Burn It All Down

Ep 141: IOC’s anti-protest policy, Sky Blue FC’s Alyse LaHue, and NWSL news

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the whole gang's together again! After talking about the turbulent week that was in women’s college basketball, [6:48] Amira, Lindsay, Br...

Ep 140: D.J. Durkin's return, David Stern's legacy, and USWNT star Jessica McDonald

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lindsay and Jessica open things up by talking about the USWNT's royal wedding (4:00). Then, they dive into Lane Kiffin's hiring of D....

Ep 139: The Best Of Burn It All Down 2019, part 2

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of 2 of our 2019 Best-Of shows, Lindsay, Amira, Shireen, Jessica, and Brenda all talk about what they're most looking forward to in the worl...

Ep 138: The Best Of Burn It All Down 2019, part 1

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show is part 1 of 2 where we recap the best of 2019 in sports and the best of Burn It All Down. After the gang talks about their favori...

Ep 137: WADA's Russia Ban, Year of the Black QB + Interview with Nemesia Hijos on Boca Juniors

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica are very confused about the creepy Raven AR [6:06] before they dive in to WADA's Russia Ban [18:10]. Then Brenda...

Ep 136: Athlete Comebacks, NCAA Volleyball, and NCAA Soccer

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about what sports we are currently watching (and also, the firing of Ron Rivera, 90-Day Fiance, and more!)...

HOT TAKE: Giveaway for Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical (Toronto)

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Due to the formidable response of our Special Episode, Gurinder Chadha and her team have generously offered our listeners two pairs of tickets! Shows ...

Ep 135: Nepotism and Sport, Holiday Traditions, and Equity in Soccer w/Maggie Murphy of Lewes FC

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brenda Elsey, Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther have a hearty laugh at Coach K’s final play in the Duke vs. Stephen F. Aust...

Ep 134: Calling out Gladwell and Barkley, racism in soccer, women's hockey w/ Kirsten Whelan

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

First, Lindsay, Shireen, and Brenda spend a little bit too much time talking about food and Friendsgiving. [5:44] Then the trio talks about Malcolm Gl...

Ep 133: Don Cherry Debacle, Ridiculous Plays in Sports Movies, + Dr. Courtney Cox on Kap, WNBA

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amira, Brenda, Lindsay and Shireen talk about Don Cherry and the work it takes drive out toxicity from sporting spaces. [2:03] Then Amira interviews D...

Ep 132: Mary Cain & Nike, an interview w/ Deadspin’s Diana Moskovitz, and Matildas & Equal Pay

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lindsay, Shireen, and Jessica talk about the Nationals visiting the White House [6:19] before diving in on runner Mary Cain’s New York Ti...

Ep 131: The Demise of Deadspin, and an interview with Tammi Gaw on the NCAA

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jessica, Brenda, Shireen and Lindsay talk about the Washington Nationals winning the World Series (2:11). Then the crews speaks candidly abo...

Hot Take: Lindsay gets candid about the launch of her new newsletter, Power Plays

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our Lindsay Gibbs is launching Power Plays, a no-bullshit newsletter for those dedicated to ending sexism in sports. In this Hot Take, she ...

Ep 130: NWSL season takeaways, Houston Astros and domestic violence, and weightlifter Kate Nye

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Lindsay, Brenda, and Jess chat about the NBA's return before discussing takeaways from the 2019 NWSL season (6:29) and addressing everything...

Ep 129:Head trauma in boxing, Indigenous roller derby, and sportspeople saving the world!

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Amira, Brenda, and Shireen discuss Canada’s recent victory over the USMNT (spoiler – Shireen happy, Amira sad, Brenda shrugs shoulders) ...

Ep 128: WNBA Wrap Up, Prof. Wang on NBA/China, and The Braves Continued Use of the Tomahawk Chop

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Amira, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jess chat about Rooney v. Vardy [5:08] before diving into the WNBA Finals and wrapping-up the season. [24:02] B...

Ep 127: WOMEN’S SPORTS! A roundtable, the Jeddah Women’s League, and the IAAF World Championships

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle in this episode for lots of coverage of women’s sports! This week, Lindsay, Shireen, Amira, and Jessica talk about California’s new Fair P...

EP 126: Oppression of Palestinian Football, Interview with Hemal Jhaveri, and Bandwagon Fans!

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brenda, Shireen and Jessica reflect on Lynsey Sharp's staggering (and giggle-worthy)loss [2:13]. The crews delves into a conversation about ...

Ep 125: Sports institutions and sexual violence, Rugby World Cup, and WNBA finals

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brenda and Lindsay discuss the ways in which institutions enable and protect perpetrators of sexual assault, specifically in regard to new d...

Ep 124: Body image issues, happy sports stories, interview w/ Iranian WNT coach Katayoun Khosrowyar

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lindsay, Shireen, and Amira talk about the FIBA World Cup (2:25); body image issues for women in sports (6:07); and sports stories th...

WNBA Playoffs Hot Take: Hamby's heave, semifinals preview, and lottery talk

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Gibbs (BIAD, etc.) talks with Ari Chambers (Bleacher Report, etc.) and Erica Ayala (The Athletic, etc.) about the WNBA playoffs thus far, Dear...

Ep 123: Live from Nashville -- at AMEND Together’s SHIFT Conference

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The crew is all together for this LIVE show recorded on September 9, 2019, at the Music City Center in Nashville as part of AMEND Together’s SHIFT C...

EP 122: On Ryan Russell's coming out, the divine US Open, and interview w/Jessica Berman

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, everybody's on the pod and super excited about BIAD Live in Nashville Monday, September 9th for the Amend Together conference. ...

Ep 121: An interview with Juventus FC star Eni Aluko and (American) Football is Back

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica get things started by talking about the US Open. [6:17] Then we mix it up a bit. Listen back to a ...

Ep 120: MLS "dumb as fuck" Policy, an interview w/ Frankie de la Cretaz, and Tokyo 2020 Olympics

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Note: this interview was recorded in 2019 before Frankie de la Cretaz changed their name, however our text and transcriptions have been amended. Afte...

Hot Take: The Aurora Games

17 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica interviews women's ice hockey coaching legend Digit Murphy about next week's Aurora Games (https://auroragamesfestival.com/), "a multi-sport, ...

Ep 119: Mental Health in Sports, Cheating in Sports, and an interview with Devereaux Peters

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, Amira, and Jessica talk about the WNBA fight this past weekend [9:05] before they turn their attention to ment...

Ep 118: Conrad Mainwaring + Abuse in Track (TW), Sports Mascots and Meg Linehan on the NWSL/USWMNT

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Amira, Brenda, and Lindsay discuss the decades of abuse allegations against former UCLA Track Coach Conrad Mainwaring [3:00]. Shir...

Ep 117: Colonialism and Sport in Puerto Rico and PanAm Games Lima 2019

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, and Shireen discuss WNBA All Star-game [6:00] Then they discuss the history of sport and colonialism in the US i...

Ep 116: Women’s Soccer post-World Cup and domestic violence policies in sports

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, Shireen, and Jessica talk about Dan LeBatard calling out ESPN’s no-Politics policy. [8:32] Then they turn th...

Ep 115: Wimbledon!!! The World University Games, and Anne Orchier from Nolympics LA

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Brenda, Lindsay, Shireen and Jessica talk WNBA All-Star rosters. [2:42] The crew discusses the exciting happenings of Wimbledon...

Ep 114: Women’s World Cup Wrap Up and Naasira Mohammed on the Men’s Cricket World Cup

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Shireen, Brenda, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica make an announcement about our next live recording in Nashville on Monday, Septemb...

Hot Take: Women's World Cup Final and 3rd Place Game Preview

06 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica preview the Women's World Cup final and 3rd place game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Ep 113: Colonialism and race at the Women’s World Cup, WWC takeaways, and Jennifer Doyle on VAR

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Shireen, Brenda, Amira, and Jessica talk about what other sports than the Women’s World Cup they are watching. [6:40] Then th...

Ep 112: VAR & PKs, Women's World Cup Activism and an interview with beach volley pro Geena Urango

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The whole squad is together again! Jessica, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Amira dive right into a discussion about VAR (video assisted referee)technol...

Hot Take: BBC Sport Africa's Janine Anthony on Africa's success in the Women's World Cup

22 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hot Take: BBC Sport Africa's Janine Anthony on Africa's success in the Women's World Cup by Burn It All Down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Ep. 111: Women's World Cup, NBA/NHL finals, and Ultimate Frisbee

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lindsay and Amira hold down the fort and review the NBA and NHL finals (1:54), talk goal celebrations and phenomenal goalkeepers at the Wom...

Ep 110: Fun in France! The French Open, World Cup + Canadian Soccer Star Erin Mcleod

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All the fun seems to be in France this week as Amira, Lindsay, and Brenda chat about the French Open and the start of the Women's World Cup! Plus Shir...

Hot Take: Women's World Cup Group Previews

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this hot take, we took our Women's World Cup group stage previews from Episode 107 and Episode 108 and merged them together for a one big WWC Group...

Ep 109: Mega Women's World Cup Preview including Julie Foudy and Ayisat Yusuf

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica first quickly talk about the French Open [7:06] before our GIANT Women’s World Cup prev...

Ep 108: Women's World Cup Hype (pt. 2), Softball, and Pregnant Athletes

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Shireen, Amira, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about the Raptors [7:11] before previewing groups D, E, F of the Women's World Cup in...

Hot Take: NCAA Softball Super Regionals w/ AJ Andrews

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Hot Take, Amira chats with softball superstar, AJ Andrews, about the NCAA College Softball Postseason, including teams and players to watch an...

Hot Take: Super Extended WNBA 2019 Season Preview w/ Lindsay, Erica, and Ari

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Gibbs chats with two of her favorites, Ari Chambers of We Are Jayla, and Erica Ayala of The Athletic and the NWHL. They break down each team'...

Ep 107: Women's World Cup Hype, Interview with Brazilian legend Sissi, and WNBA

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, the gang's all here! Amira, Brenda, Jessica, Lindsay, and Shireen preview groups A, B, C of the Women's World Cup in France [6:...

Hot Take at NYU: Women's World Cup

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda and Shireen are joined by the indomitable Stephanie Yang for a Hot Take on the Women's World Cup. Recorded at New York University's Institute o...

Ep 106: The Champions Leagues, HomoClimbtastic, and Racism in Baseball

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica are joined by guest co-host and show favorite, Shakeia Taylor. After the gang talks about Adam Sil...

Hot Take: Mother's Day 2019

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amira and Shireen talk about the significance of Mother's Day, acts of mothering, athletes who are Moms, the complications of this day and how it can ...

Ep 105: "Necessary Discrimination" & Caster Semenya, Dr.Katrina Karkazis, and Women's Hockey Boycott

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At the top of the show Shireen, Jessica, and Lindsay talk about Halima Adan on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue [2:16], the show fea...

Ep 104: NFL draft recap, enabling abusers in sports, and gender equity in snowboarding

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The BIAD crew gets caught up on the NBA and NFL playoffs, [5:10] discusses the NFL draft, [17:30] and talks about the way sports leagues enable abuser...

Ep 103: Trolling women in sport twitter, MLB's Renee Tirado, and Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lindsay, Brenda, Jessica, and Shireen discuss the persistent bullying of women who write on sport in social media(2:16), Amira Rose Davis i...

Hot Take: The Women's Hockey Worlds and how to Finnish Our Heartbreak

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shireen speaks with Meredith Foster, Nordic Hockey expert and The Ice Garden writer about the dramatic IIHF Women's Hockey final between USA and Finla...

Ep 102: Kyle Korver and white allyship, Steubenville rape documentary, and marketing female athletes

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lindsay, Amira, and Shireen discuss the NHL (or maybe NBA?) playoffs (2:10), and dive into Kyle Korver's Players Tribune essay on white pri...

Hot Take: 2019 WNBA Draft

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay is joined by Ari Chambers of High Post Hoops and Natalie Weiner of SB Nation to break down the winners and losers of the 2019 WNBA Draft. Lea...

Ep 101: The CWHL vs. the AAF, Liz Knox of the CWHL on the CWHL, and abusive female coaches

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Amira, Shireen, and Jessica start by talking about Kelly Cates literally being left behind by her colleagues Jamie Carragher an...

Hot Take: Women's Final Four

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica and Lindsay talk about the women's Final Four, the championship game, [10:06] and gender equity in coaching. Lindsay's piece, "Muffet McGraw ...

Ep 100: March Madness. And Doris Burke.

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, Amira, and Jessica talk Giannis Antetokounmpo and the young artist who stole our hearts. [5:26] Then the gang ...

Ep 99: WWC 2023 Bid Process, Mental Health & the NBA, and Powerlifter Dr. Melissa Forbis

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At the top of the show, Brenda, Shireen, and Lindsay talk about ESPN releasing the NCAA WBB bracket early and ruining the party- literally. [2:11] The...

Ep 98: College Admission Scandal, Racist Fan Culture, and Katie Sowers on Coaching in the NFL

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At the top of the show, Brenda, Shireen, Jessica and Lindsay talk about Odell Beckham Jr.'s trade and his awesome friendship Kimberly Jones. [2:38] Th...

Ep 97: Live from New York F'ing City - International Women's Day 2019!

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The crew's all together for the first time and recorded LIVE from Columbia University on March 8, 2019. We announced the breaking news of the USWNT la...

Ep 96: Pre-Women’s World Cup Tourneys, the NBA right now, and Islamophobia in sport

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, Shireen, and Jessica talk about our live taping THIS FRIDAY in New York City (2pm, Columbia’s campus, Stabil...

Ep 95: WoSo, Interviews w/ Katie Barnes on transphobia, & Susan Shepard on sex-trafficking + sport

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we start with a discussion about Zion Williamson and how NCAA exploits athlete. [3:01] First up. Brenda, Amira, Shireen, and Je...

Ep 94: Kaepernick settles but effects of his protest continue; American Ninja Warrior Meagan Martin

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we kick it off with BIG Burn It All Down news (don’t miss this!). [6:04] Then Lindsay, Brenda, Shireen, and Jessica have a tw...

Ep 93: Art Briles & the Baylor backstory, fave non-apologies, & quadruple-double queen Shakyla Hill

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about Art Briles and the Baylor backstory(6:45); Lindsay interviews Grambling State's Shakyla Hill on her historic second quadruple...

Ep 92: Black History Month, NBA Free Agency gossip fun, and Renee Hess on Black Girl Hockey Club

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amira, Brenda, Lindsay, and Shireen revel in the fun gossip that surrounds NBA trade deadlines [1:29]. Shireen interviews Professor Renee Hess on the ...

Hot Take: Shakeia Taylor on The Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees and the BBWAA

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shireen chats with Burn It All Down baseball guru Shakeia Taylor about the most recent Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, the process by which they are ...

Ep 91: Women ace hockey, Australian Open re-cap, Mina Kimes on NFL, and warming up to Superbowl LIII

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The gang’s all here! In episode 91, Amira, Brenda, Jessica, Lindsay, and Shireen marvel at women acing ice hockey and that it still shocks people [2...

Hot Take: Liz Cambage, Maya Moore, and WNBA free agency drama

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay talks with Ari Chambers and Jasmine Baker of High Post Hoops to discuss Liz Cambage's demand for a trade, Maya Moore maybe sitting out, and al...

Ep 90: Coaching and Women/ Women Coaching, Ally Quinney on Women in Combat Sports, and SPORTING JOY

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is dedicated to the MSU and USA Gymnastic survivors as it is one year anniversary of the Nassar's sentencing hearings Shireen, Br...

Hot Take: NWSL Draft and Sky Blue Updates with Steph Yang

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Yang joins Lindsay to talk about the 2019 NWSL draft, Washington Spirit ownership, and the latest problems with Sky Blue FC. Learn more about y...

Ep 89: the NFL’s Rooney Rule, end of sporting careers, and fighting trans discrimination

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Amira, Brenda, Lindsay, and Jessica talk about the Rooney Rule in the NFL and what needs to change, [18:57] the end of sporting...

Ep 88: Fixing amateurism, continued corruption and abuse in WoSo, and tennis with Caitlin Thompson

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For our first episode of 2019, Lindsay, Shireen, Jessica, and Brenda talk about a rare moment of joy in U.S. politics (3:22); celebrate the national ...

Ep 87: The Best of Burn it All Down 2018, part 2

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show is part 2 of the best of Burn It All Down 2018! We feature three of our favorite interviews from this year: 1)Wyomia Tyus, the fir...

Ep 86: The Best of Burn It All Down 2018, part 1

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show is part 1 of 2 where we recap the best of 2018 in sports and the best of Burn It All Down. After the gang talks about their favori...

Hot Take: Mina Ahmadi and Haley Carter of the Afghanistan Women's National Football Team

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Shireen speaks with Mina Ahmadi and Haley Carter of the Afghanistan Women's Football Team about unjust contracts, accusations of sexual abuse in the F...

Ep 85: How USOC and USAG Enabled Nassar, Lack of Diversity in Sports Media but We Share Our Faves

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The whole team is together for the last recorded episode of 2018! To wrap up the year, Amira, Jessica, Shireen, Brenda and Lindsay begin with a discu...

Hot Take: The Los Angeles Sparks hire Derek Fisher as their head coach

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Ayala joins Lindsay Gibbs to discuss the Sparks' controversial decision to hire Derek Fisher as head coach. They talk about the not-so-thorough ...

Ep 84: Women's Soccer Despite Men, & interviews w/ WNBA's Monique Billings & hockey host Amrit Gill

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Shireen starts the episode with a heartfelt message and clarification to all the Kiwi listeners. [3:43] Then Jessica, Shireen, Bre...

Ep 83: Racism & sexism in coaching, the NFL & domestic violence, and an interview w/ Gloria Nevarez

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, the whole crew is together again! After wrapping up the Women’s World Cup U17, [8:03] Brenda, Amira, Lindsay, Jessica, and Sh...

Ep. 82: Bad redemption narratives, insulting WoSo contracts, and college football w/ Nicole Auerbach

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the crew talks about Thanksgiving food, [6:35] bad redemption narratives, based on the recent profiles of Kobe Bryant and Adrian Pete...

Ep 81: U17 FIFA WWC, the NHL and concussions, and Dr. Rachel Allison on her new book!

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show Shireen, Brenda and Lindsay open the episode with a discussion about the validity of using flatulence as a strategy at Grand Slam ...

Ep 80: Sports and Politics, a preview of the women’s bball season, and an interview w/ Janet O’Shea

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Lindsay, Brenda, and Jessica are joined by guest co-host Erica Ayala. After laughing about a new statue of Mo Salah (5:41), the...

Ep 79: The WNBA players opt out of their CBA, the NFL Players Coalition, and fight doctor Linda Dahl

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, all 5 co-hosts are back together again. After celebrating the reception Red Sox manager Alex Cora received in Puerto Rico (5:31...

EP 78: Prize Money for Women's WWC, Toxic Cultures in Maryland Football, and Nicole McClure

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay, Brenda, and Shireen start this week's show with a chat about Rihanna not giving any f*cks about the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show, (5:02) then...

Ep 77: What is the NCAA for, what’s wrong w/ USA Gymnastics, and an interview w/ Layshia Clarendon

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Brenda, Lindsay, and Jessica chat about NBA fights and the World Series matchup (5:25), before delving into a discussion (burn ...

Ep. 76: Women’s WC Qualifiers, reporting on sexual assault, and Safia Ahmad of Les Canadiennes

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show Shireen and Brenda talk Mental Health day (7:13); before running down the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament. Th...

Hot Take: MLB Postseason Updates + Predictions w/ Shakeia Taylor

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amira chats with Shakeia Taylor to recap what has gone down so far in the MLB postseason before previewing the NCLS and the ACLS. Plus Amira worries a...

Ep. 75: Cristiano Ronaldo rape case, ownership of athletes' bodies, and NWHL with Erica Ayala

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay, Jessica, Amira, and Brenda discuss the recent report on men's interest in women's sports (6:14); the latest developments in and coverage of t...

Ep 74: From Kavanaugh to Ronaldo: abusers, enablers, and excuses. Also, an interview w/ Mary Carillo

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Lindsay and Jessica talk Eric Reid's hiring by the Carolina Panthers (5:52) before diving into a long discussion about abusers,...

Ep 73: the NWSL final, Russia and doping, pay equity in sports, and the FIBA Women’s World Cup

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Note: this interview was recorded in 2018 before M.A. Voepel changed his name, however the text and transcriptions for this episode have been amended....

Ep 72: Troubles in North American WoSo w/ Lauren Silver and Lauryn Hutchinson

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Burn it All Down we start by talking Naomi Osaka's post-US Open life (4:26) and a recap of sports stories that flew under the radar over ...

Hot Take: NWSL Semi-Finals recap with Kimberly McCauley

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda speaks with the brilliant soccer writer Kimberly McCauley to break-down the NWSL semi-finals, look ahead to the final showdown between the NC C...

Ep 71: Kaepernick and Nike, the colonization of surfing, and an interview with Bonnie Tsui

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Shireen, Amira, Brenda, and Jessica talk about playoffs and their feelings (9:22). Then the team discusses Kaepernick, Nike, ca...

Hot Take: Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, that chair umpire, and the US Open Final

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amira, Lindsay, Shireen, Brenda, and Jessica discuss the second set of the 2018 US Open final, which went sideways really fast. This was about racism,...

Hot Take: Nike And Kaepernick with Toni Smith-Thompson

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amira chats with Toni Smith-Thompson about her reaction to Colin Kaepernick's new Nike ad, and the complicated relationship between capitalism and ath...

Ep 70: Steph Curry & male allyship, sports bra 'scandals', and an interview with Kia Nurse

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay, Shireen, Amira, and Brenda talk about Steph Curry's Player's Tribune article about women's equality; policing women's bodies in sports; and S...

Ep 69: Urban Meyer and OSU, Kyrie Irving's Homecoming, and an interview with Kelsey Anderson

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Amira, Lindsay and Shireen share their excitement about the fall and fresh new sports seasons (2:20), the team gets into the disa...

Hot Take: WNBA Playoffs, Rounds 1 & 2

25 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Gibbs talks to Erica Ayala and Ari Chambers about the first two rounds of the WNBA playoffs, and they look ahead to the semifinals, where the ...

Ep 68: Tiger Woods’ Return, the Women’s Baseball World Cup, and the ATL Dream’s Elizabeth Williams

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Amira and Jessica are joined by guest co-host Shakeia Taylor. At the top of the show, the group discusses the legacy of Aretha...

Ep 67: WNBA travel woes, interview with Brenda Tracy, and salvaging the NCAA (or not)

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brenda, Jessica, Lindsay, and Shireen share some back-to-school memories (6:40), talk WNBA travel troubles and upcoming contract negotiatio...

Ep 66: Ohio State University Bullshit, #UsToo, and Cara Snyder on the Gay Games

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brenda, Amira, Shireen and Jessica talk Lebron v. Trump (6:32), get into the disasters that are OSU coaches (17:39), the team discusses #UsT...