Best Third Shot Sports Podcasts (2024)

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A3 ONE SHOT: Seattle Reign loans Sofia Huerta to Lyon through June 2025 (Soccer 09/13) 16:30

4h ago16:30

16:30

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube for an "A3 One Shot" reacting to the news that NWSL side Seattle Reign have loaned defender Sofia Huerta to Olympique Lyonnais through June of 2025. The loan takes effect immediately, so Huerta will miss the upcoming home match against Gotham FC on Monday. An interesting move by Seattle as they ar…

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Transformers One And What's Making Us Happy 18:07

28m ago18:07

18:07

The Transformers franchise has been around for decades, and it's brought us many toys, TV shows and movies. Now, in the new animated film Transformers One, the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron finally gets told. With a voice cast that includes Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, the movie hopes to offer a fresh entry point for the long…

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Tara McKeown Interview | WSL Predictions & Previews | KC Current vs Washington Spirit (Soccer 09/19) 1:09:01

3h ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, bold predictions for the upcoming Women's Super League which kicks off this weekend, from Golden Boot Winner to who will be crowned champion. Next, a preview of the biggest matches in the WSL. Then, …

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My Old Ass 18:57

18h ago18:57

18:57

What would you do if you met your future self, who's a couple of decades older and maybe a little wiser? Would you freak out? In the delightful new movie My Old Ass, a teenager named Elliott (Maisy Stella) faces this very scenario. Her older self is played by Aubrey Plaza, and she's got some advice to impart. But her younger self may or may not tak…

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Countdown to KC: 2014 NWSL Final revisit | Getting to Know: U20 USW YNT | Gotham FC's White House invite (Soccer 09/18) 52:34

17m ago52:34

52:34

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to talk about all the latest in women's football. First up, Getting to Know: U20 USW YNT before their U20 Women's World Cup Semifinal matchup tonight against N. Korea. How did they get here? Who are the players to watch? Next, the "Countdown to Kansas City" segment continues with a look back at th…

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Fall Guide 27:31

26m ago27:31

27:31

Fall is beginning, and it's the perfect time to talk about all the great things we're excited to watch and listen to between now and the end of the year. Today, we're offering up a guide to spotlight some of the movies, TV, and music we are looking forward to this fall. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn more a…

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BWSL Team Previews | NWSL weekend recap & favorite moments | Reign vs Gotham FC preview (Soccer 09/19) 52:07

16m ago52:07

52:07

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were all in-studio to talk about all the latest surround women's football. First off, a recap of all the NWSL action that took place this past weekend including the Washington Spirit punching their ticket to the 2024 NWSL Playoffs. Next, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in as the A3 crew select their indivi…

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2024 Emmys Recap 16:25

21m ago16:25

16:25

Last night's Primetime Emmy Awards included big wins for Hacks, The Bear, Shōgun, and Baby Reindeer. And if you're nostalgic for shows like Schitt's Creek or Happy Days, the telecast had you covered. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Speak No Evil And What's Making Us Happy 21:46

1h ago21:46

21:46

Never visit your weird new friends at their enormous isolated country estate. That's a basic rule that an American family fails to follow in the new horror thriller Speak No Evil starring James McAvoy. By the time they figure out they are in way over their heads, it's much much too late. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/…

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Malia Berkely interview | NWSL Vibe Check | The A3 Crystal Ball | Weekend preview (Soccer 09/12) 51:50

11h ago51:50

51:50

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Sandra Herrera were all in-studio to talk about all the latest surround women's Football. First up, NWSL Vibe check with the bottom half of the table. Who's on the up, who's on the down, and who's on the outs? Next, and NWSL preview of all the notable weekend matchups. Then, the A3 crew break out the…

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Countdown to Kansas City: 2013 NWSL Final recap | Second Half Season Surges | A3 Mailbag (Soccer 09/11) 52:17

1d ago52:17

52:17

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to discuss all the latest in women's football. First, a flash back to 2013 as our hosts revisit the first ever NWSL final. It was the Western New York Flash facing off against the Portland Thorns. Each week, the A3 crew will revisit a previous champion leading up the this year's NWSL Final in Nove…

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Rebel Ridge 16:01

2d ago16:01

16:01

In Netflix's new film Rebel Ridge, Aaron Pierre plays Terry, a young Black man who enters a small Southern town to post bail for his cousin. But when the local cops seize his money, he faces off against the corrupt chief of police (Don Johnson). Things escalate, and soon he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens his life. Learn more about sp…

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The Front Room 14:19

3d ago14:19

14:19

Maybe you think you've seen every scary mother-in-law fiction has to offer — you absolutely haven't. In the new movie The Front Room, a pregnant woman (Brandy Norwood) allows her mother-in-law (Kathryn Hunter) to move in. In a film that's part creepy and part very darkly funny, the two women square off for control of the house and the child on the …

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Abby Dahlkemper Interview | Alex Morgan's Top Moments & Memories | NWSL MVP & Shield contenders (Soccer 09/09) 40:29

4d ago40:29

40:29

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West were in-studio to talk about all the latest surrounding women's football. First, a recap of the magical night that was Alex Morgan's final professional match and the legacy she'll be leaving behind. Then, a chat about which NWSL team has the best shot to win the Supporters Shield at this point in the seas…

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The Perfect Couple 14:13

4d ago14:13

14:13

We all love a fancy wedding. The music, the flowers — the body washing up on the beach. At least that's what happens in Netflix's fun new thriller The Perfect Couple. Based on the novel by Elin Hilderbrand, the series stars Nicole Kidman as the matriarch of a wealthy Nantucket family that suddenly finds itself in the middle of a whodunit. And in th…

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A3 ONE SHOT: Alex Morgan's final farewell | Retirement Press Conference reaction (Soccer 09/06) 18:48

7d ago18:48

18:48

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube for an A3 ONE SHOT to react to Alex Morgan's retirement press conference that took place at SnapDragon stadium today. Just yesterday, Morgan not only announced her retirement, but also that she was pregnant with her second child. She took questions from the press including when she knew she was go…

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice And What's Making Us Happy 20:38

7d ago20:38

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There's a reason Beetlejuice was a hit back in 1988: it delivered both the spectacle and big stars of a major studio film, and the hilarious, weird vision of director Tim Burton. Now he returns with the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice — which stars Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Michael Keaton, and Jenna Ortega. But does Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ca…

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Alex Morgan announces retirement & pregnancy | Bethune suffers season-ending injury | Ballon d'Or nominees revealed (Soccer 09/05) 51:52

8d ago51:52

51:52

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were in-studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, reaction to the breaking news that Alex Morgan has announced not only her retirement from professional football, but also that she is pregnant. This Sunday will be her final match and you can watch it right here on the Go…

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Songs To Boost Your Confidence 11:09

8d ago11:09

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Maybe you're going up for a promotion, or just got out of a bad relationship. Whatever it is, your mood needs a boost. Today, we're recommending three songs that make for great motivators and pick-me-ups when you need them most. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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The Bold & The Cold | A game of "Name That Player!" | Lauren Holiday Impact Award Nominees (Soccer 09/04) 49:50

9d ago49:50

49:50

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were line on YouTube to discuss all the latest surround women's football. First up, a new segment called The Bold & The Cold where each of our hosts deliver one bold statement about a player, team, future outcome or event that “could” happen and one cold statement about a player, team, future outcome or event that poi…

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Kaos 18:45

10d ago18:45

18:45

In the clever new Netflix series Kaos, the Greek Gods are a rich and powerful modern-day family. They're led by an impulsive and deeply insecure Zeus (Jeff Goldblum), who lives on Mount Olympus with his wife Hera (Janet McTeer). But there is a plan to overthrow Zeus that depends on a slew of gods, demigods and mortals working together, whether or n…

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Chawinga scores in record 7th straight game | Orlando remains undefeated | Trade window winners & losers (Soccer 09/02) 51:39

11d ago51:39

51:39

Aly Trost Martin, Darian Jenkins, Christine Cupo, and Aaron West were in-studio to discuss all the latest surround women's football. First, the group recap everything from the weekend that was in the NWSL including Orlando remaining undefeated, Temwa Chawinga's record breaking night, and a "backwards brace" in San Diego. Next, Sandra Herrera is wel…

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Reality TV, Romance, And Race 34:10

11d ago34:10

34:10

Some people may flinch at the genre of reality TV – it's full of tropes and manipulative editing and ridiculous premises. It's been referred to as a funhouse mirror of our culture. But it can reflect back to us new ways of understanding what we accept as a society – especially when it comes to things like gender, sexuality, class and race. Today we…

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Afraid And What's Making Us Happy 22:07

14d ago22:07

22:07

The new movie Afraid is latest in the well-established genre of "the computer is alive" stories. John Cho plays a dad who has a chance to try out a very advanced AI system at his home — and it does a lot more than talk back. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Seb Hines & Millie Bright interviews | A3 Free Agent Fantasy Draft | NWSL weekend preview (Soccer 08/29) 52:17

15d ago52:17

52:17

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Aaron West were in-studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First up, the group talk about the latest transfers in the NWSL, specifically Abby Dahlkemper to Bay FC. Then Sandra Herrera surprises the group by joining for A3's Free Agency Fantasy Draft. Next, England International and Chelsea def…

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The Crow 16:12

15d ago16:12

16:12

In the new film The Crow, Bill Skarsgård plays a man who gets brutally murdered alongside his soulmate (FKA twigs). He returns to life as an unstoppable figure of vengeance, hunting down their killers. It's not a remake of the 1994 cult classic; the filmmakers are pitching it as a brand new reimagining of the comic book series that inspired the ori…

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A3's "Hall of Legends" Megan Rapinoe | NWSL Spotlight: Defenders & Goalkeepers | ICYMI News & Notes (Soccer 08/28) 52:56

16d ago52:56

52:56

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were Live on YouTube to discuss all the latest surround women's football. First up, a tribute to Megan Rapinoe post jersey being retired by the Seattle Reign this past weekend. She enters A3's "Hall of Legends" with a focus on her club playing career in Seattle. Next, Lisa and Sandra shine a spotlight on defenders and…

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Sabrina Carpenter's Album Short N' Sweet 18:11

16d ago18:11

18:11

Sabrina Carpenter has had two of the year's biggest hits with "Espresso" and "Please Please Please." Now, she's released a new full-length album called Short n' Sweet, which serves up more catchy silliness and high drama. But does the album keep that "Espresso" magic alive? Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn mo…

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When Celebrities Portray Themselves 19:43

17d ago19:43

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It's practically a tradition for famous people to portray a really offbeat version of themselves in TV and movies. The latest season of Only Murders in the Building features Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria all playing fictional versions of themselves. So we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about about the many ways acto…

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Rapinoe jersey retired | NWSL Weekend Recap | Latest Power Rankings & Star Power (Soccer 08/26) 45:17

18d ago45:17

45:17

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Christine Cupo were in-studio to discuss the latest surround women's football. First up, the group recap all the matches that occurred this past weekend in the NWSL including Orlando Pride continuing their undefeated streak and Washington Spirit's takedown of KC Current. Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to delive…

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Blink Twice And What's Making Us Happy 25:34

26d ago25:34

25:34

In the new psychological thriller Blink Twice, Naomi Ackie plays a woman who is invited to the private island of a tech billionaire, played by Channing Tatum. He's recently re-entered public life after a scandal and has gathered his friends for a long party. But as the party stretches on, it's clear that something is seriously amiss. Blink Twice is…

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NWSLPA Interview | New NWSL CBA takeaways & weekend preview (Soccer 08/22) 50:45

23d ago50:45

50:45

Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins and Duda Pavao were in-studio to discuss all the latest surrounding women's football. First, the A3 crew breakdown the new NWSL CBA and discuss all the major takeaways. Next, the group welcome in NWSLPA President Tori Huster and Executive Director Meghann Burke to talk about how the new CBA came together and why it is so…

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A3's "Hall of Legends" | Shaw wins "Player of the Year" | FA Women’s League Cup draw | ICYMI News & Notes (Soccer 08/21) 51:01

1M ago51:01

51:01

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera went live on YouTube to discuss all the latest in women's football. First up, the results of the PFA Awards which saw Khadija "Bunny" Shaw win Player of the Year and Grace Clinton win Young Player of the Year. Next, Attacking Third's first ever inductee into the A3 "Hall of Legends." Heather O'Reilly a.k.a. HAO receiv…

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