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WOMEN’S SPORTS.

New Episode Out Now

Naomi Osaka. Simone Biles. Amanda Anisimova.


Three athletes who walked away from competition to protect their peace — and came back stronger than ever. In this episode, Andrea and Meredith unpack how women in sports are redefining strength, mental health, and what it means to win on their own terms.

Two women wearing Los Angeles jackets watch a basketball game in an arena filled with spectators.

Who We Are

Riding the Bench is where women’s sports meet culture, business, and real talk.


Hosted by Andrea Bottiani and Meredith Schroeder, the show breaks down the biggest stories in women’s sports. From the WNBA to tennis and beyond, and through a lens of power, culture, and fandom.

Smart, funny, and unfiltered, it’s everything you love about the game minus the box scores.

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