Casuals with Katie Nolan

Casuals is a sports podcast for everyone, from the sports-curious to the sports-obsessed. Host Katie Nolan is joined by a rotating cast of friends from across sports, comedy, and entertainment to banter about the week’s biggest stories and help turn the experience of being a sports fan from homework to recess. So, if you’re a person who likes sports but doesn’t want to be yelled at by old men in suits, Casuals is for you!

  1. 1d ago

    Digger, Devils, and Hockey for the Casuals | with DJ Bean & Pete Blackburn

    Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than Jaylen Brown loves having the fanciest toilet in Boston. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the sports highlights of Election Night, Michele Tafoya, Jay Feely, Mark Teixeira, and the dubious claims of a caked-up Jon Husted, the craziest angles of the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings, Alabama over Tennessee, Indiana over Notre Dame, Utah over UCLA, the hats, the committee, the SEC, and Dabo Swinney asking for applause for another six-win season. Then, DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn of What Chaos! [31:49] join the show to talk about everything we've missed from the start of hockey season, Tuesday's historic Jets comeback, the Canadiens goalie, the curse of the NHL's Hometown Remix jerseys, the best looks and the worst, Katie's history with Hurricanes mascot Stormy, Tom Cruise's Digger as the underrated gem of 2026, Halloween and turning the late out early, why so many stars have requested a trade this season and whether the NHL needs to change its system, Dylan Larkin alienating Red Wings fans, the case defending him and the case against him, the likelihood of the Hughes brothers all ending up together, Isabella's questions of the best way for a super-casual fan to get into hockey, coldest arenas, best concessions, Heated Rivalry, the league's best fighters, Connor McDavid's hot start, Alex Ovechkin's new role, Macklin Celebrini's GQ spread, and the potential boycotts at the upcoming World Championships. Then Katie and the team wrap with your best e-mails of the week, from fantasy football and Cowboys fandom to the most appropriate weaponization of Malört. Casuals merch! Now available - Click here Follow the show: Instagram - @CasualsThePodcast TikTok - @casualsthepodcast YouTube - @KatieNolan Voicemail: ‪(646) 801-0043‬ E-Mail: CasualsWithKatieNolan@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Digger, Devils, and Hockey for the Casuals | with DJ Bean & Pete Blackburn
  2. 3d ago

    Valkyries Win, Brewers Party, and Tom Brady Goes Homie Hopping

    Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than Daniel Vogelbach loves Fountains of Wayne's early hits. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the Valkyries' WNBA championship, the atmosphere at Ballhalla, Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes, Veronica Burton, and the long list of Golden State players worth cheering for, the best athlete Halloween costumes of the weekend, Natalie Nakase and the greatest postgame press conference in championship history, the boos for Cathy Engelbert, the Brewers' own championship celebration, their batting cage heaters, their Lambeau Leaps, their SNL appearance, Daniel Vogelbach's parade karaoke, Bryce Harper's TikTok comments and why we may not have baseball until well into 2027, and Kimi Antonelli's F1 championship at the age of 20. Then, [45:46] the team gets into their Week 8 NFL breakdown, Lamar Jackson's injury and the Ravens' options at QB, Lamar's future in Baltimore, Christian Watson returning from an ambulance midgame for the Packers, three more women accusing Josh Jacobs of violence, the ending of Chiefs-Broncos, the Chiefs signing Justin Tucker and their continued pattern of adding players who commit crimes against women, Jim Nantz and JJ Watt not shying away from the topic, the Cowboys blowing a lead to Gardner Minshew and the Cardinals, which coach is the first to be fired in the NFL this season, the Bucs winning without completing a pass, the Commanders, the Bears, Malort, and Monday Night Football, Tom Brady's latest supermodel girlfriend and the drama it's caused, Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson reportedly breaking up, the Knicks' phishing scheme, Dan Orlovsky's revelation of what a percentage is, Arch Manning, diapers, farts, and Pat McAfee's worst take of the year. And the team wraps with a look ahead to What to Watch in sports this week, from Jalen Brunson's Law & Order to the start of the NWSL postseason. Casuals merch! Now available - Click here Follow the show: Instagram - @CasualsThePodcast TikTok - @casualsthepodcast YouTube - @KatieNolan Voicemail: ‪(646) 801-0043‬ E-Mail: CasualsWithKatieNolan@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Oct 22

    World Series Preview | Plus WNBA Finals with Carmen Lagala

    Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than Yandy Diaz loves a handheld tomahawk steak. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the revelation that Katie has probably beaten Drake Maye in Rocket League, and a full preview of the 2026 World Series, including a farewell to the Guardians and Josh Can't Dance, a farewell to the Dodgers and Miguel Rojas' cursed cleats, Dodgers fans not showing up for the playoffs, the conspiracy theory that they lost on purpose to save baseball, Dodgers outfielder Alex Call protesting the boob ads, Katie's five least favorite ads of the postseason, the Brewers' first pitch selections, why you shouldn't care about TV ratings, why you should care about having a first-time champion, the matchup of managerial styles, plus all you need to know about the bullpens, the stars, and the vibe guys. Then, comedian Carmen Lagala joins the show [1:27:00] to talk about her induction into the University of Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame, the pain of running an 800-meter competitively, taking home the championship at the 2025 Big Walkowski, her worst waterskiing injury, being a lifelong WNBA fan, sticking with the Liberty since their first mascot, her love of Jonquel Jones and her favorite WNBA players, the discourse about Angel Reese and Angel's dominant Game Two, Ballhalla, Natalie Nakase, Tiffany Hayes, the Valkyries roster, winning an on-court shooting contest at a Liberty game, Katie's pop-a-shot skills, and Jay-Z naming himself as the Super Bowl halftime headliner. And the team wraps with your best e-mails of the week, and an update on Cousin Ollie. Casuals merch! Now available - Click here Follow the show: Instagram - @CasualsThePodcast TikTok - @casualsthepodcast YouTube - @KatieNolan Voicemail: ‪(646) 801-0043‬ E-Mail: CasualsWithKatieNolan@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    World Series Preview | Plus WNBA Finals with Carmen Lagala
  4. Oct 20

    Small Kickers, Big Drama, and a Reminder Not to Tell Jim Nantz to Punch You

    Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports as much as Ben Johnson loves a good post-victory stanky leg. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down NFL Week 6, Caleb Williams' return, Jalen Hurts' injury and the unfortunate timing of Andy Dalton, Mike McCarthy's injury on the Steelers' sideline, Aaron Rodgers' trash talk, John Harbaugh not benching Cam Skattebo, John Harbaugh benching Jameis Winston, which Harbaugh had the worse Sunday, Harrison Mevis, Blake Grupe, and the case for thicker kickers, why punters can's kick, and the absolutely unhinged discovery of Derek and David Carr's podcast. Then, the team gets into [59:09] the Game One atmosphere in Ballhalla for the WNBA Finals, Cousin Ollie's return to the field against Kansas, five of the top eight teams in college football losing on Saturday, BYU's clock problem, Sydney Sweeney's expanded dialogue, Megan Fox believing she's a medicine, and the world of heavy-rotation football ads, the handshake agreement of the 24-team football playoff, the new Joe Buck/Troy Aikman feud on Monday Night Football and Troy's potential replacements, and the insane situation of JJ Watt injuring Jim Nantz in the broadcast booth on Sunday. And the team wraps with What to Watch in sports this week, and Chris' kindest words about Ben Simmons. Casuals merch! Now available - Click here Follow the show: Instagram - @CasualsThePodcast TikTok - @casualsthepodcast YouTube - @KatieNolan Voicemail: ‪(646) 801-0043‬ E-Mail: CasualsWithKatieNolan@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 15

    The SEC, The Grove, and The Bedlam at The Ryder Cup | with Heather McMahan

    Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than Jerry Jones loves remembering a pair of cheeks. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the ALCS, Jose Ramirez's Game Two error, the Rays not selling out, Tropicana Field's bag-of-spaghetti policy, TBS' interview with Travis Bazzana, the NLCS and the Dodgers' decision not to bench Shohei Ohtani, Preston Mattingly re-signing his dad after Alex Cora said no, the WNBA Finals and the Atlanta Dream getting a larger arena, the Valkyries' flu outbreak, the Frozen Frenzy, Sharks-Bruins, and the NHL's attempt to make you watch 16 games at once, UCLA Football and JoJo Siwa, John Wick and Caleb Williams, and Jerry Jones telling the story of his favorite trip to Green Bay. Then, comedian Heather McMahan stops by [51:45] to talk about slutty Halloween, comedy cruises, watching LSU/Ole Miss in person, her turn against Lane Kiffin, her relationship with SEC fans and men responding to her wanting to talk sports, the incomparable experience of an SEC tailgate, chicken tenders in Tuscaloosa, describing each SEC fan base in a single word, the story of what REALLY happened at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the feeling of being cancelled by an entire sport, still wanting to love golf and how it changed her relationship with sports in general, falling in love with tennis this year, taking in the Majors, being the Dodgers' good luck charm despite being a Braves fan, and her WNBA Finals fandom. And Katie the Casualties wrap with your best e-mails and voicemails of the week. Casuals merch! Now available - Click here Follow the show: Instagram - @CasualsThePodcast TikTok - @casualsthepodcast YouTube - @KatieNolan Voicemail: ‪(646) 801-0043‬ E-Mail: CasualsWithKatieNolan@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The SEC, The Grove, and The Bedlam at The Ryder Cup | with Heather McMahan
  6. Oct 13

    Jayden's Mistake, Valkyries-Dream, and Dua Lipa Meets Marlins Man

    Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than the Titans' press pool loves making it weird. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down week five in the NFL, Jayden Daniels' mental mistake and the Commanders forgetting to beat the Giants, Dak Prescott hearing it from event staff after the Cowboys' loss, the Eagles' heartbreak in London, the Packers-Bears rivalry and the passing of Mike Ditka, Jahmyr Gibbs setting a new record, Cam Ward enduring yet another controversy with team reporters, the Marvin Harrison trade and Adam Schefter's strange handling of it, Drake Maye's midseason comeback, Justin Herbert and yet another struggle, Mike Evans and the Trash Talking Hall of Fame, and the Ravens' comeback against the Falcons. Then, the team gets into [53:48] the WNBA Finals, Angel Reese's redemption arc, the Dream's arena drama, the Hawks' social media post, team merch and superstitions, and Mike Evans' Ballhalla experience, the MLB postseason and the LCS matchups, waving goodbye to the Padres and Tom DeLonge, the Yankees and 2026's Jeffrey Maier, Dua Lipa sitting next to Marlins Man, the White Sox and an all-time cold streak, and the Braves and the question of whether or not a child ALWAYS deserves a foul ball, the Savannah Bananas' championship game, the PWHL's unveiling of their temporary jerseys and potential team names, Arch Manning losing to Oklahoma, a Duck emerging from a horse butt for no reason, and an update on Cousin Ollie. And the team wraps with the USWNT and what to watch in sports this week. Casuals merch! Now available - Click here Follow the show: Instagram - @CasualsThePodcast TikTok - @casualsthepodcast YouTube - @KatieNolan Voicemail: ‪(646) 801-0043‬ E-Mail: CasualsWithKatieNolan@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Casuals is a sports podcast for everyone, from the sports-curious to the sports-obsessed. Host Katie Nolan is joined by a rotating cast of friends from across sports, comedy, and entertainment to banter about the week’s biggest stories and help turn the experience of being a sports fan from homework to recess. So, if you’re a person who likes sports but doesn’t want to be yelled at by old men in suits, Casuals is for you!

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