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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. Well Played: Tom Brady’s Baker Beef, Washington’s Rookie Sensation, and WNBA Playoffs with Erin Foley

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    Well Played: Tom Brady’s Baker Beef, Washington’s Rookie Sensation, and WNBA Playoffs with Erin Foley

    In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  Baker Mayfield calling out Tom Brady for girl bossing too close to the sun Why UNLV star quarterback Matt Sluka is sitting out the season in the name of securing the bag How Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is changing the game for women athletes  Guest Erin Foley’s takes on the stats we’re thinking about in Week 4 of the NFL: Patrick Mahomes’ 12-0 record, Jayden Daniels’ 82.1% completion rate, and more Why some WNBA players are calling out Indiana Fever fans  How to engage in friendly chirping on the sidelines of a WNBA game ft. Spike Lee What Caitlin Clark remembers most from her rookie season (hint: it has nothing to do with her broken records) Listen to Erin’s show, Herlights, wherever you get your podcasts, and give her a follow on IG @erinkfoley.  Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

    55 min
  2. Well Played: NFL Week 3 Upsets, Caitlin’s Record Rookie Card, and White Sox Historic Woes

    SEP 24

    Well Played: NFL Week 3 Upsets, Caitlin’s Record Rookie Card, and White Sox Historic Woes

    Favorite after favorite fumbled the bag in week 3 of the NFL season, leaving sports journalists wondering: is this the year of the upsets? NFL insider Caroline Hendershot joins Amanda and Blake to give her POV and to share a special announcement you won’t want to miss. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  Why true crime fans everywhere are rejoicing in the to get Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal back The 120th L the White Sox took this week and how their social media team is responding Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani’s inauguration as the president of the 50/50 club  The record sale price on Caitlin Clark’s rookie card (hint: it’s higher than her salary)  A’ja Wilson’s league MVP three-peat, plus a WNBA playoffs roundup from Amanda NFL headlines including Raiders’ coach making “business decisions”, Bryce Young’s benching, and a milestone for women in the NFL  What Amanda, Blake, and Caroline are “stiff-arming” this week (we’re looking at you ticket resellers)

    48 min
  3. Well Played: Tua’s Tapped Out, Caitlin’s Controversial Click, and Winning Your Fantasy League with Matthew Berry

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    Well Played: Tua’s Tapped Out, Caitlin’s Controversial Click, and Winning Your Fantasy League with Matthew Berry

    Apparently if you say “injuries” three times in the mirror, Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season will appear. Amanda and Blake tackle the injury stories squashing the hopes and dreams of fantasy football leaguers everywhere.  In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe’s response to when an “intimate moment” was captured on his Instagram Live  WNBA player Caitlin Clark’s explanation as to why she liked Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris Tom Brady’s victory lap over Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in English football  What it’ll take for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire after his latest concussion  How many flags were thrown after five athletes were hit with the illegal hip drop tackle (spoiler alert: 0)  In or out: guardian caps on NFL player’s helmets A nod to A’ja Wilson who became the first WNBA player to score 1000 points in a season Fantasy Football legend Matthew Berry’s advice on how to maximize your chances this season, plus his roasting of Blake’s celebrity Skybox draft pick

    1h 9m
  4. Well Played: Rodgers Stumbles, Brady Fumbles, and Kendrick Humbles

    SEP 10

    Well Played: Rodgers Stumbles, Brady Fumbles, and Kendrick Humbles

    Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and Amanda is joined by special guest-host Claudia Rupcich of theSkimm to break it all down.  In this episode of Well Played, we’ll cover:  Tom Brady’s awkward debut as the highest paid commentator in sports A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo (seemingly) having their relationship spoiled by the mayor Steph Curry and Klay Thompson’s viral WNBA moment The controversial arrest of Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill prior to Sunday’s game Aaron Rodgers’ disappointing MNF performance This year’s selection for the Super Bowl halftime show All the famous faces seen at the US Open final (we’re looking at you Taylor Swift) Alex Morgan’s illustrious career comes to a close

    45 min
  5. Well Played: The NFL Returns, Tom Brady’s Vlogger Era, and Who’s Serving (Looks) at the US Open

    SEP 3

    Well Played: The NFL Returns, Tom Brady’s Vlogger Era, and Who’s Serving (Looks) at the US Open

    Football is back, and so are Amanda and Blake (fresh off their post-Olympics mini vacation) for another episode of Well Played. They’re ready to bring you weekly episodes about the sports stories dominating your feeds. Between major sporting events like the US Open and the kickoff of the NFL season, there’s a lot to get to this week.  In this episode of Well Played, we’ll cover:  Whether Tom Brady’s Youtube career sparks joy or gives us the ick (spoiler: kinda both?) The power of AI in sports via Yahoo Fantasy Football’s unsolicited roast of Amanda’s team The BBC sports commentator who is seeing his doctor instead of taking full accountability for sending sexually explicit texts to his coworkers Why some are calling the Paralympics TikTok account “edgy”  A quick Skimm of the NFL rule changes for kickoffs and hip-drop tackles, plus a preview of this weekend’s games  Why this year’s US Open feels like Fashion Week 2.0 with a side of tennis and Honey Deuces

    54 min
  6. Well Played: We Are the Champions, Jordan Chiles Summons an Army, Raygun’s Breaking Conspiracies, and Sha’Carri’s Bombastic Side Eye

    AUG 13

    Well Played: We Are the Champions, Jordan Chiles Summons an Army, Raygun’s Breaking Conspiracies, and Sha’Carri’s Bombastic Side Eye

    We’re pouring one out for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the last episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. From the most heartwarming moments to the most memeable ones, Amanda and Blake settle the score on the most iconic outcomes of the Games, plus what’s to come in the Los Angeles Games in 2028 (yes, we’re already talking about them).  In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  An update on USA Gymnastics’ appeal against the CAS stripping Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal  The moment Tom Cruise did the absolute most at the closing ceremony The buckets Team USA had to pull off to defend its Olympic winning streak in basketball Reactions to the Sha’Carri Richardson’s side-eye that dominated our feeds this weekend Track & field legend Carl Lewis’s response when the men’s team botched the 4x100m final for the 5th straight time  A comprehensive list of Amanda’s award-winning Olympics moments

    43 min
  7. Well Played: Breaking Free, Skinner Sends an “SOS”, Olympic Bromances, and the Skateboarder Who Gives a Duck

    AUG 8

    Well Played: Breaking Free, Skinner Sends an “SOS”, Olympic Bromances, and the Skateboarder Who Gives a Duck

    Sunday marks the end of the Olympics, and the vibes are big time sad. The US still has time to clinch more medals with team sports and track wrapping up this weekend, and the debut of the sport we’ve all been waiting for: breaking.  In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  If Simone Biles is responsible for taming the internet bullies coming for McKayla Skinner Why India’s woman wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, was disqualified and how much agency athletes have over their well-being This week’s track and field gold wins by Gabby Thomas, Cole Hocker, and Quincy Hall  The offensive trio leading the USWNT to the gold medal match against Brazil this weekend The history behind biting Olympic gold medals, plus the secret ingredient in this year’s medals (hint: it might be making one Parisian landmark structurally less sound) Amanda’s (potentially?) hot take on proposing at the Games

    40 min
  8. Well Played: Farewell to Women’s Gymnastics, Exes Competing Together, and Team USA Track & Field Wins

    AUG 6

    Well Played: Farewell to Women’s Gymnastics, Exes Competing Together, and Team USA Track & Field Wins

    We’re over halfway through the Paris Olympics and back with our fourth episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. After learning about the pair of Czech exes that slayed the tennis doubles competition, listeners learn that Amanda has a Hallmark rom-com in the works about the famed Olympic couple. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  The bulge that prevented a French pole vaulter from winning (yes, that bulge) More poo problems in the Seine and its effects on athletes Why, in her expert track & field opinion, Amanda believes both Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson won the 100m race Sha’carri Richardson’s first Olympic medal, plus the famed Jamaican athletes who bowed out of the 200m this week  How Simone Biles torched reporters after copping her final medal of these games  The bullying of Algerian women’s boxer, Imane Khelif

    38 min
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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. 

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