Podcasts about Geno Auriemma

Olympic bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard joins the show fresh off the podium in the 1500m short track speed skating event. Sarah caught up with her at the Team USA Winter House in Milan the day after she won bronze to talk about how she bounced back after multiple falls, the viral Instagram post that inspired support from athletes and celebs alike, how she dealt with the poor quality of the short track ice, and how one teammate is the perfect wolf to her fox. Plus, Geno Auriemma is tops, another “perfect” phone call from the President, and what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Read ESPN’s reporting on the WNBA’s record-high revenue in 2025 here Read ESPN’s reporting on the WNBA’s March 10 deadline here And check out The Athletic’s reporting with the latest on CBA negotiations here Get your "Good Game, Good Game, F*** You" USA shirt here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UConn got exactly what it needed in its final non-conference game of the season. The Huskies battled past Tennessee in a win far closer than the final score indicates. They found themselves in their first tight contest since November and had to handle being behind at points in both the second and third quarters. Geno Auriemma also spoke about his late-career evolution, Azzi Fudd has emerged as a complete player and the stretch run of the regular season is on.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com

Bob & Geno on Allie Ziebell's night v Xavier, plus a big night for Kayleigh Heckel

Geno on Allie Ziebell's recruitment 

Bob & Geno look back at the Tennessee series and this year's team

Bob & Geno on sports dynasties and maintaining them

Bob & Geno on Azzi Fudd and the aggressive guards that have led to success turning opponents over

The Huskies' success of the young stars that UConn had off the bench before they became All Americans 

Michigan hoops coach Kim Barnes Arico joins Sarah to discuss the Wolverines’ recent redemption win against USC, how she handled the hardest day of her coaching career, what 300 wins in Ann Arbor means to her, and the advice she got from Geno Auriemma early in her career. Plus, 6 teams 1 Cup, dreaming of Brazil, and a logo fit for a queen. Watch Jordan Chiles’ perfect 10 on floor here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the weekend of NFL playoff games, including the "catch" that was ruled against the Buffalo Bills. (0:00) Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma went viral for complaining about the pizza that was brought to the team after a game. Kevin from Pepe's was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about bringing "the real stuff" to the team. (13:09) A live change of topic for Dumb Ass News, after Tribe member Ed in East Haven called to bitch about the lady that put her hands on his kid in the cereal aisle. (26:02) Today is a super cold day, the first of a few this week. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their tips and hacks to surviving the cold weather, after hearing that Rams players used cayenne pepper in their socks. (34:08) 

Coach on the last few games and a peek at Nova Thursday

genoforthekids.org - 25yrs running and raising a lot of $$ for the CT Childern's Medical Center

quick thoughts on Notre Dame Monday in Storrs

Where does this UConn WBB need tweaking heading into the second half 

The 2015 & 16 Champs join the Huskies of Honor Tomorrow Night

Who are you picking if there was a draft for your favorite UConn WBB players of all time

The CBA negotiations continue between the WNBA and the WNBPA. UConn or Texas, the debate of this holiday season rages on for who is the best team. Brittany Carper and Chelsea Leite are here to break it all down for you.HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike and Adam sat down with Coach Martelli. We discussed his coaching career, friendship with Geno Auriemma, his sons coaching careers, and more.

Which undefeated teams have what it takes to stay that way? Two of those teams, Iowa and Iowa State, play on Wednesday in the Jimmy V Classic. Breaking down all of that and more with Brittany Carper and Tyler DeLuca. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Kentucky Wildcats are riding high in Lexington to start the season. South Carolina beat Southern Cal in the battle of USC's, Michigan Wolverines are rolling heading into a huge matchup with UConn this weekend, the Iowa State Cyclones have Ames rocking, and much more with Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are talking Top 25 polls with Chelsea Leite and Coach Helen Williams! HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Review of Big Ten vs SEC after dark with UCLA defeating Oklahoma in a Top 10 matchup, some slight ranting on the first AP poll of the season, a shoutout to the Grandslam Goat, John Cena, and more with Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca.HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recap of the opening day of Women's College Basketball with Brian “BMac” Mackay and Cindy Brunson. Taliah Scott and Mikayla Blakes shine in Paris, South Carolina, and UCLA look like the contenders they are, and more. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2025-26 Women's College Basketball season is here! Brittany Carper and Chelsea Leite are here to give you some notable games to watch from all over the globe…literally. UConn is turning the ‘Paige' on a new chapter, Mid-Majors are ready to make some noise, and much more. Be sure to check out our Bracketology feature on the website—>https://herhoopstats.com/bracketology/HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss several segments, including the City of the Week, Player of the Week, and an Equipment Tip of the Week. They address a listener's question about improving a 10U team's performance in games compared to their practices. They provide strategies such as using older players to pitch to younger ones for practice. The episode also highlights a continuing conversation on high school sports' longest winning streaks, focusing on a Wisconsin team's 108-game streak. In the Action Coach Coaching Tip of the Week, they explore a quote from Geno Auriemma of UConn Women's Basketball on demanding more from players to discover their true limits. They wrap up with details on their Mount Rushmore project for impactful fast-pitch college players and coaches, alongside encouraging listener engagement and Patreon support.Support the show

When you talk about basketball icons who changed the game, Coach Semeka Randall Lay belongs in that conversation. From her Cleveland roots to the bright lights of Knoxville, and now leading the charge at Winthrop University, her story is one of grit, greatness, and growth.In this episode of SportsLifeTalk's You Got Next, hosts Head Coach KT and B Jones sit down with “Hard to Handle Randall” — one of the fiercest competitors ever to wear the orange and white — to unpack her journey from backyard battles to championship glory, from playing under the legendary Pat Summitt to carving her own legacy as a head coach.Semeka Randall's story starts in Cleveland, Ohio, where her competitive spirit was forged in a neighborhood game called booty — a no-mercy test of toughness that left no room for fear. That same fire carried her to high school dominance, becoming a two-time Ohio Ms. Basketball and Parade All-American, before committing to play for the University of Tennessee.At Tennessee, Randall became part of one of the most iconic trios in women's college basketball — the legendary “Three Meeks” alongside Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw. Together, they brought unmatched energy, intensity, and championship DNA to the Lady Vols, guided by the late, great Coach Pat Summitt.Randall's defensive ferocity and emotional leadership made her a fan favorite — and a nightmare for opponents. Whether she was racking up eight steals in a rivalry game or saluting Geno Auriemma after a dagger jumper, she played with pure heart and swagger. “I just wanted to beat his butt,” she laughs.After hanging up her sneakers, Coach Randall transitioned to the sidelines — and like any true competitor, she started from the bottom. She laughs about her rookie coaching mistakes (“I forgot the game tape once!”), but those early days taught her resilience, patience, and purpose.As an assistant at Michigan State, she helped guide the Spartans to a national championship appearance, solidifying her reputation as a brilliant recruiter and motivator. Her journey would take her through several programs before finding a true home at Winthrop University.Today, Coach Randall Lay is redefining what it means to build a program from the ground up. Since taking over at Winthrop, she's delivered the school's first winning season in a decade and is determined to restore pride to Eagle Nation. Her leadership mantra? “Why not Winthrop?”She's building more than a team — she's creating a culture. One rooted in discipline, defense, and belief. “I'll go through a brick wall for my student-athletes,” she says — and her players would do the same for her. With her contract extended through 2028, the best is yet to come.

The Las Vegas Aces won their third championship, and the WNBA world now turns fully to the tumultuous CBA negotiations. College basketball is coming, which means the SEC is back, and of course, the defending champions, the UConn Huskies! Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca break it all down in this episode.HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin previews game 5 of the Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces series and reacts to Cheryl Reeve, Stephanie White and Geno Auriemma being fined by the WNBA.

In this episode, Connecticut Women's Basketball and Connecticut Sun insider, Maggie Vanoni, joined Chelsea Leite to talk about anything and everything Connecticut, from the Huskies, the Sun, a recent trip to the Naismith Hall of Fame inductions, where Maggie saw the inductions of UConn legends, Sue Bird and Maya Moore, and more!HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the challenges and joys of covering the WNBA in 2025. On what it's like to cover a painfully bad team after always covering great ones. On the differences between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma

Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd from this weekend’s live show in Indianapolis. They discuss how winning a national championship showed her a different side of Geno Auriemma, how Fudd handles moments of self-doubt, how working with a sports psychologist changed the game, and using her famous friends (cough *Paige Bueckers* cough) to help get guests for her new podcast, Fudd Around and Find Out. Plus, Unrivaled makes some monster NIL signings, the American women’s mile record goes down, and bros with zero brain cells get deservedly dragged. Subscribe to Fudd Around and Find Out here Check out The Athletic’s player poll results for: The WNBA’s best player & biggest trash talker here Which player will be the face of the WNBA in five years here Which city is ideal for expansion & what CBA priorities should be here The WNBA’s best & worst-run organizations here The best rivalry in the WNBA & who will win the championship here The WNBA schedule is here Read about Unrivaled’s NIL signees here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild night in the WNBA. Arike Ogunbowale and Geno Auriemma squash a decade-long beef. Minnesota rallies without Napheesa Collier. Oh, and yeah, some things happened in Indiana. Chelsea Leite and Richard Cohen talk about it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inspired by Geno Auriemma and a powerful tennis metaphor, this episode explores the difference between getting beat and losing—and why it matters. True victory isn't about the scoreboard; it's about effort, mindset, and controlling the controllables. Learn how to detach from outcomes and commit to growth, excellence, and becoming your best self.You Got This, Ryan 

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

Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington ponder if Geno Auriemma is the GOAT American coach ever especially after this latest championship win!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller analyzes Shaq’s comments stating that Steph Curry is a more influential player than LeBron James, the comments about NIL made by NCAAM HCs Dan Hurley & Geno Auriemma, the Caitlin Clark effect, Maller to the Third Degree, & much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've already picked a side in the Austin Metcalf–Karmelo Anthony case based solely on race — you're missing the point entirely. On today's "Fearless," Jason tackles the emotional and complicated layers of this tragedy. The internet is ablaze with hot takes, but Jason challenges viewers to look deeper — not through the lens of race but through the lens of truth, fear, and ultimately, forgiveness. While the motives behind Karmelo Anthony's decision to take Austin Metcalf's life can be debated, one thing is clear: This is a tragedy. Full stop. And when Austin's father publicly forgave his son's killer, many were quick to criticize. Some chalk it up to "white guilt," others to the so-called "softening" of masculinity in the West — but Jason sees it as a biblical act of courage. Forgiveness is hard. It's what Jesus commands, but few actually live it out. Jason goes further — exposing how not just leftists but conservatives and Christians alike are often too emotionally compromised or politically influenced to see these stories clearly. If race is the first filter you run everything through, maybe it's become an idol in your life. Duke collapses in the second half against Houston — Cougars are Final-bound. Will Cooper Flagg stay at Duke for redemption in 2026? UConn takes home another championship in Paige Bueckers' final season. So if Geno Auriemma has quadrupled the rings of Dawn Staley, why is Staley called the greatest? Jason contrasts the NHL and the NBA: Gretzky embraces Ovechkin, while the NBA seems to constantly downplay legends in favor of hype. Why the lack of reverence? Shedeur Sanders' draft stock is in free fall, and Coach Prime isn't handling it well — he was caught on camera screaming at an NFL scout. Is Deion letting pressure crack the image? Another powerful, thought-provoking "Fearless" Monday. You won't hear this anywhere else. Tune in! ​​Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor With Relief Factor, you'll feel better every day, and you'll live better every day. Get their 3-Week QuickStart for only $19.95 – that's less than a dollar a day. Call 1-800-4-Relief Or Visit https://ReliefFactor.com  My Patriot Supply Get the best-selling MEGA 3-Month Emergency Food Supply from My Patriot Supply for the same price as the standard kit! Go to https://PrepareWithFearless.com to claim your kit and claim your MEGA kit while this offer lasts. King of Kings We encourage you to see The King of Kings. In theaters on Friday, April 11th. Get your tickets today at https://Angel.com/JASON   Fearless Army Roll Call 3.0 Roll Call 3.0 continues the mission of men encouraging each other to pursue holiness and the execution of The Great Commission (Matthew 28: 19-20) by seeking alliance and fellowship with men who share our faith, values and commitment to obey our Lord and Savior. Join hundreds of like-minded men in Nashville on May 2nd-3rd for this important conference. Lunch will be included. Tickets are available right now at https://www.fearlessrollcall.com. SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On another episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Brian Windhorst discuss whether they were more impressed by the Lakers or concerned for the Thunder. Andraya Carter joins the show to debate whether Geno Auriemma is the greatest coach in American sports. P.K. Subban joins the show to react to Alex Ovechkin's record breaking goal. Shannon argues that LeBron's record was more impressive. Lastly, Coach Seth Greenberg joins the show to react to Cooper Flagg's struggles in their last game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Ovechkin is now the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Could he get to 1,000 goals? Geno Auriemma won his 12th career National Championship. Is he the greatest coach ever? Plus, where is Shedeur Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is it possible that anyone hasn't ordered at the deli counter before? What does this National Championship mean for Geno Auriemma & Paige Bueckers? Also, who is the most accomplished coach of all-time? Plus, Alexander Ovechkin is now the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Is that record unbreakable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Reali and the national panel discuss UConn's national championship win, Ovechkin's goals record, and Florida vs. Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Ovechkin is now the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Could he get to 1,000 goals? Geno Auriemma won his 12th career National Championship. Is he the greatest coach ever? Plus, where is Shedeur Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is it possible that anyone hasn't ordered at the deli counter before? What does this National Championship mean for Geno Auriemma & Paige Bueckers? Also, who is the most accomplished coach of all-time? Plus, Alexander Ovechkin is now the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Is that record unbreakable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4/7/25 - Hour 1   Rich and the guys recap Duke's stunning Final Four collapse against the Houston Cougars who rallied back from a late double-digit deficit to reach the title game against the Florida Gators.   Rich weighs in on the prolonged waiting game between Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, says what the wants his New York Jets to do in the upcoming NFL Draft, and reacts to UConn steamrolling UCLA and South Carolina in the Final Four to capture Geno Auriemma's 12th national championship. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geno Auriemma Might Just Be the Greatest Coach of All Time: In this week's Sunday episode of Third Times the Charm, Coley & Trill break down a thrilling March Madness weekend! Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies claim another National Championship, while Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils suffer a heartbreaking loss to Houston. The guys dive into the debate: Is Geno Auriemma the greatest coach of all time? Plus, they discuss where Cooper Flagg stands among the top No. 1 NBA Draft picks of the past decade. Tune in and enjoy the show! (0:00) Use Code CHARM on Underdog App! (1:42) UConn Wins National Championship! (3:27) Is Geno Auriemma the GOAT Coach? (14:30) Houston Stuns Duke in March Madness (17:49) What Went Wrong for Duke? (22:02) National Championship Predictions (25:54) Cooper Flagg: Where Does He Rank Among Recent No. 1 NBA Draft Picks? (42:29) Where Does AJ Dybantsa Fit In? (51:00) Khaman Maluach's NBA Future (58:43) Who Woulda Thought People Would Watch This Final Four? Coley Mick and Trill Withers are back (again), with Third Time's The Charm! Their newest show, presented by Underdog Fantasy, features the two like they never left. Coley and Trill will cover sports and just about everything else. Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code CHARM and get up to 50% first deposit bonus up to $1,000: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-third-timesthe-charm Subscribe to the Podcast

How is it possible that anyone hasn't ordered at the deli counter before? What does this National Championship mean for Geno Auriemma & Paige Bueckers? Also, who is the most accomplished coach of all-time? Plus, Alexander Ovechkin is now the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Is that record unbreakable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Ovechkin is now the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Could he get to 1,000 goals? Geno Auriemma won his 12th career National Championship. Is he the greatest coach ever? Plus, where is Shedeur Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 492 of the Sports Media Podcast features Alex Bazzell, the president of Unrivaled Basketball. The 3x3 women's basketball league that aired on WBD's networks recently completed its inaugural season. In this podcast, Bazzell discussed the first year of the league and if they met internal aspirations for reach and visibility; averaging 221,000 viewers on TNT and TruTV and how Bazzell evaluated those numbers; the advantages and disadvantages of playing at a centralized location in Miami; Paige Bueckers having equity in the league and what she has said about plans to play for Unrivaled; the prospect of getting great college players down the road including Flau'jae Johnson; how realistic it is for Caitlin Clark to play in the league one day; the relationship with the WNBA; his wife, the WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier, and her view of the league; having brand name investors such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Geno Auriemma and JuJu Watkins, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shea and Jason dive into the embarrassing shenanigans of tanking NBA teams (looking at you Utah Jazz), Stephen A. Smith's spiraling feud with LeBron James and Adam Silver's reconsideration of the NBA All-Star Game. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins and we're still trying to figure out why. Also, does the women's NCAA Tournament have a competitive imbalance? Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey sure think so. Finally, the guys honor Zach Lowe's triumphant return to NBA media. All that and more, let's hand out some trophies.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Six Trophies on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/six-trophies/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does the slipper still fit? What happened to the Cinderella story? On this Monday episode of "Fearless," Jason asks the question — where is this year's feel-good story? March Madness has always been about the unexpected underdog, the Cinderella team that captures the nation's heart. But this year? The magic seems to be missing. Could the NIL era be to blame for the tournament's increasing predictability? It's not just the action on the court that feels off; March Madness commercials are drowning in virtue-signaling. Companies like Home Depot, Experian, and Gatorade are putting NCAA women's basketball stars front and center, while male athletes take a back seat. That's right — men are now being used as props to highlight female athletes. Steve Kim joins the show to break down the current landscape of college basketball. Meanwhile, UConn women's head coach Geno Auriemma has a full-blown meltdown, complaining about Arkansas State having to travel 45 minutes from the team's hotel to play. When will women's sports stop leaning into the victimhood narrative? Outside March Madness, ESPN's very own Stephen A. Smith gets exposed as “the Angry Black Man” by a network producer in a secret interview. Is this a hit job, or is the truth finally catching up to Stephen A.? Plus, did Steph Curry actually sink that viral full-court shot, or is there more to the story? And with Jameis Winston now leading the New York Giants, what can fans expect from the new signal-caller? Finally, Jason and Steve Kim pay tribute to one of the greatest athletes of all time — boxing legend Big George Foreman. A jam-packed episode of "Fearless" you won't want to miss! ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn PreBorn's Network of Clinics are on standby for women in their darkest hour and they meet them with God's love and free services to help them choose life. To donate, dial pound 250 & say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://preborn.com/FEARLESS. Frontier 2 Go to https://BlazeUnlimited.com/fearless RIGHT NOW and use promo code Blaze500 to get $40 off your subscription. This isn't just about reading Frontier. It's about living it. So don't wait—get in on this NOW, before it's too late! Relief Factor With Relief Factor, you'll feel better every day, and you'll live better every day. Get their 3-Week QuickStart for only $19.95 – that's less than a dollar a day. Call 1-800-4-Relief Or Visit https://ReliefFactor.com  Fearless Army Roll Call 3.0 Roll Call 3.0 continues the mission of men encouraging each other to pursue holiness and the execution of The Great Commission (Matthew 28: 19-20) by seeking alliance and fellowship with men who share our faith, values and commitment to obey our Lord and Savior. Join hundreds of like-minded men in Nashville on May 2nd-3rd for this important conference. Lunch will be included. Tickets are available right now at https://www.fearlessrollcall.com. SHOW OUTLINE 10:33 March Madness Tournament Lacks a Cinderella Story 32:49 A plethora of Commercials Feature Female College Players Over Males 46:02 Steve Kim: March Madness Tournament Lacks a Cinderella Story 52:58 Steve Kim: A plethora of Commercials Feature Female College Players Over Males 56:28 Geno Auriemma Objected to Arkansas State's 45-minute Bus Ride From Their Hotel 01:01:11 Stephen Curry Makes Insane One-Handed Shot From Outside Full-Court 01:03:08 Two-Time Heavyweight Champion George Foreman Passes Away at age 76 1:21:41ESPN Employee Calls Out Stephen A. Smith for Being ‘An Angry Black Man We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices