Draft Queens

Two gals making sports and fantasy football more awesome for everybody. On “Draft Queens,” Kait and Michele tackle Fantasy Football start ‘em sit ‘em, the biggest sports headlines of the week, talk upcoming match-ups, fancy sports jargon, weekly sports culture + drama -- sometimes over a beer for their Drafts on Drafts segment -- and just generally make sense of all things going on in the wide world of sports. Whether you’re already a sports fan, or trying to become one, this show has something for you.

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[Drafts on Drafts] The Summer Olympics are Coming
<p>This Friday, July 23rd is the Opening Ceremony for the much anticipated 2020 Olympics in Tokyo -- even though it's coming a year late in 2021. Before you watch, tune in to this Drafts on Drafts episode with Kait &amp; Michele so you know who to watch, and what to expect this year, from Team USA.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
26 min
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[NFL Conference Breakdown] NFC North
<p>Two words will make or break the NFC North this year: <strong>Aaron. Rodgers.</strong> Tune in to hear how the tables could turn if Rodgers doesn’t report to training camp in two weeks, by July 27th… And how that alone could flip the North upside down.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
32 min
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[Drafts on Drafts] The Match: Tom Brady vs. Aar...
<p>Over the span of finishing one beer, your Draft Queens -- Kait and Michele -- break down one of the most epic chirp-fests of all time: Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson, teeing off against Aaron Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau. And it. Gets. Feisty.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
29 min
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[NFL Conference Breakdown] NFC South
<p>Is the NFC South the most iconic <strong>AND </strong>abysmal conference in the entire NFL, at the same time? Listen in to find out what your Draft Queens think… (Spoiler alert: Very possibly yes.)</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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[Drafts on Drafts] Kim Kardashian Joins The Sum...
<p><strong>NEW EPISODE SEGMENT ALERT! </strong>Welcome to our brand new Wednesday morning episode, Drafts On Drafts -- the new show part of the Draft Queens feed, that is centered around your Draft Queens, Kait and Michele, talking about one sports and culture topic over a beer. Once that beer is gone, the topic talk is over! Stay tuned every Wednesday at 8AM ET to chat over a cold beer, with hot topics. This is Drafts On Drafts.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
20 min
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[NFL Conference Breakdown] AFC South
<p>This conference holds a very important place in Kait’s heart, and is emotionally getting broken down today by your Draft Queens, Kait and Michele. There are some shockers in this one fam, so stay tuned for how we round out the AFC today!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
31 min
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[NFL Conference Breakdown] AFC North
<p>One of the strongest and potentially most competitive conferences are getting broken down today by your Draft Queens, Kait and Michele. We have one VERY bold prediction, and your DQ’s have a major dilemma when they find themselves disagreeing on the rankings of this conference. Tune in to hear all today’s drama and, most importantly, talk football!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
24 min
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[NFL Conference Breakdown] AFC West
<p>Last week your Draft Queens broke down the AFC East -- this week, they’re going to the opposite coast, perfectly timed with Kait’s trip to LA. The DQ’s get right into the AFC West, and even introduce a fun, brand new segment... Tune in!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
28 min
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[NFL Conference Breakdown] AFC East
<p>It’s time to get back to <strong>all football, all the time</strong>. Over the next eight episodes, your Draft Queens are breaking down all eight conferences in the National Football League. Plain and simple. First up is Michele’s favorite conference in the entire league… The AFC East. Kait and Michele will be breaking down the four teams in the East, and then power ranking the Dolphins, Bills, Patriots, and Jets. (But sadly, as always, no crystal balls.) So, let’s get into it!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
27 min
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Game, Set, Match: The Tennis Grand Slam Episode
<p>Your Draft Queens are out here talkin’ tennis today, in honor of the French Open -- so if you want to learn about tennis, or any of the latest around Naomi Osaka, we’re here for you. Stay tuned for a special tennis pro guest joining the show later in the episode and dropping some facts -- along with Kait attempting to stump Michele on some trivia as well. All of that and more on today’s show!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
40 min
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The NFL 2021 Schedule Strength Breakdown; NBA P...
<p>With the NFL draft behind us, now all eyes are on the 2021 schedule for the National Football League and notable matchups and power rankings. We’ll go through the easiest and hardest strengths of schedules for the upcoming 17-game season, as well as NBA Playoffs doing a “Play-In” Round -- and of course, your Huddle! Today, it’s featuring some Indy 500 and Golf coverage. Break out the crystal balls, DQ-uties, and here we go!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
43 min
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The NFL Draft Recap; Early NFL Team Power Ranki...
<p>We are still SO. Incredibly. Ready. To talk football. So we’re going to do more of us. Bonus content for any Kentucky Derby fans as we break down the origins of Medina Spirit in the huddle, and power rank everyone in the NFL from both a team-by-team, and a 2021 draft level. Tune in!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
43 min
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The 2021 NFL Draft Episode
<p>The title says it all - We’re FINALLY back to football, DQties. On this episode, the NFL Draft is upon us, and Kait &amp; Michele do some football matchmaking… Tune in to find out how!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
55 min
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MLB Opening Week; The Masters Weekend Preview; ...
<p><strong>This. Week. Has. Everything. </strong>Are you a baseball fan? Your Draft Queens cover MLB Opening Week. Do you like golf, or do you want to learn more about one of the major tournaments? The Masters weekend kicks off, and we have a roundup of what to expect. Do you love March Madness? We have men’s and women’s roundups. And last but not least, some JUICY tidbits about Aaron Rodgers (as always), the Astros, and Kevin Durant. All that and more on today’s episode of Draft Queens.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
47 min
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March Madness 101 & Sweet 16 Preview (ft. Maria...
<p>Your Draft Queens hit the air for a complete NCAA Sweet 16 breakdown. We’ll be projecting the NCAA tournament Davids and Goliaths, the top head-to-head matchups of the weekend, and finally, Kait &amp; Michele bring on an honorary Draft Queen and general basketball badass, Maria Marino. Special bonus Huddle for our NFL fans… Tune in!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
71 min
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Mid-Season NBA Standings; The NBA All-Star Game...
<p>It’s Season 3 of DQ and they’re back! Tune in as your Draft Queens, Kait and Michele, hit the air for Season 3 today; A season like no other since it’s the NFL off-season. Today, it’s all about basketball: We’re doing a mid-season check in and a breakdown of the East and West NBA Conferences, reflecting on the NBA All-Star Game, and even getting into 2 Chainz and Quavo getting on the court. All that, and a breakdown of NFL franchise tags and what they mean in today’s huddle. It’s Season Three, let’s go!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
56 min
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[E24] The Super Bowl LV Recap Show + DQ Season ...
<p>It’s the finale episode of your Draft Queens’ Sesson 2! Tune in for all things Super Bowl LV: the game, the commercials, the halftime show, and even the after parties in Disney and Tampa Bay. Plus in today’s huddle, we get into Aaron Rodgers’ engagement (?!); There’s trouble in paradise for A.Rod and J.Lo amid cheating rumors; and finally, Gronk teaches his spike to Mickey and Minnie at Disney while Brady gets bombed on a yacht and almost tosses the Lombardi trophy into the river. It’s a big finale episode y’all, let’s go!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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[E23] Super Bowl LV: Mahomes vs. Brady. (Also, ...
<p>It’s what we’ve been waiting for all year, DQ fans: The Big Game. It’s Super Bowl LV this weekend with the GOAT, Tom Brady and the Buccs, versus “the Billy GOAT” (as Michele says), Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Who will leave as this year’s World Champions? And will Kait see the MVP at Disney World? And then, in today’s Huddle: Aaron Rodgers has a girlfriend (whose name is hard to pronounce it turns out), and Pro Darts is back -- but we didn’t know it even left? All on today’s episode!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
60 min
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[E22] The Super Bowl Halftime Show ...Show. (Pl...
<p>It’s the Super Bowl Halftime Show episode! We’re power ranking the best, worst, and weirdest of all time with our special guest and pop culture guru, Beth Mahoney, with a bunch of our favorite fan voicemails as well. And as always, we’ll spill this week’s sports tea on The Huddle about women’s hockey.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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[E21] AFC + NFC Championships; Drew Brees’ Lega...
<p>One day, and one day only, of football this weekend ladies and gentlemen. Get ready for your AFC and NFL Winners who will decide the Super Bowl -- and your Draft Queens have some very different points of view. Tune in for a little fiery argument over who makes it to the big game -- plus, some Cricket and UFC coverage (??) and one last week of DFS betting strategy.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
56 min
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[E20] IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! Breaking Down the NFL ...
<p>Kait and Michele both take a spin around the sun this week, and what a wonderful weekend it was to celebrate a birthday. We’ve got Saturday and Sunday Divisional Rounds, furthering Super Bowl predictions, and some juicy tea is spilled: We’re talking James Harden traded to the Nets (and having to pay 13 MILLION dollars in taxes), and the massively juicy new HBO Documentary about Tiger Woods. All that and more on today’s episode, wherever you listen.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
54 min
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[E19] New Year, New DQ; The NFL Wildcard Games;...
<p><em>HAPPY NEW YEAR, DQ LISTENERS!</em> It’s a beautiful weekend for some Saturday and Sunday Wildcards, and Kait &amp; Michele are kicking off the new year with their playoff predictions and Super Bowl hopefuls. Also, some BIG things are happening in 2021: Major soccer scandals, regular season trades and firings, and even a few giant bonuses (cough, Antonio Brown.) Welcome to 2021, and your Draft Queens are thrilled to be back in your earballs!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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[RE-AIR] The Story of College Football Bowls on...
<p>In the spirit of the New Year, your Draft Queens are re-airing last year's New Year's Day episode, breaking down the history and stories behind the New Year's Six (NY6), aka the top six major <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Division_I_Football_Bowl_Subdivision" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NCAA Division I Football Bowl </a><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowl_game" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">games</a>: the <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Bowl_Game" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rose Bowl</a>, <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Bowl" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sugar Bowl</a>, <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Bowl" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orange Bowl</a>, <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_Bowl_Classic" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cotton Bowl</a>, <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peach_Bowl" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peach Bowl</a>, and <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_Bowl" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fiesta Bowl</a>. Happy 2021 y’all, let’s get into it!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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[E17] A Very Merry DQ Episode and 2020 BLOOPERS
<p>Happy Holidays to each and every one of our DQ-uties. As our gift, we have a very merry episode to round out 2020! Tune in for a bidding farewell to 2020 from Kait and Michele, a brief history of Christmas and football, and of course, this year’s bloopers. <em><strong>WE LOVE YOU! See you on January 1st, 2021!</strong></em></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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[E16] Lamar Jackson “Cramping” Conspiracy Theor...
<p>Knocked out of your fantasy playoffs? Good timing! Your Draft Queens are <strong>settling their season-long bets</strong> as fantasy playoffs come to a close, and for the other losers out there, your DQ’s have <strong>a list of other random things you can do if you’ve been eliminated from your playoff picture.</strong> Also on today’s show, some <em><strong>massive </strong></em>conspiracy theories about Lamar Jackson take over the huddle this week -- and for those of you still setting your lineups, we’ve got your <strong>Week 15 Start 'Em Sit 'Em.</strong></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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