Power Plays Podcast

Lindsay Gibbs
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Power Plays Podcast

Welcome to the Power Plays Podcast with Lindsay Gibbs, your go-to source for weekly updates on the world of women's sports! Join Lindsay, author of the Power Plays Newsletter, as she brings you the latest news, insights, and stories from women's sports. In each episode, Lindsay and guests will review that week's results from across the women's sporting sphere and bring on special guests to dive deep into the most compelling topics and shine a spotlight on the accomplishments, challenges, and groundbreaking moments of female athletes, teams, and organizations.Sign up for the Power Plays newsletter and get access to weekly podcast interviews exclusive only to paid Power Plays subscribers: Powerplays.news.

  1. 11/01/2023

    Aces triumph, women's soccer updates, and an announcement

    In this episode of the Power Plays Podcast, Lindsay and Jessie talk about the Aces' big win in the WNBA finals, the NWSL quarterfinals, the women's soccer international break, LPGA playoff madness, and more!Then, Lindsay gives a little life update and discusses why the podcast is going on a break.We love you all and hope to talk again soon! Thank you for the support!

    33 min

  2. 10/18/2023

    NWSL Playoff preview and WNBA Finals breakdown

    In this episode, Lindsay and Jessie review a busy week in women's sports. Then, Jenna Tonelli of Equalizer Soccer and The Local W joins the podcast to recap a wild Decision Day in the NWSL and to preview the NWSL quarterfinals. Finally, Jackie Powell of The Next provides us with a deep dive into the Liberty/Aces series in the WNBA Finals.

    57 min

  3. 10/10/2023

    NWSL Decision Day preview, WNBA expansion news, and WNBA Finals Game 1 recap

    In this week's episode, Jessie and Lindsay go over this week's results in the WTA, WSL, gymnastics, LPGA, and Athletes Unlimited Volleyball.Then, freelance soccer writer Tamerra Griffin joins us to talk about this week's NWSL action and to help us get ready for the final match day of the regular season, which is set up for pure chaos.Finally, Michelle Smith of The Next comes on the show to break down Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and to talk about the news that the WNBA is (finally!) coming to th...

    1h 12m

  4. 10/03/2023

    WNBA semifinal recap and gymnastics world championships preview

    This week, Lindsay and Jessie begin by wrapping up the latest women's sports news in the NWSL, WSL, WTA, and LPGA.Then (11:40), Alexa Philippou of ESPN joins to talk about the WNBA semifinals, and what's next for the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun. The preview of the WNBA Finals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun will be released in a subscriber-only podcast later this week. Finally (34:51), Nancy Armour joins us from Belgium to help preview the gymnastics world champion...

    56 min

  5. 09/26/2023

    Rapinoe's emotional USWNT goodbye and WNBA semifinal breakdowns

    In this week's episode, host Lindsay Gibbs and Jessie Berggren have a lot to discuss about this week's women's sports news -- particularly talking about the latest news out of Spain women's football and recapping the Solheim Cup.Then (21:35), Emily Anderson and Lesley Ryder of Gal Pal Sports join to take us inside Megan Rapinoe's final USWNT game, Julie Ertz's goodbye, and the chaotic NWSL standings.Finally (38:33), Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic teams up with Lindsay to break down the Gam...

    1h 9m

  6. 09/19/2023

    How the Minnesota Lynx upset the Sun and inside the inaugural PWHL draft

    In this week's episode, Jessie joins Lindsay to recap the first half of the first round of the WNBA playoffs, discuss the Diamond League season finale, talk NWSL chaos, and applaud some WTA winners.Then (15:53), Terry Horstman of The Next comes on the podcast to talk all about how the Minnesota Lynx pulled the upset of the playoffs so far by upsetting the Connecticut Sun in Connecticut and forcing a deciding Game 3. They talk about the chemistry between Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, the...

    1h 9m

  7. 09/14/2023

    Author Katie Barnes on 'Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates'

    Listen to the first part of my conversation with ESPN writer Katie Barnes about their new book, “Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates.” The book comes out next week, so go ahead and get your pre-order in!!!This is a phenomenal conversation about transgender athletes in sports, and how to re-center the political fights around their humanity. I know you will love it.To get access to the full conversation, become a paying subscriber to Power Plays. Right now, annual subscriptions...

    28 min

  8. 09/11/2023

    Coco Gauff's US Open triumph and a first-round WNBA Playoffs preview

    In this episode, host Lindsay Gibbs is joined by Jessie Breggren to talk about Minjee Lee’s win at the LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship, the North Carolina Courage’s win in the NWSL Challenge Cup, and the latest updates of what’s going on in the Spanish soccer federation.Then (14:13), Lindsay has a reunion with two of her Burn It All Down co-hosts, Jessica Luther and Amira Rose Davis, to gush about Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open victory. All three of them are very, very excited – in one case, dang...

    1h 13m
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Welcome to the Power Plays Podcast with Lindsay Gibbs, your go-to source for weekly updates on the world of women's sports! Join Lindsay, author of the Power Plays Newsletter, as she brings you the latest news, insights, and stories from women's sports. In each episode, Lindsay and guests will review that week's results from across the women's sporting sphere and bring on special guests to dive deep into the most compelling topics and shine a spotlight on the accomplishments, challenges, and groundbreaking moments of female athletes, teams, and organizations.Sign up for the Power Plays newsletter and get access to weekly podcast interviews exclusive only to paid Power Plays subscribers: Powerplays.news.

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  • Creator
    Lindsay Gibbs
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Power Plays Podcast
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