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The Dallas Cowboys held an introductory press conference for Christian Parker on Wednesday, and CP, as Schotty called him, gave us plenty to react and respond to.KEY TAKEAWAYS- NEW DC, WHO DIS?? Signals of a culture shift - Was there any significance to the absences of Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones? How does Christian Parkers philosophy compare to past Cowboys defensive coordinators?- THE PARKER PHILOSOPHY: How a 34-year-old "teacher" plans to fix a defense that felt stagnant under the old guard. What is diversity of education and how does that apply to challenges facing CP?- SCHEME CLUES: He said the defense will be 3-4 by nature but being multiple is the most important thing. What does this mean for the Cowboys' identity moving forward?- THE VIBE CHECK: How will Christian Parker handle a diverse group of personalities and learning styles? What type of culture will he build among the defense?(0:00) - New DC, new culture, new philosophy?(3:38) - The absences of Jerry and Stephen Jones(7:30) - "I'm ready." - CP discusses his preparation for his current role(12:29) - Christian Parker on his teaching philosophy(16:31) - Christian Parker describes "schematic versatility" and building around the players he has(25:22) - Building the playbook and making decisions despite the lack of continuity with the Cowboys defense. (30:18) - Defense will be "multiple" first foremost although it will be 3-4 by nature.

"Yesterday's bitterness is today's lead weight."Ilia Malinin entered the 2026 Milano Winter Olympics as the "Quad God," the heavy favorite to take home the gold. But after a series of shocking falls, he finished in 8th place, leaving the world wondering what happened to the best skater on the planet.In this segment of As It Is in Sports, So It Is in Life, we go beyond the ice to look at the mental game. We break down Malinin's performance and his "mask-off" moment regarding the 2022 Beijing Games to uncover three powerful life lessons:The Power of Persistence: Why perfection is a luxury, but showing up and "wobbling the least" is often what wins the gold.The Evolution of Pressure: How anxiety doesn't care about your resume, and why your mindset will always be your ceiling.The Ghost of Beijing: How holding onto "what should have been" can contaminate the 270 seconds you have right now.Whether you're an athlete, a professional, or just someone trying to stay upright in a chaotic world, Malinin's story is a reminder that you cannot win today's battle if you are still trying to settle an old score.Don't let your "Beijing" mess up your "Milan."

The NFL is officially in its "No Snitching" era. Today on The BLS Podcast, we're breaking down the league's massive grievance win over the NFLPA that effectively bans those viral player report cards from being made public. Is it about "sound methodology," or are owners just tired of being exposed for their subpar facilities?Plus, the Cowboys have apparently traded in the "Good Ol' Boys" club for a batch of new-hires with an average age of 35.3. Is it a masterstroke of innovation or a very expensive experiment?Finally, for "As It Is in Sports, So It Is in Life," we look at Ilia Malinin's shocking 8th-place finish at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano. We're talking about the weight of expectations, the "Ghost of Beijing," and why perfection isn't actually required for achievement.0:00 - Happy Valentine's Day2:35 - Shout Outs and Call Outs: Press Coverage and Criticism of Amber Glenn9:55 - Calling Out copyright and licensing issues causing Olympic athletes to change their music at the last minute15:23 - The Dallas Cowboys and the Power of Youth! (The Dallas Cowboys have one of the youngest groups of new hires in their recent history.) 30:14 - NFL wins grievance against NFLPA - Team report cards can no longer be shared publicly42:06 - As it is in Sports, So it is in Life: The Fall of the Quad God - What We Can Learn from Ilia Malinin Missing Out on Gold

Is Arsenal "boring," or are they just better at the game than everyone else? Today's "As it is in Sports, so it is in Life" examines why the Gunners are being criticized for their set-piece dominance and what that reveals about how people treat your success in the real world.In this segment from yesterday's stream, we discuss the "Proper Football" myth. Using Arsenal's incredible conversion rates and a surprising look back at the Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova "loudness" controversy, we explore why people often move the goalposts when they can't beat you at your own game.MAJOR KEYS ✨

From federal security protocols to the globalization of the NFL, we're breaking down the facts behind the headlines. (5:48) - Super Bowl Security: ICE vs Bad Bunny(20:08) - Where the Rooney Rule fails(31:50) - Why the Cowboys are the most likely option to host December's NFL game in Mexico City(55:52) - Infantino's irresponsible stance on not placing a ban on Russia or Israel(76:04) - As it is in sports, so it is in life: What we can learn from Arsenal about ignoring the hatersIn this episode, we discuss:Super Bowl Security & ICE: What does a "Tier One" event rating actually mean? We clarify the roles of Homeland Security, the Secret Service, and why ICE's presence at the Super Bowl is more common than you think. The Rooney Rule & NFL Diversity: With zero Black head coaches hired this cycle, we look at the pause of the NFL's Accelerator Program and why "CEO-type" alignment is the new hiring hurdle. NFL Globalization: Why the Dallas Cowboys are the logical choice to host the first international game in the renovated Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. FIFA World Cup Updates: Breaking down the new "FIFA Fast Pass" visa and why FIFA's stance on Russia and Israel is sparking debate about neutrality vs. protocol. Cricket World Cup Crisis: How a $500 million geopolitical standoff in the T20 World Cup serves as a warning for FIFA and the NFL. As It Is In Sports, So It Is In Life: Don't let the haters talk you out of your strengths. We use Arsenal's set-piece strategy and record-breaking defense to show why winning is the only response that matters.

The Indiana Hoosiers didn't just win a championship; they rewrote the rulebook on what is possible. In this video, we break down the powerful life lessons learned from IU's climb to the summit - from the power of unwavering belief to the vulnerability required to be honest about one's shortcomings. Whether you're a lifelong Hoosier fan or just looking for a spark of motivation, these takeaways from the gridiron will inspire you to tackle your own "impossible" goals.

WATCH: Is the Culture of the #DallasCowboys Chaningg?? https://youtube.com/shorts/mgMMZWr18pk?feature=shareThe Dallas Cowboys have officially found their man. In a move that shocks the NFC East, Dallas has hired Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator and DB coach Christian Parker as their new Defensive Coordinator.After a 2025 season that saw the Cowboys defense finish 32nd in points allowed and 30th in total yards, Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer are moving away from the "veteran retread" model and betting on one of the brightest young minds in football.In tonight's livestream, we are doing a "Read & React" of six essential articles to break down:- Who is Christian Parker? From his time in Green Bay and Denver to his Super Bowl run with Philly.- The Track Record: His role in developing stars like Patrick Surtain II, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean.- The Impact: Can a 34-year-old first-time DC handle the pressure of America's Team?We're diving into the traits that got him hired and what you can expect on the field in 2026.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the chat! #DallasCowboys #ChristianParker #CowboysNation #NFLNews #cowboysdefense (0:00) - Who is Christian Parker and What Can He Do for the Cowboys Defense?(2:30) - Christian Parker represents 3 things people thought Jerry Jones would never do(6:50) - Shout outs and callouts(10:19) - Why Terry Pegula botched that press conference so badly(12:15) - The Dallas Cowboys have been on their best behavior this offseason(15:17) - A few tweets about Christian Parker(16:44) Christian Parker predicted to eventually become an NFL head coach(19:16) - Parker has a unique understanding of who his players are and what they're capable of(21:45) - Parker goes above and beyond to help players learn their position and reach their potential(27:07) - Parker has earned the respect of veteran coaches like Sean Payton(32:40) - Parker has had a coach's mindset since he was a teenager in high school!(36:30) - Parker is a football nerd with a unique ability to connect with players and earn their trust(44:28) - Can Parker do for Shavon Revel and DaRon Bland what he did for Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean(57:59) - The Cowboys defense needs consistency and a "North Star."(61:28) - As It Is in Sports, So it Is in Life: Lessons we should all learn from the Indiana Hoosiers 2025-26 football team

FROM JAN 17 LIVESTREAMJohn Oliver says FIFA is cartel with the best product. Eugene Khoza says all of football is a scam. Trevor Noah says football is *checks notes* the most beautiful thing that has ever existed.... okay.In today's episode, we break down where they're each right, wrong, or misdirected as we break down this clip from Trevor Noah's "What Now?" podcast.(0:00) - Why I was inspired to respond to this video(1:06) - Eugene Khoza says football fans are "men loving men."(2:15) - The truth about why men don't watch women's sports(13:54) - Eugene's soccer ball argument that kinda pissed me off(19:41) - Kids being groomed and forced into camps(27:51) - FIFA has dropped the ball on developing young athletes(32:39) - White collar racketeering and why John Oliver and Eugene Khoza weren't seeing eye-to-eye.(34:20) - Are we "bad people" for still loving football despite connected atrocities?(37:18) - FIFA has improved young athlete development in some areas. (41:00) - If FIFA is a cartel, they might actually be dealing crack.(45:17) - "I didn't know soccer was this gutta"(48:57) - "Soccer/ football is a racist sport"(55:37) - As it is in sports, so it is in life: Caleb Williams on using frustration and anger

RECORDED JANUARY 9, 2026I'm hitting the road to Austin for an anime convention, but the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new Defensive Coordinator is just getting started! After the recent press conference featuring Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, and Brian Schottenheimer, and the announcement of who the Cowboys requested to speak to, one name stands out as the clear favorite: Jim Leonhard.In this "on-the-go" livestream, I break down why Leonhard's background as a 10-season undrafted safety makes him the "diamond in the rough" whisperer the Cowboys need right now. We also dive into the shifting culture in the locker room and why the defense is starting to set the tone for the entire team.(0:00) - Intro(1:04) - Schotty and the Joneses described what they were looking for in a defensive coordinator(2:49) - Cowboys DC candidates better have a vision and plan(3:49) - Jim Leonhard can identify quality defensive backs(5:18) - Jim Loenhard believes in fitting scheme to personnel(7:36) - The changing culture of the Dallas Cowboys and where Jim Leonhard fits(14:29) - Jerry Jones admits Jourdan Lewis is the nickel who got away(25:27) - Recap of the 3 reasons Jim Leonhard is a good fit for Cowboys defensive coordinatorIn this episode, we discuss:âœPlayer Development: Why Jim Leonard's history is exactly what our defensive backs need.âœScheme vs. Personnel: Fixing the mistakes of the past and fitting the system to the talent we actually have (Kenny Clark, Quinnen Williams, and Osa Odighizuwa).âœThe Culture Shift: Why Schottenheimer's comments about leadership point toward a "grittier" defensive-led locker room.âœJerry's Admissions: Breaking down Jerry Jones' surprising comments on Jordan Lewis and past roster moves.Are you Team Jim Leonard, or do you have someone else in mind? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

College football players Ben and Keller Patterson discuss the impact of the transfer portal on D2 athletes, politics and business of college football, and player and team development.

The firings of Matt Eberflus and Ruben Amorim, 4500 student athletes in the transfer portal, and a looming WNBA strike teach valuable life lessons about getting results, knowing your worth, and standing on business.

Jerry Jones got rid of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after a historically bad season by the Dallas Cowboys defense, and we discuss whether or not the Micah Parsons trade left a hole that coaching couldn't fix. Plus, we dive deep into the NCAA Transfer Portal with Keller and Ben Patterson to reveal the "business" side of college football and it's impact: from the death of team building to the pressure on D2 players.(0:00) - Intros(1:22) - Shout outs and call outs(2:07) - Unrivaled Women's Basketball & WNBA CBA Negotiation Updates(4:43) - Dallas Cowboys fired Matt Eberflus: Discussing personnel vs coaching and who should be next(30:55) - Realities of the NCAA transfer portal(38:48) - NIL deals, college football politics, and the death of team building(45:42) - As it is in sports, so it is in life: a season of accountability

Jerry Jones popped up on Michael Irvin's podcast and had plenty to say about Micah Parsons and his contract negotiations. In this episode, I break down what Jerry said and what it all means for Parsons, the Cowboys' front office, and fans who are watching this drama unfold.#DallasCowboys #JerryJones #MicahParsons #MichaelIrvin #CowboysNation

Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee got married in a private ceremony recently, and somehow, word got out that there was no pre-nuptial agreement in place. Travis is getting dragged for it. It sparked more rumors about Leanna. I had thoughts on all of it.

RECORDED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | Timestamps Below Folks are focused on the wrong things when it comes to #CalebWilliams and who should draft him. Caleb being drafted to the #ChicagoBears with the first overall pick in the #NFLDraft might not actually be the best thing for everyone. (0:00) - Bitches Love Caleb Williams (2:17) - Is Caleb Williams ready to be a starting quarterback in the NFL? (5:00) - Rumors about Caleb Williams being "anti-Chicago" (Colin Cowherd relays message from Caleb Williams) (8:40) - The real problem(s) with the Chicago Bears (13:30) - Caleb's need for development (17:10) - My response to the panelists on Get Up (33:08) - The potential win-win-win situation for everyone. (38:16) - The Chicago Bears have other issues to work on besides their quarterback. (41:00) - Caleb Williams has dedicated practically his entire life to becoming one of the best quarterbacks ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED FEB 1, 2024 | TImestamps below In this special edition of Bitches Love Sports, Jazz Monet discusses the possible merger between ESPN and NFL Media. Should NFL players and fans be concerned about this merger? Let's zoom in to the part of this story that relates to the NFL's history and reputation when it comes to diversity and inclusion. (0:00) - Potential merger between NFL, ESPN, Disney (1:00) - How long has Disney wanted to sell ESPN? (4:45) - Major changes on the horizon for the NFL (5:27) - How will the merger work? (6:27) - What the NFLPA might look into (9:40) - The threat of media bias (10:24) - Stephen A Smith reacts to news of the possible partnership (12:14) - Jim Trotter is proof that the NFL does not like being questioned on race and diversity Subscribe to Blk News Network - https://www.youtube.com/@blknewsnetwork Subscribe Bitches Love Sports - https://www.youtube.com/@bitcheslovesports Follow Bitches Love Sports - https://twitter.com/BtchesLuvSports --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDING OF A LIVE YOUTUBE BROADCAST THAT TOOK PLACE ON JANUARY 19, 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

ORIGINALLY BROADCAST LIVE ON YOUTUBE - OCTOBER 14, 2023 - ABOUT 2:30PM On Friday night, the Colorado Buffaloes got off to a good start for once this season. At halftime, they led the Stanford Cardinal 29-0. However, the Cardinal rallied back and tied the game by the end of regulation. Standford ended up winning 46-43. So what happened? Jazz Monet examines the post game sound of Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders for answers. Then, she breaks down a few of the things that went wrong for the Buffs. TIMESTAMPS (5:15) - Coach Prime postgame press conference (31:18) - Shedeur Sanders postgame press conference (46:25) - On-Field issues late in the first half (53:45) - Breaking down film of the first sack (01:01:32) - The Buffaloes really unraveled in the 3rd quarter (01:20:06) - Addressing detractors of Coach Prime, the Sanders family, and the Colorado Buffaloes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

From a conversation that took place on Monday, July 17, 2023. Lethal had the opportunity to ask former #DallasCowboys receiver Dez Bryant about his thoughts on the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and players' roles in negotiations. Through that conversation, we got to learn a lot more about Dez Bryant and the platform he helped create, Personal Corner. Dez delivered a passionate response that shed light on some of the events that impacted his career, the truth about how players impact the CBA, and why he is so dedicated to player empowerment and advocacy. All of this took place in a Twitter Space hosted by Personal Corner. Give it a listen, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. FOLLOW ON TWITTER Personal Corner: https://twitter.com/personalcorner Dez Bryant: https://twitter.com/DezBryant Bitches Love Sports: https://twitter.com/BtchesLuvSports --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED MAY 2, 2023| Timestamps to come... We've been going live on YouTube more often, so some things are late making it onto Spotify and other podcast platforms. This episode was recorded two months before its Spotify release, but there's some good stuff in here that can be enjoyed regardless. If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you're notified about our latest content and when we go live! https://www.youtube.com/@bitcheslovesports Also, follow us on Twitter. We love to hear from listeners on there! https://twitter.com/BtchesLuvSports --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED MAY 29, 2023 | Timestamps to come... S-Pain and Lethal discuss expectations for Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Other topics: Are interceptions really in Dak Prescott's DNA? What to do about all the negative Dallas Cowboys takes Potential unintended consequences of the NFL's new fair catch rule and flex scheduling policy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 | Timestamps to come... This episode ended up being a very off-the-cuff conversation with Voch Lombardi. We discussed Mike McCarthy's offensive philosophy, what we expect from Caleb Williams, and even touched on mental health. TIMESTAMPS (1:48) Introducing Voch Lombardi (11:03) How Voch became Voch (17:58) Mental Health Awareness - Imposter Syndrome (33:46) "Twitter is not a real place." - Voch Lombardi (47:30) Mike McCarthy and PCP (55:08) Voch is not a basketball fan (57:05) Is Lebron James' legacy affected by the Lakers being swept by the Nuggets? (1:07:25) S-Pain educates Voch on professional soccer (1:11:14) College football and Caleb Williams (1:17:02) About Lincoln Riley (1:25:03) Ja Morant's wellness check (1:43:22) A preview for next week --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 | Timestamps to come... Lethal and S-Pain invite Cowboys fans, draft analysts and other guests to the show to discuss the NFL draft just hours before it kicks off. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 | Timestamps to come... Lethal and S-Pain welcome Akoye to the show to talk about the Dallas Cowboys fanbase and public perception of Dak Prescott. CLICK HERE watch Akoye's latest video "Dak Prescott "The NFL's Most Hated" (The REAL Reason Fans Don't Like Dak)" Follow Akoye on Instagram: @akoyemedia Follow Akoye on Twitter: @AkoyeMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 | Timestamps to come... In this episode, Lethal talks to movement specialist George Whitehead about load management for professional athletes. They also discuss cumulative injury cycles and the mental and emotional well-being of elite athletes. George is a strength coach, movement specialist, and course instructor at DBC Fitness in Miami, FL. Follow him on Instagram: @george_dbcfit TIMESTAMPS (1:22) - Introducing George Whitehead and the topic of load management (9:30) - The current conversation surrounding load management, especially in the NBA. (12:50) - George explains the "old school" perspective on load management vs pushing to one's limits. (13:20) - George discusses Charles Barkley's post-career injuries (15:00) - "You are getting a used car..." --- Today's athletes have more wear and tear on their bodies by the time they go pro than athletes of the past. (18:30) - Youth athletes could benefit from more experienced and well-informed trainers. (26:31) - A lot of college and pro athletes have been taught improper movement patterns. (30:45) - Why a player might want to or be told to take a game off. (35:45) - Devin Booker's string of injuries. (37:47) - Ezekiel Elliott's career and the impact of injuries. (43:00) - Wear and tear on basketball players vs football players (45:00) - Basketball is basically plyometrics with a ball. (47:16) - Some trainers do things with athletes that are not what those athletes actually need. (48:43) - Some athletes are hiring trainers that are ill-informed and/or lack experience. (51:10) - Can a good trainer cancel out the impact of a bad trainer? (54:42) - Sometimes, we can see injuries coming based on what we've seen of an athlete's training program (55:17) - Why even the most experienced athletes lack knowledge of injury prevention, proper training, and recovery modalities. (59:30) - Some athletes have been improving their methods for their entire careers (1:01:40) - What commentators should absolutely keep in mind when discussing load management. (1:01:40) - "Old school" athletes should understand that everything they did wasn't necessarily better. They could have had longer careers with a bit a of load management. (1:07:20) - The physical decline of Byron Johnson (1:09:36) - Helping an athlete decide if they should take time off (1:14:45) - A correlation between an athlete's production and their tendency to play through injuries. (1:20:25) - Pain sends us a signal about our bodies. It's up to athletes to pay attention to those signals. (1:21:26) - Is it even worth it for professional athletes to play with an injury? Is it better to take time off to completely heal? (1:27:00) - What fans should think about when I player sits out, takes time off, or retires. (1:28:06) - The humanity of athletes is taken out of the conversation way too often. (1:32:14) - Recommendations for athletes to stay healthy and prolong their careers. (1:35:48) - Professional athletes and mental health (Ja Morant) (1:37:40) - The mentality of high performers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 TIMESTAMPS (1:50) Super Bowl LVII (6:23) Explaining the Super Bowl to weebs (11:39) Lethal clarifying her stance on Jalen Hurts (16:40) Defending Dak Prescott is an "extreme stance" among sports fans (18:40) It's not easy being a fangirl (26:50) Eyes are on Nicole Lynn (39:07) The "controversial" holding call during Super Bowl LVII (53:30) Micah Parsons' "social anxiety" tweet (54:24) Principles of Ethical Fangirling (59:44) Ethical Fandom (fangirls or otherwise) (1:05:22) Michael Irvin - what we know and don't know about the accusations of sexual misconduct (1:12:30) Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets (1:17:33) WNBA Super Teams (1:20:27) Micah Parsons announces his foot fetish (1:23:15) Shout out to the Arizona Derby Dames, hosts of the 1st annual Roller Rage tournament (1:27:10) Shout out to Rollomite --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED MONDAY JAN 30 | Timestamps to come... Recording of our recent broadcast that went live on Twitter and Facebook. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023 | Timestamps to come... This episode was mostly us catching up and previewing what we'll be excited to talk about in the coming year. "Season 2" is not so much an indicator of time passed or episodes released. It's moreso in indicator of us reaching a new stage in our development of this podcast and associated content. We are very much looking forward to what's in store in the coming months. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

(1:55) Shout out to Team Black Diaspora Roller Derby (14:03) Why ethnicity-based teams are important in roller derby right now (24:24) Shout out to the New Orleans Pelicans (26:03) Shout out to Stan Everett for the tasteful shade thrown at the Lakers (30:00) Shout out to the Phoenix Suns, especially Devin Booker for how he handled Klay Thompson (36:09) Shout out to Devin Booker's beautiful voice (42:23) Shout out to the Dallas Cowboys, especially CeeDee Lamb for his improvements at the WR position (50:25) Shout out to Micah Parsons (63:19) Shout out to the Portland Thorns (68:48) What roller derby leagues can learn from the investigation into the NWSL sex abuse scandal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 | Timestamps to come... We hardly edited this at all. Our bad. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Lethal and S-Pain discuss CeeDee Lamb's redemption, what they've learned from the win over the Giants, why they're afraid for Carson Wentz, and why it's still f*ck Michael Irvin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

Hopefully you'll laugh along with us as we struggle to stay on topic and get through our shout outs and call outs of the week. Recorded September 28, 2022 | Timestamps to come... TOPICS COVERED: Stephen A. Smith's New Podcast Ime Udoka Brett Favre Dallas Cowboys Spain's National Women's Football Team, La Roja CeeDee Lamb USA Basketball A'ja Wilson Princess Lang and the USC Majorettes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 | Timestamps below TIMESTAMPS (1:17) Shout out to Violet Crown Roller Derby (5:44) Shout out to Deion Sanders and Jackson State University Football (6:15) Shout out to Lincoln Riley, Caleb Williams, and the USC Trojans (7:37) Calling out Stephen A. Smith for subtly reinforcing the idea that the WNBA is inferior to the NBA (9:00) Shout out to Becky Hammon, A'ja Wilson, and the Las Vegas Aces for winning the first WNBA Championship in franchise history (9:44) WNBA coach salaries compared to NBA coach salaries (10:56) Becky Hammon went undrafted and said herself that she was not tall or athletic enough for the WNBA (12:03) The physicality, culture, and evolution of the Las Vegas Aces (17:19) Calling out ESPN - You can discuss women's sports for more than 30 seconds (18:45) Shout out to A'ja Wilson for getting Defensive Player of the Year and WNBA MVP (18:57) Shout out to the Connecticut Sun, especially Jonquel Jones and DeWanna Bonner (19:59) What we're expecting from the WNBA next season (22:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the New Orleans Saints, 20 - 10 (23:00) The fight between Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore (29:25) Why Jameis Winston's game fell apart after the fight (and what would have been different if Sean Payton were still head coach) (34:22) How our emotions affect our gameplay (38:47) The Dallas Cowboys defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, 20 - 17 (39:27) Who is responsible for the differences we saw on offense from the Dallas Cowboys? (41:30) Cooper Rush and his chemistry with the team (42:32) Should Cooper Rush continue starting in place of Dak Prescott after his injury heals? (45:28) Cooper Rush is a different type of leader than Dak Prescott (49:15) The Cowboys' offense looked better, but in the end defense saved the day (51:30) Brian Baldinger's analaysis of Micah Parsons (MPP = Micah Parsons Problem) (54:20) Micah Parsons reminds S-Pain of CJ Esquivel (56:10) The mechanics of Micah Parsons (66:40) Lethal now owns one of the tackiest pieces of CeeDee Lamb merchandise that you will ever see --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Lethal defends CeeDee (surprise, surprise) Lethal has words for Michael Irvin S-Pain has words for Skip and Shannon Why it was inappropriate for Skip and Shannon to speculate about reasons for Micah's absence from their show Why we expect great things from CeeDee Lamb in the future --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2022| Timestamps to Come... U.S. Open, Frances Tiafoe, and Carlos Alcaraz WNBA Finals, Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces Robert Sarver, Phoenix Suns, racist and misogynistic comments --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 | Timestamps to come... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Accusations against Matt Araiza Why it's a terrible idea for Micah Parsons to appear on Undisputed Lethal's Trip to the Star in Frisco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED AUGUST 23, 2022| Timestamps below (2:34) Why we keep recording episodes even though we're super busy (3:19) The importance of minimizing gatekeeping among sports fans (5:23) These bronze medals are heavy (8:10) Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension (10:45) "Those CBAs do be complicated..." (13:40) Why "treatment" is not an acceptable consequence for Deshaun Watson. (16:51) The power dynamics sometimes at play when sexual requests are made. (20:10) Serena Williams' retirement (23:06) Shout out to KeVontae Turpin for amazing pre-season play (23:44) Is it Turpin Time? (25:34) Shout out to Simi Fehoko for being hot (27:12) KeVontae Turpin as a receiver? (27:31) Is KeVontae Turpin too small to be a receiver? (29:00) "KeVontae is a smaller version of CeeDee" - S-Pain (31:16) Trevon Diggs is Saxx's new Chief Ball Officer (35:07) Bitches love Micah Parsons. Always. (35:30) Micah Parsons was probably working on this year's strategy last year. (36:08) Defense is becoming a bigger part of the identity of the Dallas Cowboys --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Fleur De Lethal, S-Pain, and Naked Alien discuss who personalities clashes can affect teammates during competition and what it looks like to make sacrifices for the sake of progress and growth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED JUNE 14, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Lethal starts off this episode wondering if all of her faves are "soft." Then S-Pain and Lethal discuss whether or not Russell Wilson is a "square" and how being a square could affect an athlete's status on their team. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Lethal and S-Pain talk about Violet Crown Roller Derby's first public scrimmage, how it came to be, and what they remember most. They also discuss what it's like partnering with Austin Anarchy and what to expect from Violet Crown Roller Derby and Austin Anarchy in the coming months. For more coverage of our derby related shenanigans, make sure you follow Violet Crown Roller Derby on Instagram (@violetcrownrollerderby, https://www.instagram.com/violetcrownrollerderby/) and Austin Anarchy as well (@atxanarchy, https://www.instagram.com/atxanarchy/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED MAY 17, 2022 | Timestamps to come... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED MAY 10, 2022 | Timestamps to Come... S-Pain and Lethal react to post game interviews of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Then, with special guest Tiffany Cook of Every Kid Sports, they discuss Devin Booker's development as a teammate, the evolution of the marketing and presentation of women athletes, and whether or not Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson was out of pocket for tweeting his suggestion to put a SECOND NFL team in Dallas. Tiffany Cook is the Marketing and Communications Director for Every Kid Sports, a nonprofit organization that pays youth sports registration fees. To learn more, CLICK HERE to visit EveryKidSports.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED APRIL 26, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Lethal and S-Pain discuss Kevin Durant's leadership qualities (well... lack thereof) and catch up on what's been going on with Jason Tatum, Devin Booker, CeeDee Lamb, Ezekiel Elliott, and the WNBA. TIMESTAMPS (1:15) - Flashback: Lethal and S-Pain discuss the expectations being placed on Kevin Durant. (5:10) - Months later, folks still have unrealistic expectations of Kevin Durant (14:34) - Could Ben Simmons have made a difference? (15:15) - Some truths about competitive athletes who are working on their mental health and conditioning (22:25) - S-Pain explains why it's important to be considerate when publicly discussing mental health. (28:45) - Lethal saw the potential in Jason Tatum all along. (30:09) - Devin Booker has developed a lot this year, too. (31:29) - Lethal is highly upset about Devin Booker's hamstring injury (37:07) - The New Orleans Pelicans look like a whole different team in the post season (38:30) - Would Seth Curry be in the NBA if his last name weren't Curry? (42:46) - "When a dude is banging you, you're supposed to roll off of him." - Charles Barkley (49:19) - S-Pain is really excited about DeMarcus Lawrence's haircut (50:10) - CeeDee Lamb: El Receptor Abierto Mas Guapo Del Mundo (50:40) - More people seem to be more accepting of the idea of CeeDee Lamb being WR1 (56:50) - Part of being a bitch who loves sports is interacting with the sports world in a way that fits your lifestyle. (63:23) - It is a blessing to be able to make money playing a sport you love. (64:38) - WNBA Fantasy Basketball (66:57) - Brittney Griner (70:00) - Not everything in the world of sports is 100% "fair" (73:08) - Final shout outs to Devin Booker and CeeDee Lamb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 | Timestamps to come... Lethal and S-Pain talk about roller derby, SXSW, and some of the most discussed sports headlines that popped up during their break. KEY TIMESTAMPS (0:52) - Kim Kardashian & the Concept of Work (3:43) - Trans Visibility Day (8:03) - ATX Womxn's Sports at SXSW (12:34) - It's impossible to discuss women in sports or sports media without discussing the history of women's rights and liberation (23:05) - Maria Taylor should have been on the nice couch with the good lighting... (28:00) - Why do people let Lethal pretend she's normal sized? (30:09) - There are so many things besides gender that can create disparities among athletes. (35:00) - Getting derby penalties on purpose (39:49) - Cowboys fans talking sh*t about CeeDee Lamb (53:57) - The changing landscape of Austin roller derby (57:02) - A message to all the people salty about the current state of roller derby (1:00:00) - The importance of a creative approach to roller derby (1:07:27) - Changing a culture is not easy (1:15:52) - A dude smacked another dude. It's not that deep (Will Smith & Chris Rock) (1:21:51) - Bruce Arians stepping down from coaching (1:24:36) - Our last takes on the DeShaun Watson situation (until there are new developments) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 | Timestamps to come... We discuss Ja Morant's greatness, why Art Briles should never have been hired, and why this is the PERFECT time to get into Women's College Basketball. CONTENT WARNING: Between (29:27) and (52:16) we discuss some of the acts of sexual misconduct and assault of which various athletes were accused while Art Briles was a coach at Baylor University. LINKS ARTICLE: The timeline of Art Briles' downfall at Baylor before his hire at Grambling State TIMESTAMPS (0:18) - Social media response to a clip from our last episode (8:29) - Shout Outs and Call Outs (9:22) - Shout Out to Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes (12:44) - Shout Out to Ja Morant for his 52 point game and for generally being awesome (20:03) - The NFL announces 5 internationally staged games for 2022 (25:08) - Why it was a terrible decision for Grambling State University to hire Art Briles as an offensive coordinator (28:49) - The timeline of Art Briles' downfall at Baylor before his hire at Grambling State (29:27) - Descriptions of accusations and charges filed against players while Briles was a coach (This conversation involves mention of various acts of sexual misconduct and assault.) (52:31) Sam Acho explains that decision makers in sports often care more about wins and losses than character and integrity (58:52) - The Bitch's Guide to March Madness (59:18) - Why right now is the best time to get into women's basketball (61:19) - What is Selection Sunday? (63:09) - How teams are selected for the NCAA Basketball Tournaments (64:57) - Notable conferences in men's and women's NCAA Basketball to keep an eye on (68:24) - How to watch the games (68:29) - Why bitches who love sports love YouTube TV (73:50) - Why it's important to tweet about women athletes (74:47) - How to choose who to root for (79:59) - What to do while you watch March Madness (87:10) - We're taking a break!! So join the community and follow us on social media if you want to see new content over the next few weeks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 | Timestamps below Links: JOIN THE BLS COMMUNITY! ARTICLE: USWNT, U.S. Soccer Federation settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million ARTICLE: XFL to be 'petri dish' for football innovation, prospect development as part of partnership agreement with NFL ARTICLE: CeeDee Lamb's Lamborghini Urus Is a Fiery Display of Intense Aggression (2:00) Shout out to the BLS Community (3:30) Do we care about Aaron Rodgers? (6:03) Do we care about LeBron? (7:09) Zach LaVine might be an actual superhero (8:35) LeBron's comments about Sam Presti (10:14) Do we need to over analyze LeBron's statements to interpret his feelings about Rob Pelinka (12:20) LeBron is tiiiiiiiiired (18:23) JuWan Howard, "the Michigan coach who, like, hit the other coach" (21:58) Was it a punch, a slap, ...or a mush? (25:05) JuWan Howard mushed a guy. (41:48) USWNT defeated New Zealand 5-0 (42:11) "Own Goal was killing it in the first half!" (49:08) USWNT, U.S. Soccer Federation settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million (49:27) Details of the lawsuit (59:11) What needs to happen now to complete litigation (1:08:40) XFL to be 'petri dish' for football innovation, prospect development as part of partnership agreement with NFL (1:18:10) The NFL's partnership with the XFL is one new way for the NFL to support diverse hires and the advancement of minorities and women in administrative and coaching positions. (1:26:15) CeeDee Lamb's Lamborghini Urus Is a Fiery Display of Intense Aggression --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 | Timestamps below CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE BLS COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK! Watch the video version of this podcast for the full BLS experience. S-Pain and Lethal discuss the Super Bowl. Lethal shares her plan to improve diversity and fair hiring in the NFL... then, S-Pain adds her spin. An unfolding situation involving U.S. Soccer proves most people only pretend to care about women's sports Lethal shares the story of the first time she was introduced to Erin Jackson Key Timestamps (0:43) Congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams for winning the Super Bowl! (4:53) The range of emotions Odell Beckham Jr experienced during the Super Bowl (7:49) The importance of trusting your best players (13:35) Join the BLS Community! (17:34) What we want to see in the NFL next year. (22:02) Forget about the Rooney Rule!! (24:49) "Diverse bidders" are being actively recruited for the sale of the Denver Broncos... seriously?? (28:20) Lethal: "If I was Roger Goodell..." (31:36) S-Pain: Molly would help improve diversification of hires in the NFL (38:45) Shout out to the WNBA for the largest ever capital raise for a women's sports property (44:00) Sha'Carri Richardson speaks up on the Valieva scandal (53:41) Nets - 76ers trade (54:20) Why people shouldn't call into question Ben Simmons' claims of having mental health issues (58:12) Are unrealistic expectations being placed on Kevin Durant? (64:36) SheBelieves Cup (69:06) Calling out U.S. Soccer for ignoring the predatory and abusive behavior of coach Rory Dames against young girls and women (78:55) This situation with U.S. Soccer and Rory Dames is proof that many people only pretend to care about women's sports and woman athletes (83:38) Congratulations to Erin Jackson for being the first Black woman to win a speed skating medal in the Winter Olympics. (88:43) Lethal tells the story of the first time she spoke to Erin Jackson (96:27) CeeDee Lamb speaks on the situation between Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals (100:00) CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons are surprised by "hatred" of the Dallas Cowboys --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 | Timestamps to come... In this episode, we discuss whether Liz Cambage is right to be disgruntled over Becky Hammon's high WNBA coaching salary, the implications of the "Lia Thomas situation" on college sports, and our thoughts about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL claiming discrimination and unfair hiring practices. But first, S-Pain shares her plan to "catch" CeeDee Lamb. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022| Timestamps below CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE BLS COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK! Lethal interviews former NFL running back Niyi Sobo about his work as a mindset coach, his perspective on team culture and coaching philosophies, and what it was like playing for Coach Sean Payton. Click the links below or search your preferred platform to hear more from Niyi: SPORTS MOTIVATION PODCAST GET YOUR MIND RIGHT PODCAST Visit imnotyou.com for more information or imnotyou.com/ki to work with Niyi. (1:45) Welcome Niyi Sobo to the show (3:51) Niyi talks about his work as a mindset coach (6:47) The importance of accountability as an aspect of team culture (7:33) Niyi describes how to create a structure for accountability (9:29) Does growth always come with a certain amount of pain or discomfort? (12:25) All of us have to go through a transformation in order to achieve success (13:52) Where should you start if you want to become a high performer? (23:34) The importance and benefit of having a coach (25:12) You don't have to have the best plan, but what you do need to do is go hard. (26:04) Niyi talks about what it was like to play for Sean Payton (33:39) Niyi's podcast episode that completely changed Lethal's philosophy on leadership (35:32) What is the best way to get teammates to value mindset development? (37:00) The importance of establishing a coaching/ leadership philosophy (47:19) The importance of aligning daily habits with an established philosophy (52:20) The importance of applying pressure before it's necessary --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message

RECORDED THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 2022 | Timestamps below Link: Episode discussing the IOC's new guidelines regarding trans athletes Link: The episode where we discussed our experiences playing a contact sport with and against trans women athletes (9:29) Australian Open Shout Outs (16:26) Erin Jackson is headed to the Winter Olympics (21:07) The Mark Cuban Drug Company (29:25) Bitches Love Chef Hoppie (35:15) NFL Shout Outs (35:57) Bengals - Titans (37:57) Packers - 49ers (41:09) What would the narrative be without the blocked punt TD in the Packers game? (43:46) Rams - Bucs (45:13) Even when being paid millions for a job, the experience matters (53:50) The importance of camaraderie and respect in the locker room (55:32) Chiefs - Bills (56:57) Do NFL Overtime rules make sense? (59:11) Do the defenses of NFL teams get enough credit? (64:30) Dallas Cowboys fans still in their feelings over the loss to the 49ers? (65:40) Now that we've seen more playoff games, should we change our opinions on Dak Prescott? (71:20) What is the REAL issue with Dak's reaction to the Cowboys' loss in the Playoffs? (79:25) Dan Quinn returning as Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator (82:57) Micah Parsons going to the (other) Super Bowl (85:32) Speculation that Sean Payton might become head coach of the Dallas Cowboys (93:02) NCAA adopts new guidelines regarding trans athletes to more closely align with guidelines being used by the International Olympic Committee (95:58) Public response to the new NCAA guidelines (98:04) Fear of trans athletes stems from fear of men --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitches-love-sports/message