M.J. Acosta-Ruiz and Lindsay Czarniak are joined by co-captain of the U.S. Olympic women’s rugby team Abby Gustaitis to discuss the impact of rugby on her life, Olympic gymnast MyKayla Skinner for a reflection on her gymnastics journey, former WNBA player/NBC Analyst Monica McNutt, and Olympic Gold Medalist/Part-Owner of the Chicago Red Stars Kendall Coyne Schofield for a conversation on investment in women’s sports.

On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 3

Pushing boundaries and empowering women along the way. The On Her Turf podcast highlights amazing women- and their male allies- who are champions on and off the field and who motivate people to be the best versions of themselves. Lindsay Czarniak, Lolo Jones and MJ Acosta-Ruiz will host the first NBC Olympics show dedicated to covering women’s sports at the Games. Katie Ledecky, Allyson Felix, Alex Morgan, April Ross, and Alix Klineman will be among athletes featured.

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This June marks 50 years since Title IX passed into law. While many advancements have been made, issues of inequity continue to persist in women’s sports. Ahead of the anniversary NBC News and NBC Sports have launched In Their Court, a five-part podcast hosted by U.S. Olympic medalist, Ibtihaj Muhammad, that explores the evolution of Title IX through the eyes of one, pivotal sport: women’s basketball. This series will feature the stories of the women who, over the past 50 years, fought for Title IX, advanced it, and are now using their voices to pay it forward on and off the court. We hope you enjoy this first episode, and for more visit In Their Court wherever you get your podcasts.

NBC Sports & NBC News Present: In Their Court

Joining the pod from the NBC Olympic headquarters in Stamford, CT, Kelly Clark gives her thoughts on what it’s like to be behind the Olympic mic versus competing in snowboarding. Plus, she gives insight on the moment she knew it was time to retire and the difficulties behind sustained Olympic success.

Behind the Olympic Microphone with Kelly Clark I On Her Turf

Joining the pod from Super Bowl LVI, Jennifer King gives her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful black female coach in the NFL, including how she motivates her players, and what it takes to stay at the top of her game.  Plus, find out which famous actress she is related too!

Breaking Down Barriers in the NFL with Jennifer King I On Her Turf

Winter and Summer Olympian Lolo Jones discusses her frustrations towards the bobsled qualifying process, the mental toll it took on her, and the overall lack of opportunities for women to compete compared to men in Olympic bobsled.  Lolo also talks about her approach to continuing to compete at a high level as an ‘older’ T&F athlete, and contemplating competing in Masters events.

Gold Medal Loser with Lolo Jones I On Her Turf

Joining the pod from Blaine, Minnesota, USA Hockey Olympians Brianna Decker and Megan Keller give their thoughts on each other as teammates, including where they keep their Olympic Gold medals, and why Brianna wants to go up against Megan in the video game, NHL22. Plus, find out which unique piece of hockey equipment Brianna been wearing since 9th grade!

On Her Turf at the Olympics Episode 3

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