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A sports podcast that does what theSkimm does best: provide championship takes and breakdowns of the biggest stories and controversies you care about most. Finally, there’s a show dedicated to treating sports like the bingeable reality TV they actually are.
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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)
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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 preview by 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
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). 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
Are you ready for a podcast in a league of its own? theSkimm presents Well Played, a podcast dedicated to treating the sports world like the bingeable reality TV it actually is.
Well Played is available now, with new episodes starting Tuesday, September 3rd, just in time for the 2024 NFL season. Be sure to subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening.
Game on.
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 by 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
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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
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Sadly, we’re saying goodbye to Pop Cultured. In the last year, we’ve done some memorable pop culture deep dives (think: Queen Bey’s “Renaissance” and the history of house music) and broken down some of the biggest stories in the news (like: the Oscar’s slap and Serena retiring as the GOAT). We’ve also had some amazing conversations along the way.
So, it’s only right that we end the show the way it began: talking about why these stories matter.
TV, movies, fashion, sports, and just about everything we consume can be pop culture, and looking at it can tell us a lot about what’s going on in society.
Today, we take a look back at some of our favorite moments on the show — from Dwyane Wade totally flubbing questions about his wife Gabrielle Union to that time Bridget got an astrology reading that told her when she’ll find love.
Then, we chat with some of our favorite show guests on why pop culture is important to them — and the world.
You’ll hear from:
Sabrina Razack, PhD candidate who studies and writes about the intersection of sports, gender, and race. Find Sabrina’s curriculum at teachbeyondaboundary.com.
Sharon Kwon, psychotherapist, social worker, writer, and mental health advocate. Learn more about Sharon’s practice at sharonkwon.com.
Daric L. Cottingham, freelance culture and entertainment journalist. Check out Daric’s work at dariccott.com.
Bethonie Butler, TV and pop culture reporter for The Washington Post. Read Bethonie’s latest articles for washingtonpost.com.
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Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear.
Don’t know about you, but we’re still processing everything that went down at the VMAs — from that totally weird Johnny Depp appearance (can we call it that?) to Lizzo responding to haters. Again.
We’re also going to break down the Olivia Wilde–Shia LaBeouf beef, the Euphoria season three drama, and the latest thing to fall out of Chris Rock's mouth.
And finally, with all eyes on NASA this week, we’re going back to one of our favorite episodes of this show, where we dug into our pop culture obsession with space.
You’ll hear from:
Dr. Teasel Muir Harmony, curator of the Apollo Spacecraft Collection, professor at Georgetown University and author of Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects.
Swapna Krishna, journalist covering space, tech, and pop culture at outlets such as Engadget, StarTrek.com, The Verge, and more. Co-host of the podcast Desi Geek Girls.
Eric Kohn, New York–based Executive Editor & Chief Critic at IndieWire.
We’re kicking it off this week with a rundown of a big win for HBO Max (House of the Dragon, we’re looking at you) and a whole lot of cringe. A plantation wedding, Bennifer? Really?
Then, it’s a conversation with The Juggernaut’s Ishani Nath about Indian Matchmaking, and why she says the Netflix show about arranged marriages is still a hate watch. We get into what the series gets right, what it’s still getting wrong in season two, and why Sima from Mumbai fires up so many feelings.
And finally, the VMAs are right around the corner. But who even watches music videos any more? We talked to Rolling Stone writer Claire Shaffer about the rise, fall, and rebirth of the medium — from the big-budget heyday of Michael Jackson’s ’80s to the boy bound countdowns of TRL to today’s YouTube-ready viral sensations.
You’ll hear from:
Ishani Nath, culture editor for The Juggernaut
Claire Shaffer, freelance writer for Rolling Stone
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First, it’s the Pop Five: Megan Thee Stallion’s new album “Traumazine” is just what the hot girls need as we transition into fall. Rihanna’s boo A$AP Rocky might be in big trouble, and Real Housewife Kathy Hilton is facing backlash from Lizzo fans. And we’re getting nostalgic over Brandy’s “Cinderella” turning 25.
Next, Jennette McCurdy’s new memoir is making us rethink some of our childhood faves. We Skimm (in under four minutes) what we’re learning about the era at Nickelodeon that brought us "iCarly."
And since we’re looking back, we’re celebrating the GOAT: Serena Williams. The tennis phenom recently announced that she’s retiring, so we talked to a writer about Serena’s career, legacy, and lasting impact on women’s sports.
You’ll hear from:
Sabrina Razack, PhD candidate who studies and writes about the intersection of sports, gender, and race
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First up, say goodbye to #Kete, folks. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson called it quits after just nine months of dating. Get the rundown on the biggest breakup of the summer and Kanye’s reaction.
Plus, find out why Megan Thee Stallion’s boo Pardi seems a little upset with The Rock? And did a couple really find love in the Popeye’s parking lot?
We quickly break it all down in this week’s Pop Five stories.
Then, we Skimm (in under four minutes) what the heck is going on with the Warner Bros. Discovery merger that killed "Batgirl" — and how this new marriage may affect your streaming options.
And since we kinda have relationships on the brain, we’re diving deeper into dating app fatigue. (Yes, it’s a real thing!)
We spoke with a reporter who’s done research on the topic to understand what it is, what the signs are, and what you can do if you’re tired of swiping.
You’ll hear from:
Jessica Klein, contributing reporter for the BBC
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All hail Queen Bey! The “Renaissance” is here, and the house listening party started last weekend along with the drama. But this act one wasn’t the only thing dominating pop culture news.
Did you hear that Taylor Swift’s is also topping the charts? But this time it isn’t for music. It’s for her terrible private jet CO2 emissions.
And after eight weeks of not being able to turn away from Love Island UK, we finally have this seasons’ winners.
What else is on our radar? Check out this week’s Pop Five stories.
Then, we dive into one of the biggest trends Millennials and Gen Z are obsessed with: astrology.
We speak with a journalist to find out why. And we chatted with an astrologer to get the breakdown on what it’s all supposed to mean. Plus, don’t miss our host getting her chart read!
You’ll hear from:
Kirah Tabourn, creative, astrologer, and host of The Strology Show podcast
Elizabeth Gulino, senior writer at Refinery29
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From Kid Cudi walking off the stage at Rolling Loud to a weepy Bennifer in Paris, a lot has been going on in pop culture news. So we’re starting off by breaking down our Pop Five — the top five moments we can’t stop talking about. And after, we have convos with Angelica Ross, Tan France, and Christina Milian.
So find out the reason Desus and Mero are calling it quits and why Sesame Place is being called out for racial discrimination.
Then, San Diego ComicCon gave “Black Panther” fans what they’ve been waiting for. The “Wakanda Forever” trailer dropped and everyone’s in their feelings.
But what really had Twitter chirping? A viral tweet comparing the careers of Keke Palmer and Zendaya — and citing colorism. And the “Nope” star quickly shut the conversation down in a way only she could.
And keeping with stars that we stan, today, check out a few moments that didn’t make it on previous episodes — and some of our favorite interviews.
You’ll hear from:
Angelica Ross, actress, singer, and TransTech founder
Tan France, host of Netflix’s “Queer Eye”
Christina Milian, actress and singer
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Having a big butt hasn’t always been popular. But now, it seems like everyone wants to be a member of the big booty club. Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, and even Madonna have all been suspected of having work done to make their backsides bigger.
But it isn’t just famous people who are bending over backwards to get the derrière they desire. Regular women are also looking for ways to plump up their bottoms.
While some are opting for butt implants or injections, many are turning to another surgical procedure: the Brazilian Butt Lift, aka the BBL.
We talked to a board certified emergency physician and a reporter about the BBL: what it is, why it can be so dangerous — and why so many people are getting it anyway.
You’ll hear from:
Dr. Uché Blackstock, board certified emergency physician and founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity
Ruth Etiesit Samuel, culture reporter at HuffPost
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Very sorry to say goodbye to the Pop Cultured podcast! I’ve listened to and enjoyed every episode and learned so much along the way. Best of luck to the entire production team and hope to hear more from Bridget Armstrong soon.