The Crumbs Podcast
Welcome to ‘The Crumbs – A Women’s Sport podcast’ Inspired by Billie Jean King’s iconic quote, “Do not settle for the crumbs. You should have the whole cake, the icing, and the cherry on top too,” This podcast celebrates women's sports across the globe. Join hosts Wig, Caro, and Jordan as they explore the stories, achievements, and challenges of female athletes during this unprecedented rise in popularity. As women's sports continue to gain momentum, we're here to highlight pivotal moments, challenge the status quo, and engage in meaningful debates on the topics that matter.
Episodes
This week on The Crumbs, we're joined by special guest Dr Laura Bashford who has a wealth of knowledge in the women's sport space. Join us as we chat through our regular segements:
- The Huddle - performances of the week, great games, highlights!
- Bay 13 - how did Pride Round go? Did the AFLW and AFL nail it? Don't think so.
- Cops and Robbers - who are the guys taking this week to play elsewhere due to their good form?
- Bin it or Pin it...
Join us for Episode 5 as we talk all things AFLW. This week we cover:
- The week's debate in 'the huddle' is all about ex-players joining the media. Tom Morris' recent comments have blown up, with some suggesting he should shut his mouth. We see it differently, and would prefer everyone in the media raising the issue - and we agree that more ex-players would add greatly to game analysis.
- Wig gives the panel a lesson in measurements...
Join the crew this week as they talk all things W:
- Freo might have lost a nailbiter on Saturday, but their W team got the chocolates and renewed Chantelle's love of the game!
- Paul from Actual AFLW joined us for our player of the week segment, talking all things Round 7 + Charlie Rowbottom's amazing stats so far
- We debate whether or not there is too much emotion in the OG players. Are they getting game time longer than they sho...
Welcome back to Episode 3! This week the gang had a special guest on the line. Paul from Actual AFL joined us to help introduce a new weekly segment with a 'Player of the Round' focus. There was lots to discuss, including:
- Hawthorn defeating North Melbourne (cue the chicken)
- The state of Vic Park's ground
- AFLW fixturing concerns
- 'Player of the Round' with Paul from Actual AFL focused on Richmond FC's Gabby Seymour who had a 'one of...
In today's episode, the crew talk all things women's sport, focusing on:
- The recent Sydney Sweeney controversy has our panel up in arms as they discuss the societal ramifications beyond sport
- The North Melbourne v Carlton AFLW game
- Cops and Robbers - which AFLW player are you stealing right now for your team?
- Bin it or Pin it! Which hot take are you binning or pinning this week? Can St Kilda's AFLW win a game this year?
Join us as we kick off season 2 with AFLW legend, and all around great human, Steph Chiocci! The former Collingwood captain is in studio to talk all things W, revisit the first part of the 2026 season, and give us some insights into her recent appearance in the Legends Game!
Plus, we'll call current Collingwood captain, and Choch's good mate Ruby Schleicher live in the studio for a surprise chat!
Season 2 is off to a cracker, don't m...
This one is BIG! The Crumbs were graced with women's sport royalty as WNBA superstar Sami Whitcomb joined the chat for Episode 24.
- Hear all about Sami's season so far with Phoenix Mercury
- What is it like taking the court with Alyssa Thomas as she takes the 2025 WNBA season by storm
- Why are the Phoenix Mercury coming together so well and how is that team chemistry being developed?
- Sami tells us why the Mercury were voted most well-r...
This week on the pod we're joined by special guest Dr Damien Taylor.
World Champion athlete, leadership expert and much, much more, Dr Taylor talks all things leadership, how his idea of leadership has changed over time, and tells some of the stories of his experience talking to women from around the world.
Give it a listen!
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This week on the pod we're joined by special guest, Aussie pro golfer Amelia Mehmet-Grohn.
She talks all about her journey so far, how she ended up playing college golf for D1 school Iowa State, and her recent work with performance coach Dr Dee Anderson.
Plus:
- Caro is back (without her sunnies) and she's very interested in DeWanna Bonner rejoining the Phoenix Mercury.
- Wig and Caro break down the current WNBA standings, including...
Margot Foster AM shares her experiences as an Olympic medallist and experienced sports administrator. She is an inspiration to women leaders in the sports industry and is working closing with and mentoring the next generation of sports administrators and board members. Her impact on the Australian sports industry is unmatched, and she joins us for a riveting and very informative chat on The Crumbs podcast for Episode 22.. Don't mis...
In this week's pod:
- Trailblazer Steph Chiocci breaks down her journey on and off the footy field from Diamond Creek to Captain of the biggest club in the land, to a two year deal with the Saints
- Steph discusses the journey of women's footy and it's growth as we prepare for season 10 of AFLW
- What have been the major changes in the game during her time?
- What does retirement look like? How has she adjusted to life outside the game an...
This week on the pod we're joined by special guest, women's basketball superstar Agnes Emma-Nnopu!
It's a celebration as the crew record their 20th episode with basketball royalty in the studio.
- Agnes talks about her journey so far. What was it like playing at Stanford and then transferring to TCU?
- Her decision to transfer to TCU and the historic season that saw TCU play in the Elite 8 for the first time ever.
- Being on court ...
This week on the pod:
Caro joins us again from Vegas! And it's a SPECIAL episode as we preview the anticipated 2025 WNBA season. Wig joins Caro from the studio to break down -
- Each team's starting day rosters
- Big winners from the off-season
- Who will be the difference on each team?
- Who is no chance of battling for a play-off spot?
- Players to watch across the league
Then we look at the season predications as all three co-hosts give...
This week on the pod:
Caro is BACK! The saying may be 'what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas', but it's not accurate. Caro spills the beans on what's been happening abroad whilst she breaks down the WNBA camps that are currently taking place.
Plus:
- Wig reviews the latest groundbreaking WNBL CBA agreement
- Jordan talks all things WSL in England, in particular Chelsea's latest victory + Aussie players standing out across Europe
- Wig ...
This week on the pod ⬇
- Hosts Wig and Jordan are joined by special guest Steve Pallas who talks all things community sport, AFLW and its growth so far, and where to from here
- Should women be playing at big venues "like the men"?
- Is sport doing enough on game day with activations to create great experiences and grow their fan base?
- We need to be telling women's sport stories, they're so good!
#aflw #rseapark #marvelstadium #w...
This week on the pod ⬇
- Ashes whitewash. The Aussie women demolish the Poms 16-0. The Poms wanted to suggest that we
- Dyl discusses the award winners from the annual Aus cricket awards night, including Annabel Sutherland winning the Belinda Clark medal
- Unrivaled update as the league debuted a couple of weeks ago
- PWHL Takeover Tour is discussed, including where the league is taking the game for the second part of the tour. Whe...
In this episode, Caro joins the discussion online from the US, and Padge steps in to fill the empty seat in the studio.
Listen for topics this week:
- Unrivaled basketball update, Napheesa Collier is killing it in the inaugural season
- Comments from the media from a former English cricket player have caused controversy as the Poms fitness has been questioned
- Dyl talks about the Australian Open controversy as Danielle Collins def...
This week on the pod ⬇
- We discuss the differences between Australian and American short-form sports as well as the new basketball tournament "Unrivaled", currently happening in Miami.
- We take another look at the PWHL Takeover Tour
- And much, much more! We also had the privilege of hearing about Jeneane Lesko's journey and how women's sport has developed and changed in her life. It's an episode you don't want to miss.
#aagpbl #...
Wig and Caro reflect on the watershed year that 2024 was for women's sport, and how 2025 can take it to another level.
They explore high-profile athletes such as rugby player Ilona Maher and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and the importance of storytelling and entertainment strategy in lifting the profile of women's sport.
They debate women's sports co-headlining with the men, or whether women's leagues need to be scheduled separately...
In this episode:
- Wig introduces new co-host Jordan and they talk all things women's football, March Madness women's basketball, PWHL Takeover Tour review and more.
- Today they were joined by a very special guest, Pro Vice Chancellor at Edith Cowen University, Dr Sophia Nimphius (Professor of Human Performance) to shine a light on athlete injuries.
- Sophia touches on key points including the fact that ACL's are "not an epidemic"...
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