134 episodes

 Two Black women’s perspectives on soccer, football and everything in between,  delivering content with soul and seasoning that will moisturize your skin, lay your edges, and deepen your love for all things Black women.

Shea Butter FC Shea Butter FC

    • Sports
    • 4.8 • 66 Ratings

 Two Black women’s perspectives on soccer, football and everything in between,  delivering content with soul and seasoning that will moisturize your skin, lay your edges, and deepen your love for all things Black women.

    Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode: Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 3 - KC Baby Back Ribs!

    Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode: Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 3 - KC Baby Back Ribs!

    Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode:  Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 3  - KC Baby Back Ribs!
    Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
    In this Episode, SkyE  drops volume three cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and  feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

     For Rewind Therapy Episode three,  SkyE connects with Kansas City media Legends PJ Green and Thom Persley to breakdown the game action of the Kansas City Current against the Chicago Red Stars from their media perspectives. They talk game plans and tactics , and relive player performances. They also break down the Lorne Donaldson’s Master’s Class that allowed for a tie against the Current’s offensive juggernaut. They also talk about culture and vibes around the Kansas City stadium and environment. They also share their experiences and perspectives as two Black men covering the Current and existing in sports media in Kansas City. Lastly they dive into vibes and songs for a KC flavored Hits and RIffs followed by a KC BBQ war. Come vibe for this ride and roasting and laughs in between !

    Make sure you get connected with Legend PJ Green on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/ByPJGreen 
    Make sure you get connect with Thom on Twitter 
    https://twitter.com/thombomb816

    and support Shades of Blue Network 
    https://twitter.com/shadesofbluenw

    As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

     use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

    More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

    As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
    Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
    Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
    Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
    SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

    Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

    Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

    Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

    This episode features a picture of KC Current players celebrating after a goal as taken by Kansas City Current Football Club. 

    • 1 hr 34 min
    SBFC Bonus - Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 2 - New York Chillin, Jersey Chillin , What More Can I Say? F*** LA, but We are Family with Pride!

    SBFC Bonus - Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 2 - New York Chillin, Jersey Chillin , What More Can I Say? F*** LA, but We are Family with Pride!

    SBFC Bonus - Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 2 - New York Chillin Jersey Chillin , What More Can I Say? F*** LA, but We are Family with Pride!

    Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
    In this Episode, SkyE  drops volume 2 cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and  feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

     For Rewind Therapy Episode two,   SkyE connects with  Capo and Cloud 9 Support Group Legends Nat and Shea for a fun-filled reflection of the Gotham FC vs Angel City FC battle in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, NY/NY during Pride night. They talk about the line ups, game plans and action from both team perspectives. They relive various plays of the game from the perspective on the Capo stand! As they relive the Pride game day experience, Nat and Shea share the importance of representation as non-binary and transgender Capos and soccer supporters,  and share how they have found family as within the  Cloud 9 and Gotham FC community! We then slide into a very Pride vibing editions of Hits and Riffs with a sprinkle of Shea Butter Double Dutch, so you know it’s a wild ride, so come vibe!

    Make sure you get connected with Nat and Shea and the whole Cloud 9 family 
    On Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Cloud9GOTH 
    And  sign up here: https://cloud9goth.com/ 
    Make sure you support the Prideraiseer  as discussed in the episode which includes the following description and link:

    Cloud 9, an independent supporters group for NJ/NY Gotham FC, is proud to be raising funds for the Ali Forney Center (AFC) during the 2024 Prideraiser Campaign.

    AFC's mission is to protect LGBTQ youths from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently.

    To support our campaign, pledge any dollar amount per goal scored by NJ/NY Gotham FC during the month of June. At the end of the month you’ll be contacted to make your donation directly to the Ali Forney Center.

    https://www.prideraiser.org/3AZ1eNjxNyN3?source=supporter:r3oGJaBdNjyqB

    As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

     use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

    More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

    As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
    Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
    Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
    Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
    SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

    Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

    Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

    Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

    This episode features a picture of Crystal Dunn about to shoot the ball against Angel City FC during Gotham FC win on Pride Night as credited to NY/NJ Gotham FC. 

    • 55 min
    Episode 107 : That Freedom Talk or Breaking Down Sister Emma's Second Dub ft Talldre Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats (Part 1 of the Diaspora United Chop Up)

    Episode 107 : That Freedom Talk or Breaking Down Sister Emma's Second Dub ft Talldre Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats (Part 1 of the Diaspora United Chop Up)

    Episode 107 : That Freedom Talk  or  Breaking Down Sister Emma's Second Dub ft Talldre Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats  (Part 1 of the Diaspora United Chop Up)

    Welcome to Episode 107  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs chop it up with Deacon Skyscraper Andre’ Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats of Diaspora United to thoroughly and joyously break down  the 3-0  USWNT win against South Korea.   First they take a deep dive into game plans, player performances and changes implemented in game two. Then they look at player performances across the international window for the USWNT and what this means going forward as we approach the Olympics. They also explore the impact of Emma Hayes on culture  in a short time while looking to the future what this means going forward. They celebrate Crystal Dunn’s first goal as a forward for the USWNT in a long time, and  relive the hype of seeing Lily Yohannes finally debut in midfield and score her first goal while playing with pedal to the medal line up full of Shea Butter Excellence! Then they rant about the media coverage failures and shenanigans in WNBA and the parallels to women’s soccer. Lastly  rave and drop some interesting Hits and Riffs for the week! 

    Come vibe and remember to check out Part Two of this cross over on Diaspora United’s platform in the Episode 148 : Olympic Bubble Talk. 

    Make sure you follow and support Andre’ and Courtney of Diaspora United on
    Twitter: DiasporaUtdPod 

    As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

     use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

    More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

    As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
    Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
    Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
    Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
    SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

    Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

    Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

    Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

    The photo of this episode features Shea Butter FC Delegation Player’s of the Week Lily Yohannes and Sophia Smith celebrating during the USWNT win again South Korea as taken by Abbie Parr  of the  Associated Press.

    • 1 hr 42 min
    SBFC Bonus - Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 1 - Put the Ball in the Net! or Revisiting The Grit and Grind FC Battle Royale

    SBFC Bonus - Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 1 - Put the Ball in the Net! or Revisiting The Grit and Grind FC Battle Royale

    Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode:  Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 1 - Put the Ball in the Net!  Or Revisiting The Grit and Grind FC Battle Royale

    Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
    In this Episode, SkyE  launches a new cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and  feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

     For Rewind Therapy Episode One,  SkyE connects  with two Black Angel City FC fans and Los Angeles natives, (AC Pandemonium Supporter Group Leader, Erica and season ticket holder Daniel) to discuss the first Angel City FC vs San Diego Wave rivalry game of the season and their experience in the Supporter Section of   BMO stadium’s North End.. They also deep dive into the game plans of Angel City FC and San Diego Wave where they explore what worked and what did not for both teams while exploring what to expect after the international and Olympic break. Lastly in a varied version of Hits and Riffs, everyone drops their songs to represent the parts of Los Angeles where they are from/now live, songs for the team, songs for the stands/chants, and goal celebrations. It is a chaotic but fun episode ,so come vibe!

    Much love to Erica and Daniel (follow him Twitter @Dabigjoker ) for coming through this episode! These fans, know ball! 

    As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

     use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

    More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

    As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
    Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
    Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
    Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
    SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

    Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

    Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

    Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

    This episode features a picture of Gisele Thompson balling in the Angel CIty FC vs San Diego Wave game in BMO stadium in Los Angeles, California with credit going to Angel City Football Club. 

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Episode 106: Breakdown the NWSL Chaos from Sky High ft Coach Statue of Liberty and Reverend Wemby-Lagui or Diaspora United 1.5 Crossover with SkyE

    Episode 106: Breakdown the NWSL Chaos from Sky High ft Coach Statue of Liberty and Reverend Wemby-Lagui or Diaspora United 1.5 Crossover with SkyE

    Episode 106: Breakdown the NWSL Chaos from Sky High ft Coach Statue of Liberty and Wemby-Lagui or Diaspora United 1.5 Crossover with SkyE

    Welcome to Episode 106  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this Episode, while Sylvs is celebrating her Birthday by  exploring Europe, SkyE connects with the Tall Ones of Diaspora United, Courtney Stith and Andre’ Carlisle in part two of a 1.5 SBFC x DU kinda crossover to review the chaos of last week of NWSL games and the season's midpoint of the most chaotic league on earth. Skye , Wemby and Coach reflect on the season of the NWSL  to see what new heights each team can reach in their future, why teams are struggling or succeeding , and look to see who is in leading the award races across the league. Coach Courtney and Reverend Wemby , also help Skye pick Superlatives for the week, continue some  Raves and Rant, and drop some Hits and Riffs of the Week They also wish Sylvs a special Happy Birthday!

    Be sure to check out Part One of this 1.5 Tall Crossover, where Skye and the TallOnes talk about Sister Emma’s first USWNT Team Roster and welcomes the beginning of the Emma Hayes era in Episode 146 of Diaspora United on their feeds.

    Make sure you follow and support Andre’ and Courtney of Diaspora United on
    Twitter: DiasporaUtdPod 

    As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

     use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

    More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

    As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
    Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
    Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
    Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
    SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

    Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

    Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

    Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

    The photo of this episode features Shea Butter FC player of the week Barbra Banda and Adriana of the Orlando Pride as taken by Dante’y Buitureida during the Seattle Reign vs Orlando Pride Match in Seattle, Washington on Lumen Field.  You can connect with and follow Dante’y through the links at https://linktr.ee/Danteysart . 

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 105: Stoppage Time, Stop That!

    Episode 105: Stoppage Time, Stop That!

    Episode 105: Stoppage Time, Stop That!

    Welcome to Episode 105  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs check in with three things they’ve seen in the NWSL, and three things they think they’ll see the rest of the season. Then, they give your the superlatives and their early picks for ROTY and MVP, and finally bring you the Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the Week.

    As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

     use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

    More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

    As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
    Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
    Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
    Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
    SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

    Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

    Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

    Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

    The photo of this episode features Shea Butter FC player of the week Sophia Smith as taken by Dante’y Buitureida.  You can connect with and follow Dante’y through the links at https://linktr.ee/Danteysart 

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

Bgav7 ,

Don’t play out the back!

Cannot get Don’t Play Out the Back out of my head. And I don’t really want to. But also, as a newer NWSL follower, learning so much from Skye and Sylvs. This pod has become a must listen for me!

ERamThom ,

10/10

They say what needs to be said more importantly they say what needs to be HEARD. Obsessed.

Greggodamus ,

Everything we asked for!

I've been able to see the Shea Butter journey since the very beginning and Skye and Sylvs and the whole team been killing it from jump and creating the table for Black women in soccer to be celebrated! Thank you Shea Butter FC!

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