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It was a winning week for Gen-Z athletes in basketball. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculation. Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship with an average roster age of 24.7. Subtract a couple of pandemic years (girl math), and they're basically 22. Their post-win celebration? Let's just say it reflected their age. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  The only woman who could get Stephen A. Smith to… stop talking  How Sophie Cunningham stood on business — and what it reveals about WNBA reffing  Tom Brady proving yet again that he's the GOAT at Fanatics Fest  How Kylie Kelce plans to help Dawn Staley's post-coaching dreams come true Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows why he's league *and* dad MVP after Game 7 Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Watson swapped scripts for sports on a certain Oxford University athletic team. Caroline has some words for her, if that gives you any clue about which sport it is. Also across the pond, the Kelce boys take Cannes Lions Festival to talk about the success of their podcast, New Heights. But the real star of the show? The outfit Jason wore in his panel there.The dad vibes are strong with this one.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  How the midwest brought Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton to BFF status The impact Clark's injury absence had on WNBA viewership  Our inaugural “Pretty Boys of the NFL” segment, ft. Jalen Hurts' second wedding, Joe Burrow's thirst traps (debatable) and the Kelce bros in France Why Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles need couples therapy How JJ Spaun came back  from a late-night parenting emergency to win the US Open Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm PS: Sign up for the Skimm Sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coco Gauff made history with her victory at Roland Garross, despite controversial comments from her opponent after the match. And did you see her tiny trophy - what was that all about? Meanwhile, Alex Cooper's new documentary dropped and her story from playing soccer in college is worth hearing.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Carlos Alcaraz matching Rafa Nadal's championship pace Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers, but his ring finger is what has us talking The WNBA initiative that's spreading across the country Our new partnership with the NWSL Laurie Hernandez dishes on her time as an Olympic athlete and how she learned to put her mental health first Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Check out: YourMindIsTheMVP.com  PS: Sign up for the Skimm Sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was caught on video giving a mysterious bag of pink powder to women on a yacht – and he still managed to hard launch on IG with Cardi B. Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show featured some of our favorite athletes – hi, Jordan Chiles – and one of the most infamous Housewives of the wine-mom variety.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Who's taking the post-Knicks loss harder, Samantha Jones or Kylie Jenner? The certifiably most random celeb spotting at the Allen-Steinfeld wedding Why OKC + Indiana's short commute could bring better balling in the finals A major investment in women's sports from Major League Baseball  Why our curse-watch is on for Saquon Barkley post-Madden cover debut Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Knicks stumbled in the Eastern Conference Finals, we have just one question: is Timothée Chalamet okay? From Haliburton's choke celly to KAT's revenge tour, the NBA playoffs are delivering. Blake and Caroline chat about all the sports today (yes, even ultramarathons) and are joined virtually by Ilona Maher to talk rugby, body acceptance, being chronically online. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making Caroline's “Mount Rushmore of Perfect Husbands” The one very important thing Coco Gauff forgot to bring to her French Open match How the Colts' owner set his daughters up for franchise takeover  The mom who's reminding us that athleticism doesn't stop where motherhood begins How Ilona Maher really feels about being the face of American women's rugby  Ilona's IG: @ilonamaher  Ilona's Podcast: @houseofmaher Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men and women's pro-hoops popped off last weekend. The Knicks upset the Celtics to make their first final four appearance in over 20 years. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw record crowds, a Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese showdown, and their foul-filled play everyone's still talking about. Blake and Caroline break down the play and ask: if Caitlin and Angel moved on, why can't we?  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  The latest rumor out of the Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick saga  How we know a woman designed the New York Liberty's championship ring  Whether Paige Bueckers blew it in her WNBA debut  The relatable way Nikola Jokic will spend his days after the Nuggets' exit from the playoffs  Justin and Hailey Bieber date night with the Maple Leafs, plus which rapper accused JB of the team's loss  Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, rumors swirled that Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend was banned from UNC football facilities. The school shot that down quickly. But between the post-CBS interview shakeup to Jordon's recent Miss Maine competition, TBD if either of them will even make it to week one of the season. Plus, Allison Kuch joins us to talk about life since husband left the NFL – and how she got her “pink” back.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Whether the Mavs got first pick thanks to a widely circulated conspiracy theory  Paul Pierce's walk of shame to work after the Celtics' game two loss Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods reuniting at the Knicks game  How one women's soccer player highlighted the difficulties women athletes face finding jobs post-retirement  Follow Allison IG: @allisonkuch Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Met Gala Monday showed us just how much influence athletes have on culture. From Simone Biles and Angel Reese serving on the host committee to even the least fashion-forward (hi, Joe Burrow) showing up to the carpet, the intersection of sport and fashion is hard to ignore. And we're here for it. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  A recap of Blake and Caroline's trip to Tampa covering DICKS Varsity Team debut Which athletes served (and which didn't) on the Met Gala carpet  How to parent your parents: a lesson from Tyrese Halliburton ft. Giannis Antetokounmpo AJ Brown's proposal to his fiancée, and which R&B singer helped tie the knot How Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall's lives financially changed pre and post-Paris Olympics  Follow the Woodhalls IG: @thewoodhalls Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As women athletes show up more and more in the zeitgeist, so do their husbands and boyfriends. But Blake and Caroline couldn't help but wonder: do HABs get the same treatment as WAGs? Plus, 2 Dope Queens host and comedian Phoebe Robinson answers the question: should you date someone in your run club? In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  How Shadeur Sanders failed to nepo-baby his way through the NFL draft  Why some think Travis Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds this week on IG A soft-launch of a new segment called “Lore Keeper”, with inspo from Deux Moi Who just made this Bill Belichick interview even more awkward than it already was  Our Send Its this week featuring Brenda Song giving her all for the Lakers, some brotherly love in the NHL, and an attack at the hands of the Tarp Monster Phoebe's IG: @dopequeenpheebs Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swifties just about lost it when the organizer of a Kentucky Derby gala announced plans of a potential Taylor tour. In other “barely sports” news, Blake explains why the baddies are taking over the Knicks courtside seats, and what to make of the Stanley Cup exuding single girl energy on Instagram. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Why Blake is putting down the mic to pursue an athletic career (it's not a goodbye, it's a see you later)  Whether Trinity Rodman is eying a bigger move off the pitch while recovering from a back injury The drama surrounding Deion Sanders, featuring a brief segment Blake likes to call “why should I care about this man?”  Why we'll 100% see Suni Lee court-side during the Knicks playoff run  Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the Michigan gymnast who stuck the landing in love and Nicolas Cage stepping up to the plate  Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline and Blake attended the WNBA draft last night and have many thoughts. While Blake  beefed with the Dallas Wings mascot, a controversial celeb gave a nod to Caroline. Plus, we get an inside look at the orange carpet from content creator Aliyah Funschelle, who joins us in the studio to chat about exclusive interviews with athletes (and Paige Buecker's after party with Nike).  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Whether pro-women golfers will ever see a Masters tournament of their own The golfer who dared to defy golfing fashion rules LeBron gets his own Barbie doll, and we all know it's not little girls buying them Paige Bueckers bought how many boneless buffalo wings? A bonus smell test for candles kindly gifted by Literie Follow Aliyah: @aliyahfunschelle  Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy theSkimm's IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Bueckers and co. brought UCONN's women basketball to its first March Madness win in almost a decade. After tearful celebrations, Coach Geno Auriemma shared some choice words for the NCAA. Something to the tune of “you don't care about student athletes”, especially the women.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement that'll potentially fund Caroline's wedding The one thing connecting Geno Auriemma and Caroline's mom (mama mia!)  Who told Caitlin Clark she'll have to earn her spot on a roster, just like the rest of us Bill Belichick's three-quarters-of-a-life crisis ft. his recent photo op with Lil Wayne What Jason Kelce would rather endure for a whole season than give birth The first-ever Women's College All-Star Combine (plus WNBA Draft preview) Bonus: our “Queen of the Week” shoutout to listener Whitney, who says the show helps her bond with her (mostly boy) students  Follow theSkimm on Instagram: @theskimm  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron is not holding back anymore on all his foes. Caroline and Blake take a chance to react to their favorite details from his latest ESPN interview. Meanwhile, March Madness is (mostly) a snoozefest and we know why. Turns out it has something to do with…chalk?  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: The controversial Torpedo bat that has the Yankees playing better than ever  The Women's Final Four and Paige Buecker's eye-popping statline Whether the Tush Push is about to be banned in the NFL Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton appear in public for the first time together A major win for American figure skating by 19-year-old Alysa Liu Morgan Wallen is an April Fool (and so is the guy who rubs banana peels on his face) Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake and Caroline predicted a Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton hard launch, but Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump? Not on our bingo cards. Several couples made their relationships IG official this week, and there might be a potential power couple budding between JuJu Watkins and Jayden Daniels. That is, unless Jayden's mom can help it.   In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Which famous athlete took credit for connecting Trinity and Ben  Lindsey Vonn's triumphant milestone How many billions women's sports will generate in revenue this year The women college hoopers opening up about their mental health struggles March Madness drama that has nothing to do with on-the-court action Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Simone and Suni came Shawn Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who shot to fame during the Olympics 17 years ago. Yup, we feel old too. Shawn joins Blake and Caroline in the studio to talk about fans literally crawling under bathroom stalls to get her autograph, why she couldn't go back to high school, and her biggest piece of advice to teenaged athletes on the brink of stardom. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: March Madness 101 and how to fill out your bracket  The Cowboys player beefing with his former teammate  Why Blake has secondhand embarrassment over the WAGs drama in San Francisco  The return of Ted Lasso (with a much-appreciated twist)  A 14 year-old just took the field in a NWSL game (and Shawn has some words of wisdom to share) Shawn's Instagram: @shawnjohnson  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Blake and Caroline wondered which sports league would take the lead on supporting players' families, and the Women's Tennis Association said “allow me.” The WTA clinched a historic win for its players who are now eligible for 12-months of maternity leave, grants for fertility treatment, and more. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Yay or nay: the PDA between Kylie and Timothée Chalamet  Why LeBron gave lip readers everywhere something to chew on after scolding Stephen A. Smith  The one caveat behind a massive donation to all competing US Olympic athletes  Why recent NFL trades could lead to uniting Ciara and Norman + justice for gingers Josh Allen's new salary breakdown to the seconds (try not to cry) Our Send Its of the week including Bill Belichick's youthful rebrand, the highdiver who's celebrating – not shaming – her cellulite, and Grandma Kitty, Steph Curry's no. 1 fan  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commentators nationwide took a hard look in the mirror when LeBron called out the “weird energy” in sports media, where coverage of NBA players is nothing but negative. Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown joins us in the studio to chat about how that negativity led her to delete her Twitter, how she trained her brain to always see the positive, and why she finally took her own mental health seriously, thanks in part to a partnership with Love, Your Mind.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Why one NFL team's treatment of families was deemed “almost disrespectful”  Whether Travis will keep giving Swifties a reason to pay attention to the NFL  Who Simone Biles gave a heartwarming shout out to  Our top Send Its of the week, including Coco Gauff and Timothée Chalamet matching at the Oscars, Serena trading tennis for basketball, and Paul George's retirement from podcasting  Follow Lexie: @lexiebrown Lexie's podcast: Full Circle  Love, Your Mind resources: loveyourmindtoday.org  Love, Your Mind IG: @love_yourmind Blake's IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline's IG: @cghendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 2025, so why do we have to tell people to stop stalking women in sports? On the heels of tennis player Emma Raducanu and track star Gabby Thomas sharing their stalking stories, Blake and Caroline discuss why women athletes are at higher risk for harassment, the role social media plays, and how leagues can do better to protect them.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Blake and Caroline's strong feelings about the Yankees' controversial beard-ban  Who Napheesa Collier gave half of her Unrivaled 1v1 prize money to  Whether JJ Watt will come out of retirement for…an English goalkeeper? A preview of the NFL's sorority rush week, AKA: the Combine Justin Bieber getting feisty on the ice in a celeb hockey game  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA hoped to get fans to care about the All Star Game this year and…it seriously backfired. After only 42 minutes of game time during the 3-hour broadcast, fans were left scratching their heads at the new format, the constant stoppages, and Kevin Hart's (bad) jokes. Blake and Caroline look to the NHL's 4 Nations for inspiration on how the ballers can make next year better.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Why the NBA revamped the All-Star game format, and why fans still hated it  Wemby and Chris Paul exploiting a loophole in the skills challenge  How the list of the top-100 highest paid athletes in 2024 includes zero women  Women's college hoops heating up with No. 7 UCONN's win over No. 4 USC Our top “Send Its” of the week including Saquon pulling a ball boy into the Eagles parade, Lebron ditching the All Star game to work out with his daughter, and the three-peat winner of the dunk contest Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the actual Super Bowl game might've been boring, Blake and Caroline found plenty to talk about: like Jalen Hurts winning the MVP, Travis Kelce's post-game walk of shame, and whether or not the Eagles are poised to become a dynasty. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Why this was a Super Bowl for haters of all kinds  Decoding Kendrick's halftime performance  How many times Taylor Swift was shown during the game (hint: not a lot) The women who won the Super Bowl, including the first Black woman coach and Jalen Hurts' management team  Our top Send Its for the week, including Bradley Cooper's side hustle, Nike's first commercial in almost 30 years, and a rapid fire round of fashion police  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Super Bowl week, but the drama in the sports world never stops. Luka Doncic got caught up in what many experts are dubbing the “worst trade in NBA history” while A'ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo hard launched their relationship at the South Carolina alumna's jersey retirement. After covering big headlines of the week, Caroline and Blake share Super Bowl rituals plus what they've got their eye on as the big game approaches. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Why Mavericks' fans haven't slept since Luka Doncic's trade to the Lakers Caitlin Clark (potentially) having the fastest jersey retirement since leaving Iowa Why Blake and Caroline are butting heads when it comes to Super Bowl watch habits WTF prop bets actually are and which ones you should care about  Lily's reactions to what's on our Super Bowl bingo cards, including how often Taylor Swift will appear on the broadcast and who Kendrick Lamar is bringing out during his halftime show  Lily's Instagram: @sportsish  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official - the Chiefs and Eagles are Super Bowl-bound. Caroline and Blake break down the controversial fourth-down review that may have cost the Bills an AFC Championship, plus other takeaways from this past weekend's games.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs potentially reaching a new milestone Tom Brady's on-air confession about Nick Foles, aka Big D*ck Nick  An American triumph at the Aussie Open Naomi Girma's historic transfer to Chelsea FC  Empire State Building, Caroline's certified op The Knicks' new sideline sweetie, Timothée Chalamet  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many NFL fans were swapping conspiracy theories about refs helping the Chiefs get a win, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark cozied up in their private skybox. Don't worry, Taylor didn't give anything for TikTok lip-readers to call her on as she whispered secrets to her new bestie. Blake and Caroline discuss what she might've been saying in the weekend's most widely memed moment. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: Ryan Reynolds invested in another football club while battling a $400 million lawsuit from Justin Baldoni Coco Gauff's RIP message to TikTok, plus the role the app has played in elevating athletes in pop culture Caroline casts the four remaining playoff teams as the hot jock, boy-next-door, bully, and shy girl  Brittany Mahomes bounced back to the sidelines after giving birth just days before Saquon Barkley is having a moment and Alex Cooper was there  Our favorite Send Its of the week including Ilona Maher's broken nose, Josh Allen's Golden Retriever Energy on full display, and the Lions dirty dancing in the end zone  Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Kelce might've spilled the beans on when Swifties can expect “Reputation: Taylor's Version” during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Plus, if you ever wanted to rep your favorite NFL team à la Taylor Swift, now's your chance thanks to the launch of “Off Season” by Kristin Juszcyzk.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover: How the Cardinals pulled through for the Rams in the wake of the California wildfires Baby Names: Mahomes and Kelces edition  What we know about the man charged with stalking Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis Wii Sports meets the Australian Open, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula dedicate their wins to LA firefighters What Caroline and Blake think Eagles' wide receiver AJ Brown should've been reading instead of “Inner Excellence” The Commanders are heading to the playoffs for the first time in how long? Caroline's vibe check on Deion Sanders as a potential Cowboys coaching hire and Mike Vrabel taking over with the Pats Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL regular season has come to close, which means the real games are about to begin: it's head coach recoupling season. Caroline and guest co-host Claudia Rupcich tackle all the head coaching vacancies, Love Island-style. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Super Bowl predictions and the best round-one playoff matchups Why Jimmy Butler and Tyreek Hill are both trying to get out of Miami What's going on with the Fox Sports sexual misconduct lawsuit Caitlin Clark knows why NBA ratings are down Simone Biles receiving another well-deserved award College Football Playoff predictions before the much-anticipated semifinals Our top Send It moments of the week, including Zendaya's major red carpet reveal (looks like Tashi's taken), the Golden Globes x NFL crossover moment, and a High School Musical celebration on the gridiron Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy Claudia's Instagram: @claudiarupcich theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever tried to build or break a habit, you know how challenging it can be. For this special episode created in partnership with Noom, we tapped Dr. Leah Katz — a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in self-compassion and goal-setting — to break down the science behind habits and recommend some tips we can all use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile NFL player whose home was burglarized this season. But what should've been a good old fashioned burglary exploded when the internet found out that Olivia Ponton made a 911 call reporting the incident, not to be confused with Olivia Holzmacher, his college sweetheart. Caroline and Blake wonder whether JB and OG Olivia split up (his pre-season bleach job is damning evidence) and dive into a Reddit conspiracy theory about Ponton's potential motives.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Who's salty over Caitlin Clark winning TIME's “Athlete of the Year” Why the Heisman winner's fiancée hijacked the headlines surrounding the award ceremony Bella Hadid winning the “Rookie of the Year” title in horsing around The diva player among the 49ers, why Josh Allen's bound to be MVP, and Patrick Mahomes playing hairdresser for his wife The top athletes and moments winning “The Wellies” in our inaugural end-of-year awards segment Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pink puffers? In. Pencil stache? Out. This past weekend, Timothée Chalamet sported both as he won over skeptics with his impressive College GameDay calls. Caroline was colored impressed, and Blake lost her Timmy-ick which has been brewing since “Little Women” tanked his stock.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Caroline explaining the new College Football Playoff format to Blake like she's five  The jaw-dropping price tag on the WNBA's most anticipated season-opening game Comparing Juan Soto's record signing with the Mets to the salaries of LeBron, Tom Brady, and the entire WNBA Whether the Chiefs can continue squeezing out Ws or if they're wearing down  What one Giants player allegedly did to distract the Saints (shoutout OnlyFans) Bill Belichick's ploy to make the NFL jealous, and whether TB thinks it'll work Our favorite Send It moments of the week, including yet another dance from the celly king, the Grinch dancing with Lions' cheerleaders, and Boise State taking trolling to a whole new atmosphere thanks to Google Earth Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivalry week in college football resulted in more than a few squabbles, and now the fun police are telling us to plant our school flag somewhere else. Caroline shares her thoughts on the weekend's biggest brawl between Ohio State and Michigan, her alma mater. You can probably guess which side Hendy is taking. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  The wild comment Josh Allen's ex made over his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld (and how she tried to take it back) Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair's dirty hit on Trevor Lawrence, and a lesson on how not to apologize after you hurt someone Debates on whether Travis Kelce stole Ravens kicker Justin Tucker's mojo, and if Taylor Swift is secretly casting spells to help the Chiefs win every close game A lesson in poor clock management ft. the Chicago Bears, with a side of head-coach-firing Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the ASU coach who gave his staffers bonuses out of his own pocket, the mullet-like quality behind Donna Kelce's pants, and the Team USA lacrosse player who's part…shark? PS: Leave us a review on your preferred podcast app. We'd love to know what you think of the show. Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a snitchuation in the Sixers' locker room. In an emergency meeting after losing to Miami, Joel Embiid caught the Heat from his teammates. All was fine until the locker room chat leaked to ESPN. Now, Embiid is on a snitch hunt in a case similar to the Snooki and J-Woww letter from Jersey Shore. Blake and Caroline also dive deep into the one person the Internet thinks it might be.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  NFL teams and players as Thanksgiving dishes, in a segment we're calling “It's Giving” Placing bets on whether Jerry Jones will put the damn curtains up at this Thursday's Cowboys' game Why Kendrick Lamar called out Lil Wayne on his new album (yes, it has to do with sports) The Giants getting roasted by their own players, why everyone loves Saquon Barkley right now, and Baker Mayfield slaying from multiple angles with NFL Analyst, Mina Kimes Send Its for this week, including how Jason Kelce's daughters reacting to their new baby sibling, a 46-mile Chappell Roan running path in San Francisco, and Simone Biles's husband hitting her signature move after a fumble Mina's Instagram: @minakimes Mina's Show: The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny (her dog) Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past weekend, 60 million viewers tuned in to watch the Tyson-Paul fight. As a bonus that literally no one asked for, viewers also caught a view of Mike Tyson's butt cheeks. Blake and Caroline chat about how Netflix fumbled the bag with its streaming capabilities, and predict whether the streamer will get its act together in time for Beyonce's NFL Christmas Day performance. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  The Princess of Genovia's clash with OG Anunoby at the Knicks game last week  Marta's jaw-dropping goal that clinched the Pride's spot in the NWSL finals A roundup of WNBA news in our feeds this week, including the Dallas Wings' first draft pick, athletes investing in new WNBA franchises, and an investigation into the Seattle Storm coaching staff  Why Caroline's excited for an inevitable Chiefs-Bills rematch, and why next week's Thanksgiving game is bound to be a dud Our top “Send It” moments this week: thousands wish a 100-year-old superfan happy b-day, the $800K bag secured on College GameDay, and the volleyball player who left us in tears  PS: Leave us a review on your preferred podcast app. We'd love to know what you think of the show. Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we let the liquor talk. Caroline flexes her pop culture knowledge by breaking down why Brianna Chickenfry got the support of Boston Bruins players after her highly publicized split from country star Zach Bryan. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  How divine intervention played into the Saints snapping their losing streak The beef between NBA stars Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokoumpo  The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight and why Blake and Caroline will not be tuning in live The Ringer's Nora Princiotti on Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL, what Jerry Jones needs to do about the glaring problem inside AT&T Stadium, and why the Lions are poised for a playoff run in the NFC The top “Send It” moments of the week, including the Oxford Police Department instructing Ole Miss students where to put the goalposts after their upset win over Georgia, LeBron breaking his own record, and breakdancer Raygun in… the NFL? Nora's Instagram: @noraprinciotti Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we let the liquor talk. Caroline flexes her pop culture knowledge by breaking down why Brianna Chickenfry got the support of Boston Bruins players after her highly publicized split from country star Zach Bryan. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  How divine intervention played into the Saints snapping their losing streak The beef between NBA stars Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokoumpo  The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight and why Blake and Caroline will not be tuning in live The Ringer's Nora Princiotti on Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL, what Jerry Jones needs to do about the glaring problem inside AT&T Stadium, and why the Lions are poised for a playoff run in the NFC The top “Send It” moments of the week, including the Oxford Police Department instructing Ole Miss students where to put the goalposts after their upset win over Georgia, LeBron breaking his own record, and breakdancer Raygun in… the NFL? Nora's Instagram: @noraprinciotti Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a major theme: men behaving badly. Between the election, time change, and Halloweekend, players, fans, and coaches all found a way to make headlines this week.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Blake and Caroline's marathon cheering recap Why Joel Embiid got physical with journalist Marcus Hayes in the 76ers locker room A shocking viewership stat about the World Series and NCAA women's basketball  NFL plays of the week including Garrett Wilson's one-handed TD and Saquon Barkley's Simone Biles-esque backwards hurdle  How Aaron Rodgers and Gwyneth Paltrow are more alike than we thought  Caroline's takes on Puka Nacua and Brian Branch's ejections in week 10 Our favorite “Send It” moments of the week, including a wiener dog who stormed the field, the Pistons taking the subway, and the most subtle trash-talking from a Lions fan at Lambeau  Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaquille O'Neal's appearance on Angel Reese's podcast, “Unapologetically Angel”, served as a reminder for everyone but especially men: never comment on women's bodies, period. Blake and Caroline share their thoughts on his uncomfy comments. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Hendy's Halloween plans (working) and Blake's latest visit to the University of Michigan  Why people are losing their sh*t over the Dwayne Wade statue, and why Blake believes it serves as a lesson in confidence  Rating Anthony Edwards' trash-talking against Bronny Jr., plus whether Bronny can break thru Lebron's legacy  New York Road Runners upcoming marathon with insights about the race from the org's SVP of Strategic Partnerships, Christine Burke NFL Week 8 highlights including the insane hail mary from the Washington Commanders, Trevon Diggs getting feisty with a reporter, and Anthony Richardson pulling out from his game because he was … tired?  Our favorite “Send It” moments of the week, including Giannis's press conference costume, the Uncrustable Craze feeding the NFL, and Ilona Maher latest viral TikTok. Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm

Blake and Caroline react to the New York Liberty's insane OT win over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Meanwhile, the NBA season kicks off today and the people can't help but wonder: will Lebron and Bronny Jr. take the court together in their first regular season game?  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  WTF the “Sports Equinox” is and when it's happening  The theatrical albeit botched fake injury of one Alabama Crimson Tide player  The problematic response from Myles Garrett after Browns QB Deshaun Watson finally tapped out due to injury  The unlikely key to the Chiefs' clinching their 6-0 record (hint: no athletic skills required) The relatable Real Housewives-esque tagline of Stefon Diggs  Our favorite “Send It” moments from this week, including the adorable dog on the WNBA sidelines, ScarJo trolling the Mets, and Tom Brady's…hologram? Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm

The Cowboys had their most devastating loss yet after Sabrina Carpenter wore a Cowboys sweatshirt. It deepened rumors that Sabrina cast a hex on several sports teams after donning their merch, leading Blake and Caroline to question: is Sabrina a teenage witch?  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  The WAGs who made our favorite touchdown celebration of the week  Why Donte DiVicenzo and Rick Brunson were beefing on the court after the Knicks and T-wolves pre-season game  The woman who just became the NHL's first female coach  Several health updates coming out of NFL week 6 including: Jim Harbaugh's 2-0 heart arrhythmia record, the broken leg that's likely to cost Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson his season, and Tua's post-concussion return ft. Megan Gailey  Why Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is apologizing to fans after his team…won?  Who Megan is rooting for in the WNBA and MLB playoffs Listen to Megan's show “Sports, Bitches” wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow her on all socials:  Megan's Instagram: @bettermegangailey Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm

It finally happened. In a preseason game over the weekend, Lebron James and his son Bronny Jr. made NBA history as the first father-son duo to play in a game together. TBD on how the regular season actually rolls out. For this week's Tuesday Morning Quarterback, Caroline and Blake invite TikToker and podcast host Annie Agar to chat about the breaking news out of the Jets, major diva wide receivers, and speculation about several failing QBs. In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  Travis Kelce's real boo who he recently spent $70K on  Savannah James' 2K character of choice (sorry, Lebron) Coco Gauff's stunning win over Karolina Muchova at the China Open  Guest Annie Agar's takes on sitting rookie QBs, what the Browns' front office needs to do to salvage the team, and the iconic moments from the Raven and Falcons wins Amanda's comeback to discuss the Liberty's chances in the finals  Four viral moments of the week you need to send to your sports-loving group chats Listen to "The Offensive Line with Annie Agar" wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow her on all socials:  Annie Agar IG/TikTok: @annieagar5 Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are seven days into the 2024 Paris Olympics and back for another episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. Amanda and Blake chat about the MyKayla who decided to go after the US women's gymnastics team. Rest assured, McKayla Maroney had nothing to do with it.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  The *chefs kiss* TikToks Suni Lee and Simone Biles executed after winning the team all-around gold medal, plus how protecting their physical and mental health paid off for the gymnasts so far The emotional moment the US women's rugby sevens team took home the bronze  How rugby player and social media queen, Ilona Maher, managed to recruit Jason Kelce to be the no. 1 fan of the team à la Flavor Flav If “boundary king” Stephen Nedoroscik will have his second Clark Kent moment on the pommel horse this weekend One theory on why Olympic swimmers are breaking less world records this year  Whether Amanda and Blake would stay in the Olympic Village or flee to a bourgeois hotel

We're back with our second episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. Amanda and Blake dive into their thoughts on the opening ceremony. As it turns out, they worried too much about unsightly denim outfits and not enough about the potential for inclement weather that fell upon athletes stuck on boats.  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  The cheating scandal shaking up the Canadian women's soccer team  The iconic viral swimmer who took over our feeds this weekend (no, not Katie Ledecky) Whether Simone Biles will be hampered her injury, and the bittersweet moment watching Suni Lee qualify for the team all-around finals The lore behind the “Boundary King” who scored the men's US gymnastics team its first medal since 2008 Team USA literally towering over Team Japan in women's basketball, plus what Diana Taurasi said to reporters about playing basketball at her age  A convo with Canadian high diver Molly Carlson on her experience plunging in the Seine PS: Like what you hear? Subscribe to Well Played on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you're listening now. Be sure to rate the show 5-stars too. We'll be back in your feed on Thursday.

In the first ever episode of Well Played, presented by theSkimm, hosts Amanda Duberman and Blake Lew-Merwin preview the biggest Olympic stories dominating your feeds ahead of the opening ceremony kicking off the games tomorrow.   In this episode of Well Played, we cover:  Swimming in the river Seine: yay or nay?  Team USA denim outfits, and the singular reason Amanda is all about them  How the opening ceremony looks different this year (spoiler alert: it's floating) What to expect from the US women's soccer team with former USWNT member, Sam Mewis Why we're hyped for the return of the GOAT, Simone Biles How the Olympics are becoming more inclusive for mom athletes with guest Allyson Felix Subscribe to Well Played on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you're listening now.

1 in 3 students are chronically absent from school.* One surprising reason? A lack of access to clean clothes. We teamed up with Whirlpool to explore this hidden educational crisis.  For the final episode in our three-part series, our host, psychologist and parent educator Dr. Jazmine McCoy, will cover: how chronic absenteeism impacts a student's educational growth; the two factors that can determine a child's success rate – and the most critical grade level to catch regression; how chronic absenteeism affects school funding; and the success of Whirlpool's Care CountsTM program. In this episode you'll hear from: Dr. Richard Rende, a developmental science psychologist and researcher; Damon Carraby, the director of national corporate partnerships at Teach For America; McKenzie Roney, the managing director of national corporate partnerships at Teach For America; and Nelly Martinez, senior brand leader at Whirlpool. Sources: *Based on “Monitoring Data Matters Even More: A Review of State Attendance Data Policy and Practice in School Year 2022-23,” updated June 2023. Damon Carraby, [9:45-9:53], based on Care Counts™ program metrics consider only 2022–2023 school year results according to Impact YOY data This miniseries was Skimm'd by Dr. Jazmine McCoy, along with our producers Monica Perry and Lizzy Bryce, and scriptwriter Sarah Title. This episode was created in partnership with Ginni Media. 

1 in 3 students are chronically absent from school.* One surprising reason? A lack of access to clean clothes. We teamed up with Whirlpool to explore this hidden educational crisis.  For the second episode in our three-part series, our host, psychologist and parent educator Dr. Jazmine McCoy, will cover: how chronic absenteeism affects a student's social-emotional learning experience; how chronic absenteeism impacts their mental health; and the signs you can look for in your own child. In this episode you'll hear from: Dr. Richard Rende, a developmental science psychologist and researcher, and McKenzie Roney, the managing director of national corporate partnerships at Teach For America. Sources: *Based on “Monitoring Data Matters Even More: A Review of State Attendance Data Policy and Practice in School Year 2022-23,” updated June 2023. Dr. Jazmine, [2:27 - 2:43], based on “A Theory of Human Motivation” in Psychological Review, 1943. Dr. Rende, [6:16 - 6:28], based on the Department of Education Report "Chronic Absenteeism in the Nation's Schools," updated 2019. Care Counts™ program metrics consider only 2022–2023 school year results according to Impact YOY data. This miniseries was Skimm'd by Dr. Jazmine McCoy, along with our producers Monica Perry and Lizzy Bryce, and scriptwriter Sarah Title. This episode was created in partnership with Ginni Media.