Sideline Yappin' w/ Nik and J

Nik and J
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Welcome to Sideline Yappin' w/Nik & J! We're two friends who played football together and never stopped talking. Every episode, we bring you our unfiltered conversations about women's sports, pop culture moments, and whatever else is on our minds. New episodes drop biweekly!

  1. 5d ago

    LSU Is Ducking All the Smoke

    Azzi and Paige confirm their breakup, and ESPN makes it the top women’s sports headline over actual news. J goes after LSU’s soft schedule, Nik gives her college hoops picks, and we preview the NWSL playoffs, stadium fights included. We also break down the new Unrivaled rosters, then Nik starts Power Season 5 still hating Tariq. Sports Yap with J:[02:48] Azzi and Paige confirm their split, and ESPN makes it the headline. Leave them women alone[07:16] LSU is ducking all the smoke[13:29] #5 Michigan beats #2 UConn, and the Big Ten is on the rise[16:44] Nik’s WCBB picks[23:34] NWSL playoff preview: Gotham vs. Seattle, and the Double Espresso matchup with Sophia Wilson vs. Trinity Rodman[27:22] The stadium conflict rant[37:58] The new Unrivaled rosters: Vinyl is Atlanta Dream 2.0, Satou is back, and the tour starts January 8[47:13] WNBA Finals wrap, Valkyries fans vs. Angel Reese, and Kelsey Mitchell unfollows the Fever Pop Culture:[49:10] Power Recap with Nik CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: November 6, 2026

  2. Oct 23

    B to A: The Dream Are Up 2–1

    The first-ever 7-game WNBA Finals is here, and the Dream lead the Valkyries 2–1. J breaks down every game, calls out ESPN for ignoring the Finals until Game 3, and runs through the women’s college basketball preseason Top 25 and the NWSL playoff race. Then Nik takes us through Power Season 4, from Charlie Murphy to the high school dance that broke us. Sports Yap with J:[01:04] WNBA Finals: Valkyries vs. Dream, the first-ever 7-game series. Dream lead 2–1, and the Valkyries are playing with house money[14:56] ESPN rant: First Take ignored the Finals until after Game 3, the Women’s Sports Sunday hypocrisy, and “if it were Caitlin Clark…” (Chiney gets a pass)[20:14] Women’s college basketball tips off Nov 1: Notre Dame vs. Villanova, Oregon State vs. Seattle Pacific[30:06] NWSL: two weeks left. Spirit, Gotham and San Diego have clinched, and the fight for spots 7 and 8 is on[34:28] Golden Boot race: Ashley Sanchez (20) leads Banda (17), Sophia Wilson, Sonis and Chawinga ICYMI:[36:40] China ends the USA’s 15-year run of World Gymnastics team titles, 165.764 to 165.531, the closest finish since 2010. Plus Simone Biles teases LA28 Pop Culture:[40:43] Power Season 4 recap with Nik: Charlie Murphy, Tariq on lean, the FBI raid, and Ghost held without bail[1:47:28] The high school dance and Raina’s death. This is why we hate Tariq[1:54:31] Homework and outro CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: October 22, 2026

  3. Oct 7

    WNBA Playoffs Check in & Nik's Power Notes

    J turns 35, the WNBA playoffs are delivering chaos, and the Indiana Fever organization gets called all the way out. Also: Nik finished Power Season 3 and has a full season's worth of notes. Sports Yap with J:[02:10] WNBA Playoffs — Aces Beat Indiana, Lynx Get Swept by the Liberty[07:32] Atlanta Dream Sweep the Mystics — Angel Reese on Demon Time[08:44] Valkyries vs Wings — Arike's 45-Point WNBA Playoff Record[10:04] Jessica Shepard Disappears in Game 3[12:00] Semifinals: Atlanta Up 1-0 on Liberty, Allisha Gray Injured[14:44] Aces vs Valkyries — Bench Is Gone, Gabby Williams Is Smothering[20:50] Janelle Salaun Wins Sixth Woman of the Year[22:50] J's Rant: Indiana Fever Fan Culture & The GM's Disingenuous Statement ICYMI:[38:03] Issa Rae Invests in Unrivaled + Adidas Becomes League Merch Sponsor[39:31] PWHL Full 2026-27 Schedule Out — Eastern & Western Conferences Announced Pop Culture:[41:45] Nik's Power Season 3 Full Recap — Lobos Is Dead, Holly Is Dead, Greg Is Dead, Ghost Is in Handcuffs, and Tariq Is Drinking Lean with Kanan aka Slim CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: October 7, 2026Next Episode: WNBA Finals + College Basketball Season Preview

  4. Sep 18

    Another USA Gold Medal & Flabbergasted again!

    USA wins the World Cup, Stewie wins MVP, Jackie Young makes history, and Nik watched one episode of Power and cannot be held responsible for her reaction. Short show, big moments. Sports Yap with J:[00:54] WNBA Playoff Seeding Scramble — Minnesota vs Golden State Race for #1[05:19] USA Wins the FIBA World Cup — Down 14, Came Back, Won[07:11] Jackie Young Makes History — First Ever to Win All of It[09:29] NWSL — Denver Summit Has Gotham's Number, Golden Boot Update[15:38] US Open Recap — Rybakina Takes #1, Coco Falls in Semis[22:00] WPBL Championship — LA Up 2-0 on San Francisco[24:39] Sylvia Fowles Getting a Statue at LSU[29:15] Amber Glenn on Dancing with the Stars + Arike Was On It Too??[32:44] Taylor Townsend Emergency Surgery — Get Well Soon ICYMI:[24:46] Sylvia Fowles LSU Statue Unveiling & Amber Glenn on Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Pop Culture:[33:03] Nik's Power Season 3 Episode 4 Notes — Ghost Is Uppity Now, Tommy Still Doesn't Know About the Baby & Nik Did Research on How They Fake Snorting on TV (Vitamin B12 Powder, For the Record) CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: September 18, 2026

  5. Sep 4

    Naomi is The Answer & The World Cup is Here!

    We're back after a break, Naomi Osaka showed up to the US Open dressed as Allen Iverson, and Nik has made it to Power Season 3 with a full notepad and zero chill. Also: Jordan Chiles is coming back for LA 2028 and we are not calm about it. Sports Yap with J:[02:41] Naomi Osaka's Allen Iverson US Open Entrance[07:57] Taylor Townsend, Coco Gauff & US Open Update[13:22] Women's Pro Baseball League Playoffs Set — SF Firebells #1 Seed[17:33] FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup — A'ja & Kelsey Drop Out[21:43] Breanna Stewart Accolades Rant (She Has Everything, Sit Down)[27:19] WNBA Playoff Field Is Set — All 8 Teams Confirmed[31:07] Golden State Valkyries' Defense Is Smothering[33:45] Sydney Taylor Buzzer Beater Over Veronica Burton[38:11] NWSL Golden Boot Race — Ashley Sanchez Leads with 15 Goals ICYMI:[40:35] Jordan Chiles Announces She's Returning for the 2028 LA Olympics Pop Culture:[44:24] Nik's Power Season 3 Episodes 1-3 Live Notes — Kanan Survived the Fire, Holly Is Still Stealing, Tiana Is Shooting People, and How Do They Fake Snorting on TV? CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin

  6. Aug 14

    "Let's Get Back to Basketball"? Girl hush.

    The WNBA is chaotic, Dallas forgot how to play basketball, and the Phoenix Mercury medical staff needs to be held accountable. Also: Nik has made it to Power Season 2 and her notes are absolutely essential listening. Sports Yap with J:[03:29] WNBA Chaos — Sophie Cunningham, Dallas Sliding & Paige Had to Go Home to Feel Something[15:21] Indiana Fever Drama — Lieutenant Governor Wants Stephanie White Fired??[19:58] Satou Taking Time Away from Basketball — Phoenix Mercury Medical Staff Accountability[23:49] WNBA Playoff Picture — Golden State Quietly Dangerous, Lynx Still #1[25:16] NWSL Golden Boot Race Update — Trinity Rodman at 9 Goals[27:27] Chicago Stars Fire Their Coach (1-8, -24 Goal Differential)[30:39] NWSL Playoff Picture — Gotham First, Washington Second ICYMI:[30:41] Malawi Women's Soccer Team Earns First Ever World Cup Bid Behind the Chawinga Sisters Pop Culture:[37:00] Nik's Power Season 1 Finale & Season 2 Episodes 1-6 Full Notes — Kanan Hired the Pink Wedges, Holly Told on Ghost, the Kids Are Twins, and Tommy Is a Broken Man CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: August 14, 2026

  7. Aug 1

    Women's Pro Baseball Is HERE & Nik Loves Power Now!

    We're back from vacation, the Women's Pro Baseball League tips off tomorrow, and Napheesa Collier returned from double ankle surgery looking absolutely fine. Also: Nik is deep into Power and her notes are unhinged in the best way. Sports Yap with J:[01:21] Women's Pro Baseball League Launches August 1st[07:39] WNBA Trade Deadline — Aneesah Morrow to Toronto, Kelsey Plum Rumors[14:13] WNBA Standings — Golden State at 2, Lynx Still #1[18:28] All-Star Weekend Recap — Azzi Wins the 3-Point Contest![29:58] The All-Star Game Was Beautiful to Watch... Just Kidding[34:14] Napheesa Collier Returns & Immediately Drops 24 in 23 Minutes[39:43] NWSL Update — Golden Boot Race & Gotham FC Injury News[43:13] Victory Plus Is in Trouble & What It Means for Women's Sports[43:05] WNFC Free Agency — Chicago Needs a Coach, Sarah Tuebner Is a Free Agent ICYMI:[53:55] ESPN Signs Media Deal with the International Dance League Pop Culture:[57:00] Nik's Power Seasons 1 Episodes 1-7 Full Notes — Holly Stole the Earrings, Sean Has No Fuse, and Nobody Say "One" at the End of Phone Calls Anymore CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: August 1, 2026

  8. Jul 12

    WNBA All-Star Votes Are In

    The WNBA All-Star votes dropped and J has a full rant prepared. Skylar Diggins got benched and the Chicago Sky franchise remains a mess. Also: Nik went to her first softball game, learned what an error is, and is now two episodes into Power with a notepad. Sports Yap with J:[01:21] Nik Goes to Her First AUSL Bandits Game & Learns Softball[17:35] Wimbledon Update — Coco Gauff in the Semis, Naomi Osaka Out[24:51] WNBA Standings — Golden State Rising, Atlanta Tumbling[28:49] Olivia Miles Calf Strain & Napheesa Collier Practicing Again[31:02] Connecticut Sun Beat the Lynx (Hold On to That Win)[33:02] WNBA All-Star Starters Revealed[40:35] Marina Mabery Got Robbed (Fan 12, Player 4)[47:05] Azzi Fudd Is Fan 4 & Players Ranked Her 28th[48:18] Jessica Shepard Gets Her First All-Star Nod — Well Deserved[48:48] Skylar Diggins Blindsided by the Chicago Sky ICYMI:[59:37] Kelsey Findler Rows Solo from California to Hawaii in 43 Days — Breaks Both the Women's AND Men's Records Pop Culture:[1:08:32] Nik's Power Episodes 1-2 Live Notes — Tommy Is Going to Turn, Tasha's Fork Had Nothing on It, and Nobody Can Remember Luis Ramos's Show CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: Tuesday, July 1, 2026

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Welcome to Sideline Yappin' w/Nik & J! We're two friends who played football together and never stopped talking. Every episode, we bring you our unfiltered conversations about women's sports, pop culture moments, and whatever else is on our minds. New episodes drop biweekly!

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