Today we dive into the WNBA all star player's very public stance, as the teams came out wearing "pay us what you owe us" t shirts!

Source

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45778770/wnba-all-stars-wear-pay-us-owe-us-warmup-shirts

In this episode of Crunchy Chronicles, we are introducing Lael Wilcox, an accomplished ultra-distance cyclist! We delve into her journey, including her record-breaking circumnavigation of the globe. Lael is a competitive cyclist but also makes it a point to find cultural connection on her travels and immerse herself in advocacy.

SOURCES:

NPR

Wikipedia

Road.CC

Ride with GPS

Velo Outside Online

The Guardian

Lael Rides Around The World - SRAM

https://www.laelwilcox.net/

Women make up 50% of athletes, but only about 6% of sports injury research focuses on them. Female athletes are 3-8 times more likely than men to suffer an ACL tear...why? We aren't totally sure. And that's because there is a huge research gap that needs filling.

Sources:

Loyola Medicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Northwell Health - Dr. Amy West

What does it take to kayak the entire Amazon River — from its tiny source in the Andes to its wild mouth at the Atlantic Ocean? For Darcy Gaechter, it took relentless determination, razor-sharp skill, and an unshakable belief in herself.

In this episode , we tell the story of the first woman to kayak the Amazon from source to sea. Over 4,300 miles of untamed river, Darcy faced whitewater chaos, catfish infested waters (maybe), dangerous encounters with drug traffickers, and the mental toll of a journey few have dared attempt.

This isn’t just an adventure story — it’s a testament to what happens when a woman refuses to turn back.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy4xgWpSix0

Amazon Woman, book by Darcy

We are back with our TENTH Rave or Rant!! We can't believe it! And today we are discussing Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau become the first women to complete Yosemite's triple crown on June 8, 2025! An incredible story, by doing this the women have helped Break Gender Barriers: No all-women team had ever attempted or completed the Yosemite Triple Crown in under 24 hours before their achievement. This shatters a long-standing gender barrier in big wall climbing and inspires other women to pursue similar ambitious goals.

https://www.climbing.com/news/the-yosemite-triple-sees-rare-repeat-olympic-tickets-for-bertone-and-roberts/

https://www.climbing.com/people/mary-eden-sending-5-14-trad-utah/

https://www.climbing.com/news/kate-kelleghan-and-laura-pineau-first-women-yosemite-triple-crown/?mode=fullscreen&scope=initial

https://coros.com/stories/more-than-splits/c/yosemite-triple-crown-laura-pineau-kate-kelleghan#:~:text=COROS%20Pro%20Athletes%20Laura%20Pineau,a%20new%20generation%20of%20climbers.

Mali Noyes recently shattered the fastest known time on The Shooting Gallery, one of the Wasatch’s most infamous ski-mountaineering tick lists. We dive into the physical grit, mental strategy, and community support behind her effort—and what it really takes to thrive in the world of extreme skiing.

Sources:

Mali Noyes Is Skiing Utah's Hardest Descents Faster than Anyone

Mali Noyes Skis All 93 Lines in The Chuting Gallery in Just 47 Days | Teton Gravity Research

[Q&A] Mali Noyes is quietly becoming one of the ski industry's most impressive big-mountain skiers - FREESKIER

Mali Noyes Smashes Record for Skiing Utah's 93 Hardest Chutes

https://straightchuter.com/chuting-gallery-survivors/

https://skithefifty.com/what-is-the-fifty

https://shows.acast.com/blisterpodcast/episodes/mali-noyes-47-days-of-the-chuting-gallery

Today we dive into Katia Krafft, one of the first female Volcanologists. Katia and her husband Maurice put their lives on the line countless times to record and collect scientific data and images to educate the masses and save lives from volcanic disasters. Katia and Maurice tragically passed away recording a volcano in Japan.

https://www.confinity.com/legacies/katia-krafft

https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-65bb68ea-47c5-4f92-b11c-5ec7bd13307d

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/katia-krafft-volcanologist#:~:text=Katia%20Krafft%20was%20known%20as%20one%20of,for%20her%20work%20on%20active%20volcanic%20sites.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcano

https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/cascades-volcano-observatory/information-about-volcanologists#:~:text=Volcanology%20is%20a%20young%20and,and%20deposits%20of%20volcanic%20eruptions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow#:~:text=The%20hot%20gases%20and%20high,79%20with%20many%20lives%20lost.

Emma Schwerin has become the youngest American woman to climb Mount Everest at age 17. Watching a documentary at school sparked it all...Listen in to hear about her amazing accomplishments at such a young age.

**We did not mention that Emma is the youngest American woman to summit Everest.** Malavath Poorna holds the seat for being the youngest female to summit Mount Everest, aged 13 and 11 months. Want to hear a full-length episode on Malavath? Let us know down in the comments!

Sources:

https://snowbrains.com/at-17-montana-teen-becomes-youngest-american-woman-to-summit-mt-everest-and-complete-7-summits/

https://www.kbzk.com/news/local-news/bozeman-woman-becomes-youngest-in-the-world-to-climb-the-seven-summits

We dive into the misadventures and raw determination of Gertrude Ederle — the first woman to swim the English Channel. She did it faster than any man before her. Trudy's story is part survival, part rebellion, and all heart. 

Sources:

Gertrude Ederle - Olympics, Death & Facts

Gertrude Ederle | English Channel, Olympics, Accomplishments, Biography, & Facts | Britannica

Life Story: Gertrude Ederle, 1906–2003 - Women & the American Story

Gertrude Ederle | Queen of the Channel

In today's rave or rant we RAAAVE about Rihanna's incredible success as a singer and entrepreneur. And how her newest business venture connects to the WNBA, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin are now officially in partnership with the New York Liberty! We can't wait to see how this partnership will grow and foster the connection between beauty brands and athletes.