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Well Played

theSkimm
NFL
WNBA
Taylor Swift
Caitlin Clark
2024 Paris Olympics
Super Bowl
Women's Sports
College Football
Simone Biles
Lebron James
Mental Health
Sports
Olympics
NWSL
Kendrick Lamar
March Madness
Jalen Hurts
NBA
Tom Brady
Kansas City Chiefs

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 bingeable reality TV they actually are.

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This week in sports delivered for casual and hardcore sports fans alike. The Brewers and Rays will compete in the World Series for the first time in *checks watch* a long time, while college football brackets got completely wrecked with historic upse... more

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Between MLB playoffs and WNBA finals, the sports gods have giveth this week. The WNBA will crown a debut champion for the first time since 2024, between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries. Meanwhile, the broke boys of MLB are dominating... more

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We thought we knew everything about Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s divorce, then Lars Anderson gave us more to chew on. In his new biography on the 7x Super Bowl champ, we learn that the literal stars effectively ended the Brady Bündch-en. Plus, we ... more

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Jalen Brunson ditched his typical stoic self for his SNL debut last weekend for a few characters: a high school musical-esque basketballer, a rapper, and a member of a polycule. Seeing OG Anunoby act was the cherry on top. Matt Stafford also took the... more

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Recent Guests

Morgan Freeman
Actor; guest picker on college football segment
Episode: Simone Biles’ Sleepy Girl Game Day, Kiffin Flops in Front of His Ex, and Blake Picks Her NFL Team
BJ Beckwith
Guest host
The Skimm / BJ.Beckwith
Episode: LeBron Leaves Bronny, Josh Allen's Advice for Husbands, Cheating Scandal in the WNBA ft. BJ Beckwith
Rachel DeMita
Sports content creator and host of the Courtside Club with SiriusXM
SiriusXM
Episode: Well Played LIVE at Fanatics Fest
Carolyn Tisch-Blodgett
Co-owner of Gotham FC, CEO/Founder of Next3
Gotham FC / Next3
Episode: Victoria Beckham’s Soccer Beef, Bieber’s Halftime Show, and Making History at the Queen’s Classic
Emily Tisch-Sussman
Co-owner of Gotham FC, creator/host of She Pivots
Gotham FC / She Pivots
Episode: Victoria Beckham’s Soccer Beef, Bieber’s Halftime Show, and Making History at the Queen’s Classic
Lilibeth Rendon
Content creator covering soccer, MLS and international leagues
Episode: Royal (American) Wedding Recap, Ronaldo’s Last Run, and FIFA’s Red Card Reversal ft. Lilibeth Rendon
Mia Hamm
Legendary US Women's National Team player; two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion
USWNT / soccer
Episode: Taylor’s Wedding Weekend, Channing’s Haaland Cosplay, and the WNBA Enters the Villa with Mia Hamm
Kelley O'Hara
Former NWSL player, host of Time Wasting
Time Wasting / US Soccer
Episode: Messi Makes History, A’ja’s Pride Cake, and Haaland’s Half-Bun ft. Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley
Ali Riley
Former NWSL player, host of Time Wasting
Time Wasting / US Soccer
Episode: Messi Makes History, A’ja’s Pride Cake, and Haaland’s Half-Bun ft. Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley

Hosts

Caroline Hendershot
Host with Well Played involvement, often tied to Well Played / The Skimm ecosystem.
Blake Morgan
Co-host and primary voice on Well Played, frequently referenced in Skimm-related productions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 300 ratings
  • Not a sports guy but…

    This podcast got me more into following sports. I feel like normally I don’t listen to sports news but getting the inside scoop in this format got me into them more. Sometimes I feel like it’s hard to get into sports without knowing the lore but this caught me up on details between players and their personal lives. Great focus on female athletes as well since we don’t show them enough attention !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boyan Kukov
    United States2 months ago
  • fun!

    i listen to this pod during my commute and its a such a good mix of fun gabbing and learning about sports. i love women’s sports and so happy theres a pod like this devoted to it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juliadeangelo
    United States2 months ago
  • Volume of commercials

    Is there a way to lower the volume of the ads. Seems the ads are almost twice the volume. Real turn off and I find myself getting frustrated with the brand which is not fair to them. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    beach guest
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show

    Love the show but please finish mints/gum/eating before you start recording. The chewing and sucking sounds make it unbearable

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gscottvte
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this

    Great podcast and great hosts. Smart, good vibe, funny, informative, fresh perspective. We don’t need any more men talking about sports. Women talking about sports, especially women’s sports, is what we want. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crime Bear
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the hosts' smart, funny dynamic and fresh perspective on sports and culture.
A few listeners note ads or audio quality can be disruptive but overall positivity about guests and topics.
Many fans value the female viewpoint in sports commentary and pop culture crossovers.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#240
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Broke Boys of MLB Playoffs, Hailee Steinfeld’s Back in the Box, and WNBA Finals ft. Coach Jackie
Q: How do you, and this goes for you too, because as a content creator with a very large platform, people feel like they know you. What do we do about the parasocial relationships?
Coach Jackie says most fans approach her respectfully, though some encounters can feel unsettling, such as a stranger recalling details about her injury or telling her about a dream of running her over.
The Broke Boys of MLB Playoffs, Hailee Steinfeld’s Back in the Box, and WNBA Finals ft. Coach Jackie
Q: What's the concept?
Coach Jackie says Is She Game? will cover women's sports, pop culture, reality TV and local stories, with interviews and custom games for guests.
Trinity Rodman & Natalia Bryant Go PINK, Angel Reese Owns the Post-Season, and CFB’s Historic Upsets
Q: How does the college football ranking work?
Caroline explains that coaches and AP Poll voters vote on where teams should rank.
Trinity Rodman & Natalia Bryant Go PINK, Angel Reese Owns the Post-Season, and CFB’s Historic Upsets
Q: If you had to pick, what is your favorite playoff season: hockey, baseball, or football?
Caroline prefers NFL playoffs for their dramatic games and weather, while Blake enjoys basketball playoffs and finals; they both like football's single-game stakes.
Well Played LIVE at Fanatics Fest
Q: What are your plans for WNBA All-Star coverage next weekend?
Rachel outlines doing interviews with players (Paige Beckers) and activations on-site, with comprehensive coverage across events and social channels.

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Well Played blends sports analysis with pop culture, delivering fast-paced banter, rapid-fire takes, and guest insights that span NFL, World Cup, and women's sports storytelling. Episodes frequently mix hard sports moments with media, sponsorships, and fan-driven segments, creating a lively, accessible vibe that attractions listeners who want sports coverage with personality, humor, and cultural context. A standout is the deliberate focus on women's sports and female perspectives, often featuring executive and athlete guests to illuminate growth, branding, and fan engagement in modern athletics.

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1. Skimm This
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Well Played launched 5 years ago and published 161 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Well Played include:

1. Morgan Freeman
2. BJ Beckwith
3. Rachel DeMita
4. Carolyn Tisch-Blodgett
5. Emily Tisch-Sussman
6. Lilibeth Rendon
7. Mia Hamm
8. Kelley O'Hara

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