Girls On The Sideline

We actually considered recording a show last week, but in between Hurricane Irma and Whitney giving birth, we just had no time for it. Now that the storm is gone, Girls on the Sideline is back to give you the best in sports! Before we get started, we’d like to welcome our newest member: Caleb Melancon, Whitney’s newborn baby! Feel free to check him out on our Facebook page! For today’s hot topics, we talk about Florida State’s one game and bye week, huge lopsided games and near-upsets in college football, why we’re starting to think Louisville is overrated, and whether the media is biased towards the East Coast. We also talk about Kevin Sumlin and why we want Florida games to be exciting again.   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Florida State’s 1-0 record and they had a bye week. Bummer. Nobody expected a 47-21 ending on a Clemson-Louisville matchup. Unbelievable Mississippi State vs LSU game. Is this a sign of things to come for LSU? The USC-Texas game was almost an upset and Texas isn’t even ranked. Is the

This week on the Girls on the Sideline pod, Lindsay and Whitney rave and rant about the best and worst thing that’s happened in sports. College Football week has officially started and right off the bat we have some pretty exciting first games. Granted, they weren’t as exciting as last year, but great nonetheless. Some of the best things that happened were huge upsets and near upsets that made us look forward to unlikely rivals this season, a funny moment involving Les Miles, his mic, and a bathroom break, and we got introduced to Cam Newton’s under-the-radar brother. We’ve also seen lots of blown leads, a new record for biggest upset ever, and Jimbo Fisher’s weird look on game day.   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Upsets and near upsets were surprisingly really exciting. Tom Herman was too hyped and lost his first game to Maryland, an unranked Big 10 team. Les Miles had a funny moment where he looks like he forgot they were taping live and had a mic on him. Why some are saying Alabama is so good, they coul

College football is back and the girls are super excited to talk all-things-football! This week, Lindsay and Whitney discuss the “soft launch” of college football game day and their list of “must watch” games happening at the start of the season.   They also discuss the some of the hideous uniforms being worn by several teams, what they think the future may hold for Georgia State and Coach Kirby Smart, and their predictions for the 2017-18 college football season.     “Can the BIG 12 make anything happen this year?” - Lindsay Grinstead     Highlights of Today’s Episode:   How the coaching changes may have affected the Game Day schedule lineup BYU game against LSU has been moved to New Orleans App State and Florida State eyesore uniforms Florida State’s history of spectacular losses The continuing secret of who will be the starting quarterback for Michigan State and Florida State Florida State starting the season with 8 players suspended Will the Alabama vs Florida State game become one of the best games of t

This week on the Girls on the Sideline pod, the girls are discussing the recent solar eclipse phenomena and the sports that took advantage of this event by adding solar eclipse themes in their game. They also discuss Serena’s unusually healthy pregnancy cravings and why her post-pregnancy in sports will define her from now on. Additionally, the girls chat about the most hated NFL players in 2017, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ RED group, and Odell Beckham’s weird press conference. They also share their thoughts on the football pre-season woes, an upcoming NFL player strike in 2021, and Roger Goodell’s new contract.   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Serena's pregnancy cravings are not typical crave food. Why people will now define Serena for “playing post pregnancy.” List of 20 most hated NFL players for 2017 and which players the girls thing deserve to be on the list. Odell Beckham's press conference after his leg injury during the pre-season game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ RED Group and how it has recovered si

This week on the Girls on the Sideline pod, Lindsay and Whitney are so excited for football season! Whitney herself made sure to keep tabs on just how many days are left before kickoff. Can you believe we’re actually just 18 days away before the season starts?! If you’ve been listening to the girls for a while, you know they love their football! So, it's no surprise that today's episode is all about football. From best players to best mascots, the girls provide their rankings and their opinions on each one on their list. The girls also get another chance to talk about their favorite, and probably trademark topic: Tim Tebow!   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Their top college football players who aren't Gators. The player who made Lindsay a football fan and the players Whitney found really fun to watch The game Lindsay says is the best ever. Football mascots and why some of them are too scary for kids. Why Jay Cutler is the grumpiest quarterback in the league. How the team behind getting the Olympics hosted in

This week on the Girls on the Sideline pod, Lindsay and Whitney talk about the latest buzz in the world of sports! They discuss the current issues around the Ole Miss football team and why their world is rocked by men whose names end in Nutt and Freeze. It’s more serious than it sounds, folks! But it’s not all doom and gloom this summer! The girls also discuss the amazing Tour de France, University of Florida’s home game against LSU, the 2017 ESPYS awards, and the Cornhole championship. The girls also pondered the possibility of ESPN having an official drinking game. What are your thoughts on sports this week? Feel free to leave us a comment with your thoughts!   Highlights of Today’s Episode: University of Florida picked their homecoming game to be against LSU. The 21-stage Tour de France and why it’s so amazing this year. The 2017 ESPYS awards, the good and odd parts of the show. The Cornhole championship and why it’s a great event for Summer sports. The issue with Hugh Freeze, Houston Nutt, escort calls

Ishveen Anand started her career as a sports agent, brokering sports sponsorship agreements in India where she used the economics and management degrees she obtained from Oxford as her primary tools. She is credited for getting Bridgestone’s first cricket deal in India. In 2014, Ishveen decided to go out on her own and start OpenSponsorship, the #1 online marketplace that aims to connect brands to athletes, teams, and events. Ishveen is listed under Forbes’ 2015 30 Under 30, where she is the only female on the list and ranked #2 behind James Harden of the Houston Rockets. Today, her company has over 2000 athletes, 900 brands, and is spread over 40 countries. Today, Ishveen shares the story behind OpenSponsorship, the company’s ups and downs, why she says today’s economy rewards skill over experience, and her advice for those who want to make a leap into a career they really want.   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Where her idea for OpenSponsorship came from How the system works on connecting sponsors and endo

Happy 4th of July! This week, Lindsay and Whitney are chatting all about Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Did you catch the contest on ESPN? Last year’s winner, Joey Chestnut, defended his title and broke a new record – eating a whopping 72 hot dogs in 10 minutes! This week, the girls discuss their thoughts and ideas on the different strategies, logistics, and training that must be behind preparing for eating contests such as this. In other “news,” the girls also discuss various statistics regarding the Wimbeldon Tournament and what makes this tennis tournament so prestigious and iconic.   “If eating is some type of sport, then I feel like I should have some type of medal of some sort.” – Whitney Meloncon     Lindsay’s MVP of the Week: Tampa Bay Buck’s Wide Receiver, Kishawn Johnson, for his impressive stand and parental decision when his son was caught with marijuana in his dorm room   Whitney’s MVP & LVP of the Week: This week’s MVP award goes to the Florida Gators for winning their first ever Colle

This week, Lindsay and Whitney talk about the latest and hottest in sports. Their plate is filled with naked bodies, people throwing shades everywhere, and crazy newspaper stories. They start their topic hot with quite possibly the sexiest magazine edition in sports: ESPN’s Body Issue! They talk about how the magazine celebrates bodies all over the world of sports and shows each sport requires a different body type for optimal performance. The girls also discuss the top college football players list, Serena Williams’ clapback against the “700th place” The Shade Room had thrown at her, and an NFL fumble involving license plates.     Highlights of Today’s Episode: ESPN’s Body Issue magazine and why it feels more naked than usual. Top 50 college football players of the past 50 years. Serena Williams back in the news getting shade. Tim Tebow promoted from playing in the Minor League.   Lindsay’s MVP & LVP of the Week: This week’s MVP award goes to – ESPN’s Body Issue for featuring athletes who worked har

Can you believe that the Girls on the Sideline pod is one year old?! This week, the girls reminisce about teaming up, creating and launching the first episode, and talk about the many fond memories they both had as podcast hosts. They discuss the very first topic they covered which was the 2015-2016 NBA Finals where the Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Some of the other topics they discuss are the crazy sports stories that happened after Golden State lost to the Cavs. They highlight Black Lives Matter and Colin Kaepernick’s infamous kneeling, players boycotting the White House invite, and the things they look forward to this year.   Highlights of Today’s Episode: The Golden State Warriors blowing a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Last year’s Olympics, the green pool, and Ryan Lochte. The 2016 ESPYS and how notable athletes promoted awareness for racial injustice. NFL and NBA players boycotting the White House. The NFL’s two LA teams, rookies, and if the ratings

Welcome back to another episode of the Girls on the Sideline pod! Today, Lindsay sits down with non-other than the Valspar PGA Tournament Director, Tracy West! Tracy has over 22 years of experience as a professional golf tournament director, has served on the Champions Tour Board of Directors, as well as founded her own pro-golf tournament management firm. She has been involved in over 40 pro-golf tournaments around the country! Today, she joins Lindsay to share her inspiring story of graduating from college with an MBA and undergrad degree in economics, working in the market research and economic forecasting industry to pivoting her career and finding her passion in the world of sports.   “Golf really is the best sport for doing business.” – Tracy West   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Tracy’s role as the Director of the Valspar PGA Tournament How she recruits players for the PGA tour The impact that social media has had to help fans feel connected to pro golf players Fun, unique events held at the Valspar T

Kelli Masters is a certified sports agent and owner of Kelli Masters Management, a company that builds on representing athletes in the NFL, MLB, MMA, and even the Olympics. She’s also been awarded the Best Lawyer in America four times, and Rising Star twice. On top of her already stellar portfolio, she’s also a five-time champion baton twirler and became Miss Oklahoma in 1997. Today, Kelli shares her passion for sports, why she started Kelli Masters Management, her experience as a female in a male-dominated industry, and her favorite moments in sports. What are your thoughts on our guest this week? Feel free to leave us a comment with your thoughts!                                                               Highlights of Today’s Episode: Where her passion in sports began. How and why she began her company The statistics on football players and their legal and financial troubles post-career. How the agent industry works and why it’s an ongoing process. Her criteria on working with a potential athlete. The

This week on the Girls on the Sideline pod, Lindsay and Whitney focus heavily on Tiger Woods’ recent DUI arrest. Without a doubt, this news could seriously tarnish Tiger’s career achievements. On a lighter note, the girls also talk about ESPN’s list of 100 most popular athletes on the planet. To their surprise, the list is dominated mainly by players from a sport that isn’t exactly popular in America. They also talk about a new gun law for football fans, trash-talking Twitter handles, and Roger Goodell’s recent decision regarding football celebrations. What are your thoughts on sports this week? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Tiger Wood’s arrest story continues to evolve, revealing sadder details. ESPN released most famous athletes on the planet list. Retired and amateur athletes not included. A new law passed in Georgia that allows people to carry guns during tailgate events at public universities. Roger Goodell relaxing rules on player celebratio

Welcome back to another fun episode of Girls on the Sideline! This week, Lindsay and Whitney are discussing the amazing fan support happening for the new Atlanta United team and the crazy weather events that happened during this week’s game and Gisele Bundchen’s recent interview with CBS about her husband and why she will always support his decision to play football. The girls also cover the “bad karma” – also known as The Madden Curse – that many NFL players experience after being on the cover of Madden games and Bernard Reedy’s heartwarming story that took the media by storm.   “Nobody is immune to the fear of getting cut or the fear of getting replaced.” – Whitney Melancon   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Boston Celtics pulling out a win over the Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs Gisele Bundchen’s interview comments with CBS about Tom Brady Our thoughts on why NFL players may not report concussions Career course changes for NFL players that have been on the cover of Madden over the last 20 years Tampa Bay

The girls have been away on vacation, but now they are back and ready to dish out and discuss some of the crazy things that have happened in the world of sports while they were in England and Hawaii. This week, Lindsay and Whitney are discussing some of the weird and crazy news that has circulated in sports news, including University of Florida’s head coach Jim McElwain’s “Naked Shark” story, Eddie Lacy’s unusual contract incentives with the Seattle Seahawks, and a 13-year-old boy who receives a scholarship from FAU’s head coach, Lane Kiffin – without ever actually playing football! Check out our Facebook page for more juicy details on these stories as well as photos and video coverage of the other crazy sports topics that have happened over the last week!   “He gets publicity at the sake of his own credibility – which is why he is such a laughing stock.” – Whitney Melancon   Highlights of Today’s Episode: Naked Shark guy, Jim McElwain’s vehement denial, and the anonymous admission of the true “Naked Shark