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Next Woman Up
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NJ natives and childhood friends Carly and Sara chat about navigating the sports world and everything in between. Next Woman Up provides insight from industry insiders, hot (questionable) takes and the latest around emerging trends. Follow @nextwomanuppodcast for more.
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Draft Day Diaries
1w ago00:24:12Tap to summarizeRecapping the biggest winners, surprises, and value picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. We break down the New York Giants’ strategy, shocking slides, and the teams that got it right (and wrong).
Transcribe →Around the Horn
Apr 400:46:19Tap to summarizeWe're doing it all this week! Proof of Sara hockey-ing, WNBA salary cap action, MLB opening day, all things FIFA and of course, Carly's NFL off-season takes. Keep your notifications on.
Transcribe →Flag the Change You Want to See (feat. Sam Rapoport)
Jan 3000:30:16Tap to summarizeWe're joined by NFL consultant and trailblazer, Sam Rapoport, for a powerful conversation on leadership, inclusion, and the future of football. From weighing in on the NFL's push toward a pro flag league to balancing a high-impact career with motherhood, Sam takes us behind the scenes as one of the driving forces behind women in football.
Transcribe →Chiefs Lens (feat. Gabrielle Timmen)
Jan 800:25:29Tap to summarizeWe dive into Gabrielle Timmen's career journey and what it takes to lead social for a championship-winning franchise with one of the most passionate fan bases in the world. Her insights span real-time storytelling to breaking into the industry.
Transcribe →This and Talk Ball (feat. Ashley ShahAhmadi)
Dec 1800:28:43Tap to summarizeAshley ShahAhmadi returns for a deeper conversation on what it really means to “know ball” in today’s NBA. From industry laughs to off-camera moments fans never see, Ashley breaks down what’s surprised her on and off the court.
Transcribe →Fourth & North (feat. Carmen Vitali)
Nov 600:37:42Tap to summarizeCarmen Vitali returns to break down the NFC North, her most memorable interviews and how to navigate the industry. And of course, a fun deep dive about life off the field, including recent milestones (grab the champagne).
Transcribe →Roundball (30) Rock
Oct 1800:30:06Tap to summarizeThe NBA is officially back on NBC and we're feeling all the nostalgia. Carly talks about the energy around the office, while Sara dives into her favorite hoops memories (and why opening night still hits different).
Transcribe →Breaking Down Your NFL Group Chat (Feat. Ayrton Ostly)
Oct 900:49:37Tap to summarizeWe're talking all things NFL with Ayrton Ostly, NFL trending reporter for USA today. From what's capturing attention around the league to the front office moves flying under the radar.
Transcribe →Superhera Stories (feat. Marina Paul)
Jul 1000:24:31Tap to summarizeWe chatted with Marina Paul, former college soccer player and founder of Superhera, a platform redefining how female athletes own their stories and enhance performance. We dive into everything from gear that hasn't been designed for female athletes to the behind-the-scenes grind of startup life.
Transcribe →The World Cup Effect (feat. Lex Chalat)
May 2900:20:25Tap to summarizeWe spoke with Lex Chalat, Executive Director of U.S. Soccer’s Soccer Forward Foundation, to discuss the transformative power of sport. Lex dives into how U.S. Soccer is building toward 2026 by investing in communities through the game.
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