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Episode 25
What if a basketball game could offer more than just a win? This week on Sportly, we head to San Quentin, where the Golden State Warriors face off ag…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Hidden Game: Sportswashing, Politics, and the 2022 World Cup
Episode 24
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar marked an unforgettable moment in sports history as Lionel Messi achieved his long-awaited victory, cementing his legacy …
1 year, 2 months ago
Ping Pong Diplomacy: The Game That Changed the World
Episode 23
What if a simple game of ping pong could alter the course of history? In this first 2025 episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson takes you on a jou…
1 year, 3 months ago
Reindeer Racing: A Celebration of Tradition, Culture and Sámi Heritage
Episode 22
What do you get when you win a World Cup slalom race in Finland? A trophy? Sure. Bragging rights? Of course. But also...a reindeer. Yes, skiing legen…
1 year, 3 months ago
Reflecting on the Year in Sports and Hosting
Episode 21
In this special year-end episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson takes a heartfelt look back at her journey of hosting the podcast, the stories tha…
1 year, 4 months ago
Beyond the Pom Poms: The Athleticism and Culture of Professional Cheerleading
Episode 20
Cheerleading is more than just glitter and pom poms—it's a high-stakes blend of gymnastics, dance, and raw athleticism. On this episode of Sportly, h…
1 year, 4 months ago
Dave Zirin on Media Narratives, Representation, and the Politics of Sports
Episode 19
This week on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson sits down with acclaimed political sports writer Dave Zirin for a no-holds-barred conversation about the inter…
1 year, 4 months ago
Turkeys, Touchdowns, and Tradition: John Madden’s Thanksgiving Legacy
Episode 18
It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving, and millions of people across the country are getting ready for turkey feasts, family time, and one of the most …
1 year, 4 months ago
Faith on the Field: The Complex Intersection of Religion and Sports
Episode 17
Today on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson discusses the relationship between religion and sports. Stadiums feel like modern-day cathedrals, with fans chanti…
1 year, 4 months ago
Feed Drop: How a Trump Presidency Will Affect Women's Sports by The GIST of It Podcast
Today’s episode is a special feed drop from The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz explore how the upcoming Trump administration and Re…
1 year, 5 months ago