On Her Turf

This June marks 50 years since Title IX passed into law. While many advancements have been made, issues of inequity continue to persist in women's sports. Ahead of the anniversary NBC News and NBC Sports have launched In Their Court, a five-part podcast hosted by U.S. Olympic medalist, Ibtihaj Muhammad, that explores the evolution of Title IX through the eyes of one, pivotal sport: women's basketball. This series will feature the stories of the women who, over the past 50 years, fought for Title IX, advanced it, and are now using their voices to pay it forward on and off the court. We hope you enjoy this first episode, and for more visit In Their Court wherever you get your podcasts.

Joining the pod from the NBC Olympic headquarters in Stamford, CT, Kelly Clark gives her thoughts on what it's like to be behind the Olympic mic versus competing in snowboarding. Plus, she gives insight on the moment she knew it was time to retire and the difficulties behind sustained Olympic success. To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTokaccounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Joining the pod from Super Bowl LVI, Jennifer King gives her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful black female coach in the NFL, including how she motivates her players, and what it takes to stay at the top of her game.  Plus, find out which famous actress she is related too! To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Winter and Summer Olympian Lolo Jones discusses her frustrations towards the bobsled qualifying process, the mental toll it took on her, and the overall lack of opportunities for women to compete compared to men in Olympic bobsled.  Lolo also talks about her approach to continuing to compete at a high level as an ‘older' T&F athlete, and contemplating competing in Masters events.To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Joining the pod from Blaine, Minnesota, USA Hockey Olympians Brianna Decker and Megan Keller give their thoughts on each other as teammates, including where they keep their Olympic Gold medals, and why Brianna wants to go up against Megan in the video game, NHL22. Plus, find out which unique piece of hockey equipment Brianna been wearing since 9th grade! To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Specializing in the halfpipe, Maddie Mastro talks about the impact global warming has on her sport, as well as the challenges she faces as a woman snowboarder.  Plus, find out what unusual purchase Maddie made the first time she won prize money.   To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Special guest Megan Reyes talks about making her mark in the sports world not just through athlete branding but in advocating and creating spaces for diverse and underrepresented voices. Plus, find out who influenced Megan to take her career to the next level, but hasn't necessarily gotten the attention they deserve.To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Becky Sauerbrunn, of the US Women's National Soccer team, talks with “On Her Turf” co-hosts MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak about what it feels like to win Olympic gold along with her favorite village memories. Plus, find out the many hats Becky is balancing as a woman and being a professional athlete from period apps, fertility services, and more.To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Meghann Burke, the executive director of the NWSL Players Association, talks with "On Her Turf" co-hosts MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak about where negotiations of the league's first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) stand. Plus, Meghann shares her thoughts on why free agency is crucial for player empowerment.To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Four years after a devastating injury, short track speed skater Kristen Santos will make her Olympic debut this February. Fresh off a dominant performance at U.S. Olympic Trials, Kristen caught up with “On Her Turf” co-hosts Lindsay Czarniak and MJ Acosta-Ruiz about how that 2017 injury helped her shift her goal from wanting to just qualify for the Olympics… to wanting to win an Olympic medal. Plus, Kristen shares the catch phrase she uses to calm her nerves before races.To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

Aerialist Ashley Caldwell is the only woman who has ever landed "The Daddy," a quadruple-twisting triple back flip. But the three-time Olympian is still afraid every time she stands on top of the hill.  In this episode, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak talk to Ashley about how she manages her fear while pushing her sport to new levels. Plus, you don't want to miss the best advice Ashley has received, along with the benefits she's gained from blocking out any kind of bad advice. To keep up with the latest news in women's sports, be sure to follow On Her Turf on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also subscribe to the On Her Turf newsletter here.

At the Tokyo Olympics, Raven Saunders experienced the highest high of her life, followed by the lowest low. After winning silver in shot put, she made an ‘X' on the podium, representing where the “oppressed meet.” Less than 36 hours later, though, she got a call that her mom had passed away. In this episode of On Her Turf, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak speak with Raven about how she coped with the loss of her mom, and how she hopes to continue promoting the importance of mental health. Plus, Raven gives a preview of the celebration she has planned if she wins gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak reunite for this special “teaser” episode of On Her Turf and look ahead to the 2022 Winter Olympics, which begin February 3rd. This season, expect interviews with your favorite athletes, the latest in women's sports, and in-depth dives on some of the challenges women in the sports still face today.

On this special “best of” episode of On Her Turf, we are taking a look back at several great conversations from our two weeks at these Games, including a visit from swimmer Simone Manuel as well as a roundtable discussion from week one with Monica McNutt, MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter about the pressures Black women face both in and out of sport. And we'll revisit our time with 10-year-old WNBA reporter Pepper Persley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview Dr. Natalie Brown, a British researcher who specializes in the study of how menstrual cycles affect performance. Together they learn about how women's hormonal changes during their menstrual cycle affect their nutrition and other aspects of their training.Later they are joined by Paralympic Swimmer Mallory Weggemann and 3-time Paralympic Volleyball player turned NBC analyst Kari Miller-Ortiz for a roundtable discussion to preview the Paralympics. Mallory and Kari talk about overcoming the barriers facing women athletes in Paralympic events, and remind listeners that "we are one Team USA."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview 3-time Olympian Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson on her journey returning to Volleyball as a mother. Foluke talks about the strength of teammates and family, and their roles in recovery and pushing forward to win gold.Later, they are joined by U.S. Beach Volleyball players Alix Klineman and April Ross for a conversation on their recently won Gold Medal. Klineman and Ross discuss the inception of their team, and the perseverance it took to get to Tokyo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview 19-year-old canoe sprint gold medalist Nevin Harrison after becoming the first American woman to win gold in any canoe or kayak event. Nevin speaks about the pressures that face young athletes and the excitement that comes with a newer Olympic sport.Then, On Her Turf is joined by LSU gymnast/TikTok influencer Olivia Dunne & NBC Olympics basketball analyst Monica McNutt for an interesting discussion on the recent change in NCAA names, images and likeness (NIL) rules. The group discusses and how these new rules impact female athletes and what the future holds for amateur athletes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones interview 400m hurdles gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin about her world record performance in Tokyo.Later, We then hear from Paralympic sprinter Hunter Woodhall & Olympic long jumper Tara Davis on how they believe fun helps performance.Finally, On Her Turf is joined by Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn and former Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw for a roundtable discussion on the lack of representation for women coaches in women's sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Lindsay Czarniak and Olympian Lolo Jones are joined by US wrestler and 2020 Olympic silver medalist Adeline Gray. Adeline discusses some of the adversity she's faced and how she ultimately decided to compete in one final Olympics. Then multimedia sports journalist Shireen Ahmed joins On Her Turf to breakdown woman's uniform policies, step backs, and restrictions in sports. Shireen speaks to how policies are put into place and things to consider when approaching the topic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Lindsay Czarniak and Olympic hurdler/bobsledder Lolo Jones hear from New Zealand's first transgender woman weightlifter Olympian Laurel Hubbard on her performance and the confidence that sports brings her.Then Raven “Hulk” Saunders, the 2020 Olympic shot put silver medalist, joins the show to discuss mental health and her demonstration on the podium. Raven explains the origins of her nickname and what she hopes her supporters will take away from her message and actions.Finally Michelle Carter, the 2016 Olympic shot put gold medalist, joins Raven and our hosts to break down the road to the Olympic games and discuss the future of the sport for women of color.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Lindsay Czarniak and Lolo Jones speak to 19-year-old American Hannah Roberts about her silver medal-winning performance and the Olympic debut of BMX Freestyle. Hannah shares her path to the sport, her mental process, and her thoughts on pay equity and the disparities between men's and women's events in BMX.We're then joined by two-time Olympian Kara Goucher and 2012 Olympian Alysia Montaño for a roundtable discussion about the obstacles faced by working mothers who are elite athletes, and the progress the sports industry is making in supporting mothers in their careers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Czarniak welcomes new co-host and Olympic hurdler/bobsledder Lolo Jones. Lolo provides us with a training update as she prepares of the upcoming winter Olympics. Lindsay and Lolo are then joined by Olympic gold medalist and the first woman to win gold in the 100m back to back, Wyomia Tyus. Wyomia speaks with On Her Turf about her protest during the “68 Olympic games and what she hopes her legacy can be. Finally, Kerri Walsh Jennings joins the show to discuss the impact of having the winter and summer Olympics so close to together and how it can affect the mindset of the athletes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak link up with two-time Olympic archer Mackenzie Brown after her bronze-medal match to learn her approach to the sport on the world's biggest stage.Next, journalist Britni de la Cretaz and professional triathlete Rach McBride join the show for an insightful round table conversation on the impact of the first trans athlete competing in the Olympics and how sports can be more inclusive for trans athletes.We then hear from one of the amazing women on this year's Olympic refugee team.Finally, we say farewell to MJ!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MJ Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak speak to Kara Lawson, head coach of Duke women's basketball, on coaching the USA women's 3x3 basketball team to the sport's first ever Olympic gold medal. We then talk to three-time Olympic table tennis player Lily Zhang to learn about table tennis' impact on her life and what misconceptions exist around the sport. We finish with a round table discussion with Olympic gold medalist/NBC track and field analyst Michelle Carter and former WNBA player/NBC Olympics basketball analyst Monica McNutt on the added burden Black women face in the wake of Simone Biles' highly publicized decision to step away. The group talks through the pressures facing the modern athlete, the dangers that certain sports present and the additional layer race and privilege add to situations like Biles'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veteran Gymnastics Reporter Andrea Joyce joins M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak to discuss Simone Biles' stunning decision to step away and the strength it took to make that decision. We then speak with Olympic Cyclist Amber Neben to learn about her best-ever Olympic finish at age 46 and how she won't let age define her. Finally, we chat with 10-year-old sports journalist Pepper Persley and hear all about her journey to covering the WNBA at such a young age.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore to discuss winning the first ever gold medal in women's surfing, four-time World Medalist in Artistic Swimming Bill May, and winner of the Inaugural World Cup in Women's Nordic Combined Tara Geraghty-Moats for a conversation on the few Olympic events that are closed by genderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by co-captain of the U.S. Olympic women's rugby team Abby Gustaitis to discuss the impact of rugby on her life, Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner for a reflection on her gymnastics journey, former WNBA player/NBC Analyst Monica McNutt, and Olympic Gold Medalist/Part-Owner of the Chicago Red Stars Kendall Coyne Schofield for a conversation on investment in women's sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by Team USA Swimming Medalist Emma Weyant to discuss her journey to the Games, Beach Volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, and Olympic Gold Medalist/NBC Analyst Laurie Hernandez for a conversation on what it's like to be a champion athlete and fall just short of your Olympic goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by guests to discuss all that's happening in women's sports at the Olympics, both on and off the field. Joined by NBC Olympics Gymnastics analyst and Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin for a women's gymnastics preview, American Rifle Athlete Mary Tucker for a reflection on her first event of the Games, and Jessica Mendoza and Lisa Fernandez for a roundtable discussion on diversity in softball and the changes still to come for the sport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr Rho and Kathryn discuss her experience with the USWNT during their World Cup victory; the importance of sports on young girls; what inspired her to become a doctor; and how we can change the conversation around mental health.

Karen Murphy, Bears CFO and one of the highest ranking women in the NFL, talks about old school values of humility, respect, integrity, hard work and passion, and describes a pivotal moment in her life that spurred her to take a risk and go for what she loved. She also talks about the importance of having confidence in the male-dominated league, her thoughts on seeing a woman play in the NFL, and the benefits of balancing family and work.

July 24th marks the one-year countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where female athletes are expected to dominate headlines and spark conversation about everything from equal pay to how they should be interviewed. Kathryn leads a timely and provocative panel discussion with leading women from the world of sports, including Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ibtihaj Muhammad and Alex Johnson- exploring the ongoing fight for professional gender parity both on and off the field.

Fresh off their World Cup title win, USWNT powerhouse players Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger sit down in studio with Kathryn to talk about a wide range of topics including: what their lives have been like since their return from France; how they balance work and personal lives (2:56); overcoming adversity (7:40), bullying (11:56); their love of fashion (15:50); plans for their upcoming wedding (19:27); and their fight for equal pay (25:00).

17-year-old stockcar driver Hallie Deegan joins Kathryn Tappen to discuss where she draws her confidence from, growing up in a racing household, her goals moving forward, Kevin Harvick’s importance in her career, how she sees “frenemies” every day, keeps her priorities straight, and the one thing that scares her in a race car.

In this episode, we cover the powerhouse women of hockey. How do you get US National team players to sit down for an interview during their busiest time of year? Meet them in their training facility for a post-scrimmage locker room chat. Kendall Coyne Schofield, Hilary Knight and Lee Stecklein talked about their bond as a team, how winning an Olympic gold helped the growth of hockey, and what are their must-have travel items. Then Kathryn catches up with Heidi Browning, CMO of the NHL about how important the fans are to the game, how she manages her travel schedule and where she finds her balance.

Legendary jockey Donna Brothers and track handicapper and reporter Britney Eurton join this week as the Kentucky Derby approaches. They talk about their career paths in this male-dominated field; the influence of growing up in horse racing families; how they find balance in their lives; and what cues to pick up on from a horse as you are racing at 40 mph.

It’s a historic moment in women’s sports when, for the first time ever, women will play a competitive round on the famed Augusta National golf course. Paige Mackenzie, Judy Rankin and Nancy Lopez join Kathryn for a conversation about what this means for girls and women in golf, how do players manage nerves and expectations, and what changes have each of them seen in the sport throughout their famed careers.

The Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium is a unique agreement under which women at Barnard College and Columbia University compete together as members of university-wide athletic teams— it is the only one of its kind in NCAA Division I athletics. As part of the Consortium’s 35th anniversary celebration, NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer moderated a panel discussion that looked at how participation in sports impacts women’s lives beyond the playing field and discussed such questions as, do women athletes lead differently? And, how does professional competition impact success outside the sports arena? Panelists included dynamic leaders in the sports industry: 3-time Olympic ice hockey medalist Meghan Duggan, Michele Roberts, Exec Director of the NBA Players Association; two-time Olympian and current Columbia field hockey coach Caroline Nelson-Nichols; and Judie Lomax, former WNBA player and two-time Ivy League player of the year.

Hall of Famer Julie Foudy joins the On Her Turf podcast. Julie talks about growing the game of hockey for young women, the gift of sports, the importance of leadership, and more. Enjoy!

Award winning journalist, producer, and director Hannah Storm joins the On Her Turf podcast. Hannah talks about what makes a marriage work after 25 years, conflicts she's face in her career, the values her father instilled in her, and more. Enjoy!!!

3x Olympic Medalist Meghan Duggan joins the On Her Turf podcast. Meghan shares what it was like to win the gold medal in South Korea, the challenges of fighting for equal pay, how sports shaped her as an individual, and more. Enjoy!

Professional stunt woman Jessie Graff joins the On Her Turf podcast to discuss her record breaking performances on American Ninja Warrior, becoming a trapeze artist at age 12, and how she embraces the word ‘impossible.’Enjoy!

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles joins the On Her Turf podcast. Simone discusses the values her family taught her, the bronze medal she received in Rio, how sports influenced her, and more. Enjoy!!!

Notre Dame’s women’s basketball guard, Arike Ogunbowale joins the On Her Turf podcast. Arike talks about hitting 2K career points this season, growing up playing sports, Dancing with the Stars, and more. Enjoy!!!

Host of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning golf coverage Dan Hicks joins the On Her Turf podcast. Dan discusses covering Tiger Woods, working with his wife Hanna Storm, the values he and Hanna have instilled in their daughters, the importance of family first, and more. Enjoy!!!

NBC Sports Premier League Host Rebecca Lowe joins the On Her Turf podcast. Rebecca discusses Fan Fest, living in the moment, the importance of family, and more. Enjoy!!!

2x FIFA World Player of the Year, World Cup Champion, and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd joins the On Her Turf podcast. Carli shares some highlights from this year, how sports influenced and shaped her as a person, the reasons for writing her memoir, and more. Enjoy!!!

WNBA Champion and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Candace Parker joins the On Her Turf podcast. Candace discusses her off season routines, the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, lessons from her childhood, and soo much more. Enjoy!!!

NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Jill Gregory joins the On Her Turf Podcast. Jill discusses redefining NASCAR, how she got into motor sports, the importance of female role models in NASCAR, and soo much more. Enjoy!!!

USA Hockey Hall Of Famer and 2x Olympic medalist AJ Mleczko joins the On Her Turf podcast. AJ shares how she became the first woman color analyst for the NHL, how sports shaped her life, balancing family, and so much more. Enjoy!!!

NBC correspondent and legendary Tennis Pro Mary Carillo joins the On Her Turf podcast. Mary shares her love for hosting the various dog shows for NBC, how Billie Jean King inspired and guided her, growing up on the tennis court with John McEnroe, and soo much more. Enjoy!!!