Two Girls One Ticket: A Sports Culture Podcast

Happy October! We’re kicking off the month with a packed week in sports, culture and Austin.

We’re breaking down Arch Manning and Texas’ close win over Tennessee, USC–Oregon and the ugly hit on Dante Moore, plus the Yankees–Red Sox postseason showdown and Ben Rice’s rise from Massachusetts Yankees fan to making history in the Bronx. We get into the NFL’s international push, the Presidents Cup, college football’s biggest wins and weirdest traditions, and some celebrations we could've done without.

Off the field, we’re talking ACL weekend in a very rainy Austin, Taylor Swift’s VMA moment, the artists everyone’s watching, PBR, a rodeo on the beach, what we’re watching right now, and plenty of side quests along the way.

Happy October from Two Girls One Ticket — let’s get into it.

Sports are becoming as much about influence, branding and personality as what happens on the court / field. This week, we’re talking Sydney Sweeney’s headline-making betting campaign, Arch Manning’s viral moment, and Nike’s changing landscape as On continues to make major moves across sports.

Plus, Bryson DeChambeau takes golf entertainment into his own backyard with his new Backyard Games and is bringing a new generation into golf, college football is already delivering upsets and controversy, Texas makes a statement, and the US Open gives us plenty to talk about—from shifting rankings to surprising viewership numbers.

From the athletes building brands to the personalities driving the conversation, we’re breaking down the biggest stories at the intersection of sports, culture and business.

Football is back, the US Open is in full swing, and sports have never felt more intertwined with culture.

Lauren and Brogan recap a scorching game day in Austin and look ahead to one of the season’s most anticipated matchups before turning to New York, where the US Open is serving up late-night drama, breakout stars, statement fashion—and a whole lot of influencer controversy. Lauren and Brogan break down Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman, Frances Tiafoe’s remarkable story, Nike’s basketball-inspired US Open kits, Naomi Osaka’s theatrical entrances, and the growing debate over whether tennis is becoming more spectacle than sport given the changing etiquette of the Open. Plus, why women’s golf may be the next major opportunity in women’s sports, the return of the NFL and NBA, a little 30A, and the very important discovery that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have a dog named "Wendy".

A week of big games, bigger personalities, and the increasingly blurred line between sport and spectacle.

It’s Friday, we’ve officially lost track of what day it is, and there is a LOT to catch up on. This week, we’re remembering Dolly Parton—from the incredible stories about her life and legacy to the little-known song she wrote for Eugene, Oregon—and breaking down the Good Good Golf ad disaster that somehow turned into a full-blown brand implosion overnight.

Plus, the US Open is back with $24 Honey Deuces, Roger Federer is back on the court in NYC looking flawless, Andy Roddick can apparently still serve, Carlos Alcaraz has a new look, and record-breaking prize money. We’re talking Chili’s unexpected golf era, the DraftKings Travers Stakes at Saratoga, the WNBA’s never-ending drama, Caitlin Clark’s friendship-bracelet shoes, Nick Saban’s upcoming documentary, and—most importantly—college football is FINALLY back.

Happy weekend. Let’s get into it.

The Lakers have family drama, the WNBA has… several problems, and Harry and Meghan are heading back to the UK. We’re breaking down Jeanie Buss’ fight to hold onto the Lakers legacy, the latest Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese circus, Becky Hammon getting tossed, and Kim Kardashian’s genius decision to turn baseball moms into reality television. Plus, preseason football is here to tease us before the games actually count, the US Open is taking over New York, and we debate Malibu vs. Montecito, investigate Bryson DeChambeau’s love life, and somehow become experts on freight trains. Sports, culture, questionable opinions and a few completely unnecessary detours — a perfectly normal episode of Two Girls One Ticket.

Lauren and Brogan are back in Austin, and football season is officially on the horizon. This week, the conversation moves across the shifting landscape of sports—from the latest WNBA controversy and the debate surrounding the future of women’s competition to the Lakers’ reported $12.5 billion valuation and the growing influence of private capital in professional sports.

They unpack the names and money behind the Lakers deal, Josh Kushner and Bob Iger’s expanding presence in sports ownership, Apollo’s investment in the Yankees, and what the influx of institutional capital could mean for the future of major franchises.

Then, attention turns to football. Lauren shares an inside look at a Texas night practice, early impressions of Arch Manning and the Longhorns, and the anticipation building around the return of college and NFL football. Plus, Westlake prepares for an interstate showdown with Inglewood, and the girls reflect on the heartbreaking loss of a local high school athlete.

Beyond the field: Roger Federer’s latest business headlines, Dave Portnoy’s growing racing stable, Travis Barker on the Austin trail, Ella Langley at Moody Center, and the cultural trends they’d be happy to leave behind.

Football is back, billions are moving, and the business and culture surrounding sports may be just as interesting as the games themselves.

Happy Shark Week! This week, we’re tracking sharks, turtles and Lebron's shocking move to Phillidelphia, debating Nantucket’s viral “No Influencers” sign and Paige Lorenze’s response, and counting down the days until football season. We also get into Tony Romo’s headline-making traffic stop, the latest golf and WNBA drama, Aviator Nation’s MLB collaboration, Glen Powell’s never-ending rise, and an honest review of The Odyssey.

Lauren and Brogan are back with a packed summer sports-and-culture recap. They break down Spain’s World Cup win, the celebrity-filled final, Lamine Yamal’s rise, Messi fatigue, the bizarre halftime show, and the biggest moments from the tournament.

They also get into Tom Brady’s increasingly questionable post-retirement era, Bryson vs. Rory drama, Ryan Fox’s major win, Erling Haaland living his best life, Paige Lorenze and Tommy Paul’s wedding, Sabalenka’s 100-week milestone, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and why everyone is already counting down to football season.

Plus: Austin’s flooded lakes, a terrifying giant water bug, and the usual side conversations that somehow become the main event.

We’re back after a little summer break, and there is a lot to catch up on. This week, we’re talking World Cup chaos, Erling Haaland’s unforgettable Norway homecoming, Lamine Yamal’s incredible rise, Messi versus Spain, and why soccer players spend so much time on the ground.

We also get into Wimbledon fashion, Kate Middleton stealing the show, Naomi Osaka’s questionable look, Djokovic’s perfect response to a disrespectful reporter, and the next generation of tennis stars. Plus, the ESPYs, Kai Trump’s red-carpet moment, Scottie Scheffler’s shocking missed cut, TaylorMade’s British Open collection, Timothée Chalamet fangirling over the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and the WNBA continuing to disrespect the woman who helped transform the league: Caitlin Clark.

And, naturally, we discuss Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored wedding details, Nantucket Fourth of July madness, Adam Sandler’s pickup basketball search, thousand-pound turtles, shark tracking, cruise ship disasters, and whether summer is already slipping away.

It’s sports, style, culture, chaos—and everything we missed while we were gone.

Lauren and Brogan are back with messy buns, hot takes, and a full summer sports spiral. This week, they’re celebrating Messi’s birthday and more World Cup magic, Wimbledon’s return and wild cards, the biggest storylines from the NBA Draft, Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win, WNBA headlines, celebrity buzz, and the official countdown to football season. Plus, Scottish fans taking over America, WAG watch, and—because this is Two Girls One Ticket—even where to find your next bone broth.