Casuals with Katie Nolan

Hello! It's the podcast that still isn't confident enough to pronounce Jhostynxon in public, and that's fine. Today, Katie and the Casualties react to the breaking mid-episode news that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged-engaged, then get into fantasy football team names, the latest news from the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz's hair, Ben Shelton's dad's interview, Daniil Medvedev's meltdown, and unnecessary on-site dating shows, Serena Williams and the complicated discourse surrounding her sponsorship of GLP-1 medication services, Conor Zilisch and "winning" a NASCAR race with a broken collarbone, our friend Bubba Wallace and his twelve-car crash at Daytona, the weekend's Red Sox-Yankees story and why Joe List ruined everything, the Password, the squirrel, the chase, and Isabella's first experience of Randy Johnson's bird ball, Big Dumper setting the single-season record for home runs by a catcher, over best friend winning Player of the Week, the five-year anniversary of Nick Castellanos becoming copypasta, more Travis & Taylor(!), Tommy Fleetwood finally winning his first PGA tournament and the discussion surrounding his wife, Wednesday's Ryder Cup selections, Donald Trump, Roger Clemens, more stolen soccer trophies, rugby, a driver named Butt Ass, and finally... how YOU can join Isabella's first fantasy football league! With prizes. Details inside. Go listen.

Published: 26 August 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that only has one word to say about the Dallas Cowboys. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss an instant classic in the Little League World Series and a sad farewell to the legend Maxen Snoozy, high drama in the NFL's most boring QB battle, Jerry Jones stealing headlines once again, WNBA news and Sophie Cunningham's injury, Kirkland vodka, and whether we're confident calling West Wilson a "reality TV star". Then, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace joins the show [34:43] to talk about the NASCAR playoffs, his Brickyard 400 win, his wheel falling off this past weekend, his own driving habits and how often he gets pulled over, his worst crash, his best party, his favorite defunct McDonald's foods, Tennessee Volunteers football, Klay Thompson discovering Megan Thee Stallion's favorite dish, the ethics of working out in jeans, his Zodiac sign, and what it's like to work for the one and only Michael Jordan.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

Hello! It's either the most or least skibidi sports podcast to ever exist, depending on apparently nothing. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss right wing media's sudden lust for male NFL cheerleader content, Isabella's triumphant first pitch at Sunday's Brooklyn Cyclones game and Katie's terrifying trip home, your latest theories on Taylor Swift's numerology and whether she's performing at this year's Super Bowl, orienteering in Finland vs. orienteering in NYC, the Little League World Series and kids throwing gas, Cal Raleigh's autograph and the etiquette of where to display a signed toilet seat, Logan Paul's wedding and Danish sock rituals, Livvy Dunne and on-field nudity, the Brewers and the disappointment of immediate burgers, and Sue Bird and the hierarchy of 21st century athlete statues, before debuting a completely new segment (!) that may or may not involve lots of hats, gloves, Joe Flacco, and Nicolas Cage.

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that will ALWAYS flip and double bake their cookies. Today on the show, Katie and the Casualties talk through Taylor Swift's appearance on the New Heights podcast, and debate whether to try orienteering. Then, Jessica Smetana [24:34] from VICE TV's "Sports Gone Wrong" joins the show to break down her own thoughts of the Swift-Kelce relationship, plus the latest on the Connecticut Sun sale, Notre Dame's approval of in-stadium alcohol sales, Tom Brady's strange statue, Jordon Hudson's almost appearance on "The Sports Gossip Show", what we might be able to expect from UNC Football this season, Shane Beamer's wife's possibly underbaked cookies, questionable Venmo captions, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that excels at both korfball and bat tennis. Today on the show, Katie and the Casualties celebrate Jen Pawol becoming the first female umpire in MLB history to work home plate, touch on the biggest moments of the NFL preseason so far including Shedeur Sanders' impressive performance against the Panthers, react to three strange sports injuries that really didn't need to happen, explain to Isabella what makes the Little League World Series so special, plus Jake Paul, Luke Littler, World Games, Pickeball, Pillow Fighting and more!

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Hello! It's the podcast with absolutely no crypto advice. And we can't legally stress that enough. Today, Katie and the Casualties take a look at the top five least self-aware things said by Tom Brady in his new documentary about buying (part of) Birmingham FC, then recap the responses to the "DQ the Baby" debate from Tuesday's episode, update the most disappointing possible explanation for the WNBA's sex toy scandal, and explain to Isabella what a meme coin is, with the opposite intended result. Then, former USWNT star and World Cup champion Sam Mewis [32:18] joins the show to talk about her new broadcasting career and her live show in NYC, her World Cup experience, the newest stars of women's soccer, her experience playing in England and how the Boston and Manchester accents just don't blend, her new coaching gig with Vermont Green, Tom Brady's lack of awareness of the existence of Aston Villa, the WNBA's expansion into Boston, and how one can resist the urge to be an absolute jerk with a resume like that of Sam Mewis. Love you. Mean it. And seriously, don't take crypto advice from Isabella. Subscribe to The Women's Game Podcast HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-womens-game/id1733926389

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's half Mike McDaniel, half Michael McDonald. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the very different, yet equally public takes on fatherhood from both Scottie Scheffler and Tom Brady, plus the WNBA's move to Boston and Katie's moral dilemma, Gilbert Arenas publicly declaring his intent to snitch on the Israeli mob, Hollywood's upcoming sports movie slate and the ideal length of a film in 2025, Sydney Sweeney and whether two pairs of jeans is too many to be wearing at one time, baby racing, Banana Ball, Trinity Rodman's return to play, a US Open dating show, and the dry-nacho hellscape of MLB's Speedway Series. Was it MLB's Fyre Fest? Many are calling it that. Many. Then, Dani Wexelman returns to Casuals [1:08:36] to discuss baseball at the two-thirds mark, Milwaukee as the league's sexiest destination, Seattle as a dark horse World Series contender, Toronto and Boston atop the American League with the Yankees fading fast, and the dichotomy of the breakout star known, for now, as Big Amish. And Chris prepares you for the rest of your week with a look ahead at Korfball, Orienteering, Casting, and the rest of the World Games 2025.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's doing extra work on a Casual Friday. Today, podcasters, reality TV stars, and pro wrestling pioneers Nikki & Brie Garcia sit down with Katie to talk about Nikki's return to the ring, training, prepping, and the horrific injury that ended her last run as a pro wrestler, their role as WWE's first reality TV stars, how impressed they are by the current group of athletes, their advice for Isabella's first pitch and how they made a scene at their own, Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson's new romance, and just what it would take to get them to hold hands with Tom Cruise in public.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's equal parts Kyson and Reese Witherspoon. Today, on the day of the MLB Trade Deadline, two-time World Series Champion Hunter Pence joins Katie to talk about the latest deals, which teams got better, and which teams now have to sell their fans on 18-year-old shortstops, the Red Sox and how they've actually gotten better since the Rafael Devers trade, how Isabella should throw her first pitch and the difference between a slider, a slutter, and a slambio grip, what's gone wrong with the San Francisco Giants, a look back at Katie's career as a baseball broadcaster with Apple TV, the two times Hunter was traded at the trade deadline and the question of "what do you do with your stuff?", Bryce Harper confronting the commissioner over the talk of a salary cap and the one time Hunter had to break up a fistfight between a player and a GM, his favorite baseball memory, why the game is just so magical, why some grown men just can't use toaster ovens, and his favorite and least favorite ballparks in the majors.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that thinks Freddy Krueger is cute, actually. Today, Katie and the Casualties celebrate the Talons winning the inaugural AUSL Championship and Luke Littler throwing a nine-darter en route to a World Matchplay Title. Then, comedian Kerryn Feehan joins the show to talk about dad coaches, frisky baseball fans, WNBA trading cards, photoshopped Luka Doncic photos, Nikola Jokic’s champagne-soaked horse, golf farts, Happy Gilmore 2, sweaty Diplo concerts, and putting together an audition tape for the Karen Read biopic.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that confuses Country Time for Country Crock at the worst possible moments. Today, Katie and the Casualties debate the existence of Octopi and break down suggestions for new obscure summer sports, then comedian Ariel Elias sits down to talk about her career, her new special, and her viral moment of chugging a heckler's High Noon, her new WNBA fandom, Liberty games, and Ellie's new Birkin, the USOPC quietly banning transgender women from women's sports, Rafael Devers finally playing first base not in Boston, Pete Crow-Armstrong visiting his young fans' lemonade stand and their complete lack of enthusiasm, the Gen Z Stare, a defense of Millennials, respect for Rich Hill and Venus Williams showing out this week at 45 and why we all need to root for older athletes, Lebron continuing to troll Drake, rugby, football camp, Kentucky sports, and the lore of Tubby Smith. Check out Ariel's new special, "A Jewish Star", available now on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f26mysL_kg]

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's cool with radio being your side piece. Today, Katie reflects on her first day on Mad Dog Sports Radio and invites you to check it out through the end of the week, then updates the epic confusion of the "The Ville vs. Boston vs. Cancer" triple threat match, and gets into WNBA All-Star, the unbridled joy of the StudBudz stream, Cathy Englebert knucking if she buck, Courtney Williams calling out Diplo for not reading the room, Kelsey Plum calling out Team Clark, the players' pregame statement, and Napheesa Collier's MVP ceremony, the president's demand that Commanders and Guardians change their names again, his lack of understanding of the team's history, and what's not actually being said in his statements, the pervasiveness of the Coldplay meme at Major League kiss cams, and Scottie Scheffler winning the British Open in a blowout. Not his first blowout. Then, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Ethan Cutkosky, Philip Schneider, and Conor Sherry - the four actors playing the sons of Happy Gilmore - stop by to talk about Friday's release of "Happy Gilmore 2" on Netflix, becoming Adam Sandler's kids, their bond with each other, their inability to tell a pro golfer from a production assistant on set, whether or not they're all old enough to know who Marshall Mathers is, Rory McIlroy, John Daly as history's greatest functioning drinker, wrestling MJF, and stunt butts. Hear Casuals Live on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio from 12-1 ET, 7/21 through 7/25. For a free SiriusXM Trial, visit siriusxm.com/casualslive. "Happy Gilmore 2" premieres Friday 7/25, only on Netflix

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that’s going to be Mad Doggin’ so hard next week. Today, Katie and the Casualties talk about the huge programming shake up at Fox Sports headlined by the signing of Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, and provide a review of Iga Świątek’s favorite dish; makaron z truskawkami. Then, they recap Shane Gillis’ performance at the ESPY’s, and discuss the coolest things from the MLB All-Star Game including the swing-off, and the Hank Aaron tribute. Next, on the back of Mya Lesnar and Drew Moss hard launching their relationship, Katie and the Casualties draft the best sports power couples in the world. Finally, Katie touches on the news that Caitlin Clark will be missing the WNBA All-Star weekend festivities with an injured groin, before welcoming Caitlin Dark (AKA Caitlin Cunningham AKA Caitlepillar) onto the show to talk about vampire teeth, goth makeup…and the best Lindsay Lohan song. You can watch the music video for Caitlin'snew song "My Bike Needs Oil" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ToV18c_x8U SiriusXM App Trial Link: siriusxm.com/casualslive

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that tweeted absolutely nothing at Azealia Banks this week. Today, Katie and the Casualties make a HUGE announcement about the future of the podcast (we're on radio next week!), then break down the Wimbledon finals, bagels, ducks, and the influencer at the All England Club who does not actually exist, Jack Sock and his 59-year-old doubles partner and why it's in no way adorable, Mark Cuban's Olympics plan, President Trump wandering into the Chelsea Victory celebration and not leaving, whether FIFA gave him a fake trophy and if the Oval Office currently has a hording problem, the American Century Championship and a huge week for former NHL enforcers asserting dominance on a golf course, Conor McGregor send potato pics to Azealia Banks, Klay Thompson continuing to half-announce his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion, Big Dumper's historic Home Run Derby, the Mets' rad new draft pick, JakeBoy's homer at the celebrity softball game, Druski's defense, the Red Sox winning streak, and a Boston dad's best attempt to pronounce "Eugenio". THEN, Olympic legend Kerri Walsh-Jennings joins the show to talk about her event Hampton Volley coming up next week, the practicality of beach volleyball fashion, the future of women's pro volleyball, the LA Olympics and the incomparable pride of representing your country in the Olympic Village, parenthood, and a rockin' Tuesday in Montauk. For more on Hampton Volley, and to take part 7/21-22, visit: https://p1440.launchtrack.events/register/way-of-the-athlete-east-hampton

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that would only use a home burglary as an excuse to buy MORE Batmobiles. Today, Katie gives a listener critical game show advice while Isabella drinks her first ever Red Bull, then comedian JP McDade stops by [20:05] to discuss the very normal news of a UFC fight on the White House lawn, Conor McGregor, Andrew Tate, and the worst people who could possibly fight on our country's behalf, JP's golf career, Ben Shelton's Wimbledon exit, and Iga Świątek's love of strawberries in pasta, Megan Thee Stallion potentially dating a new NBA star, Tom Brady finding a new Summer fling, the Yankees, Cam Schlittler's name, DJ LeMahieu's exit, and their search for a third baseman, Livvy Dunne lore and her attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment, the Home Run Derby, MLB's All-Star festivities, Mike Brown's introductory press conference with the Knicks, Joe Burrow's love of fossils and lack of Batmobiles, a new college superstar, a new WNBA powerhouse, and the legend of the Big Walkowski.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that believes 141 hard-boiled eggs is, you know, plenty. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down Joey Chestnut's return to glory at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, his techniques, his hangover, his records, and his most impressive competition, then get into the week at Wimbledon, the rise of Ben and Trinity, the fall of Morgan Stanley's PTO limits, and the downside of letting robots into tennis, the 30-year legacy of Tragic Kingdom, the Red Sox heading to the White House without winning a World Series, Pete Alonso OUT of the Home Run Derby, Big Dumper IN to the Home Run Derby, Luis Ortiz and baseball's dumbest gambling scandal to date, Michael Kay, brooms, aprons, NBA microeconomics, sports movies, Australian men's softball, and way too much more.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's never too busy to notice you, or ranch dressing. Today, we sadly break the news to Isabella that she will not be the next head coach of the New York Knicks, and Katie and the Casualties discuss names for a Boston WNBA franchise, the adults-only Titanic lego set, and the sporting legacy of Red Panda. Then, comedian Steph Tolev joins to break down her past life as a Canadian gold medal hopeful, her father's most impressive trait, the Maple Leafs, the Bills, the Diddler's Curse, and the hardship of being a sports fan in Toronto, her historic mayonnaise fight from the bleachers of Blue Jays-White Sox in Chicago, the Dallas Wings splitting up a couple via trade, the latest WNBA drama, Caitlin Clark, Caitlin Dark, and the struggles of being a goth high school athlete, her first pitch dreams, her strongest soccer take, Michael Jordan's house as an AirBnB, Wimbledon, Bulgaria, Shooter McGavin, and the unbridled rage of learning to play golf.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that would be willing to discuss a role on Dawn Staley's staff. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss this week in NolanFreude (name-pending), then comedian Brendan Sagalow stops by to discuss CKY and post-Y2K skateboarding, the Knicks considering Dawn Staley as their next head coach, the man, the bear, the atmosphere at a Liberty game, and the next round of WNBA expansion, Tom Brady and Sydney Sweeney getting close at the Bezos wedding, the winners and losers of a Brady-Sweeney deal, Drake's abs, Drake's fake abs, Jake Paul's latest boxing W and why it makes us root for Craig Parker, Skip Bayless starting a Sabrina Carpenter vs. Lesley Gore debate, the Yankees, Legos, Rocket League, Warzone loadouts, and voluntarily playing video games about being chased by scary clowns. PLUS, Wimbledon begins, the Tour de France never ends, French breakfasts give way to chocolatey American toast, and Joey Chestnut returns to FEAST.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that gets shin splints just thinking about running a sub-four-minute mile. Today, Katie gets into the White Sox fan taunting Ketel Marte about his mother midgame, and asks fans to up the decorum at sporting events. Then, she and the Casualties discuss the best dressed at the NBA Draft, the NY Sirens trading our friend Abby Roque to Montreal, Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon attempting to make history (UPDATE: She kinda did, but didn't. Ran a 4:06 mile), why you NEED to know about the Big Dumper AKA Cal Raleigh, Jeff Bezos' wedding, why getting five tattoos at once would ever be necessary, and much more. PLUS, reigning World Darts Champion Luke “the Nuke” Littler FINALLY joins the pod from Madison Square Garden ahead of the 2025 US Darts Masters! Luke rules. Go watch darts.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that drafts basketball players solely on the ability to finish at the rack. Today, Katie and the Casualties get into Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd going public with their relationship and the state of sports power couples, Tyrese Haliburton's injury, the Thunder, and the most bored-looking NBA champions of all-time, the Celtics trading for Anfernee Simons, the Rockets trading for Kevin Durant, and whether there's hypocrisy in disliking KD, the existence of Fanatics Fest and the lore of Dr. Moist Muffins, the sale of the Lakers to another sports mega-conglomerate, the tragedy of Tommy Fleetwood, Kelsey Plum, gamblers, card collectors, stalkers, and the state of WNBA fandom, and a completely mature preview of the NBA Draft.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that’s slightly ashamed of their pimple popping fetish. Today, comedian Joey Avery joins Katie to talk about his love of Bay Area sports jerseys, the Rafael Devers trade to his beloved Giants, the long-awaited news that the San Jose Sharks mascot has been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, the F****** P******* winning the Stanley Cup, the Red Sox conducting an AI interview with a Front Office candidate, why Yankee Stadium sucks, Tyler Herro’s comments about not believing in any history before 1950, the joys (and impending shame) of watching pimple popping videos, PLUS fights in the Big3 and WNBA, Love Island, The Traitors, Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill and a whole lot more.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that wears jerseys to job interviews. Today, Katie reacts to the news that dropped on Sunday night of the Red Sox trading franchise player Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Then, Katie and the Casualties discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Stephen A Smith’s work-life balance, the Desmond Bane trade, Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, J.J. Spaun’s US Open win, more Brad Marchand heroics, and the utterly unbelievable upset from the World Cup of Darts. PLUS, former GM of the Phoenix Suns Ryan McDonough joins the show to interview Isabella about the Knicks’ open Head Coaching position. Will Isabella get the job?

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that won't be shaking DeMarcus Cousins' hand. Today, Katie recaps her trip to Barclays Center to watch the Liberty, the highs of Ellie, Coco Gauff, and the in-game experience, and the lows of the popcorn. Then, Katie and the Casualties discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Australian meat pies, whether turning the White Sox into winners would be enough to qualify for sainthood, Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching, the mystery language of baseball acronyms, Venmo etiquette, bear season, the beginning of the inaugural AUSL season, and the search for the world's only loveable Florida Panthers fan.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's still on stop one of the Taco Bell 50k. Today, Katie stands up for transgender athletes of all ages and lauds Simone Biles for being an ally in addition to being a GOAT. Then, Katie and the team get into the forehands, backhands, bloops, and beer limits of an all-time classic French Open final, Doris Burke, Rick Carlisle, more Tyrese Haliburton history and the start of the NBA Finals, Brad Marchand and the Stanley Cup, and an argument over whether Paul Maurice is actually funny, the Women's College World Series, Aaron Rodgers signing with a new team on his* own terms, Jazz Chisholm living Katie's worst nightmare during Sunday Night Baseball, Roman Anthony's big league debut and a conversation about how long is a normal amount of time to drive before your butt falls asleep, new American darts heroes, Omaha dreams, and finding DAZN for the FIFA Club World Cup. PLUS, Dalen Cuff of SiriusXM's College Sports Radio joins Katie [53:14] to explain just how college sports actually works now, after the latest judicial rulings about paying players.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Hello! It's that gol-darn sports podcast. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss Babe Ruth, Shohei Ohtani, and the long history of disappointment in sports, the Oilers' Game One win over BOBROVSKYYY in the Stanley Cup Finals, and potential replacements for Tom Thibodeau on the Knicks bench, before diving into listener voicemails on hockey patriotism, the French Open, the Rockies' hot streak amidst ongoing biblical badness, LAFC, Filipino Night at Dodger Stadium, and iconic tandem gravel biking, before asking - "Did you see THAT?" during an INSANE week of college softball action.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that will forever hold a grudge against Jeffrey Maier. Today, Katie opens up the floor for Producer Isabella to vent about her beloved Knicks losing in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Pacers, before touching on the end of “Inside the NBA” that’s not really the end at all, the passing of “Sports Science” host John Brenkus, Luke Littler’s loss in the Premier League Darts final, the cockiest spelling bee contestant of all time, and celebratory fires in Paris. Then, Boston's-own Jared Carrabis (39:50), host of Baseball is Dead and Section 10, joins Katie for a special live show from the WBUR Festival in Boston to talk through all things Boston sports, the fledgling Colorado Rockies, potholes across Boston, walks of shame, Dodger Dogs, and surly Bruins goalies.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that has always claimed Hailee Steinfeld as one of its own. Today, the host of "Pablo Torre Finds Out", Pablo Torre joins Katie [5:08] to talk about the never-ending cycle/scandal of Belichick-Hudson news, the Thunder blowing out the Timberwolves on their way to the NBA Finals, the Knicks' premature celebration, the awkward state of both Jim Dolan stans and KAT impressions, the illogical beauty of New York firefighters, the unsupportable hot streak of the Florida Panthers, Isabella and Pablo's Mount Rushmore of Filipino Athletes, Tom Brady's Hall of Excellence and the definition of "museum", Michael Jordan's return to TV, the Caitlin Clark discourse, the small group of true "appointment viewing" athletes today, the end of Around the Horn, and the beginning of Pablo's OnlyFans career. Maybe. And REMEMBER! Casuals is on the road for a live episode THIS SATURDAY 5/31 at the WBUR Festival in Boston. For tickets, head to WBURFestival.org and use promo code "Casuals"

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's now officially coined the phrase "Pop a Mooner". Today, Katie and the Casualties welcome the Larry O'Brien Trophy into the studio for a LIVE (albeit silent) appearance, and break down the ethics of milk chugging as a televised celebration, crashing out in more ways than one, the NBA Playoffs and Isabella learning the anxiety of rooting for a playoff team in real time, her weekend trip to Citi Field to see Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani, the Orioles' three-game winning streak following Melanie Newman's concussion, and whether a bottle of wine is reeeeeaally the right apology gift, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the WNBA, the PWHL, Austin Hays, and your weekly darts update. Then, Metta World Peace [53:07] joins the show to break down the NBA Playoffs, his career with the Pacers in light of growing up a New Yorker, why the 90's NBA style is BACK, his support of Papa Haliburton being banned, SGA being a potential GOAT, and his picks for the two series.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast taking you courtside between Hamm and Chalamet. Today, Katie picks the world's new worst advertising slogan, before comedian and New York Knicks superfan Sam Morril joins the show to discuss the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden last night as the Pacers came back to win Game One, yet another painful playoff loss for Stavros Halkias, the problems with one specific ref, the absurd pricetag of Sam's ticket, the shot, the celebration, the utter disdain for Reggie Miller, Sam's best stories of Giannis, Latrell Sprewell, and the New York Liberty, Timothée Chalamet living his best life, life as a Giants fan, drinking with the New York Rangers, flag football in the Olympics, and the survival of the Tush Push.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that also might not hustle so hard if it had $765 million over the next 15 years. Today, Katie laments the end of the Celtics' season, Isabella enjoys the temporary glee of being a Knicks fan, and the team breaks down the nostalgia of the Knicks-Pacers' rivalry, when a vulgar t-shirt slogan becomes a fineable offense, the OKC Thunder's surprisingly deep fan bench, Nikola Jokic's beer season, the slim difference between drinking in celebration and drinking in sorrow, another sad exit for Leafs fans in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and why Brad Marchand's kind words DID NOT HELP, the curse of Bieber, the curse of Drake, the curse of Katy Perry, and the curse of going into space for no reason, Opening Weekend of the WNBA season and Kelsey Plum giving Isabella an education she didn't know she needed, the Mystics coming out of the gates hot, the infinite problems with the public discourse surrounding Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, Jose Alvarado's suspension, Clayton Kershaw's return, Yankees fans' refusal to quit Juan Soto, Scottie Scheffler and the fault in our jugs, why we all need more Terry Francona, and what should be on your TV for the rest of the week.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that always believed in Luke Kornet. Today, Katie and Isabella discuss the Celtics refusing to go down in the NBA Playoffs and how Isabella's italian ice can be blamed for the Knicks loss, plus Timothée Chalamet's sweat glands, the latest in the NHL and why Pete Rose not like us. Then, Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, Team USA Managing Director, and host of the all-new "Bird's Eye View" Sue Bird joins the show to preview the start of the 2025 WNBA season, the Liberty as defending champions, the Lynx revenge tour, the new-look Aces, the rebuilt Storm, the infinite possibilities for Caitlin Clark in 2025 and why comparisons for Paige Bueckers may not be fair, why the Sky will surprise you, why the Valkyries will entertain you, the upcoming CBA negotiations, and endless stories of dicey air travel, the 1986 Mets, and the ice in Diana Taurasi's veins. Follow Bird’s Eye View on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that will happily tank any season if the hashtag is catchy enough #CAPTURETHEFLAGG. Today, Katie breaks down the Red Sox' continued mistreatment of Rafael Devers, then comedian/actor/podcast SNL writer Carl Tart joins the show to talk NBA Draft Lottery and the impossible redemption of the Mavericks, his Clippers fandom, the NBA Playoffs and a letdown for Celtics fans, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs soft launching at the Knicks game, a Denver Nuggets conspiracy theory, Anthony Edwards as his role model, Tyrese Haliburton's revenge tour, the latest Giannis rumors, Golden Corral in the south, donuts in LA, and roast beef in Boston, Derek Carr and the temporary sadness of the Saints' QB room, and the newfound holiness of the Chicago White Sox.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that knows it's weird to say "Red Sock" but deal with it. Today, Katie and the gang break down the single worst word used in the coverage of the conclave, the repeat ending of Knicks-Celtics Game Two, whether the Celtics can claw back, and whether Isabella can take full credit for this run by the Knicks, Paul Pierce walking through LA, Tyrese Haliburton walking through Cleveland, the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the return of the world's greatest Leafs fan, the Ravens disingenuous statement about the release of Justin Tucker, Aaron Rodgers and our inability to not say his name, the Utah Mammoth and the crisis of awkward sports team names from Gargoyles to Booty Divers, hot dogs, space, Trump's College Sports Commission, A REALTIME LOOK AT THE UNVEILING OF THE NEW POPE, and a gentle segue into AI voices and Grand Theft Auto.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast with much respect for Secretariat. On today's extremely long episode, Katie and the gang discuss the Knicks' thrilling win over the Celtics, the grunts emanating from the Nolan household during the Nuggets game, and the rest of the NBA Playoffs, the Jets reminding us all why we love playoff hockey, the best-dressed athletes of the Met Gala, the luckiest horses of the 2025 Kentucky Derby and a defense of Livvy Dunne, and the most thorough guide for wagering on the 2025 papacy that you'll find anywhere. You want betting content? This is what you get. Then, Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale of Jomboy Media stop by to talk about their favorite viral moments of the first quarter of the MLB season, Aaron Judge's hot start and why Katie still can't love him, Yankee Stadium vs. Fenway Park, Triston Casas' injury and the need for a double bag, and an in-depth look at which baseball team your moon sign says you should be rooting for.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that only occasionally desecrates its pants in the name of Lord Stanley. Today, Katie and the crew discuss the continued fallout from Bill Belichick's completely normal CBS interview, break down the Lakers' series loss to the Timberwolves and a possible end for Lebron (no way), lament stadiums pricing fans out of tickets, and follow up on the Shedeur Sanders prank call saga. Then, DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn of “What Chaos” join the show to provide an update on each series in the NHL Playoffs, PLUS explain what the President’s Trophy curse is, why the narrative of the return of handsome Landeskog is getting boring, why a Dallas Stars fan has been removed from society, and celebrate a number of hockey-adjacent storylines including Korean senior citizens playing harmonica, women with kazoos, and an overly generous Oilers fan.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that would try to befriend the gorilla instead of fighting it. Today, Katie breaks down the alarming trend of Major League Baseball gender reveals, then former SNL writer and "Harley Quinn" co-showrunner Katie Rich joins [15:25] to get into the mind-boggling Bill Belichick interview on CBS Sunday and why refusing to talk about how he and his girlfriend met was the WORST move, the NFL Draft and the Mel Kiper meltdown spectacle, lazy prank calls, Shedeur Sanders, Will Campbell as the most trusted lineman ever, Tyler Shough and the goodest draft dog ever, why we can't help but root for the Lakers this year, the vibes of the 2025 Cubs, Devin Williams, Tommy Pham, Brandon Beane, Australian DJs, the precautionary tale Lufkin, TX Weedster Bunny, and why you need to take a look at Harley Quinn and Kite Man. Hell yeah.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that can hold it in through an entire Nate Bargatze set. On today's episode, Katie breaks down the NFL Draft's inexplicably high spot in the sporting event hierarchy, then American sports uncle Kenny Mayne [13:22] joins the show to talk about his NYC comedy show, his documentary on besting Ken Griffey Jr at Wiffle Ball, the errors on his Wikipedia page, his Sportscenter history, his ESPN exit, his deleted scenes with Amy Schumer, his history of sports injuries, his work with veterans, WHY SPORTS ARE THE BEST, Sigur Ros, life as a garbageman, the Seahawks' draft needs, comedy show etiquette, the Golden Bachelor, the Departed Volunteer, the Zombie SuperSonics, Instagram, Mina Kimes, the Spice Girls, and a final invite to the Peoples Improv Theater in NYC. It's a lot, and you're going to LOVE IT.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that knows the right way to pronounce Stankoven. Today, Katie breaks down the strategy of a Jeopardy! buzzer, how not to watch gory movies with a spouse, why you should care about Luka, Tatum, SGA, and the NBA Playoffs, Nico Harrison and new ways for GMs to become less self-aware, Max Friend's no-hitter and the ethics of doxxing a scorekeeper, WrestleMania 41 and believing in Joe Hendry, John Cena, Drake, and a casual's guide to water cooler talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that gets all of our fashion inspo from Bill Belichick. On today’s episode, Katie laments the use of AI on social media and auto-tune in live performances. Then, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (12:55) joins the show to talk about his chance meeting with Dan Soder, the players in the league he loves to watch, how he was able to break the Justin Fields to the Jets news, his take on the torpedo bats, which stadiums he HATES playing in, all the different machinations of fantasy leagues that he plays in, WrestleMania, CBA Negotiations, and more!

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that never feels like a plastic bag drifting in the wind. On today's episode, Katie breaks down the extraterrestrial cringe of Katy Perry's brief trip to the suburbs of space, then comedian Jon Gabrus [14:11] joins to talk about rugby, darts, and how he could benefit the LA Olympics, Rory McIlroy's Masters win and what that means to all of your father-in-laws, cell phone etiquette in 2025, the Islanders selling the same tickets twice, the Savannah Bananas, the Harlem Globetrotters and whether Yankee Stadium does indeed suck, JD Vance, suggestive football trophies, and couch lore, a deep dive on Temptation Island and the multiple Wahlbergs, Shedeur Sanders, the Giants, and the NFL Draft, and some final thoughts from Wendy's on the Katstronaut.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that can absolutely do the splits between two trucks. Today, Katie questions Big Deodorant about the new fad of full body. Then, Abby Roque and Jessie Eldridge from the New York Sirens [10:01] stop by the studio to talk about the growing league that is the PWHL, the feeling of scoring a Michigan goal, drinking around the world at EPCOT, the Hockey Nap, Alexander Ovechkin’s scoring record, warm pretzels, eating during games, the best movies involving ice sports ever, and the funniest hockey slang words. Enjoy the show, ya pigeons!

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that isn't afraid to still be on fleek in 2025. Today, Katie breaks down her most joyful weekend of sports since the time before times, then comedian Rae Sanni [12:33] stops by to talk March Madness, Paige Bueckers, Duke White Lotus memes, Jaylen Brown and angry gamblers, Pro Stars, hockey stars, Alexander Ovechkin and Juicy J, Chelsea Handler's hygiene reveals, why you might care about The Masters, Stephen A. Smith's current polling numbers, and Young Money Bill Belichick.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that thinks Dottie Henson would never have dropped the ball on purpose. Today, we reach back into the MAILBAG! to answer your pressing questions about the Mt. Rushmore of women's single-game performances, a guide for when it's OK to abandon a fandom, a eulogy for Val Kilmer, gaming, nicknaming, general fan shaming, dueling spousal fandoms, physical violence over air conditioning terminology, and whether it's better to have over-meddling sports team management, or no meddle at all. Plus much much more. BONUS CONTENT! Katie and Isabella's official breakdown of the Skenes-Livvy GQ photo shoot coming soon to youtube.com/katienolan

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that will fight for the freedom to prank after Noon. Today, Katie expresses her love for American figure skating sensation Alysa Liu, then comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins to break down the existence of March Madness, Hailey Van Lith's Dad's Dad Energy, the outsiders' view of Fanatics and torpedo bats, the terror for a theater kid of being invited to throw a first pitch, an in-depth look at the Lebron-Stephen A. Smith tea, Morgan Wallen's publicity stunt at SNL, and an actual sports team called The Predators, plus so much more.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Hello! It’s the podcast that can sit cross-legged all day long. Today, Katie criticizes all of society on her way through Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Then USWNT forward Midge Purce [8:07] joins Casuals to talk about recovering from her ACL tear and how a return to the pitch could be IMMINENT, ponder whether the NWSL is too nice, tease the next season of Offseason, explain how the fight for equal pay is being misunderstood, declare her love of spicy fiction novels and shopping on Canal Street, reveal just how rowdy Harvard dorm parties really get, and reminisce about "old" kids TV shows. But not "Pepper Ann" old. That's OLD.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that's already downed six Polish Cannonballs by Noon. Today, Katie breaks down the first weekend of March Madness, a sad night for JuJu Watkins, the Yass Queen buzzer beater, Barkley, Bjorn Born, and the 20th anniversary of Boom Goes the Dynamite, plus Ovechkin's chase for history and a handful of mascots gone wild. Then, Dani Wexelman [32:32] joins to determine the single most exciting aspect of the start of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, bracket-style. Is it the hope for the Red Sox? The dread for the Yankees? Paul Skenes' mustache? Shohei Ohtani's dog? A helmet full of tiramisu? Click through to find out.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that has Texas ATM going all the way. Today, Katie and the Casuals Crew pop a nooner for March Madness, and break down whether or not the Boston Celtics were just sold to a Southie bank robber, the latest disaster for the Dallas Mavericks, Aaron Rodgers holding the NFL hostage, the latest development in NFL ball-rubbing rules, the intriguing lives of professional mascots, the Ben Shelton/Trinity Rodman romance, Happy Gilmore 2, Clueless 2, the opening of baseball season in Japan, and Scottie Scheffler's hand-picked chili-heavy menu for the Masters Champions Dinner. PLUS (1:02:00) our BEST predictions for the Severance Season Two finale.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that will never steal your wombat. Today, Katie breaks down the latest on the NFL quarterback carousel, asks which alt metal band damaged the Chicago Bulls' championship banners THIS week, and debates the value of snorting the third base line in celebration. Then, comedian Michelle Wolf [16:13] joins to talk about her career as an ultra-marathoner, the "pain cave" and what kind of a psycho would run 50 miles at a time, the lit American distance-running scene, baton crimes and media cycles, March Madness and the controversy pitting UNC's athletic director against the governor of West Virginia, Bill Belichick and yoga with his boo, Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump, why golf may or may not be a sport, and where women in general stand on the scoreboard of March 2025. Plus so much more. TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE of getting Griff II and live bulldogs everywhere to the NCAA Tournament, please visit: https://bit.ly/4ibWE9d Follow Michelle Wolf on PUNCHUP HERE: https://punchup.live/michellewolf

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that can now find Creighton on a map. Today, Katie and good friend Charlotte Wilder of "The Sports Gossip Show" take a whole episode to break down just what is the BEST aspect of March Madness, bracket-style! Hear Katie and Charlotte discuss bracket-building strategy, Cinderellas, mascots, and buzzer beaters, as well as sketchy yacht clubs, fake Luther Vandrosses, and rizzed-up cartoon foxes. Find out just what is the one shining moment of the March Madness fan experience, and why it absolutely isn't "One Shining Moment". You don't need to know teams, players, or where Purdue is. Just pop a nooner and enjoy the ride.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Hello! It's the podcast that always puts the second A in ANGELS. Today, Katie bids an emotional farewell to the heart and soul of the Bruins, Brad Marchand, and an emotional "**** You" to his new teammates with the Florida Panthers. Then, Katie and the Casuals crew get into the story of the day and the most vulgar hats MLB has ever produced, NFL Free Agency, small-handed kings, the draft legend of Laremy Tunsil's gas mask, and Sam Darnold's Finding Nemo comp, crowded penalty boxes, injured Mavericks, bribing refs, and the question of WHY IS KATY PERRY GOING TO SPACE. The caps were necessary. PLUS, everything you could possibly need to know heading into college basketball's conference championships.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025