Best Lisa Pitt Podcasts (2024)

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Kennedy Fuller, Teenage Phenom of Angel City Speaks on the Early Beginnings of her Career + NWSL Roundup 54:26

30d ago54:26

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Episode 73 features an exclusive interview with Kennedy Fuller, the teenage phenom making her mark with Angel City. Fuller talks about her soccer journey, how she's constantly improved to get here, the importance of family, and her mindset, which is miles ahead of everyone her age. Plus, host Rohtas Wadera gives his take on the start of the Emma Ha…

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Lisa Cole, Technical Advisor of Zambia Speaks to Their Success and How To Build It + NWSL, Women's UCL and WSL Roundup 46:05

3M ago46:05

46:05

Episode 72 features a special interview with Lisa Cole, the technical advisor for Zambia, whom she helped reach their first-ever World Cup. Cole speaks on how to build international programs from the ground up and gives insight into just how good players like Barbara Banda and Rachael Kundananji are. Host Rohtas Wadera also touches on the recent ma…

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Episode 6: Yvette Moore 28:49

3M ago28:49

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Yvette Moore is director of the EXCEL program in Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering, where she works to recruit and retain undergraduate scholars in engineering disciplines. Through her career, Yvette has held several roles in higher education at various universities and has worked with diversity, equity, and inclusion based programs in the Pitts…

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Eva Gaetino Before Signing with PSG and Winning Another All-American Award + Korbin Albert and Emma Hayes Controversies + NWSL Three Week Recap 41:48

3M ago41:48

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Episode 71 features an exclusive interview with PSG's Eva Gaetino. The former Notre Dame star received her second NCAA All-American award, and host Rohtas Wadera asked her about possibly playing in Europe at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. The NWSL is back, and the first three weeks were incredible. Lastly, Korbin Albert sparked controversy t…

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Julie Uhrman Discusses Her Brainchild That is Angel City FC + Mexico Stuns United States in Gold Cup + NWSL Free Agency + Canada Sues Soccer Federation 36:31

4M ago36:31

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Episode 70 features an exclusive interview with Julie Uhrman, the co-founder and owner of Angel City FC. The woso pioneer and entrepreneur talks about the journey of creating the club and some of the highs and lows from a historic season. Plus, host Rohtas Wadera breaks down the major transfer moves and what it means for the exploding market of wom…

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Episode 5: Ron Idoko 32:46

5M ago32:46

32:46

Ron Idoko (A&S ’05, GSPIA ’07) serves as director of the office of social innovation in honors education in the Frederick Honors College, associate director of the Center on Race & Social Problems, and founding director of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute. He recently was presented with the University’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Creating…

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USL President Amanda Vandervort and US Soccer VP Candidate Mike Cullina Interviews + NWSL Free Agency & WoSo Roundup 55:32

5M ago55:32

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Episode 69 features two exclusive interviews; the first is USL President Amanda Vandervort, who talks about the USL Super League, the success of launching a top-flight professional league, and how it fits alongside the NWSL. The second interview is with the CEO of US Club Soccer and a Vice Presidential candidate for US Soccer, Mike Cullina. Mike Cu…

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Madison Hammond Re-Signs With Angel City and Chats Her Life + United Soccer Coaches Convention Recap + NWSL Free Agency and Trades + WOSO Roundup 43:07

6M ago43:07

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Episode 68 features an exclusive interview with Madison Hammond of Angel City from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Hammond re-signed with Angel City and talked about staying in LA along with her journey until now. Plus, host Rohtas Wadera breaks down everything that happened at an amazing United Soccer Coaches Convention and talks about some …

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Episode 4: Feminista Jones 30:08

6M ago30:08

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Feminista Jones is a feminist writer, public speaker, community activist and retired social worker. She is an award-winning writer and the author of the critically acclaimed "Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World From the Tweets to the Streets" (Beacon). Her work centers around diversity, equity and inclusion, critical ra…

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Penelope Hocking on Life as a Pro Player (Red Stars Rookie of the Year) + NWSL Expansion Draft Recap + Top Prospects for 2024 NWSL Draft 46:01

7M ago46:01

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Episode 67 features an exclusive interview with Chicago Red Stars' Rookie of the Year, Penelope Hocking. The former USC and Penn State striker talks about what the last year and a half has been like transitioning from college to the pros, where her love for the game comes from, and her dedication to getting better every day. Host Rohtas Wadera also…

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Alyssa Thompson + Angelina Anderson Chat Incredible Rookie Seasons + NWSL Free Agency and TV Deal + Emma Hayes to the USWNT! 48:33

8M ago48:33

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Episode 66 features an exclusive interview with two Angel City rookie phenoms Alyssa Thompson and Angelina Anderson. Host Rohtas Wadera sits down with Alyssa and Angelina to talk about their rookie season in the NWSL, soccer idols, and what their experiences have been like in their career until now. Plus, Rohtas breaks down NWSL Free Agency, the ne…

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Episode 3 - Bee Schindler and Lisa Upsher 32:25

8M ago32:25

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Lisa Strother Upsher is director of health sciences diversity, equity, and inclusion. She came to the University of Pittsburgh after leading DEI efforts at the Center for Organ Recovery and Education, where she was instrumental in having CORE declared a site of the Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program, promoting positive health behavi…

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Challenge Cup MVP Kristen Hamilton and NC Courage's Tyler Lussi Interviews + Saying Farewell to USWNT Legends + NWSL Predictions 1:09:40

10M ago1:09:40

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Episode 65 features two exclusive interviews with two of the most underrated strikers in the NWSL. The first is with Challenge Cup MVP, Kristen Hamilton of the Kansas City Current. The former Colorado native talks about her soccer journey, her hard work, and how far she has come to get to this point. The second interview is with Tyler Lussi of the …

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Episode 2: The Inclusion Interchange: Tessa Provins, political science researcher and advocate for Indigenous peoples 28:29

10M ago28:29

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Tessa Provins is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh. Provins is also one of the organizers of the 2023 Indigenous Cultural Festival at the University of Pittsburgh. Her primary research examines the impact of legislative institutional design on the behavior and outcomes for groups divided by party status, ge…

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Randy Waldrum Interview (Nigeria and Pitt Panthers Manager) + Luis Rubiales Disgrace & Spain Situation + NWSL Roundup and News 59:12

10M ago59:12

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Episode 64 features an exclusive interview with Randy Waldrum, an incredibly successful and experienced manager managing two teams. Coach Waldrum is fresh off making the Round of 16 with the Nigeria National Team and has just started another college season with the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. Coach talks about the team's experience at the Wo…

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The Inclusion Interchange: Rory Cooper, bioengineer and advocate for people with disabilities 30:22

11M ago30:22

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Rory A. Cooper is the founding director and VA senior research career scientist of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been a member of the Pitt faculty since 1994 and chaired the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology from 1997 to 2018. A bioengineer, Dr. Cooper was inducted into the Nat…

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USWNT World Cup Check-In + Sierra Enge Interview on her Career and Why Focusing on Mental Health is Important + World Cup and NWSL Challenge Cup Roundup 42:45

12M ago42:45

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Episode 63 features an exclusive interview with Sierra Enge of the San Diego Wave. Enge talks about her rookie season, mental health, and more about Naomi Girma's letter, and Katie's Save. Plus, Host Rohtas Wadera breaks down the USWNT's World Cup up until this point, including a tightly-contested match with the Netherlands. Lastly, Rohtas recaps o…

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Predicting USWNT World Cup Rosters, Ranking the World Cup Groups, Nicole Lukic and Sarah Brady Interviews From the USL + USL Super League to Compete with NWSL + NWSL League and Challenge Cup Round Up 58:14

1y ago58:14

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Episode 62 features two exclusive interviews. The first is Nicole Lukic, who is the head coach and sporting director of the Minnesota Auora in the USL W-League. She talks about her success and vision for the club moving forward. The second interview features Sarah Brady, the Academy Director for the USL, and she also talks about her vision and what…

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Matt Peek Interview (Co-Founder of Parkside Trading Cards) + Ashley Hart Interview (She Plays Founder) + NWSL and Challenge Cup Roundup + USWNT World Cup Outlook 1:16:21

1y ago1:16:21

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Episode 61 features two exclusive interviews that indicate how Women's Soccer truly has staying power and will be considered genuinely legitimate by all. Matt Peek, the Co-Founder of Parkside Trading Cards, has become a pioneer for Women's soccer trading cards in the market, and we have an in-depth discussion about their impact and vision for the f…

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Safesport CEO Ju'Riese Colon Interview on Fighting All Types of Abuse in Women's Soccer With Safesport + NWSL and Europe Roundup 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

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Episode 60 features a special interview with GSN Founder Jen Gruskoff and Safesport CEO Ju'Riese Colon about the Safesport platform and how it can help anyone quickly report any abuse occurring at an individual, team, or organizational level. Host Rohtas Wadera talks about how vital Safesport will be in today's context with breakthroughs like the Y…

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Dennis Chung Interview (General Secretary for Jamaican Football Federation) + Karyn Forbes Interview (Pro Player in England From T&T) + SheBelieves Cup Recap + Multiple International Teams on Strike 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

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Episode 59 is Caribbean inspired with two special interviews from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. The first is the new Jamaican Football Federation General Secretary, Dennis Chung. Mr. Chung talks about his vision for Jamaica and wants soccer to be as big as track and field in their country and why it's a great place to visit. The second inte…

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Julianne Sitch Interview After Winning the D3 National Championship With the University of Chicago + USWNT Roster Review for SheBelieves Cup + NWSL/Portland Controversy and Transfers Review 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

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Episode 58 features a fantastic interview with Julianne Sitch, the head coach of the men's team at the University of Chicago. Sitch just led her team to an undefeated season and a National Championship. Host Rohtas Wadera and Sam Cary, a former youth player of Sitch who has a great rapport with each other, sit down and talk about her career. Plus, …

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UCLA Head Coach Margueritte Aozasa Interview + NWSL Draft and United Soccer Coaches Convention Recap + USWNT vs. New Zealand Coverage 1:10:04

1+ y ago1:10:04

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Episode 57 features an exclusive interview with UCLA superstar head coach Margueritte Aozasa who became the first coach ever to lead a team to National Championship in their first season as a head coach. You won't want to miss that as it features Margueritte, our host Rohtas and Sam Cary from the University of Iowa soccer team as their captain. Plu…

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Gwendolyn Oxenham Interview (Author of Pride of a Nation) + 2022 End of Year Roundup 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

50:40

CEO and Founder Jen Gruskoff chats with former collegiate soccer star at Duke who became an author, Gwendolyn Oxenham. Oxenham is known for shining a light on the stories and players that don't usually get the attention or respect they deserve. You won't want to miss this interview as Jen and Gwen talk about her latest book Pride of a Nation, an in…

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Kansas City Current Star Alex Loera Chats About Her Journey + NCAA Tournament Talk + World Soccer Roundup 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

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Episode 55 features a special interview with Kansas City Current star Alex Loera whose versatility has played a huge role in the Current's success this past season. Host Rohtas Wadera chats with Loera about her journey and career up until this point. Plus, our host discusses the NCAA Tournament at the Sweet 16 stage and takes you around the world l…

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NCAA Tournament Bracket Battle with University of Iowa Star Defender Samantha Cary 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

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Episode 54 features a very special episode being done on both audio on video. Host Rohtas Wadera and University of Iowa defender/GSN Intern Samantha Cary breakdown everything related to the NCAA Tournament. From Final Four picks to major upsets and matchups to watch, GSN has got you covered on both video and audio, be sure to check us out wherever …

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2022 NWSL Finals Preview + Ballon d'Or Recap + Review of ESPN Truth Be Told Documentary 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

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Episode 53 features an in-depth analysis from host Rohtas Wadera, who breaks down the NWSL Final between the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current. Plus, Rohtas looks at the top 10 nominees for the Ballon d'Or including Alexia Putellas winning the award two years in a row. Lastly, a review of the hard-hitting Truth Be Told documentary on ESPN det…

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UC Irvine Head Coach Scott Juniper + FSU Star Jenna Nighswonger Chat About Their Programs and Preview Their Seasons + NCAA Season Preview + NWSL Roundup + Ballon D'Or Nominees 1:12:40

2y ago1:12:40

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Episode 52 features two special interviews, the first is UC Irvine Head Coach, Scott Juniper who has been a staple of the program for 15 years. He chats about how his program looks to build on the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history over UCLA and one of the best seasons in school history. Second is Florida State star Jenna Nighswonger, the ver…

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Ava Cook Interview + NWSL, USWNT and European Soccer News Roundup Sponsored By Q-Collar 45:41

2y ago45:41

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Episode 51 of Give n' Go is brought to you by our sponsor Q-Collar and hosted by Rohtas Wadera. This episode features an exclusive interview with rookie Ava Cook of the Chicago Red Stars who was called up to the U-23 USWNT and leads the NWSL in assists. Host Rohtas Wadera breaks down the Amanda Cromwell situation as well as the state of the league …

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Haley Carter Speaks on Her Incredible Fight for the Afghanistan Women's National Team + NWSL Challenge Cup,/Regular Season News and Women's Champions League Final Preview 1:05:34

2y ago1:05:34

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Episode 50 of Give n' Go features an exclusive interview with Haley Carter the former Head Coach of the Afghanistan Women's Soccer Team and the trials and tribulations of garnering quality and giving the women of Afghanistan a safe place to play in a war-torn country. CEO and Founder of GSN, Jen Gruskoff had a sitdown with Haley Carter to discuss a…

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Jason French Breaks Down FieldLevel, A Vast Recruiting Network for Club and High School Athletics + NWSL Challenge Cup Roundup 47:05

2+ y ago47:05

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Episode 49 is a special episode featuring Girls Soccer Network's newest sponsor, FieldLevel! Jason French stops by to chat about an incredible sports recruiting network where club and college coaches from around the country can recruit young athletes through their platform, once the introduction is made by your coach to the college coach the recrui…

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Red Stars New Head Coach Chris Petrucelli Discusses a New Endeavor in the NWSL + NWSL Challenge Cup Preview + Jessica Berman Named NWSL Commissioner + Mastercard Inks Sponsorship Deal with NWSL PA 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

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Episode 48 of Give n' Go features an exclusive interview with new Chicago Red Stars Head Coach Chris Petrucelli. He discusses his plans for the roster and what his plans are for encouraging a safe work environment for the Red Stars players. Host Rohtas Wadera talks about the NWSL Challenge Cup, breaks down the roster, and makes his picks for who wi…

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Michelle Meyer Tells Us All About the NIL and the Impact on HS and Collegiate Athletics + SheBelieves Cup Preview + NWSL News Roundup 36:29

2+ y ago36:29

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Episode 47 features an exclusive interview with Michelle Meyer the founder of the NIL Network. The former college volleyball player wanted to create change once the NIL law was passed and tells us all about the process to get there along with how the NIL will be able to help HS and college athletes take advantage of their name, image, and likeness.…

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Head of USYNT Youth Scouting Mirelle van Rijbroek Gives Tips on Making it, Lesle Gallimore, Head of the Girls Academy Chats on Priorities in Youth Soccer (United Soccer Coaches Convention Trip) + NWSL ... 1:06:11

2+ y ago1:06:11

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Episode 46 is a very special episode centered around the United Soccer Coaches Convention which was held in Kansas City this year. Our CEO and Founder Jennifer Gruskoff has two exclusive interviews from the convention! The first with the Head of Scouting for the USYNT youth teams, Mirelle van Rijbroek who gives tips and tricks along with what they …

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2021 Year in Review: Recapping a Wild Year of Women's Soccer + Jenna Nighswonger Chats Winning the National Title + NWSL Draft Clips From Naomi Girma, Jaelin Howell, Savannah DeMelo, and Diana Ordonez 59:07

2+ y ago59:07

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Episode 45 is a special year-end episode featuring a recap of all the important events from a wild year in women's soccer. From the Olympics to the coaching carousel in the NWSL, to theN WSL College and Expansion Draft we've got you covered. Jenna Nighswonger chats about winning the national championship with Florida State and what is next for her.…

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LSU Head Coach Sian Hudson Discusses Rise as One of the Elite Programs + NWSL Controversy: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH + NWSL Playoff Predictions + Roundup of FA WSL and A-League 52:25

3y ago52:25

52:25

Episode 44 of Give n' Go features an exclusive interview with LSU Tigers Women's Soccer Coach Sian Hudson. Coach Hudson has turned LSU into one of the premier programs in the SEC. Coach Hudson and host Rohtas Wadera discuss their rise along with their commitment to building the right culture. Plus, all the hot-takes regarding the NWSL controversy s…

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The Sober Experiment! 24:04

3y ago24:04

24:04

A short and sweet episode from us this week. In this episode we catch up on the last couple of weeks and check in to see how Lisa has been getting on with the sober experiment! And the answer is - pretty well, so well in fact that Lisa is taking up a new role as a Fitness Ambassador for Bee Sober starting with two online classes each week! It's als…

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The One with Bee Sober 1:14:18

3y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

The one with Bee Sober. This week we were joined by Alex and Lisa from Bee Sober…for the second time. You’ll only hear one episode but we have recorded two. You’ll have to listen to find out why. We had so much fun recording this. Hearing about Lisa and Alex the early teenage years, what they got up to while they were apart and what brought them ba…

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Veronica Latsko Speaks on Her Career Growth and Walid Khoury Talks on the Latest at Slammers FC + NWSL, WICC and The Women's Cup News + Roundup 1:06:18

3y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Episode 43 of Give n' Go features two special interviews, the first with Houston Dash striker, Veronica Latsko, who talks about her growth over the course of her career. The second interview features head coach Walid Khoury of Slammers FC, one of the best youth girls clubs in the nation. Host Rohtas Wadera will also recap the busy news cycle from t…

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The One with Lisa's Sister! 58:28

3y ago58:28

58:28

In this episode we chat to Laura, Lisa’s older sister. In Lisa’s words and by Laura’s own admission, she’s lived a rather colourful life, and now that she is reaching the milestone of 50, she chats to us about her journey to sobriety, being a mum to 4 children and taking on a law degree over lockdown. She also talks candidly about her struggles wit…

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The one with the Brummie Ballet Dancer 52:20

3y ago52:20

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The one with the Brummie Ballet Dancer. For our first guest episode of season 2 we were joined by the lovely Leanne who Shae met through the sober Instagram community. When her life as a professional ballet dancer got cut short, Leanne got busy. Really busy. She worked hard and partied harder. On the outside she was buzzing but on the inside things…

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Savannah McCaskill Discusses Her Career, Competitive Nature and Leadership Role as Vice Captain and Racing Louisville's Playoff Hopes + Olympics Preview + NWSL News and Analysis 52:48

3y ago52:48

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Episode 42.of Give n' Go features an exclusive interview with Savannah McCaskill star attacker for Racing Louisville. The vice-captain speaks on her new role, her thoughts on the organization, and how this locker room believes they are more than worthy of a top 6 spot to get into the playoffs. Host Rohtas Wadera also breaks down the end of the Send…

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Dark and Twisty Sisters are Back! 34:36

3y ago34:36

34:36

We are back for our second season! In our first episode back the two of us chat about what we have been up to in the break, how we have been handling the latest lockdown and how it feels coming out the other side. We also chat about our attempted 'Fitcast', turning 40 and Shae's brave skydive (you'll be pleased to know she survived) and our upcomin…

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The Rise of Taylor Kornieck + Olympic Roster Speculation and USWNT Summer Series Recap + NWSL News and Analysis 40:27

3y ago40:27

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Episode 41 features all the latest and greatest news and analysis from the world of women's' soccer. This week's guest on the show is rising star Taylor Kornieck of the Orlando Pride. The attacker has quickly made a name for herself during the Challenge Cup and the start of the NWSL season. We discuss her rise to success along with how to cope ment…

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Paige Monaghan Talks Her Career Goals and Growth of Gotham FC + NWSL, UWCL, FA WSL and NCAA Tournament Roundup 54:24

3y ago54:24

54:24

Paige Monaghan, star striker for Gotham FC stops by with host Rohtas Wadera to discuss the latest from her playing career, what she think's of Gotham's rebrand as well as some of the best moments from her career so far. Plus, we've got a ton of analysis on the end of the Challenge Cup as we get ready for the NWSL regular season. Lastly, there's a l…

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Episode 11 - Season Finale 39:53

3+ y ago39:53

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A final episode of the first season of the podcast! Yes that’s right, your (second) favorite dark and twisty duo are taking a break! For the final episode of our debut season, we caught up with each other and had a bit of a debrief. Considering we hadn’t a clue where we were going with this when we started this back in November, we are pretty chuff…

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Episode 10 - The one with Catherine Mousley (EDA Week) 1:12:46

3+ y ago1:12:46

1:12:46

In our tenth and penultimate episode of the season we chat with Catherine Mousley. *Trigger Warning* Catherine joined us to talk about her experiences with eating disorders, mental health and mental health in motherhood. She gave us a brutally honest account of her struggles from the tender age of 12 with eating disorders, from anorexia, to bulimia…

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Episode 9 - The one with a one year sober Shae! 44:46

3+ y ago44:46

44:46

This week's episode is a very special one for us, as we chat about how Shae has made it to the momentous milestone of 1 year sober. I think even Shae herself would say that not many people ever thought this might be possible, particularly the lady herself. But for those of us who know Shae, and the badass, determined woman that she is, we knew that…

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Jessica McDonald Talks Partnership With Soccer Resilience + The Meaning of BHM + NWSL Preseason Roster Discussion + World Soccer Roundup 53:14

3+ y ago53:14

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Episode 39 features an exclusive interview with Jessica McDonald of the USWNT and North Carolina Courage. The world-class striker discusses her latest partnership with Soccer Resilience, a company determined to help players better their mental health. McDonald also talks about what Black History Month means to her and it's overall importance in tod…

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Episode 8 - The one with Laura-Amy 58:28

3+ y ago58:28

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The one with Laura Amy...who once shared her box of chicken nuggets with One Direction! This week we had the lovely Laura Amy join us. Laura came on to share her story of a why the corporate life was never for her. And how after healing from what was a very traumatic childhood she took control of her life, made some badass choices and is now straig…

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