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In "Throwin' Down," Jess King and Lily Caffrey-Levine will be breaking down the top, and more low-key, stories in sports and sports culture. The two recent college grads discuss everything from the games, stats, highlights, race, gender, business, fashion, music, and all that goes into the sports we know and love, because it's never 'just sports.' With their perspective from the cusp of the sports media industry, Jess and Lily will be taking it all in and breaking it all down every Wednesday.

Jessica King and Lily Caffrey-Levine


    • Jun 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Throwin' Down with Jess and Lily

    The Throwin' Down NBA Playoffs Show! | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 84:34


    Jess and Lily are joined by Will Bjarnar and Sam DiGiovanni to talk all things NBA playoffs.

    The Throwin' Down Oscars Show feat. Will Bjarnar | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 53:20


    On this episode of Throwin' Down Jess and Lily are joined by Will Bjarnar to talk about the 93rd Acadmey Awards!

    Man! I feel like a woman! Talking the biggest stories in women's sports | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 44:37


    On this episode of Throwin’ Down, Jess and Lily are back! After a brief hiatus Jess and Lily are back on the last day of women’s history month to talk about the inequities between the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Later they discuss the response to Draymond Green’s twitter ran about equal pay (20:00) and talk about some women that have inspired them during Women’s History Month (34:15).

    Mid-Season NBA Check-In with Sam DiGiovanni | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 31:25


    On this episode of Throwin' Down Jess and Lily and Sam DiGiovanni talk all things NBA including the All Star Game, excitement about the Knicks, and the way too early possible playoff picture. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.

    Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open Semi-finals | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 20:26


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the upcoming Australian Open semi-final matchup between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. Also on this episode, Jess and Lily talk about Cam Newton's move toward sustainable fashion.

    NWHL and Barstool | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 51:12


    DISCLAIMER: This episode may contain triggering and/or sensitive material. There is discussion of sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence that may be triggering. If you feel triggered there are many resources that can help linked below.https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the tensions between Barstool Sports and the NWHL and how this is reflected in women's sports and sports media. Also, Jess and Lily talk about news from this week including recent domestic violence charges in the NFL.

    The NFL divisional round, the NBA needs to figure it out, the NHL is back, and everything stressful and scary | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 59:24


    On this episode of Throwin' Down Jess and Lily talk about Bill Belichick turning down the Medal of Freedom (4:21) and the recklessness of the College Football Championship aftermath (10:25). Also on this episode, Jess and Lily discuss the NFL Wild Card round and this week's Divisional round (17:15) and the NFL Wild Card game on Nickelodeon (26:59). And later, they talk about the NBA and COVID-19 (36:19) and the return of the NFL (47:30). All this and more on this very busy episode of Throwin' Down.

    The NFL Playoff Picture | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 42:31


    On this episode of Throwin' Down Jess and talk the upcoming NFL Playoffs and more!

    The Throwin' Down 2020 Recap | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 40:21


    On the final episode in 2020 of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily recap this less than ideal year, talking about some of the most notable moments in sports, Twitter, and for them. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down!

    Analyzing the latest Marist Poll | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 42:57


    On this epsiode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the latest survey done by the Marist Poll and the Marist College Center for Sports Communication on how sports fans feel about COVID-19 precautions in professional and college sports. Talking about what the survey found, Jess and Lily discuss how this is reflecting in the various social aspects of sports such as race, gender, and politics. This and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.Find more on the latest Marist Poll herehttp://maristpoll.marist.edu/npr-pbs-newshour-marist-poll-results-analysis-sports-findings/#sthash.9UREZtjW.dpbsListen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter and Instagam: @throwin_down

    Crazy week in the NFL, NBA Free Agency, and breakdancing! | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 35:08


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily talk about the crazy NFL games of the past week and discuss the top stories in NBA free agency. Also in this episode, more interesting boxing matchups, and the newest Olympic sport! All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube! Follow Throwin' Down! Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_down Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    The NFL's COVID woes and Sarah Fuller suits up | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 43:26


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily talk about COVID cases in the NFL and Sarah Fuller's kicking debut at Vanderbilt. This and more on this episode of Throwin' Down. Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter and Instagram: @throwin_down

    College Basketball, COVID-19, & Interesting Matchups | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 36:29


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the start of college basketball and the current college football season taking place as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Also, they discuss The Match and other interesting cross-sport matchups. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.

    The Throwin' Down NBA Draft Show! And Kim Ng is the first woman GM in MLB | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 41:24


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss Kim Ng becoming the first woman general manger in MLB. Later they are joined by Sam DiGiovanni to talk all things 2020 NBA Draft! All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down!Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    Athletes get out the vote, remembering some greats, & baseball's good, bad, and ugly | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 39:52


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily talk about high voter turnout and how athletes helped to get out the vote this year, the good baseball news in new Mets owner Steve Cohen looking to Twitter to see what fans want to see from the team, and some bad baseball baseball news. Also in this episode, Jess and Lily share stories in remembrance of Alex Trebek and Tommy Henisohn. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down. Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    The NFL, domestic violence, and accountability | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 33:33


    DISCLAIMER: This episode may contain triggering and/or sensitive material. There is discussion of sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence that may be triggering. If you feel triggered there are many resources that can help linked below.https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing Antonio Brown on the tail end of his 8 week suspension after sexual assault and rape allegations and other charges, and how the NFL has handled such allegations in the past.Find out if you're registered to vote here!https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/And if you're not, register here!https://vote.gov/Make your voting plan using the resources here!https://www.vote.org/Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    The one where they talk about college football | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 41:47


    In this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily talk about the recent NCAA request to the Supreme Court to reject the antitrust decision. Later they discuss the spike in COVID cases on college football teams. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down. Find out if you're registered to vote here!https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ And if you're not, register here!https://vote.gov/ Make your voting plan using the resources here! https://www.vote.org/ Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube! Follow Throwin' Down! Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_down Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    The paths of Sue Bird and LeBron James and the NBA and WNBA Finals | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 41:55


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the WNBA and NBA finals, as well as some of the leaders in each league that have made names for themselves over the past 17 seasons.Find out if you're registered to vote here!https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/And if you're not, register here!https://vote.gov/Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    Figuring out the NFL Season with Dave Connelly | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 54:31


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily talk with Dave Connelly about dual Monday Night Football games, NFL ratings, and much more.Find out if you're registered to vote here!https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/And if you're not, register here!https://vote.gov/Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    The September of Playoffs has us pulled in! And the inaugural game of Take Swap! | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 38:11


    On this episode of Thowin' Down, Jess and Lily talk the excitement that has encompassed the NBA and WNBA playoffs this summer and discuss what maybe is to come in the finals coming up. Later they play the first ever game of Thowin' Down's 'Take Swap' writing the worst takes each other could have! All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.Find out if you're registered to vote here!https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/And if you're not, register here!https://vote.gov/Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    Talking the WNBA Playoffs with Jordan Ligons! And the biggest headlines in sports this week | Throwin' Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 59:54


    On this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily are joined by special guest Jordan Ligons of The Ringer to talk about the WNBA Playoffs, how the WNBA has been at the forefront of social justice movements for years, and WNBA free agency. Also in this episode: discussing week 2 of the NFL, the always hot NBA playoffs, and how important it is to respect women in sports.Find out if you're registered to vote here!https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/And if you're not, register here!https://vote.gov/Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    Football is back! And, playoffs? Playoffs! | Throwin' Down Ep. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 49:32


    On this episode of Throwin' Down Jess and Lily ring in the fall by talking week 1 of the NFL season. They discuss the biggest story lines, current climate, best fashions of the week, and much more! Also in this episode, they talk playoffs in the NBA, NHL, and WNBA. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down!Find out if you're registered to vote here!https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/And if you're not, register here!https://vote.gov/Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    Fantasy Football beyond the rankings, Serena Williams at the US Open, weird sports news | Throwin’ Down Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 48:22


    On this week's episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily jump into fall with some of the latest weird sports news (OBJ did what?). Later they talk about Serena Williams at the US Open. Also on this episode, a discussion of all things fantasy football beyond the numbers and the rankings: Why do we love it? How is it different for everyone? All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube! Follow Throwin' Down! Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_down Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    A surprise guest, gossip talk, and other ramblings... | Throwin' Down Ep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 46:45


    On this week's episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily roll with their gloomy mood but make sure that the show must go on! In rolling with the punches they talk life before corona, athletes strikes, and look to their friends for some opinions. And in rolling with the punches, welcome a surprise guest to the episode to talk the NBA and other sports news. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    How important really is team chemistry? Playoff updates and more! | Throwin' Down Ep. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 52:35


    On this episode of Throwin' Down Jess and Lily talk about playoff updates and talk about the importance (or possible lack of importance?) of team chemistry.Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/SHOW LESS

    Unwritten rules, the opt-out chronicles, and NBA Playoff updates | Throwin' Down Ep. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 46:47


    On this episode of Throwin' Down Jess and Lily talk more on athletes opting out if their seasons. Later in the episode they talk some standard unwritten rules of baseball and get into the beginning of the NBA Playoffs in the bubble. All this and more on this episode of Throwin' DownListen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube! Follow Throwin' Down! Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_down Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/

    We can barely keep up! College football, NFL football, and more football! | Throwin' Down Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 43:11


    In this week's very busy episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss how the upcoming season of college football is looking as more conferences are deciding to postpone their seasons to the spring. Later they talk NFL news of player opt-outs and more. All of this and more on this episode of Throwin' Down.

    Where will the NCAA go from here? And more bubble updates! | Throwin' Down Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 43:03


    On this week's episode of Throwin' Down Jess and Lily get into some more updates on the pro sports in and out of bubbles. Later they talk the recent Player's Tribune article "#WeAreUnited," and how the NCAA has dealt with coronavirus concerns and issues of racial injustice.Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down!Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwin_downInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/throwin_down/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGK0QDRnDW-wBbi6jgse5lQ/featured?view_as=subscriberSHOW LESS

    "Defector" excitement!, the #Wubble, MLB dumpster fire?, and the NHL is back | Throwin' Down Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 48:13


    On this week's episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily talk about the new sports blog and media company, "Defector," as well as the increase in WNBA games being aired on ESPN. Later in this episode, Jess and Lily talk more on the return of sports including the NHL and MLB. These ramblings and many more on this episode of Throwin' Down.Listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!Follow Throwin' Down on Twitter and Instagram @throwin_down

    Let's talk about being a woman in sports... | Throwin' Down with Jess and Lily

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 38:31


    DISCLAIMER: This episode may contain triggering and/or sensitive material. There is discussion of sexual assault and sexual harassment, especially sexual harassment in the workplace and online, that may be triggering. If you feel triggered there are many resources that can help linked below.https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/In an emergency episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the sexual harassment allegations against the Washington NFL team."Sexual harassment happens in sports. As women in the industry, we discuss how the sexual harassment allegations against the Washington football team shook our world and the way we view working in sports."Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/16/redskins-sexual-harassment-larry-michael-alex-santos/

    The MLB is Woke, Fauci IS a Nats Fanboy and no fans no problem..? | Throwin' Down with Jess and Lily Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 32:03


    In this episode of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss the recent activism in Major League Baseball, Dr. Fauci throwing out the first pitch during the Nationals' opening day, and the recent decision to play college sports in New York with no fans for the next year during episode 2 of Throwin' Down.

    NBA bubble life, Free Woj, and Delle Donne's denied request | Throwin' Down with Jess and Lily Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 48:45


    In Episode 1 of Throwin' Down, Jess and Lily discuss how NBA players might be doing inside the bubble in Florida, Woj's profane email to a senator, and WNBA star Elena Delle Donne's medical opt-out request being denied. Jess and Lily breakdown these topics and more on the first episode of Throwin' Down.Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to stay up to date with Throwin' Down!

    Welcome to "Throwin' Down" with Jess and Lily

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 2:31


    Starting Wednesday Jess King and Lily Caffrey-Levine will be breaking down the top, and more low-key, stories in sports and sports culture. The two recent college grads discuss everything from the games, stats, highlights, race, gender, business, fashion, music, and all that goes into the sports we know and love, because it's never 'just sports.' With their perspective from the cusp of the sports media industry, Jess and Lily will be taking it all in and breaking it all down every Wednesday. Subscribe and check it out on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

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