Thayer Lavielle on Investment, Fandom & the Future of the Game |128|

Thayer Lavielle on Investment, Fandom & the Future of the Game |128|

Women’s sports are booming, but what comes next? This week, we sat down with Thayer Lavielle, Managing Director of The Collective at The Team, to break down the business behind the biggest growth story in sports. From WNBA and NWSL investment to media rights, fan behavior, and why equity doesn’t mean equality, Thayer shares the insights shaping the future of women’s sports. We also dive into why women’s sports fans are different, brand partnerships done right, and how leagues can grow without losing the communities that built them. If you love the business of women’s sports, this conversation is for you. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Olivia Miles, Kelsey Pfendler, & Bend It Like Beckham |127|

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we make a shocking confession: we watched men’s sports. Between the New York Knicks mania and the buzz around the World Cup, can you really blame us? Don’t worry, women’s sports are still the main character. Danielle finally watched Bend It Like Beckham, and yes, there are spoilers. We discuss whether the iconic film still hits and our hope for a re-make. Then we break down rookie sensation Olivia Miles and her 29-point performance against the Las Vegas Aces. Even in a loss, it’s clear the Minnesota Lynx are looking to Miles to help lead the next era. We also spotlight Kelsey Pfendler, the endurance athlete attempting to become the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii, while also aiming to be the youngest and fastest to ever complete the journey. Follow her incredible adventure with daily updates at @yourowkelsey. From WNBA rising stars and WNBA news to sports movies and record-breaking athletes, we’ve got your weekly women’s sports fix. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

USWNT, PWHL Expansion, & French Open Finals |126|

This week on Women's Sports Weekly, we're breaking down the complicated (and slightly chaotic) PWHL expansion process as four new teams prepare to join the league. We explain the expansion phases, what they mean for roster building, and highlight notable moves involving Britta Curl and Alina Müller. We recap the USWNT's trip to Brazil, where a goal from Sophia Wilson, her first international goal since becoming a mom, wasn't enough to prevent a 2-1 loss in front of a passionate 30,000-person Brazilian crowd. Plus, teenage tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva captured her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, becoming the first player born after 2005 to win a major singles championship and ending the dream run of Maja Chwalińska. And because it's Pride Month, we're sharing the hilariously obvious signs from our childhoods and teenage years that, in hindsight, were giant flashing neon clues that we were queer. What were your signs? Let us know! We have a feeling we're not alone. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

NCAA Women’s College World Series, Montreal Victoire, & Golden State Valkyries |125|

On this episode of Women’s Sports Weekly, we break down the Montreal Victoire winning the Walter Cup, Marie-Philip Poulin earning Playoff MVP honors, and the championship celebration that took over Montreal. We also dive into the Golden State Valkyries upset win over the Indiana Fever, plus Caitlin Clark becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 career assists. Then it's all about WCWS chaos: Tennessee vs. Texas Tech brought extra innings, close calls, transfer portal questions, and NIL debates. We also preview the Women’s College World Series Finals and the return of the “Triple Espresso” attack for the USWNT. From PWHL championship history to WNBA milestones and NCAA softball drama, this is your weekly women’s sports recap. 🏒🏀🥎⚽️ If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Interview with Andraya Carter |124|

ESPN analyst Andraya Carter joins Women’s Sports Weekly for a candid conversation about leadership, basketball, and broadcasting. Andraya takes us back to her powerhouse days at Buford High School, the lessons she learned under legendary coach Gene Durden, and what it was really like being recruited to University of Tennessee by iconic coach Pat Summitt. She opens up about transitioning from athlete to ESPN analyst, turning her side hustle into a full-time career in sports media, and why emotional authenticity has become her superpower. Plus, Carolyn and Danielle uncover the very funny reason Andraya might someday be responsible for their breakup. If you love women’s basketball and behind-the-scenes sports media stories, this episode is for you. Tune in now. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]