The Athletic Department

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, it's The Athletic Department podcast starring Kennedy and Jenna on ice! Your favorite co-hosts talk all things rink: Jenna's new found admiration for Kennedy's iceskating, Kennedy's community trip to the rink, and the Heated Rivalry episode that snagged the award for best TV episode released in 2025. Jenna's knee-deep in her family collections...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, The Athletic Department Podcast welcomes interior designer and former flag football star, Hayley Francis! Your favorite cohosts sit down to discuss everything from the NFL's robust investment in women's football to Hayley's high school powder puff experience on the field. A self-proclaimed soccer gal, this American footballer had her local newspaper i...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy hosts the Holigays party of the century, and Jenna attends a white elephant party where her Mariah Carey Barbie doll is stolen. Your favorite cohosts cover the most important sporty soundbites including one from a D1 about something called World 7 soccer. There's updates on the CBA negotiations and some damning parallels to the cast of Wicked. You&#39...

Welcome back, Athletes! Is there anything that can prepare you for this episode? We aren't sure! Kennedy pulls a Sporty Spice hat trick by attending three sporting events around town. Jenna survives being ill and dives into an entirely new hobby that everyone saw coming. They discuss the lackluster performance of the WNBA in CBA negotiations... what else is new!? Jenna reveals a surprising Put...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy lands a toe loop and finds ice skating community, while Jenna tries to compete in the American Ninja Warrior competition that is life during a five planet retrograde! All the leagues are coming to the yard this week, and your favorite two sporty spices are covering all of it. The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) drafted for their inaugural...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna and Kennedy discuss the new international basketball league, Project B. There's a lot to talk about regarding the league including the controversy regarding the league's financial backing. That being said, the salaries offered are life changing. Jenna and Kennedy discuss how this league might impact the W and its top players. You'll want to stic...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna and Kennedy talk about the newly released rosters for the upcoming Unrivaled season! Were there any shocks or surprises? How did Kennedy's predictions stack up? Stay tuned to hear which teams are resonating with your favorite co-hosts and let us know yours in the comments! Who are you routing for come January?! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, friend of the pod, Vivian Frieson stops by! You may know her from her time on the women's basketball team at Gonzaga, coaching at Seattle University and Northern Arizona University, her denim designs as a sewist, or her on point commentary about the WNBA on Threads. This episode, we're diving into Vivian's basketball journey as a player, coach, and of...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna survives the pop-up Chappell Roan concert in LA and Kennedy continues her journey as the resident MLB correspondent! Can someone say 15 innings?! Of course, your professional besties discuss the Aces winning the 2025 WNBA season, and that wild game 4 in Pheonix. Summarizing this historic WNBA season: - Pay Us What You Owe Us - Refs need help - Time for Cath...

Welcome back, Athletes! On this International Day of the Girl, two Professional Best Friends TM get together to talk sports. This week, Kennedy and Jenna talk about their hometown baseball teams facing off and get a little help from the D1 community to understand what it's like being a Seattle Mariners fan. Of course, they also discuss the Aces wins in the playoffs, and Napheesa Collier rockin...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna talk "little walks," ice skating, and life as a traveling performer. There's also the WNBA Semifinals, the Pheonix Mercury advancing to the finals, and the "take me out Coach" biggest ejection of the season. As per usual, you're not going to want to miss the 52nd episode of The Athletic Department! Follow the show: ⁠⁠...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna recap their WNBA Tunnel Walk-themed party at Darkalino's in Seattle. Beats were bumping, drinks were flowing, and fits were inspiring. Thanks to all the Athletes that helped make the party such a success! In this ep, Kennedy and Jenna also discuss the end of the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream's seasons, the WNBA league awards, and the first gam...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna celebrate the release of their 50th episode of The Athletic Department Podcast! Thank you to our athletes, and a special thanks to our D1s for supporting us throughout this year! This episode, Kennedy comes straight from the court to the mic to tell us about her experience in the stands for the second game in the playoff series between the Seatt...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are together in LA, and this episode is going to have you on the edge of your seat. The Sparks season ends as WNBA playoffs season begins. Jenna becomes a Storm fan, Kennedy fills us in on the US Open. And Midge Purse does it all! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, the US Open was top of mind, as Gauff and Osaka faced off. Not to mention, Venus Williams was back at the US Open court playing doubles with partner, Leylah Fernandez. There's so much to tune in for - Did Kennedy and Jenna's best friendship survive the Sparks vs. Storm match-up last evening? What's going to happen with playoffs? And more importantly,...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Jenna and Kennedy are back at it again! There's much to discuss in the world of pop culture - could the Love Island reunion ever really live up to the season? Jenna becomes a cake bookie, and Kennedy gets ready for another turn around the sun. They discuss WNBA play-offs, which are just around the corner, and the myriads of games that have occurred between th...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, talk dancing, concert attendance, and sticky shinguards. A new WNBA mascot is added to the bunch, and playoffs are just around the corner. Tune in for Kennedy's explanation of how it's all going to work in the coming weeks. Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Welcome back, Athletes! It's WNBA Rivals Week and this episode has it ALL. Jenna and Kennedy discuss the highly competitive sports of attending a wedding and attending a concert! What's heavy on Kennedy's heart lately as a storm fan? And what will Jenna's Sparks do now that they literally have to stop trading? You'll also want to tune in for heart warming sporty sound bites, ri...

Welcome back, Athletes! In this week's quick catch-up episode, Jenna and Kennedy discuss the never-ending trades in the WNBA - while recording even more trades and waives happened! Stick around for sporty soundbites and more about why The Athletic Department Podcast's mission is so important - especially in this specific climate. Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back, Athletes! This episode, Kennedy and Jenna discuss their VIP experience at the Storm vs. Wings game last week! Can Jenna ever go back to Crypto after that star treatment? There's much to discuss - the return of Venus Williams, a 41-year old Tour de France Femmes winner, a famous hockey player in a Climate Pledge Arena hallway... it seems these days there's sneaks on the ground...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are together in person breaking down all things WNBA All Star Weekend! They talk skills contest, 3-point contest, and even the actual game - Team Collier vs. Team Clark! Stay tuned to hear their impressions of the party, the Stud Budz, and Orange Carpet Fashion. If you didn't have FOMO before this episode, you definitely will after! Follow the s...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna are back at it again. We've got some sporty life updates, a sneaks on the ground, a league that won't stop waiving, and some shocking shot clock questions! What was your favorite sports moment of the week? Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioSite

Welcome back Athletes for the 40th episode of The Athletic Department Podcast!! This week, Kennedy and Jenna discuss the WNBA All Star team roster announcement and the never-ending news of waives and trades. Jenna has a baseball moment at Dodgers Stadium and Kennedy closes us out with her Tunnel Walk of the Week Roundup! Thank you to all of our D1s - your support for this podcast means more than y...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, the WNBA announced the launch of 3 new franchises! There were also big announcements from DeWanna Bonner and for NaLyssa Smith. Jenna attended the jersey retirement of the iconic Candace Parker. AND you definitely won't want to miss the wild "sneaks on the ground" moments that Kennedy and some of our D1s experienced! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy gets season tickets to another sport, and Jenna finally downloads League Pass. There's so much WNBA to discuss... Are the Valks the dark horse? The Storm are up, the Aces are down... and what is going on with the LA Sparks (is it too many power straights)? Tune in this week to talk basketball with your besties! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagr...