Podcast
The Athletic Department
Hosted by The Athletic Department · EN
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.
16episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Jalen Mamdani, Scream Queens & Olivia Benson Energy
1w ago00:31:59Tap 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!
2w ago00:26:53Tap 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
3w ago00:26:39Tap 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
4w ago00:28:29Tap 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
Transcribe →2026 WNBA Draft Results
Apr 1400:25:31Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! Although they are technically on a break, Kennedy and Jenna just had to jump on the mic to chat about the results of the 2026 WNBA Draft. This WNBA free agency season has been INTENSE, and while the draft gave us some answers, it also led to more questions. You're going to want to get all of the ADP's reactions and thoughts during what is arguably the most historic WNBA pre-season to date. Who are you most excited about?Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →It's Great To Be A Michigan Wolverine!
Apr 900:28:32Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week on the pod, Kennedy and Jenna are full of surprises as March Madness comes to a close! Kennedy gives us a true sneaks-on-the-ground straight from Indianapolis for the Final Four! Jenna buys Olympic tickets through LA28's website. Your two favorite co-hosts break down the NCAA Women's College Basketball March Madness games - including South Carolina's win over UConn, and UCLA winning their first ever NCAA championship! So much basketball and so little time. The Athletic Department is taking an audio break until the W season starts in May, but please head over to Instagram and Threads to keep up with us in the meantime!Follow the show:InstagramThreadsBioSite
Transcribe →Life is Good... Ref, You Suck!
Mar 3000:34:11Tap to summarizeWelcome back, Athletes! This week, Kennedy is back at Climate Pledge, and Jenna tries pilates! Your favorite cohosts talk over the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, all while mixing in the nostalgia that you've come to love and crave. What was your embarrassing sports moment of yesteryear? We'll see you next week for the results of March Madness! Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
Transcribe →Athletic Department Bracketology
Mar 2700:36:18Tap to summarizePlease excuse the technical difficulties w/ Jenna's mic.Welcome back, Athletes! This week your favorite cohosts break down some of the most interesting moments from the first two rounds of March Madness. They're watching games from a whirlpool, they're watching games from an old timey saloon... where ever they are - they're watching games! This episode has all your favorite moments - opinions on coaching, haircuts, and Kelsey Plum's AI twin. You won't want to miss this. Stick around for Jenna's Put Me In Coach, and Kennedy's Tunnel Walk of the Week. We'll see you next week, Athletes!Follow the show:InstagramTiktok BioSite
Transcribe →