Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay host Slander & Slay, a show at the intersection of sports and pop culture. Each week, Tracy and Nikki bring the group chat to life, discussing the biggest stories dominating sports and entertainment.
Hosts: Tracy Sandler, Nikki Kay
Producer: Akua Murphy
Perfect JJ is BACK, NBA Chaos & The Rams Are in Trouble
Tracy and Nikki cover a lot this week, starting with Nikki’s surging UCLA Bruins under first-year coach Bob Chesney. They make peace with the Dodgers’ NLCS exit, give the Brewers their flowers, and celebrate JJ McCarthy being named the Giants’ starting quarterback. The NBA is back, with Luka’s Lakers beating the Warriors and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stealing the show with his postgame comments. Then they discuss the Jalen Hurts blood clot situation and how the Eagles and the NFL handled it, exp...
15 Oct 2026
NLCS Down 0-3: Dodgers Therapy Session
The Dodgers are down 0-3 to the Brewers in the NLCS, and Tracy and Nikki are working through it live. They talk about a tired, older team coming off back-to-back World Series wins, why the Brewers are simply the better team right now, and Dave Roberts’ Game 3 decisions. They push back on the blame game and defend Shohei Ohtani and also answer the big hypothetical: what would it take to believe in a comeback if the Dodgers win Game 4? Plus: the possibility of a Midwest World Series, a plea for...
8 Oct 2026
October Brain: Dodgers Advance & Week 5 Picks
Tracy and Nikki are fully in October mode, ping-ponging between baseball and football. First up: the Dodgers are headed to a third straight NLCS, so who was right, the doubter or the “everyone calm down” camp? They give Dave Roberts NLDS MVP, tackle the “best-run franchise” debate, preview the Brewers rematch, and make the case for Max Muncy in the Hall of Fame conversation. Then it’s on to Week 5: the hot-mess teams (Bucs, Texans, Chargers), Sean Payton taking back play-calling, picks for th...
Tracy and Nikki break down a packed October week, starting with the MLB playoffs. Tracy tells Dodgers fans to calm down in a five-game NLDS, while they dig into Shohei's injury, a cold lineup, and the Padres' 0-2 hole against the Brewers. In the NFL, Nikki shares her first trip to Levi's Stadium as a fan in over ten years (with a ranking of NFL press boxes), and they call it a week-to-week league where only the 49ers and Chiefs have looked great. Plus: Stafford's interceptions in the Rams' co...
24 Sept 2026
Week 2 Recap: Contenders, Chaos & Taylor's New Songs
Tracy and Nikki kick things off with breaking Taylor Swift news — four new songs dropping Friday! Plus speculation on whether wedding photos are coming too — before diving into Week 2 of the NFL. They debut a new segment, NFL Tiers, naming their "Legitimately Contenders", then break down the Giants' quarterback mess as Jameis Winston's vibes-only tenure raises questions about a trade for Mac Jones or JJ McCarthy. Plus: the wave of Week 2 injuries, and a pop culture close covering the Alo Yoga...
18 Sept 2026
Week 1 Recap: Bears, Purdy & the Arch Manning Mess
Tracy and Nikki are back in the football groove and breaking down a wild Week 1 — Caleb Williams and the Bears put up a franchise-record night, Mahomes and the Chiefs bounce back, and Brock Purdy makes his case as a top-ten QB after the Niners' statement win. The girls run through their weekly superlatives (Didn't Skip a Beat, Pleasant Surprises, Need to See More, and WTF Is Going On) covering the Bills, Cardinals, Packers' coaching woes, and a stacked NFC West. Plus: thoughts on the Sydney S...
9 Sept 2026
The NFL Is Here! Ft. Marcus Thompson
On this week's episode of Slander and Slay, hosts Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay kick off the NFL's Week 1 slate in style, breaking down the league's unconventional Wednesday start (Patriots-Seahawks) and the Rams-Niners showdown in Australia, plus Baker Mayfield's new three-year, $165 million extension with the Buccaneers and a spicy hot take on the Chiefs heading into Mahomes' return from ACL surgery. The duo also dives into college football chaos, including Michigan's shaky quarterback situat...
26 Aug 2026
A WILD Week In Sports
Nikki and Tracy are back for another round of Slander and Slay, and this week's news cycle did NOT disappoint. The ladies kick things off by giving their respects to the late great, Dolly Parton. They then dive into a wild week of headlines everyone's talking about: Jed York, Deshaun Watson being names the Browns starter, and the growing trend of NFL players heading back to college. Plus, they break down what's going on with Callaway Golf and GoodGood. Then Nikki takes us down her internet ra...
21 Aug 2026
That's The Magic!
13 Aug 2026
Mr. and Mrs. Kelce
This week, Slander & Slay dive into the Lakers sale and the newly released NBA schedule, including a Christmas Day matchup between the 76ers and Lakers. Then it’s all things NFL training camp: Travis Kelce talks wedding plans, the latest surrounding Puka Nacua, and whether there was ever really a quarterback competition in Minnesota. Plus, love is in the air around NFL camps, PCA continues to build a compelling MVP case, and Brooks Nader turns heads during a family yacht trip.
6 Aug 2026
Slander & Slay - MLB Trade Deadline Recap / Football Is Back!
Sit down with Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay to talk about Sport Pop-Culture, NFL Training Camp, MLB Trade Deadline, and MORE!
5 Aug 2026
Slander and Slay - NFL Training Camp!
Sit down with Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay to talk about Sport Pop-Culture, NFL Training Camp, MLB Trade Deadline, and MORE!
26 Jun 2026
Slander & Slay Top 5
Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay share five fun facts about their summertime faves. From top 5 summer drinks and BBQ must-haves to ballpark traditions and summer anthems, join the fun for a very special summery and sporty episode of Slander and Slay!
19 Jun 2026
Go World! Go Sports!
From the New York Knicks’ triumphant victory last week to the World Cup and Men’s U.S. Open this week, the power of sport is bringing the world together! Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay discuss the stories coming out of the World Cup, on the pitch as well as in the stands and bars with fans. Then, they look ahead to this weekend’s Men’s U.S. Open at the notoriously difficult Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Hosts: Tracy Sandler, Nikki Kay Producer: Akua Murphy BZZR.com
12 Jun 2026
OMG Anunoby!
This week, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay jump right into game four of the NBA Finals. From OG Anunoby’s amazing performance and the Knicks’ historic comeback to Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner’s fits, and what went wrong with the Spurs. Then they celebrate the start of the World Cup, and Nikki breaks down what you need to know going into the first week. Hosts: Tracy Sandler, Nikki Kay Producer: Akua Murphy BZZR.com
5 Jun 2026
Wild Wild West
This week, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay catch up on the Summer House reunion and then go all in on the NBA Finals-- recapping game one between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, and then look ahead to game two. Then they discuss the surprising developments coming out of the NFL this week, including A.J. Brown's glow-up, and Tracy connects the dots to Sabrina Carpenter. Plus, Nikki goes down the internet rabbit hole and lands Off Campus. Hosts: Tracy Sandler, Nikki Kay Producer: A...
28 May 2026
Empire State of Mind
This week, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay cover the on and off-court developments in the NBA Conference Finals, including the Knicks' dominance and passionate fanbase, Josh Hart's press conference beverage of choice, Wemby's wobblies in game five, and the fashion from MSG's celebrity row. Plus, why are dot cakes a thing? Hosts: Tracy Sandler, Nikki Kay Producer: Akua Murphy BZZR.com
22 May 2026
The Bieber Effect On and Off The Court
This week, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay dive into Justin Bieber's influence on Jalen Brunson and the Knicks' success in the Eastern Conference Finals, Wemby's off-season time in China, the Spurs and Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, rest vs. rust in the world of sports and pop culture, sports reunions they'd like to see, and college mascot reveals. Hosts: Tracy Sandler, Nikki Kay Producer: Akua Murphy BZZR.com
15 May 2026
Welcome to Slander and Slay
In the premiere episode of Slander & Slay, Tracy Sandler and Nikki Kay discuss the big stories coming out of the NBA playoffs, including: who has the best celebrity row; the Lakers' exit from the playoffs and what’s next for LeBron James; the Wemby and Ant rivalry; and the potential of a Western Conference Finals matchup between the Spurs and Thunder. Then, they switch gears and tackle the upcoming releases of the NFL schedule and Drake's new albums. Hosts: Tracy Sandler, Nikki Kay Produ...
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