The Match-Up with Aliyah
The Match-Up with Aliyah pairs a high-profile athlete with another notable guest from a different world; music, comedy, business, fashion, sports and beyond. Through candid conversation, playful prompts, and Aliyah’s warm hosting style, each duo discovers shared experiences and human moments that connect them far beyond their resumes.
Episodes
From Jaws to the Frozen North with Surfers Izzi Gomez & Sanoa Olin
Today we match up Big-wave surfer Izzi Gomez and Canadian Olympian Sanoa Olin to talk about the friendship that turned them into surfing sisters. They compare big-wave and cold-water surfing, the risks that come with pushing their limits, and how they’ve learned to trust themselves when hesitation isn’t an option. Plus, camping disasters, surfing misconceptions, and whether Sanoa will
Beach Volleyball’s Dynamic Duos: TKN & the Crabb Brothers
Beach volleyball stars Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss join brothers and fellow beach volleyball standouts Taylor and Trevor Crabb for a conversation about chemistry, competition, and what it takes to find the right partner. We talk about rivalries, what it takes to thrive as a duo, lessons from the Olympics, and why sometimes the secret to winning is remembering to have fun.See omnystudio.com/list
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The WNBA's Saniya Rivers and The Aunties on Found Family
WNBA rising star Saniya Rivers joins Tracie and Cheryl—the internet's favorite Aunties—for a conversation about grief, faith, social media, and the power of chosen family. We talk about how a chance meeting courtside turned into a genuine friendship, discuss the responsibility of sharing their lives online, and laugh through TikTok trends, WNBA fandom, and life on and off the court.&nb
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From Rivals to Sirens with PWHL's Casey O'Brien and Emma Peschel
Former college rivals Casey O'Brien and Emma Peschel join us to talk about trading one of women's hockey's fiercest rivalries for a shared locker room with the New York Sirens. We talk about what it was like battling each other in multiple national championship games, making the jump to the PWHL, adjusting to life as professional athletes, and helping grow women's hockey in New York. We swap stori
Reissue: The Foundation of Women’s Soccer: Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy
In celebration of the World Cup, we're reissuing our episode with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach. From their early days on the U.S. Women’s National Team to fighting for equal pay and reshaping women’s sports, they reflect on what it takes to build a winning culture, and how the impact of that work still continues. They share stories from the locker room, lessons in teamwo
The W's Youngest Team Has Something to Say: Cass Prosper and Michaela Onyenwere
Washington Mystics teammates Michaela Onyenwere and Cass Prosper join The Match-Up to talk about building chemistry on one of the WNBA's youngest rosters, navigating the leap from college to the pros, and why their team's togetherness has become its greatest strength. They swap stories from a historic quadruple-overtime thriller, discuss mentorship, coaching, Canadian basketball, and life in D.C.,
Cultivating a Winning Culture with WNBA Legend Chamique Holdsclaw and Coach Sandy Brondello
On this episode of The Match-Up, WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw reconnects with Sandy Brondello, the coach whose compassion and leadership left a lasting mark on her life. We reflect on their shared history, the evolution of the WNBA over the last 30 years, and why relationships, trust, and mental health have become just as important as wins and losses. From building championship cultures to growi
From Canoes to Cliffs with Natalie Allport & Sofia Jensen
Olympian sprint canoeist Sophia Jensen and professional snowboarder Natalie Allport prove that great friendships can thrive across completely different sports. The two Canadian athletes share how they became training partners, support each other through the highs and lows of elite competition, and navigate mental health, pressure, and the challenges of pursuing Olympic dreams. We swap stories abou
Making Your Own Lane with Racing Driver Katherine Legge and Comedian Megan Gailey
Race car driver Katherine Legge and comedian Megan Gailey may come from different worlds, but they share an appreciation for sports, ambition, and carving out a place in male-dominated industries. From Indianapolis sports culture and chasing unconventional dreams to motherhood, confidence, and learning to tune out the noise, we swap stories about taking risks, building careers on their own terms,
Reissue: Punches and Punchlines with Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes
What happens when a two-time Olympic gold medalist meets an Emmy-winning comedian? In this premiere episode of The Match-Up, Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes discover they have more in common than you’d think, and Wanda talks about coaching boxing in her new movie, Undercard. The pair bond over breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, the importance of building your brand, and how hum
Carli Lloyd Meets Carli Lloyd: Greatness on the Pitch and the Court
What happens when two elite athletes with the exact same name finally meet? On this episode of The Match-Up, soccer legend Carli Lloyd and Olympic volleyball star Carli Lloyd compare notes on a lifetime of mistaken identities, competing at the highest level, and what it takes to become one of the best in the world. Equal parts funny, insightful, and inspiring, this conversation proves these two Ca
WWE Meets Esports: AJ Mendez and Jeannail "Cuddle_Core" Carter
Esports star Jeannail "Cuddle_Core" Carter and WWE legend AJ Mendez sit down with Aliyah to talk gaming, wrestling, representation, mental health, and the resilience it takes to succeed when you don't always see yourself represented in the spaces you love. On this funny, inspiring, and unexpectedly relatable episode they prove that competitors are competitors—no matter the arena.See omnystud
WNBA Legends and the Next Generation: Ticha Penicheiro and Bridget Carleton
In this episode of The Match-Up, we sit down with Bridget Carleton and her longtime agent and WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro for a conversation about growth, confidence, and the evolution of women’s basketball. From Bridget’s journey from small-town Canada to becoming the first pick in the WNBA expansion draft, to Ticha’s impact as both a Hall of Fame-caliber point guard and now a
Boards, Barrels and Big Risks with Mariah Duran and Erin Brooks
Today on The Match-Up, we pair Olympian skateboarder and two-time X Games gold medalist Mariah Duran with Erin Brooks, the 2025 WSL Rookie of the Year and the first Canadian to qualify for the World Surf League Championship Tour. The two bond over the overlap between surfing and skateboarding, swap sport-specific lingo, and touch on how sometimes watching Disney movies on an airplane can be more e
The Foundation of Women’s Soccer: Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy
On this episode, we sit down with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach for a conversation about friendship, leadership, and legacy. From their early days on the U.S. Women’s National Team to fighting for equal pay and reshaping women’s sports, they reflect on what it takes to build a winning culture, and how the impact of that work still continues. They share stories from the lo
Have the Audacity to Win with Odessa Jenkins and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Comedian, actress, and viral icon Anjelah Johnson-Reyes sits down with athlete, entrepreneur, and the force behind women’s professional football, Odessa “OJ” Jenkins for a conversation about what it really takes to build something from nothing. From going viral and selling out theaters to creating a league where women can finally thrive, both women share what it means to bet on y
Success, Scrutiny, Sisterhood with Ashlyn Harris and Rennae Stubbs
Ashlyn Harris and Rennae Stubbs share the story behind their fast friendship and reflect on life at the top of women’s sports. From fighting for equality to navigating retirement and identity beyond competition, they explore resilience, vulnerability, and the power of showing up for each other on and off the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the Deep End with Ali Truwit and Kate Douglass
Olympic champion Kate Douglass reunites with a fellow pro: Paralympic champion and shark attack survivor Ali Truwit. From their high-school swim practices to the biggest stage in the world, the two share how they’ve pushed each other to dream bigger, the journey that got them to where they are today, and how the support system behind every athlete matters just as much as the medals, if not m
Punches and Punchlines with Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes
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