The Athletic Department

Hey Athletes! Welcome back for another episode of The Athletic Department! There is no synopsis that could prepare you for this week's episode as it truly has everything... a huge personal sports reveal, WNBA game recaps, and a few of the most unhinged questions in our new segment, "Shot Clock." Lace up your cleats, put on your jersey, and summon the athletic trainer to get some more...

Welcome back, Athletes! This week Kennedy and Jenna discuss an infamous CrossFit workout/competition in addition to the MNBA play-offs! Of course, you'll want to stick around for the game recaps, Put Me In Coach, and the Tunnel Walk of the Week, but also keep your eyes peeled for a new sporty segment that will have you yelling, "SHOOT!" Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Kennedy and Jenna talk all things WNBA. The season is off to another historic start. Rookies battled with getting waived and players all across the country were injured. Kennedy does an amazing Tunnel Walk round-up, while Jenna falls in love with the LA Sparks' new addition. Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioSite

This week, Kennedy and Jenna welcome stylist, podcast host, and two-time cancer survivor, Manny Jay! From Barbies to Bratz dolls, we dig into the roots of childhood fashion obsession and how early style influences still shape us today. We talk wild photoshoot stories, current/past trends, and Manny even gives some tips for how to get started with creating your own style. Whether you're a Saman...

This week, Kennedy and Jenna take it all the way back to early childhood to talk sports. Your favorite Athletic Department duo was trying everything from swimming to skating to karate. And there truly was no match for a 90s gym class. They're talking about the fun run, chin-ups, the rope climb, and a gym teacher who wasn't quite like the other girls. Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back Athletes! This week Kennedy and Jenna take it all the way back to the 90s to revisit one of the most pivotal teams in women's sports - the 1996 Olympic women's gymnastic team. If you were alive then, no matter who you are, you were deeply impacted by the Károlyis, the Dominiques, and the scholastic book fair. There's so much in this episode, you won't want to miss it!...

Welcome back Athletes! This week Kennedy and Jenna review the biggest surprises from the 2025 WNBA Draft. We are in for quite a season! Don't miss Kennedy's Tunnel Walk review of the orange carpet looks and Jenna's Put Me In Coach. Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioSite

Welcome back Athletes! This week Kennedy and Jenna breakdown all of the biggest moments from the NCAA Women's Basketball Championships. Congratulations to the Huskies on their win and to the Gamecocks on their hard fought season!! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioSite

This week, Kennedy and Jenna get right into the March Madness NCAA Women's Basketball Elite Eight. Tune in for a special Put Me In Coach and Weekly Tunnel Walk. Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioSite

This week, Jenna's volleyball team loses in the semi-finals and Kennedy's PT comes up with a revolutionary idea! Your favorite sports duo are back this week to talk all things NWSL and NCAA March Madness (women's of course!). Kennedy's Weekly Tunnel Walk and Jenna's Put Me In Coach segments share a common theme! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Kennedy and Jenna react to the NCAA Selection Sunday bracket release. As to be expected, there are some pretty big seed surprises! Tune in to hear them reacting in real time. And join their March Madness group below! Join the Athletic Department Podcast Group and Fill Out Your March Madness Bracket HERE! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BioSite

This week, Kennedy and Jenna head to Miami for the Unrivaled Basketball Championships! They break down everything from the unexpected results of the semi-finals to surprising spotted celebs in the stadium to finding a new community among basketball lovers. What an amazing experience! Make sure you stick around for Kennedy's Unrivaled Tunnel Walk Top 5 and Jenna's Top 5 picks from the season for Pu...

This week, Kennedy meets her match in ballet, and Jenna travels to Las Vegas to see hers! Tune in to hear your favorite sporty duo break down the latest news in the NWSL and the NCAA women's basketball tournaments. And of course, it wouldn't be the Athletic Department without a healthy dose of Unrivaled! Next up, Kennedy's weekly Tunnel Walk gets très chic and let's be honest, who wasn't on Jenna'...

This week, Kennedy slices across the ice while Jenna's back on the sand volleyball courts. Tune in to Sporty Soundbites for headlines that will have you holding your breath and making history. They'll also talk all about the NCAA women's basketball Big Ten title championship and of course, Unrivaled. Your weekly Tunnel Walk goes to the Oscars and we just might be jumping in a Waymo due...

This week, Jenna returns to the volleyball courts and Kennedy uses all her strength to try to get through the new season of a reality TV show! Catch up with the Athletic Department this week to talk all things NCAA women's basketball and unrivaled. And of course, tune in for your weekly Tunnel Walk and Put Me In Coach segments! Follow the show: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BioSite

This week, Kennedy and Jenna discuss the shake ups in the NCAA Women's Basketball games this past weekend. They also discuss the results of the Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament. You'll also want to listen to see who's Valentine's Day Tributes stole their hearts! Follow the show: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠BioSite

This week, Kennedy and Jenna try to catch their breath with everything happening in sports! There was the Eagles blowout at the Kendrick Lamar Bowl, the NCAA women's basketball upsets, and flirty little glances at the Unrivaled Sprite 1-on-1 Tournament. Also, let us not forget that Seal was turned into a seal. It was that kind of week! Follow the show: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Tiktok ⁠ ⁠BioSite

This week, Kennedy influences a generation of local ballerinas and Jenna puts together a shoe rack - it's kind of the same! They talk Unrivaled astrology, WNBA trades, hopes for the Super Bowl, and Nike's unbannable ad. Follow the show: Instagram Tiktok BioSite

This week... honestly, the episode is so jam-packed with sports you kind of just have to listen!

Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women's pro basketball league, has officially launched! If you don't know about Unrivaled, don't worry, your favorite sporty co-hosts, Kennedy Carter and Jenna Cortis, are here to break it down. This week, they talk all things Unrivaled from the coaches to the players to the state-of-the-art brand new arena. Jenna falls in love again and Kennedy reconnects wit...

This week, Kennedy goes to the PWHL Take Over Tour in Seattle and Jenna talks about celebrating her birthday with Juju.

Happy New Year, Athletes! This week, Kennedy and Jenna count down 2024's biggest moments in sports.

This holiday week, Kennedy goes to a wrap party and Jenna becomes a track star. They discuss the USC vs. UConn women's basketball game and Gino's lore. Kennedy updates us on the AP rankings and Jenna remembers hockey/falls in love.

This week, Kennedy and Jenna pop it back to yesteryear to discuss their middle school and high school sports experiences. Everything is up for discussion - razor scooters, puppy chow, pre-talk therapy coaches, and Jenna's bench-riding-inspired audition at Tisch.

This week, Kennedy's figure skating training comes in handy, and Jenna meets an NFL enthusiast in the wild. Kennedy updates Jenna on collegiate women's basketball.