Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger

Brooke and Dani sit down with MLB Network and MASN reporter, play-by-play broadcaster and host Melanie Newman to break down the ALCS and NLCS, including the Dodgers’ struggles and Shohei Ohtani. Melanie also shares behind-the-scenes insight into postseason sideline reporting, compares her broadcasting roles and discusses her offseason before closing with a rapid-fire round of hot takes and broadcasting pet peeves.

Brooke and Dani catch up on Brooke’s busy postseason schedule, the Padres’ series win over the Cubs and the White Sox sweeping the Astros to advance to the ALDS. Brooke shares what the White Sox clubhouse celebration was like, what goes into a champagne celebration, and what’s next for the team. Plus, they discuss when the right time is for their significant others’ parents to meet.

Brooke opens the show by discussing the White Sox pennant race before sitting down with Sportsish CEO and founder Lily Shimbashi. Lily shares her family’s sports background, her path into sports and social media, the creation of Sportsish, her partnership with ESPN, covering the Met Gala, the challenges women face on social media, and what’s next for Sportsish. They wrap up with a game of sports superlatives, including best tunnel fits, athletes you never scroll past, and best sports couple.

Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger catch up on a wild weekend in sports, from Taylor McGregor’s incredible work navigating the chaotic SMU-Florida State game to LSU, Lane Kiffin and the teams to watch in the College Football Playoff race. They also dive into the US Open, Novak Djokovic’s future, the influencer debate, the White Sox’s historic push for the AL Central, the Padres, and their latest fantasy football thoughts.

Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger dive into the work grind before turning their attention to the Crosstown Series, its impact on Chicago. They also discuss the Cincinnati Open, tennis storylines, and Novak Djokovic’s new documentary before getting into fantasy football and the upcoming NFL season.

On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger sit down with WNBA host and producer Greydy Diaz to discuss her journey from ESPN to FIBA, covering the WNBA, and building her personal brand. Greydy shares advice on staying authentic, landing and negotiating opportunities, the work she’s most proud of, and the current state of the WNBA, including players and teams to watch.

On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger sit down with branding specialist and stylist Victoria Jacobi to discuss her journey from immigrating from Israel to building a career in sports and fashion. She shares how social media and a connection with Kobe Bryant helped launch her career, while also breaking down the business of branding, athlete partnerships, and the dream brands and campaigns she'd love to work with.

Dani Klupenger recaps her WNBA All-Star experience before she and Brooke Fletcher dive into the first-place White Sox and what to expect from GM Chris Getz at the trade deadline. They also debate the SEC vs. Big Ten, share stories from Brooke's London trip and Dani swimming with sharks, and wrap up with Carlos Alcaraz's new hairstyle.

Host and content creator Duda Pavão joins Brooke and Dani to share what it was like covering the U.S. men's national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup while breaking down the tournament's biggest storylines. They discuss Argentina's run to the final, the impact of Mauricio Pochettino on the USMNT, FIFA's rule changes, VAR controversy, and Duda's prediction for the World Cup Final before wrapping up with her journey into sports media and a fun conversation about Taylor Swift.

Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger break down Brooke making White Sox franchise history as the team's first female TV analyst, including what it was like calling her first game and sharing a special on-air moment with her dad. They also catch up on Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback, Novak Djokovic's title pursuit, the FIFA World Cup, the latest social media "red card" trend, and the buzz surrounding the reported Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.