March Madness 2026 Recap - Final Four, National Championship, Dawn vs Geno and WNBA Draft

The Champion's Edge with Bonnie Bernstein

It’s such an honor to welcome Bonnie Bernstein to the Name One Player podcast. In this episode, Bonnie reflects on her incredible career in sports journalism and shares what first inspired her to pursue a path in sports media. From the early stages of her career to becoming one of the most respected voices in broadcasting, Bonnie opens up about the experiences that shaped her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We also dive into The Champion's Edge, where Bonnie serves as both host and executive producer. Bonnie shares the inspiration behind creating the show, why the concept feels so different from anything currently on television, and the powerful connection between accomplished women and the life skills they developed through sports. We talk about leadership, confidence, resilience, and what Bonnie hopes audiences will take away from The Champion’s Edge. This conversation is insightful, inspiring, and full of wisdom for anyone chasing big goals — both in sports and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I Owe April an Apology… It Might Be the Best Month in Sports

I’ve been completely wrong about April. For years, I treated it like a filler month in sports while I waited for the NFL—but this year changed everything. Starting with March Madness, then you get The Masters Tournament, the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the WNBA Draft, MLB settling in, the NBA playoffs. Then to top it all off, the NFL Draft closing it all out. So yeah… I owe April an apology. https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.instagram.com/ [https://www.instagram.com/nameoneplayer]nameoneplayer https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Masters 2026 Recap | Rory McIlroy, Tournament Chaos & Golf Culture Debate

This week on Name One Player, I’m joined by Madison, a longtime golf fan, to break down everything that went down at The Masters. From Rory McIlroy’s performance to the chaos that unfolded throughout the tournament, we’re getting into all the biggest storylines! We also talk about Madison’s love of golf (and football), what it’s like creating golf content on tik tok, and one question that kept coming up this year - should influencers be at sporting events like The Masters? If you’ve been following The Masters or just love hearing real fan perspectives on the game, this one’s for you. Follow Madison on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sportstalk_withmadison [https://www.tiktok.com/@sportstalk_withmadison] https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.instagram.com/nameoneplayer [https://www.instagram.com/nameoneplayer] https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer] https://x.com/NameOnePlayer [https://x.com/NameOnePlayer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March Madness 2026 Recap - Final Four, National Championship, Dawn vs Geno and WNBA Draft

One last March Madness episode! Nina joins us again for the final episode of our series, breaking down the men’s and women’s Final Four, championship games, and the biggest moments from the tournament. We get into everything from both the men’s and women’s tournaments, including the standout moments, biggest takeaways, and what everyone is still talking about. Nina also chats about her weekend in Indy, and her experience being at the Men's Championship game. We also dive into “handshake gate” between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley, what UCLA’s culture says about team building and player retention, and take an early look ahead to the WNBA Draft. To close it out, we’re sharing some of our favorite moments from this year’s March Madness and reflecting on what made this tournament so memorable. Follow Nina on Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@ninagabbie [https://www.tiktok.com/@ninagabbie] Follow Name One Player: https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.instagram.com/nameoneplay… [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGF0QXRsU0cxTGpucWVwbi1xYnloREQ3dTB0QXxBQ3Jtc0trSWotUFRZX3NNYjJ0LS0zTGRzdjc2S19QRlZhbjJ1dHJfVzNYRE1hZXI4MzhrXzRSeW9XeUZOMEVXc3ZQMEtCYjdFVklQNFdzZDdmTk1DaWhBeFE0WGlPNTlHX0owN1d4SUJualFzTzZFRkVBUEJ1NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnameoneplayer%2F%3Fhl%3Den&v=PicUICL2k6A] https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer] https://x.com/NameOnePlayer [https://x.com/NameOnePlayer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Final Four Is Set: Sweet 16 & Elite Eight Recap + Championship Predictions

March Madness is hitting its peak and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before the Final Four. In this episode, we recap the biggest moments from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, react to the Final Four being set, and get into the real conversations - like what it’s actually like being a Duke fan right now, why so many people can’t stand Duke, and whether UConn is officially a basketball dynasty. Plus i'm not ready for it to be over!!! Follow Nina on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ninagabbie [https://www.tiktok.com/@ninagabbie] Follow Name One Player: https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.youtube.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.tiktok.com/@nameoneplayer] https://www.instagram.com/nameoneplay... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGF0QXRsU0cxTGpucWVwbi1xYnloREQ3dTB0QXxBQ3Jtc0trSWotUFRZX3NNYjJ0LS0zTGRzdjc2S19QRlZhbjJ1dHJfVzNYRE1hZXI4MzhrXzRSeW9XeUZOMEVXc3ZQMEtCYjdFVklQNFdzZDdmTk1DaWhBeFE0WGlPNTlHX0owN1d4SUJualFzTzZFRkVBUEJ1NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnameoneplayer%2F%3Fhl%3Den&v=PicUICL2k6A] https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer [https://www.threads.com/@nameoneplayer] https://x.com/NameOnePlayer [https://x.com/NameOnePlayer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.