Drop the Balls Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/drop-the-balls Welcome to Drop the Balls, the podcast where women talk about all things sports. This is the place for anyone who’s ever sat in a group chat, a stadium, a living room or a bar, wondering if they’re supposed to already know what an “offside” is and just… didn’t. Each episode breaks down the sports world in a way that actually makes sense, from rules and teams to culture, chaos and everything in between, while also making space for women’s voices in a space that hasn't always made it easy to be heard. Across the series, we bring in women working in sports, athletes, broadcasters and industry insiders, to share their experiences, their paths and what it’s really like being in the game behind the game. © 2026 Emma Liberta e0d5a3f5-6178-5ac4-86ae-860214a617e4 yes en Mon, 04 May 2026 15:46:43 -0700 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:47:04 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/Hh5Q6GxqpjOJXiI0yTTGI9oSK4kLS9lqfDvCfcv_-yk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MDY1/Y2EzNWUzMzUzYTc5/MTgwMDU2OGI4NGMw/MTRmOC5wbmc.jpg Drop the Balls episodic Emma Liberta Welcome to Drop the Balls, the podcast where women talk about all things sports. This is the place for anyone who’s ever sat in a group chat, a stadium, a living room or a bar, wondering if they’re supposed to already know what an “offside” is and just… didn’t. Each episode breaks down the sports world in a way that actually makes sense, from rules and teams to culture, chaos and everything in between, while also making space for women’s voices in a space that hasn't always made it easy to be heard. Across the series, we bring in women working in sports, athletes, broadcasters and industry insiders, to share their experiences, their paths and what it’s really like being in the game behind the game. Welcome to Drop the Balls, the podcast where women talk about all things sports. Emma Liberta No No Episode 4: New Fan Starter Pack with Lorelei Jager and Alexis Downie 4 4 Episode 4: New Fan Starter Pack with Lorelei Jager and Alexis Downie full 012a080f-fa3d-4bcc-80aa-ff773e066cca https://share.transistor.fm/s/b912461b Choosing a sports team can feel like picking a personality trait; suddenly, everyone is judging your decision like it defines you as a person. Big markets, small markets, bandwagon accusations… It's a lot. In this episode of Drop the Balls, podcast host Emma Liberta cuts through all of that and reminds you it really doesn’t have to be that serious. Where you pick a team because of a childhood memory, a jersey color, or because someone like Shohei Ohtani or Caitlin Clark caught your attention, it all counts. There’s no “right” way to become a fan, and honestly, half the fun is figuring it out as you go.


What makes this episode stand out, though, is hearing from people who’ve turned that same curiosity into a career. Lorelei Jager,  social media coordinator for Purdue sports, shares how she went from switching majors to finding her place in sports media, while Alexis Downie, Host and Content Producer for Anaheim Ducks Stream, gets real about the grind of breaking into the industry, unpaid jobs, networking, sticking it out when it’s not glamorous. It’s equal parts guide and reality check, mixing beginner-friendly advice with behind-the-scenes insight that makes the sports world feel a lot more accessible and a lot less intimidating. 

]]> Choosing a sports team can feel like picking a personality trait; suddenly, everyone is judging your decision like it defines you as a person. Big markets, small markets, bandwagon accusations… It's a lot. In this episode of Drop the Balls, podcast host Emma Liberta cuts through all of that and reminds you it really doesn’t have to be that serious. Where you pick a team because of a childhood memory, a jersey color, or because someone like Shohei Ohtani or Caitlin Clark caught your attention, it all counts. There’s no “right” way to become a fan, and honestly, half the fun is figuring it out as you go.


What makes this episode stand out, though, is hearing from people who’ve turned that same curiosity into a career. Lorelei Jager,  social media coordinator for Purdue sports, shares how she went from switching majors to finding her place in sports media, while Alexis Downie, Host and Content Producer for Anaheim Ducks Stream, gets real about the grind of breaking into the industry, unpaid jobs, networking, sticking it out when it’s not glamorous. It’s equal parts guide and reality check, mixing beginner-friendly advice with behind-the-scenes insight that makes the sports world feel a lot more accessible and a lot less intimidating. 

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 13:23:27 -0700 Emma Liberta Emma Liberta 2033 Choosing a sports team can feel like picking a personality trait; suddenly, everyone is judging your decision like it defines you as a person. Big markets, small markets, bandwagon accusations… It's a lot. In this episode of Drop the Balls, podcast host Emma Liberta cuts through all of that and reminds you it really doesn’t have to be that serious. Where you pick a team because of a childhood memory, a jersey color, or because someone like Shohei Ohtani or Caitlin Clark caught your attention, it all counts. There’s no “right” way to become a fan, and honestly, half the fun is figuring it out as you go.


What makes this episode stand out, though, is hearing from people who’ve turned that same curiosity into a career. Lorelei Jager,  social media coordinator for Purdue sports, shares how she went from switching majors to finding her place in sports media, while Alexis Downie, Host and Content Producer for Anaheim Ducks Stream, gets real about the grind of breaking into the industry, unpaid jobs, networking, sticking it out when it’s not glamorous. It’s equal parts guide and reality check, mixing beginner-friendly advice with behind-the-scenes insight that makes the sports world feel a lot more accessible and a lot less intimidating. 

]]> No Episode 3: Baseball 101 with Kelly Nash 3 3 Episode 3: Baseball 101 with Kelly Nash full 65ae4810-09e7-45ee-a8e4-2501d028de87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65e9b43c Baseball can feel a little getting added to a group chat late, where everyone already knows each other and all the inside jokes. There’s a lot going on, a lot of random terms being thrown around, and at some point, you just nod and pretend you get it. Totally normal. But in this episode of Drop The Balls, podcast host Emma Liberta basically hands you the cheat code. She breaks down the game piece by piece: innings, out, positions, all of it, so you're not just sitting there wondering why everyone just cheered for what looked like a routine ground ball. And yes, we talk about players like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, because if you’re going to learn baseball, you might as well start with the people carrying it.


But it’s not just rules and players, because let’s be honest, that can only take you so far. In this episode, Kelly Nash, MLB and NHL Network TV host, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like working in sports. She talks about getting into the industry, navigating a space that hasn’t always made room for women, and proving that knowing your stuff matters a lot more than proving it to random guys on the internet. Between breaking down the basics and hearing from someone who lives every day, the episode turns baseball from something confusing into something you can actually follow and maybe even talk about without second-guessing yourself.

]]> Baseball can feel a little getting added to a group chat late, where everyone already knows each other and all the inside jokes. There’s a lot going on, a lot of random terms being thrown around, and at some point, you just nod and pretend you get it. Totally normal. But in this episode of Drop The Balls, podcast host Emma Liberta basically hands you the cheat code. She breaks down the game piece by piece: innings, out, positions, all of it, so you're not just sitting there wondering why everyone just cheered for what looked like a routine ground ball. And yes, we talk about players like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, because if you’re going to learn baseball, you might as well start with the people carrying it.


But it’s not just rules and players, because let’s be honest, that can only take you so far. In this episode, Kelly Nash, MLB and NHL Network TV host, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like working in sports. She talks about getting into the industry, navigating a space that hasn’t always made room for women, and proving that knowing your stuff matters a lot more than proving it to random guys on the internet. Between breaking down the basics and hearing from someone who lives every day, the episode turns baseball from something confusing into something you can actually follow and maybe even talk about without second-guessing yourself.

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 13:22:16 -0700 Emma Liberta Emma Liberta 1769 Baseball can feel a little getting added to a group chat late, where everyone already knows each other and all the inside jokes. There’s a lot going on, a lot of random terms being thrown around, and at some point, you just nod and pretend you get it. Totally normal. But in this episode of Drop The Balls, podcast host Emma Liberta basically hands you the cheat code. She breaks down the game piece by piece: innings, out, positions, all of it, so you're not just sitting there wondering why everyone just cheered for what looked like a routine ground ball. And yes, we talk about players like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, because if you’re going to learn baseball, you might as well start with the people carrying it.


But it’s not just rules and players, because let’s be honest, that can only take you so far. In this episode, Kelly Nash, MLB and NHL Network TV host, gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like working in sports. She talks about getting into the industry, navigating a space that hasn’t always made room for women, and proving that knowing your stuff matters a lot more than proving it to random guys on the internet. Between breaking down the basics and hearing from someone who lives every day, the episode turns baseball from something confusing into something you can actually follow and maybe even talk about without second-guessing yourself.

]]> No Episode 2: Women Belong in Sports with Arden Louchheim 2 2 Episode 2: Women Belong in Sports with Arden Louchheim full 5bc8e326-eab3-4b84-82b2-596e1f522bab https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad297b84 Walking into a sports conversation as a girl can feel less like a discussion and more like an interrogation. Suddenly you’re being asked to “name five players,” explain a rule on the spot, or prove you know what you’re talking about, while the guys around you get to just… exist. In this episode of Drop The Balls, Emma Liberta calls that out for what it is and flips the script, breaking down why women belong in these conversations without having to earn a seat at the table. 


The episode gets even more real with Arden Louchheim, a junior on the Nebraska golf team shares what it’s actually like trying to build a career in sports while navigating constant doubt and sexism. From golf courses to broadcast rooms, she discusses the pressure to prove herself and why she refuses to shrink her voice to fit the space. Between bold takes, honest stories, and a few moments that will have listeners thinking “yeah, that’s happened to me too,” this episode isn’t just about sports, it’s about confidence, ownership and finally being heard.

]]> Walking into a sports conversation as a girl can feel less like a discussion and more like an interrogation. Suddenly you’re being asked to “name five players,” explain a rule on the spot, or prove you know what you’re talking about, while the guys around you get to just… exist. In this episode of Drop The Balls, Emma Liberta calls that out for what it is and flips the script, breaking down why women belong in these conversations without having to earn a seat at the table. 


The episode gets even more real with Arden Louchheim, a junior on the Nebraska golf team shares what it’s actually like trying to build a career in sports while navigating constant doubt and sexism. From golf courses to broadcast rooms, she discusses the pressure to prove herself and why she refuses to shrink her voice to fit the space. Between bold takes, honest stories, and a few moments that will have listeners thinking “yeah, that’s happened to me too,” this episode isn’t just about sports, it’s about confidence, ownership and finally being heard.

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 13:21:06 -0700 Emma Liberta Emma Liberta 1548 Walking into a sports conversation as a girl can feel less like a discussion and more like an interrogation. Suddenly you’re being asked to “name five players,” explain a rule on the spot, or prove you know what you’re talking about, while the guys around you get to just… exist. In this episode of Drop The Balls, Emma Liberta calls that out for what it is and flips the script, breaking down why women belong in these conversations without having to earn a seat at the table. 


The episode gets even more real with Arden Louchheim, a junior on the Nebraska golf team shares what it’s actually like trying to build a career in sports while navigating constant doubt and sexism. From golf courses to broadcast rooms, she discusses the pressure to prove herself and why she refuses to shrink her voice to fit the space. Between bold takes, honest stories, and a few moments that will have listeners thinking “yeah, that’s happened to me too,” this episode isn’t just about sports, it’s about confidence, ownership and finally being heard.

]]> No Episode 1: Back to the Basics with Lauren and Hannah Camenzind 1 1 Episode 1: Back to the Basics with Lauren and Hannah Camenzind full 59689c1a-b0e0-47fe-a8ea-6db46cddbcfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/4164f47f Hockey can look like pure chaos until someone finally explains it, players flying around on the ice, whistles blowing for reasons no one bothers to explain and fans throwing hats like that’s somehow normal. In this episode of Drop the Balls, Emma Liberta takes all those confusing terms, icing, offside, power plays, and turns them into something you’ll actually understand the next time you watch a game. And just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, she jumps to basketball, baseball and football, breaking down phrases like traveling, pick and roll and walk-offs, so you’re not just sitting there Googling mid-game. 


This episode also features two Nebraska softball players, Lauren and Hannah Camenzind, who bring a whole different perspective as collegiate athletes. They don’t just explain the terms; they talk about what it’s actually like to live them, from competing at a high level to navigating the sports world as women. Between the breakdowns, real experiences and a quick “Balls in Play” segment covering recent sports news, the episode turns a bunch of confusing phrases into something you can actually follow.


]]> Hockey can look like pure chaos until someone finally explains it, players flying around on the ice, whistles blowing for reasons no one bothers to explain and fans throwing hats like that’s somehow normal. In this episode of Drop the Balls, Emma Liberta takes all those confusing terms, icing, offside, power plays, and turns them into something you’ll actually understand the next time you watch a game. And just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, she jumps to basketball, baseball and football, breaking down phrases like traveling, pick and roll and walk-offs, so you’re not just sitting there Googling mid-game. 


This episode also features two Nebraska softball players, Lauren and Hannah Camenzind, who bring a whole different perspective as collegiate athletes. They don’t just explain the terms; they talk about what it’s actually like to live them, from competing at a high level to navigating the sports world as women. Between the breakdowns, real experiences and a quick “Balls in Play” segment covering recent sports news, the episode turns a bunch of confusing phrases into something you can actually follow.


]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 13:18:14 -0700 Emma Liberta Emma Liberta 1493 Hockey can look like pure chaos until someone finally explains it, players flying around on the ice, whistles blowing for reasons no one bothers to explain and fans throwing hats like that’s somehow normal. In this episode of Drop the Balls, Emma Liberta takes all those confusing terms, icing, offside, power plays, and turns them into something you’ll actually understand the next time you watch a game. And just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, she jumps to basketball, baseball and football, breaking down phrases like traveling, pick and roll and walk-offs, so you’re not just sitting there Googling mid-game. 


This episode also features two Nebraska softball players, Lauren and Hannah Camenzind, who bring a whole different perspective as collegiate athletes. They don’t just explain the terms; they talk about what it’s actually like to live them, from competing at a high level to navigating the sports world as women. Between the breakdowns, real experiences and a quick “Balls in Play” segment covering recent sports news, the episode turns a bunch of confusing phrases into something you can actually follow.


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