Best Rose Eveleth Podcasts (2024)

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Alex & Sinead, Zoom, NWSL GMs, Zoom, Playoff Chase, Zoom, Baby Hippo Hipster, Zoom Zoom Zoom 1:33:06

1h ago1:33:06

1:33:06

Courtney & André are back and have LOTS to discuss. First we get into the retirements of Alex Morgan & Sinead Farrelly, and the impact both had on and off the pitch. Then we chat about the NWSL GMs survey and spotlight some weird takes and some surprising takes. We also discuss the piece linked at the end which details multiple GMs claiming player …

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Episode 178: Yvie Oddly 40:40

8d ago40:40

40:40

Tuck chats with drag performer and artist Yvie Oddly (she/they). Topics include: How being on Drag Race changed the way Yvie watches TV An impromptu analysis of RuPaul’s memoir Why dysphoria is universal and drag is inherently trans What Yvie and Chappell Roan have in common Plus: FtMtW transgender, unionizing Drag Race, bendy bones gender and acce…

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“This league is full of a whole bunch of warriors” (w/ Simone Charley & Meghann Burke) 54:14

9d ago54:14

54:14

Courtney & André get to chat about the new NWSL CBA with two people who helped make it happen, Simone Charley (Vice President, NWSLPA) & Meghann Burke (Executive Director, NWSLPA)! We talk about what it's like to negotiate with NWSL owners, getting on the same page as players, the big brains across the NWSL, player autonomy and empowerment, why the…

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BONUS: Emma Specter 19:11

11d ago19:11

19:11

Tuck chats with Vogue culture writer Emma Specter (she/they) about unionizing Condé Nast, embracing Bisexuality 2, and not monetizing their gender exploration. Listen to the full episode on Patreon to hear Emma talk about seeing girlies from middle school at their book events; being asked about her boyfriend on the local news; and shoplifting gende…

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A weighted blanket of chaos [CBA + NWSL is BACK] 1:21:55

15d ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Courtney & André love when labor wins so after discussing public transportation and Courtney's questionable Citi Bike habits, we talk about the NWSLPA unveiling a brand new CBA. We review the main topics, give a shoutout to all involved, and discuss why and how we think it will make the league better. After that we dive into the return of the NWSL.…

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It's Spicy Season Y'all [NWSL Restart Preview] 1:25:22

22d ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Courtney & André get you ready for the restart of the NWSL season. There are just ten matchdays to go and everyone on the table has a reason to scrap til the last minute of their season. We review the league table and fights for position to come, good and bad summer moves, trading rookies, which teams currently out of the playoff picture we think w…

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"Sports are binary, human bodies are not." (w/ Rose Eveleth) 56:04

24d ago56:04

56:04

Courtney & André chat with the host of Tested, Rose Eveleth. Tested is a six-episode podcast series that digs into the history, and unfortunate present, of sex testing in women's sports. It also chronicles athletes subjected to these tests and how it impacts their lives and careers. Rose discusses the depth of journalism that went into the near-dec…

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Episode 177: Rose Eveleth 54:06

1M ago54:06

54:06

Tuck and Ozzy chat with Rose Eveleth (they/them), creator of Tested. Topics include: Details and stories cut from Tested that Gender Reveal listeners would appreciate! Why individual trans and/or intersex athletes have conflicting ideas of what “fair” competition looks like How the Paralympics can help us imagine new ways of categorizing elite spor…

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(More) Suffering, Gold Medaling, and Honoring Black USWNT OGs 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Courtney & André review the USWNT's 1-0 win over Brazil to secure the gold medal in Emma Hayes's first international tournament! We discuss an intense first half, and why Hayes might have gotten away with a few iffy calls. We also laud Brazil, who were an offside flag, a penalty non-call and an Alyssa Naeher save away from going into halftime with …

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VAMOS VAMOS VAMOS YEAH [Olympic QF + SF Review] 1:36:09

1M ago1:36:09

1:36:09

Courtney & André react to a wild quarterfinal round in the Olympic, and a semifinal round full of suffering and surprises. André is big mad at Japan's approach while Courtney flames France as Croissant Norway, then we cackle about Spain getting back-to-back doses of CONMEBOL. We discuss "real football", boiled noggins, clutch goals, Naomi Girma's g…

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Episode 176: Susan Stryker 49:01

2M ago49:01

49:01

Tuck and Ozzy chat with historian Susan Stryker (she/her). Topics include: Publishing old kink erotica in a new academic reader Truffle-hunting for niche trans subcommunities on Reddit What does it look like to embrace monstrosity in today’s world? How Susan pieced together the story of Compton’s Cafeteria Riot Plus: The literal meaning of life! Fi…

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World Cup Concentrate Group Stage + Oh (no) Canada 1:44:12

2M ago1:44:12

1:44:12

Courtney & André review a whirlwind slew of games in the group stage of the Olympic tournament. It was chaotic, spicy, delightful, delicious, heartbreaking, annoying, and full of bangers—so we talk about it all! Then we shift into Heated & Hyped, where Courtney has some words for NABJ, André is mad at the International Olympic Committee's lack of u…

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NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer-to-Fall Cup Preview (w/ Amelia, from Our Futbol) 1:48:52

2M ago1:48:52

1:48:52

The NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup is upon us and oh would ya look at that our friends at Our Futbol Pod just announced their new platforms and celebrated 150 episodes! So Courtney & André invited one of the cohosts, Amelia Lopez, onto the pod to give us everything we need to know about the six Liga MX Femenil sides in the tournament. We go grou…

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Be the children of Rihanna born in the fires of chaos [USWNT Match Reviews] 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Courtney & André are back to review the USWNT's two matches before flying off to Paris. Courtney saw concerning things in the match against Mexico, and André saw concerning things in the match against Costa Rica. We discuss the trends that have us #shooketh, and what can be done about them. It's not all bad though, S.O.S. scored the only goal acros…

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INTRODUCING: Tested 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

Oh hey! It's me, Rose. And I'm here to share with you the first episode of my new show, Tested. This is a passion project of mine, and one that I've been trying to make a reality for many years. I really hope you listen, and enjoy! You can find the rest of Tested anywhere you get your podcasts. Or here. More at the Tested website.…

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Watch the Throne, track 3 [pt. 2, SBFC Crossover] 1:56:14

3M ago1:56:14

1:56:14

Courtney & André are joined by Sylvs (a.k.a. Shea) of Shea Butter FC for a mini crossover to preview the Olympics!Part 1 on She Butter FC's feed is our breakdown of the USWNT's roster, so we start off by analyzing Brazil, Canada, Japan and Australia's squads.Then we preview each group by asking which is actually the dreaded Group of Death, discuss …

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BONUS: Solomon J. Brager 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

Happy pub day to Heavyweight, a graphic memoir by Solomon J. Brager! Tuck chats with Sol (they/he) about the intersections of Zionism and transphobia, the need to make up true stories, and the arguments against claims of Jewish indigeneity. Listen to the full episode on Patreon for discussions of teaching a class called Graphic Sex, stealing boxing…

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NWSL MIDSEASON VIBE CHECK 1:42:17

3M ago1:42:17

1:42:17

We hit the midpoint of the NWSL season so Courtney & André decided it was time for a vibe check! First, though, we previewed the NWSL Summer Cup cause we're both kinda hype about it. We predict winners, and why it's an important competition for the two leagues to continue playing one another. Then we vibe check all NWSL teams. If they're ballin, we…

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BONUS: Lammys, Labor Solidarity, & Arlie Adlington 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

Tuck shares an exciting 2 Trans 2 Furious update before chatting with Arlie Adlington (he/him) about queer labor solidarity, Pride movie recs, and normal tea. Listen to the full episode on Patreon to hear Arlie talk about working with Sam Smith, navigating the world of UK t-shots, and writing an important song about beverages (before Sabrina Carpen…

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Shithousing, the Summer of Soccer, and CP23 IS BACK (in training) 1:31:56

3M ago1:31:56

1:31:56

Courtney & André review key moments over the NWSL weekend, including Soph Smith entering NWSL shithousing lore, Liz Ball hitting an DIME, Syd Leroux's ancestral assist, and Christen Press joining team training after 730 days. Then we shift our focus to international football to talk about Argentina women's players leaving camp and reporting poor tr…

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OLYMPIC BUBBLE TALK (w/ Shea Butter FC) 1:07:36

3M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

With Sister Emma's first callup, training camp and matches before she must name her USWNT Olympic squad, we decided we needed another crossover! In this episode we look at each position group and discuss who's on the bubble, who might've played their way into contention, and who might've played their way out. We ask 'Where the yung GKs at?', 'Will …

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Sister Emma’s first dub [USWNT 4-0 South Korea reaction] 1:11:06

4M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Moments after Sister Emma picked up her first dub in her first official game, Courtney & André hopped on the mics. We talk about the starting XI, Mallory Swanson being great, base formations versus in- and out-of-possession formations, why the two styles of goals were notable, plus our wants for the second matchup with South Korea. Please subscribe…

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Episode 175: Checking in with Jules Gill-Peterson 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

For our season finale, Tuck catches up with historian Jules Gill-Peterson (she/her). Topics include: Why Jules might be writing a trilogy of books against ~transgender~ Why liberal trans inclusion is the “kissing cousin of fascism” A list of fun hot reasons why people have transitioned throughout history Is transphobia always rooted in misogyny? Pl…

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Sister Emma is finally here (w/ Butter, from Shea Butter FC) 1:23:33

4M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Fresh off hoisting her fifth consecutive WSL title and 16th Chelsea trophy overall, the Sister Emma USWNT era has now officially begun with a roster drop ahead of two June friendlies versus South Korea. Courtney & André hop on the mics with 1/2 of Shea Butter FC, Skye, to discuss the drop. We get into each position group, why we're hype or have que…

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Orlando Thee Pride, Brazil’s WWC bid, and Courtney tells a joke 1:31:10

4M ago1:31:10

1:31:10

It's been a minute so Courtney & André power through loads of woso news. We start with a sad addition to the sick & shut-in list, then talk about the Women's Club World Cup, Brazil's 2027 World Cup bid, and FIFA threatening to suspend Zambia. Then we move to the NWSL to spotlight Orlando de Janeiro, and discuss how there's a lot more happening down…

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Episode 174: Jane Schoenbrun 45:43

4M ago45:43

45:43

Tuck and Ozzy chat with director Jane Schoenbrun (they/them). Topics include: Working through gender feelings onscreen with Brigette Lundy-Paine How did Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst end up in I Saw the TV Glow? What happened to that film adaption of Nevada? Why the third movie in Jane’s Screen Trilogy is actually three novels Plus: The most sapphic Spi…

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BONUS: Checking in with LittlePuss Press 23:59

5M ago23:59

23:59

In this bonus episode, Tuck chats with Cat Fitzpatrick and Casey Plett about what's going on over at LittlePuss Press post-SPD collapse. Topics include: What’s next for LittlePuss? How can we learn to log off? Wouldn’t it be mortifying to win a Nobel Prize? Cat’s thoughts on historical fell type?? Plus: An upcoming book that "establishes, at a stro…

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Uncle Drogba warned us about this (plus NWSL updates) 1:13:37

5M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Courtney & André review the shambolic shenanigans at Stamford Bridge. Courtney was in London to see the heist in person, and gives her eyewitness account. We talk about how frustrating it was that a ref ruined the most intriguing 150 minutes of football all season. Then we update the NWSL weekend that was, including Barbra Banda reintroducing herse…

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Episode 173: 17 Advice Questions with Mckenzee Griffler 55:58

5M ago55:58

55:58

Tuck tackles more advice questions with BFF of the show Mckenzee Griffler (she/her). Topics include: What if my partner doesn’t want me to come out to their parents? Are we sure that cis people don’t think about gender this much? Can my gender be “boy” if I’m in my thirties? Should I live the plot of Boys Weekend by Mattie Lubchansky? Plus: wedding…

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