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The Athletic Department
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Your weekly team huddle for all things sports, nostalgia, LGBTQIA2S+ athletes, and pop culture hosted by Kennedy Carter and Jenna Cortis, your west coast-based Athletic Department.
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We're the Carmen Sandiego of Sports!
2w ago00:47:20Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, you're two favorite co-hosts are taking you all around the globe. First, they're on Love Island in Fiji, then the World Cup all across the US, then the Amundi Evian LGPA Championship in France, then at Wimbledon in England, and ultimately back in the US for WNBA games and updates. What do Anna Wintour, Kate Middleton, and Ben Stiller have in common? You're going to have to tune in to find out. Also, the LA Sparks have a historic surprise guest on the jumbotron, and no, it's not just Jenna again. Kennedy's Tunnel Walk of the Week gets golfy, and Jenna's Put Me In Coach is rocking a baseball uniform with an important nod to history.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →Elite for Decades!
3w ago00:46:53Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy pulls off the sporty surprise of the century - you'll have to tune in to believe it! Jenna gets more steps, which is also exciting. Your two favorite cohosts meet up to discuss the World Cup, Wimbledon, an upcoming golf tournament, and of course, the WNBA all-stars roster! Also, tune in for Jenna's in person review of the Seattle Storm wiping the floor with her Los Angeles Sparks.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →Living, Laughing, Loving WNBA - Pride Episode
4w ago00:39:32Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, your two favorite cohosts were running all over the country to catch WNBA games. First up, Kennedy saw the Seattle Storm battle it out with the Dallas Wings, and while it was close, Paige proved to be unstoppable in this moment. Next, Jenna made her way to Las Vegas to see the Aces play in the Michie Ultchie Area where the New York Liberty ultimately prevailed. Later in the week, Marina Mabrey tied the all time WNBA scoring record with 53 points for the Toronto Tempo against the Los Angeles Sparks. Then Jenna was back with the Aces (and reluctantly their mascot Buckets) to see the Aces defeat the Dallas Wings. It was a white t-shirt kind of day for A'ja. Then, the Seattle Storm beat out the New York Liberty at Pride night, and finally, Kennedy made the pilgrimage to Balhalla where the Valkyries beat out the New York Liberty once again. All of this in addition to the World Cup and Wimbledon! It's been quite the jam packed week indeed!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →The Streets Are Alive... with Sports!
Jun 2200:24:27Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, we're taking it all the way back to 1997, so grab your walkman, dance the Macarena, and get settled in! The Sparks celebrated 30 Season of the WNBA by packing the house with legends. Lisa Leslie and Kym Hampton even reenacted the first ever tip-off that they did on June 21st, 1997! Between Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating shot against the New York Liberty, and Kennedy's insider info on the whereabouts of DJ Diesel, this episode (as per usual) is more than any of us bargained for! Serena's back on the court and the World Cup roars on!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →Jalen Mamdani, Scream Queens & Olivia Benson Energy
Jun 1600:31:59Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! Knicks in 5! This week, the episode has more than you could ever hope for. Jenna fills us in on the ADP's sponsored Sporta-Potty at Dyke Day while Kennedy hits the gym and watches every WNBA game possible. Also, there's already so much amazing lore coming out of the world cup, Tunnel Walk included! Stick around for the WNBA breakdown from Kennedy and a pride-themed Put Me In Coach melange from Jenna.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →Gustafson & Skip to My Lou!
Jun 900:26:53Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy fills us in on her skating competition. Of course it was highly competitive and of course, she was channeling Michelle Kwan. Jenna's sport was crying at graduations, weddings, and because she didn't catch a t-shirt at the Sparks game. Your two favorite cohosts break down what's been happening with their favorite home teams, and Kennedy walks us through some bittersweet hockey news. Plus, The Athletic Department has an exciting announcement - stop by and see our handy work at Dyke Day LA this weekend!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →A Mediterranean Queen and Ellie's Kiss
Jun 200:26:39Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week's episode is certain to surprise and delight you. Right off the bat, Jenna bites off more than she can chew on a hike to the Hollywood sign, and Kennedy has a competition sign-up blunder. Your two favorite cohosts also have some of the best sneaks-on-the-ground segments we've ever had before. Kennedy is at Barclays Center partying with Ellie, and one of our D1s does the unthinkable during a coach Q&A session for the fans. Do we believe our D1s will take over the world? Yes, yes we do. Kennedy and Jenna talk recent WNBA games and the upcoming schedule. Plus, a very special Put Me In Coach and Tunnel Walk of the Week. Get off the bench and get ready because this week's episode will have you feeling ready to get in the game!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →Bananas & Bookies
May 2800:28:29Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy preps for her upcoming ice skating competition and Jenna watches Off Campus on Amazon Prime. Is it Heated Rivalry? No, but nothing ever is! Kennedy also dives into the sub-culture of the Savannah Bananas minor league baseball game, and returns to the pod with almost too much to tell. To top it all off, your bestie cohosts catch up on their favorite teams from the WNBA.Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →John Travolta's Beret: The Ultimate Sport
May 2100:26:00Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, the sports are sporting! Jenna and Kennedy discuss the upcoming ice skating competition, Marcia's reluctance to be a reliable vehicle, and the fact that Lynne Roberts just won't use a timeout. This week's drop of nostalgia comes in the form of suggestion - what early MTV competition show could WNBA refs benefit from participating in? Your two favorite cohosts have ideas! This episode really has it all: basketball recaps, mascot reveals, and John Travolta's beret. Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →Ascension at Climate Pledge - WNBA Home Openers
May 1200:23:06Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! For this incredible return episode, Kennedy and Jenna are back on the mic to tell you about their experience at the Seattle Storm season home opener! You read that right - they were together in the flesh and the energy was palpable! This episode is all about the return of the WNBA, our favorite teams losing their home openers, and the level of Ascension achieved by your two best friends who LOVE women's sports. Even Jade Melbourne's tooth couldn't stay put! Jenna and Kennedy also got the opportunity to meet one of The Athletic Department's favorite players! Tune in to find out who :) Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
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