Burn It All Down Podcast
1) Interview: Alison Mariella Désir, author of Running While Black
In this episode, Shireen Ahmed interviews Alison Mariella Désir, endurance athlete, activist, mental health advocate and author of the book Running While Black. They talk about Alison's writing proces...Show More
2) WNBA CBA deadline drama: Emma Baccellieri and Lindsay break down the labor fight
Emma Baccelllieri, staff writer at Sports Illustrated and co-author of Court Queens, joins co-host Lindsay Gibbs to talk about the plethora of WNBA CBA news this week, break down gross revenue vs. net...Show More
3) Ep. 272: Winter Olympics Wrap up – and a Paralympics Preview
From Alysa Liu to climate change to moms winning gold medals, the hosts recap their biggest takeaways from the 2026 #WinterOlympics. Then they pivot to preview the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Paralym...Show More
4) Interview: Dr. Jules Boykoff on the ’26 #WinterOlympics
Dr. Amira Rose Davis is joined by Dr. Jules Boykoff for post-Olympic analysis, including a look at protests and athlete activism during the Winter Games. The conversation delves into sustainability, c...Show More
5) Interview: Steph Crugnola on Figure Skating at the Milan Olympics
* *CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual and emotional abuse, as well as disordered eating, so please take care while listening.**This episode was recorded on Thursday, February ...Show More
6) Burning Thoughts: Bad Bunny 64, Haters 0
Amira and Brenda process an epic Super Bowl halftime performance by Bad Bunny. From colonial sugar plantation to a Brooklyn bodega, the show told important stories. A celebration of Puerto Rican cultu...Show More
7) Ep. 271: Winter Olympics Preview, Part 2
In Part 2 of Burn It All Down’s 2026 #winterolympics preview, the hosts detail the events and athletes they're most excited to watch, from the next chapter in the #USAvsCanada #WomensHockey rivalry to...Show More
8) Thank You!!
The hosts convene on short notice to record an update on the Kickstarter — and to offer a heartfelt “thank you” to all the flamethrowers out there.Please support our Kickstarter! https://www.kickstart...Show More
9) Ep. 271: Winter Olympics Preview, Part 1
In Part 1 of Burn It All Down’s 2026 Winter Olympics preview, Amira, Brenda, Lindsay, Jessica, and Shireen dive into the key storylines you might have missed ahead of the Games in Milano Cortina. The ...Show More
10) Ep 270: FIFA's Tomfoolery at the 2026 Men's World Cup Draw
Burn It All Down has returned to torch everything that is FIFA, including whatever that draw ceremony was for the upcoming men’s World Cup, Infantino deciding to award Trump a “peace prize,” and fears...Show More