Well Played

By theSkimm

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

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The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

Well Played episodes:

April 01, 2025Bueckers Getting Buckets, The LeBronversation, and Men Play with their Torpedos
LeBron is not holding back anymore on all his foes. Caroline and Blake take a chance to react to their favorite details from his latest ESPN interview. Meanwhile, March Madness is (mostly) a snoozefest and we know why. Turns out it has something to do with…chalk?

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
The controversial Torpedo bat that has the Yankees playing better than ever
The Women’s Final Four and Paige Buecker’s eye-popping statline
Whether the Tush Push is about to be banned in the NFL
Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton appear in public for the first time together
A major win for American figure skating by 19-year-old Alysa Liu
Morgan Wallen is an April Fool (and so is the guy who rubs banana peels on his face)

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
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March 25, 2025JuJu’s Bad Juju, Lindsey Vonn Makes a Comeback, and Athletes Go IG Official
Blake and Caroline predicted a Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton hard launch, but Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump? Not on our bingo cards. Several couples made their relationships IG official this week, and there might be a potential power couple budding between JuJu Watkins and Jayden Daniels. That is, unless Jayden’s mom can help it.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Which famous athlete took credit for connecting Trinity and Ben
Lindsey Vonn's triumphant milestone
How many billions women’s sports will generate in revenue this year
The women college hoopers opening up about their mental health struggles
March Madness drama that has nothing to do with on-the-court action

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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March 18, 2025March Madness is for the Girls, Ted Lasso Returns, and a Teenage Sports Prodigy Takes Over ft. Shawn Johnson East
Before Simone and Suni came Shawn Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who shot to fame during the Olympics 17 years ago. Yup, we feel old too. Shawn joins Blake and Caroline in the studio to talk about fans literally crawling under bathroom stalls to get her autograph, why she couldn’t go back to high school, and her biggest piece of advice to teenaged athletes on the brink of stardom.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
March Madness 101 and how to fill out your bracket
The Cowboys player beefing with his former teammate
Why Blake has secondhand embarrassment over the WAGs drama in San Francisco
The return of Ted Lasso (with a much-appreciated twist)
A 14 year-old just took the field in a NWSL game (and Shawn has some words of wisdom to share)

Shawn’s Instagram: @shawnjohnson
Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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1h 2min
March 11, 2025Timmy and Kylie Take Indian Wells, Tennis Scores a Mat Leave Win, and the Lip Readers Take On LeBron
Last week Blake and Caroline wondered which sports league would take the lead on supporting players’ families, and the Women’s Tennis Association said “allow me.” The WTA clinched a historic win for its players who are now eligible for 12-months of maternity leave, grants for fertility treatment, and more.
In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Yay or nay: the PDA between Kylie and Timothée Chalamet
Why LeBron gave lip readers everywhere something to chew on after scolding Stephen A. Smith
The one caveat behind a massive donation to all competing US Olympic athletes
Why recent NFL trades could lead to uniting Ciara and Norman + justice for gingers
Josh Allen’s new salary breakdown to the seconds (try not to cry)
Our Send Its of the week including Bill Belichick’s youthful rebrand, the highdiver who’s celebrating – not shaming – her cellulite, and Grandma Kitty, Steph Curry’s no. 1 fan

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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March 04, 2025Harry Runs in Style(s), Serena Splurges (on a WNBA Team), and LeBron Calls Out the Haters Ft. Lexie Brown
Commentators nationwide took a hard look in the mirror when LeBron called out the “weird energy” in sports media, where coverage of NBA players is nothing but negative. Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown joins us in the studio to chat about how that negativity led her to delete her Twitter, how she trained her brain to always see the positive, and why she finally took her own mental health seriously, thanks in part to a partnership with Love, Your Mind.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Why one NFL team’s treatment of families was deemed “almost disrespectful”
Whether Travis will keep giving Swifties a reason to pay attention to the NFL
Who Simone Biles gave a heartwarming shout out to
Our top Send Its of the week, including Coco Gauff and Timothée Chalamet matching at the Oscars, Serena trading tennis for basketball, and Paul George’s retirement from podcasting

Follow Lexie: @lexiebrown
Lexie’s podcast: Full Circle
Love, Your Mind resources: loveyourmindtoday.org
Love, Your Mind IG: @love_yourmind
Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy

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1h 4min
February 25, 2025Bieber Hits the Ice, Yankees Let Their Hair Down, and the Terrifying Trend Facing Women Athletes
It’s 2025, so why do we have to tell people to stop stalking women in sports? On the heels of tennis player Emma Raducanu and track star Gabby Thomas sharing their stalking stories, Blake and Caroline discuss why women athletes are at higher risk for harassment, the role social media plays, and how leagues can do better to protect them.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Blake and Caroline’s strong feelings about the Yankees’ controversial beard-ban
Who Napheesa Collier gave half of her Unrivaled 1v1 prize money to
Whether JJ Watt will come out of retirement for…an English goalkeeper?
A preview of the NFL’s sorority rush week, AKA: the Combine
Justin Bieber getting feisty on the ice in a celeb hockey game

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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55min
February 18, 2025NBA All Star Agony, 4 Nations Face Off (and Fist Fight), and UCONN Snaps a Streak
The NBA hoped to get fans to care about the All Star Game this year and…it seriously backfired. After only 42 minutes of game time during the 3-hour broadcast, fans were left scratching their heads at the new format, the constant stoppages, and Kevin Hart’s (bad) jokes. Blake and Caroline look to the NHL’s 4 Nations for inspiration on how the ballers can make next year better.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Why the NBA revamped the All-Star game format, and why fans still hated it
Wemby and Chris Paul exploiting a loophole in the skills challenge
How the list of the top-100 highest paid athletes in 2024 includes zero women
Women’s college hoops heating up with No. 7 UCONN’s win over No. 4 USC
Our top “Send Its” of the week including Saquon pulling a ball boy into the Eagles parade, Lebron ditching the All Star game to work out with his daughter, and the three-peat winner of the dunk contest

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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February 11, 2025Eagles Fly, Kendrick Flares, and the Football Fellas Do Fashion
While the actual Super Bowl game might’ve been boring, Blake and Caroline found plenty to talk about: like Jalen Hurts winning the MVP, Travis Kelce’s post-game walk of shame, and whether or not the Eagles are poised to become a dynasty.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Why this was a Super Bowl for haters of all kinds
Decoding Kendrick’s halftime performance
How many times Taylor Swift was shown during the game (hint: not a lot)
The women who won the Super Bowl, including the first Black woman coach and Jalen Hurts’ management team
Our top Send Its for the week, including Bradley Cooper’s side hustle, Nike’s first commercial in almost 30 years, and a rapid fire round of fashion police

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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57min
February 04, 2025Luka’s a Laker, Iowa Honors Caitlin, and our Super Bowl Bingo Card ft. Lily Shimbashi of Sportsish
It’s Super Bowl week, but the drama in the sports world never stops. Luka Doncic got caught up in what many experts are dubbing the “worst trade in NBA history” while A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo hard launched their relationship at the South Carolina alumna’s jersey retirement. After covering big headlines of the week, Caroline and Blake share Super Bowl rituals plus what they’ve got their eye on as the big game approaches.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Why Mavericks’ fans haven’t slept since Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers
Caitlin Clark (potentially) having the fastest jersey retirement since leaving Iowa
Why Blake and Caroline are butting heads when it comes to Super Bowl watch habits
WTF prop bets actually are and which ones you should care about
Lily’s reactions to what’s on our Super Bowl bingo cards, including how often Taylor Swift will appear on the broadcast and who Kendrick Lamar is bringing out during his halftime show

Lily’s Instagram: @sportsish
Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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January 28, 2025Bye Bye Bills, Tom Brady’s Eggplant Envy, and WNBA Blockbuster Trade
It’s official - the Chiefs and Eagles are Super Bowl-bound. Caroline and Blake break down the controversial fourth-down review that may have cost the Bills an AFC Championship, plus other takeaways from this past weekend’s games.

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs potentially reaching a new milestone
Tom Brady’s on-air confession about Nick Foles, aka Big D*ck Nick
An American triumph at the Aussie Open
Naomi Girma’s historic transfer to Chelsea FC
Empire State Building, Caroline’s certified op
The Knicks’ new sideline sweetie, Timothée Chalamet

Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy
Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm

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How many episodes does Well Played have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

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