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Burn It All Down

Burn It All Down
Women's Sports
Winter Olympics
Olympics
Gender Equity
Trans Rights
NCAA
Men's World Cup
Feminism
World Cup
FIFA
FIFA World Cup
Climate Change
WNBA
Women’s Sports
Kickstarter
IOC
Trans Athletes
Curling
Salary Cap
NWSL

The feminist sports podcast you need. Shireen Ahmed, Lindsay Gibbs, Brenda Elsey, Amira Rose Davis, and Jessica Luther break down the week in sports and culture.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes493Founded9 years ago
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In what's becoming a Burn It All Down tradition, we take a look around the packed fall sports landscape. This time, Lindsay, Brenda, and Shireen share a couple storylines they're following. They discuss their hopes for future FIFA and WNBA leadership... more

Dr. Richard Norman is a Futurist and the author of a stunning graphic novel about beloved winter sport that needs re-imagining. It was illustrated by John Olbey, forward by Kim Davis with an illustrated epilogue by Shelby Gagnon.

In addition to the... more

Investigative journalist Sam Kunti joins Brenda to explain the history of the financial scandal rocking Manchester City and the English Premier League. They discuss the problems that come with nation states buying football clubs and how it may reshap... more

Our patrons voted and said they wanted to hear us talk about Kentucky State basketballer, Aminata "Amina" Seck, who was recently released from ICE's custody after spending two months imprisoned by them. Seck is a graduate student, from Senegal, and p... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Richard Norman
Author, researcher; subject of the interview
University/Curling research (as discussed)
Episode: Fire Pit with Dr. Richard Norman : (re) Pebbling - A Story of Blackness & Curling
Sam Kunti
Investigative journalist
Episode: Scamchester City Fire Pit with Sam Kunti
Aminah Seck
Kentucky State basketball player
Kentucky State University
Episode: Burning Thoughts: Amina Seck and Abolish ICE
Nanita Cranford
Honorary executive producer, longtime Giants/Warriors fan
BIAD
Episode: Ep. 276: The death of sports?
Alysha Clark
Three-time WNBA Champion and WNBPA Vice President
WNBPA
Episode: Patreon Preview: WNBPA VP Alysha Clark takes us behind the scenes on the new CBA
Lori Lindsey
Former professional soccer player and TV commentator
Fox Sports (commentary for Men's World Cup)
Episode: Patreon Preview: Lori Lindsey on the NWSL season so far and calling games in the men's World Cup
Brenda Elsey
Historian and scholar participating as a guest
Episode: Patreon Preview: Men’s World Cup check-in, with Shireen and Brenda
Ketty Nivyabandi
Secretary General Amnesty International Canada (English)
Amnesty International Canada
Episode: Interview: Human Right & the Men's World Cup with Ketty Nivyabandi - Amnesty International (CAN)
Jackie Powell
Journalist covering WNBA and NBC Sports
The Nine Sports; NBC Sports
Episode: Interview: Inside a paradigm-shifting WNBA offseason with Jackie Powell

Hosts

Brenda Elsey
Host of Burn It All Down; co-host in some appearances; researcher and commentator on gender, labor, and politics in soccer.
Amira Rose Davis
Co-host on Burn It All Down; scholar and commentator on gender, labor, and sports.
Lindsay Gibbs
Host of Burn It All Down; journalist and author focusing on sports and social justice.
Jessica Luther
Host of Burn It All Down; journalist and author focusing on sports, gender, and accountability.
Shireen Ahmed
Host of Burn It All Down; scholar and activist discussing race, gender, and sport.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 967 ratings
  • Remains Amazing

    So glad y’all are back! Grateful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pantene Minus
    United States7 months ago
  • The Best Podcast for Women’s Sports

    No other podcast has as elite a roster of hosts and guests with a history of covering women’s sports. If you are interested in the news, politics, history, and gossip (oh yeah) around the fastest and most interesting leagues and athletes, you must subscribe (and support!) now. Best online community I have been part of since the dawn of the interwebs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiara *
    United States7 months ago
  • yes

    The feminist pod we need!!! So happy you are back at it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    re:be.k.a
    United States8 months ago
  • Gets me fired up!

    2025 Update - THANK YOU for posting your live show on the pod. I’ve missed you all sooo much! I’ve added some great women’s sports podcasts to my feed since the last burn pod, but they are missing your collective blend of journalistic and academic integrity. Thank you for this. Keep on burning on, not out!

    Circa 2021 - Excellent topics, great interviews. My favorite is the end of each episode where the panel describes actions taken during the week that inhibit the growth of women’s sports or un... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honkil
    United Statesa year ago
  • 356899854 stars!!

    Every time the BIAD crew says BURRRNNNNNN I must shout BURRRNNNNN out loud with them. Burn! It! All! Down!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mspassell
    United States3 years ago

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Fans note the show blends academic rigor with accessible storytelling.
Great roster of guests and topics that connect sports to broader social issues.
Some critics perceive strong viewpoints as polarizing but informative.
Listeners praise the show for accountability and informative debates.
High appreciation for rigorous, intersectional analysis of sports.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scamchester City Fire Pit with Sam Kunti
Q: Now that they're peeling back the layers of this, do you think other clubs will take action to clean their own houses?
He suggests there may be regulatory momentum but doubts real change will come quickly, given governance structures and the political power at stake across leagues and confederations.
Scamchester City Fire Pit with Sam Kunti
Q: What made it so clear to people that this was going on?
He points to the 2014 settlement with UEFA, inflated sponsorship deals, and the long-running pattern of rule breaches that became publicly undeniable through investigative reporting and official findings.
Scamchester City Fire Pit with Sam Kunti
Q: Sam, can you just give us a little primer on the state of these charges?
Sam outlines the historical and legal trajectory, noting the guilty verdict by the independent commission and how ownership by state-backed groups like Abu Dhabi complicates governance, while explaining the pace of investigations and the evolving understanding of the case.
Patreon Preview: Lori Lindsey on the NWSL season so far and calling games in the men's World Cup
Q: What drew you to soccer from a young age and how did your family influence that path?
She explains growing up in Indiana, the support from her parents, and how early exposure and encouragement helped her persist in the sport.
Interview: Human Right & the Men's World Cup with Ketty Nivyabandi - Amnesty International (CAN)
Q: How can journalists, migrants, and rights holders operate safely to cover and protest during the event?
Journalists should be able to cover protests and rights-related issues without fear; Amnesty urges proactive monitoring, reporting, and engagement with officials to safeguard rights for those living in host cities.

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What is Burn It All Down about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features a rotating panel of women's sports writers, educators, and advocates who dissect sports culture through a feminist and social-justice lens. Episodes frequently tackle topics like labor rights in women's sports, governance and ethics in global competitions, and the intersection of sports with politics, race, and gender. Notable through-lines include WNBA CBA coverage, World Cup and Olympic discourse, and critiques of sponsorships, governance, and media narratives. The format often blends interviews with researchers and practitioners, along with sharp panel debates and action-oriented takes on how fans and institutions can drive change. This mix makes it particularly valuable for listeners who want rigorous analysis, unflinc... more

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Recent guests on Burn It All Down include:

1. Dr. Richard Norman
2. Sam Kunti
3. Aminah Seck
4. Nanita Cranford
5. Alysha Clark
6. Lori Lindsey
7. Brenda Elsey
8. Ketty Nivyabandi

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