General Sports
Napheesa Comes for Cathy, the NFL’s Turf Curse, and Micah Parsons Plays His Ex
Well Played›
Oct 2, 202550:42
Listen now
Listen in the appEpisode context
Listen
Keep going with Well Played.
Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.
Mentioned in this episode
Episode Notes
Napheesa Collier went scorched earth. In her season exit interview, she publicly called out Cathy Engelbert and WNBA leadership for their lack of accountability around some of the most pressing issues facing players. Blake and Caroline break down the WNBA drama from last week, starting with Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s $15,000 fine and suspension to Collier’s mic-drop moment. With the CBA deadline coming up at the end of the month, time will tell how her statement will affect negotiations – and the future of the league.
In this episode of Well Played, we also cover:
- Why Odell Beckham Jr. called MetLife “DeathLife” after Malik Nabers’ ACL tear
- A passionate monologue from Caroline on why ties need to be banned in pro-sports
- Micah Parson’s feelings about his non-refundable field-level suite at Cowboys stadium
- Team Europe’s reaction to the harassment Rory McIlroy’s wife faced at the Ryder Cup
- Smelling salts: Y/N (Aaron Rodgers says yes)
Send Its:
- SMU volleyballer Natalia Newsome’s 40-inch vertical: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEcz5DjTDz/?img_index=1&igsh=MTNlNTEzZHp2cXp3Ng==
- Detroit Lions endzone celly: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJuV-WEU9G/
- Angel City FC’s Claire Emslie proving women can do anything: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJuV-WEU9G/?hl=en
- RIP to a real one, Roscoe Hamilton: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPMB7EUDGID/?hl=en
Caroline’s IG: @cghendy
Blake’s IG: @blaaakkkke
theSkimm’s IG: @theskimm
Want more sports? Sign up for theSkimm’s sports newsletter at theskimm.com/sports.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Next listen
All from Well Played →
Next listen
Messi Makes History, A’ja’s Pride Cake, and Haaland’s Half-Bun ft. Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley
Yesterday1:00:42
Listen guide
How do I listen to this episode of Well Played?
"Napheesa Comes for Cathy, the NFL’s Turf Curse, and Micah Parsons Plays His Ex" is an episode of Well Played. Runtime 50 min. Published October 2, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
Step by step
- Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
- Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
- Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Well Played page for the rest of the catalog.
- Or subscribe in any podcast app. Well Played ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.
Quick FAQ
- When was this episode published?
- October 2, 2025.
- How long is this episode?
- 50 min.
- What podcast is this from?
- Well Played. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
- What does this episode cover?
- Well Played covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.
