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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March 04, 2026Harry Styles’ Marathon Hack, Trinity Slides into DMs, and Azzi Goes WAG Status ft. Dawn Staley
Harry Styles ran two marathons and all he got was peeing advice that we may or may not adopt. Heavy on the “may not”. Trinity Rodman and Cameron Brink reminded us that Gen Z almost always finds love using the internet, and made us yearn for the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and JFK Jr. days of romance (are you team red roses or white orchids?). And in actual sports news, Caroline tells us who to look out for post-NFL Combine.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
Charles LeClerc’s first wedding – implying there is a second

How Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong led UCONN women’s basketball to dominance this season

Comparing the NBA and WNBA’s salary caps ahead of the women’s CBA deadline on March 10

Dawn Staley’s advice for Bam Adebayo when it comes to A’ja Wilson

A four-for-one Alysa Liu Send It, from her trip to “Watch What Happens Live” to meeting Daniel Radcliffe
Send Its:
Soccer player gives seagull CPR: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVXHV-vkxgj/⁠

UCONN vs. UMass breakaway lights out: ⁠https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn/article/hockey-umass-mullins-center-lights-viral-score-ot-21949129.php⁠

Who’s Alysa Liu’s Olympic crush?: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DVSW-YTFHTn/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=cd0deea4-8a44-408a-be19-2aafadcb19b8⁠

And who’s the mascot who dressed like her?: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q_wuyZ33cJs⁠
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1h 14min
February 25, 2026How Women Won the Winter Olympics ft. Brenda Song | Well Played
Women won big time at the Winter Olympics, taking home more than half of Team USA’s gold medals. But a story involving President Trump and the US men’s hockey team has clouded the moment, raising questions about support for the women. After the team declined a White House visit, Flavor Flav offered to host them instead. Yes, really. Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion linked up with Laila Edwards, and figure skater Amber Glenn pushed for more conversation about competing on your period.
Send Its:
Irvine PD curling PSA: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU_3DPSElHu/

Bratz Doll x Alysa Liu: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVFCiaFEp-x/?img_index=1

Myles Garrett’s poetry: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oJqb-h06gG0

Lindsay Vonn’s almost-amputation: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVGlrZuDYhq/

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1h 9min
February 18, 2026Moms Win at the Olympics, Taylor Swift Intro's “Blade Angels”, and the Canadian Curling Scandal
(Almost) the entire pod is about the Olympics this week. Sorry, not sorry. Caroline and Blake beg the question: why are winter Olympic athletes so much more unhinged than the summer ones? From a Norwegian biathlete’s very public cheating confession to a gold medalist’s credit card fraud conviction, we dive deep into the most wild stories from the week.
In this episode, we also cover:
Why the NFLPA can no longer publish its report cards publicly – and why that’s a loss for the league

What Joe Judge gets wrong about fatherhood in Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility testimony

What Breanna Stewart’s off-season move to play in Turkey could mean for the WNBA season

A Canadian curling scandal ft. the Swedish…surveillance state?
Going for the Golds:
Milan-Cortina c*ndoms restocked at the village: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/17/winter-olympics-condom-supply-shortage/88715151007/

Taylor Swift presents…the “Blade Angels”: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU1aS--Aan4/?igsh=ZGg3Mm15aTc2NWJl

Benoit Richaud’s changes outfits more than his skaters: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU3CTbdjY95/
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February 11, 2026Lindsay Vonn’s Controversial Call, Stefon Fumbles Cardi B, and Why Bad Bunny Had Bush People
After spending eight straight days together, Blake and Caroline are back in NYC with another episode of “Well Played.” We recap our Super Bowl experience with some exclusive intel on the Cardi B and Stefon Diggs break up, say goodnight to the NFL season, and send it to the Winter Olympics which is our collective fixation.
In this episode, we also cover:
A special giveaway for one new follower of @wellplayedbytheskimm on IG

How Lindsay Vonn shut down armchair experts around her recent leg fracture

Who Surya Bonaly is, and why she’s getting her flowers in the wake of Ilia Malinin’s backflip

The extremely practical backstory of Bad Bunny’s bush people

The Dyson Air Wrap’s missed opportunity at the Winter Olympics
Going for the Golds:
Maddie Schiza’s professor is the MVP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PhOOl7PCvw

The Winn Brothers winning our hearts: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUeuk7cjPth/

The unsung hero of the ski jump: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUcy2jeAq8w/

NJ Devils are salty over these Team USA brothers: https://x.com/wyshynski/status/2020968647259304015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2020968647259304015%7Ctwgr%5Ede395a3c80c9caf589ba60125b8775e96a2c3718%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgonepuckwild.com%2Fdevils-quinn-hughes-photoshop-jack-hughes-wild-trade
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1h 3min
February 07, 2026 Super Bowl Special: Eli Manning Sightings and Game Day Predictions ft. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Team Well Played went West to cover this year's Super Bowl LX. Featuring special guest and Gatorade athlete and Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Blake and Caroline are breaking down the weekend's celeb sightings (hi Mr. Eli), game day predictions, and the some mind blowing stats around women's health research.

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24min
February 04, 2026Bravo Meets Winter Olympics, Tom Brady’s Sad Girl Era, and Listener Questions on Super Bowl LX
Tom Brady showed us just how much of a teen girl at heart he is with a recent series of Instagram stories. Did Gisele have anything to do with it? Caroline has thoughts. We also answer listener questions around the Super Bowl, like what “game odds” even mean and a vibe-check of the Seahawks and Patriots O & D-lines.
In this episode, we also cover:
What our Bravo taglines would be as podcasters

Carlos Alcaraz proving “if he wanted to, he would” after his Australian Open win

A convo with Nordic combined skier, Annika Malacinski, on why her brother can compete at the Olympics but she can’t

Whether Lewis Hamilton is next on the “Kardashian kurse” list

How to tune into the Winter Olympics opening ceremony this Friday
Fun Stuff that aren’t Send Its:
Bravo taglines: https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/team-usa-athletes-real-housewives-taglines-2026-winter-olympics-video

Sam Darnold’s bird-app: https://www.tiktok.com/@vikingzfanpage/video/7463889814689975582

Crotch-enlargement scandal: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m-UFFj3SNW8
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January 28, 2026Trinity’s Pay Day, the NBA’s Kardashian Kurse, and Coco’s Relatable Crashout ft. Cameron Brink
Sorry boys, but Kendall Jenner’s getting the last laugh around the “Kardashian Kurse". Well, at least she did in her Super Bowl ad with Fanatics Sportsbook. WNBA star Cameron Brink joins Well Played to talk about why she wants Alex Consani on her pod, the most “big brother” thing about Steph Curry, and the biggest difference in her routine since her ACL injury. Finally — we have big news surrounding Well Played and Super Bowl LX. If you see us in the Bay, say hey.
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1h 2min
January 21, 2026 Heated Rivalry Meets the NFL, Noami Stuns the Open, and the Beckhams are Beefing ft. Jeanie Buss
The NFL postseason is in full chaos mode, and this week Blake and Caroline are breaking down the Chicago Bears game that put fans through an emotional roller coaster. From pivotal play calls to high-pressure moments, they dig into what went wrong, what worked, and what Caleb Williams’ performance reveals about the road ahead. Plus, Caroline is making sure we all know who to root for in the NFL playoffs based on the characters in “Heated Rivalry.”
In this episode of “Well Played”, we also cover:
-Why the Beckham beef is back in the spotlight
-Which WNBA star is joining “Hunting Wives”
-Why Chloe Kim is spending so much time in the pedicure chair
-The reason Fernando Mendoza’s story has us in our feels
-What it was like for former Laker’s owner Jeannie Buss as a woman in a male-domited industry (hint: not easy)
Plus Caroline and Blake conduct a sniff test with Literie’s new 2026 FIFA World Cup collection candles. Use code SKIMM10 for 10% off your order at https://literiecandle.com.
Editor's note: In this episode Blake and Caroline discuss a NHL hockey team selling jerseys to support Pride. The correct team was the Ottawa Senators.
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1h 12min
January 14, 2026Heated Rivalry’s Hollywood Takeover, Ilona Maher’s Lesson in Clapbacks and Playoff Josh Returns ft. Ali Truwit
The “Heated Rivalry” craze that started in 2025 spilled into the new year, with everyone (us) foaming at the mouth over the Heated Rivalry boys. Hollanov/ HudCon/our boyfriends dominated the Golden Globes, where Julia Roberts revealed her football fandom, Hailee Steinfeld debuted her bump on the red carpet, and Timothée Chalamet took home the gold statue for Best Actor for playing the insufferable lead in “Marty Supreme”. Plus, Caroline breaks down everything you need to know about last weekend’s wild card round – and what’s to come in the no-man’s-land of the NFL post-season.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
Ali Truwit’s journey from losing her foot in a shark attack to medaling at the Paris Paralympics

The unprecedented matchup between Indiana-Miami in the college football finals – and how much it’ll cost to watch the game IRL

George Kittle’s relatable request post-Achilles tear

How Alysa Liu made the Olympic figure skating squad, despite retiring at 16

Our takeaway from Ilona Maher’s response to a body-shaming troll
Check out Ali's work with "Love, Your Mind" and find mental health resources at LoveYourMindPlaybook.org.
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1h 19min
December 17, 2025Josh & Hailee Are Having a Baby, the Chiefs Dynasty is Dead, and End of Year Awards ft. Olivia Culpo
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are expecting their first child together. Hailee shared the news in her “Beau Society” newsletter. But Josh Allen kinda gave it away with his empathic morning sickness on the sidelines. We wrap the last episode of the year with our annual Wellies, including categories like “Most Exhausted PR Team” and “Diva of the Year.” Disagree with the nominees? Sound off in the comments.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
An update on the Sherrone Moore case out of the University of Michigan
Why motherhood made Olivia Culpo mourn who she was before having her baby
How Ann Michael Maye’s “Bakemas” killed Drake Maye’s win
Why we’re not surprised A’ja Wilson is a co-chair for the Met Gala’s host committee
Introducing the greenest flag in college football, Fernando Mendoza
Thanks to our presenting sponsor Capital One Venture X Business Card! Visit ⁠⁠https://skimmth.is/48YzMGy⁠⁠ to learn more.

Well Played will be on winter break for the next few weeks. Until then – thank you for all of the support in 2025. This show would be nothing without you! See you in the New Year, love you mean it byeeeeeeee! - Blake & Caroline

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1h 22min

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