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The Competition

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What do a girl whose mother crossed the border as a teen and an 18 year old who just won the Republican primary have in common? The Competition.

Did you know that every summer, 50 of the nation’s best and brightest high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in the country’s most lucrative scholarship competition exclusively for teen girls?The Competition takes... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Munn
Actor and activist, known for her role in 'The Newsroom' and for sharing her journey through breast cancer.
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Jason Sudeikis
Actor and comedian, best known for his role in Ted Lasso
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Shima Oliaee
Shima Oliaee is a host with notable experience in exploring social issues, having previously produced other significant works. As a former contestant in a related competition, she brings firsthand insight and emotional depth to the storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings
  • Great content but a paywall

    I wanted to give The Competition a 5 as its content is great but was only able to listen to Episode 1 — the remaining episodes are behind a paywall. I find that interesting because the podcast named Reveal, from NPR, was where I first heard about this podcast (The Competition) and Reveal is free. I had previously heard Shima’s Pink Card podcast—and Shima does great work. Thank you, Shima!

    Apple Podcasts
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    USA Mknitter
    United States5 months ago
  • There is one stunning moment in this podcast, when the competition is shocked to a halt for some of the girls because the news overshadows it. The rest is interesting, but really not critical enough for me. The contest seems pretty toxic to me, but the politics of having to compete to be *the best possible person* in order to pay for college go largely unchallenged.

    I was able to listen to this podcast before Wondery pulled it from the public and put it behind their paywall. It is unavailable n... more

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    Sarah B
    10 months ago
  • Whats the story here?

    I don‘t really get the point of this podcast. Is it supposed to be critical of paegants where women get judged by ridiculious standards for their overall appearence and how they should behave? If it supposed to be that it is not critical enough. If it is not supposed to be critical it’s just too boring to be interesting. No shade towards the women in this competition but it just sounds like being trapped in an annoying sorority house. Seems like just hunger for content and being out of ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    annapodana
    Germanya year ago
  • Brilliant ! Must listen!

    I thoroughly enjoyed this thoughtful and insightful look into a competition I’ve never heard of though is so representative of the macro and micro cosmos of our world.

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    NFelsch
    Australiaa year ago
  • Pretty interesting

    :)

    Apple Podcasts
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    errolinius
    New Zealanda year ago

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Many reviewers commend the storytelling and the serious societal themes interwoven with the experiences of the teenage girls.
Some feedback indicates a desire for more critical examination of the competition's implications, reflecting diverse listener perspectives on the subject matter.
Listeners appreciate the depth and emotional insight offered in the series, highlighting the powerful and relatable narratives of the contestants.

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Introducing: We Can Do Hard Things
Q: How do you know if you're even in conflict with someone?
We need to start approaching conflict as investigators, looking for the underlying reasons and motivations behind it rather than just the surface issue.
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Q: What do you want people to know about conflict?
Understanding conflict differently is important because we often see it as negative when it can lead to growth.
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Q: Was there a deliberate intention behind the kind of positivity portrayed in Ted Lasso?
While they didn’t set out with a specific goal, the team was intent on creating a narrative that rejected cynicism and focused on kindness.
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Q: How do you compartmentalize those things?
Sudeikis reflects that personal challenges can lead to stronger outcomes, highlighting that sometimes it takes breaking down to rebuild positively.

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What is The Competition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast provides an insightful exploration of the Distinguished Young Women scholarship competition, spotlighting 50 high-achieving teenage girls from across the United States as they vie for a significant monetary award in Mobile, Alabama. The narrative skillfully interweaves personal stories, social commentary, and the collective challenge these girls face when a pivotal Supreme Court decision raises pressing questions about their rights as young women. Unique in its approach, the series captures the complex dynamics of competition, friendship, and advocacy, emphasizing the girls' decisions about whether to voice their political beliefs in the midst of their quest for success. Throughout the episodes, listeners are engaged with heartf... more

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