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“Skimm This” tackles important topics that impact women, and empowers generations of women to live smarter. Listen to our miniseries throughout the year, airing on Thursdays. 

  1. Heated Rivalry’s Hollywood Takeover, Ilona Maher’s Lesson in Clapbacks and Playoff Josh Returns ft. Ali Truwit

    1D AGO

    Heated Rivalry’s Hollywood Takeover, Ilona Maher’s Lesson in Clapbacks and Playoff Josh Returns ft. Ali Truwit

    The “Heated Rivalry” craze that started in 2025 spilled into the new year, with everyone (us) foaming at the mouth over the Heated Rivalry boys. Hollanov/ HudCon/our boyfriends dominated the Golden Globes, where Julia Roberts revealed her football fandom, Hailee Steinfeld debuted her bump on the red carpet, and Timothée Chalamet took home the gold statue for Best Actor for playing the insufferable lead in “Marty Supreme”. Plus, Caroline breaks down everything you need to know about last weekend’s wild card round – and what’s to come in the no-man’s-land of the NFL post-season. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Ali Truwit’s journey from losing her foot in a shark attack to medaling at the Paris Paralympics The unprecedented matchup between Indiana-Miami in the college football finals – and how much it’ll cost to watch the game IRL  George Kittle’s relatable request post-Achilles tear  How Alysa Liu made the Olympic figure skating squad, despite retiring at 16 Our takeaway from Ilona Maher’s response to a body-shaming troll  Check out Ali's work with "Love, Your Mind" and find mental health resources at LoveYourMindPlaybook.org. Ali Truwit on IG: @⁠alitruwit⁠ Love, Your Mind IG: @love_yourmind Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline on IG: @cghendy theSkimm on IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 18m
  2. From Skateboards to Boardrooms: How a CEO Paved Her Way to Her Dream Job

    JAN 8

    From Skateboards to Boardrooms: How a CEO Paved Her Way to Her Dream Job

    For many of us, following our passions doesn’t always pay the bills. But sometimes, the right idea (and a little grit) can change that. In this special episode created in partnership with Capital One Venture X Business Card, we sat down with Kristen Dermer, a CEO who took her childhood passion for skateboarding and turned it into a career. Kirsten, the co-founder of Spohn Ranch, told us all about how she built her award-winning skatepark design-build business from the ground up. Click play, lean back, and prepare to get inspired.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min
  3. Josh & Hailee Are Having a Baby, the Chiefs Dynasty is Dead, and End of Year Awards ft. Olivia Culpo

    12/17/2025

    Josh & Hailee Are Having a Baby, the Chiefs Dynasty is Dead, and End of Year Awards ft. Olivia Culpo

    Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are expecting their first child together. Hailee shared the news in her “Beau Society” newsletter. But Josh Allen kinda gave it away with his empathic morning sickness on the sidelines. We wrap the last episode of the year with our annual Wellies, including categories like “Most Exhausted PR Team” and “Diva of the Year.” Disagree with the nominees? Sound off in the comments. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  An update on the Sherrone Moore case out of the University of Michigan  Why motherhood made Olivia Culpo mourn who she was before having her baby How Ann Michael Maye’s “Bakemas” killed Drake Maye’s win Why we’re not surprised A’ja Wilson is a co-chair for the Met Gala’s host committee  Introducing the greenest flag in college football, Fernando Mendoza Thanks to our presenting sponsor Capital One Venture X Business Card! Visit ⁠https://skimmth.is/48YzMGy⁠ to learn more. Well Played will be on winter break for the next few weeks. Until then – thank you for all of the support in 2025. This show would be nothing without you! See you in the New Year, love you mean it byeeeeeeee! - Blake & Caroline Follow Olivia Culpo on IG: @oliviaculpo  Follow Olivia Culpo on TikTok: @oliviadangerculpo Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Follow theSkimm on IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m
  4. Alix and Braxton’s Breakup, Heated Rivalry Recap, and the Regina George of College Football ft. Amanda Anisimova

    12/11/2025

    Alix and Braxton’s Breakup, Heated Rivalry Recap, and the Regina George of College Football ft. Amanda Anisimova

    The hottest show in sports right now has nothing to do with quarterbacks or point guards, but it has everything to do with gay guys who play pro-hockey – and we’re into it. Blake recaps the hockey smut show, Heated Rivalry, while Caroline breaks down the Notre Dame college football playoff drama, à la Regina George and the Plastics. Plus, the WTA’s no. 4 tennis player, Amanda Anisimova, drops by the studio to chat about going pro at 15, what happened when she prioritized her mental health, and more.  In this episode, we also cover: The Chiefs sh*tting the bed in front of the girl gang, aka: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Lena Dunham Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios calling it quits  The effectiveness of the positive vibes bunny in the Eagles locker room  Which game NFL fans dubbed “Pookie Bowl”  SEND ITS:  Tampa Bay Bucs support women in sports: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-BirwDvCT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  The auntie who loved up on AJ Brown: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR0Q2khkbId/?img_index=1&igsh=MXJ6OTQzYW9jZG40Yw%3D%3D  Angel Reese x Paige Bueckers collab when??? Right now: https://www.si.com/wnba/sky/news/sky-star-angel-reese-paige-bueckers-unite-marketing-campaign Lando Norris becomes the F1 World Championship with McLaren: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR-J9mYCUU-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Follow theSkimm on IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m
  5. Conrad and Steven’s Kiss Cam, Kiffin’s Messy (CFB) Divorce, and a Silent Struggle in Women Sports

    12/03/2025

    Conrad and Steven’s Kiss Cam, Kiffin’s Messy (CFB) Divorce, and a Silent Struggle in Women Sports

    Caroline breaks down the soap opera drama of Lane Kiffin’s recent divorce from Ole Miss for the younger, hotter LSU. Who knew a middle-aged white guy would occupy so much of our brain space? It’s also high-season for celeb-watch on the NBA sidelines, from Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez cuddling up to Conrad and Steven giving us an alternate ending for “The Summer I Turned Pretty” on the kiss cam. In this episode, we also cover:  The NWSL’s Sydney Leroux reveals how her silent health struggle is more prevalent in women’s sports than we believe Recapping DWTS season 13, plus Alix Earle shutting down rumors about her boyfriend, Braxton Berrios Why Ben Johnson went shirtless for the city of Chicago  How Post Malone’s Cowboys fandom goes beyond hometown loyalty  Petty Boys of the NFL week 13 edition, ft. Aaron Rodgers, Shelby Harris, and Cam Heyward SEND IT:  “The Summer I Turned Pretty” alternate ending at the Knicks game: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRp7Uq8ASOA/  The Ottawa Charge proposal: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRisb8ejTMp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&utm_medium=email  Bald man finds solution for women athletes (yes, his baldness *is* relevant): https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/47109557/2025-ncaa-volleyball-tournament-players-hair-band-tiy-brand-jerritt-elliott  Megan thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are the gift that keeps on giving: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRm2Y2dD0yf/  Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Well Played LIVE at the National Women's Soccer League Championship with Sarah Spain

    Well Played headed to the West Coast for a LIVE podcast recording at the NWSL Championship weekend. Joined by special guests Sarah Spain, we recapped the NWSL awards, handed out a few of our own (hi, Midge Purce), and set the scene for the title match, including alll the drama the led to the big game. Plus, we mentioned our favorite storylines from a season that proved — yet again — that women’s soccer is operating on another level. theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy Sarah's IG: spain2323 Want more sports? Sign up for theSkimm’s sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  7. Ciara and Russ Address Baby No. 5, LeBron and Bronny Go Freaky Friday, and Timothée and Adam Ball Out

    11/19/2025

    Ciara and Russ Address Baby No. 5, LeBron and Bronny Go Freaky Friday, and Timothée and Adam Ball Out

    Since at least late 2024, Russell Wilson has left thirsty comments on his wife Ciara’s Instagram posts asking for baby number five – aka, “Cinco.” Blake and Caroline join Ciara in her public plea to give her uterus a break. In other ick-worthy news, Sky Sports addressed the patronizing launch of their women-centric sports TikTok account, “Halo”. Matcha lattes and hot girl walks not included – thank God. In this episode, we also cover:  How LeBron and Bronny body swapped, “Freaky Friday” style The case for why Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green needs therapy  NFL week 12 highlights, including the Bills bouncing back, the return of spitgate, and the Chiefs dynasty…ending? The Knicks ultra fan who used his visit to the Vatican to give Pope Leo a custom jersey  Jordyn Woods’s heartfelt gift for Karl Anthony Towns’ 30th birthday  Why Adam Sandler and Timothée Chalamet were at a high school gym together SEND IT:  Jordyn Woods x KAT’s 30th birthday: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRGb3TiDQut/?img_index=1  Pope Leo gets his Knicks jersey: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRFILiOjIj8/?hl=en  Adam and Timmy ball out: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLBtYvkS0S/?img_index=1  OTHER STUFF TO KNOW:  We will be at the NWSL Championships this weekend! Join us for a LIVE recording of Well Played at 2 PM on Saturday at the lot at creekside, 140 S. Montgomery Street in San Jose, California. ICYMI, our interview with Gotham FC’s Jaedyn Shaw: https://youtu.be/zriAtGJiXzA?si=sdr015p-ZC0YE--p&t=2066  Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Follow the pod on IG: @wellplayedpod    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  8. Joe Burrow's Crystal Collection, Dua Lipa's Sporty Day off, and Prince Harry's Apology ft. Jaedyn Shaw

    11/12/2025

    Joe Burrow's Crystal Collection, Dua Lipa's Sporty Day off, and Prince Harry's Apology ft. Jaedyn Shaw

    Bengals fans, rejoice. The streets are saying Joe Burrow will return by Thanksgiving after healing his turf toe. Shocked he’s already making a comeback? Us too. Blake and Caroline suspect it’s all thanks to an Etsy witch – with a side of Joe’s crystal collection. Meanwhile, Dua Lipa spends a sporty day off.  In this episode, we also cover: Why Prince Harry issued an apology to Canadians post-World Series  Dak Prescott’s heartfelt speech surrounding the death of Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland Which swatch of red lipstick Daniel Jones wore during the Colts game  Why Jaedyn Shaw shut down the “underdog” comments surrounding Gotham FC  Serena Williams and Ciara break it down – and which one of them couldn’t get back up SEND IT: Klay Thompson is the greenest flag: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQw_i1qEsvK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Jonas Brothers + Jason Kelce – aka girl dads – unite: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4N2THCvud/?igsh=MTNuc3Q2MzZ5NWszMQ==  Origins of Dua LaPeep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jar6nzgmm4 Dua Lipa’s book club: https://tertulia.com/editorial-list/dua-lipa-complete-book-club-picks?srsltid=AfmBOoryU4Vl7KA_lYJvoyJ3_21MKtbkGI78xO-NB33wz-brVyLWOdo3 Ciara, Serena, and Venus: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQzWxmCiUEW/  Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Want more sports? Sign up for theSkimm’s sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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