Reflecting on the Year in Sports and Hosting
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 that defined sports in 2024, and her personal highligh...
16 Dec 202438min
Beyond the Pom Poms: The Athleticism and Culture of Professional Cheerleading
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, host Kavitha Davidson takes you into the world of pr...
9 Dec 202420min
Dave Zirin on Media Narratives, Representation, and the Politics of Sports
This week on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson sits down with acclaimed political sports writer Dave Zirin for a no-holds-barred conversation about the intersection of sports, politics, and society. They disc...
2 Dec 202442min
Turkeys, Touchdowns, and Tradition: John Madden’s Thanksgiving Legacy
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 cherished holiday traditions—Thanksgiving Day footb...
25 Nov 202418min
Faith on the Field: The Complex Intersection of Religion and Sports
Today on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson discusses the relationship between religion and sports. Stadiums feel like modern-day cathedrals, with fans chanting in unison like a congregation, and Sunday footba...
18 Nov 202428min
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 Republican-led Congress could impact athletes across ...
11 Nov 202438min
Soccer’s Secret Sauce: The Immigrant Influence on Team USA
In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson breaks down the moment that changed American soccer forever: Paul Caligiuri's "Shot Heard' Round the World." This iconic goal, which ended the U.S. me...
4 Nov 202422min
A Movement, Not A Moment: All About the WNBA
As the WNBA season wraps up, the league's remarkable growth is impossible to ignore—TV viewership has tripled, and social media is buzzing with highlights that have captured the attention of both long...
28 Okt 202436min
