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04/24/2024

Julia Gets Wise with Billie Jean King

Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 80-year-old tennis pro, activist, and LGBTQ+ icon Billie Jean King. Billie Jean delves into the nature of leadership, visualization, and her long journey towards self-acceptance. Inspired by the sports legend, Julia asks Billie Jean for advice about her niece’s college soccer career, as well as revealing the original spark that lit her own love of sports. Additionally, Julia’s mom, Judy, reflects on her generation's acceptance of societal norms and the transformative power of the feminist movement. Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast. Keep up with Billie Jean King @billiejeanking on Instagram. Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/. For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 3m
08/30/2021

Episode 1257 - Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King is forever remembered as the winner of the Battle of the Sexes, but the battles she fought for equal pay and non-discrimination are still reverberating today. Billie talks with Marc about her realization at 12 years old that she needed to fight for equality, her founding of the Women's Tennis Association, and her advice for today's players. They also talk about the mental and emotional toll of sports for all athletes, which were compounded for Billie as she struggled with her sexuality and suffered from an eating disorder. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 7m
06/22/2022

Introducing: Sports History This Week

June 23, 1972. President Richard Nixon’s men broke into the Watergate complex just six days earlier. He’s attempting some damage control, but in between meetings with his staff, Nixon signs a new bill into law – the Educational Amendments of 1972. He isn’t aware of it at the time, but Title IX of this law will change women’s sports forever. The bill’s passage comes after years of campaigning, and the most prominent face of this movement is one of the great athletes of her era: Billie Jean King. Today, Billie Jean King sits down with Sports History This Week to unpack her role in this monumental legislation. How did she use her platform to fight for gender equality in athletics? And after the passage of Title IX, how did she literally battle for women everywhere? Special thanks to our guests: Billie Jean King, a champion of tennis and of equality, and Susan Ware, historian and author of Game, Set, Match: Billie Jean King and the Revolution in Women's Sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

39 min
07/15/2018

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slams and a total of 20 Wimbledon titles and is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Born in California in 1943, she was the eldest daughter of Bill and Betty Moffitt. She discovered tennis at the age of ten: at 15 she won in her age bracket at the Southern California championships, and in 1961, she won the women’s doubles at Wimbledon with Karen Hantze, the youngest pair to achieve such a victory. In 1968, when professional competitors were admitted to Grand Slam tournaments, she won Wimbledon for the third time and was paid just £750 while Rod Laver, the Men's champion, took home £2,000. So began her campaign for gender equality, which involved boycotting tournaments and setting up their own professional women’s circuit. In 1973, then aged 29, she beat the 55-year-old former tennis champion Bobby Riggs in a match which became known as 'The Battle of the Sexes': it remains the most-watched tennis match ever. That year the US Open awarded the same financial reward to men and women and in 2007 Wimbledon followed suit. Billie Jean also founded the Women’s Tennis Association and the Women’s Sports Foundation in the 1970s. She married her husband, Larry, in 1965 but by the late 1960s, she had realised that she was gay. She was outed by a former lover who sued her for palimony in 1981, and although she won the case, she lost almost all her commercial endorsements. She has been with her partner, Ilana Kloss, for nearly 40 years and retired from singles matches in 1983 and doubles in 1990. She was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2009 and has continued to be an ambassador for her sport and for gender equality. Presenter: Kirsty Young Producer: Cathy Drysdale

58 min
12/14/2021

Ep 179 - We Serve You Billie Jean King!

Yes, you read it right. Billie Jean King - tennis legend, women’s sports pioneer, activist and social icon… she’s on the show! Also, if there’s time, we’ll get to another iconic woman in history: It’s Mailbag! Captain Crinkle Edition GUEST Billie Jean King https://www.billiejeanking.com/ HOUSE BAND Rajnar Vajra http://rajnarvajra.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 15m
01/25/2021

Aus Open Re-Lived: Evonne Goolagong

With contributions from Billie Jean King, Mary Carillo, Pam Shriver and Pat Cash, we tell Evonne Goolagong’s story, including her upbringing in New South Wales and the discrimination she faced, her early discovery of tennis, her poetic style of play, her Grand Slam successes throughout the 1970s, her crowning achievement by winning Wimbledon as a mother, her charity work for indigenous Australians, and her influence on Ash Barty. The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, and features Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. *SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST* If you’re reading this before 8pm in the U.K. on Thursday 21st January, then there’s still time to back our 2021 crowdfunding campaign! If you want to show your support, get yourself a shout-out or an intro, take part in our predictions competition or guest edit a show, or just buy us a beer - https://tennispodca.st/Kickstarter2021w A huge thanks to everyone who has already done so. *NEWSLETTER* Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX *EMAIL* We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 15m
09/22/2021

Billie Jean King and the Fight for Justice

In 1973, Billie Jean King wins the Battle of the Sexes, defeating her male opponent on the tennis court. And off the court, she uses her talent to make sea changes in the broader world, opening the way for female athletes to reach an entirely new level of public fame and fair compensation. In this episode, Billie Jean King joins Doc Rivers to talk about how she uses her voice today as a vibrant force for equality and opportunity for women in sports--and beyond. Plus, decorated athlete and trailblazer, Ann Meyers Drysdale, joins the conversation about gender equality in sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 min
01/18/2021

Billie Jean King - The Interview

This episode is a conversation between Catherine Whitaker and Billie Jean King. Through stories about the Battle of the Sexes, the Original 9, the awarding of equal prize money at the US Open in 1973, her time spent with Bud Collins, and knowing Althea Gibson, Billie Jean connects the past with the present, explaining why it’s so important to know your tennis history and how it impacts the modern game. Now 77-years-old, Billie Jean’s love for tennis and her desire for it to be as good as it possibly can be shine through. She makes the case for there to be more team events, recognises some elements which are holding the sport back, but ultimately provides an optimistic message about tennis’ future, buoyed by the direction leaders such as Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are taking it. There are moments of intense introspection, too, as she talks candidly about her struggle to be her authentic self, her regrets, the challenges of competing at the top level in your late 30s, what it means to ‘stay in the room’, and the responsibility that comes with having her name on the Billie Jean King Cup. The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, and features Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. *SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST* Our Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund 2021 went live on December 1st and we reached our funding goal just two days later. Thank you to everyone that has backed us, sent words of encouragement and kindness, and simply appreciated the podcast for what it is. You have ensured that the pod will continue weekly in 2021, daily at Slams, and with plenty of interviews and Tennis Re-Lived along the way. The Kickstarter will remain open until mid-January, so here's the link if you want to show your support, get yourself a shout-out or an intro, or just buy us a beer - https://tennispodca.st/Kickstarter2021w *NEWSLETTER* Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX *EMAIL* We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 46m
03/14/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King was ranked the number one tennis player in the world and won 39 Grand Slam titles. A champion for equality in women’s sport, she founded the Women’s Tennis Association and Women’s Sports Foundation. Billie Jean talks about the fight for equal rights in tennis and what led to Elton John writing a song for her.

21 min
06/29/2023

Should NATO invite Ukraine?

The deadly Russian missile attack on a busy restaurant in Ukraine this week has left the country reeling, and the pressure is on NATO allies to start forging a proper route towards permanent security guarantees for Ukraine. President Zelensky this week stepped up calls for an invitation to join the alliance, and the critical question of whether to proceed will dominate NATO’s summit in Vilnius in two weeks’ time. Anders Fogh Rasmussen is the former secretary general of NATO and a former prime minister of Denmark, now advising the government in Kyiv, and he believes all of Europe’s security would be strengthened by inviting Ukraine into the alliance. Historian and author Stephen Wertheim represents a different view, recently arguing in The New York Times that “Ukraine’s best path to peace is to be well armed and supported outside NATO.” They join the show to discuss. Also on today's show: former tennis champion Billie Jean King; author Darrin Bell To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 min
11/07/2021

BJK Cup Final - Russia wins, Aggro galore and Matt meets Billie Jean King!

Russia won the Billie Jean King Cup and Matt had himself quite a day. A last minute selection change from Russia did not go down well with Switzerland, and Matt was in the middle of one of the more tense press conferences we’ve witnessed. Hear it all on this edition of The Tennis Podcast. And if that’s not enough, Matt sat down with Billie Jean King for a chat on the pod about her memories of this event, her time as captain, and her experience in Prague. Finally, we reflect on the significance of Russia's victory and give our impressions of the week as a whole. SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST We crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX Or, if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTennisPodcast NEWSLETTER Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX EMAIL We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/TennisPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/thetennispodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 2m
02/26/2020

Dope Dip #1: Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King on not settling for the crumbs and going for it.

9 min
08/28/2020

TikTok’s New Leader; Athletes & Activism with Billie Jean King; An RNC Agenda “Made in the U.S.A.”

In an interview exclusive to CNBC, TikTok’s acting chief Vanessa Pappas underscores her priorities for the platform and its users as Microsoft, Walmart, Oracle, and the U.S. government attempt to reach a deal for its control. The final night of the 2020 Republican National Convention came to a close with President Donald Trump’s nomination acceptance speech and promises of an agenda “made in the U.S.A.” Pollster and strategist Frank Luntz breaks down the high- and lowlights of the evening. Plus, an interview only available on Squawk Pod: professional tennis player and activist Billie Jean King talks sports, civil rights, and speaking up in 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

40 min
04/12/2021

Clay court love affair rekindled; Quest for equality continues

Catherine emerges from a day talking to Billie Jean King, Victoria Azarenka, Chanda Rubin, Caroline Weir and Annika Sorenstam on the ITF’s global forum on gender equality to share her experience with David and Matt. If you would like to watch the forum, you can - https://youtu.be/YFnEdyIIycE. After that, Catherine, David and Matt discussed the start of the springtime clay court season, why they love it, and the early storylines. They also pick over the appointment of Toni Nadal by Felix Augur-Aliassime. The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, and features Matt Roberts. It is produced on Mondays and Thursdays, and daily during Grand Slam tournaments. SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST We crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder on December 1st - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX Or if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTennisPodcast NEWSLETTER Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX EMAIL We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/TennisPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/thetennispodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

58 min
11/13/2023

BJK Cup Finals Day 6 - Canada wins! Matt discusses Saudi Arabia with Billie Jean King

A momentous day for Canada who are Billie Jean King Cup champions for the first time. Afterwards, Matt in Seville, Catherine in Turin and David in Solihull caught up to talk about what happened, and look ahead to the future for their star players Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic. Also on the show, Matt had a moving, important conversation with Billie Jean King about tennis going to Saudi Arabia, and changes that could and should be made to the BJK Cup in the future. Plus, Catherine told us about Day 1 at the ATP Finals. OUR LINKS: Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more) Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast) Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our Shop Read our New York Times profile Tennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 19m
08/18/2021

Amanpour: Mark Esper, Malala Yousafzai and Billie Jean King

As shocking scenes emerge of Afghan’s clinging to the sides planes from Kabul’s main airport and U.S. President Biden doubles down on his decision to withdraw troops from the country, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joins Christiane Amanpour to react to the Taliban takeover and the decisions made by his former boss President Trump. We also speak to the Pakistani women’s rights activist who was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012, all for speaking up for girls’ education; Malala Yousafzai gives her take on what this takeover will mean for women and girls in Afghanistan. Then turning to an extraordinary career on and off the court, tennis legend and veteran social activist, Billie Jean King looks reflects on her tireless fight for equality. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 min
05/01/2020

Amanpour: Billie Jean King, Andy Murray, Gen. David Petraeus and Ken Burns

Billie Jean King, former tennis champion, and Andy Murray, three-time tennis Grand Slam winner, join Christiane Amanpour for an exclusive conversation about how the coronavirus is effecting sports events and fighting for gender equality on and off the court. Our Walter Isaacson talks to General David Petraeus, the former CIA Director and former commander of coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, about leadership during times of crisis. Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns discusses making his body of work available to the public during lockdown.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

58 min
11/13/2022

BJK Cup Finals Day 5 - Heartbreak and hope as final is set; Matt meets Billie Jean King

The two most recent runners-up, Switzerland and Australia, will play the Billie Jean King Cup Final on Sunday after another absorbing day of action in Glasgow. David and Matt discuss the way in which Storm Sanders and Harriet Dart stepped up for their teams, whether they can take this form onto the tour, a curious team selection from the Czechs, and why Sunday’s final matters so much to both teams. Elsewhere, to top off a great day, Matt speaks to Billie Jean King about her time in Glasgow, her hopes for this event, Coco Gauff, and the tennis calendar. Want to go watch the Bille Jean King Cup Finals this week in Glasgow? Tickets are available now. Friends of the Tennis Podcast help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions, and Grand Slam review shows. Become a Friend Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more) Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast) Check out our Shop Read our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51 min
11/04/2021

The Case For Nuclear Energy

International Atomic Energy Commission chief Rafael Grossi pitches nuclear energy as a solution to the climate crisis ... Hillary Clinton's "second daughter" Huma Abedin steps out of the shadows ... Billy Jean King on becoming the first woman to have a major tennis tournament named in her honor. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 min
06/24/2021

Wimbledon Re-Lived: 1973 - The Boycott

In this Wimbledon edition of Tennis Re-Lived we tell the story of the 1973 boycott year, when more than 80 men withdrew from the tournament to protest the suspension of Yugoslavia’s number one player Nikola Pilic, opening the door for Jan Kodes to win the title. Journalist Richard Evans talks us through the political background which led to the boycott, Cliff Drysdale, who was ATP President at the time, explains why the players felt they had to unite, and Billie Jean King reveals why the women weren’t involved. Turning our attention to the actual tennis, what must it have been like to be one of the 50 lucky losers in the draw? In what way did Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors become unexpected stars of the event? And how did Kodes end up lifting the trophy? Finally, we consider the current political climate in tennis and ponder whether a boycott could be on the cards once again as the PTPA grows. The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, and features Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. It is crowdfunded by listeners each December. Some resources: When SW19 turned to the picket line, by Frank Keating - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2003/jun/23/tennis.wimbledon200311 The Rankings that changed Tennis, by James Buddell - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/heritage-1973-atp-rankings-celebration-part-i Boycott or not, Jan Kodes’ 1973 Wimbledon triumph was for real, by Steve Flink - https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/player-boycott-or-not-jan-kodes-1973-wimbledon-triumph-was-for-real A BLOOMIN’ WINNER, by Joe Jares - https://vault.si.com/vault/1973/07/16/a-bloomin-winner SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST We crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX Or, if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTennisPodcast NEWSLETTER Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/TennisPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 17m

Billie Jean King on Apple