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How To Pretend To Like Sports

How To Pretend To Like Sports

Written by: Monica Woodhams
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 Let’s be real, you have absolutely no interest in sitting through a 4-hour sports talk show, butttt it would be nice to at least participate in the conversation when sports get brought up.... Well, welcome to 'How to Pretend to Like Sports' - a podcast that gives you just the right amount of what you need to know to talk sports - no game watching required. Each week, your sports bestie, Monica, breaks down sports headlines from college football to F1 race day fashion. To keep it balanced, Monica also shares a healthy dose of unfiltered thoughts on living your best millennial life...from fashion to dating and dog mom life. Whether it’s small talk before a meeting at the office or chatting it up at the game watch party, you’ll have conversation starters and relevant topics in your back pocket, so you can pretend to like sports - without really liking sports. You can expect the sports news you’ll actually care about, game day fashion recs, life in your 30s and the occasional (ok weekly) unsolicited advice. Welcome to YOUR favorite game day ritual - HTPTLS with Monica.© monica@monicawoodhams.com Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Are college football players really in school for 7 years?

    Are college football players really in school for 7 years?
    Jan 22 2026

    This week: Monica and Karlee break down why there are basically 27-year-olds still playing college football (COVID eligibility is wild), the Pop-Tarts Bowl's unhinged marketing genius, and NFL playoff drama. Plus: conspiracy theories about the 49ers' injuries, why breakfast foods are a cultural battlefield, Winter Olympics excitement, and the most annoying thing about watching sports right now.

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    34 mins
  • Transfer Portal is Getting Wilder by the Day and Private Equity is all in on College Sports

    Transfer Portal is Getting Wilder by the Day and Private Equity is all in on College Sports
    Jan 8 2026

    Monica and Karlee are back from their holidays to spill all the college football drama you didn't know you needed. Think of it as your sports-savvy besties explaining why everyone's losing their minds over college football right now.

    THE JUICY BITS:

    🎭 Transfer Portal = Reality TV on Steroids Players are switching teams faster than you can say "NIL deal"

    💰 Private Equity Has Entered the Chat Big money is sliding into college sports like an unwanted DM, and it's just getting started. They're unpacking what this means for the future of hot dog prices at the stadium.

    🔮 Hot Takes & Championship Predictions They're making their bold predictions for upcoming games, fully acknowledging they'll probably be hilariously wrong.

    TL;DR: College football is unrecognizable from five years ago, reality shows are infiltrating college locker rooms, and the whole system is giving "we need to have a group meeting" energy. If you want to sound informed at brunch when people bring up the playoffs, this is your cheat sheet.

    Perfect for: scrolling during your commute, pretending to work from home, or finally understanding what your sports-obsessed coworker won't shut up about 💅
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    42 mins
  • Wait, What Happened at Michigan? (And Other Sports Drama You Missed)

    Wait, What Happened at Michigan? (And Other Sports Drama You Missed)
    Dec 17 2025

    This week: A Michigan coach is at the center of major drama, college football scandals are unfolding left and right, and the Chiefs aren't going to the playoffs. It's the sports tea you actually want to hear about.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Rise of Influencer Culture

    02:49 Sports Drama Unfolds: Michigan Coach Controversy

    05:36 The Fallout: Consequences and Reactions

    08:40 Michigan's Scandalous History

    11:17 Current Sports Landscape and Upcoming Events

    16:05 Clickbait Culture in Sports News

    17:21 Travis Kelce's Career Decisions

    18:54 The Future of NFL Players

    20:32 Travis Kelce's Brand and Collaborations

    22:09 NFL Playoff Picture

    23:39 The Bengals and Joe Burrow's Future

    25:42 Understanding NFL Divisions and Conferences

    27:21 Trivia Night and NFL Facts

    28:11 Upcoming Sports Events and Discussions
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    28 mins
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