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How To Pretend To Like Sports

How To Pretend To Like Sports

By: Monica Woodhams
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 Let’s be real, you have absolutely no interest in sitting through a 4-hour sports talk show, butttt it would be nice to at least participate in the conversation when sports get brought up.... Well, welcome to 'How to Pretend to Like Sports' - a podcast that gives you just the right amount of what you need to know to talk sports - no game watching required. Each week, your sports bestie, Monica, breaks down sports headlines from college football to F1 race day fashion. To keep it balanced, Monica also shares a healthy dose of unfiltered thoughts on living your best millennial life...from fashion to dating and dog mom life. Whether it’s small talk before a meeting at the office or chatting it up at the game watch party, you’ll have conversation starters and relevant topics in your back pocket, so you can pretend to like sports - without really liking sports. You can expect the sports news you’ll actually care about, game day fashion recs, life in your 30s and the occasional (ok weekly) unsolicited advice. Welcome to YOUR favorite game day ritual - HTPTLS with Monica.© monica@monicawoodhams.com Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Wait, What Happened at Michigan? (And Other Sports Drama You Missed)

    Wait, What Happened at Michigan? (And Other Sports Drama You Missed)
    Dec 17 2025

    This week: A Michigan coach is at the center of major drama, college football scandals are unfolding left and right, and the Chiefs aren't going to the playoffs. It's the sports tea you actually want to hear about.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Rise of Influencer Culture

    02:49 Sports Drama Unfolds: Michigan Coach Controversy

    05:36 The Fallout: Consequences and Reactions

    08:40 Michigan's Scandalous History

    11:17 Current Sports Landscape and Upcoming Events

    16:05 Clickbait Culture in Sports News

    17:21 Travis Kelce's Career Decisions

    18:54 The Future of NFL Players

    20:32 Travis Kelce's Brand and Collaborations

    22:09 NFL Playoff Picture

    23:39 The Bengals and Joe Burrow's Future

    25:42 Understanding NFL Divisions and Conferences

    27:21 Trivia Night and NFL Facts

    28:11 Upcoming Sports Events and Discussions
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    28 mins
  • Ranking the Bowl Games based on vibes not the teams

    Ranking the Bowl Games based on vibes not the teams
    Dec 11 2025

    Notre Dame said "no thanks" to a bowl game and everyone has opinions. Monica and Karlee break down what actually happened, why being an independent team in college football is weird, and which bowl games are worth your time. They're ranking bowl games by entertainment value, explaining how playoffs work now versus 2014, and discussing this season's most unexpected NFL storylines. The Notre Dame Dilemma: Independence vs. Conference

    00:00 Introduction and Initial Questions

    02:21 Notre Dame's Controversy and Playoff Snub

    06:11 Bowl Game Decisions and Team Dynamics

    10:58 Ranking Unique Bowl Games

    15:43 Food-Themed Bowl Games and Their Quirks

    20:33 Childhood Memories and Humor

    21:23 The Cotton Bowl Confusion

    23:01 Bowl Game Sponsorships and Their Impact

    24:16 Understanding Bowl Game Eligibility

    25:33 Playoff Structure and Rankings

    28:25 The Evolution of College Football Playoffs

    34:36 NFL Updates and Team Performances

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    Karlee

    Instagram @karlee.rea

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    Monica

    Instagram @monicawoodhams

    TikTok @oversharesbymonica
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    36 mins
  • The complications of the college football system and fans reactions

    The complications of the college football system and fans reactions
    Dec 4 2025

    Monica and Karlee catch up about Thanksgiving, football, and all the chaos that came with both. They talk through the biggest surprises from recent games, how coaching shake-ups totally shifted team vibes, and why certain rivalries feel borderline emotional warfare.

    They also try to break down the whole college football ecosystem, like why players keep transferring, and the difference between bowl games and the actual playoffs.

    They wrap up with the quick-hit highlights from the NFL and what matchups everyone’s excited about next.

    00:00 Thanksgiving Reflections and Football Culture

    02:58 Understanding Football Rules and Fan Dynamics

    06:03 Game Surprises and Rivalry Tensions

    08:52 Coaching Changes and Fan Reactions

    21:22 The Commitment Debate: One Year vs. Two Years

    28:51 Post Malone Halftime Show:

    31:30 Understanding Bowl Games vs. Playoffs

    36:00 Conference Championships: The Road to the Playoffs
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    37 mins
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