In this episode, Caro joins the discussion online from the US, and Padge steps in to fill the empty seat in the studio.

Listen for topics this week:

- Unrivaled basketball update, Napheesa Collier is killing it in the inaugural season

- Comments from the media from a former English cricket player have caused controversy as the Poms fitness has been questioned

- Dyl talks about the Australian Open controversy as Danielle Collins defeats one of our own Aussies and then proceeds to rag on the crowd

- Caro goes further and discusses how women athletes have previously not been able to play the role of the 'vilain' given access to earn money has been limited over a long period of time

- All things Unrivaled basketball through to the amazing off-court opportunities players are being provided as part of the league. Will this drive a change in the WNBA and other women's leagues in the future?

- Special shout out to our favourite follower Jenni! Follow us on Instagram:

This week on the pod ⬇

- We discuss the differences between Australian and American short-form sports as well as the new basketball tournament "Unrivaled", currently happening in Miami.

- We take another look at the PWHL Takeover Tour

- And much, much more! We also had the privilege of hearing about Jeneane Lesko's journey and how women's sport has developed and changed in her life. It's an episode you don't want to miss.

#aagpbl #pwhl #unrivaledbasketball

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Wig and Caro reflect on the watershed year that 2024 was for women's sport, and how 2025 can take it to another level.

They explore high-profile athletes such as rugby player Ilona Maher and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and the importance of storytelling and entertainment strategy in lifting the profile of women's sport.

They debate women's sports co-headlining with the men, or whether women's leagues need to be scheduled separately and find their own audiences.

Also on the pod ⬇

- Ongoing gender stereotypes in women's sport

- We look ahead toward Unrivaled season 1. The newest league for women's basketball that will showcase 36 of the best players in the sport. The season kicks off early 2025 thanks to co-founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

- Caro's mum is making recommendations on DM's for famous athletes, but Caro isn't keen to follow through.

- Should women's sporting teams be playing at bigger venues with no supporters in attendance? Or should they be playing smaller venues to help fill the space and keep the atmosphere up?

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In this episode:

- Wig introduces new co-host Jordan and they talk all things women's football, March Madness women's basketball, PWHL Takeover Tour review and more.

- Today they were joined by a very special guest, Pro Vice Chancellor at Edith Cowen University, Dr Sophia Nimphius (Professor of Human Performance) to shine a light on athlete injuries.

- Sophia touches on key points including the fact that ACL's are "not an epidemic", we just know their names now. She also discusses research on ACL injuries and provides insights that the general public may not know about.

This is a powerful discussion that everyone should listen to!

Impactful messages are highlighted, so share and spread the word.

#MarchMadnesswomens #Arsenal #PWHL #womensfootball #womenssoccer #stephcatley #matildas

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This week on the pod

- The Crumbs crew share their views surrounding the negative and harmful comments made by a now former commercial radio host about the Matildas and women's sport in general.

- They also look at White Ribbon's decision to pull their sponsorship of the NRL.

- They talk all things WNBA, including a nod to Diana Taurasi's legacy, WNBL finals, the She Believes Cup, ice hockey and more.

#wnba #dianataurasi #shebelievescup #nrl #whiteribbon #WNBL #PWHL

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In the pod this week - Wig, Caro and Dyl are back for another episode, unpacking all things women's sport.

- We cover Nike's incredible Superbowl ad

- Sam Kerr's future as captain of the Matildas following her London court case

- All the WNBA news including the latest from Unrivaled

- Plus Sue Bird's impending induction into the Hall of Fame, and much more.

Enjoy the latest episode Crumbs fans!

#samkerr #matildas #nikewomen #wnba #unrivaledbasketball #suebird

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The Crumbs Podcast LIVE This week on the pod ⬇

- A'ja Wilson signed a huge Nike signature shoe deal

- The hosts discuss the key stats, with massive increases in tv viewership, merchandise sales, and more.

- Unrivaled is set to begin in 2025. The new 3x3 league will kick off thanks to co-founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

- Caro discusses some untold stories on 2024, including: 1. Christy Wallace (Aus basketballer) 2. Holly McNamara (Aus soccer player) 3. Mary Goulding (New Zealand basketball player)

#unrivaledbasketball #napheesacollier #breannastewart #ajawilson #nike #nikewomen #christywallace #hollymcnamara #marygoulding #caitlinclark

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On the pod this week ⬇

- Wig and Caro discuss women's sport campaigns from 2024 after a report was released online last week. We go back to Caitlin Clark and her impact on both basketball and Iowa, plus Simone Biles and her Paris Olympics campaign, plus the rise of Angel City FC in the US.

- Nike and their campaign focused on the NWSL finals, with billboards distributed to highlight how important it is that girls are 'living the dream', rather than 'being the ones who inspire others'.

- Ilona Maher signed with Bristol Bears in the UK, what will the impact be on the Bears brand, and on rugby overall?

- The New York Liberty have one of the coolest mascots in sport (let alone women's sport). Ellie the Elephant was front and centre as the Liberty grew their brand and helped grow connection with their fans.

- AFLW player Sarah Rowe has signed a contract to play as a multi-code athlete in the Women's A-League.

Wig and Caro debate what the future of tennis should look like. Is 5 sets or 3 sets the way to go? And should men and women be playing the same?

#tennis #5sets #3sets #parisolympics2024 #ilonamaher #bristolbears #Newyorkliberty #ellietheelephant #AFLW #sarahrowe #rogerfederer

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This week on the pod ⬇

- A review of the 2024 AFLW Grand Final as the Kangaroos defeat the Lions

- 2025 AFLW predictions as Caro and Wig look to next season and who will be taking home the chocolates, plus who will the Kangaroos take on when there are only two teams left?

- Wig discusses a report about women's sport earnings, including the top earners in 2024

- Coco Gauff is sitting at the top of earning tally as a 20 year old. How does that compare to Caro's KMart salary for the year?

- Caro's FAVOURITE person in the world is part of the discussion, including a video of her recent dance during her stint on Dancing with the Stars. Yes, we chat all things Ilona Maher, a game changer in women's sport (and sport in general).

#ilonamaher #dancingwiththestars #womensrugby #aflw #aflwgrandfinal #cocogauff

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Join Wig and Caro on the pod this week for a preview of the 2024 AFLW Grand Final!

Plus ⬇

Wig goes WHACK at the AFLW umpires for again giving hardly any votes to Jasmine Garner from the Kangaroos.

Caro Starts - Benches - Cuts, and this week she's loving the decision by the AFLW to play a night Grand Final, but she's not happy with Geelong's AFLW performance in 2024 (because she got her original call wrong).

- Did Wig or Caro predict the correct contenders, the teams who would rise up the ladder, who got it right?

- Who will be the players to watch in the big game this weekend?

- We talk stats and compare players around the ground so you know what to be ready for during the Grand final The ONE TO WATCH this week is Emma Kearney, superstar Kangaroo who returns from injury in a bid to win her first AFLW flag!

#aflw #northmelbourneaflw #jasminegarner #emmakearney #brisbanelionsaflw

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