Haley and Katie talk for the first time and as far as first conversations go, it was a solid one. Topics include skincare, their dogs, and how we talk about the stuff that’s hard to talk about. Also basketball, a little.

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Katie and the Union discuss things they hate for irrational reasons. Friendly banter includes Below Deck JV (9:50), brunch (20:35) and listening to songs you don’t like (37:10). Sorry England, it’s not coming home (49:20). Before there was Shohai Ohtani…there was Katie Nolan (1:13:05). Greg Hardy got knocked out and stop replaying injuries (1:20:31). Is Addison Rae a UFC reporter (1:47:48)? Nerds can also be jocks (2:03:38). Finally, what athletes would you want to room with in college (2:15:25)?

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Katie and Travis discuss things that bring them joy. Katie chats about her trip out west….she’s tired (9:57). Why won’t anyone ask Chris Paul the hard hitting questions (30:04)? Mayors gonna mayor (41:11). Dan Campbell isn’t going to wipe your butt (1:07:06). How many hot dogs can you eat (1:12:20)? What sports pet peeves do you have (1:27:16)?

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Oh, I don't know. I was upset and I had to do a podcast, so I recorded myself working through it. It's not the greatest listen of all time, but it's incredibly transparent, and I only edited out one part (I was sobbing), and if I opened up like this on someone else's podcast it would've been called a "great interview" so can't we just pretend this is an interview? and that it's good actually? let's try.

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Katie and the Union discuss things they like that they thought they wouldn’t. Friendly banter that includes a wedding, McDonalds and going out (17:15). Katie explains why she couldn’t be a NBA ref (51:46). Reporters need to ask Chris Paul the hard hitting question (58:30). Scottie Pippen said hold my whiskey (1:01:06). Just call your grandparents (1:11:22). Are Uncrustables good (1:38:53)? Sayings that equate to YOLO (1:50:02). Finally, thoughts on e-sports (1:56:35).

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Katie and the Union (+1) discuss things they should enjoy but would rather get done quickly. What’s going on with Ben Simmons (32:08)? Alternatively, what’s up with Doc Rivers (46:27)? The NCAA took an L but issued a statement that tried to make it sound like a W (57:33). Chris Paul isn’t out; he’s the basketball (1:09:00). Allyson Felix stays good at running (1:21:24). And lastly, a question about names (1:46:10). 

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Katie and The Union dodge a question about zoom trivia before diving into a vast sea of sports news. Chris Paul in the Protocol (41:55), Lebron’s tweets about NBA injuries (59:40), Reggie Miller’s terrible take (1:07:35), MLB goop (1:24:20), Ronaldo’s water supremacy (1:55:00), a late WCWS update (2:08:00), a very messy slip n slide (2:11:12), and more. Lastly: a question about hiding things from your family (2:21:05). 

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Katie chats with Israel Gutierrez about who he is and how that impacts his work. Topics include what it’s like to come out publicly; the problem with how we cover women’s sports; the value of authenticity; and, reluctantly, skin care.

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Katie and the Union discuss taco must-haves and non-starters. A quick update on Travis’ love life (16:50), then lots and lots of sports, including: An in-depth discussion on the logistics of jersey swaps (39:27). Julio Jones is a Titan (53:13). A USMNT win that felt like a fever dream (57:37). Some moderate-to-severe yelling about the Mayweather/Paul “fight” (1:09:55). The College Softball World Series (1:34:00)The NFL’s pledge to stop race-norming (1:42:10). Simone mf Biles (1:49:25). 3 examples of why this weekend was a bad one to have a commanding lead (1:50:32). And finally, a listener question about the ideal crew for a Below Deck charter (2:05:10). 

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Katie and The Union talk break-up songs they listened to growing up. Travis recaps his date (23:20), Christina had food amnesia (35:23) and Myrtle got to sleep with Katie and Dan last night (41:38). Unfortunately we had another fan acting stupid, this time in Boston (56:44). Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open (1:17:25). Do people like Aaron Rodgers on Jeopardy (1:31:52)? We don’t know. What kind of wizard are you (1:49:30)?

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