Casuals with Katie Nolan

Hello! It's the podcast that can hold it in through an entire Nate Bargatze set. On today's episode, Katie breaks down the NFL Draft's inexplicably high spot in the sporting event hierarchy, then American sports uncle Kenny Mayne [13:22] joins the show to talk about his NYC comedy show, his documentary on besting Ken Griffey Jr at Wiffle Ball, the errors on his Wikipedia page, his Sportscenter history, his ESPN exit, his deleted sc...

Hello! It's the podcast that knows the right way to pronounce Stankoven. Today, Katie breaks down the strategy of a Jeopardy! buzzer, how not to watch gory movies with a spouse, why you should care about Luka, Tatum, SGA, and the NBA Playoffs, Nico Harrison and new ways for GMs to become less self-aware, Max Friend's no-hitter and the ethics of doxxing a scorekeeper, WrestleMania 41 and believing in Joe Hendry, John Cena, Drake, an...

Hello! It’s the podcast that gets all of our fashion inspo from Bill Belichick. On today’s episode, Katie laments the use of AI on social media and auto-tune in live performances. Then, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (12:55) joins the show to talk about his chance meeting with Dan Soder, the players in the league he loves to watch, how he was able to break the Justin Fields to the Jets news, his take on the tor...

Hello! It's the podcast that never feels like a plastic bag drifting in the wind. On today's episode, Katie breaks down the extraterrestrial cringe of Katy Perry's brief trip to the suburbs of space, then comedian Jon Gabrus [14:11] joins to talk about rugby, darts, and how he could benefit the LA Olympics, Rory McIlroy's Masters win and what that means to all of your father-in-laws, cell phone etiquette in 2025, the Islanders sell...

Hello! It’s the podcast that can absolutely do the splits between two trucks. Today, Katie questions Big Deodorant about the new fad of full body. Then, Abby Roque and Jessie Eldridge from the New York Sirens [10:01] stop by the studio to talk about the growing league that is the PWHL, the feeling of scoring a Michigan goal, drinking around the world at EPCOT, the Hockey Nap, Alexander Ovechkin’s scoring record, warm pretzels, eati...

Hello! It's the podcast that isn't afraid to still be on fleek in 2025. Today, Katie breaks down her most joyful weekend of sports since the time before times, then comedian Rae Sanni [12:33] stops by to talk March Madness, Paige Bueckers, Duke White Lotus memes, Jaylen Brown and angry gamblers, Pro Stars, hockey stars, Alexander Ovechkin and Juicy J, Chelsea Handler's hygiene reveals, why you might care about The Masters, Stephen ...

Hello! It's the podcast that thinks Dottie Henson would never have dropped the ball on purpose. Today, we reach back into the MAILBAG! to answer your pressing questions about the Mt. Rushmore of women's single-game performances, a guide for when it's OK to abandon a fandom, a eulogy for Val Kilmer, gaming, nicknaming, general fan shaming, dueling spousal fandoms, physical violence over air conditioning terminology, and whether it's...

Hello! It's the podcast that will fight for the freedom to prank after Noon. Today, Katie expresses her love for American figure skating sensation Alysa Liu, then comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins to break down the existence of March Madness, Hailey Van Lith's Dad's Dad Energy, the outsiders' view of Fanatics and torpedo bats, the terror for a theater kid of being invited to throw a first pitch, an in-depth look at the Lebron-Stephen...

Hello! It’s the podcast that can sit cross-legged all day long. Today, Katie criticizes all of society on her way through Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Then USWNT forward Midge Purce [8:07] joins Casuals to talk about recovering from her ACL tear and how a return to the pitch could be IMMINENT, ponder whether the NWSL is too nice, tease the next season of Offseason, explain how the fight for equal pay is being misunderstood, declare h...

Hello! It's the podcast that's already downed six Polish Cannonballs by Noon. Today, Katie breaks down the first weekend of March Madness, a sad night for JuJu Watkins, the Yass Queen buzzer beater, Barkley, Bjorn Born, and the 20th anniversary of Boom Goes the Dynamite, plus Ovechkin's chase for history and a handful of mascots gone wild. Then, Dani Wexelman [32:32] joins to determine the single most exciting aspect of the start o...

Hello! It's the podcast that has Texas ATM going all the way. Today, Katie and the Casuals Crew pop a nooner for March Madness, and break down whether or not the Boston Celtics were just sold to a Southie bank robber, the latest disaster for the Dallas Mavericks, Aaron Rodgers holding the NFL hostage, the latest development in NFL ball-rubbing rules, the intriguing lives of professional mascots, the Ben Shelton/Trinity Rodman roman...

Hello! It's the podcast that will never steal your wombat. Today, Katie breaks down the latest on the NFL quarterback carousel, asks which alt metal band damaged the Chicago Bulls' championship banners THIS week, and debates the value of snorting the third base line in celebration. Then, comedian Michelle Wolf [16:13] joins to talk about her career as an ultra-marathoner, the "pain cave" and what kind of a psycho would run 50 miles...

Hello! It's the podcast that can now find Creighton on a map. Today, Katie and good friend Charlotte Wilder of "The Sports Gossip Show" take a whole episode to break down just what is the BEST aspect of March Madness, bracket-style! Hear Katie and Charlotte discuss bracket-building strategy, Cinderellas, mascots, and buzzer beaters, as well as sketchy yacht clubs, fake Luther Vandrosses, and rizzed-up cartoon foxes. Find out just w...

Hello! It's the podcast that always puts the second A in ANGELS. Today, Katie bids an emotional farewell to the heart and soul of the Bruins, Brad Marchand, and an emotional "**** You" to his new teammates with the Florida Panthers. Then, Katie and the Casuals crew get into the story of the day and the most vulgar hats MLB has ever produced, NFL Free Agency, small-handed kings, the draft legend of Laremy Tunsil's gas mask, and Sam ...

Hello! It’s the podcast that will never raise ticket prices for marquee games. Today, Katie and the crew break down Houston Dynamo’s Twitter statement after Lionel Messi didn’t dress for their match-up. Then, Olympic gold medalist and author Jordan Chiles (13:39) joins the show to talk about her new book “I’m That Girl”, as well as her incredible season at UCLA, how she began her gymnastics career, the pressure of taking over for S...

Hello! It's the podcast that will never turn heel in Toronto. Today, Katie breaks down why bad people love to defend disgraced baseballer Pete Rose, then comedian Joe List [12:47] joins to the show to involuntarily discuss his favorite lists, and talk about his dip into sports news when Travis Kelce stole his joke verbatim before the Super Bowl, the curse of the Dallas Mavericks and what happens when franchises act like they hate t...

Hello! It’s the podcast too risk averse to become subway dancers. Today, Katie and the crew celebrate the career of Diana Taurasi after she announced her retirement earlier this week. Then, they give parenting advice to Producer Chris in the wake of his daughters Australian football fandom coming under threat, explain what the Hell the NFL Combine actually is and why it (maybe) matters, dive into all the chaos that is the NFLPA Rep...

Hello! It's the podcast we'd never trade for a Tahoe. Today, Katie tells you why Timothée Chalamet may be this generation's greatest sports star, then The Kid Mero joins the show (7:48) to break down the Yankee fan's perspective on seeing Juan Soto move across town to the Mets, why Soto may have gone too low in bartering for his new jersey number, and how the Yankees may fare in their first season with legal beards, PLUS Tenet, par...

Hello! It’s a mailbag! Katie takes you through the sports news of the day surrounding Victor Wembanyama, Justin Tucker, sports star robberies, a new team name fan vote, and the Red Sox saying yes to two dates to the same dance. Then, prepare (23:00) - we’re unloading the full bag of e-mail and voicemail from “Casuals” fans, tackling how to choose a team, where to watch a Super Bowl, what to steal from your favorite stadium, Mojitos...