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THE GROUP CHAT: #4

It’s another big week in women’s sport and Kat Sasso and Lav Baj are back in the Group Chat to get into all of it. They kick things off with what’s caught their attention this week, from Bieberchella chaos to space chat (yes, really), before diving into the internet sports moments you need to see. From wholesome sideline energy to elite street sport content and a few viral moments that had the group chat going off, there’s plenty to unpack. On the headlines front, there’s a mix of history-making moments, big moves, and a few conversations that have everyone talking. A major coaching milestone in Europe, big money moves in basketball, rising global sports on the Olympic horizon, and some Aussie stories that hit a little closer to home — including a debate that’s sparked plenty around AFL Gather Round and where women’s footy fits into it. They also get into the chaos (and excitement) around the WNBA right now — from draft buzz to rising stars like Izzy Borlase making moves internationally — and why the global game feels like it’s levelling up fast. Plus, a deeper chat around where Australia actually sits when it comes to supporting women’s sport. With the game growing rapidly worldwide, are we keeping up — or starting to fall behind? And of course, a look ahead at what’s coming up — with finals, major tournaments and some seriously big matchups just around the corner. A mix of chaos, conversation and the stories you need to be across — exactly how the group chat should be. 💬

THE GROUP CHAT #3

It’s been a huge week in women’s sport and Kat Sasso and Lav Baj are in the Group Chat to get into all of it. From their current obsessions (yes, we’re talking Emily in Paris and some very niche golf content) to the internet moments you didn’t know you needed — including Jimmy Butler fangirling over Alex Morgan — this ep has a bit of everything. On the sport side, there’s plenty to unpack. Big wins, record-breaking moments, and a stacked week of competition ahead across football, cricket, tennis and surfing — with some of Australia’s biggest names, including Sam Kerr, back in the spotlight. Kat and Lav also dive into some of the bigger conversations in women’s sport right now — from major shifts happening behind the scenes, to the kind of topics everyone’s talking about (and not always agreeing on). Plus, some incredible stories, a few chaotic moments, and a look at what’s coming up — including a big weekend ahead and another live show on the way. A little bit of everything, exactly how a group chat should be. 💬

THE GROUP CHAT: #2

It’s been a huge week across the world of women’s sport and Kat Sasso and Lav Baj are here to break it all down. They cover the big stories shaping the global landscape — from FIFA introducing a regulation requiring teams to have at least one female coach on staff, to the reveal of the new Socceroos and Matildas kits. They also discuss The Iconic announcing its first sports sponsorship with the Newcastle Knights women, and what it signals about growing commercial investment in women’s leagues. Plus, global viewership of women’s sport hit 46 billion minutes in 2025, another sign of just how quickly the audience is growing. There’s also plenty of Aussie success to celebrate. Tahlia Gibson is making a serious run at the Miami Open after beating multiple top-20 players, Lydia Williams has been awarded the PFA Alex Tobin OAM Medal, Hannah Green has made history with a hat-trick of major-tour titles, and Liana France has become Australia’s youngest female winter Paralympian. Kat and Lav also reflect on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, including the Matildas’ clash with Japan and the Philippines qualifying for the tournament off the back of strong performances from A-League players. They also unpack one of the biggest structural shifts in women’s sport right now: the new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. With the salary cap jumping from $1.5 million to $7 million, supermax salaries projected to exceed $2.4 million, and a landmark revenue-sharing model tied to league growth, it marks a major turning point for professional women’s sport. Plus, a look ahead at what’s coming up — Dome Fest, the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, Round 3 of Suncorp Super Netball, the tight race to the ALW finals, and Momentum guest Imogen Radburn’s debut in the Mustang Cup. A packed episode covering the moments, milestones and shifts pushing women’s sport forward.

THE GROUP CHAT: #1

This week, Momentum enters a new era WOOT! In our first-ever weekly chat show format, Kat sits down with Lav Baj for an unfiltered conversation that moves beyond headlines and into the **real** stories shaping women’s sport right now. Together, Kat and Lav break down one of the biggest weeks in global women’s sport. Where to even start!? From Team USA’s dominance in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers - with Caitlin Clark’s electric return and debuts from Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers — to a potential WNBA lockout that could reshape the future of the league....there was a lot to discuss. They also unpack Angel Reese’s growing influence beyond the court (including her investment in Australian basketball), and what record-breaking salaries in The Hundred mean for women’s cricket - and why money alone isn’t fixing representation behind the scenes. Closer to home, they dive into the Matildas’ high-stakes quarter-final clash, the shifting future of netball broadcasting in Australia, and the cultural moments making headlines - from the Steelers’ “unsponsored” campaign to Emma Lawrence making history in the NRL. Plus, the bigger conversations we obviously can’t ignore - from sexism in sports media, to athletes seeking asylum, to what meaningful progress in women’s sport actually looks like in 2026. We know we say this about every ep...but it's an episode not to be missed!

#21 - Mia Rennie, Carving Her Own Line

The Winter Olympics have just wrapped up in Milan and Cortina, bringing two weeks of breathtaking competition, unforgettable moments (hello Alysa Liu...!), and stories of resilience from athletes around the world. Yet it goes without saying that behind every run, every jump, and every podium moment are years of unseen work. This week on Momentum, Kat sits down with Australian freestyle skier and all-round legend Mia Rennie, who experienced the Olympics from a unique vantage point - the commentary box. As an elite athlete herself, and with close friends competing on the world stage, Mia had a front-row seat to the drama, pressure and triumph of the Games. In this episode, Mia reflects on her own journey into freestyle skiing, what it’s like to watch friends compete at the highest level, and how analysing Olympic runs from the broadcast booth changes the way you see the sport. She also shares insights into the tight-knit snow sports community, the evolving landscape for women in winter sport, and why visibility and advocacy still matter. This episode is sponsored by MECCA M-POWER.