The Bounce Off Podcast

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The Bounce Off: a podcast by two Brown girls about the most interesting stories in sports. It’s about the thrill, the drama, and those moments that make you hold your breath or hop off the couch. Forget the jargon - we’re here for the human stuff that make sports so captivating.

  1. 05/22/2025

    Couture, Controversies & Call-Outs

    P and V are back for a between-season bonus episode because, frankly, there’s just too much happening. We kick things off with V’s finicky Oilers fandom (P is not letting it slide), then celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a nod to standout Asian athletes... and, naturally, bidets. Next up: the ultimate sports-fashion crossover. P breaks down the Met Gala with a special shoutout to Lewis Hamilton for centering Black women on one of fashion’s biggest nights. We also get into the NFL's latest headlines—from White House visits (and snubs) to Saquon Barkley’s gaslight masterclass. Then it's back to the ice for NHL playoff chaos, where we ask: should executives and owners be held to the same conduct standards as players? We take a hard look at the sexual assault trial involving Canadian junior hockey players, using it as a lens to question how governing bodies like Hockey Canada handle misconduct and accountability in sport. Also in this jam-packed episode: foodie PWHL players, a win for U.S. Olympic athlete retirement funds, why the LPGA deserves a legacy tournament, Eminem’s undying Detroit loyalty, and NIL madness—P’s favorite topic (keep those kids in school… maybe?). To wrap things up, we reveal our latest millennial movie obsessions. V brings the spirit finger energy, while P reflects on a film that meant everything to Brown girls growing up. 💡 Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs support, you're not alone. In the U.S. and Canada, contact RAINN’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit www.rainn.org. 🎯 Bonus game: Take a shot every time we say “brand.” Seriously—we dare you. 📺 Watch the full episode + bonus clips: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast 🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies

    1 min
  2. 03/03/2025

    4 Nations Fallout, Full Swing Flop, and Fan Identity Crisis

    In this episode, P and V kick things off with a hot tip—listen closely to The Bounce Off, and you might just win some cash (hint: steeplechase fans, this one’s for you). P shares her formula for what makes a sports documentary actually good—and explains why Full Swing completely misses the mark. Speaking of golf, we both agree it’s time for the PGA Tour to rethink its whole brand if they want to survive. We also finally wade into the drama of the 4 Nations Face Off final and the controversies it stirred up. V proudly renounces her fandom for Wayne Gretzky (yep, you read that right), and crowns Team USA as the official villains heading into the next Olympics. That leads us to a bigger question—why doesn’t everyone know the name of the WNBA’s GOAT? And in a more serious turn, we talk about how our growing awareness of CTE has fundamentally changed how we watch sports. Can you still cheer for a big hit when you know what comes next? Or is this just a reflection of our larger cultural obsession with violence and how we treat workers? On the lighter side, V cheers on Red Foo (yes, from LMFAO) for launching a pro tennis career in his 40s, which inspires us to ask: What sport would we pick up in our 40s? To wrap it all up, V shares an all-time favorite fan moment involving Conan O’Brien and, well, removing her shirt—and P gives props to athletes like Chris Kluwe, who use their platform for real change. 📺 Catch the full episode and bonus clips here: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast 🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies

    1h 11m

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The Bounce Off: a podcast by two Brown girls about the most interesting stories in sports. It’s about the thrill, the drama, and those moments that make you hold your breath or hop off the couch. Forget the jargon - we’re here for the human stuff that make sports so captivating.