In this episode, Charles and RJ discuss the role of criticism in coverage of women’s soccer. Why is critical commentary important, how can we balance the need for critique with sensitivity for different perspectives? How does Twitter as a medium influence our perspectives?Follow us on Twitter: @123rdminuteIntro music: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

The Medium is the Message

A semi regular podcast covering the world of the USWNT and NWSL | Brought to you by Charles Olney and RJ Allen.

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With the NWSL season about to begin, RJ and Charles have dusted off the microphones and reassembled the team to discuss the state of the league as it enters it’s 9th year. Topics include: broadcasting, commentary, salaries, secrecy, refereeing, politics, and just about everything else under the sun.Music provided by Mimi Page (https://mimipage.bandcamp.com/)

The State of the NWSL: 2021

RJ and Charles talk all about the NWSL Challenge Cup. From the Houston Dash winning it to possible ideas for how to have it in the future or the idea of a League Pass.

The Challenge Cup Was a Success

RJ sits down with soccer writer André Carlisle (@not_carlisle) to talk about the NWSL and race. We cover the protests happening during the anthem, showing the learning players are doing on the fly and why having more black players might make your team better.

An Interview with André Carlisle on the NWSL and Race

RJ and Charles break down the eight teams of the NWSL Challenge Cup, talk about wider issues around American soccer right now in this jam packed episode.

The NWSL Challenge Cup Has Entered The Chat

Charles and RJ go over the NWSL Challenge Cup and a bit about what’s going on in the wider world outside of sports.

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