Episode
Meadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
1:06:54
Published: Fri Apr 07 2023
Description
On this week's episode of The Meadowlarkers, Howard, Kate, and Amin take an in-depth look at the National Championship game between Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes and Angel Reese's LSU Tigers and the outpouring of opinions that followed. Why did basic basketball trash talk become such a huge controversy? Is this just part of sports coverage? Why do fans constantly search for "The Great White Hope?" How has the women's game actually evolved? Our crew gets to all this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapters
The Metalarkers podcast, with Kate, Howard, and Amin, introduces their latest episode but not before a quick advertisement.
00:00 - 01:00 (01:00)
Summary
The Metalarkers podcast, with Kate, Howard, and Amin, introduces their latest episode but not before a quick advertisement.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
A basketball player describes their celebration after winning a game and how their coach directed their celebration from the sidelines.
01:00 - 08:12 (07:11)
Summary
A basketball player describes their celebration after winning a game and how their coach directed their celebration from the sidelines.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The debate between what is considered swag versus merch is explored, with the conclusion being that swag is anything given away for free, while merch is something that is purchased.
08:12 - 10:43 (02:31)
Summary
The debate between what is considered swag versus merch is explored, with the conclusion being that swag is anything given away for free, while merch is something that is purchased.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The NCAA championship game received a record 9.9 million ratings on ESPN, leading to controversy over the behavior of the predominantly black players.
10:43 - 19:21 (08:37)
Summary
The NCAA championship game received a record 9.9 million ratings on ESPN, leading to controversy over the behavior of the predominantly black players. Some believe that the black players were "classless" and lacked respect for the game in comparison to the predominantly white players.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The college game often highlights the white ponytailed player despite the sport being a black queer game.
19:21 - 25:56 (06:35)
Summary
The college game often highlights the white ponytailed player despite the sport being a black queer game. Kaitlyn Clark's place in the game was a topic of discussion during clashes about Iowa's place in the game, with some suggesting she might need an attitude check, not because she's 15, but because she was receiving a lot of attention.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The history of black baseball shows that there is a racial dynamic of white people needing the 'Great White Hope' to check the sport.
25:56 - 32:12 (06:15)
Summary
The history of black baseball shows that there is a racial dynamic of white people needing the 'Great White Hope' to check the sport. There is a discrepancy between white and black basketball players in terms of language usage, and its impact on the game.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
In this podcast, the speakers delve into the origins and evolution of trash talking in basketball, from its roots in Jewish and country games to its place in the modern urban and black game.
32:12 - 38:08 (05:56)
Summary
In this podcast, the speakers delve into the origins and evolution of trash talking in basketball, from its roots in Jewish and country games to its place in the modern urban and black game. They also explore how the women’s game differs in terms of trash talking and its place in the sport.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
This transcript discusses men's underarm health concerns such as sweat and odor, as well as promoting Miller Lite beer.
38:08 - 43:53 (05:44)
Summary
This transcript discusses men's underarm health concerns such as sweat and odor, as well as promoting Miller Lite beer.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
As the women's game becomes more athletic and individualistic, the challenge for defenses to stop players who can take over the game by themselves will also increase.
43:53 - 52:29 (08:36)
Summary
As the women's game becomes more athletic and individualistic, the challenge for defenses to stop players who can take over the game by themselves will also increase. Fundamental play is being pushed out of the game to broaden its appeal, and icons such as Kobe Bryant have given it a boost.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Caitlin Clark's skills as a basketball player were on full display during the NCAA tournament, with her speed and ability to get to the rim making her unstoppable even against the fastest of guards.
52:29 - 57:53 (05:23)
Summary
Caitlin Clark's skills as a basketball player were on full display during the NCAA tournament, with her speed and ability to get to the rim making her unstoppable even against the fastest of guards.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Rebecca Lobo and Howard Bryant discuss the importance of recognizing and promoting women's basketball history in order to increase its popularity and give the players the recognition they deserve.
57:53 - 1:05:27 (07:34)
Summary
Rebecca Lobo and Howard Bryant discuss the importance of recognizing and promoting women's basketball history in order to increase its popularity and give the players the recognition they deserve.
EpisodeMeadowlarkers 74: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The growth of women's sports comes with hot takes but Caitlin Clarke will be remembered as a Pied Piper who brought people to and kept people in the sport.
1:05:28 - 1:06:57 (01:28)
Summary
The growth of women's sports comes with hot takes but Caitlin Clarke will be remembered as a Pied Piper who brought people to and kept people in the sport.