Well Played

Met Gala Monday showed us just how much influence athletes have on culture. From Simone Biles and Angel Reese serving on the host committee to even the least fashion-forward (hi, Joe Burrow) showing up to the carpet, the intersection of sport and fashion is hard to ignore. And we’re here for it. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: A recap of Blake and Caroline’s trip to Tampa covering DICKS Varsity Team debut Which athletes served (and which didn’t) on the Met Gala carpet How to parent your parents: a lesson from Tyrese Halliburton ft. Giannis Antetokounmpo AJ Brown’s proposal to his fiancée, and which R&B singer helped tie the knot How Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall’s lives financially changed pre and post-Paris Olympics Follow the Woodhalls IG: @thewoodhalls Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As women athletes show up more and more in the zeitgeist, so do their husbands and boyfriends. But Blake and Caroline couldn’t help but wonder: do HABs get the same treatment as WAGs? Plus, 2 Dope Queens host and comedian Phoebe Robinson answers the question: should you date someone in your run club? In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: How Shadeur Sanders failed to nepo-baby his way through the NFL draft Why some think Travis Kelce unfollowed Ryan Reynolds this week on IG A soft-launch of a new segment called “Lore Keeper”, with inspo from Deux Moi Who just made this Bill Belichick interview even more awkward than it already was Our Send Its this week featuring Brenda Song giving her all for the Lakers, some brotherly love in the NHL, and an attack at the hands of the Tarp Monster Phoebe’s IG: @dopequeenpheebs Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swifties just about lost it when the organizer of a Kentucky Derby gala announced plans of a potential Taylor tour. In other “barely sports” news, Blake explains why the baddies are taking over the Knicks courtside seats, and what to make of the Stanley Cup exuding single girl energy on Instagram. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why Blake is putting down the mic to pursue an athletic career (it’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later) Whether Trinity Rodman is eying a bigger move off the pitch while recovering from a back injury The drama surrounding Deion Sanders, featuring a brief segment Blake likes to call “why should I care about this man?” Why we’ll 100% see Suni Lee court-side during the Knicks playoff run Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the Michigan gymnast who stuck the landing in love and Nicolas Cage stepping up to the plate Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline and Blake attended the WNBA draft last night and have many thoughts. While Blake beefed with the Dallas Wings mascot, a controversial celeb gave a nod to Caroline. Plus, we get an inside look at the orange carpet from content creator Aliyah Funschelle, who joins us in the studio to chat about exclusive interviews with athletes (and Paige Buecker’s after party with Nike). In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Whether pro-women golfers will ever see a Masters tournament of their own The golfer who dared to defy golfing fashion rules LeBron gets his own Barbie doll, and we all know it’s not little girls buying them Paige Bueckers bought how many boneless buffalo wings? A bonus smell test for candles kindly gifted by Literie Follow Aliyah: @aliyahfunschelle Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Bueckers and co. brought UCONN’s women basketball to its first March Madness win in almost a decade. After tearful celebrations, Coach Geno Auriemma shared some choice words for the NCAA. Something to the tune of “you don’t care about student athletes”, especially the women. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement that’ll potentially fund Caroline’s wedding The one thing connecting Geno Auriemma and Caroline’s mom (mama mia!) Who told Caitlin Clark she’ll have to earn her spot on a roster, just like the rest of us Bill Belichick’s three-quarters-of-a-life crisis ft. his recent photo op with Lil Wayne What Jason Kelce would rather endure for a whole season than give birth The first-ever Women’s College All-Star Combine (plus WNBA Draft preview) Bonus: our “Queen of the Week” shoutout to listener Whitney, who says the show helps her bond with her (mostly boy) students Follow theSkimm on Instagram: @theskimm Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron is not holding back anymore on all his foes. Caroline and Blake take a chance to react to their favorite details from his latest ESPN interview. Meanwhile, March Madness is (mostly) a snoozefest and we know why. Turns out it has something to do with…chalk? In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The controversial Torpedo bat that has the Yankees playing better than ever The Women’s Final Four and Paige Buecker’s eye-popping statline Whether the Tush Push is about to be banned in the NFL Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton appear in public for the first time together A major win for American figure skating by 19-year-old Alysa Liu Morgan Wallen is an April Fool (and so is the guy who rubs banana peels on his face) Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake and Caroline predicted a Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton hard launch, but Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump? Not on our bingo cards. Several couples made their relationships IG official this week, and there might be a potential power couple budding between JuJu Watkins and Jayden Daniels. That is, unless Jayden’s mom can help it. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Which famous athlete took credit for connecting Trinity and Ben Lindsey Vonn's triumphant milestone How many billions women’s sports will generate in revenue this year The women college hoopers opening up about their mental health struggles March Madness drama that has nothing to do with on-the-court action Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Simone and Suni came Shawn Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who shot to fame during the Olympics 17 years ago. Yup, we feel old too. Shawn joins Blake and Caroline in the studio to talk about fans literally crawling under bathroom stalls to get her autograph, why she couldn’t go back to high school, and her biggest piece of advice to teenaged athletes on the brink of stardom. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: March Madness 101 and how to fill out your bracket The Cowboys player beefing with his former teammate Why Blake has secondhand embarrassment over the WAGs drama in San Francisco The return of Ted Lasso (with a much-appreciated twist) A 14 year-old just took the field in a NWSL game (and Shawn has some words of wisdom to share) Shawn’s Instagram: @shawnjohnson Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Blake and Caroline wondered which sports league would take the lead on supporting players’ families, and the Women’s Tennis Association said “allow me.” The WTA clinched a historic win for its players who are now eligible for 12-months of maternity leave, grants for fertility treatment, and more. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Yay or nay: the PDA between Kylie and Timothée Chalamet Why LeBron gave lip readers everywhere something to chew on after scolding Stephen A. Smith The one caveat behind a massive donation to all competing US Olympic athletes Why recent NFL trades could lead to uniting Ciara and Norman + justice for gingers Josh Allen’s new salary breakdown to the seconds (try not to cry) Our Send Its of the week including Bill Belichick’s youthful rebrand, the highdiver who’s celebrating – not shaming – her cellulite, and Grandma Kitty, Steph Curry’s no. 1 fan Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commentators nationwide took a hard look in the mirror when LeBron called out the “weird energy” in sports media, where coverage of NBA players is nothing but negative. Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown joins us in the studio to chat about how that negativity led her to delete her Twitter, how she trained her brain to always see the positive, and why she finally took her own mental health seriously, thanks in part to a partnership with Love, Your Mind. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why one NFL team’s treatment of families was deemed “almost disrespectful” Whether Travis will keep giving Swifties a reason to pay attention to the NFL Who Simone Biles gave a heartwarming shout out to Our top Send Its of the week, including Coco Gauff and Timothée Chalamet matching at the Oscars, Serena trading tennis for basketball, and Paul George’s retirement from podcasting Follow Lexie: @lexiebrown Lexie’s podcast: Full Circle Love, Your Mind resources: loveyourmindtoday.org Love, Your Mind IG: @love_yourmind Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s IG: @cghendy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s 2025, so why do we have to tell people to stop stalking women in sports? On the heels of tennis player Emma Raducanu and track star Gabby Thomas sharing their stalking stories, Blake and Caroline discuss why women athletes are at higher risk for harassment, the role social media plays, and how leagues can do better to protect them. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Blake and Caroline’s strong feelings about the Yankees’ controversial beard-ban Who Napheesa Collier gave half of her Unrivaled 1v1 prize money to Whether JJ Watt will come out of retirement for…an English goalkeeper? A preview of the NFL’s sorority rush week, AKA: the Combine Justin Bieber getting feisty on the ice in a celeb hockey game Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA hoped to get fans to care about the All Star Game this year and…it seriously backfired. After only 42 minutes of game time during the 3-hour broadcast, fans were left scratching their heads at the new format, the constant stoppages, and Kevin Hart’s (bad) jokes. Blake and Caroline look to the NHL’s 4 Nations for inspiration on how the ballers can make next year better. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why the NBA revamped the All-Star game format, and why fans still hated it Wemby and Chris Paul exploiting a loophole in the skills challenge How the list of the top-100 highest paid athletes in 2024 includes zero women Women’s college hoops heating up with No. 7 UCONN’s win over No. 4 USC Our top “Send Its” of the week including Saquon pulling a ball boy into the Eagles parade, Lebron ditching the All Star game to work out with his daughter, and the three-peat winner of the dunk contest Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the actual Super Bowl game might’ve been boring, Blake and Caroline found plenty to talk about: like Jalen Hurts winning the MVP, Travis Kelce’s post-game walk of shame, and whether or not the Eagles are poised to become a dynasty. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why this was a Super Bowl for haters of all kinds Decoding Kendrick’s halftime performance How many times Taylor Swift was shown during the game (hint: not a lot) The women who won the Super Bowl, including the first Black woman coach and Jalen Hurts’ management team Our top Send Its for the week, including Bradley Cooper’s side hustle, Nike’s first commercial in almost 30 years, and a rapid fire round of fashion police Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Super Bowl week, but the drama in the sports world never stops. Luka Doncic got caught up in what many experts are dubbing the “worst trade in NBA history” while A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo hard launched their relationship at the South Carolina alumna’s jersey retirement. After covering big headlines of the week, Caroline and Blake share Super Bowl rituals plus what they’ve got their eye on as the big game approaches. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why Mavericks’ fans haven’t slept since Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers Caitlin Clark (potentially) having the fastest jersey retirement since leaving Iowa Why Blake and Caroline are butting heads when it comes to Super Bowl watch habits WTF prop bets actually are and which ones you should care about Lily’s reactions to what’s on our Super Bowl bingo cards, including how often Taylor Swift will appear on the broadcast and who Kendrick Lamar is bringing out during his halftime show Lily’s Instagram: @sportsish Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s official - the Chiefs and Eagles are Super Bowl-bound. Caroline and Blake break down the controversial fourth-down review that may have cost the Bills an AFC Championship, plus other takeaways from this past weekend’s games. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs potentially reaching a new milestone Tom Brady’s on-air confession about Nick Foles, aka Big D*ck Nick An American triumph at the Aussie Open Naomi Girma’s historic transfer to Chelsea FC Empire State Building, Caroline’s certified op The Knicks’ new sideline sweetie, Timothée Chalamet Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many NFL fans were swapping conspiracy theories about refs helping the Chiefs get a win, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark cozied up in their private skybox. Don’t worry, Taylor didn’t give anything for TikTok lip-readers to call her on as she whispered secrets to her new bestie. Blake and Caroline discuss what she might’ve been saying in the weekend's most widely memed moment. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Ryan Reynolds invested in another football club while battling a $400 million lawsuit from Justin Baldoni Coco Gauff’s RIP message to TikTok, plus the role the app has played in elevating athletes in pop culture Caroline casts the four remaining playoff teams as the hot jock, boy-next-door, bully, and shy girl Brittany Mahomes bounced back to the sidelines after giving birth just days before Saquon Barkley is having a moment and Alex Cooper was there Our favorite Send Its of the week including Ilona Maher’s broken nose, Josh Allen’s Golden Retriever Energy on full display, and the Lions dirty dancing in the end zone Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Kelce might’ve spilled the beans on when Swifties can expect “Reputation: Taylor’s Version” during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Plus, if you ever wanted to rep your favorite NFL team à la Taylor Swift, now’s your chance thanks to the launch of “Off Season” by Kristin Juszcyzk. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: How the Cardinals pulled through for the Rams in the wake of the California wildfires Baby Names: Mahomes and Kelces edition What we know about the man charged with stalking Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis Wii Sports meets the Australian Open, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula dedicate their wins to LA firefighters What Caroline and Blake think Eagles’ wide receiver AJ Brown should’ve been reading instead of “Inner Excellence” The Commanders are heading to the playoffs for the first time in how long? Caroline’s vibe check on Deion Sanders as a potential Cowboys coaching hire and Mike Vrabel taking over with the Pats Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL regular season has come to close, which means the real games are about to begin: it’s head coach recoupling season. Caroline and guest co-host Claudia Rupcich tackle all the head coaching vacancies, Love Island-style. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Super Bowl predictions and the best round-one playoff matchups Why Jimmy Butler and Tyreek Hill are both trying to get out of Miami What’s going on with the Fox Sports sexual misconduct lawsuit Caitlin Clark knows why NBA ratings are down Simone Biles receiving another well-deserved award College Football Playoff predictions before the much-anticipated semifinals Our top Send It moments of the week, including Zendaya’s major red carpet reveal (looks like Tashi’s taken), the Golden Globes x NFL crossover moment, and a High School Musical celebration on the gridiron Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy Claudia’s Instagram: @claudiarupcich theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile NFL player whose home was burglarized this season. But what should’ve been a good old fashioned burglary exploded when the internet found out that Olivia Ponton made a 911 call reporting the incident, not to be confused with Olivia Holzmacher, his college sweetheart. Caroline and Blake wonder whether JB and OG Olivia split up (his pre-season bleach job is damning evidence) and dive into a Reddit conspiracy theory about Ponton’s potential motives. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Who’s salty over Caitlin Clark winning TIME’s “Athlete of the Year” Why the Heisman winner’s fiancée hijacked the headlines surrounding the award ceremony Bella Hadid winning the “Rookie of the Year” title in horsing around The diva player among the 49ers, why Josh Allen’s bound to be MVP, and Patrick Mahomes playing hairdresser for his wife The top athletes and moments winning “The Wellies” in our inaugural end-of-year awards segment Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pink puffers? In. Pencil stache? Out. This past weekend, Timothée Chalamet sported both as he won over skeptics with his impressive College GameDay calls. Caroline was colored impressed, and Blake lost her Timmy-ick which has been brewing since “Little Women” tanked his stock. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Caroline explaining the new College Football Playoff format to Blake like she’s five The jaw-dropping price tag on the WNBA’s most anticipated season-opening game Comparing Juan Soto’s record signing with the Mets to the salaries of LeBron, Tom Brady, and the entire WNBA Whether the Chiefs can continue squeezing out Ws or if they’re wearing down What one Giants player allegedly did to distract the Saints (shoutout OnlyFans) Bill Belichick’s ploy to make the NFL jealous, and whether TB thinks it’ll work Our favorite Send It moments of the week, including yet another dance from the celly king, the Grinch dancing with Lions’ cheerleaders, and Boise State taking trolling to a whole new atmosphere thanks to Google Earth Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivalry week in college football resulted in more than a few squabbles, and now the fun police are telling us to plant our school flag somewhere else. Caroline shares her thoughts on the weekend’s biggest brawl between Ohio State and Michigan, her alma mater. You can probably guess which side Hendy is taking. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The wild comment Josh Allen’s ex made over his engagement to Hailee Steinfeld (and how she tried to take it back) Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair’s dirty hit on Trevor Lawrence, and a lesson on how not to apologize after you hurt someone Debates on whether Travis Kelce stole Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s mojo, and if Taylor Swift is secretly casting spells to help the Chiefs win every close game A lesson in poor clock management ft. the Chicago Bears, with a side of head-coach-firing Our favorite Send Its of the week, including the ASU coach who gave his staffers bonuses out of his own pocket, the mullet-like quality behind Donna Kelce’s pants, and the Team USA lacrosse player who’s part…shark? PS: Leave us a review on your preferred podcast app. We’d love to know what you think of the show. Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a snitchuation in the Sixers’ locker room. In an emergency meeting after losing to Miami, Joel Embiid caught the Heat from his teammates. All was fine until the locker room chat leaked to ESPN. Now, Embiid is on a snitch hunt in a case similar to the Snooki and J-Woww letter from Jersey Shore. Blake and Caroline also dive deep into the one person the Internet thinks it might be. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: NFL teams and players as Thanksgiving dishes, in a segment we’re calling “It’s Giving” Placing bets on whether Jerry Jones will put the damn curtains up at this Thursday’s Cowboys’ game Why Kendrick Lamar called out Lil Wayne on his new album (yes, it has to do with sports) The Giants getting roasted by their own players, why everyone loves Saquon Barkley right now, and Baker Mayfield slaying from multiple angles with NFL Analyst, Mina Kimes Send Its for this week, including how Jason Kelce’s daughters reacting to their new baby sibling, a 46-mile Chappell Roan running path in San Francisco, and Simone Biles’s husband hitting her signature move after a fumble Mina’s Instagram: @minakimes Mina’s Show: The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny (her dog) Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past weekend, 60 million viewers tuned in to watch the Tyson-Paul fight. As a bonus that literally no one asked for, viewers also caught a view of Mike Tyson’s butt cheeks. Blake and Caroline chat about how Netflix fumbled the bag with its streaming capabilities, and predict whether the streamer will get its act together in time for Beyonce’s NFL Christmas Day performance. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The Princess of Genovia’s clash with OG Anunoby at the Knicks game last week Marta’s jaw-dropping goal that clinched the Pride’s spot in the NWSL finals A roundup of WNBA news in our feeds this week, including the Dallas Wings’ first draft pick, athletes investing in new WNBA franchises, and an investigation into the Seattle Storm coaching staff Why Caroline’s excited for an inevitable Chiefs-Bills rematch, and why next week’s Thanksgiving game is bound to be a dud Our top “Send It” moments this week: thousands wish a 100-year-old superfan happy b-day, the $800K bag secured on College GameDay, and the volleyball player who left us in tears PS: Leave us a review on your preferred podcast app. We’d love to know what you think of the show. Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we let the liquor talk. Caroline flexes her pop culture knowledge by breaking down why Brianna Chickenfry got the support of Boston Bruins players after her highly publicized split from country star Zach Bryan. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: How divine intervention played into the Saints snapping their losing streak The beef between NBA stars Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokoumpo The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight and why Blake and Caroline will not be tuning in live The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti on Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL, what Jerry Jones needs to do about the glaring problem inside AT&T Stadium, and why the Lions are poised for a playoff run in the NFC The top “Send It” moments of the week, including the Oxford Police Department instructing Ole Miss students where to put the goalposts after their upset win over Georgia, LeBron breaking his own record, and breakdancer Raygun in… the NFL? Nora’s Instagram: @noraprinciotti Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a major theme: men behaving badly. Between the election, time change, and Halloweekend, players, fans, and coaches all found a way to make headlines this week. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Blake and Caroline’s marathon cheering recap Why Joel Embiid got physical with journalist Marcus Hayes in the 76ers locker room A shocking viewership stat about the World Series and NCAA women’s basketball NFL plays of the week including Garrett Wilson’s one-handed TD and Saquon Barkley’s Simone Biles-esque backwards hurdle How Aaron Rodgers and Gwyneth Paltrow are more alike than we thought Caroline’s takes on Puka Nacua and Brian Branch’s ejections in week 10 Our favorite “Send It” moments of the week, including a wiener dog who stormed the field, the Pistons taking the subway, and the most subtle trash-talking from a Lions fan at Lambeau Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaquille O’Neal’s appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel”, served as a reminder for everyone but especially men: never comment on women’s bodies, period. Blake and Caroline share their thoughts on his uncomfy comments. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Hendy’s Halloween plans (working) and Blake’s latest visit to the University of Michigan Why people are losing their sh*t over the Dwayne Wade statue, and why Blake believes it serves as a lesson in confidence Rating Anthony Edwards’ trash-talking against Bronny Jr., plus whether Bronny can break thru Lebron’s legacy New York Road Runners upcoming marathon with insights about the race from the org’s SVP of Strategic Partnerships, Christine Burke NFL Week 8 highlights including the insane hail mary from the Washington Commanders, Trevon Diggs getting feisty with a reporter, and Anthony Richardson pulling out from his game because he was … tired? Our favorite “Send It” moments of the week, including Giannis’s press conference costume, the Uncrustable Craze feeding the NFL, and Ilona Maher latest viral TikTok. Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake and Caroline react to the New York Liberty’s insane OT win over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Meanwhile, the NBA season kicks off today and the people can’t help but wonder: will Lebron and Bronny Jr. take the court together in their first regular season game? In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: WTF the “Sports Equinox” is and when it’s happening The theatrical albeit botched fake injury of one Alabama Crimson Tide player The problematic response from Myles Garrett after Browns QB Deshaun Watson finally tapped out due to injury The unlikely key to the Chiefs’ clinching their 6-0 record (hint: no athletic skills required) The relatable Real Housewives-esque tagline of Stefon Diggs Our favorite “Send It” moments from this week, including the adorable dog on the WNBA sidelines, ScarJo trolling the Mets, and Tom Brady’s…hologram? Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cowboys had their most devastating loss yet after Sabrina Carpenter wore a Cowboys sweatshirt. It deepened rumors that Sabrina cast a hex on several sports teams after donning their merch, leading Blake and Caroline to question: is Sabrina a teenage witch? In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The WAGs who made our favorite touchdown celebration of the week Why Donte DiVicenzo and Rick Brunson were beefing on the court after the Knicks and T-wolves pre-season game The woman who just became the NHL’s first female coach Several health updates coming out of NFL week 6 including: Jim Harbaugh’s 2-0 heart arrhythmia record, the broken leg that’s likely to cost Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson his season, and Tua’s post-concussion return ft. Megan Gailey Why Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is apologizing to fans after his team…won? Who Megan is rooting for in the WNBA and MLB playoffs Listen to Megan’s show “Sports, Bitches” wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow her on all socials: Megan’s Instagram: @bettermegangailey Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It finally happened. In a preseason game over the weekend, Lebron James and his son Bronny Jr. made NBA history as the first father-son duo to play in a game together. TBD on how the regular season actually rolls out. For this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback, Caroline and Blake invite TikToker and podcast host Annie Agar to chat about the breaking news out of the Jets, major diva wide receivers, and speculation about several failing QBs. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Travis Kelce’s real boo who he recently spent $70K on Savannah James’ 2K character of choice (sorry, Lebron) Coco Gauff’s stunning win over Karolina Muchova at the China Open Guest Annie Agar’s takes on sitting rookie QBs, what the Browns’ front office needs to do to salvage the team, and the iconic moments from the Raven and Falcons wins Amanda’s comeback to discuss the Liberty’s chances in the finals Four viral moments of the week you need to send to your sports-loving group chats Listen to "The Offensive Line with Annie Agar" wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to follow her on all socials: Annie Agar IG/TikTok: @annieagar5 Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Baker Mayfield calling out Tom Brady for girl bossing too close to the sun Why UNLV star quarterback Matt Sluka is sitting out the season in the name of securing the bag How Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is changing the game for women athletes Guest Erin Foley’s takes on the stats we’re thinking about in Week 4 of the NFL: Patrick Mahomes’ 12-0 record, Jayden Daniels’ 82.1% completion rate, and more Why some WNBA players are calling out Indiana Fever fans How to engage in friendly chirping on the sidelines of a WNBA game ft. Spike Lee What Caitlin Clark remembers most from her rookie season (hint: it has nothing to do with her broken records) Listen to Erin’s show, Herlights, wherever you get your podcasts, and give her a follow on IG @erinkfoley. Blake’s Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline’s Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm’s Instagram: @theskimm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Favorite after favorite fumbled the bag in week 3 of the NFL season, leaving sports journalists wondering: is this the year of the upsets? NFL insider Caroline Hendershot joins Amanda and Blake to give her POV and to share a special announcement you won’t want to miss. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: Why true crime fans everywhere are rejoicing in the to get Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal back The 120th L the White Sox took this week and how their social media team is responding Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani’s inauguration as the president of the 50/50 club The record sale price on Caitlin Clark’s rookie card (hint: it’s higher than her salary) A’ja Wilson’s league MVP three-peat, plus a WNBA playoffs preview by Amanda NFL headlines including Raiders’ coach making “business decisions”, Bryce Young’s benching, and a milestone for women in the NFL What Amanda, Blake, and Caroline are stiff arming this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apparently if you say “injuries” three times in the mirror, Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season will appear. Amanda and Blake tackle the injury stories squashing the hopes and dreams of fantasy football leaguers everywhere. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe’s response to when an “intimate moment” was captured on his Instagram Live WNBA player Caitlin Clark’s explanation as to why she liked Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris Tom Brady’s victory lap over Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in English football What it’ll take for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire after his latest concussion How many flags were thrown after five athletes were hit with the illegal hip drop tackle (spoiler alert: 0) In or out: guardian caps on NFL player’s helmets A nod to A’ja Wilson who became the first WNBA player to score 1000 points in a season Fantasy Football legend Matthew Berry’s advice on how to maximize your chances this season, plus his roasting of Blake’s celebrity Skybox draft pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and Amanda is joined by special guest-host Claudia Rupcich of theSkimm to break it all down. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll cover: Tom Brady’s awkward debut as the highest paid commentator in sports A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo (seemingly) having their relationship spoiled by the mayor Steph Curry and Klay Thompson’s viral WNBA moment The controversial arrest of Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill prior to Sunday’s game Aaron Rodgers’ disappointing MNF performance This year’s selection for the Super Bowl halftime show All the famous faces seen at the US Open final (we’re looking at you Taylor Swift) Alex Morgan’s illustrious career comes to a close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is back, and so are Amanda and Blake (fresh off their post-Olympics mini vacation). They’re ready to bring you weekly episodes about the sports stories dominating your feeds. Between major sporting events like the US Open and the kickoff of the NFL season, there’s a lot to get to this week. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll cover: Whether Tom Brady’s Youtube career sparks joy or gives us the ick (spoiler: kinda both?) The power of AI in sports via Yahoo Fantasy Football’s unsolicited roast of Amanda’s team The BBC sports commentator who is seeing his doctor instead of taking full accountability for sending sexually explicit texts to his coworkers Why some are calling the Paralympics TikTok account “edgy” A quick Skimm of the NFL rule changes for kickoffs and hip-drop tackles, plus a preview of this weekend’s games Why this year’s US Open feels like Fashion Week 2.0 with a side of tennis and Honey Deuces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready for a podcast in a league of its own? theSkimm presents Well Played, a podcast dedicated to treating the sports world like the bingeable reality TV it actually is. Well Played is available now, with new episodes starting Tuesday, September 3rd, just in time for the 2024 NFL season. Be sure to subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening. Game on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re pouring one out for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the last episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. From the most heartwarming moments to the most memeable ones, Amanda and Blake settle the score on the most iconic outcomes of the Games, plus what’s to come in the Los Angeles Games in 2028 (yes, we’re already talking about them). In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: An update on USA Gymnastics’ appeal against the CAS stripping Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal The moment Tom Cruise did the absolute most at the closing ceremony The buckets Team USA had to pull off to defend its Olympic winning streak in basketball Reactions to the Sha’Carri Richardson’s side-eye that dominated our feeds this weekend Track & field legend Carl Lewis’s response when the men’s team botched the 4x100m final for the 5th straight time A comprehensive list of Amanda’s award-winning Olympics moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday marks the end of the Olympics, and the vibes are big time sad. The US still has time to clinch more medals with team sports and track wrapping up this weekend, and the debut of the sport we’ve all been waiting for: breaking. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: If Simone Biles is responsible for taming the internet bullies coming for McKayla Skinner Why India’s woman wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, was disqualified and how much agency athletes have over their well-being This week’s track and field gold wins by Gabby Thomas, Cole Hocker, and Quincy Hall The offensive trio leading the USWNT to the gold medal match against Brazil this weekend The history behind biting Olympic gold medals, plus the secret ingredient in this year’s medals (hint: it might be making one Parisian landmark structurally less sound) Amanda’s (potentially?) hot take on proposing at the Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re over halfway through the Paris Olympics and back with our fourth episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. After learning about the pair of Czech exes that slayed the tennis doubles competition, listeners learn that Amanda has a Hallmark rom-com in the works about the famed Olympic couple. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The bulge that prevented a French pole vaulter from winning (yes, that bulge) More poo problems in the Seine and its effects on athletes Why, in her expert track & field opinion, Amanda believes both Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson won the 100m race Sha’carri Richardson’s first Olympic medal, plus the famed Jamaican athletes who bowed out of the 200m this week How Simone Biles torched reporters after copping her final medal of these games The bullying of Algerian women’s boxer, Imane Khelif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are seven days into the 2024 Paris Olympics and back for another episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. Amanda and Blake chat about the MyKayla who decided to go after the US women’s gymnastics team. Rest assured, McKayla Maroney had nothing to do with it. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The *chefs kiss* TikToks Suni Lee and Simone Biles executed after winning the team all-around gold medal, plus how protecting their physical and mental health paid off for the gymnasts so far The emotional moment the US women’s rugby sevens team took home the bronze How rugby player and social media queen, Ilona Maher, managed to recruit Jason Kelce to be the no. 1 fan of the team à la Flavor Flav If “boundary king” Stephen Nedoroscik will have his second Clark Kent moment on the pommel horse this weekend One theory on why Olympic swimmers are breaking less world records this year Whether Amanda and Blake would stay in the Olympic Village or flee to a bourgeois hotel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our second episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. Amanda and Blake dive into their thoughts on the opening ceremony. As it turns out, they worried too much about unsightly denim outfits and not enough about the potential for inclement weather that fell upon athletes stuck on boats. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: The cheating scandal shaking up the Canadian women’s soccer team The iconic viral swimmer who took over our feeds this weekend (no, not Katie Ledecky) Whether Simone Biles will be hampered by her injury, and the bittersweet moment watching Suni Lee qualify for the team all-around finals The lore behind the “Boundary King” who scored the men’s US gymnastics team its first medal since 2008 Team USA literally towering over Team Japan in women’s basketball, plus what Diana Taurasi said to reporters about playing basketball at her age A convo with Canadian high diver Molly Carlson on her experience plunging in the Seine PS: Like what you hear? Subscribe to Well Played on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening now. Be sure to rate the show 5-stars too. We’ll be back in your feed on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first ever episode of Well Played, presented by theSkimm, hosts Amanda Duberman and Blake Lew-Merwin preview the biggest Olympic stories dominating your feeds ahead of the opening ceremony kicking off the games tomorrow. In this episode of Well Played, we cover: Swimming in the river Seine: yay or nay? Team USA denim outfits, and the singular reason Amanda is all about them How the opening ceremony looks different this year (spoiler alert: it’s floating) What to expect from the US women’s soccer team with former USWNT member, Sam Mewis Why we’re hyped for the return of the GOAT, Simone Biles How the Olympics are becoming more inclusive for mom athletes with guest Allyson Felix Subscribe to Well Played on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadly, we’re saying goodbye to Pop Cultured. In the last year, we’ve done some memorable pop culture deep dives (think: Queen Bey’s “Renaissance” and the history of house music) and broken down some of the biggest stories in the news (like: the Oscar’s slap and Serena retiring as the GOAT). We’ve also had some amazing conversations along the way. So, it’s only right that we end the show the way it began: talking about why these stories matter. TV, movies, fashion, sports, and just about everything we consume can be pop culture, and looking at it can tell us a lot about what’s going on in society. Today, we take a look back at some of our favorite moments on the show — from Dwyane Wade totally flubbing questions about his wife Gabrielle Union to that time Bridget got an astrology reading that told her when she’ll find love. Then, we chat with some of our favorite show guests on why pop culture is important to them — and the world. You’ll hear from: Sabrina Razack, PhD candidate who studies and writes about the intersection of sports, gender, and race. Find Sabrina’s curriculum at teachbeyondaboundary.com. Sharon Kwon, psychotherapist, social worker, writer, and mental health advocate. Learn more about Sharon’s practice at sharonkwon.com. Daric L. Cottingham, freelance culture and entertainment journalist. Check out Daric’s work at dariccott.com. Bethonie Butler, TV and pop culture reporter for The Washington Post. Read Bethonie’s latest articles for washingtonpost.com. Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe to theSkimm’s other podcasts (Skimm This and 9 to 5ish), and leave us reviews wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t know about you, but we’re still processing everything that went down at the VMAs — from that totally weird Johnny Depp appearance (can we call it that?) to Lizzo responding to haters. Again. We’re also going to break down the Olivia Wilde–Shia LaBeouf beef, the Euphoria season three drama, and the latest thing to fall out of Chris Rock's mouth. And finally, with all eyes on NASA this week, we’re going back to one of our favorite episodes of this show, where we dug into our pop culture obsession with space. You’ll hear from: Dr. Teasel Muir Harmony, curator of the Apollo Spacecraft Collection, professor at Georgetown University and author of Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects. Swapna Krishna, journalist covering space, tech, and pop culture at outlets such as Engadget, StarTrek.com, The Verge, and more. Co-host of the podcast Desi Geek Girls. Eric Kohn, New York–based Executive Editor & Chief Critic at IndieWire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking it off this week with a rundown of a big win for HBO Max (House of the Dragon, we’re looking at you) and a whole lot of cringe. A plantation wedding, Bennifer? Really? Then, it’s a conversation with The Juggernaut’s Ishani Nath about Indian Matchmaking, and why she says the Netflix show about arranged marriages is still a hate watch. We get into what the series gets right, what it’s still getting wrong in season two, and why Sima from Mumbai fires up so many feelings. And finally, the VMAs are right around the corner. But who even watches music videos any more? We talked to Rolling Stone writer Claire Shaffer about the rise, fall, and rebirth of the medium — from the big-budget heyday of Michael Jackson’s ’80s to the boy bound countdowns of TRL to today’s YouTube-ready viral sensations. You’ll hear from: Ishani Nath, culture editor for The Juggernaut Claire Shaffer, freelance writer for Rolling Stone Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong and producer Alaisha Key. Additional production help from Blake Lew-Merwin. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, it’s the Pop Five: Megan Thee Stallion’s new album “Traumazine” is just what the hot girls need as we transition into fall. Rihanna’s boo A$AP Rocky might be in big trouble, and Real Housewife Kathy Hilton is facing backlash from Lizzo fans. And we’re getting nostalgic over Brandy’s “Cinderella” turning 25. Next, Jennette McCurdy’s new memoir is making us rethink some of our childhood faves. We Skimm (in under four minutes) what we’re learning about the era at Nickelodeon that brought us "iCarly." And since we’re looking back, we’re celebrating the GOAT: Serena Williams. The tennis phenom recently announced that she’s retiring, so we talked to a writer about Serena’s career, legacy, and lasting impact on women’s sports. You’ll hear from: Sabrina Razack, PhD candidate who studies and writes about the intersection of sports, gender, and race Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Additional production help from Blake Lew-Merwin. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, say goodbye to #Kete, folks. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson called it quits after just nine months of dating. Get the rundown on the biggest breakup of the summer and Kanye’s reaction. Plus, find out why Megan Thee Stallion’s boo Pardi seems a little upset with The Rock? And did a couple really find love in the Popeye’s parking lot? We quickly break it all down in this week’s Pop Five stories. Then, we Skimm (in under four minutes) what the heck is going on with the Warner Bros. Discovery merger that killed "Batgirl" — and how this new marriage may affect your streaming options. And since we kinda have relationships on the brain, we’re diving deeper into dating app fatigue. (Yes, it’s a real thing!) We spoke with a reporter who’s done research on the topic to understand what it is, what the signs are, and what you can do if you’re tired of swiping. You’ll hear from: Jessica Klein, contributing reporter for the BBC Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Additional production help from Blake Lew-Merwin. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All hail Queen Bey! The “Renaissance” is here, and the house listening party started last weekend along with the drama. But this act one wasn’t the only thing dominating pop culture news. Did you hear that Taylor Swift’s is also topping the charts? But this time it isn’t for music. It’s for her terrible private jet CO2 emissions. And after eight weeks of not being able to turn away from Love Island UK, we finally have this seasons’ winners. What else is on our radar? Check out this week’s Pop Five stories. Then, we dive into one of the biggest trends Millennials and Gen Z are obsessed with: astrology. We speak with a journalist to find out why. And we chatted with an astrologer to get the breakdown on what it’s all supposed to mean. Plus, don’t miss our host getting her chart read! You’ll hear from: Kirah Tabourn, creative, astrologer, and host of The Strology Show podcast Elizabeth Gulino, senior writer at Refinery29 Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Additional production help from Blake Lew-Merwin. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Kid Cudi walking off the stage at Rolling Loud to a weepy Bennifer in Paris, a lot has been going on in pop culture news. So we’re starting off by breaking down our Pop Five — the top five moments we can’t stop talking about. And after, we have convos with Angelica Ross, Tan France, and Christina Milian. So find out the reason Desus and Mero are calling it quits and why Sesame Place is being called out for racial discrimination. Then, San Diego ComicCon gave “Black Panther” fans what they’ve been waiting for. The “Wakanda Forever” trailer dropped and everyone’s in their feelings. But what really had Twitter chirping? A viral tweet comparing the careers of Keke Palmer and Zendaya — and citing colorism. And the “Nope” star quickly shut the conversation down in a way only she could. And keeping with stars that we stan, today, check out a few moments that didn’t make it on previous episodes — and some of our favorite interviews. You’ll hear from: Angelica Ross, actress, singer, and TransTech founder Tan France, host of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” Christina Milian, actress and singer Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a big butt hasn’t always been popular. But now, it seems like everyone wants to be a member of the big booty club. Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, and even Madonna have all been suspected of having work done to make their backsides bigger. But it isn’t just famous people who are bending over backwards to get the derrière they desire. Regular women are also looking for ways to plump up their bottoms. While some are opting for butt implants or injections, many are turning to another surgical procedure: the Brazilian Butt Lift, aka the BBL. We talked to a board certified emergency physician and a reporter about the BBL: what it is, why it can be so dangerous — and why so many people are getting it anyway. You’ll hear from: Dr. Uché Blackstock, board certified emergency physician and founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity Ruth Etiesit Samuel, culture reporter at HuffPost Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve finally settled into the summer season — meaning warmer days, more three-day weekends, and sneaking in some beach time before Labor Day. But if you’re trying to stay cool inside or you have some time to kill (thanks, flight delays), you’re going to need something to watch. And we’ve got you covered. Today, we called up some of our favorite media critics and a bunch of our savvy fellow Skimm’rs for their must-see recommendations. Whether you need weekend binges, movies worth seeing in theaters, or hidden gems to add to your queue, enjoy our ultimate summer TV and movie guide. And yes, we’ve got the full list right here for you. What to binge on a long weekend: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon Prime Video) Ms. Marvel (Disney+) Money Heist Korea (Netflix) Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Love Island UK (Hulu) Heartstopper (Netflix) Joe Pera Talks With You (HBO Max) I Love That For You (Showtime) The Upshaws (Netflix) Movies to see IRL: Nope (July 22) Mr. Malcolm’s List (In Theaters Now) Top Gun: Maverick (In Theaters Now) Elvis (In Theaters Now) Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (In Theaters Now) Everything Everywhere All At Once (In Select Theaters Now) Hidden gems that are getting overlooked: Savage Beauty (Netflix) The Janes (HBO Max) Ziwe (Showtime) The Man Who Fell to Earth (Showtime) Barry (HBO Max) What We Do in the Shadows (FX/Hulu) Everything is Trash (Freeform/Hulu) Irma Vepp (HBO Max) You’ll hear from: Bethonie Butler, TV and pop culture reporter for The Washington Post Lakshmi Gandhi, freelance journalist and co-founder of The Lakshmi and Asha Show Kamaron McNair, finance writer at theSkimm Kristen Lindell, loyalty program manager at theSkimm Nina Moll, senior associate, client services at theSkimm Michelle Simon, senior director, client services and planning at theSkimm Rachel Klein, executive producer, video at theSkimm Rachel Levin, social media producer at theSkimm Alaisha Key, audio producer, culture at theSkimm Andrew Callaway, senior audio engineer at theSkimm Want more Skimm? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices