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The Bounce Off: a podcast by two Brown girls about the most interesting stories in sports. It’s about the thrill, the drama, and those moments that make you hold your breath or hop off the couch. Forget the jargon - we’re here for the human stuff that make sports so captivating.
Episodes
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
In this episode, P and V tackle a tough January, starting with the devastating impact of the LA wildfires and how sports fandom provides a unique escape during challenging times. P and V also dive into their different approaches to engaging with sports—do you read every stat to escape, or do you just barely watch the highlights?
V shares her surprising enthusiasm for TGL’s fresh take on golf (spoiler: it’s all about Tiger Woods for her), while P delivers a spicy update on Yankees fans’ behavior that only adds fuel to the "are they the worst?" debate.
We also celebrate the Phoenix Suns for stepping up and making NBA fandom more accessible—finally, a team doing something right! To wrap it all up, we share this week’s obsessions: V crunches some fascinating numbers, and P dishes out her thoughts on the Oscar nominations.
📺 Catch the full episode and bonus clips here: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies
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Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
In this episode, P and V wrap up the 2024 sports year with a deep dive into the biggest money moves of the year and the growing influence of finances in women’s sports—including the rise of gambling. We explore the exciting new energy fueling the WNBA, relive the breakout (and broke down) moments of the Paris Olympics, and tackle a wild new debate about animals in sports.
V sets up our Bounce Off holiday guide and shares her must-watch picks for the holiday break, while the hosts reflect on the millennial generation’s complicated relationship with nostalgia—where comfort meets the dark side.
See you all in 2025!
📺 Catch the full episode and bonus clips here: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
In this episode, V introduces Berto, her husband and lifelong Chargers fan, as we continue our fan series. Berto takes us through the emotional journey of the Chargers’ move from San Diego to LA, exploring the ripple effects of a team’s relocation on its community and how the NFL’s business decisions often clash with fan loyalty.
We also dive into pressing issues in sports today: V highlights the lack of research behind injuries and rehabilitation in women’s sports, and we bring you a Bounce Off first—a fan guide to the PWHL. Meanwhile, we begrudgingly discuss underwhelming sports documentaries, the WWE, and, yes, Tom Brady (again).
Finally, we share our weekly obsessions: the nostalgic comeback of the ‘90s Christmas experience and the arrival of Spotify Wrapped season.
📺 Catch the full episode and bonus clips here: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this episode, P introduces Dan, her husband and the spark behind her lifelong sports obsession, as we continue our fan series. Dan dives into the evolving world of college sports, including NCAA football, and unpacks how the “transfer portal” and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules are rewriting the playbook for players, colleges, and fans alike.
We also explore the growing wave of female motorsports fans and why P’s love for racing is part of this trend, celebrate the launch of an exciting new track and field league, and hear V reflect on how a legendary NHL player’s career holds a special place in her own marriage.
Finally, we share our weekly obsessions: V geeks out on the surprising link between friends and your microbiome, while P lays out why Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are the ultimate "couple goals."
📺 Catch the full episode and bonus clips here: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
In this episode, P lays down the unspoken rules of trolling, and we dish out a hot take on the Tyson vs. Paul fight that you won’t find anywhere else. We also tackle how climate change is reshaping sports and dig into V’s latest gem: a surprising research study about young girls and the state of sports.
Joining us is Dr. Ronald Kimmons, Vice President of Player Wellness for the Utah Jazz (NBA), to talk about what it takes for players to hit peak performance, the dark motivators that drive them, and how social media and betting are messing with the game. Plus, a special shout-out to youth athletics and the unsung heroes—gym teachers!
We wrap things up with a debrief and our weekly obsessions, featuring a trip down memory lane to the 90s… and a few thoughts on bodies (and, yep, body parts).
📺 Catch the full episode and bonus clips here: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
In this special episode, P and V share some 1-on-1 time, diving into:
- The staggering paycheck Carrie Underwood gets for the Sunday Night Football theme.
- Christine Sinclair’s emotional retirement and Lindsay Vonn coming out of retirement because she can, dammit.
- Incredible female athletes in their 40s proving age is just a number.
- Giving props to Detroit and their fanbase.
- V’s ultimate breakdown: CFL and the Grey Cup vs. NFL and the Super Bowl.
- WNBA coaching turnover and creative ideas for making sports spaces more welcoming for female fans.
We wrap it all up with our weekly obsessions, including V’s checkered dating history and P revealing her dream Stanley Cup finals companion.
📺 Catch the full episode and bonus clips here: YouTube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
🎶 Music credit: @jesse_judies
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this episode, P retracts a previous Yankees claim, V unpacks the Raygun controversy (one last time), and we discuss the excitement around two new women’s pro sports leagues. We also explore toxic masculinity and homophobia in male sports, sparked by the latest Jason Kelce drama, and consider how recent U.S. election results might shape sports in the future.
In the second episode of our fan mini-series, we’re joined by writer, comedian, and baseball superfan Ali Liebegott to share dreams of becoming a Major League mascot, the lengths fans go to get close to the game, and how sports can bring people together.
We wrap up with a debrief and our current obsessions, including Mariah Carey’s holiday earnings and P’s unexpected resemblance to Felicity Porter’s life.
Watch the video and bonus clips on:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
P and V gush about the Dodgers (Fernando Valenzuela, Dave Roberts, Freddie Freeman) and break down their World Series win. Then, they gush some more (Kiké Hernandez).
In the first episode of our fan mini-series, soccer expert and superfan, Ash Schwedt, joins the podcast to discuss soccer dramz and aligning sports fandom with personal values.
We wrap, as always, with a debrief and our current obsessions.
Watch the video and bonus clips on: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBounceOffPodcast
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