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Well Played

Well Played

Written by: theSkimm
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A sports podcast that does what theSkimm does best: provide championship takes and breakdowns of the biggest stories you care about most. Finally, there’s a show dedicated to treating sports like the bingeable reality TV they actually are.© theSkimm, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Victoria Beckham’s Soccer Beef, Bieber’s Halftime Show, and Making History at the Queen’s Classic

    Victoria Beckham’s Soccer Beef, Bieber’s Halftime Show, and Making History at the Queen’s Classic
    Jul 15 2026
    Two things remain consistent in the world of soccer: fans still hate refs, and Victoria Beckham still couldn't care less about soccer. We break down why FIFA can’t beat the corrupt allegations in what fans are dubbing “Vargentina”, plus how Posh Spice maintains her beef with soccer. Also in soccer, Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit are headed to NYC this week to play in the first women's-sporting event ever hosted at Citi Field. New York Giants and Gotham FC co-owners (and sisters), Carolyn Tisch-Blodgett and Emily Tisch-Sussman, join the pod to tell us why Gotham FC’s relocation to NYC will grow women’s sports, the differences working in men vs. women’s sports, and whether Sam Kerr will take the pitch in her first match back in the NWSL. Call us, beep us, if you wanna reach us: (828) 412-4825 Follow Emily Tisch-Sussman: @emtsuss @shepivotsthepodcast Follow Gotham FC: @gothamfc Follow Blake: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline: @cghendy Haaland bridal hair inspo: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DapZP6SDQ0y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠⁠ Taylor & Travis dog confirmed: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DavS0TpIG-1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠⁠ The WNBA’s “shoegate”: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/shorts/ooVPcAT0lJs?si=csnpxxZ2b0mqIftc⁠⁠ Plus, Marina Mabrey introduces her “crashout jar”: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cflcCtRywn0?si=k-hm3kO7BwFeZwE4&t=55⁠⁠ FINALLY: we’re recording a live episode of Well Played at Fanatics Fest this Friday at 11 AM! Come meet us IRL. Get your tickets to Fanatics Fest in NYC and use WELLPLAYED10 to get 10% off your single or multi-day ticket: ⁠⁠https://www.fanaticsfest.com/tickets⁠⁠. ​​Send Its: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Royal (American) Wedding Recap, Ronaldo’s Last Run, and FIFA’s Red Card Reversal ft. Lilibeth Rendon

    Royal (American) Wedding Recap, Ronaldo’s Last Run, and FIFA’s Red Card Reversal ft. Lilibeth Rendon
    Jul 8 2026
    It happened. It finally happened. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed at Madison Square Garden. As the resident Swiftie of Well Played, Caroline dives into all the details – and shows why her relationship with T&T is a little too parasocial. The World Cup continued in spite of the royal American wedding, with uncs exiting the tournament, Trump phoning a friend, and the USMNT flopping in its round-of-16 performance. Soccer content creator, Lilibeth Rendon, joins the pod to talk about it all. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: The deep lore behind Blake Lively’s absence at Taylor Swift’s wedding Who Lilibeth thinks will win the Golden Boot award How a new woman in Wimbledon whites will take home the championship for the 10th straight season A special edition of Send It, ft. only Erling Haaland content The Well Played hotline is LIVE! Need to complain about your favorite athlete? Still don’t understand offsides after several attempts at learning? Call us with your rants, questions, and concerns at (828) 412-4825. Send Its: Erling Haaland's master class moment of not letting intrusive thoughts win: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DabZIRlNenD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Erling Haaland look-alike contest?: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYhoCZ-T7h5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Erling Haaland tattoo cover up: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dac49AXCRxa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow Lilibeth: @lilibethstar Follow Well Played on IG: @wellplayedbytheskimm Follow Blake: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline: @cghendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Taylor’s Wedding Weekend, Channing’s Haaland Cosplay, and the WNBA Enters the Villa with Mia Hamm

    Taylor’s Wedding Weekend, Channing’s Haaland Cosplay, and the WNBA Enters the Villa with Mia Hamm
    Jul 1 2026
    It’s happening…Taylor and Travis’ Madison Square Garden wedding is here. Despite Blake and Caroline being major skeptics, they spend the episode pretending all tabloid wedding rumors are true, plus they make predictions about the affair. Meanwhile, Love Island has entered the (WNBA) chat, on-and-off the court. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Justin Bieber taking center stage at the NHL draft – plus, the first-pick’s nod to his Indigenous heritage The backstory behind Dutch striker Cody Gakpo’s emotional goal Why the “Love Island” girls are giving Megan thee Stallion hope post-Klay Thompson breakup The lore behind Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon whites from day 1 Sophie Cunningham’s point seen around the world Mia Hamm’s reflections on her time with the USWNT — and who she has her eye on leading up to the Women’s World Cup The Well Played hotline is LIVE! Need to complain about your favorite athlete? Still don’t understand offsides after several attempts at learning? Call us with your rants, questions, and concerns at (828) 412-4825. Follow Mia Hamm: @miahamm Follow Well Played on IG: @wellplayedbytheskimm Follow Blake: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline: @cghendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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