Sideline Yappin' w/ Nik and J

Nik and J
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Welcome to Sideline Yappin' w/Nik & J! We're two friends who played football together and never stopped talking. Every episode, we bring you our unfiltered conversations about women's sports, pop culture moments, and whatever else is on our minds. New episodes drop biweekly!

  1. Oct 7

    WNBA Playoffs Check in & Nik's Power Notes

    J turns 35, the WNBA playoffs are delivering chaos, and the Indiana Fever organization gets called all the way out. Also: Nik finished Power Season 3 and has a full season's worth of notes. Sports Yap with J:[02:10] WNBA Playoffs — Aces Beat Indiana, Lynx Get Swept by the Liberty[07:32] Atlanta Dream Sweep the Mystics — Angel Reese on Demon Time[08:44] Valkyries vs Wings — Arike's 45-Point WNBA Playoff Record[10:04] Jessica Shepard Disappears in Game 3[12:00] Semifinals: Atlanta Up 1-0 on Liberty, Allisha Gray Injured[14:44] Aces vs Valkyries — Bench Is Gone, Gabby Williams Is Smothering[20:50] Janelle Salaun Wins Sixth Woman of the Year[22:50] J's Rant: Indiana Fever Fan Culture & The GM's Disingenuous Statement ICYMI:[38:03] Issa Rae Invests in Unrivaled + Adidas Becomes League Merch Sponsor[39:31] PWHL Full 2026-27 Schedule Out — Eastern & Western Conferences Announced Pop Culture:[41:45] Nik's Power Season 3 Full Recap — Lobos Is Dead, Holly Is Dead, Greg Is Dead, Ghost Is in Handcuffs, and Tariq Is Drinking Lean with Kanan aka Slim CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: October 7, 2026Next Episode: WNBA Finals + College Basketball Season Preview

  2. Sep 18

    Another USA Gold Medal & Flabbergasted again!

    USA wins the World Cup, Stewie wins MVP, Jackie Young makes history, and Nik watched one episode of Power and cannot be held responsible for her reaction. Short show, big moments. Sports Yap with J:[00:54] WNBA Playoff Seeding Scramble — Minnesota vs Golden State Race for #1[05:19] USA Wins the FIBA World Cup — Down 14, Came Back, Won[07:11] Jackie Young Makes History — First Ever to Win All of It[09:29] NWSL — Denver Summit Has Gotham's Number, Golden Boot Update[15:38] US Open Recap — Rybakina Takes #1, Coco Falls in Semis[22:00] WPBL Championship — LA Up 2-0 on San Francisco[24:39] Sylvia Fowles Getting a Statue at LSU[29:15] Amber Glenn on Dancing with the Stars + Arike Was On It Too??[32:44] Taylor Townsend Emergency Surgery — Get Well Soon ICYMI:[24:46] Sylvia Fowles LSU Statue Unveiling & Amber Glenn on Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Pop Culture:[33:03] Nik's Power Season 3 Episode 4 Notes — Ghost Is Uppity Now, Tommy Still Doesn't Know About the Baby & Nik Did Research on How They Fake Snorting on TV (Vitamin B12 Powder, For the Record) CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: September 18, 2026

  3. Sep 4

    Naomi is The Answer & The World Cup is Here!

    We're back after a break, Naomi Osaka showed up to the US Open dressed as Allen Iverson, and Nik has made it to Power Season 3 with a full notepad and zero chill. Also: Jordan Chiles is coming back for LA 2028 and we are not calm about it. Sports Yap with J:[02:41] Naomi Osaka's Allen Iverson US Open Entrance[07:57] Taylor Townsend, Coco Gauff & US Open Update[13:22] Women's Pro Baseball League Playoffs Set — SF Firebells #1 Seed[17:33] FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup — A'ja & Kelsey Drop Out[21:43] Breanna Stewart Accolades Rant (She Has Everything, Sit Down)[27:19] WNBA Playoff Field Is Set — All 8 Teams Confirmed[31:07] Golden State Valkyries' Defense Is Smothering[33:45] Sydney Taylor Buzzer Beater Over Veronica Burton[38:11] NWSL Golden Boot Race — Ashley Sanchez Leads with 15 Goals ICYMI:[40:35] Jordan Chiles Announces She's Returning for the 2028 LA Olympics Pop Culture:[44:24] Nik's Power Season 3 Episodes 1-3 Live Notes — Kanan Survived the Fire, Holly Is Still Stealing, Tiana Is Shooting People, and How Do They Fake Snorting on TV? CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin

  4. Aug 14

    "Let's Get Back to Basketball"? Girl hush.

    The WNBA is chaotic, Dallas forgot how to play basketball, and the Phoenix Mercury medical staff needs to be held accountable. Also: Nik has made it to Power Season 2 and her notes are absolutely essential listening. Sports Yap with J:[03:29] WNBA Chaos — Sophie Cunningham, Dallas Sliding & Paige Had to Go Home to Feel Something[15:21] Indiana Fever Drama — Lieutenant Governor Wants Stephanie White Fired??[19:58] Satou Taking Time Away from Basketball — Phoenix Mercury Medical Staff Accountability[23:49] WNBA Playoff Picture — Golden State Quietly Dangerous, Lynx Still #1[25:16] NWSL Golden Boot Race Update — Trinity Rodman at 9 Goals[27:27] Chicago Stars Fire Their Coach (1-8, -24 Goal Differential)[30:39] NWSL Playoff Picture — Gotham First, Washington Second ICYMI:[30:41] Malawi Women's Soccer Team Earns First Ever World Cup Bid Behind the Chawinga Sisters Pop Culture:[37:00] Nik's Power Season 1 Finale & Season 2 Episodes 1-6 Full Notes — Kanan Hired the Pink Wedges, Holly Told on Ghost, the Kids Are Twins, and Tommy Is a Broken Man CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: August 14, 2026

  5. Aug 1

    Women's Pro Baseball Is HERE & Nik Loves Power Now!

    We're back from vacation, the Women's Pro Baseball League tips off tomorrow, and Napheesa Collier returned from double ankle surgery looking absolutely fine. Also: Nik is deep into Power and her notes are unhinged in the best way. Sports Yap with J:[01:21] Women's Pro Baseball League Launches August 1st[07:39] WNBA Trade Deadline — Aneesah Morrow to Toronto, Kelsey Plum Rumors[14:13] WNBA Standings — Golden State at 2, Lynx Still #1[18:28] All-Star Weekend Recap — Azzi Wins the 3-Point Contest![29:58] The All-Star Game Was Beautiful to Watch... Just Kidding[34:14] Napheesa Collier Returns & Immediately Drops 24 in 23 Minutes[39:43] NWSL Update — Golden Boot Race & Gotham FC Injury News[43:13] Victory Plus Is in Trouble & What It Means for Women's Sports[43:05] WNFC Free Agency — Chicago Needs a Coach, Sarah Tuebner Is a Free Agent ICYMI:[53:55] ESPN Signs Media Deal with the International Dance League Pop Culture:[57:00] Nik's Power Seasons 1 Episodes 1-7 Full Notes — Holly Stole the Earrings, Sean Has No Fuse, and Nobody Say "One" at the End of Phone Calls Anymore CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: August 1, 2026

  6. Jul 12

    WNBA All-Star Votes Are In

    The WNBA All-Star votes dropped and J has a full rant prepared. Skylar Diggins got benched and the Chicago Sky franchise remains a mess. Also: Nik went to her first softball game, learned what an error is, and is now two episodes into Power with a notepad. Sports Yap with J:[01:21] Nik Goes to Her First AUSL Bandits Game & Learns Softball[17:35] Wimbledon Update — Coco Gauff in the Semis, Naomi Osaka Out[24:51] WNBA Standings — Golden State Rising, Atlanta Tumbling[28:49] Olivia Miles Calf Strain & Napheesa Collier Practicing Again[31:02] Connecticut Sun Beat the Lynx (Hold On to That Win)[33:02] WNBA All-Star Starters Revealed[40:35] Marina Mabery Got Robbed (Fan 12, Player 4)[47:05] Azzi Fudd Is Fan 4 & Players Ranked Her 28th[48:18] Jessica Shepard Gets Her First All-Star Nod — Well Deserved[48:48] Skylar Diggins Blindsided by the Chicago Sky ICYMI:[59:37] Kelsey Findler Rows Solo from California to Hawaii in 43 Days — Breaks Both the Women's AND Men's Records Pop Culture:[1:08:32] Nik's Power Episodes 1-2 Live Notes — Tommy Is Going to Turn, Tasha's Fork Had Nothing on It, and Nobody Can Remember Luis Ramos's Show CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: Tuesday, July 1, 2026

  7. Jun 26

    IX Cup Weekend Recap & Nik watches Power!!

    Texas wins again (shocker), Nik wins All Pro Defensive MVP (not a shocker), and the Fever-Mercury series had actual carnage. Also: Nik is one episode into Power and already has a notebook full of takes. Sports Yap with J: [02:59] WNFC Championship Recap — Texas 34, San Diego 14 [06:54] All Pro Game — Team Cash Wins 14-13 (with a victory formation the crowd hated) [13:27] WNFC Flag Tournament — Chicago Wins! [17:37] Fever vs Mercury — Carnage, 5 technical fouls! [25:02] Commissioner's Cup — It's a Preview Apparently?? [27:13] WNBA Standings — Olivia Miles Is Lurking on A'ja Wilson's MVP [31:17] Nik Goes to Her First WNBA Game of the season ICYMI: [37:21] Athletes Unlimited Softball League Is Happening — Inside-the-Park Grand Slam & Five Home Run Games Pop Culture: [35:37] Nik's Power Episode 1 Live Notes — Tommy Is Going to Turn, Ghost's Tank Top Is Evidence [46:13] All Pro Peach & Pit — The Connections Are the Peach, The Disorganization Is the Pit CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @sidelineyappin TikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: June 25, 2026

  8. Jun 12

    WNFC Championship Set & Nemesis Review!!

    Playoffs are set, Serena's back (just right quick though), and Olivia Miles is making J reconsider everything she knows about rookie seasons. Also: Nik finished Nemesis and has notes. Literal notes. Sports Yap with J:[02:59] WNFC Championship Preview — San Diego vs Texas[07:24] Nik Goes to Utah as a Fan (No Shade to the Scenery)[13:10] Championship Weekend Schedule — ESPN2, All Pro & Flag Tournament[15:40] Serena Williams Returns to Competitive Tennis[18:46] NWSL on World Cup Break & US Soccer's 8-Red Card Night in Brazil[23:49] WNBA Standings — Minnesota Lynx Running the League[25:22] Olivia Miles Is the Best Rookie Since Candace Parker[28:19] Jessica Shepherd's Glow Up & Alana Smith's Misfit in Dallas[30:43] Texas Wins the College World Series — Katie Stewart Is Nasty ICYMI:[30:43] Women's College World Series recap — Texas back-to-back, 2.97 million viewers, NiJaree Canady ends her college career Pop Culture:[35:37] Nemesis Season Finale Review — Nik Has Notes (Literally)[50:32] Watch Order Settled: Power → Pretty Little Liars → Everything Else CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @sidelineyappinTikTok: @sideline.yappin Recorded: June 11, 2026

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Welcome to Sideline Yappin' w/Nik & J! We're two friends who played football together and never stopped talking. Every episode, we bring you our unfiltered conversations about women's sports, pop culture moments, and whatever else is on our minds. New episodes drop biweekly!

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