Well Played

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A sports podcast that does what theSkimm does best: provide championship takes and breakdowns of the biggest stories you care about most. Finally, there’s a show dedicated to treating sports like the bingeable reality TV they actually are.

  1. 2H AGO

    Naomi Osaka’s Return, Arch Manning’s It-Boy Status, and Glen Powell Goes Collegiate with Kristin Juszczyk

    Did you miss us? Cause we missed you. We’re inching closer to the end of Honey Deuce season, AKA: the end of the US Open. Coming out of the weekend, convos surrounding Naomi Osaka’s return to dominance flooded our feeds. Her talents brought her this far, but we’re convinced Billie Jean Bling and Althea Glitterson – her sparkly Labubus sidekicks – will bring her to the end. Plus, a recap on the first weekend in college football and a look ahead at week 1 of the NFL season. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: How many Honey Deuces Blake spilled at the US Open Serena Williams' reaction to her sister's new doubles partner Who clipped another Dallas athlete’s wings How Chapel Bill dropped the ball during his UNC debut  Why some people are calling Caitlin Clark’s Nike logo “Temu Chanel”  Send Its:  Baby Stella at the US Open  Micah Parsons facetimes a fan The hairy and heavy-breathing ESPN analyst  Caitlin Clark’s logo design Caroline’s IG: @cghendy Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  2. AUG 26

    EMERGENCY POD: Taylor and Travis are Engaged

    It's a love story, baby she said yes. Blake and Caroline end their two-week break to react to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement news — and what it might mean for Travis’ 13th season in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min
  3. Taylor Swift’s Big Reveal on New Heights, Ronaldo Put a Rock On It, and The Summer Everyone Watched Women’s Sports

    AUG 12

    Taylor Swift’s Big Reveal on New Heights, Ronaldo Put a Rock On It, and The Summer Everyone Watched Women’s Sports

    Swiftie skeptics, this one's for you. Caroline successfully pulled Blake into the buzz around Taylor Swift’s album drop on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s pod, “New Heights”.  And spoiler alert: the theories came true after a 10 PM Instagram tease from Miss Swift herself. Doesn’t she know we’re in bed by then? In other sporty-ish news, Cristiano Ronaldo gifted his now fiancée Georgina Rodriguez a rock – not a ring – and Tom Brady edges closer and closer to a mid-life crash out after seeing his statue outside of Gillette Stadium.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Trinity Rodman’s post-rehab ritual we’re stealing How umpire Jen Pawol made MLB history over the weekend  Myles Garrett’s press conference that left literally nothing to the imagination How we know LeBron James is in trouble with Savannah  Send Its: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” cast at a New York Liberty game https://www.instagram.com/p/DNL1l3zgRms/?igsh=YzJobGhzZ3U1b2Y3  Chad Ochocinco Johnson heartbroken over the Claire’s bankruptcy news https://www.complex.com/sports/a/alex-ocho/chad-ochocinco-heartbroken-over-reports-claires-filing-for-bankruptcy  Angel City FC using ultrasound equipment to see Claire Emslie’s baby https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNQfwziNwhy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  LeBron hits the pilates reformer with Savannah https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNA9fJqADxw/  Other fun stuff: Trinity Rodman’s double chocolate cake recipe, compliments of Aubrey Kingsbury: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNGrk8kPt3p/?img_index=1&igsh=MWVnNmJraHV1NWxsMg%3D%3D  Cake: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17981/one-bowl-chocolate-cake-iii/  Frosting: ​​https://www.justataste.com/5-minute-chocolate-buttercream-frosting-recipe/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMIPU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwiC7U0gXBjB0KzdtjlwDNS_7nhkNWuaK-Nvp0o95m88paPgnJgvsUK8DhFv_aem_0Z26kMqASwKs-XQDmz3QRQ  Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  4. Trinity Rodman’s Big Comeback, Cyclists Losing Their Periods for the Podium, and Luka Dončić’s Hot Boy Summer

    AUG 6

    Trinity Rodman’s Big Comeback, Cyclists Losing Their Periods for the Podium, and Luka Dončić’s Hot Boy Summer

    Trinity Rodman is so back. After spending months sidelined with a back injury, the Washington Spirit forward made her return and scored a game-winning goal. Tears, hugs, and a vulnerable celebration ensued. Blake and Caroline also dive into why the women’s Tour de France has some cyclists talking about periods, infertility, and overtraining.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Blake and Caroline’s recap of Diana Taurasi’s docuseries premiere in New York The will-they-won’t-they situationship between Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones Just how fast Caitlin Clark clocked Jordan Chiles’ disloyalty to the Fever  The tea on the potential $325 million sale of the Connecticut Sun Why Luka Dončić is gaining honorary millennial status  Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  5. Travis’ Engagement Era, Jokic’s Horse Girl Energy, and Bend It Like Beckham’s Back

    JUL 29

    Travis’ Engagement Era, Jokic’s Horse Girl Energy, and Bend It Like Beckham’s Back

    This episode of Well Played was recorded before a shooting in New York City on Monday in which the NFL headquarters may have been the target. Police say a gunman armed with a long gun killed at least five people in a Manhattan office building, including himself. While a motive has not been confirmed, authorities say a note found in the shooter’s wallet referenced the brain disease CTE. We want to note that week’s episode includes conversations about football and the NFL that were recorded prior to news of the shooting. Mr. Taylor Swift – aka Travis Kelce – singlehandedly brought us Christmas in July with a 13-photo Instagram dump featuring mostly him and Taylor. Blake and Caroline discuss deeply important info about the couple, including thoughts on Travis losing his 90s heartthrob hair, their potential engagement era, and Travis’ cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. Meanwhile, Sophie Cunningham shared the punishment she received for telling refs how she really feels about them via TikTok. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  Freaking out over Hailee Steinfeld mentioning Well Played in her newsletter, Beau Society Who’s backing up Micah Parsons for being Jerry Jones’ public enemy of the week  Nikola Jokic proving he’s just a horse-lover who happens to be great at basketball  What Bend It Like Beckham and the NWSL have in common  Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm For info on when and how to watch your favorite NWSL team, visit nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  6. Caitlin Claps Back, Happy Gilmore Returns, and a Very Hailee Hard Knocks

    JUL 22

    Caitlin Claps Back, Happy Gilmore Returns, and a Very Hailee Hard Knocks

    The WNBA All Stars made a statement with just six words on a black shirt that read, “Pay Us What You Owe Us.” The tension continues to mount between the league and its players, who are asking for better pay and work conditions in their new CBA. But after an awkward press conference – where one All Star threw another under the bus – fans were left wondering what the strategy is and how they’ll accomplish it without some solidarity.  In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  A long recap of Caroline’s wedding and mini-moon and an even longer recap about Blake’s trip to the All Star Game  The real story behind the Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd hard launch  Which celebs – and how many – make a cameo in the Happy Gilmore sequel  Why the Bills were chosen for Hard Knocks despite having a great record Where A’ja Wilson keeps her Olympic gold medals, a year out from the Paris Olympics Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  7. Meg thee Stallion Cuffs Klay, Sinner and Świątek Slay, and Tobin Heath’s Next Play

    JUL 15

    Meg thee Stallion Cuffs Klay, Sinner and Świątek Slay, and Tobin Heath’s Next Play

    Meg thee Stallion is the newest NBA WAG. While we love to see our girl happy, we’re a little concerned about what it all means for Hot Girl Summer going forward. Across the pond, Swiatek and Sinner swept the Wimby finals, and the Royal family got first-row seats to the action…except for seven-year-old Prince Louis, who respectfully declined to show face. He’s not beating the iPad kid allegations. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  A quick intro about our guest host, Greydy Diaz WNBA 🤝NWSL – the women hoopers investing in a different ball-game Which Wimbledon celebs in attendance we’d want to sit next to  Whether Olivia Culpo’s maternity hospital bag was over-the-top What it would take for Luka Doncic to hang out with us  Greydy’s IG: @greydydiaz Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke  theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  8. Courting Season at Wimbledon, Burrow’s Batmobile Reversal, and Live Tasting the Strawberry Pasta

    JUL 9

    Courting Season at Wimbledon, Burrow’s Batmobile Reversal, and Live Tasting the Strawberry Pasta

    Wimbledon’s serving more than just tennis. Celebs donned their Wimbledon whites while several top-seeded players bid us a “pip-pip cheerio” in early exits. Only three Americans remain, including Ben Shelton, who’s racking up wins and admirers – just ask Trinity Rodman. In other tennis news, Iga Swiatek shared her favorite post-game meal of strawberry and sour cream pasta. Naturally, Blake and Caroline had to try it live. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:  The literal bloody hell moment one celeb had in her Wimbledon whites  Which WNBA legend is set to get the first-of-its-kind statue made of her The real reason why Joe Burrow paused his $3 million Batmobile order Why renting out a French chatêau couldn’t get Stefon Diggs out of the dog house  How Chicago Cubs fans made it clear they’re not members of Alex Cooper’s “Daddy Gang” Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm PS: Did you know theSkimm has a sports newsletter? Sign up at theskimm.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
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A sports podcast that does what theSkimm does best: provide championship takes and breakdowns of the biggest stories you care about most. Finally, there’s a show dedicated to treating sports like the bingeable reality TV they actually are.

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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
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