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Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris

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“Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris” invites guests and listeners alike to open up, share their struggles and triumphs, and explore how being wide open—both on the field and in life—leads to personal and professional growth. Each episode, Ashlyn Harris leads an unfiltered conversation with an influential figure from sports, entertainment, fashion, music, or politics.

In sports, “wide open” signifies a ... more

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You might know Sam Gordon as that little girl who went viral for outrunning all the boys on her tackle football team. She was just nine years old when her dad posted that video, and fourteen years later Sam has matured into a powerful advocate for wo... more

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Director, writer, producer, and comic creator Carly Usdin joins the show to talk with Ashlyn about their long career as a storyteller and the importance of making sure queer stories keep being made. Ashlyn tries to get the scoop on Carly’s upcoming f... more

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Roku’s Director of Content, Publicity and Talent Relations Nicole Wilcox joins the show this week to give a peek behind the curtain into how, why, and when certain stories get told in film and television. Nicole knows what it takes to bring a project... more

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Comedian, actress, and now author Aida Rodriguez joins Wide Open this week to depart some of her infinite wisdom on all things motherhood, comedy, and finding the courage to truly be yourself. Aida and Ashlyn have a raw conversation on setting bounda... more

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Recent Guests

Carly Usdin
Director, writer, producer and comic creator focused on queer storytelling
Episode: Queer Stories Matter with Carly Usdin
Nicole Wilcox
Director of Content Publicity and Talent Relations at Roku
Roku
Episode: The Future of Storytelling with Nicole Wilcox
Aida Rodriguez
Comedian, writer, actor, podcaster, and author
Episode: Breaking Cycles with Aida Rodriguez
Maddie Orr
Sport ecologist, researcher on climate and sport
University of Toronto
Episode: How Climate Change is Affecting the World Cup
Douglas Casa
Professor of exercise science, CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute
University of Connecticut, Korey Stringer Institute
Episode: How Climate Change is Affecting the World Cup
Michelle Buteau
Comedian, actress, producer, author, creator of Survival of the Thickest, host, mother of twins
Self/Survival of the Thickest
Episode: Taking Up Space with Michelle Buteau
Bruce Cohen
Prolific producer and activist
Hollywood producer
Episode: Taking Our Country Back with Bruce Cohen
Jordan Lucas
Men's volleyball player, openly gay athlete
Grand Canyon University (former), volleyball player
Episode: Serving with Jordan Lucas
Laverne Cox
Trans actress and advocate, author of Transcendent
Author of Transcendent
Episode: Fight For Your Truth with Laverne Cox

Host

Ashlyn Harris
Host of Wide Open

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 257 ratings
  • Meh

    Just because anyone can have a podcast, doesn’t mean everyone should have a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Web Queen
    United States7 months ago
  • 🙌🏻

    My favorite podcast to listen to every Monday. Love the wide range of guests. Looking forward to continuing to listen to this into 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _gabrielle__
    United States7 months ago
  • Just stop

    Stop talking so much and let the guests talk. You don't have to make a comment every time they say something.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cats_rule69
    United States9 months ago
  • Disappointed

    This podcast is for Ashlyn’s ego. She has zero interviewing skills. She basically wanted a platform to talk about herself. Her reputation was destroyed by cheating on her wife and family and her attempt to restore it by doing a podcast about people being resilient has back fired.

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    1
    Jules3811
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not great

    Bummer to have Shannon Beverage on and monopolize the majority of the episode talking about yourself. I would have LOVED if you’d asked her what she wants! She’s spoken publicly about her am desire to have kids and that being the demise of her last relationship Yet Ashlyn spent the time talking about HER experience w adoption, kids, etc… Plainly put, not everyone has the skills necessary to interview ppl! Shes a lovely person but she should not host her own show. Only a select few ppl are trul... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Smart palate
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans praise the authentic, vulnerable conversations that tackle tough issues.
Listeners appreciate the host's openness and the diverse, high-profile guest lineup.
Some critics feel the host dominates the conversation or overshares personal anecdotes.

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#209
Italy/Sports/Soccer
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#150
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#207
Argentina/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#238
South Africa/Sports/Soccer

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Queer Stories Matter with Carly Usdin
Q: Why now for this kind of story?
There is a clear audience demand and a cultural moment around women's basketball; the project aims to capture authenticity and joy, showing queer athletes in a fun, relatable way.
Breaking Cycles with Aida Rodriguez
Q: Do you think humor can also heal our past and our trauma and our scars?
Yes. Humor can refract trauma as a shared experience, helping both the performer and the audience process grief, loss, and abuse, while also providing a path to collective healing and resilience within community.
Breaking Cycles with Aida Rodriguez
Q: And what led you into this career path? What made you shine so much light on your story and put it into your performance?
For Aida, stand-up provided a space to speak without rebuttal and to express her voice freely, using humor as a vehicle to purge anger from an abusive relationship and to model healing for her two children and others who relate to her experiences.
How Climate Change is Affecting the World Cup
Q: What can parents and schools do to protect kids, especially in high-risk sports like football?
Ensure athletic trainers are present, follow environmental monitoring guidelines, enforce hydration and cooling strategies, and treat linemen as a high-risk group requiring longer breaks and tailored conditioning.
How Climate Change is Affecting the World Cup
Q: Doug, what actually is going on with our body in these extreme heat conditions, and how does it affect performance?
Hyperthermia and dehydration are the two biggest factors that degrade performance; combined, they have exponential negative effects on distance covered, sprint speed, and cognitive function, so cooling, hydration, and acclimatization are crucial.

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What is Wide Open about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features unguarded conversations with high-profile figures across sports, entertainment, and culture, centered on authenticity, resilience, and identity. Guests range from Olympic athletes and professional performers to writers and activists, with recurring threads on coming out, motherhood, leadership, and navigating public life. A standout trait is the host's willingness to explore personal histories and systemic issues through intimate, candid dialogue, often blending advocacy with practical insights for listeners pursuing growth in crowded, high-visibility fields.

Listeners are likely drawn to bold storytelling, personal transformation, and inclusive perspectives on sport, media, and culture, making it a compelling pick for br... more

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1. Carly Usdin
2. Nicole Wilcox
3. Aida Rodriguez
4. Maddie Orr
5. Douglas Casa
6. Michelle Buteau
7. Bruce Cohen
8. Jordan Lucas

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