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Next Woman Up

Next Woman Up

By Next Woman Up

What happens when two New York sports fans meet in Philly? College roommates and friends, Carly Helfand and Gianna Masini, started sharing their hot takes on the floor of their freshman dorm room watching the NBA Finals. Now, they're bringing those takes to Next Woman Up alongside industry insiders.

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2024 NFL Draft Recap: Even Mel Kiper couldn’t have predicted this

Next Woman UpMay 02, 2024

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2024 NFL Draft Recap: Even Mel Kiper couldn’t have predicted this

2024 NFL Draft Recap: Even Mel Kiper couldn’t have predicted this

The picks are in! The team recaps the biggest winners, losers, and head scratchers of the 2024 NFL Draft.
May 02, 202433:05
Eclipsing the Madness

Eclipsing the Madness

Return of the Madness… and the Big 3. Sara joins the team to talk all things hoops during a crazy month.
Apr 12, 202427:24
Loyal (NFL Free Agency Edition)

Loyal (NFL Free Agency Edition)

NFL Free Agency is going crazy this year! We are seeing it all: blockbuster contracts, teammates becoming division rivals, and multiple starting running backs getting some new threads. We give our hottest takes and break it down for you in this week’s episode.
Mar 15, 202446:32
The Many Covers of Sports Illustrated (feat. Art Berke)

The Many Covers of Sports Illustrated (feat. Art Berke)

Former VP of Communications for Sports Illustrated, Art Berke, joins the team to reflect on the 20 years he spent with the legendary publication. We talk about favorite covers and memories and unpack the new digital era of journalism.
Feb 24, 202436:32
Bright Lights, Big Names: Super Bowl Showdown in Vegas Baby!

Bright Lights, Big Names: Super Bowl Showdown in Vegas Baby!

It’s Super Bowl weekend and the team breaks down an exciting matchup between the Niners and the Chiefs! Will Mahomes stage a repeat or will Mr. Irrelevant prove his place among the the high rollers?
Feb 09, 202436:22
Make or Miss: FanDuel’s Kick of Destiny (feat. Jennifer Matthews)

Make or Miss: FanDuel’s Kick of Destiny (feat. Jennifer Matthews)

FanDuel’s VP of Brand Strategy, Jen Matthews, joins the show to preview the Kick of Destiny 2 and all the ways FanDuel is gearing up for Super Bowl weekend. Will Gronk make or miss the field goal attempt? Tune in for Jen’s take and an inside look on the making of the campaign.
Jan 31, 202422:45
Supa Dupa Wildcard Weekend

Supa Dupa Wildcard Weekend

Supa dupa NFL Wildcard Weekend is upon us and we are giving you our takes on the biggest matchups as we enter the playoffs. We wrap up this episode reflecting on some of the greatest football coaches of all time as the coaching scenery starts to change with the end of an era in Bama, New England, and Seattle.
Jan 13, 202441:11
To Tank or Not to Tank?

To Tank or Not to Tank?

We debate one of the biggest sports questions. To tank or not to tank? Is tanking really the best option for a team that’s struggling? Is it even possible? We break it all down.
Dec 23, 202331:56
Behind the Jersey (feat. Brooklyn McDaniels)

Behind the Jersey (feat. Brooklyn McDaniels)

Brooklyn McDaniels joins the team to give us a behind the scenes look at athlete partnerships at TikTok. We dive into the selection process, content creation and even Brooklyn’s experience hosting NCAA Champion Angel Reese.
Nov 25, 202331:46
Monday Morning Quarterback

Monday Morning Quarterback

Carly is putting her scouting cap back on to give her takes on some hot headlines as we hit NFL mid season. QB is the name of the game in the NFL of today and we have a lot to breakdown from the Giants woes to the recent success of Texan’s QB CJ Stroud.
Nov 15, 202327:12
Ignite the Flame (feat. Jamie Mittelman)

Ignite the Flame (feat. Jamie Mittelman)

This episode is all about empowerment! And that is exactly what this week’s guest, Jamie Mittelman, is doing with her platform Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is a global storytelling platform that highlights the unsung stories of women olympians and paralympians. Jamie shares some of the amazing work she is doing with the platform and some of her favorite moments working with these incredible women.
Nov 03, 202324:13
Put me in, coach! (Feat. Jordan Leonard and Andrew Zessar)

Put me in, coach! (Feat. Jordan Leonard and Andrew Zessar)

Jordan Leonard and Andrew Zessar join the show to talk all things coaching including a deep dive on their company, CoachCorner. CoachCorner matches qualified coaches with open positions at the youth and high school level for teams that need their next great leader.
Oct 27, 202323:41
Celebrating Underrepresented Communities in Golf (feat. Rosemary Maravetz)

Celebrating Underrepresented Communities in Golf (feat. Rosemary Maravetz)

Assistant Director of the USGA Golf Museum, Rosemary Maravetz joins the show. And yes, you heard that right, there is a museum about golf! We cover the museum’s unique collection, legendary stories of underrepresented golfers, and learn more from Rosemary as a member of the Latin community about what is being done to help underrepresented communities in the golf space.
Oct 06, 202323:05
Sunday Night Football (Taylor’s version)

Sunday Night Football (Taylor’s version)

After an eventful weekend in sports, the team breaks down the biggest headlines coming out of the star studded Chiefs-Jets matchup. Tune in to hear our hottest takes on the T-Swift/Travis Kelce situation and our thoughts on Zach Wilson and his struggles.
Oct 02, 202322:55
Watch the Gap: a closer look at female athletes (feat. Christine Yu)

Watch the Gap: a closer look at female athletes (feat. Christine Yu)

Awards winning sports science journalist, Christine Yu, joins the team to discuss her latest research surrounding women and their athletic potential. Christine’s research helps to raise visibility and close the gap in the data between men’s and women’s sports and male and female athletes.
Sep 15, 202328:23
New Champ on the Block: Women’s World Cup Recap (feat. Jenna Tonelli)

New Champ on the Block: Women’s World Cup Recap (feat. Jenna Tonelli)

NWSL and USWNT writer, Jenna Tonelli, comes back to join the show. We dive into post tournament reactions, her thoughts on the USWNT’s round of 16 elimination and what’s next for the landscape of women’s soccer worldwide.
Sep 11, 202327:10
Out of Her League (feat. Odessa Jenkins)

Out of Her League (feat. Odessa Jenkins)

Founder and President of the Women’s National Football Conference, Odessa Jenkins, joins the show for a great conversation about the inception of the WNFC, the current state of women’s football in this country and the growth that lies ahead.
Sep 01, 202327:50
Roll the Dice

Roll the Dice

We have all been blindsided by the news of one of the most feel good sports movies, The Blindside, and the team reacts on the breaking news. Carly and G dive into the title topic about the rise of athletes taking part in sports gambling against the terms of their contracts and the consequences of such actions.
Aug 19, 202329:25
The Vibes are Off

The Vibes are Off

The team talks recent updates to the NFL running back market saga and its impact on future contracts. NFL training camp is here and unfortunately so are the injuries. The team unpacks key injuries that have happened thus far in camp. Lastly, after Bronny James’s cardiac scare, we talk about how specialization in youth sports can affect players’ health.
Jul 28, 202329:19
Deal or No Deal: The NFL Running Back Market

Deal or No Deal: The NFL Running Back Market

The NFL franchise tag deadline has arrived and 2 notable running backs were not able to reach long term deals. The team breaks down the unique characteristics of the running back market and what factors play into a contract negotiation.
Jul 18, 202332:24
For the Ladies

For the Ladies

This week is all about women’s sports headlines! From the WNBA to US Women’s Soccer stars, we’ve got you covered.
Jul 14, 202325:56
Armchair GM

Armchair GM

It’s a packed episode this week! The team takes you through their thoughts on the NBA draft, the recent woes of the New York Mets, the success of Shohei Ohtani, the USWNT roster and a debate about new head coaching hires in the NHL.
Jul 02, 202332:16
Swing for the Fences (feat. Tim Mead)

Swing for the Fences (feat. Tim Mead)

The team gets an off-the-field look into some of the greatest moments in baseball with guest Tim Mead. Tim has devoted his entire 40-plus year career to the sport of baseball as the former VP of Communications for the Los Angeles Angels and former President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jun 16, 202338:02
On the Market (feat. AJ Perez)

On the Market (feat. AJ Perez)

AJ Perez, investigative journalist at Front Office Sports, returns to the show to give us the inside scoop on some hot topics in the sports industry. We unpack the Commanders sale, the state of the WNBA and what’s next for the Coyotes.
Jun 02, 202329:11
Stat That (feat. Jason Martinez)

Stat That (feat. Jason Martinez)

MLB depth chart and roster expert, Jason Martinez, joins the team to talk baseball stats—how much do they matter, which stats are the most important, and what you should be looking for when watching your favorite team on the diamond.
May 26, 202330:21
Plant the Seed: Playoff recap, Seeding and Upsets

Plant the Seed: Playoff recap, Seeding and Upsets

The team recaps the NHL and NBA playoffs and the biggest upsets of the matchups so far. In the theme of playoffs and upsets, we analyze seeding and how much it really matters in a playoff bracket.
May 13, 202339:12
On the Clock: Draft Day Special

On the Clock: Draft Day Special

The team breaks down the highlights and lowlights of the 2023 NFL Draft. We’re coming in hot with the takes, the analysis, and the biggest winners and losers of draft weekend.
May 02, 202338:29
Spring Ball

Spring Ball

There’s never a dull time in sports especially with NHL and NBA playoffs, NFL offseason drama, and the MLB in full swing. The team breaks it all down giving their hot takes and analysis.
Apr 15, 202345:13
Football for All (feat. Desiree Abrams and Star Wright)

Football for All (feat. Desiree Abrams and Star Wright)

Desiree Abrams, NFL Global Flag Football Ambassador, and Star Wright, Founder of the Star Wright Foundation, join the team to talk about their recent trip to Ghana where they worked with African children to grow the game of football.
Apr 07, 202324:18
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of the Basket (feat. Myles Ehrlich)

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of the Basket (feat. Myles Ehrlich)

Women’s hoops is taking the nation by storm and we’re here with WNBA reporter and New York Liberty insider, Myles Ehrlich, to give you the scoop on the NCAA tourney, the powerhouse squad for the Liberty and the landscape of the upcoming 2023 WNBA season!
Mar 31, 202327:18
Free Agency Frenzy

Free Agency Frenzy

The Wild West of NFL Free Agency is upon us! Carly recaps all the biggest moves and blockbuster transactions.
Mar 17, 202330:08
Inside Look at NBA All-Star (feat. Sara Eljouzi)

Inside Look at NBA All-Star (feat. Sara Eljouzi)

Sara returns to the pod to tell us all about her experience at the 2023 NBA All-Star weekend. Tune in to get her insider POV and hear about some of her favorite moments.
Feb 24, 202322:22
Chalk Talk: Crossovers to Crossing Routes (feat. Mimi Bolden-Morris)

Chalk Talk: Crossovers to Crossing Routes (feat. Mimi Bolden-Morris)

The team talks shop with Coach Mimi Bolden-Morris, an offensive GA under Coach Jim Harbaugh’s staff. Mimi shares her story from the basketball court to the gridiron, her passion for the game of football and her why on becoming a coach. Tune in for an inside look on a historic season for the Michigan Wolverines.
Feb 17, 202335:00
Show Me The Money

Show Me The Money

This week is all about contracts—the terms, the insane dollar amounts, the crazy requests and bizarre clauses. What does a pitcher, a bulldozer and an MLB contract have in common? Tune in to find out.
Feb 10, 202325:49
She Shoots, She Scores (feat. Jenna Tonelli)

She Shoots, She Scores (feat. Jenna Tonelli)

The team is joined by NWSL reporter Jenna Tonelli. We talk all things Gotham FC, NWSL, and the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
Feb 04, 202329:23
Get The Ratings Up!

Get The Ratings Up!

George Kittle has given us our new favorite excuse for being a tad dramatic: it’s for the ratings! Gi and Carly get real with their reactions to the NFL divisional games so get ready for laughs, tears and, of course, some hot takes.
Jan 25, 202333:31
Monday Morning Quarterback

Monday Morning Quarterback

The team breaks down their favorite moments from NFL Super Wild Card Weekend including the Giants’ big win, a D-Lineman running for 98 yards and a 27 point comeback! Football isn’t all the team tackles as college basketball is heating up.
Jan 20, 202348:20
City of Sisterly Love

City of Sisterly Love

Team Next Woman Up is making some roster moves! The team says goodbye to Sara and welcomes Carly’s new co-host, Gianna Masini. The duo shares the story of how their friendship started over the 2015 NBA finals, breaks down the most recent NFL news and reacts to a controversial clip that has gone viral on Twitter.
Jan 11, 202353:54
Flag on the play! (feat. Desiree Abrams)

Flag on the play! (feat. Desiree Abrams)

Carly chats with Desiree Abrams, former professional football player and current official, for a unique perspective on the role officials play in the sport of football, the safety of the game, and the development of flag football globally.
Dec 09, 202232:22
(Mixed) Reality Check

(Mixed) Reality Check

The team talks mixed reality at the forefront of advertising and sends you into the weekend with 4 fun headlines from Post Malone’s go-to concert hobby to snowstorm madness on the field.
Nov 19, 202222:25
Spooky Season Continues

Spooky Season Continues

The team rounds out spooky season with candy corn, cornerbacks and CMOs.
Nov 04, 202218:19
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs

The team talks baseball debates, NBA opening night, NFL’s biggest headlines and the globalization of sports.
Oct 21, 202239:13
Reunited and it feels so good

Reunited and it feels so good

Join us in celebrating Landon Collins’ return, playoff baseball in the Big Apple and the heated pre-season headlines ahead of NBA opening night.
Oct 14, 202220:27
Flowers…for Fall?

Flowers…for Fall?

Join us for a recap of Aaron Judge’s big night and our picks for Week 4 ahead of Sunday’s NFL lineup.
Sep 30, 202224:11
It’s in the Bag (feat. Lindsay McCormick)

It’s in the Bag (feat. Lindsay McCormick)

Lindsay McCormick, co-host of Sports Illustrated’s The Bag, joined the team to talk about her new podcast, the business of sports and navigating the industry.
Sep 23, 202234:32
Farewell Tour

Farewell Tour

Join the team for an NFL preview - we break down Week 1 matchups and headlines. Stay tuned for a tribute to Sue and Serena - we’re talking farewell tours this week!
Sep 09, 202236:34
GOAT Talk

GOAT Talk

Join us for some GOAT talk - we’re here to celebrate Serena’s reign. Stay tuned for a college football preview and Carly’s list of sleepers for your Fantasy team!
Sep 02, 202226:29
Commissioner’s Corner (feat. Jessica Berman)

Commissioner’s Corner (feat. Jessica Berman)

We have a very special guest this week! Join us for a conversation with NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. We talk about the state of the League, her dynamic career, Brooklyn musts, and latest playlists.
Aug 26, 202233:10
Offense at Work (feat. Sophia Lewin)

Offense at Work (feat. Sophia Lewin)

On Today’s Turf, the team talks to fellow Wayne Hills alum and Senior Assistant to the Head Coach at Princeton Football, Sophia Lewin, about learning one of the most complex offenses in the NFL, the Tigers’ upcoming season, and what she’s learned off the field.
Aug 19, 202230:33
Evolving

Evolving

Is everyone okay? The team checks in after Serena’s evolution news. Covering NFL investigations and MLB’s biggest moves this week!
Aug 11, 202221:05