Well Played

This week, women in sports couldn’t catch a break. From Novig’s controversial “Just Sports” ad featuring Sydney Sweeney to Arch Manning laughing at an A.I. video depicting violence against Holly Rowe – there is a lot to call out. Blake and Caroline break down these stories, plus the NFL’s return.  In this episode, we also cover:  Taylor Swift’s Emmys cameo – plus Caroline’s new name for Travis Kelce  Team USA’s first FIBA World Cup win under Sue Bird’s leadership The sticker price on Malik Nabers’ game-day hair Why so many US Open fans were disappointed with Zverev’s win  Hyrox’s latest response to pooma-gate  Thanks to our presenting sponsor Visa. Visit https://bayfc.com/community/visa/ to learn more. Send Its: The Savannah Bananas should’ve recruited Troy Bolton: https://www.threads.com/@blaaakkkke/post/DdOrqHmIJvz  Hyrox competitor: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/15/hyrox-changes-rules-apology-australian-woman-joanna-wietrzyk-soils-herself-mid-race-beijing  Jalen Brunson goes incognito at Harry Styles concert: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdO347msrIa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Stefon Diggs making terrible impressions on his new team: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49935938/commanders-back-stefon-diggs-costly-unsportsmanlike-flag  Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens pre-game handshake: https://people.com/simone-biles-finds-husband-jonathan-owens-for-pregame-kiss-first-game-with-colts-12120480  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake and Caroline are back from summer vacation, ready to catch you up on all things sports. From Alix Earle dishing on Tom Brady and Braxton Berrios in her new Netflix show, to LSU having a full on Billy Madison moment — the August summer slump we normally expect never happened. Plus, Spain's latest benefit for its national team shows us that supporting women athletes in their family planning journey is not only possible – it’s the future.  The latest Dancing with the Stars cast – and Caroline’s hot take on the former pro dancer on the roster Listener voicemails pitching Blake on their favorite NFL team  All things US Open, including Coco Gauff’s Cheesecake Factory order, the Battle of the Billionaires, and our thoughts on influencers at sporting events  Caitlin Clark hiding her toes in the FIBA locker room – and why Caroline can relate Travis and Taylor’s dog making her acting debut  Send Its: Caitlin Clark hiding her toes: https://www.reddit.com/r/wnba/comments/1w9bj91/caitlin_had_the_team_laughing_for_covering_her/ Frat boys do a wellness dage / darty: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dc65ymgp4BC/  The 25th anniversary of the Spongebob Bubble Bowl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9iYm9PEAHg Travis Kelce and Wendy for Tommy Hilfiger: https://youtu.be/N8y9I5_FD5k?si=xnDMzd7IlcKADLIW&t=21  In this episode, we also cover:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilary Duff is making the rounds like LeBron James, bouncing from Florida to L.A. to Philly during her Lucky Me tour. Who’s gonna tell her she needs to make a pilgrimage to Cleveland? Meanwhile, Caroline recaps the snooze fest that was the Hall of Fame game, an unhinged speech by one of its inductees, and why the Hall of Fame voting committee should consider Tom Brady’s nose-pinching-when-swimming for his future candidacy.  In this episode, we also cover:  Cooper Kupp’s surprise invite to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding Why Dijonai Carrington and Sophie Cunningham are in the WNBA spotlight yet again  The first two-time winner of the Tour de France Femmes, and why it took so long to get a women’s race in the first place The 97-year-old woman who broke her own Guinness record Listener messages, including a shout out for a listener who produces Hard Knocks, how to make supporting a team your entire personality, and why the Liberty waived Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Well Played is going on summer break. We’ll return the first week of the NFL season. Make sure you’re subscribed to our feed so you don’t miss our first episode back. Also: keep calling and pitching Blake on why she should follow your favorite NFL team. Call us, beep us, if you wanna reach us: (828) 412-4825  Send Its: Hilary Duff acknowledges LeBron James, plus an archival photo of them from 2004: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25470070-hilary-duff-makes-lebron-james-comparison-philadelphia-concert-video-after-stars-76ers-contract  Baseball broadcasters ask the age old question (for men): can you use shampoo as body wash? https://www.instagram.com/p/DbqoWVXlmNM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  Mrs. Met makes herstory as first female mascot in the Mascot Hall of Fame: https://mascothalloffame.com/mascots/mrs-met/  Was Babe Ruth actually real?: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mad-dog-russo-rips-pete-143925361.html  Betty Bromage breaks her own record for oldest female wind walker at 97-years-old: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbp_qK6sERV/  Super dad runs a 4:17 mile pushing a stroller: https://www.instagram.com/guardianmile/  Follow Blake: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline: @cghendy  Follow Well Played: @wellplayedbytheskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bradley Cooper is playing the long game with Gigi Hadid as far as getting her and the younger generations on the Eagles bandwagon. Plus, a caller gets a vibe check on Ted Lasso’s returns as the head coach of the Lady Greyhounds. Will season four live up to the hype? In this episode, we also cover: Martha Stewart doing Jalen Brunson dirty in a recent birthday video Questioning why MLB managers wear player uniforms Baker Mayfield wins MVP of Caroline’s heart, thanks to the latest Netflix season of Quarterback The recent conversations in the WNBA around trans women in sports – and what it reveals to us about women sports leagues  Why 99-year-old Maybelle Blair threw the ceremonial pitch at the first Women’s Professional Baseball League game  Send Its: MLB manager and umpire fight, stop during God Bless America, then resume: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sSLLOrQ8DkQ  Elaine dance competition at the Brooklyn Cyclones’ Seinfeld night: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbhOOCCttrh/  And the original Elaine dance for those who’ve never seen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsl3IBAsEH4  Molly Carlson proving she’s a bad ass yet again, ft. Shark Week: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbeSNQMShtc/  Jalen Brunson opens up Martha Stewart’s birthday video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DblkjMtxDJv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Call us, beep us, if you wanna reach us: (828) 412-4825  Follow Blake: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline: @cghendy  Follow Well Played: @wellplayedbytheskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA All Star weekend was a movie, so much so that Blake got sick and had to call out. We replace our B with another B, BJ Beckwith, former host of Just Women’s Sports' podcast Sports Are Fun!. They get into the cheating rumors between WNBA exes NaLyssa Smith and Dijonnai Carrington, how LeBron will make up for loss of income post-76ers trade, and a new segment called “Men on Wheels”, all about men in F1 and the Tour de France. Call us, beep us, if you wanna reach us: (828) 412-4825  Follow BJ Beckwith: @bj.beckwith Follow Caroline: @cghendy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices