Bitches Love Sports
By Bitches Love Sports
Bitches Love SportsFeb 12, 2022
Is Caleb Williams Actually a Good Fit for the Chicago Bears? || Facts That Can Impact the NFL Draft
RECORDED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | Timestamps Below Folks are focused on the wrong things when it comes to #CalebWilliams and who should draft him. Caleb being drafted to the #ChicagoBears with the first overall pick in the #NFLDraft might not actually be the best thing for everyone. (0:00) - Bitches Love Caleb Williams (2:17) - Is Caleb Williams ready to be a starting quarterback in the NFL? (5:00) - Rumors about Caleb Williams being "anti-Chicago" (Colin Cowherd relays message from Caleb Williams) (8:40) - The real problem(s) with the Chicago Bears (13:30) - Caleb's need for development (17:10) - My response to the panelists on Get Up (33:08) - The potential win-win-win situation for everyone. (38:16) - The Chicago Bears have other issues to work on besides their quarterback. (41:00) - Caleb Williams has dedicated practically his entire life to becoming one of the best quarterbacks ever.
Potential Merger Between the NFL, ESPN, and Disney - Should NFL Players and Fans Have Concerns?
RECORDED FEB 1, 2024 | TImestamps below
In this special edition of Bitches Love Sports, Jazz Monet discusses the possible merger between ESPN and NFL Media. Should NFL players and fans be concerned about this merger?
Let's zoom in to the part of this story that relates to the NFL's history and reputation when it comes to diversity and inclusion.
- (0:00) - Potential merger between NFL, ESPN, Disney
- (1:00) - How long has Disney wanted to sell ESPN?
- (4:45) - Major changes on the horizon for the NFL
- (5:27) - How will the merger work?
- (6:27) - What the NFLPA might look into
- (9:40) - The threat of media bias
- (10:24) - Stephen A Smith reacts to news of the possible partnership
- (12:14) - Jim Trotter is proof that the NFL does not like being questioned on race and diversity
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Dallas Cowboys Discussion - Breaking Down Mike McCarthy's End of Season Press Conference
RECORDING OF A LIVE YOUTUBE BROADCAST THAT TOOK PLACE ON JANUARY 19, 2023
How the Colorado Buffaloes Squandered a 29-point Lead
ORIGINALLY BROADCAST LIVE ON YOUTUBE - OCTOBER 14, 2023 - ABOUT 2:30PM
On Friday night, the Colorado Buffaloes got off to a good start for once this season.
At halftime, they led the Stanford Cardinal 29-0.
However, the Cardinal rallied back and tied the game by the end of regulation. Standford ended up winning 46-43.
So what happened? Jazz Monet examines the post game sound of Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders for answers. Then, she breaks down a few of the things that went wrong for the Buffs.
TIMESTAMPS
(5:15) - Coach Prime postgame press conference
(31:18) - Shedeur Sanders postgame press conference
(46:25) - On-Field issues late in the first half
(53:45) - Breaking down film of the first sack
(01:01:32) - The Buffaloes really unraveled in the 3rd quarter
(01:20:06) - Addressing detractors of Coach Prime, the Sanders family, and the Colorado Buffaloes
Dez Bryant Sacrificed His Career So He Could "Stand Up for Something"
From a conversation that took place on Monday, July 17, 2023. Lethal had the opportunity to ask former #DallasCowboys receiver Dez Bryant about his thoughts on the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and players' roles in negotiations. Through that conversation, we got to learn a lot more about Dez Bryant and the platform he helped create, Personal Corner. Dez delivered a passionate response that shed light on some of the events that impacted his career, the truth about how players impact the CBA, and why he is so dedicated to player empowerment and advocacy. All of this took place in a Twitter Space hosted by Personal Corner. Give it a listen, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. FOLLOW ON TWITTER Personal Corner: https://twitter.com/personalcorner Dez Bryant: https://twitter.com/DezBryant Bitches Love Sports: https://twitter.com/BtchesLuvSports
The BLS Post-Draft Show: Review of Dallas Cowboys Draft Picks, NBA Playoffs, WNBA Musings
RECORDED MAY 2, 2023| Timestamps to come...
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NBA Heat - Celtics Game 7, Dak Prescott's DNA, New Rules for Cowboys Nation, NFL Rule Changes and Flex Scheduling
RECORDED MAY 29, 2023 | Timestamps to come...
S-Pain and Lethal discuss expectations for Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals series between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.
Other topics:
Are interceptions really in Dak Prescott's DNA?
What to do about all the negative Dallas Cowboys takes
Potential unintended consequences of the NFL's new fair catch rule and flex scheduling policy
Bitches Love Voch Lombardi
RECORDED THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 | Timestamps to come...
This episode ended up being a very off-the-cuff conversation with Voch Lombardi. We discussed Mike McCarthy's offensive philosophy, what we expect from Caleb Williams, and even touched on mental health.
TIMESTAMPS
(1:48) Introducing Voch Lombardi
(11:03) How Voch became Voch
(17:58) Mental Health Awareness - Imposter Syndrome
(33:46) "Twitter is not a real place." - Voch Lombardi
(47:30) Mike McCarthy and PCP
(55:08) Voch is not a basketball fan
(57:05) Is Lebron James' legacy affected by the Lakers being swept by the Nuggets?
(1:07:25) S-Pain educates Voch on professional soccer
(1:11:14) College football and Caleb Williams
(1:17:02) About Lincoln Riley
(1:25:03) Ja Morant's wellness check
(1:43:22) A preview for next week
Bitches Love the NFL Draft (Pre-Draft Show)
RECORDED THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 | Timestamps to come...
Lethal and S-Pain invite Cowboys fans, draft analysts and other guests to the show to discuss the NFL draft just hours before it kicks off.
Dak Prescott: The Most Hated Quarterback in the NFL
RECORDED THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 | Timestamps to come...
Lethal and S-Pain welcome Akoye to the show to talk about the Dallas Cowboys fanbase and public perception of Dak Prescott.
CLICK HERE watch Akoye's latest video "Dak Prescott "The NFL's Most Hated" (The REAL Reason Fans Don't Like Dak)"
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[BONUS] Guest: George Whitehead, Movement Specialist - Discussing the Pros and Cons of Load Management
RECORDED MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 | Timestamps to come...
In this episode, Lethal talks to movement specialist George Whitehead about load management for professional athletes. They also discuss cumulative injury cycles and the mental and emotional well-being of elite athletes.
George is a strength coach, movement specialist, and course instructor at DBC Fitness in Miami, FL. Follow him on Instagram: @george_dbcfit
TIMESTAMPS
(1:22) - Introducing George Whitehead and the topic of load management
(9:30) - The current conversation surrounding load management, especially in the NBA.
(12:50) - George explains the "old school" perspective on load management vs pushing to one's limits.
(13:20) - George discusses Charles Barkley's post-career injuries
(15:00) - "You are getting a used car..." --- Today's athletes have more wear and tear on their bodies by the time they go pro than athletes of the past.
(18:30) - Youth athletes could benefit from more experienced and well-informed trainers.
(26:31) - A lot of college and pro athletes have been taught improper movement patterns.
(30:45) - Why a player might want to or be told to take a game off.
(35:45) - Devin Booker's string of injuries.
(37:47) - Ezekiel Elliott's career and the impact of injuries.
(43:00) - Wear and tear on basketball players vs football players
(45:00) - Basketball is basically plyometrics with a ball.
(47:16) - Some trainers do things with athletes that are not what those athletes actually need.
(48:43) - Some athletes are hiring trainers that are ill-informed and/or lack experience.
(51:10) - Can a good trainer cancel out the impact of a bad trainer?
(54:42) - Sometimes, we can see injuries coming based on what we've seen of an athlete's training program
(55:17) - Why even the most experienced athletes lack knowledge of injury prevention, proper training, and recovery modalities.
(59:30) - Some athletes have been improving their methods for their entire careers
(1:01:40) - What commentators should absolutely keep in mind when discussing load management.
(1:01:40) - "Old school" athletes should understand that everything they did wasn't necessarily better. They could have had longer careers with a bit a of load management.
(1:07:20) - The physical decline of Byron Johnson
(1:09:36) - Helping an athlete decide if they should take time off
(1:14:45) - A correlation between an athlete's production and their tendency to play through injuries.
(1:20:25) - Pain sends us a signal about our bodies. It's up to athletes to pay attention to those signals.
(1:21:26) - Is it even worth it for professional athletes to play with an injury? Is it better to take time off to completely heal?
(1:27:00) - What fans should think about when I player sits out, takes time off, or retires.
(1:28:06) - The humanity of athletes is taken out of the conversation way too often.
(1:32:14) - Recommendations for athletes to stay healthy and prolong their careers.
(1:35:48) - Professional athletes and mental health (Ja Morant)
(1:37:40) - The mentality of high performers
Super Bowl LVII, Ethical Fandom, Michael Irvin
RECORDED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023
TIMESTAMPS
- (1:50) Super Bowl LVII
- (6:23) Explaining the Super Bowl to weebs
- (11:39) Lethal clarifying her stance on Jalen Hurts
- (16:40) Defending Dak Prescott is an "extreme stance" among sports fans
- (18:40) It's not easy being a fangirl
- (26:50) Eyes are on Nicole Lynn
- (39:07) The "controversial" holding call during Super Bowl LVII
- (53:30) Micah Parsons' "social anxiety" tweet
- (54:24) Principles of Ethical Fangirling
- (59:44) Ethical Fandom (fangirls or otherwise)
- (1:05:22) Michael Irvin - what we know and don't know about the accusations of sexual misconduct
- (1:12:30) Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets
- (1:17:33) WNBA Super Teams
- (1:20:27) Micah Parsons announces his foot fetish
- (1:23:15) Shout out to the Arizona Derby Dames, hosts of the 1st annual Roller Rage tournament
- (1:27:10) Shout out to Rollomite
Jan 30 - Live Broadcast: Kellen Moore, Dak Prescott, Super Bowl
RECORDED MONDAY JAN 30 | Timestamps to come...
Recording of our recent broadcast that went live on Twitter and Facebook. Enjoy!
Bitches Love Sports Season 2 Premier!
RECORDED FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023 | Timestamps to come...
This episode was mostly us catching up and previewing what we'll be excited to talk about in the coming year. "Season 2" is not so much an indicator of time passed or episodes released. It's moreso in indicator of us reaching a new stage in our development of this podcast and associated content. We are very much looking forward to what's in store in the coming months.
Shout out to Team Black Diaspora Roller Derby!
(1:55) Shout out to Team Black Diaspora Roller Derby
(14:03) Why ethnicity-based teams are important in roller derby right now
(24:24) Shout out to the New Orleans Pelicans
(26:03) Shout out to Stan Everett for the tasteful shade thrown at the Lakers
(30:00) Shout out to the Phoenix Suns, especially Devin Booker for how he handled Klay Thompson
(36:09) Shout out to Devin Booker's beautiful voice
(42:23) Shout out to the Dallas Cowboys, especially CeeDee Lamb for his improvements at the WR position
(50:25) Shout out to Micah Parsons
(63:19) Shout out to the Portland Thorns
(68:48) What roller derby leagues can learn from the investigation into the NWSL sex abuse scandal
How We REALLY Feel About Dak Prescott and Cowboys Fans | What We're Watching in the NBA This Season | Those Gin & Tonics Are Strong
RECORDED WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
We hardly edited this at all. Our bad. :)
Bitches Love the Dallas Cowboys (2022, Week 3 Edition)
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
Lethal and S-Pain discuss CeeDee Lamb's redemption, what they've learned from the win over the Giants, why they're afraid for Carson Wentz, and why it's still f*ck Michael Irvin.
ADHD Hit Us Hard...
Hopefully you'll laugh along with us as we struggle to stay on topic and get through our shout outs and call outs of the week.
Recorded September 28, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
TOPICS COVERED:
- Stephen A. Smith's New Podcast
- Ime Udoka
- Brett Favre
- Dallas Cowboys
- Spain's National Women's Football Team, La Roja
- CeeDee Lamb
- USA Basketball
- A'ja Wilson
- Princess Lang and the USC Majorettes
Las Vegas Aces Win the First Franchise Championship | What's Wrong With Jameis Winston? | Cowboys Win (The Mechanics of Micah Parsons)
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 | Timestamps below
TIMESTAMPS
- (1:17) Shout out to Violet Crown Roller Derby
- (5:44) Shout out to Deion Sanders and Jackson State University Football
- (6:15) Shout out to Lincoln Riley, Caleb Williams, and the USC Trojans
- (7:37) Calling out Stephen A. Smith for subtly reinforcing the idea that the WNBA is inferior to the NBA
- (9:00) Shout out to Becky Hammon, A'ja Wilson, and the Las Vegas Aces for winning the first WNBA Championship in franchise history
- (9:44) WNBA coach salaries compared to NBA coach salaries
- (10:56) Becky Hammon went undrafted and said herself that she was not tall or athletic enough for the WNBA
- (12:03) The physicality, culture, and evolution of the Las Vegas Aces
- (17:19) Calling out ESPN - You can discuss women's sports for more than 30 seconds
- (18:45) Shout out to A'ja Wilson for getting Defensive Player of the Year and WNBA MVP
- (18:57) Shout out to the Connecticut Sun, especially Jonquel Jones and DeWanna Bonner
- (19:59) What we're expecting from the WNBA next season
- (22:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the New Orleans Saints, 20 - 10
- (23:00) The fight between Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore
- (29:25) Why Jameis Winston's game fell apart after the fight (and what would have been different if Sean Payton were still head coach)
- (34:22) How our emotions affect our gameplay
- (38:47) The Dallas Cowboys defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, 20 - 17
- (39:27) Who is responsible for the differences we saw on offense from the Dallas Cowboys?
- (41:30) Cooper Rush and his chemistry with the team
- (42:32) Should Cooper Rush continue starting in place of Dak Prescott after his injury heals?
- (45:28) Cooper Rush is a different type of leader than Dak Prescott
- (49:15) The Cowboys' offense looked better, but in the end defense saved the day
- (51:30) Brian Baldinger's analaysis of Micah Parsons (MPP = Micah Parsons Problem)
- (54:20) Micah Parsons reminds S-Pain of CJ Esquivel
- (56:10) The mechanics of Micah Parsons
- (66:40) Lethal now owns one of the tackiest pieces of CeeDee Lamb merchandise that you will ever see
Bitches Love the Dallas Cowboys (2022, Week 1 Edition)
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
- Lethal defends CeeDee (surprise, surprise)
- Lethal has words for Michael Irvin
- S-Pain has words for Skip and Shannon
- Why it was inappropriate for Skip and Shannon to speculate about reasons for Micah's absence from their show
- Why we expect great things from CeeDee Lamb in the future
U.S. Open | WNBA Finals | Revisiting the Conduct of Robert Sarver
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2022| Timestamps to Come...
- U.S. Open, Frances Tiafoe, and Carlos Alcaraz
- WNBA Finals, Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces
- Robert Sarver, Phoenix Suns, racist and misogynistic comments
The Legacies of Serena Williams and Sue Bird | Is Dak Prescott a Good Leader?
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
Matt Araiza | Micah Parsons | Lethal's Trip to the Star
RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
- Accusations against Matt Araiza
- Why it's a terrible idea for Micah Parsons to appear on Undisputed
- Lethal's Trip to the Star in Frisco
Bitches Don't Love Gatekeepers, Why Deshaun Watson Doesn't Need "Treatment," Turpin Time, and Trevon Diggs' Secure Balls
RECORDED AUGUST 23, 2022| Timestamps below
- (2:34) Why we keep recording episodes even though we're super busy
- (3:19) The importance of minimizing gatekeeping among sports fans
- (5:23) These bronze medals are heavy
- (8:10) Deshaun Watson's 11-game suspension
- (10:45) "Those CBAs do be complicated..."
- (13:40) Why "treatment" is not an acceptable consequence for Deshaun Watson.
- (16:51) The power dynamics sometimes at play when sexual requests are made.
- (20:10) Serena Williams' retirement
- (23:06) Shout out to KeVontae Turpin for amazing pre-season play
- (23:44) Is it Turpin Time?
- (25:34) Shout out to Simi Fehoko for being hot
- (27:12) KeVontae Turpin as a receiver?
- (27:31) Is KeVontae Turpin too small to be a receiver?
- (29:00) "KeVontae is a smaller version of CeeDee" - S-Pain
- (31:16) Trevon Diggs is Saxx's new Chief Ball Officer
- (35:07) Bitches love Micah Parsons. Always.
- (35:30) Micah Parsons was probably working on this year's strategy last year.
- (36:08) Defense is becoming a bigger part of the identity of the Dallas Cowboys
Pack is Here ft Naked Alien: How Bad Do You Want Greatness?
RECORDED TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
Fleur De Lethal, S-Pain, and Naked Alien discuss who personalities clashes can affect teammates during competition and what it looks like to make sacrifices for the sake of progress and growth.
Jayson Tatum Isn't Soft, but Russell Wilson is a Square (and That's Okay)
RECORDED JUNE 14, 2022 | Timestamps below
Lethal starts off this episode wondering if all of her faves are "soft." Then S-Pain and Lethal discuss whether or not Russell Wilson is a "square" and how being a square could affect an athlete's status on their team.
- (0:16) "Am I cursed?" - Lethal questions the bad luck of many of her faves.
- (3:20) ZhangWeili knocked Joanna Jędrzejczyk into retirement
- (4:50) Is Russell Wilson a square?
- (7:00) What exactly is a square anyway?
- (8:00) A Facebook group for athletic nerdy dudes?
- (10:02) Keyshawn, J Will, and Max discuss whether or not Russell Wilson is a square.
- (16:47) Russell Wilson is, indeed, a square.
- (17:15) Does being a "square" affect one's ability to be a good leader or teammate?
- (26:11) Status update on Brittney Griner
- (28:20) Celtics are down 3-2
- (30:00) How can the Celtics possibly come back in this series?
- (31:40) Lethal feels like she is Steve Kerr.
- (34:30) Sometimes you have to be a dick to be liked by one.
- (35:20) Folks are saying that Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are soft.
- (36:36) The Celtics are not matching the intensity of the Warriors.
- (40:04) Dear Jayson...
- (43:49) We need more Gorilla Tape
Pack Is Here, Ep. 1: Last Minute Nonsense
RECORDED TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
Lethal and S-Pain talk about Violet Crown Roller Derby's first public scrimmage, how it came to be, and what they remember most. They also discuss what it's like partnering with Austin Anarchy and what to expect from Violet Crown Roller Derby and Austin Anarchy in the coming months.
For more coverage of our derby related shenanigans, make sure you follow Violet Crown Roller Derby on Instagram (@violetcrownrollerderby, https://www.instagram.com/violetcrownrollerderby/) and Austin Anarchy as well (@atxanarchy, https://www.instagram.com/atxanarchy/)
S1E36 Can we ever look at Devin Booker the same way? Should the NBA and WNBA do more to help Brittney Griner? Is it ever acceptable to not fangirl over Jayson Tatum when given the chance?
RECORDED MAY 17, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
Bitches Love Devin Booker - with Special Guest, Marketing Professional Tiffany Cook
RECORDED MAY 10, 2022 | Timestamps to Come...
S-Pain and Lethal react to post game interviews of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Then, with special guest Tiffany Cook of Every Kid Sports, they discuss Devin Booker's development as a teammate, the evolution of the marketing and presentation of women athletes, and whether or not Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson was out of pocket for tweeting his suggestion to put a SECOND NFL team in Dallas.
Tiffany Cook is the Marketing and Communications Director for Every Kid Sports, a nonprofit organization that pays youth sports registration fees. To learn more, CLICK HERE to visit EveryKidSports.org.
TIMESTAMPS
- (0:00) - Lethal and S-Pain react to Chris Paul's and Devin Booker's and post game press conference.
- (3:22) - Lethal gifts S-Pain a bottle of Empress Gin.
- (6:01) - Chris Paul had a really rough night.
- (7:40) - Conflict between the interests of the athletes and the interests of the media.
- (10:07) - S-Pain and Lethal react to Devin Booker's comments about game officials.
- (14:40) - Is it possible for officiating to be so bad that it affects player performance?
- (19:45) - Chris Paul's family and the unwanted hug.
- (20:58) - S-Pain and Lethal react to the video of Chris Paul addressing the fan who touched his family.
- (22:40) - Welcome special guest Tiffany Cook
- (24:17) - What is Every Kid Sports, and what do they do?
- (30:14) - Participating in sports improves quality of life.
- (31:49) - Chris Paul is called the Point Gawd for a reason.
- (32:34) - The Suns are at a pivotal point right now.
- (35:25) - Should Chris Paul have kept going hard even with the way the game was being called?
- (39:48) - Lethal actually agrees with criticism of Devin Booker?!
- (41:51) - Should Devin Booker try harder to put the team on his back?
- (45:25) - The assumption that Devin Booker will eventually be more like Kobe?
- (47:58) - Devin Booker's growth, maturity, and humility
- (50:40) - The controversy over how NBA post season games have been called.
- (58:05) - Lethal disagrees with Dillon Brooks being suspended.
- (1:01:40) - We want to see aggressive, competitive, play - not players trying to get calls.
- (1:03:05) - Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue featuring Sue Bird, Te'a Cooper, Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, DiDi Richards
- (1:13:41) - There is no one right way for women to be sexy.
- (1:14:00) - We love to see women owning their images and narratives.
- (1:15:50) - Lethal, S-Pain, and Tiffany react to Stephen A Smith destroying Dallas mayor Eric Johnson over suggestion of getting a 2nd NFL team in Dallas.
- (1:23:29) - Lethal, S-Pain, and Tiffany respond to Dallas mayor Eric Johnson's tweets
- (1:25:38) - "I don't even live in Dallas, and I understand the type of tribalism that exists among Cowboys fans..." - Lethal
- (1:33:20) - "What are y'all drinking?"
- (1:34:36) - Empress Gin is so smooth!
- (1:35:48) - How to support Every Kid Sports
- (1:37:41) - "I love Giannis, too, but I've been rooting for Jayson Tatum..." - Lethal
- (1:39:15) - Did the immaturity of the Memphis Grizzlies lead to poor choices during their games against the Warriors?
Bitches Love the NBA Playoffs
RECORDED APRIL 26, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
Lethal and S-Pain discuss Kevin Durant's leadership qualities (well... lack thereof) and catch up on what's been going on with Jason Tatum, Devin Booker, CeeDee Lamb, Ezekiel Elliott, and the WNBA.
TIMESTAMPS
- (1:15) - Flashback: Lethal and S-Pain discuss the expectations being placed on Kevin Durant.
- (5:10) - Months later, folks still have unrealistic expectations of Kevin Durant
- (14:34) - Could Ben Simmons have made a difference?
- (15:15) - Some truths about competitive athletes who are working on their mental health and conditioning
- (22:25) - S-Pain explains why it's important to be considerate when publicly discussing mental health.
- (28:45) - Lethal saw the potential in Jason Tatum all along.
- (30:09) - Devin Booker has developed a lot this year, too.
- (31:29) - Lethal is highly upset about Devin Booker's hamstring injury
- (37:07) - The New Orleans Pelicans look like a whole different team in the post season
- (38:30) - Would Seth Curry be in the NBA if his last name weren't Curry?
- (42:46) - "When a dude is banging you, you're supposed to roll off of him." - Charles Barkley
- (49:19) - S-Pain is really excited about DeMarcus Lawrence's haircut
- (50:10) - CeeDee Lamb: El Receptor Abierto Mas Guapo Del Mundo
- (50:40) - More people seem to be more accepting of the idea of CeeDee Lamb being WR1
- (56:50) - Part of being a bitch who loves sports is interacting with the sports world in a way that fits your lifestyle.
- (63:23) - It is a blessing to be able to make money playing a sport you love.
- (64:38) - WNBA Fantasy Basketball
- (66:57) - Brittney Griner
- (70:00) - Not everything in the world of sports is 100% "fair"
- (73:08) - Final shout outs to Devin Booker and CeeDee Lamb
Bitches Are Back!
RECORDED THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
Lethal and S-Pain talk about roller derby, SXSW, and some of the most discussed sports headlines that popped up during their break.
KEY TIMESTAMPS
(0:52) - Kim Kardashian & the Concept of Work
(3:43) - Trans Visibility Day
(8:03) - ATX Womxn's Sports at SXSW
(12:34) - It's impossible to discuss women in sports or sports media without discussing the history of women's rights and liberation
(23:05) - Maria Taylor should have been on the nice couch with the good lighting...
(28:00) - Why do people let Lethal pretend she's normal sized?
(30:09) - There are so many things besides gender that can create disparities among athletes.
(35:00) - Getting derby penalties on purpose
(39:49) - Cowboys fans talking sh*t about CeeDee Lamb
(53:57) - The changing landscape of Austin roller derby
(57:02) - A message to all the people salty about the current state of roller derby
(1:00:00) - The importance of a creative approach to roller derby
(1:07:27) - Changing a culture is not easy
(1:15:52) - A dude smacked another dude. It's not that deep (Will Smith & Chris Rock)
(1:21:51) - Bruce Arians stepping down from coaching
(1:24:36) - Our last takes on the DeShaun Watson situation (until there are new developments)
S1E32 The Bitch's Guide to March Madness
RECORDED TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
We discuss Ja Morant's greatness, why Art Briles should never have been hired, and why this is the PERFECT time to get into Women's College Basketball.
CONTENT WARNING: Between (29:27) and (52:16) we discuss some of the acts of sexual misconduct and assault of which various athletes were accused while Art Briles was a coach at Baylor University.
LINKS
ARTICLE: The timeline of Art Briles' downfall at Baylor before his hire at Grambling State
TIMESTAMPS
- (0:18) - Social media response to a clip from our last episode
- (8:29) - Shout Outs and Call Outs
- (9:22) - Shout Out to Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes
- (12:44) - Shout Out to Ja Morant for his 52 point game and for generally being awesome
- (20:03) - The NFL announces 5 internationally staged games for 2022
- (25:08) - Why it was a terrible decision for Grambling State University to hire Art Briles as an offensive coordinator
- (28:49) - The timeline of Art Briles' downfall at Baylor before his hire at Grambling State
- (29:27) - Descriptions of accusations and charges filed against players while Briles was a coach (This conversation involves mention of various acts of sexual misconduct and assault.)
- (52:31) Sam Acho explains that decision makers in sports often care more about wins and losses than character and integrity
- (58:52) - The Bitch's Guide to March Madness
- (59:18) - Why right now is the best time to get into women's basketball
- (61:19) - What is Selection Sunday?
- (63:09) - How teams are selected for the NCAA Basketball Tournaments
- (64:57) - Notable conferences in men's and women's NCAA Basketball to keep an eye on
- (68:24) - How to watch the games
- (68:29) - Why bitches who love sports love YouTube TV
- (73:50) - Why it's important to tweet about women athletes
- (74:47) - How to choose who to root for
- (79:59) - What to do while you watch March Madness
- (87:10) - We're taking a break!! So join the community and follow us on social media if you want to see new content over the next few weeks
S1E31 LeBron is Tired, Mushing is Not Against the Rules, and the Details You Need to Know About U.S. Women's Soccer's Lawsuit Settlement
RECORDED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 | Timestamps below
Links:
ARTICLE: USWNT, U.S. Soccer Federation settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million
ARTICLE: CeeDee Lamb's Lamborghini Urus Is a Fiery Display of Intense Aggression
- (2:00) Shout out to the BLS Community
- (3:30) Do we care about Aaron Rodgers?
- (6:03) Do we care about LeBron?
- (7:09) Zach LaVine might be an actual superhero
- (8:35) LeBron's comments about Sam Presti
- (10:14) Do we need to over analyze LeBron's statements to interpret his feelings about Rob Pelinka
- (12:20) LeBron is tiiiiiiiiired
- (18:23) JuWan Howard, "the Michigan coach who, like, hit the other coach"
- (21:58) Was it a punch, a slap, ...or a mush?
- (25:05) JuWan Howard mushed a guy.
- (41:48) USWNT defeated New Zealand 5-0
- (42:11) "Own Goal was killing it in the first half!"
- (49:08) USWNT, U.S. Soccer Federation settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million
- (49:27) Details of the lawsuit
- (59:11) What needs to happen now to complete litigation
- (1:08:40) XFL to be 'petri dish' for football innovation, prospect development as part of partnership agreement with NFL
- (1:18:10) The NFL's partnership with the XFL is one new way for the NFL to support diverse hires and the advancement of minorities and women in administrative and coaching positions.
- (1:26:15) CeeDee Lamb's Lamborghini Urus Is a Fiery Display of Intense Aggression
S1E30 Erin Jackson Wins Olympic Gold, the LA Rams Win a Lombardi, How to Diversify the NFL, and Proof People Only Pretend to Care About Women's Sports
RECORDED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 | Timestamps below
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- S-Pain and Lethal discuss the Super Bowl.
- Lethal shares her plan to improve diversity and fair hiring in the NFL... then, S-Pain adds her spin.
- An unfolding situation involving U.S. Soccer proves most people only pretend to care about women's sports
- Lethal shares the story of the first time she was introduced to Erin Jackson
Key Timestamps
- (0:43) Congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams for winning the Super Bowl!
- (4:53) The range of emotions Odell Beckham Jr experienced during the Super Bowl
- (7:49) The importance of trusting your best players
- (13:35) Join the BLS Community!
- (17:34) What we want to see in the NFL next year.
- (22:02) Forget about the Rooney Rule!!
- (24:49) "Diverse bidders" are being actively recruited for the sale of the Denver Broncos... seriously??
- (28:20) Lethal: "If I was Roger Goodell..."
- (31:36) S-Pain: Molly would help improve diversification of hires in the NFL
- (38:45) Shout out to the WNBA for the largest ever capital raise for a women's sports property
- (44:00) Sha'Carri Richardson speaks up on the Valieva scandal
- (53:41) Nets - 76ers trade
- (54:20) Why people shouldn't call into question Ben Simmons' claims of having mental health issues
- (58:12) Are unrealistic expectations being placed on Kevin Durant?
- (64:36) SheBelieves Cup
- (69:06) Calling out U.S. Soccer for ignoring the predatory and abusive behavior of coach Rory Dames against young girls and women
- (78:55) This situation with U.S. Soccer and Rory Dames is proof that many people only pretend to care about women's sports and woman athletes
- (83:38) Congratulations to Erin Jackson for being the first Black woman to win a speed skating medal in the Winter Olympics.
- (88:43) Lethal tells the story of the first time she spoke to Erin Jackson
- (96:27) CeeDee Lamb speaks on the situation between Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals
- (100:00) CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons are surprised by "hatred" of the Dallas Cowboys
S1E29 Bitches Love... Well, Everything!
RECORDED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 | Timestamps to come...
In this episode, we discuss whether Liz Cambage is right to be disgruntled over Becky Hammon's high WNBA coaching salary, the implications of the "Lia Thomas situation" on college sports, and our thoughts about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL claiming discrimination and unfair hiring practices. But first, S-Pain shares her plan to "catch" CeeDee Lamb.
Special Guest: Former NFL Running Back Niyi Sobo
RECORDED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022| Timestamps below
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Lethal interviews former NFL running back Niyi Sobo about his work as a mindset coach, his perspective on team culture and coaching philosophies, and what it was like playing for Coach Sean Payton.
Click the links below or search your preferred platform to hear more from Niyi:
Visit imnotyou.com for more information or imnotyou.com/ki to work with Niyi.
- (1:45) Welcome Niyi Sobo to the show
- (3:51) Niyi talks about his work as a mindset coach
- (6:47) The importance of accountability as an aspect of team culture
- (7:33) Niyi describes how to create a structure for accountability
- (9:29) Does growth always come with a certain amount of pain or discomfort?
- (12:25) All of us have to go through a transformation in order to achieve success
- (13:52) Where should you start if you want to become a high performer?
- (23:34) The importance and benefit of having a coach
- (25:12) You don't have to have the best plan, but what you do need to do is go hard.
- (26:04) Niyi talks about what it was like to play for Sean Payton
- (33:39) Niyi's podcast episode that completely changed Lethal's philosophy on leadership
- (35:32) What is the best way to get teammates to value mindset development?
- (37:00) The importance of establishing a coaching/ leadership philosophy
- (47:19) The importance of aligning daily habits with an established philosophy
- (52:20) The importance of applying pressure before it's necessary
S1E28 Bitches Love Drama... Not Really: A Dramatic Weekend of Football and How a Fear of Men is Causing Problems for Trans Athletes
RECORDED THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 2022 | Timestamps below
Link: Episode discussing the IOC's new guidelines regarding trans athletes
- (9:29) Australian Open Shout Outs
- (16:26) Erin Jackson is headed to the Winter Olympics
- (21:07) The Mark Cuban Drug Company
- (29:25) Bitches Love Chef Hoppie
- (35:15) NFL Shout Outs
- (35:57) Bengals - Titans
- (37:57) Packers - 49ers
- (41:09) What would the narrative be without the blocked punt TD in the Packers game?
- (43:46) Rams - Bucs
- (45:13) Even when being paid millions for a job, the experience matters
- (53:50) The importance of camaraderie and respect in the locker room
- (55:32) Chiefs - Bills
- (56:57) Do NFL Overtime rules make sense?
- (59:11) Do the defenses of NFL teams get enough credit?
- (64:30) Dallas Cowboys fans still in their feelings over the loss to the 49ers?
- (65:40) Now that we've seen more playoff games, should we change our opinions on Dak Prescott?
- (71:20) What is the REAL issue with Dak's reaction to the Cowboys' loss in the Playoffs?
- (79:25) Dan Quinn returning as Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator
- (82:57) Micah Parsons going to the (other) Super Bowl
- (85:32) Speculation that Sean Payton might become head coach of the Dallas Cowboys
- (93:02) NCAA adopts new guidelines regarding trans athletes to more closely align with guidelines being used by the International Olympic Committee
- (95:58) Public response to the new NCAA guidelines
- (98:04) Fear of trans athletes stems from fear of men
Bitches Love Game Officials: Dak Prescott Chose Violence (Over Accountability), Micah Parsons Leads by Example, Troy Aikman Questions Why CeeDee Isn't Getting the Ball [S1E27]
RECORDED THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 | Timestamps below
ATTN: In this episode, Bitch 1 refers to the Cowboys' OC as "Neville." This was not a mistake. We sometimes joke that Kellen Moore looks like Neville Longbottom from Harry Pottery. We do know his correct name.
We talk to football official Jenifer Calhoun to find out how disconnected from reality fans really are when it comes to their perception of officials and why it's dangerous for star quarterbacks, like Dak Prescott, to support and encourage violence against game officials.
We also discuss the Cowboys' need for discipline and accountability, why Micah Parsons sets the best example on the team, and why they won't "give CeeDee the f*cking ball" (which Troy Aikman agrees needs to happen). Then, Bitch 1 lets us know what she thinks after her first season following American football.
Follow Jenifer @restingrefface or, if you're a Texan, visit taso.org to find out more about becoming an official
- (0:22) ¿Cómo se dice "f*cking disappointment" in en español?
- (2:47) Naomi Osaka advances to third round of Australian Open
- (7:16) USWNT (soccer) has started training camp in Austin, TX
- (8:02) University of Texas Women's Basketball (15) defeated Iowa State (7)
- (8:24) Austin Outlaws and Austin Valkyries have announced their Spring 2022 season schedules
- (9:43) WNBA Core Players (Kahleah Copper - Chicago Sky, Jonquel Jones - Connecticut Sun, Jewell Lloyd - Seattle Storm)
- (13:02) Dallas Cowboys lack of awareness during the last play of their Playoff game against the 49ers
- (15:33) The official NFL rule regarding spotting the ball
- (17:50) Why can't Dak accept accountability?
- (20:13) Welcome football official Jenifer Calhoun to the show!
- (21:21) Women Officials Working - Jenifer's movement to recruit more women to be officials
- (26:07) Jenifer's take on the "phantom whistle" during the Bengals game
- (29:04) Fans being abusive towards officials in response to unfavorable calls
- (30:41) Dak speaks in support of fans throwing objects at game officials
- (34:33) Jenifer discusses the reality of belligerent fans taking out their frustrations on officials
- (36:51) Jenifer explains how officials are incentivized to get the calls right
- (38:59) There is a global shortage of officials due to abusive treatment by fans, players, and coaches
- (43:33) Players, especially star players, have to be more responsible with their words
- (46:05) Dak Prescott's apology (and why it was bullsh!t)
- (53:55) What happens if an official or a crew makes bad calls repeatedly?
- (60:34) Where we draw the line when it comes to talking to or about officials
- (64:20) We've seen evidence of Dak's lack of accountability all season
- (65:28) The Dallas Cowboys did not have a bad season
- (67:42) Do fans gas up the Dallas Cowboys more than they deserve?
- (72:07) Troy Aikman criticizes Dallas Cowboys for not targeting CeeDee Lamb enough
- (75:40) Bitch 2 has had questions about the chemistry between Dak and CeeDee for weeks
- (78:10) The lack of targets can impact the trajectory of CeeDee Lamb's career and legacy
- (85:14) Mike McCarthy's refusal to take accountability is infuriating
- (88:09) The Jimmy Johnson Curse on the Dallas Cowboys
- (93:44) Bitch 1 talks about her impression of American football after her first season watching
- (103:03) Bring in an OC who will utilize CeeDee Lamb the right way
- (104:50) What CeeDee Lamb could learn from Micah Parsons
- (108:53) Who we're rooting for to win the Super Bowl
- (109:05) Who's a bigger dick, Dak or Aaron Rodgers?
- (112:15) Micah Parsons should mentor his teammates
BONUS - Bitch 2 Sounds Off on the Dallas Cowboys' Loss to the San Francisco 49ers
RECORDED LATE NIGHT TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 | Timestamps Below
Bitch 2 shares her perspective about what was really the most disappointing thing about the Dallas Cowboys being eliminated from the NFL Playoffs in the Wild Card Round.
- (5:10) A breakdown of how it ended, for anyone who didn't see it
- (6:00) We've talked about a lack of discipline before
- (8:10) Dan Orlovsky's breakdown of what went wrong at the end of the game
- (11:00) What disappointed Bitch 2 the most
- (12:42) Dak Prescott blaming the refs
- (14:46) Dak Prescott's lack of accountability
- (15:15) Dak Prescott condoning violence against NFL Officials
- (15:58) Other players referenced lack of discipline as an issue
- (17:17) You have to look at the coaches to address discipline and accountability issues
- (18:30) "You're either coaching it or allowing it." - Jesse Holley
- (20:15) Lack of accountability is being coached
- (21:13) The team culture of the Dallas Cowboys needs to change
- (22:27) Is it on the players or on the coaches?
- (22:50) Who should members of the Dallas Cowboys football team be looking to for an example?
S1E25 - It's Not Gonna Be That Easy to Confuse Micah Parsons
RECORDED THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 | Timestamps below
Bitch 2 discusses Naomi Osaka's return to the Australian Open, answers a listener question about Antonio Brown, and breaks down why it's annoying that people keep talking about Micah Parsons like he's a "regular" rookie heading into the Playoffs.
- (2:42) Why is everyone so surprised that the Memphis Grizzlies are good?
- (6:24) Upcoming Sue Bird documentary
- (7:48) Naomi Osaka is returning to the Australian Open
- (8:19) Osaka's new tennis goals
- (9:06) Naomi Osaka setting an example for competitive athletes looking for balance
- (10:24) Naomi Osaka says she hopes she never cries in the press room again
- (14:04) The "Antonio Brown Situation"
- (16:01) A chronological breakdown of Antonio Brown's antics, controversies, allegations, and convictions
- (21:49) Bitch 2's opinion on Antonio Brown's claims
- (23:43) What Bitch 2 thinks Bitch 1 would say about Antonio Brown
- (24:25) Expectations of the Dallas Cowboys vs the San Francisco 49ers
- (25:04) It's frustrating that after everything we've seen from Micah Parsons, people still expect him to act like a stereotypical rookie.
- (27:55) Micah responds to concerns over the 49ers playing "bully ball."
- (30:20) What people don't understand about the phrase "Humble Beast."
- (31:54) The standard is the standard
- (34:04) What it takes to be confident in your own standards
- (35:16) Dak Prescott talks about the pressure on his shoulders going into the NFL Playoffs.
- (36:38) Why it's hard to trust Dak Prescott (and the Dallas Cowboys offense)
- (37:51) Dak Prescott as a leader of his team
- (39:52) You can't make a team more physical in a week
- (40:40) The chemistry between Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb (or lack thereof)
- (43:24) Have fun and be responsible
S1E24 - We're Just Happy to Be Back
After an unplanned, yet timely break, we're just happy to put out another episode. In this episode, we compared the situation of Novak Djokovic being banned from competing in Australia to the situation being navigated by the Nets and Kyrie Irving. We also discussed some takeaways and favorite moments from Man in the Arena thus far. We wrapped up the episode with some advice for the Dallas Cowboys on how to be a more consistent team and perform better during the playoffs.
Bitches Love Geek Salad (with special guest ARye the King of Geek Salad)
RECORDED WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2021
Lethal and S-Pain welcome ARye the King of Geek Salad to discuss and debate topics including Stephen Curry's record for made 3-pointers, Urban Meyer's recent antics, Dak Prescott's "slump," and whether or not the NBA has more highly attractive players than the WNBA does.
Keep up with Geek Salad at youtube.com/GeekSalad and on Instagram: @GeekSaladNow
- (3:51) Covid in the sports world
- (10:32) Introducing ARye the King (Take 1)
- (11:10) Deion Sanders recruited the #1 football recruit to Jackson State
- (11:44) Why we support young athletes' rights to change their minds about the schools for which they play
- (15:31) Why it's completely ok for an athlete to be influenced by NIL deals
- (16:00) Why collegiate athletes aren't paid
- (20:30) How NIL deals are leveling the playing field by benefitting HBCUs and woman athletes
- (22:11) Young athletes should make decisions based on what is best for them
- (23:46) Introducing ARye the King (Take 2)
- (24:30) Introducing ARye the King (Take 3)
- (27:03) Urban Meyer's antics (recorded before he was fired)
- (30:15) Can a coach be so negative and toxic that they cause their team to lose? Would Urban Meyer's behavior be accepted if the Jaguars were winning?
- (35:11) ARye compares Urban Meyer's behavior to Michael Jordan's treatment of his teammates.
- (47:18) Our personal reactions to coaches with harsh coaching styles
- (55:13) Lil Nas X activates Lethal's ADHD
- (57:56) Steph Curry's 3 pt record
- (58:30) The moment when Steph Curry broke the record was dramatic af
- (60:32) Another perspective on the drama surrounding the moment
- (62:34) We're not the biggest fans of Ayesha Curry - but for different reasons
- (65:50) ARye's perspective on scantily clad women
- (66:45) Lethal's perspective on scantily clad women
- (70:55) S-Pain's perspective on scantily clad women
- (72:32) Why Lethal was turned off from one night stands
- (73:59) ARye's thoughts on dudes with no game
- (76:27) The #1 thing is to make a woman feel comfortable
- (78:00) "The worst stuff that happens to women... is usually at the hands of a man" - ARye the King
- (78:32) ARye explains is theory of the Attraction-Fear Ratio and its role in seducing women
- (83:31) The Dallas Cowboys' win over the Washington Football Team and whether or not Dak is in a slump.
- (87:48) Lethal's Dallas Cowboys drinking game
- (90:24) Has Ezekiel Elliott "earned the right to play through injury"?
- (92:48) Why it might be important for Zeke specifically to be on the field for running and blocking
- (100:57) Obligatory weekly discussion of Micah Parsons
- (108:59) Cultural determinism, hero worship, and Disney's control of sports and entertainment assets
- (113:10) How might Disney use sports content in their metaverse?
- (119:34) Does the WNBA or NBA have more "hot" players?
Bitches Love the California Derby Galaxy (Part 2)
RECORDED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021
This episode is the remainder of the conversation S-Pain and Lethal had with Tifa Knoxhard, founder of the California Galaxy Derby Coalition. We pick up where we left off in Part 1, discussing the involvement of the WFTDA in helping the Coalition get started, and we go on to discuss some of the intangible characteristics one might need in order to launch a similar initiative in another location. If you haven't heard Part 1, definitely check that one out, first, then follow up with this episode. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts once you're done with the episode, so feel free to share via email, post comment, or DM!
- (1:24) Episode Intro
- (3:22) Involvement of the WFTDA
- (6:26) Knox describes the flexibility and support of the WFTDA
- (8:07) How will having multiple WFTDA Charter teams work for the Coalition?
- (10:06) Do you have to reach out to the WFTDA to establish a Coalition?
- (11:35) Can a skater be a part of the Coalition if they are not part of an established league?
- (13:00) The Coalition's free agent skater policy
- (14:53) How the Coalition plans to improve financial equity and why that's important
- (18:40) Leaders tend to struggle execution, not strategy itself
- (19:29) Besides reading everything in the public folder, what advice would Knox give to someone who wants to establish a Coalition in their area?
- (23:01) How to find the confidence and courage necessary to propose new ideas and initiate change
- (24:01) How skills acquired in derby life and in non-derby life may compliment each other
- (24:24) Leaders and revolutionaries are human, too!
- (26:09) How to get people to be both supportive and patient when executing a new idea for the first time
- (28:13) Work on disconnecting your personal self worth from the work you do
- (31:33) Having more people working on the same problem(s) increases the speed and odds of finding a solution
- (33:14) You only need 3 teams to form a Coalition
- (35:18) Pretty much every sport starts to go through major changes after existing for a couple of decades
- (36:59) Things don't have to be perfect in order to get a good result
- (37:11) The WFTDA is still evolving and "figuring it out."
- (41:10) Regardless of governing body or insurance affiliation, leagues can work together to help roller derby come back strong post hiatus
- (42:58) Expressing ideas vs complaints
- (44:14) League issues vs WFTDA issues
Bitches React to Jerry Jones' Comments About Cowboys WRs and Week 13 Sounds from the Sideline [Bonus Video, Best Viewed on Spotify or YouTube]
RECORDED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021
At the end of their last recording, Lethal finds out that S-Pain hadn't heard about Jerry Jones publicly criticizing the route-running of Dallas Cowboys wide receivers. Lethal let her hear a clip of his comments to see her reaction. This bonus episode is a video episode and is meant to be viewed as well as heard. Any platforms besides Spotify and YouTube will be audio only.
Bitches Love the California Galaxy Derby Coalition (Part 1)
RECORDED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021
Lethal and S-Pain welcome Tifa Knoxhard to the show for an in-depth conversation about the California Derby Galaxy (a.k.a. CDG or the Coalition), what it is, how it works, and how it can help the Greater Bay Area Derby Community survive post hiatus and perhaps become even stronger than it was before.
- (0:40) The importance of operating for the skater, by the skater.
- (3:32) Cheryl Reeve named head coach of USA Basketball's Women's National Team
- (6:45) More info about Victoria's Secret and Naomi Osaka
- (14:23) Steph Curry is close to breaking the all-time record of most career 3 pointers in NBA history
- (16:33) Serena Williams will not participate in the Australian Open, following the advice of her medical team
- (21:26) Welcome Tifa Knoxhard to the show!
- (26:32) How did Knox develop the idea for CDG?
- (30:05) The CDG Vision Statement
- (33:37) How the derby hiatus due to the pandemic is helping to end long standing beef between leagues
- (36:38) Why it's so important for individual skaters to start the rebuilding process on a league level in order to impact the derby community as a whole.
- (38:15) Knox explains how the bystander effect is impacting member involvement in the WFTDA.
- (38:57) What's in store for the Coalition in 2022?
- (48:24) Why did some leagues opt NOT to join the Coalition?
- (52:33) The importance of sharing information between leagues
- (53:50) How long will CDG be relevant?
- (57:06) Knox explains what "right-level play" is and why it is important
The Phoenix Suns' Win Streak, Cowboys vs Saints, the IOCs New Regulations Regarding Transgender Athletes
RECORDED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2021
- (1:40) Shout out to Jesse Holley - looking forward to bringing him back on the show
- (3:56) Dallas Cowboys' Covid cases
- (7:40) USWNT defeated Australia
- (9:06) Shout out to Simone Biles for living her best life and showing that even elite competitors can let loose and have fun
- (11:30) Naomi Osaka partnering with Victoria's Secret
- (16:20) Liz Cambage is starting an OnlyFans
- (22:11) Congratulations to Napheesa Collier, expecting first child with fiancé Alex Bazzell
- (23:52) Bitch 2 is SO PROUD of the Phoenix Suns
- (25:09) Devin Booker is faster, more agile, more mobile
- (30:30) Nobody wants smoke with "angry" Steph Curry
- (31:48) LeBron's elbow to Isaiah Stewart's face
- (37:03) Micah Parsons is bae
- (38:27) Ezekiel Elliott needs to rest before his leg falls off.
- (39:30) Bitch 2 doesn't know where to stand with Saints vs Cowboys
- (45:11) Are roller derby bouts impacted by missing star players in the same way as other sports?
- (47:30) According to Bitch 2, the answer is, "absolutely yes"
- (53:05) Sean Payton is known for los ases en las mangas.
- (55:25) Results of the poll asking who's hotter between Alvin Kamara and Ezekiel Elliott
- (59:39) Bitches love the Humble Beast
- (62:09) Washington Post article illuminates significance of the IOC's new guidelines for transgender athletes (https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/11/29/new-olympic-policy-that-undoes-half-century-bigotry/)
- (63:26) The IOC's discriminatory policies date back to the 1930s
- (63:55) Why policies that discriminate against "masculine women" impact all women in some way
- (70:18) Medical experts warned the IOC that their sex testing did more to discriminate against women than uncover male imposters
- (71:28) The IOC tried to convince women to retire when they didn't pass their sex tests
- (72:46) The IOC targeted Black women for exams, because they did not fit Western notions of femininity
- (75:44) Experts argue that there are far more other factors besides testosterone that determine athletic ability
- (77:10) The IOC's new framework is the first step to counter assumptions about what it means to be a woman in sport
- (79:22) The United States of America has potential to be so much better
- (84:20) Shout out to Chef Hoppie
Bs Love Jesse Holley
Lethal brings on former Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver, Jesse Holley, to talk about his unbelievable path to becoming a member of the Dallas Cowboys (2009-2011) and whether or not fans should be worried about the Dallas Cowboys now. This is the perfect time to donate to Jesse's charity, Holley's Helping Hands. You can find a donation link on his Twitter profile (@Mr4thAndLong).
- (1:16) WNBA suspends Crystal Bradford and Courtney Williams
- (5:48) Spencer Rattler to leave the University of Oklahoma
- (8:28) The Phoenix Suns' 13 game winning streak
- (11:59) IOC issues new guidelines regarding transgender athletes
- (19:15) Lethal welcomes Jesse Holley to the show
- (21:00) Jesse Holley is the first an only person to earn an NFL roster spot via a reality show
- (28:15) A lot of athletes, regardless of earning potential, attach their identities to their sport(s)
- (35:55) The emotional/ psychological impact of dealing with poor athletic performance
- (38:44) The impact of performance and success on the social hierarchy in the locker room
- (41:33) The role of the speed of decision making in wins and losses
- (44:34) Jesse Holley explains the true impact of a star player missing a game
- (48:15) Jesse explains why opposing teams "aren't playing the Cowboys right"
- (52:27) Talking about the Cowboys' defense
- (58:54) The trouble with making sports predictions
- (63:38) Jesse believes Jerry Jones is upset about Amari Cooper missing games due to Covid
- (64:43) "Jerry Jones is always, ALWAYS, about his business." - Jesse Holley
- (67:52) The Dallas Cowboys is the most profitable franchise in all of sports
- (68:30) Why Holley's Helping Hands was created
- (71:29) The impact of Holley's Helping Hands on the DFW community
- (79:49) The performance of the Cowboys' defense against the Kansas City Chiefs
- (80:35) Why athletes and fans should try to keep their relationship with "the game" in perspective.
- (63:39) Huge thanks to everyone who has been supporting the podcast, liking our content, sharing episodes, rating and subscribing. THANK YOU!!
RECORDED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021.
Bitches Love Gin & Tonic
Before recording, Lethal agreed to have a drink with S-Pain, and hilarity ensued...
- (2:44) CeeDee Lamb's fines
- (5:41) Naomi Osaka is practicing tennis again
- (7:34) Scottie Pippen is a bitter, weak ass hater
- (12:53) You shouldn't have to tear someone else down in order to lift yourself up
- (17:16) Mental health vs athletic fitness
- (21:20) Why Aaron Rodgers should have received a bigger fine and/ or been suspended
- (29:04) Why other NFL team owners will probably not press the issue of Aaron Rodgers' very light fine
- (31:15) The Dallas Cowboys' loss to the Denver Broncos
- (36:25) Lethal tries to defend CeeDee Lamb's dropped passes
- (39:30) Lethal's theory on the reason why the Cowboys struggled against the Broncos
- (45:21) Lethal's trip to Phoenix
- (45:35) Shout out to the Arizona Derby Dames
- (49:35) Dear Book...
- (53:50) S-Pain really loves Micah Parsons
RECORDED WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Full Interview with Electra Blu (Subscribers Only)
Full version of Lethal's and Jurassica's interview with Electra Blu, one of the founding members of the Texas Rollergirls and the designer of the track currently used by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association for sanctioned competitions.
RECORDED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Bitches Love Electra Blu
Lethal and Jurassica talk with Electra Blu, one of the founding members of the Texas Rollergirls and the designer of the track currently used by the Women's Flat Track Derby Association for sanctioned competitions. They chat about Electra's experience during the formative years of flat track roller derby, what went into the track design, and what lessons Electra thinks leagues can learn from how the Texas Rollergirls went about growing their fanbase and acquiring sponsors during the first years of the organization's existence.
- (1:30) Introducing Electra Blu
- (3:20) Aaron Rodgers
- (7:35) Scottie Pippen bashing Michael Jordan
- (14:25) Odell Beckham Jr. no longer a member of the Browns
- (28:46) Electra Blu on derby as a community vs derby as a sport
- (32:56) Electra Blu on "The Split" that led to the creation of Texas Rollergirls and flat track roller derby
- (38:00) How the flat track design was created
- (43:16) Lethal to Electra: Has flat track derby grown into what you imagined it would be or has it become something different?
- (44:37) The relationship between the WFTDA and ESPN
- (48:36) From "hot chicks beating each other up on skates" to internationally competitive athletes
- (51:55) No women's sport has "gotten it right."
- (54:00) How women's sports are impacted by societal expectations of women
- (59:12) How much should roller derby leagues be focusing on money and revenue?
- (67:00) Electra Blu on the culture of the Hustlers (home team) when she was Captain
- (67:50) Handling push back against working out and training seriously for roller derby during the formative years
- (69:05) Electra Blu on her favorite part of the evolution of flat track roller derby
- (70:32) What would Electra like to see as the next evolution of flat track roller derby?
- (75:22) How can roller derby league make better connections with businesses and influential people in their communities?
- (79:55) WFTDA leagues have room for optimism
RECORDED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021