Well Played

By theSkimm

A sports podcast that does what theSkimm does best: provide championship takes and breakdowns of the biggest stories you care about most. Finally, there’s a show dedicated to treating sports like the ... more

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November 12, 2025Joe Burrow's Crystal Collection, Dua Lipa's Soccer Club, and Prince Harry's Apology ft. Gotham's Jaedyn Shaw
Bengals fans, rejoice. The streets are saying Joe Burrow will return by Thanksgiving after healing his turf toe. Shocked he’s already making a comeback? Us too. Blake and Caroline suspect it’s all thanks to an Etsy witch – with a side of Joe’s crystal collection. Meanwhile, Dua Lipa spends a sporty day off.
In this episode, we also cover:
Why Prince Harry issued an apology to Canadians post-World Series

Dak Prescott’s heartfelt speech surrounding the death of Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland

Which swatch of red lipstick Daniel Jones wore during the Colts game

Why Jaedyn Shaw shut down the “underdog” comments surrounding Gotham FC

Serena Williams and Ciara break it down – and which one of them couldn’t get back up

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November 05, 2025The Beckhams Go Royal, the Kraft and Cardi Party, and the IRL Pink Pony Club
David and Victoria Beckham graduated from “Mr. and Mrs.” to “Sir and Lady” after the soccer legend was knighted for his service in sport and charity. It was a decade-long process – and apparently included some expletive-filled emails when he got passed over years ago. The family gathered to celebrate, but we couldn’t help but notice one noticeably absent Beckham. Meanwhile, Simone Biles shared a “get unready with me” TikTok we didn’t know we needed full of cultural confessions. Simone, if you’re reading this: it would be our honor to show you how to use a dishwasher.
In this week’s episode, we also discuss:
Caroline’s crash out over the Jets trade of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams

Hellen Obiri breaking the NYC Marathon course record – and her parents adorable reaction

Clayton Kershaw’s dad bod on full display, plus whether Shohei Ohtani is secretly fluent in English

What we want out of the next Cardi B and Robert Kraft sighting

Joe Burrow’s Halloween costume that had us asking…why so serious?
Send Its:
Cardi B and Kraft are suite-side besties: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQkokwUgEBU/?igsh=MThyaHZyY3F6bmNzbA==

Simone Biles’ “get unready with me” confessions: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonebilesowens/video/7566672113323560222?lang=en

Chappell Roan at the National Horse Show: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQf0kTcDv_t/

Miley Stewart isn’t Hannah Montana…Cam Dicker is: https://www.tiktok.com/@chargers/video/7567119748417195295?lang=en

Ms. Terry (aka Nick Saban’s wife) is all of us: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnRrDjDrxA/
Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm
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October 29, 2025Bieber Balls Out, a Taylor Touchdown Celly, and College Football’s Firing Boom
It was a big week in basketball news. Justin Bieber played in a rec league designed for “CEOs, VIPs, and people from all walks of life” (you may raise your eyebrows) while the NBA faces two scandals of its own. One deals with illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. The other? Jaylen Brown’s hairline. Also: Blake and Caroline surprise each other with sporty Halloween costumes for the pod, so watching on YouTube or Spotify is a must this week.

In this week’s episode, we also discuss:
The moment we became Justin Fields stans
A World Series game so crazy, Blake and Caroline are even intrigued
U.S. Soccer’s work to support pregnant and post-partum players on the USWNT
Why getting fired as a college football coach is almost as lucrative as being an active one
How to watch the NWSL Decision Day games this coming Sunday

Send Its:
The Lions fan who welcomed a new member into the fandom: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQPezPlgcIC/?img_index=2&igsh=NHU0NWI4ajRuYW14
Panthers players got us feeling old: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQKT1fSkRJC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
The A’ja Wilson effect on Bam Adebayo’s game: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQO_avMga6L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Travis Kelce hits the “The Fate of Ophelia” touchdown celly: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneymarycrain/video/7566093931478273335

Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm
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October 22, 2025Simone’s First Flip Back, Sho-Time at the Series, and the Gross Trend in Women’s Sports Betting
Shohei Ohtani showed us why he’s Him while the uncs of the NFL faced off in Thursday Night Football. Vintage Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers game to play, which left fans with a 2010s sense of whimsy. Simpler times. Meanwhile, Simone Biles flipped for the first time since getting her new cherries (IYKYK) and NFL WAGs Kylie Kelce and Olivia Culpo got clear on two things: 1) men need to stop saying “we’re pregnant” when expecting a baby and 2) that becoming a mom will probably give you an identity crisis – and that’s OK.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
Drake Maye putting up Tom Brady-esque numbers
Which WNBA star is Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb’s good luck charm
Why Mike Vrabel always addresses women first in press conferences
Whether Joe Burrow is emo or dressing up as Conrad Fischer from “The Summer I Turned Pretty” for Halloween
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Send Its:
Bridget Condon of NFL Network shows us moms really can do it all: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPym4v0jlJj/?igsh=YmdkNzFkaW9yNjM4
Simone Biles debuts her first flip in a year: https://people.com/simone-biles-alludes-to-new-boob-job-11830995
80-year-old Natalie Grabow makes us feel like we can do anything: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/J-S3Hd9frrw
Maya Rudolph shares hot take on athletes on SNL: https://www.tiktok.com/@nglwithkylie/video/7561980555223436575

Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm
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46min
October 15, 2025Timmy Takes Kylie to the Ballgame, Women Track Stars Get their Purse, and Frat Bros Run the Giants
Thursday night was tough for the city of Brotherly love. The Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers fell to their foes. Giants rookies Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart – aka the frat bros running the Giants – showed Jalen Hurts and friends who’s boss. Meanwhile, we learned the solution to the so-called male loneliness epidemic: gather hundreds of male sports fans, let them take their shirts off, and swing in unison. Turns out camaraderie might just be the secret sauce.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
Which Olympian recognized us at ATHLOS, the women’s only track-and-field invitational (yes, this is a brag)

Whether Baker Mayfield is Him, aka: MVP

Why Phoenix Mercury fans actually stayed after the WNBA Finals (hint: it has nothing to do with good sportsmanship

Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the Colts cheerleaders winning our hearts, the Parent Trap nostalgia on DWTS, and the star-studded Lakers pre-season hype video
Send Its:
Lakers pre-season hype video: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46533657/los-angeles-lakers-natalia-bryant-preseason-hype-video

Colts cheerleaders win us over: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPuHdh4ARBU/ / https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPlw-b8jZje/

Timmy takes Kylie to the ball game: https://people.com/timothee-chalamet-kylie-jenner-step-out-at-yankees-game-day-after-revealed-new-shaved-head-11827077

Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter reenact our favorite Parent Trap scene: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPrNR41ke8Q/
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm
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October 08, 2025Hockey (Smut)’s New Fans, Wide Receiver Divas, and Travis’ Wood with Gisele Thompson
WARNING: This episode may contain references to Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl.” Actually – it definitely will. You’re welcome, Swifties (Caroline). Sorry skeptics (Blake). The NFL’s week 5 delivered on upsets, which has some analysts saying that Drake Maye has arrived, Trevor Lawrence can’t fumble, and Jalen Hurts’ offense needs help. It’s us. We’re analysts.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
A Caroline-approved haiku about week 5, written by Blake

AJ Brown not beating the wide-receiver diva allegations

How Cathy Engelbert responded to Napheesa Collier’s scorched-Earth presser

Dissecting the hate Ayesha Curry received for her Call Her Daddy interview

How Gisele Thompson really feels about playing without her sister + former teammate, Alyssa Thompson
Send Its:
Reese Witherspoon gives advice to highdiver Molly Carlson: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPUGhmvDdKW/

CeeDee Lamb is…daddy?: https://www.tiktok.com/@flockcarter/video/7557773703849823518

Jerry Jones apparently flips the bird at Jets fans: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPcthGgjP_3/?img_index=1&igsh=d3N0amcyMTdnOGQ

Isaac Rochelle references (almost) every track from “The Life of a Show Girl”: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPckmk8kQL5/?igsh=Y3Zveng1d2ZpcDRo
Gisele’s IG: @giselethomp
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm
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October 02, 2025Napheesa Comes for Cathy, the NFL’s Turf Curse, and Micah Parsons Plays His Ex
Napheesa Collier went scorched earth. In her season exit interview, she publicly called out Cathy Engelbert and WNBA leadership for their lack of accountability around some of the most pressing issues facing players. Blake and Caroline break down the WNBA drama from last week, starting with Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s $15,000 fine and suspension to Collier’s mic-drop moment. With the CBA deadline coming up at the end of the month, time will tell how her statement will affect negotiations – and the future of the league.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
Why Odell Beckham Jr. called MetLife “DeathLife” after Malik Nabers’ ACL tear

A passionate monologue from Caroline on why ties need to be banned in pro-sports

Micah Parson’s feelings about his non-refundable field-level suite at Cowboys stadium

Team Europe’s reaction to the harassment Rory McIlroy’s wife faced at the Ryder Cup

Smelling salts: Y/N (Aaron Rodgers says yes)
Send Its:
SMU volleyballer Natalia Newsome’s 40-inch vertical: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEcz5DjTDz/?img_index=1&igsh=MTNlNTEzZHp2cXp3Ng==⁠

Detroit Lions endzone celly: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJuV-WEU9G/⁠

Angel City FC’s Claire Emslie proving women can do anything: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJuV-WEU9G/?hl=en⁠

RIP to a real one, Roscoe Hamilton: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMB7EUDGID/?hl=en⁠
Caroline’s IG: ⁠@cghendy⁠
Blake’s IG: ⁠@blaaakkkke⁠
theSkimm’s IG: ⁠@theskimm⁠
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September 24, 2025Olivia Culpo’s Post-Baby Bod Talk, Cardi B’s WAG Debut, and Why Golf’s for the Girls with Amanda Balionis
Anna Hall. Simone Biles. Olivia Culpo. The WAGs are defrosting – and we didn’t know how badly we needed it. Simone served sideline looks with her custom Jonathan Owens gear while Olivia got real on her post-baby bod. In other barely sports news, the cast of Bring It On brought it back with a reunion that might have you feeling old. Don’t worry, us too.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
How much you’d have to pay to run like Harry Styles

A’ja Wilson’s reaction to Bam Adebayo giving her the MVP trophy

How UCF trolled UNC à la Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson

Why Serena Williams, Chloe Kim, and Nelly Korda are influencing our next athleisure purchase
Send Its:
Skims x Nike ad featuring our fave women athletes: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO58Q6hDiW7/

Josh Hart’s unintentional NYFW walk: https://people.com/knicks-star-josh-hart-on-runway-help-2-year-old-twins-model-11813710

Devonta Smith is MVP in this Eagles’ fans life: https://6abc.com/post/eagles-wr-devonta-smith-fianc-surprise-fan-battling-cancer-autographed-jersey/17836647/

Bring It On reunion: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO6rbelEiLK/?img_index=1
Amanda’s IG: @balionis
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm

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September 17, 2025Joe Burrow’s Turf Toe, Carlie’s Colts Kill It, and Taylor Makes an Entrance with Ali Krieger
We’re pouring one out for the Bengals’ Joey B, who’s out for the next three months recovering from turf toe. Blake begs the question: why couldn’t it be a sexier injury? Elsewhere in the midwest, the Colts are killing it for the first time in *checks watch* a long time. Some say it’s thanks to the new QB on the block, Daniel “Indiana” Jones. Our verdict? It’s thanks to Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who’s been prepping her whole life for this. Plus, we catch up with former USWNT member, Ali Krieger, about life post-retirement and what cross-sport solidarity means for the future of women’s sports.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
One detail Travis shared about his proposal to Taylor

Why fans think Shaun White and Nina Dobrev ended their engagement

Where Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper watched the Eagles game this week

How Jennifer Hudson played a role in Paige Bueckers learning about her ROTY status
Send Its:
Josh Allen’s biggest fan only knows three words

Naomi Osaka gathers Dawn Staley, Sue Bird, Juju Watkins and more for a TikTok

Dan Campbell gifts game ball to former Lions owner for her 100th birthday

Paige Bueckers learns she’s rookie of the year
Ali Krieger’s IG: @alikrieger
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm
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September 10, 2025Swifties Enlist for Travis, Spitgate Suspensions, and Sabalenka’s Equal Pay Purse with the WNBA’s Kate Martin
NFL Week 1 served up more drama than we could chew. Josh Allen & co. pulled off a comeback for the ages (yes, we know it’s only Week 1). Swifties mobilized to defend Taylor’s fiancé after a slap on the field. And a bright green dildo made its NFL debut – cue Caroline’s public apology for potentially playing a part. Plus, Golden State Valkyries star Kate Martin joins us to talk about making franchise history and reacting to Caitlin Clark’s season-ending injury.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
A wild fun fact about winners of the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz

The iconic title given to Ben Shelton at Trinity Rodman’s recent match

How Chelsea FC Women is destigmatizing playing while on their periods

The woman reminding us to stop stealing sports memorabilia from children

Send Its:
Josh Allen’s collaboration with Oishei Hospital⁠

Chelsea FC Women’s period-stained shorts ⁠

⁠Ben Shelton’s just a +1 ⁠

⁠The woman who stole from a kid at the Phillies game⁠
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Caroline’s IG: ⁠@cghendy⁠
Blake’s IG: ⁠@blaaakkkke⁠
theSkimm’s IG: ⁠@theskimm

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