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Breaking Barries and Brackets: The women’s sports take over

Women’s sports aren’t coming—they’re already HERE and kicking the door down. This week we’re talking about the rise of women’s combative sports and how names like Jake Paul and MVP Promotions are putting real spotlight (and money) behind women fighters. Then we get into the madness—literally. Women’s March Madness has been pure chaos: upsets, drama, and teams proving rankings don’t mean a thing when it’s win-or-go-home. And don’t blink—because the WNFC is back and ready to bring the hits as women’s tackle football season kicks off. Pads popping, statements being made. We also tap in on what’s ahead for WNBA and give flowers to the incredible showing at the Paralympics because greatness across women’s sports deserves center stage. No more “up next.” They’re running the game RIGHT NOW.

History Made: McKendree Wins First-Ever NCAA Women's Wrestling Championship

This episode recaps the inaugural 2026 NCAA Women’s National Wrestling Championship where McKendree State claimed the first-ever team title, with Iowa finishing as runner-up, and highlights the growth and top programs in collegiate women’s wrestling. It also explains ESPN’s new Women’s Sports Sundays primetime slot—why it was created, what leagues and sports it aims to showcase, and hopes for broad, inclusive coverage of women’s athletics. Finally, the show covers the big fight news: pioneers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are coming out of retirement for the bout that should’ve happened over a decade ago, promoted under MVP and airing on Netflix. Stay tuned to the Match Up/Mack Truck Podcast for more reactions, interviews, and coverage.

Mack Truck Pod: U.S. Women's Hockey Stands Tall After White House Snub

The 2026 Winter Olympics wrap with Norway topping the medal table and U.S. women claiming the majority of Team USA's golds, highlighted by Alysa Liu's comeback in women's figure skating and standout performances across events. Controversy erupts after a White House phone call from President Trump to the U.S. men's hockey team—comments about inviting the women's team led to the women declining the invitation and sparked national debate. Clarissa Shields retains her undisputed heavyweight boxing title, and the Mack Truck Podcast returns from hiatus to unpack these stories and more in women's sports, culture, and combat sports.

Seahawks Soar, Bad Bunny Sparks, and CP3 Says Goodbye — The Mack Truck Recap

With 22 days until MLB opening day, the Mack Truck Podcast breaks down the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory, the controversy over Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language halftime performance and the prerecorded All-American alternative show, big MLB free-agent moves, and NBA legend Chris Paul announcing his retirement.

Lindsey Vonn’s Harrowing Crash, WNBA CBA Showdown, and College Softball’s Big Return

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic run may be over after a serious crash and a series of surgeries. The WNBA and its players are locked in tense CBA negotiations over salaries, revenue sharing, housing and player protections — with a possible work stoppage looming. Plus, college softball is back with early season rankings and top teams to watch.