Everything but the Ball

Caleigh Burchfield, Jenna Kase, and Katie McNulty
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Everything but the Ball is the leading show where we talk to women in sports about their experiences on and off the field. We discuss topics from how/why they got into their jobs and hear the trials of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. Tune in every other Wednesday to hear from female pioneers in the sports world.

Episodes

  1. 04/28/2021

    "There's one thing that jumps out to me the most, and that's just controlling what you can control." Episode 12 w/Marie McCool

    In Episode 12, we had the pleasure of speaking with Marie McCool, a member of the United States Women's National Lacrosse team, a professional lacrosse player with Athletes Unlimited, and a coach at North Carolina; which is where she went to college and became an All-American. We talk about the upcoming season with Athletes Unlimited, how she got to where she is today, making the National team for the first time and more!

  2. 03/24/2021

    "You need to be unapologetically confident, put yourself out there, and don't apologize for being you." Episode 11 w/Jill Gearin

    We had the pleasure of speaking with Jill Gearin, the director of broadcasting and media relations at the Visalia Rawhide. Gearin is just the third woman to call PxP for a minor league baseball team. Tune in to episode 11 to hear more about what it's like to be one of the few women to be a broadcaster in minor league baseball, how her time as a student-athlete at Emerson shaped her, some of her most memorable moments in the booth, the challenges that come along with working in a male-dominated industry and more.

  3. 03/10/2021

    "You want to be in that room with the best players and get your butt kicked, but it will make you better and stronger." - Episode 10 w/Libby McNulty

    In episode 10, we had the pleasure of speaking with former Syracuse women's basketball star Libby McNulty. Tune in to this episode to hear more about how Libby scored 1000 points before the three-point line at Dunmore High School, her advice for people who want to play in college, how male athletes can help get women's sports more visibility, what it's like to be in the record book for assists at Syracuse and more!

  4. 02/24/2021

    "There is literally nothing in this world that is so serious that you can't use a little bit of humor."- Episode 9 w/ Lexi Williams

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lexi Williams, Manager, Diversity & Impact at Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment. Tune in to episode 9 to hear how Lexi's journey in sports got started, how to be an ally, what the most rewarding part of her job is, how she's creating a more inclusive environment in hockey and basketball and more

  5. 02/10/2021

    "Life is long, the process is long, do your job, do it well, and eventually, you will get to where you are going." Episode 8 w/Madelyn Burke

    In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Madelyn Burke, the New York Giants host&reporter. When Madelyn is not covering the Giants, you can find her hosting on Sports Illustrated. Tune in to episode 8 to hear how Madelyn got started, who she looked up to growing up, what it's like to be a host for the Giants, the untold stories about the NBA China Games, her favorite Giants game, her advice for breaking into the sports industry and more!

  6. 01/20/2021

    "I want to make sure I use my platform to help people find different ways they can stay involved in the game." Episode 7 w/Tari Kandemiri

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Tari Kandemiri, also known as Offical Lax Girl. While Tari is the Founder and CEO of Hama Beauty and a Management Consultant at Accenture, she spends her free time helping grow lacrosse. Tune in to episode 7 to hear how Tari's journey got started, her advice for young minority lacrosse players, and what she's doing to help make the game more accessible.

  7. 01/06/2021

    "My message is that it's valid, and everything you feel is valid." Episode 6 w/Emily Perrin

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Perrin, CEO; and Founder of Perrin Wellness and Performance. Tune in to episode 6 to hear more about Emily got started in her mindfulness journey, what colleges can do to help athletes and her advice for people struggling to reach out for help.

  8. 12/09/2020

    "Trying to get them from there, then to build their confidence to empower them and to get them to use their voice. That's one of the things I'm most proud of. " Episode 5 w/ Muffet McGraw

    In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with former Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw. McGraw led the Irish to two National Championship victories. Tune in to Episode 5 to hear how McGraw's journey got started, what she's been up to after retiring in April, and her advice for women in sports.

  9. 11/27/2020

    "Breaking through a male-dominated industry; I love that about my job." - Episode 4 w/ Carley Johnston

    In this episode, we were fortunate enough to sit down with Carley Johnston, Host and Reporter for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. Tune in to hear Carley's journey to the NHL and MLB as well as her advice about breaking into the industry.

  10. 11/11/2020

    "The best way to overcome adversity is to stand together and be strong." Episode 3 w/ Alex McIntyre

    In this episode, we spoke with Alex McIntyre, a self-taught photographer who is now a credentialed sports photographer and the team photographer for the New York Riptide.

  11. 10/28/2020

    "Oh, the girl next to me must be getting drafted!" Episode 2 w/ Sam Staab

    In this episode, we sat down with Sam Staab, a defender for the Washington Spirit. Sam discusses college recruiting advice, her time playing Division 1 Soccer at Clemson, her experience in the NWSL bubble, and much more.  Instagram: @everythingbuttheball Twitter: @ebtb_pod

  12. 10/13/2020

    "If they don't respect me, shame on them." Episode 1 w/ Carrie Gamper

    For our first episode, we sat down with Carrie Gamper, the Director of Brand Strategy, Marketing, and Communications for Major League Lacrosse. Carrie discusses with us how she got her start in the industry and the best ways to overcome adversity. Instagram: @everythingbuttheball Twitter: @ebtb_pod

  • 12 Episodes

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About

Everything but the Ball is the leading show where we talk to women in sports about their experiences on and off the field. We discuss topics from how/why they got into their jobs and hear the trials of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. Tune in every other Wednesday to hear from female pioneers in the sports world.

Information

  • Creator
    Caleigh Burchfield, Jenna Kase, and Katie McNulty
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Caleigh Burchfield, Jenna Kase, and Katie McNulty
  • Show Website
    Everything but the Ball