Member Since: 09-23-2022
A safe space where we highlight the stories of women in sport. Whatever the role, whatever the sport, everyone is welcome! Join co-hosts Zoe Hicks and Carly Jackson for continued conversation about women pushing boundaries! Part of the Women's Sports Matter Podcast Network.
About our hosts:
Zoe Hicks, a former Division 1 and international softball player who currently works in Minor League Baseball.
Carly Jackson, former Division 1 hockey goaltender, current professional goalie for the Toronto Six, 3rd overall draft pick in the 2020 NWHL (now PHF) draft.
Huge advocates for women in sport and the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Release Date: 2023-03-10 00:45 Episode #15 - College Baseball Trailblazer Marika Lyszczyk pt.2This week we continue our conversation with MLB Tik Tok creator and NCAA DII pitcher Marika Lyszczyk. We chat about where her love of the game came from, some insane moments from the 2022 MLB All-Star weekend, being around the 2022 World Series and who she is away from the diamond. Also, click this link for a hidden gem from us to you (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP9xWnb6JhI). Instagram @zoehicksss / @carlyjackson97 Twitter @zoehicks10 / @tuffmustard As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zoe-hicks0/support Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2023-03-02 00:50 Episode #14 - College Baseball Trailblazer Marika Lyszczyk pt. 1This week, our guest is the ONE AND ONLY Marika Lyszczyk! Marika is the 1st Woman to catch in NCAA baseball, 1st Woman to pitch in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for Sonoma State (D2) alongside her work within Major League Baseball. She is part of MLB's Tik Tok Creator Class and was a guest at both the All-Star game and World Series events. She was on field for the 2022 Home Run Derby and played catch on the warning track. Marika is the first name you think of in regards to Women in Baseball and we cannot wait for you all to hear these episodes. We get into the weeds about her experiences, doubting herself and pushing through adversity. You can find Marika on Instagram @marika.lyszczyk and on Tik Tok @marikalyszczyk. @zoehicksss / @carlyjackson97 / @morethan5pct As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zoe-hicks0/support Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2023-02-23 01:00 Episode #13 - PHF Update with Dan RicePlay-off time is fast approaching! Check out this weeks episode for all things PHF. We talk to Dan Rice, head PHF writer for The Ice Garden and avid hockey fan about what has happened and what to expect as the pressure continues to rise. Isobel Cup champion will be crowned in a little over a month, on March 26th so don't miss out on our predictions, updates and player spotlights. Instagram: @morethan5pct / @zoehicksss / @carlyjackson97 Bird App: @morethan5pct / @zoehicks10 / @tuffmustard As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zoe-hicks0/support Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2023-02-16 03:25 Episode #12 - pt. 2 National Team Veteran Claire EcclesComing at ya with part 2 to our Welcome Back episode! In the second half of our ep, we talk with long time National Team Member Claire Eccles. We talk about her first selection in 2014, breaking barriers with the Victoria HarborCats as well as her new role with Canada Soccer. Tune in for a good chat and follow Claire's adventures @claireeccles As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 |
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Release Date: 2023-02-16 01:00 Episode #12 - pt. 1 WELCOME BACK!We are back!! Thank you for sticking with us and gear up for Part 2 of Season 1! In this episode, we recap what has been happening in the Women's Sports World over the past few months. We talk power couples, WNBA free agency, Canada Soccer and much more. Tune in and keep pushing the 5%! (a few more curse words in this one than usual, fyi) As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zoe-hicks0/support Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-12-08 00:57 Episode #11 - Everyone's favorite RMT, Melissa DoldronEpisode #11 - Melissa Doldron Today, we chat with everyone’s favorite Registered Massage Therapist! Mel works with the Toronto Blue Jays as well as the Canadian Women’s National Baseball Team. She is a wealth of knowledge in breath work, stretch work, mobility work, trigger point work, yoga and deep tissue massage. We talk about her Lululemon ambassador position, working with both Men and Women’s athletics and why it is important to INVEST in women’s sports. We love Mel and you will too!! Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-12-01 01:00 Episode #10 - Pro Hockey player by day, Supermom by night Brooke StaceyThis week, we have Brooke Stacey, professional hockey player and mother to a 2 year old son. She talks playing collegiately, overseas, making history with a brand new franchise, and doing it all with her biggest fan cheering her on. A role model from the Kahnawake reservation in Quebec, we chat about the importance of representation and a refreshed sense of purpose to lead Indiginous youth in sport. Tune in this week for heart-warming conversation and a very real approach to prioritizing what’s important. @b_stacey27 IG: @morethan5pct Twitter: @morethanfivepct As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-11-24 01:56 Episode #9 - Shoot the ShitThis week is a simple shoot the shit chat. We talk PHF updates, team culture, queerness of womens sports, and the importance of showing up. Carly also shares one of her most embarrassing moments from her childhood so buckle up! We want to hear from you! Big fans of shooting the shit. Reach out to us through whatever social media tickles your fancy, and we can connect through all things sports! For the episode: https://www.mlb.com/news/olivia-pichardo-first-woman-in-division-1-baseball https://www.premierhockeyfederation.com/stats#/100/schedule?season_id=4667 As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-11-17 01:00 Episode #8 - Talking Ball with Blue Jays A.T. Intern Katie ReyesThis week, we connect with Katie Reyes and talk all things ball! She details her experience in the Little League World Series, collegiate softball and now pursuing athletic therapy in any space she can possibly find. Tune in for a fun chat including lots of laughs and some new hot hitting questions at the end! @morethan5pct As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-11-09 23:00 Episode #6 - Navigating NIL with Husker Catcher Bri CassidyThis week we talk Name, Image and Likeness! We talk to Bri Cassidy, a former Nebraska softball player (2015-2019) and the current Director of NIL Education @ Opendorse, a marketplace for athletes to build and monetize their NIL value and promote their brand. Bri is a First-Gen College graduate as well as earned All-Big 10 Honors with the Big Red. She gets real about her family, internal motivation to serve her people and playing for one of the longest tenured staffs in college softball. For the episode: https://opendorse.com/profile/bri-cassidy-profile As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-11-03 01:58 Episode #6 - The Worst Podcast Ever with Mike MurphyEpisode #6 - The Worst Podcast Ever with Mike Murphy This week we have Mike Murphy on the pod to talk all things hockey, mental health and Franklin the cat! “Be kind, spread your light and leave shitty people alone” For the ep: PHF Schedule https://www.premierhockeyfederation.com/stats#/100/schedule?season_id=4667 Check out the team near you, we highly recommend attending a game in person! Mike Murphy: Twitter - DigDeepBSB Instagram - mike.murphy.86 As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-10-27 02:24 Episode #5 - An inside look at Baseball in Canada with Jillian Stymest, Ally Stymest & Jenna JacksonWE HAVE GUESTS! Today, we have our first outside interview with Baseball Nova Scotia All-Stars Jillian Stymest, Ally Stymest and Jenna Jackson. We talk about the landscape of Women’s Baseball in Canada, their long careers and the people who have helped them along the way. Tune in for some authentic accents from Atlantic Canadian and to hear from Carly’s twin sister! For the Ep: Get involved! Baseball BC - https://www.baseball.bc.ca/female-selects Baseball AB - https://www.baseballalberta.com/girls-womens-contacts/ Baseball Sask - https://www.baseballsask.ca/player-programs/girls-baseball Baseball Manitoba - https://www.baseballmanitoba.ca/index.php/girls-baseball Baseball Ontario - https://www.baseballontario.com/program/Special.aspx?TopMenuID=100020 Baseball Quebec - https://www.baseballquebec.com/fr/index.html Baseball NS - https://www.baseballnovascotia.com/content/senior-women Baseball NB - https://www.baseballnb.ca/content/girls-program-information---information-sur-le-programme-pour-filles Baseball PEI - https://www.baseballpei.ca/ Baseball NL - http://www.nlgirlsbaseball.com/ As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-10-20 02:52 Episode #4 - What Happens After SportsThis week we are talking about the difficult transition from college/high school athletics to whatever is next. From playing professionally to not playing at all, we discuss the different ways to make the adjustment easier and move into your next phase of life. For the ep: Baylor article resource: https://baylorbears.com/sports/2020/3/16/dealing-with-transition-grief-after-the-end-of-collegiate-play.aspx?id=6502 Instagram @zoehicksss / @carlyjackson97 Twitter @zoehicks10 / @tuffmustard As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-10-13 02:00 Episode #3 - About Carly JacksonThis week, we have part 2 of our co-host interviews. Listen in for some real, raw conversation, including the story behind the hot dog infatuation, All-star game craziness and the future of the mullet! PHF Instagram pages: Boston Pride - @thebostonpride Buffalo Beauts - @buffalobeauts Connecticut Whale - @connecticutwhale Metropolitan Riveters - @riveters Minnesota Whitecaps - @mnwhitecaps Montreal Force - @laforcemontreal Toronto Six - @the.torontosix As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-10-06 02:00 Episode #2 - About Zoe HicksWhy listen to our podcast? Who are we anyways? Tune in to this interview style episode where we get some in depth, behind the scenes insight into one of our hosts, Zoe Hicks As promised: Professional Women’s Sports Leagues in North America PHF - Premier Hockey Federation NWSL - National Women’s Soccer League Athletes Unlimited Pro Sports - Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse & Softball WFA - Women’s Football Alliance WNFC - Women’s National Football Conference As always: Mental Health Resources Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
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Release Date: 2022-09-29 02:00 Episode #1 - IntroductionsTune in to have all your questions answered! Why did we chose the name? Who are we? Why did we start this podcast? Get all the details you could ever ask for in Episode #1! Show notes: Sports Illustrated Article - https://www.si.com/sports-illustrated/2021/03/24/womens-sports-gender-study-discrepancy Viewership Numbers for CWS & WCWS 2021 - https://justwomenssports.com/womens-college-world-series-tops-college-world-series-in-viewership/ Home of the PHF - https://www.premierhockeyfederation.com/ Mental Health Resources: Suicide Hotline (USA) - 988 Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 Crisis Text Line - 741741 Play Episode |
