Nike's Boston Marathon Backlash, PGA Tour Storylines, Derby Season & Austin Muni Run-In

NBA Finals, French Open Upsets, Belmont Stakes & Monaco Grand Prix

Lauren and Brogan are back in Austin breaking down one of the busiest weeks on the sports calendar. From NBA Finals excitement and French Open upsets to Belmont Stakes predictions and the glamour of Monaco Grand Prix weekend, they cover the stories everyone will be talking about. Plus, Steph Curry's blockbuster Li-Ning deal, Serena Williams' return to competition, college baseball and golf championship storylines, WNBA drama, horse racing favorites, and a few unexpected detours into wellness trends, Dot cakes, and the art of naming a racehorse. Where sports meets culture, status, and everything in between.

The Sports + Society Edit

Memorial Day weekend officially kicked off summer, and we’re catching up from opposite coasts — Lauren fresh off Nantucket and Brogan settling into the California lifestyle. We get into the charm, hype, and food scene of Nantucket, the Knicks’ electric playoff run, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Cleveland courtside moment, Kylie and Timothée’s Knicks energy, and why sports fandom feels extra alive right now. Then we head to the French Open, where tennis fashion may be stealing as many headlines as the matches — from Naomi Osaka’s dramatic Nike look to Djokovic’s Lacoste clay jacket and Sabalenka’s standout on-court style. Plus, we talk Monaco F1 dreams, Gucci’s new Alpine racing partnership, Alo’s wellness yacht aesthetic, Tom Brady’s CardVault opening in Austin, and the Netflix Crash documentary everyone is talking about. From summer travel and sports culture to fashion, celebrity sightings, and the business of collectibles, this episode is a little East Coast, a little West Coast, and very much back in the saddle.

Kentucky Derby, NBA Playoffs, Texas Football & the Met Gala

This week on Two Girls One Ticket, Brogan and Lauren cover everything from Kentucky Derby weekend and the NBA Playoffs to a look inside Texas Football and the biggest moments from the Met Gala. From sports traditions and playoff storylines to fashion, media, and culture, the episode dives into the conversations shaping sports and entertainment right now. Plus: Cinco de Mayo taco talk, hot takes, and the chaos that makes sports culture so entertaining.

Kentucky Derby Week, Dave Portnoy’s Horse, F1 Miami Money & NFL Draft Drama

Derby week is here — and we’re all in. Brogan and Lauren break down everything you need to know heading into the Kentucky Derby, from betting basics and race traditions to our personal picks. We also dive into Dave Portnoy’s horse running in the Kentucky Oaks, the rarity of fillies competing, in the Derby and the emotional story behind Derby contender “So Happy.” Beyond Churchill Downs, we cover: * Why F1 Miami generates more revenue than an entire NFL season * Drivers hitting the golf course and the McLaren golf launch * The NFL Draft’s biggest storylines (including some chaos) * London Marathon records and the Adidas vs Nike moment * And of course… the latest off-field drama making headlines Plus: Austin recs (SugarWolf Bakery ), girls’ night plans, and a little lifestyle mixed in with the sports. Whether you’re betting, watching, or just here for the hats — we’ve got you covered. Listen for: Kentucky Derby picks, Triple Crown breakdown, F1 Miami insights, NFL Draft reactions, sports culture stories, and our favorite moments of the week.

Nike's Boston Marathon Backlash, PGA Tour Storylines, Derby Season & Austin Muni Run-In

Boston Marathon backlash, PGA storylines, and Derby season—what’s actually going on right now? This week we get into the reaction surrounding the Boston Marathon and why it turned into a bigger conversation than expected. From there, we break down where things stand across the PGA Tour—including Matt Fitzpatrick Vs Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and the ongoing LIV dynamic that’s still shaping the sport. With Derby season here, we also get into the money, momentum, and why this stretch might be one of the most underrated in sports. We break down: • Boston Marathon backlash and the Nike controversy • Where things stand with Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and LIV • What’s actually happening across the PGA Tour right now • Derby season, the money behind it, and what to watch • Boston sports culture and Fenway traditions • NBA playoff energy and Victor Wembanyama’s concussion Plus, an unexpected run-in at Muni with Matthew McConaughey, and the moments that made this week in sports feel anything but quiet. If you love sports but also care about the culture around it—this one’s for you.