Skimm This

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February 18, 2025Well Played: NBA All Star Agony, 4 Nations Face Off (and Fist Fight), and UCONN Snaps a Streak
The NBA hoped to get fans to care about the All Star Game this year and…it seriously backfired. After only 42 minutes of game time during the 3-hour broadcast, fans were left scratching their heads at the new format, the constant stoppages, and Kevin Hart’s (bad) jokes. Blake and Caroline look to the NHL’s 4 Nations for inspiration on how the ballers can make next year better.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Why the NBA revamped the All-Star game format, and why fans still hated it
Wemby and Chris Paul exploiting a loophole in the skills challenge
How the list of the top-100 highest paid athletes in 2024 includes zero women
Women’s college hoops heating up with No. 7 UCONN’s win over No. 4 USC
Our top “Send Its” of the week including Saquon pulling a ball boy into the Eagles parade, Lebron ditching the All Star game to work out with his daughter, and the three-peat winner of the dunk contest

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
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February 11, 2025Well Played: Eagles Fly, Kendrick Flares, and the Football Fellas Do Fashion
While the actual Super Bowl game might’ve been boring, Blake and Caroline found plenty to talk about: like Jalen Hurts winning the MVP, Travis Kelce’s post-game walk of shame, and whether or not the Eagles are poised to become a dynasty.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Why this was a Super Bowl for haters of all kinds
Decoding Kendrick’s halftime performance
How many times Taylor Swift was shown during the game (hint: not a lot)
The women who won the Super Bowl, including the first Black woman coach and Jalen Hurts’ management team
Our top Send Its for the week, including Bradley Cooper’s side hustle, Nike’s first commercial in almost 30 years, and a rapid fire round of fashion police

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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57min
February 04, 2025Well Played: Luka’s a Laker, Iowa Honors Caitlin, and our Super Bowl Bingo Card ft. Lily Shimbashi of Sportsish
It’s Super Bowl week, but the drama in the sports world never stops. Luka Doncic got caught up in what many experts are dubbing the “worst trade in NBA history” while A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo hard launched their relationship at the South Carolina alumna’s jersey retirement. After covering big headlines of the week, Caroline and Blake share Super Bowl rituals plus what they’ve got their eye on as the big game approaches.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Why Mavericks’ fans haven’t slept since Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers
Caitlin Clark (potentially) having the fastest jersey retirement since leaving Iowa
Why Blake and Caroline are butting heads when it comes to Super Bowl watch habits
WTF prop bets actually are and which ones you should care about
Lily’s reactions to what’s on our Super Bowl bingo cards, including how often Taylor Swift will appear on the broadcast and who Kendrick Lamar is bringing out during his halftime show

Lily’s Instagram: @sportsish
Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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1h 3min
January 28, 2025Well Played: Bye Bye Bills, Tom Brady’s Eggplant Envy, and WNBA Blockbuster Trade
It’s official - the Chiefs and Eagles are Super Bowl-bound. Caroline and Blake break down the controversial fourth-down review that may have cost the Bills an AFC Championship, plus other takeaways from this past weekend’s games.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs potentially reaching a new milestone
Tom Brady’s on-air confession about Nick Foles, aka Big D*ck Nick
An American triumph at the Aussie Open
Naomi Girma’s historic transfer to Chelsea FC
Empire State Building, Caroline’s certified op
The Knicks’ new sideline sweetie, Timothée Chalamet

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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58min
January 21, 2025Well Played: Taylor and Caitlin Take KC, SportsTok Returns, and The “Hot Jock” of the NFL Postseason
While many NFL fans were swapping conspiracy theories about refs helping the Chiefs get a win, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark cozied up in their private skybox. Don’t worry, Taylor didn’t give anything for TikTok lip-readers to call her on as she whispered secrets to her new bestie. Blake and Caroline discuss what she might’ve been saying in the weekend's most widely memed moment.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Ryan Reynolds invested in another football club while battling a $400 million lawsuit from Justin Baldoni
Coco Gauff’s RIP message to TikTok, plus the role the app has played in elevating athletes in pop culture
Caroline casts the four remaining playoff teams as the hot jock, boy-next-door, bully, and shy girl
Brittany Mahomes bounced back to the sidelines after giving birth just days before
Saquon Barkley is having a moment and Alex Cooper was there
Our favorite Send Its of the week including Ilona Maher’s broken nose, Josh Allen’s Golden Retriever Energy on full display, and the Lions dirty dancing in the end zone

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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1h
January 14, 2025Well Played: NFL Fashion (Taylor’s Version), Eagles Book Club, and the Commanders’ Doink of Destiny
Travis Kelce might’ve spilled the beans on when Swifties can expect “Reputation: Taylor’s Version” during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Plus, if you ever wanted to rep your favorite NFL team à la Taylor Swift, now’s your chance thanks to the launch of “Off Season” by Kristin Juszcyzk.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
How the Cardinals pulled through for the Rams in the wake of the California wildfires
Baby Names: Mahomes and Kelces edition
What we know about the man charged with stalking Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis
Wii Sports meets the Australian Open, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula dedicate their wins to LA firefighters
What Caroline and Blake think Eagles’ wide receiver AJ Brown should’ve been reading instead of “Inner Excellence”
The Commanders are heading to the playoffs for the first time in how long?
Caroline’s vibe check on Deion Sanders as a potential Cowboys coaching hire and Mike Vrabel taking over with the Pats

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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59min
January 07, 2025Well Played: Zendaya Picks a Challenger, Love Island: NFL Edition, and Football Playoffs Preview
The NFL regular season has come to close, which means the real games are about to begin: it’s head coach recoupling season. Caroline and guest co-host Claudia Rupcich tackle all the head coaching vacancies, Love Island-style.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Super Bowl predictions and the best round-one playoff matchups
Why Jimmy Butler and Tyreek Hill are both trying to get out of Miami
What’s going on with the Fox Sports sexual misconduct lawsuit
Caitlin Clark knows why NBA ratings are down
Simone Biles receiving another well-deserved award
College Football Playoff predictions before the much-anticipated semifinals
Our top Send It moments of the week, including Zendaya’s major red carpet reveal (looks like Tashi’s taken), the Golden Globes x NFL crossover moment, and a High School Musical celebration on the gridiron

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Claudia’s Instagram: @claudiarupcich
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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1h 9min
December 30, 2024 Force of Habit: Tools and Tricks for Hacking Goal Setting
If you've ever tried to build or break a habit, you know how challenging it can be.
For this special episode created in partnership with Noom, we tapped Dr. Leah Katz — a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in self-compassion and goal-setting — to break down the science behind habits and recommend some tips we can all use.

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22min
December 17, 2024Well Played: Joe Burrow’s Girlfriend Emergency, Bella Hadid the Horse Girl, and the Heisman Hate Parade
Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile NFL player whose home was burglarized this season. But what should’ve been a good old fashioned burglary exploded when the internet found out that Olivia Ponton made a 911 call reporting the incident, not to be confused with Olivia Holzmacher, his college sweetheart. Caroline and Blake wonder whether JB and OG Olivia split up (his pre-season bleach job is damning evidence) and dive into a Reddit conspiracy theory about Ponton’s potential motives.
In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Who’s salty over Caitlin Clark winning TIME’s “Athlete of the Year”
Why the Heisman winner’s fiancée hijacked the headlines surrounding the award ceremony
Bella Hadid winning the “Rookie of the Year” title in horsing around
The diva player among the 49ers, why Josh Allen’s bound to be MVP, and Patrick Mahomes playing hairdresser for his wife
The top athletes and moments winning “The Wellies” in our inaugural end-of-year awards segment

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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1h 1min
December 10, 2024Well Played: Timothée Chalamet’s True Calling, OnlyFans Field Flashing, and the Caitlin Clark Price Tag
Pink puffers? In. Pencil stache? Out. This past weekend, Timothée Chalamet sported both as he won over skeptics with his impressive College GameDay calls. Caroline was colored impressed, and Blake lost her Timmy-ick which has been brewing since “Little Women” tanked his stock.
In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Caroline explaining the new College Football Playoff format to Blake like she’s five
The jaw-dropping price tag on the WNBA’s most anticipated season-opening game
Comparing Juan Soto’s record signing with the Mets to the salaries of LeBron, Tom Brady, and the entire WNBA
Whether the Chiefs can continue squeezing out Ws or if they’re wearing down
What one Giants player allegedly did to distract the Saints (shoutout OnlyFans)
Bill Belichick’s ploy to make the NFL jealous, and whether TB thinks it’ll work
Our favorite Send It moments of the week, including yet another dance from the celly king, the Grinch dancing with Lions’ cheerleaders, and Boise State taking trolling to a whole new atmosphere thanks to Google Earth

Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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58min

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