Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger

Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are back on Sideline with a little lake life and a lot of sports. Brooke recaps Week 1 on the college gridiron from Eugene—mascot-head chaos included—and a full-circle Dante Moore moment. Dani compares lake vs. beach life and explains the Jeep “ducking” phenomenon Brooke stumbled into. The US Open takes center court: Naomi’s surge, Coco’s pressure, the Townsend–Ostapenko dust-up, and why Sinner vs. Alcaraz feels inevitable. Then it’s NFL kickoff: Micah Parsons’ shock move, Lions hype, Bears’ Caleb era, Bills-Ravens, and a deliciously petty Jets-Steelers angle.

NFL champion Will Blackmon joins Dani and Brooke to share stories from his NFL journey—from being recruited out of Rhode Island to navigating the Favre/Rodgers era in Green Bay and winning a ring with the Giants. He also explains how Charles Woodson inspired his love of wine, why Champagne is always his go-to, and what it’s like running his own label, Blackmon Cellars. Plus, Will opens up about his love-hate with fantasy football and makes a bold Super Bowl prediction.

Brooke and Dani welcome Kait Maniscalco, creator of Baseball for Baddies, for a lively conversation about making baseball more inclusive for women and casual fans. Kait shares how she turned a TikTok side project into a growing sports brand, her approach to humanizing athletes, and the importance of balancing analytics with the “eye test.” They dive into game-day fashion dos and don’ts, the realities of sports content creation, and why creating a safe space for women matters.

On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke and Dani catch up in a lively, wide-ranging episode covering everything from Fox Sports’ behind-the-scenes football seminar to a quirky new US Open dating show. They swap stories about meeting sports legends, dish on tennis traditions with a fresh perspective, and debate the wildest fantasy football punishments they’ve seen. The conversation also touches on stadium wish lists, Brooke’s exciting new home in San Diego, and the surprising return of Hannah Montana. It’s part sports talk, part life update, and all good vibes.

Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are joined by Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports for a jam-packed conversation on all things WNBA. From the WNBA's plan for expansion to breaking down what’s driving the league’s growth and the real story behind those “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts. The group also unpacks the upcoming CBA negotiations, Caitlin Clark’s recent stalker incident, and why player safety has never been more important. Plus, Annie names her favorite under-the-radar WNBA stars and compares life in Chicago vs. her new world in New York City — food, fashion, and all.

On this episode of Sideline, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger dive into their Fourth of July festivities, including beach parties, boating trips, and Brooke’s behind-the-scenes NASCAR experience. Dani shares insights on Amanda Anisimova’s inspiring Wimbledon run and why American tennis is having a moment. The two also discuss Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman’s rising star couple status, the mental toll of athletic identity, and Love Island's unexpected emotional depth.

It’s a full catch-up sesh on this week’s Sideline as Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger reunite after some travel and time off. From Dani’s new beach volleyball league and Brooke’s ongoing closet organization mission to their shared nostalgia over early-2000s hip-hop. The duo dives deep into the latest on the White Sox, Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon struggles, the tennis WAG influencer economy, and why Detroit deserves more respect. Plus, NASCAR takes over Chicago, and the WNBA expands again!

Baseball stories, shirtless TV appearances, boy bands, and Bert Kreischer?! Danny Graves joins Brooke and Dani live from the College World Series in Omaha and delivers an all-time performance—no mound required. The Reds Hall of Famer recounts pitching for the Savannah Bananas (in the same clothes for days), mixing it up with fans in Cincinnati, and what he really thought about Jessica Simpson. Plus, wild MLB clubhouse stories, motorcycle gang memories with Ryan Dempster, and a surprise 98 Degrees connection you won’t believe.

TNT & NBATV's Lauren Jbara joins the show for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation about her whirlwind year—from navigating a thyroid surgery scare to covering some of the biggest events in sports. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the NBA Playoffs, what it’s really like interviewing legends like Steph Curry, and how she’s balanced her rising national TV career with newlywed life. Plus: tips on moving to a new city, building friendships as an adult, and must-have beauty products that actually last.

Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are back for a good old-fashioned catch-up. Brooke reflects on her recent trip to NYC—including a surprise Summer House sighting at Citi Field—while Dani opens up about much-needed R&R after her Europe whirlwind. The two dive into the grind of life on the road, the realities of being a woman in sports media, and an eye-opening conversation about the Brett Favre documentary. Plus, tennis talk honoring Rafa Nadal, reality TV recs, and Dani’s unexpected home break-in story.