Tue, Jul 11, 2023
In the debut episode of the Gaines for Girls Podcast, Riley sits down with the amazing Sharron Davies, a three-time Olympian and author. They dive deep into her experiences as an athlete and her perspective on the issue of males competing in women's sports. Sharron shares her journey, from her accomplishments in swimming to her advocacy for fair competition in women's sports. Riley and Sharron also address the current issue of male advantage in women's sports, which she believes is even worse than the East German era because it affects every sport at every level. She advocates for the protection of female athletes and the inclusion of an open and inclusive category in sports. Sharron emphasizes the importance of physical activity for mental health and asserts that females deserve equal opportunities. The Gaines for Girls Podcast is part of the Outkick Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
In this episode, Riley Gaines interviews Olivia Krolczyk, a student at the University of Cincinnati, who advocates for freedom of speech. Olivia shares her experience with her professor who reprimanded her for using the term "biological woman" in an essay. She explains that her grade dropped significantly and she and her mother sent emails to the professor to understand the situation. After filing a free speech complaint, her grade was initially changed, but the reprimand on her professor was quietly reversed. Olivia discusses the consequences and lack of dialogue with her professor, and her plans to continue speaking out.
Tue, Jul 25, 2023
In this episode, Riley is joined by Senator Tommy Tuberville. They discuss Tuberville's transition from coaching to running for Senate and his passion for improving education. They also focus on the topic of women's sports and the fight against biological men competing in women's sports. Coach Tuberville shares his frustrations and emphasizes the importance of fairness and safety. You'll also hear about Tuberville's work on name, image, and likeness compensation for college athletes. The Gaines for Girls Podcast is part of the Outkick Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday.
Tue, Aug 8, 2023
In this episode, Riley is joined by Paula Scanlan to discuss their experience at the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, where Governor Abbott ceremonially signed the Save Women's Sports Act. They express their support for the bill, which ensures that public-funded Texas universities must compete based on the sex they were assigned at birth. They mention the presence of protesters at the event who targeted young girls. They also discuss the importance of the Women's Bill of Rights, protection in areas beyond sports, and the need for accurate language to represent women's identity.
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
In this podcast episode, Riley welcomes Jackie Fulkrod, the former president of the Cheyenne Tennis Association board. Jackie shares her story about resigning from her position after learning that a transgender athlete would be competing in the women's draw of a tennis tournament. She discusses the unfair advantage that men have over women in sports and raises concerns about the potential impact on opportunities for women athletes.