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A podcast founded by hockey reporter Jashvina Shah that talks about the intersection of sports and civil rights. Episodes feature a discussion of pressing sports & civil rights issues along with minority members of the sports community. Support Stick to Sports on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/St…

Jashvina Shah


    • Nov 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode64: The response from reporters to the Blackhawks covering up sexual assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 13:27


    TW sexual assault. In this episode I focused on the problem with how the reporters are defending growth in the NHL following the investigation that showed the Blackhawks covered up sexual assault.

    Episode 63: The NHL Draft, Logan Mailloux and the Blackhawks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 14:40


    ** TRIGGER WARNING ** On this episode, I talked about the awful decision by the Canadiens to draft Logan Mailloux, why it is absolutely not okay, and about the Blackhawks using women as a shield. Transcri[t: https://jashvinashah.com/?p=2078&preview=true

    62: The Blackhawks and sexual assault allegations ** Trigger Warning**

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 19:59


    62: The Blackhawks and sexual assault allegations ** Trigger Warning** by Jashvina Shah

    61: Saucy Rockets' Leah Frazier

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 54:14


    On this episode, we chatted with Leah Frazier of Saucy Rockets about Tony DeAngelo, Mitchell Miller, racism against Asian communities and more -- including how, as a person of color parent, you decide if your child should play sports or not.

    60: World Juniors & Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 19:00


    On this epsiode, we talked about what's going on with World Juniors and why it shouldn't be happening! Transcript: https://jashvinashah.com/transcript-episode-60/

    Episode 59: Homophobia in baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 48:48


    We spoke with baseball reporter Jen Ramos about homophobia in baseball as well as journalism ethics.

    Episode 58: Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 57:38


    On this episode we spoke with Jessica Luther and Kavitha Davidson, authors of Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back. We talked about the book process, topics within the book, thy Olypmics dilema and more. Preorder their book: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781477313138 & https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Sports-When-They-Dont/dp/1477313133/

    56: Our Book on Hockey Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 35:41


    On this episode of Stick to Sports, Evan Moore and I discuss our upcoming book on hockey culture and how to make it better.

    Episdoe 56: An Interview with Terrell Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 73:28


    On this episode, we chatted with Terrell Rose, a current USA Hockey and NCAA referee. We covered his experiences as a Black player and official and if hockey can ever shed its bigotry.

    Episode 55: BLM with Chris Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 84:27


    On this episode I spoke with return guest Chris Walker about coronavirus, old athlete tweets and the Black Lives Matter protests. We also had an honest discussion about being allies and challenging your world views.

    Episode 44: Women's Hockey with Zoe Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 47:24


    On this episode I spoke with Victory Press editor Zoe Hayden about the piece published about NWHL playing conditions, the response to the piece and the response to the responses of the piece. We also talked about the state of women's hockey and why sports should not return just yet.

    53: White Feminism in Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 69:10


    On this epsiode, I spoke with Danielle, cohost of the Mother Puckers podcast, about white feminism in hockey, why hockey isn't ready for that conversation and how to make hockey better.

    Episode 51: How many times have YOU watched Hidden Figures today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 19:41


    On this episode I recapped the Brandon Prust drama, why reverse racism doesn't exist and more.

    Episode 50: Stick to Sports: A conversation with Capitals fan Fatou

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 68:06


    For this episode I chatted with Fatou, a noted Capitals fan. We talked about how she got into hockey, the Black Girl Hockey Club and much much more.

    48: A Chat with Shireen Ahmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 64:15


    This week we spoke with Shireen Ahmed, a co-host of the Burn It All Down Pod and a journalist who covers the intersectionality of sports and society. We talked about the regular racism in sports and shared some love for the aunties in our lives.

    Episode 48: The Racism K'andre Miller Faced and Where Hockey's Response Went Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 19:55


    On this episode of Stick to Sports, I covered the racism K'Andre Miller faced and what was lacking in the response from the Rangers, as well as what the rest of the hockey world got wrong.

    Episode 47: A Conversation With Aishwarya Kumar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 52:11


    For this episode, I spoke with ESPN international features writer Aishwarya Kumar. We chatted about her writing process, her career path, her story on Chanel Miller and more.

    Episode 46: A Conversation with Prashanth Iyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 45:22


    On this episode, we spoke to hockey analytics writer Prashanth Iyer, how he got into hockey, advice for PoC who want to get into hockey analytics, challenges he's faced, and more.

    Episode 45: Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 19:39


    On this episode I talked about coronavirus and how it's a good present example of how sports and society, and politics, are always intertwined. I also took a look at why billionaire owners should be paying their workers despite the sports suspension/cancellation.

    Ep 44: Interview with Hockey Graphs EIC, Asmae Toumi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 44:15


    In this episode, I chatted with Asmae Toumi, the Editor-in-Chief for Hockey Graphs. We talked about how she learned about hockey analytics, how she starts (and nurtured) the Hockey Graphs mentorship program, and more.

    43: The St. Louis Blues and Hockey Is For Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 15:59


    On this episode, I discussed the Blues' decision to hold Hockey Is For Everyone night during a watch party instead of a home game as well as issues I have with the "Hockey Is For Everyone" phrase.

    Episode 42: Chris Watkins, Racism in Hockey and the History of the Atlanta Thrashers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 64:19


    On this episode, we spoke with Chris Watkins about our favorite topic - racism in hockey! We also talked about the history of the Atlanta Thrashers and the role race played in the franchise's eventual outcome.

    Episode 41: Stick to Listening to Hilary Knight, a Special Edition of Stick to Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 70:56


    On this episode, I spoke with BC Interruption editor and women's sports enthusiast Laura Berestecki about women's pro hockey. We talked about what's happened lately, the WWIHL, why you should listen to the players, and more. At the end, we also discussed ghosts and horror moves. If you like this podcast, please consider supporting it via Patreon or PayPal.

    Episode 40: A conversation with Chris Walker on the Red Sox and the White House and racism in Boston

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 67:16


    For this week I spoke with Chris Walker, a classmate of mine in BU's journalism program. He's a native Bostonian and co-founder/editor/writer for Rising Young Minds. We talked about the Red Sox and the White House visit along with racism in Boston - both in sports and outside of it. We also talked about racism in soccer and problematic athlete tweets. **WARNING** There is adult language/themes in this podcast. There are also some mentions of rape and DV, althouth none are explicitly described. If you like this podcast, please consider supporting it through donations. Patreon: www.patreon.com/StickToSports | PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/icehockeystick | Newsletter: tinyletter.com/sticktosports | Email: sticktosportspodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 39: A conversation with Shakeia Taylor on Tim Anderson, baseball and diversity in media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 54:20


    For this episode I spoke with Shakeia Taylor, who covers baseball and has written for The Hardball Times and Baseball Prospectus. She recently wrote a piece on MLB's decision to suspend Tim Anderson for using the n-word. We spoke about the piece and her process behind writing it. We also chatted about her experiences as a black woman baseball fan, racism in baseball and the "controversy" behind digging up old problematic tweets from athletes. If you like this podcast, please consider donating. Patreon: www.patreon.com/StickToSports | PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/icehockeystick | Newsletter: tinyletter.com/sticktosports | Email: sticktosportspodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 38: Jordan Binnington's tweets and how it should've been handled

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 17:19


    On this episode I discussed St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington's old tweets, how it was handled and how it should've been hanlded. Patreon: www.patreon.com/StickToSports | PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/icehockeystick | Newsletter: tinyletter.com/sticktosports | Email: sticktosportspodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 37: A conversation with Courtney Szto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 29:40


    On this episode, I spoke with Courtney Szto. She is currently pursuing her PhD and her doctoral thesis is on hockey, Canadian citizenship, and race. She’s an assistant professor at Queens University and a contributor for Hockey in Society. We spoke abou the recent Racism Roundtable in Hockey, her work and women's hockey in Canada. Patreon: www.patreon.com/StickToSports | PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/icehockeystick | Newsletter: tinyletter.com/sticktosports | Email: sticktosportspodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 36: On Moise Kean and what supporting minorities means

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 20:38


    On this episode I discussed the incident where Moise Kean dealt with racist taunts and his team's reaction to his reaction. I then talked about how sports, and society, may aim to be diverse but fails to support its minorities. While what happened with Kean is on the opposite end of the spectrum, there are many important, and proactive, ways in which people of privilege must support minorities. Patreon: www.patreon.com/StickToSports | PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/icehockeystick | Newsletter: tinyletter.com/sticktosports | Email: sticktosportspodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 35: On Chris Evans and Some Announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 25:33


    For this episode I talked about Chris Evans and why his procolmation is importnat, along with the need to be publicaly against bigotry. I also talked about some things I'm trying to do with the podcast! Patreon: www.patreon.com/StickToSports | PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/icehockeystick | Newsletter: tinyletter.com/sticktosports | Email: sticktosportspodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 34: A conversation with Brock McGillis on homophobia in hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 76:49


    For this episode I spoke with Brock McGillis, who was the first openly gay hockey player who does activism work in fighting homophobia in hockey. We chatted about the situation during the Maple Leafs-Lightning game, homophobia in hockey, his experiences, how to eradicate homophobia from hockey and how to be an ally. TW: There’s a lot of talk about homophobia and bigotry, along with references to suicide and depression. I added a few times here of where the suicide/depression talks come up. I did my best to get most of them: 20 minute to 20:30, 25:30-26, 39:15, 55-56. Patreon: www.patreon.com/StickToSports. Newsletter: tinyletter.com/sticktosports

    Episode 33: On Kendall Coyne-Schofield, white feminism in hockey and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 26:57


    On this episode I broke down the issue with KCS being put on the NHL Network. In addition to disecting her comments and what they mean, I discussed white feminism in hockey and how the sport is all too willing to advance women at the expense of those of color. I also talked about how people can be allies. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StickToSports. Newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/sticktosports

    Episode 32: A Conversation with Kwame Mason, Creator of Soul on Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 53:48


    Episode 32: A Conversation with Kwame Mason, Creator of Soul on Ice by Jashvina Shah

    Episode 31: A Conversation with Black Girl Hockey Club founder Renee Hess

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 51:45


    This week I spoke with Renee Hess, founder of the Black Girl Hockey Club. We talked about how she founded the club, her experiences in hockey as a black woman and her passion for hockey and community building. She also shared how to make hockey actually inclusive and how allies can support the BGHC.

    Episode 30: Kareem Hunt Plus a Chat With Avry's Sports Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 41:24


    On this episode I talked about Kareem Hunt and the Browns' problematic decision of signing him. I also spoke with Avry from Avry's Sports Show about how he became a hockey fan and his experience covering hockey. We also talked about racism in hockey, Hockey Is For Everyone and actionable steps hockey orginizations can take to combat racism and make hockey for everyone.

    Episode 29: The Cubs, inclusion, what it's like being a Muslim fan in baseball and more with Rimsha

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 32:39


    On this episode I spoke with Rimsha, the Muslim Cubs fan who sent an email to the organization following Rickett's Islamaphobic emails. She expressed her dismay but also provided actionable steps for the Cubs to take to remedy the situation. We chatted about her process behind writing the email, on using this as a teaching & learning moment, how baseball can be more inclusive for Muslims, how she became a baseball fan, what it's like being a minority fan in the sport and the joy of the little things in sports that connect minorities to their culture.

    Episode 28: The NHL All-Star Game, White Feminism & More With Zoe Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 45:07


    On this episode I chatted with Zoe Hayden, the founder of The Victory Press. We talked about the NHL All-Star Game Skills Competition, white feminism in hockey and more.

    Ep 27: On Kareem Hunt, the Red Sox and Post-Election Violations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 29:36


    On this episode, I talk about Kareem Hunt and the distinction between doing something because it's right and doing something because of public outcry. I also talked about the Red Sox decision to visit the White House, followed by a long spark notes version of the post-election power grabs.

    Episode 26: Hockey and Violence Against women

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 20:31


    On this episode I talked about the issues hockey has with violence against women, my Hockey is For Everyone piece, and basically a bunch of other rambling stuff about how hockey deals with victims of violence against women. *Trigger warning*

    Episode 25: How to Actually Make Hockey for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 38:48


    In this episode I broke down how hockey isn't for everyone and provided actual concrete steps that can and should be taken to help the sport fight racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamaphobia and xenophobia.

    Episode 24: On Hockey Culture, What It Claims To Be And What It Is **TRIGGER WARNING**

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 31:33


    On this episode I talked about what hockey culture claims to be but how it's really not that at all. Also, massive trigger warning because I do talk about my sexual assult.

    Episode 23: Superhero Origin Stories with Laura Berestecki

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 42:08


    For this episode, I sat down with Laura for more of a chat than an interview around the topic of how to stay in a sport you love when the sport does not value and mistreats minorities. We answered some questions from Twitter, including what battles we pick & choose to fight and how to not get discouraged. And at the end we discuss our superhero origin stories and how we started speaking out.

    Episode 22: The Problem with USA Hockey Hiring Vanbiesbrouck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 16:24


    In this episode I talked about USA hockey chosing to hire John Vanbiesbrouck, who previously said a racial slur to Trevor Daley in 2003, the problems with this hire and its negative consequences. For more reading on the hiring & the 2003 incident: https://colorofhockey.com/2018/05/24/usa-hockey-hiring-of-vanbiesbrouck-stirs-memories-of-daley-racial-incident/

    Episode 21: Chris Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 83:15


    In this episode I spoke with Chris Watkins of Hockey Graphis who has done both basketball and hockey analytics. We talked about how he got started in analytics and hockey, the differences in NBA and NHL analytics, race and hockey and more. Chris Watkins on Twitter:https://twitter.com/yolo_pinyato Piece on JT Brown: https://www.rawcharge.com/2017/10/8/16444320/the-ordinarily-extraordinary-how-one-fist-propelled-j-t-brown-to-the

    Episode 20: Sports, Politics and Media Diversity With Astead Herndon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 39:51


    For this episode I interviewed Astead Herndon, who covers politics for the Boston Globe. We spoke about his start in sports journalism, his time covering crime and surviving as a political reporter today. We then talked about sports and covered Colin Kaepernick, why the media is getting the narrative wrong and why media diversity is important.

    Episode 19: On Hockey Culture, the Penguins White House Visit and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 32:20


    In this episode I talk about a lot of things, ranging from hockey culture, the Penguins, the effects of a non-diverse media, my personal issues with racism in hockey and more.

    Episode 18: A Conversation With Zoe Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 80:19


    In this episode I chatted with hockey reporter and The Victory Press founder Zoe Hayden about ice crews, NHL/LGBTQIA relations and much more. Making A Weightlifter: https://victorypress.org/2016/02/22/making-a-weightlifter/

    Episode 17: A Chat With Britni De La Cretaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017 54:04


    On this week's episode I chatted with Britni De La Cretaz. She recently wrote a long piece on Boston's history with racism that has sparked a conversation - especially in the sports world. {7.20} Interview begins Special Feature: The Yawkey Way: https://digboston.com/special-feature-the-yawkey-way/ We Still Need A "League Of Their Own": https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/a-league-of-their-own-anniversary

    Episode 16: A Chat With Sarah Connors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 53:06


    I chatted with Sarah Connors about grid girls in motor racing, sexism she's faced, a lot of racing stuff and some of her incredible travels. Interview starts at the seven-minute mark. The Grid Girls Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/the-grid-girls Sarah Connors on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_connors NYT story on Trump's emails: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/us/politics/trump-russia-email-clinton.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=a-lede-package-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

    Episode 15: Stick To Sports and Spooks with BC Interruption's Laura Berestcki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 43:41


    BC Interruption editor Laura Berestecki joins this week's show to talk about her plan for the website, sexist reaction to increased coverage of women's sports, how to deal with trolls and - of course - some ghost stories.

    Episode 14: Angelica Rodriguez on Pride and optics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 38:24


    Ice Garden/Victory Press reporter Angelica Rodriguez joins the show to talk about players participating in Pride for optics instead of support, what barriers are keeping sports from being LGBTQ+ friendly, and more.

    Episode 13: A Chat With Color Of Hockey's William Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 52:50


    In this episode I spoke with William Douglas, the founder of The Color of Hockey. We talked about how he founded the blog, how it's grown, favorite stories, the USA hockey/Blake Bolden issue and his interactions with the hockey community. The Color of Hockey: https://colorofhockey.com/ Trevor Daley story: https://colorofhockey.com/2016/06/14/trevor-daley-gets-stanley-cup-first-in-tribute-to-the-player-and-his-ailing-mom/ Kaliya Johnson story: https://colorofhockey.com/2015/02/10/surgery-behind-her-an-eagle-looks-to-soar-to-ncaa-title-winter-olympics-slot/ William Douglas on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2014/01/23/265239109/is-the-color-of-hockey-changing

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