The feminine urge to talk about sports: 7 sports podcasts hosted by women

February 1st is National Women and Girls in Sports Day, so we have gathered some amazing sports podcasts hosted by women that talk about women’s sports, too.

We have podcasts recapping the newest news in the NBA, WNBA, NFL, NWSL, and more, along with podcasts speaking to the biggest names in sports, from Sue Bird to Steph Curry. Check out these seven sports podcasts hosted by women.

Hear Her Sports

In a similar vein, “Hear Her Sports” is a biweekly podcast where female athletes share their stories of being female professional athletes. With many successes and failures along the way, they share their words of wisdom that they’ve learned in their trajectories.

The GIST of It

Twice a week, our friends over at The Gist are pumping out sports news on their podcast “The GIST of It.” Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz are discussing what’s new in sports with an emphasis on the intersection with pop culture and social issues. With an extra emphasis on women’s sports, “The GIST of It” is turning the tide when it comes to the measly coverage that women’s sports receive on major sports channels.

Spinsters

Haley O’Shaughnessy and Jordan Ligons are bringing a refreshing perspective to basketball coverage on “Spinsters.” Funny, charming, and nuanced (also apparent in their written coverage of the NBA and WNBA), these two have all the chemistry and basketball knowledge you are looking for in a podcast. “Spinsters” is hitting you with fresh takes and the compelling storylines that didn’t make the headlines.

Full Time with Meg Linehan

For all of you football/soccer fans, “Full Time with Meg Linehan” is a weekly soccer podcast about the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer League, and the larger world of international soccer. With help from fellow writers and insiders from the game, Meg Linehan is confronting the culture and conversations around women’s soccer.

The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

We obviously have to throw some love to Mina Kimes. One of the smartest minds in football analysis, “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny” is all about her unique insight on the NFL. It’s truly got it all: football, women talking football, men not gatekeeping football, and a dog!

Tea with A & Phee

Also known as WNBA All-Stars and Olympic gold medalists, A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are the hosts of “Tea with A & Phee,” talking all things hoops and pop culture. They’re also joined by athletes and coaches who are spilling all the tea like Jrue and Lauren Holiday, Steph Curry, Ja Morant, Michael Porter Jr., Renee Montgomery, Dawn Staley, and many, many more. So, to keep up on all things WNBA and NBA, be sure to tune in to “Tea with A & Phee.”

Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy

Two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic gold-medalist (where have we heard that before?) Julie Foudy hosts “Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy” where she is joined by other trailblazers in sports. She’s been joined by the likes of WNBA legend Sue Bird, Shalane Flanagan, Hilary Knight, Dawn Staley, Venus Williams, and so many more to chat about life.