WOMEN SPORT MAKING HERstory

About WOMEN SPORT MAKING HERstory

Women Sport Making HERstory is your courtside seat to the untold stories and game-changing moments shaping women's athletics, business, and tech. Hosted by Toni Benzino, this podcast isn't just about scores and stats; it's about the athletes breaking barriers, the entrepreneurs and tech innovators revolutionizing their fields, the triumphs inspiring generations, and the cultural shifts changing the game. Join Toni as she dives into the heart of women's achievements across sports, business, and technology, celebrating the power, resilience, and sheer brilliance of the women making HERstory, one episode at a time.

Publisher

Toni Benzino

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2025

Latest episode

26 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Feb 2025

   End of an Era? Diana Taurasi's Shock Retirement Announcement

   🤯 BREAKING NEWS hits the court! Has the Queen of Basketball, Diana Taurasi, just announced her retirement?! We react LIVE to the SHOCKING rumors and dive deep into the LEGACY of a true icon. From buzzer-beaters to championships, we celebrate the incredible career of DT and ask: what does this mean for the future of the WNBA? Tap play NOW and join the conversation! #DianaTaurasi #WNBA #Retirement #EndOfAnEra

2. 

   21 Feb 2025

   Women Sport Making Herstory: A Celebration of Female Athleticism and Achievement

   Get ready to be inspired by the incredible feats of female athletes across the globe! In this episode of "Women Sport Making Herstory," we dive deep into the latest news and highlights, from record-breaking performances to groundbreaking achievements. We'll celebrate the triumphs of Flau'Jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow as they make their mark on the Wooden Award watchlist, Plus, we'll explore the impact of Gotham FC's record-breaking sponsorship deal with Dove, We'll also journey to the Chinese Women's League to celebrate Kalani Brown's back-to-back Player of the Week honors and congratulate Chennedy carter whom is in WCB ALL-Star and uplift her many achievements . celebrate A'ja Wilson and Jordan Chiles as Time magazine's 2025 Women of the Year, and share the exciting news of Cleveland's WNBA expansion team. Get ready to be inspired by the power, passion, and perseverance of these incredible women athletes!

3. 

   15 Feb 2025

   WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie on Women in Sports & Angel Reese's McDonald's Meal

   Basketball legend Lisa Leslie joins Angel Reese on ner podcast "Unapologetic Angel" for an inspiring conversation about fashion, confidence, and overcoming challenges. They discuss Lisa's journey to the WNBA, the importance of mentorship, and the power of Black women in sports. Plus, Angel announces her new McDonald's meal! We are reviewing the life lesson that Lisa Leslie gave truly inspiring.

4. 

   13 Feb 2025

   Women's Sport Making HERstory: Strawweight CHAMP, Bracket Battles, HBCU Gymnastics History, and Cancer Victory!

   This week's episode of Women's Sport Making HERstory is packed with incredible achievements! We recap Zhang Weili's dominant Strawweight title defense at UFC 312, preview the exciting 1-on-1 Basketball Tournament, and celebrate the undefeated UCLA Women's Basketball team's record-breaking win streak. We'll also dive into the return of AU Pro Basketball, WNBA offseason news including Gabby Williams and Katie Lou Samuelson, and the blazing speed of young track stars Lisa Raye and Melanie Doggett. Plus, we highlight Coco Gauff's generous donation to HBCU tennis, Leïla Lacan's WNBA signing, Morgan Price's historic perfect ten in gymnastics, and the inspiring breast cancer victory of Penn State volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley! Finally, we celebrate Autumn Lockwood, the first Black female coach to win a Super Bowl! Tune in for a power-packed episode celebrating women dominating and making history in sports!

5. 

   5 Feb 2025

   Making HERstory: A'ja, Angel, Claressa & More Women's Sports Powerhouses!

   This episode of "Women's Sport making HERstory," hosted by Toni Benzino, is a high-energy roundup of news and achievements in women's sports. It covers A'ja Wilson's upcoming Nike shoe and apparel launch, Angel Reese's Met Gala Host Committee role and McDonald's meal. It touches on Flau'Jae Johnson being up for Shooting Guard of the Year. It gives news on Athletes Unlimited's new season, WNBA All-Star Celebrity Game participants, and various WNBA free agency signings. Lastly, the episode celebrates Claressa Shields' historic boxing victory, the College Gameday crew, and Autumn Lockwood's Super Bowl coaching achievement. The podcast emphasizes celebrating and supporting female athletes across various sports.

6. 

   3 Feb 2025

   AJA WILSON DAY!!!

   Join Toni Benzino on Women's Sport Making History for a jam-packed episode celebrating A'Ja Wilson Day and Black History Month! We relive the emotional jersey retirement of basketball legend A'Ja Wilson, featuring a snippet of her powerful speech. Then, we dive into Jordan Chiles' continued dominance in gymnastics, highlighting her recent perfect 10 on floor. The WNBA is heating up, and we break down major signings like DeWanna Bonner joining the Indiana Fever and Tina Charles' return to the Connecticut Sun. We also cover Tatiana Suarez's inspiring journey to a UFC title shot, Hannah Hidalgo's impressive stats for Notre Dame, and more. Don't miss this celebration of incredible female athletes!

7. 

   2 Feb 2025

   Womens Sport Making HERstory Episode 3 REALLY What are we doing Refs???

   Women's Sport Making HERstory" Episode Summary: A Whirlwind of Signings, Trades, and Triumphs (with a Side of Trash Talk and Tears) Toni Benzino's "Women's Sport Making HERstory" podcast hit listeners with a jam-packed episode covering the latest in women's sports. Here's the breakdown: WNBA Free Agency Frenzy: The Minnesota Lynx are making moves, re-signing Natisha Hiedeman and bringing in French center Marieme Badiane. Dunn Goes to Europe: USWNT star Crystal Dunn has signed with Paris Saint-Germain Féminine, taking her talents to the international stage. Trade-apalooza: The Dallas Wings are finalizing a deal with the Connecticut Sun. Zia Cooke is waived from the Sparks, Kennedy Burke resigned with the NY Liberty, Laeticia Amihere was waived by the Dream, and Michaela Onyenwere is expected to return to the Chicago Sky, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough signed a deal with the Dream, Chicago Sky acquired Rebecca Allen from the Suns, the Suns will get Lindsay Allen, and Kia Nurse signed a 1 year deal with the Chicago Sky. The Connecticut Sun have traded Rebecca Allen to the Chicago Sky in exchange for Lindsay Allen and the rights to Nikolina Milic. Free agent Myisha Hines-Allen will sign with the Dallas Wings on a one-year deal. A'ja Wilson's Jersey Retirement: A'ja Wilson's #22 jersey was raised to the rafters at Colonial Life Arena, solidifying her legendary status. .Coaching Award: Stephanie White of the Indiana Fever received the PBWA's Anne Donovan Award for 2024. Ogwumike Stays in Seattle: Nneka Ogwumike is re-signing with the Seattle Storm, as announced by her sister Chiney on SportsCenter. Preseason Matchup: Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky will face the Brazilian national team on May 2nd at LSU. Speaking of Angel, let's not forget the utter ridiculousness of her recent ejection from a game for, wait for it... trash-talking! It's clear that even in these supposedly "Unrivaled" games, there's some serious bias at play. And how about those Roses getting consistently shafted by the refs against the Laces? It's like the refs have money on the game, or they just really hate seeing talented players shine. The officiating this season has been a joke, and someone needs to call them out on it! Massive Three-Team Trade: A shake-up involving the Mercury, Wings, and Fever sees Satou Sabally, Kalani Brown, and Sevgi Uzun to the Mercury; Ty Harris, NaLyssa Smith, a draft pick, and rights to Mikiah Herbert Harrigan to the Wings; and Sophie Cunningham and another draft pick to the Fever. In essence, it's a time of major changes and exciting developments in women's sports, but also a time to call out the unfair treatment that some players, like Angel Reese, are facing. The fight for equality and respect on the court continues!

8. 

   31 Jan 2025

   WOMENS SPORT HERstory episode 2

   This episode of "Women's Sport Making HERstory" highlights the achievements of women in sports, including Chloe Kim's historic double cork 1080, Alyssa Thompson's contract extension with Angel City FC, Monica Wright Rogers' new role as general manager of the Toronto Tempo, and A'ja Wilson's jersey retirement. It also covers JuJu Watkins' community work, Bill Haslam's bid for a WNBA expansion team in Tennessee, Angel Reese's McDonald's meal collaboration, and Caitlin Clark's decision to skip the NBA All-Star 3-point shootout.

9. 

   31 Jan 2025

   Big Moves & Historic Moments

   the episode covers a range of recent news and accomplishments in women's sports, primarily focusing on basketball (WNBA and college) and also touching on soccer (NWSL and international). The episode begins with a somber acknowledgement of recent tragedies, including the American Eagle flight 5432 crash and a helicopter accident involving military personnel, before transitioning into the celebratory sports news. Key highlights of the episode include: Napheesa Collier winning the Tamika Catchings Award. Brionna Jones's free agency move to the Atlanta Dream. Angel Reese paying off her mother's mortgage. The Athletic's midseason Women's College Basketball All-America First-Team announcement. Nashville's bid for a WNBA franchise, backed by a star-studded ownership group including Candace Parker, Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill, with a focus on honoring Pat Summitt's legacy. The Chicago Sky hosting a preseason game against the Brazilian National Team. Denver being awarded an NWSL expansion franchise. NWSL and international soccer transfer news, including Jenna Nighswonger's move to Arsenal and Chloe Kelly's loan to Arsenal. The episode uses short, energetic transition music between segments and maintains a positive and celebratory tone while acknowledging the initial tragedies. It concludes with a call to action encouraging listeners to continue supporting women's sports.

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