LaJean Lawson and Kim Blair, two experts in the sporting goods industry, join the show to discuss the evolution of equipment. Through technological and social revolutions, the unique role of the sports bra and the impact of Title IX are also ex

Episode 32: Athletes and Taxes

Feb 23rd, 2017

What can athletes teach us about taxes? Probably more than you think. Joe Henchman of the Tax Foundation and Richard Auxier of the Tax Policy Center join the show to discuss what happens to all that money and why it should matter to fans. Logo

Episode 31: Pond Hockey

Feb 2nd, 2017

NYBF Sports Show visits the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, MN. Logo by Michael Moffett Theme song – Happy Rock http://bensound.com/ Music – https://www.audioblocks.com/

Episode 30: Shira Springer

Dec 15th, 2016

NPR and Boston Globe reporter Shira Springer joins the show for a look back at the year’s biggest stories in women’s sports. Plus, a few headlines you may have missed and larger takeaways on the state and strength of women’s sports as we head i

Episode 29: Sistory

Nov 10th, 2016

The women of Sistory join the show with two stories of integrating gendered sporting events. Shooting, synchronized swimming, and whether we set women up for success or failure by separating men’s and women’s events. Plus, A.J. Andrews wins a G

Episode 28: Jessica Luther

Oct 6th, 2016

Journalist Jessica Luther joins the show to discuss her new book, Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape. Logo by Michael Moffett Theme song – Happy Rock http://bensound.com/ Music – https://www.audioblocks.com/

Episode 27: Meg Linehan

Jul 21st, 2016

Meg Linehan, Senior Editor at Excelle Sports, joins the show with a preview of women’s soccer at the upcoming Rio Olympics. Plus, the pleasures and pitfalls of covering women’s sports and whether the state-of-play in the NWSL is strong enough t

Episode 26: Maddie Meyer

Jun 30th, 2016

Sports photographer Maddie Meyer joins the show. Maddie regularly covers all the hometown Boston teams, plus has worked on the Women’s World Cup, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, and so much more. We discuss the stories behind her favorite shots, her fr

Episode 25: Father’s Day Special

Jun 16th, 2016

It’s a Father’s Day special as Maeve’s dad joins the show to discuss sports, fatherhood, and when the two collide. Plus a healthy dose of the Red Sox (like any good Bostonian) and the return of FIERCE LADIES. Logo by Michael Moffett Theme song

Episode 24: Kathy Flores

Jun 2nd, 2016

Women’s rugby Hall-of-Famer Kathy Flores joins the show to talk about the state of the game today, its debut at the Olympics this summer, and why more women should be involved at all levels of the sport. Plus, the NCAA Women’s World Series cont

Episode 23: Amby Burfoot

May 19th, 2016

This week on the show…Runner’s World editor and 1968 Boston Marathon winner Amby Burfoot joins us to talk about his latest book, First Ladies of Running. We discuss the early barriers to women’s running, the pioneers who broke them down, and ho

Episode 22: Chelsea Janes

Apr 28th, 2016

On this episode…Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes talks about the ins and outs of covering Nationals baseball, how she keeps her reporting fresh throughout the season, and the art and skill of play-by-play tweeting. Plus, the U.S. Women’s

Episode 21: Ian Levy

Apr 14th, 2016

This week on the show…we’re talking basketball analytics with Ian Levy, Editor-in-Chief of Hardwood Paroxysm and a regular contributor to FiveThirtyEight. We discuss the data gap between men’s and women’s basketball, what it would take to make

Episode 20: Jenny Vrentas

Mar 31st, 2016

This week, senior writer for Sports Illustrated’s MMQB Jenny Vrentas joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the NFL. We’re talking everything from health and safety, to the NFL’s recent efforts to promote women, how much to weight the “cha

Episode 19 – Kilimanjaro

Mar 17th, 2016

This week on the show…Erin Andrews has her day in court, the NFL acknowledges the link between football and brain trauma, and the women’s March Madness bracket is here again. Then, we hear from Brynn about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa’s hig

Episode 18: DC Rollergirls

Feb 11th, 2016

This week on the show…we skate into the world of women’s roller derby courtesy of DC Rollergirls. We talk to league president, Adrienne Schreiber, aka Velocity Raptor, about running the league, derby retail and real estate, and how derby can “s

Episode 17: Wrestling, Women, & Entertainment

Dec 24th, 2015

https://ia601501.us.archive.org/29/items/NYBFSportsEpisode17WrestlingWomenEntertainment/NYBF%20Sports%20Episode%2017%20-%20Wrestling,%20Women,%20&%20Entertainment.mp3This week on the show, we’re joined by Monica Anderson and Carroll Kim, both

Episode 16: Inside the NWHL

Dec 3rd, 2015

This week on the show…we give you an inside look at the National Women’s Hockey League straight from the women running it, covering it, and playing in it. First, we’re joined by Hayley Moore, General Manager of the Boston Pride. Then, we’re liv

Episode 15: Athletes and Activism

Nov 19th, 2015

This week on the show…Ronda Rousey is taken down while Russia is doping up. For our feature, we’re looking at the modern era of athlete activism – the causes, the controversy, and the players at helm. Then, it’s another FIERCE LADY. Logo by Mi

Episode 14: Nicole Auerbach

Nov 5th, 2015

This week on the show…Abby Wambach retires from soccer while the NWHL is just getting on its feet. Plus, as baseball wraps up with the World Series, the NBA starts a new season. For our feature this week, we’re thrilled to welcome to the show N

Episode 13: What’s Ailing Athletes

Oct 22nd, 2015

On this episode…the WNBA has a new champion, while college football has some personnel changes and PR problems. In our feature this week, we take a look at injuries – the impact of hard hits, the line between repair and enhancement, and what’s

Episode 12: Working Women, Pt. 2

Oct 8th, 2015

It’s Part 2 of our Working Women series! This week, Emily Bonchi, Meredith McCurdy, and Sarah Brenner join us to discuss the importance of mentors and networking, the paradox of women’s sports, and all the frustrations and joys in between. Logo

Episode 11: Working Women, Pt. 1

Oct 1st, 2015

In the first of a special two-part series, we welcome to the show five young women working in sports today. They discuss when they first got interested in sports as a pastime and profession, navigating a typically male-dominated field (and how

Episode 10: Sports & Gambling

Sep 17th, 2015

https://ia601505.us.archive.org/0/items/NYBFSportsEpisode10SportsGambling/NYBF%20Sports%20Episode%2010%20-%20Sports%20&%20Gambling.mp3This week on the show…SerenaSlam comes to an end, while reforms at FIFA and football season are just beginnin

Episode 9: Pay Gap

Sep 3rd, 2015

This week on the show…It’s the return of NYBF Sports – now coming to you as a bicontinental production! We hit the highlights of sports this summer, including Serena Slam and the Women’s World Cup. Our feature this week – the pay gap in men’s v