Sorry boys, but Kendall Jenner’s getting the last laugh around the “Kardashian Kurse". Well, at least she did in her Super Bowl ad with Fanatics Sportsbook. WNBA star Cameron Brink joins Well Played to talk about why she wants Alex Consani on her pod, the most “big brother” thing about Steph Curry, and the biggest difference in her routine since her ACL injury. Finally — we have big news surrounding Well Played and Super Bowl LX. If you see us in the Bay, say hey.

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The NFL postseason is in full chaos mode, and this week Blake and Caroline are breaking down the Chicago Bears game that put fans through an emotional roller coaster. From pivotal play calls to high-pressure moments, they dig into what went wrong, what worked, and what Caleb Williams’ performance reveals about the road ahead. Plus, Caroline is making sure we all know who to root for in the NFL playoffs based on the characters in “Heated Rivalry.” In this episode of “Well Played”, we also cover: -Why the Beckham beef is back in the spotlight -Which WNBA star is joining “Hunting Wives” -Why Chloe Kim is spending so much time in the pedicure chair -The reason Fernando Mendoza’s story has us in our feels -What it was like for former Laker’s owner Jeannie Buss as a woman in a male-domited industry (hint: not easy) Plus Caroline and Blake conduct a sniff test with Literie’s new 2026 FIFA World Cup collection candles. Use code SKIMM10 for 10% off your order at https://literiecandle.com. Editor's note: In this episode Blake and Caroline discuss a NHL hockey team selling jerseys to support Pride. The correct team was the Ottawa Senators. Jeanie Buss on IG: @jeaniebuss Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline on IG: @cghendy theSkimm on IG: @theskimm

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The “Heated Rivalry” craze that started in 2025 spilled into the new year, with everyone (us) foaming at the mouth over the Heated Rivalry boys. Hollanov/ HudCon/our boyfriends dominated the Golden Globes, where Julia Roberts revealed her football fandom, Hailee Steinfeld debuted her bump on the red carpet, and Timothée Chalamet took home the gold statue for Best Actor for playing the insufferable lead in “Marty Supreme”. Plus, Caroline breaks down everything you need to know about last weekend’s wild card round – and what’s to come in the no-man’s-land of the NFL post-season.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: 

• Ali Truwit’s journey from losing her foot in a shark attack to medaling at the Paris Paralympics

• The unprecedented matchup between Indiana-Miami in the college football finals – and how much it’ll cost to watch the game IRL 

• George Kittle’s relatable request post-Achilles tear 

• How Alysa Liu made the Olympic figure skating squad, despite retiring at 16

• Our takeaway from Ilona Maher’s response to a body-shaming troll 

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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are expecting their first child together. Hailee shared the news in her “Beau Society” newsletter. But Josh Allen kinda gave it away with his empathic morning sickness on the sidelines. We wrap the last episode of the year with our annual Wellies, including categories like “Most Exhausted PR Team” and “Diva of the Year.” Disagree with the nominees? Sound off in the comments.

In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: 

• An update on the Sherrone Moore case out of the University of Michigan 

• Why motherhood made Olivia Culpo mourn who she was before having her baby

• How Ann Michael Maye’s “Bakemas” killed Drake Maye’s win

• Why we’re not surprised A’ja Wilson is a co-chair for the Met Gala’s host committee 

• Introducing the greenest flag in college football, Fernando Mendoza

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Well Played will be on winter break for the next few weeks. Until then – thank you for all of the support in 2025. This show would be nothing without you! See you in the New Year, love you mean it byeeeeeeee! - Blake & Caroline

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The hottest show in sports right now has nothing to do with quarterbacks or point guards, but it has everything to do with gay guys who play pro-hockey – and we’re into it. Blake recaps the hockey smut show, Heated Rivalry, while Caroline breaks down the Notre Dame college football playoff drama, à la Regina George and the Plastics. Plus, the WTA’s no. 4 tennis player, Amanda Anisimova, drops by the studio to chat about going pro at 15, what happened when she prioritized her mental health, and more. In this episode, we also cover: -The Chiefs sh*tting the bed in front of the girl gang, aka: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Lena Dunham -Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios calling it quits -Kylie and Timmy going pro at the Marty Supreme Premier -The effectiveness of the positive vibes bunny in the Eagles locker room Which game NFL fans dubbed “Pookie Bowl” SEND ITS: Tampa Bay Bucs support women in sports: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-BirwDvCT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The auntie who loved up on AJ Brown: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR0Q2khkbId/?img_index=1&igsh=MXJ6OTQzYW9jZG40Yw%3D%3D Angel Reese x Paige Bueckers collab when??? Right now: https://www.si.com/wnba/sky/news/sky-star-angel-reese-paige-bueckers-unite-marketing-campaign Lando Norris becomes the F1 World Championship with McLaren: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR-J9mYCUU-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Follow Blake on IG: @blaaakkkke Follow Caroline on IG: @cghendy Follow theSkimm on IG: @theskimm

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Caroline breaks down the soap opera drama of Lane Kiffin’s recent divorce from Ole Miss for the younger, hotter LSU. Who knew a middle-aged white guy would occupy so much of our brain space? It’s also high-season for celeb-watch on the NBA sidelines, from Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez cuddling up to Conrad and Steven giving us an alternate ending for “The Summer I Turned Pretty” on the kiss cam.

In this episode, we also cover: 

• The NWSL’s Sydney Leroux reveals how her silent health struggle is more prevalent in women’s sports than we believe

• Recapping DWTS season 13, plus Alix Earle shutting down rumors about her boyfriend, Braxton Berrios

• Why Ben Johnson went shirtless for the city of Chicago 

• How Post Malone’s Cowboys fandom goes beyond hometown loyalty 

• Petty Boys of the NFL week 13 edition, ft. Aaron Rodgers, Shelby Harris, and Cam Heyward

SEND IT: 

• “The Summer I Turned Pretty” alternate ending at the Knicks game: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRp7Uq8ASOA/⁠ 

• The Ottawa Charge proposal: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRisb8ejTMp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&utm_medium=email⁠ 

• Bald man finds solution for women athletes (yes, his baldness *is* relevant): ⁠https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/47109557/2025-ncaa-volleyball-tournament-players-hair-band-tiy-brand-jerritt-elliott⁠ 

• Megan thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are the gift that keeps on giving: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/DRm2Y2dD0yf/⁠ 

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Well Played headed to the West Coast for a LIVE podcast recording at the NWSL Championship weekend. Joined by special guests Sarah Spain, we recapped the NWSL awards, handed out a few of our own (hi, Midge Purce), and set the scene for the title match, including alll the drama the led to the big game. Plus, we mentioned our favorite storylines from a season that proved — yet again — that women’s soccer is operating on another level.

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Since at least late 2024, Russell Wilson has left thirsty comments on his wife Ciara’s Instagram posts asking for baby number five – aka, “Cinco.” Blake and Caroline join Ciara in her public plea to give her uterus a break. In other ick-worthy news, Sky Sports addressed the patronizing launch of their women-centric sports TikTok account, “Halo”. Matcha lattes and hot girl walks not included – thank God.

In this episode, we also cover: 

• How LeBron and Bronny body swapped, “Freaky Friday” style

• The case for why Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green needs therapy 

• NFL week 12 highlights, including the Bills bouncing back, the return of spitgate, and the Chiefs dynasty…ending?

• The Knicks ultra fan who used his visit to the Vatican to give Pope Leo a custom jersey 

• Jordyn Woods’s heartfelt gift for Karl Anthony Towns’ 30th birthday 

• Why Adam Sandler and Timothée Chalamet were at a high school gym together

SEND IT: 

• Jordyn Woods x KAT’s 30th birthday: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRGb3TiDQut/?img_index=1 

• Pope Leo gets his Knicks jersey: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRFILiOjIj8/?hl=en 

• Adam and Timmy ball out: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLBtYvkS0S/?img_index=1 

OTHER STUFF TO KNOW: 

We will be at the NWSL Championships this weekend! Join us for a LIVE recording of Well Played on Saturday at 2 PM at the lot at creekside 140 S. Montgomery Street.

• ICYMI, our interview with Gotham FC’s Jaedyn Shaw: https://youtu.be/zriAtGJiXzA?si=sdr015p-ZC0YE--p&t=2066 

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Bengals fans, rejoice. The streets are saying Joe Burrow will return by Thanksgiving after healing his turf toe. Shocked he’s already making a comeback? Us too. Blake and Caroline suspect it’s all thanks to an Etsy witch – with a side of Joe’s crystal collection. Meanwhile, Dua Lipa spends a sporty day off. 

In this episode, we also cover:

• Why Prince Harry issued an apology to Canadians post-World Series 

• Dak Prescott’s heartfelt speech surrounding the death of Cowboys defensive end, Marshawn Kneeland

• Which swatch of red lipstick Daniel Jones wore during the Colts game 

• Why Jaedyn Shaw shut down the “underdog” comments surrounding Gotham FC 

• Serena Williams and Ciara break it down – and which one of them couldn’t get back up

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David and Victoria Beckham graduated from “Mr. and Mrs.” to “Sir and Lady” after the soccer legend was knighted for his service in sport and charity. It was a decade-long process – and apparently included some expletive-filled emails when he got passed over years ago. The family gathered to celebrate, but we couldn’t help but notice one noticeably absent Beckham. Meanwhile, Simone Biles shared a “get unready with me” TikTok we didn’t know we needed full of cultural confessions. Simone, if you’re reading this: it would be our honor to show you how to use a dishwasher. 

In this week’s episode, we also discuss: 

• Caroline’s crash out over the Jets trade of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams

• Hellen Obiri breaking the NYC Marathon course record – and her parents adorable reaction

• Clayton Kershaw’s dad bod on full display, plus whether Shohei Ohtani is secretly fluent in English 

• What we want out of the next Cardi B and Robert Kraft sighting

• Joe Burrow’s Halloween costume that had us asking…why so serious? 

Send Its: 

• Cardi B and Kraft are suite-side besties: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQkokwUgEBU/?igsh=MThyaHZyY3F6bmNzbA== 

• Simone Biles’ “get unready with me” confessions: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonebilesowens/video/7566672113323560222?lang=en 

• Chappell Roan at the National Horse Show: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQf0kTcDv_t/ 

• Miley Stewart isn’t Hannah Montana…Cam Dicker is: https://www.tiktok.com/@chargers/video/7567119748417195295?lang=en 

• Ms. Terry (aka Nick Saban’s wife)  is all of us: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnRrDjDrxA/ 

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It was a big week in basketball news. Justin Bieber played in a rec league designed for “CEOs, VIPs, and people from all walks of life” (you may raise your eyebrows) while the NBA faces two scandals of its own. One deals with illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. The other? Jaylen Brown’s hairline. Also: Blake and Caroline surprise each other with sporty Halloween costumes for the pod, so watching on YouTube or Spotify is a must this week.

In this week’s episode, we also discuss: 

• The moment we became Justin Fields stans

• A World Series game so crazy, Blake and Caroline are even intrigued 

• U.S. Soccer’s work to support pregnant and post-partum players on the USWNT

• Why getting fired as a college football coach is almost as lucrative as being an active one 

• How to watch the NWSL Decision Day games this coming Sunday

Send Its: 

• The Lions fan who welcomed a new member into the fandom: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQPezPlgcIC/?img_index=2&igsh=NHU0NWI4ajRuYW14

• Panthers players got us feeling old: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQKT1fSkRJC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

• The A’ja Wilson effect on Bam Adebayo’s game: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQO_avMga6L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

• Travis Kelce hits the “The Fate of Ophelia” touchdown celly: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneymarycrain/video/7566093931478273335 

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