Derby's Stone Cold Jane Austen Rolls In For a Chat | Devoney Looser

This week on Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham dives into the wild, rebellious side of women's sports—on and off the screen. Sparked by her love for the 2009 roller derby cult classic Whip It, Sasha explores what it truly means to find your identity through sport, especially as a woman navigating grit, growth, and expectations.

Joining her in the studio is the remarkable Dr. Devoney Looser—Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University, Jane Austen expert, and yes... roller derby powerhouse known as Stone Cold Jane Austen. Together, they unpack the empowering intersections of sports, literature, feminism, and community. From Devoney's unexpected journey into roller derby, and the enduring power of Austen, this episode is a vibrant ride through the ways sports can shape who we are.

Find Devoney's latest book Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane wherever books are sold. Follow her at www.devoneylooser.com, and check out the ASU Derby Devils on Instagram @derbydevilsasu.

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