It’s such an honor to welcome Bonnie Bernstein to the Name One Player podcast.

In this episode, Bonnie reflects on her incredible career in sports journalism and shares what first inspired her to pursue a path in sports media. From the early stages of her career to becoming one of the most respected voices in broadcasting, Bonnie opens up about the experiences that shaped her journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

We also dive into The Champion's Edge, where Bonnie serves as both host and executive producer. Bonnie shares the inspiration behind creating the show, why the concept feels so different from anything currently on television, and the powerful connection between accomplished women and the life skills they developed through sports.

We talk about leadership, confidence, resilience, and what Bonnie hopes audiences will take away from The Champion’s Edge. This conversation is insightful, inspiring, and full of wisdom for anyone chasing big goals — both in sports and beyond.

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I’ve been completely wrong about April.

For years, I treated it like a filler month in sports while I waited for the NFL—but this year changed everything. Starting with March Madness, then you get The Masters Tournament, the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the WNBA Draft, MLB settling in, the NBA playoffs. Then to top it all off, the NFL Draft closing it all out.

So yeah… I owe April an apology.

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This week on Name One Player, I’m joined by Madison, a longtime golf fan, to break down everything that went down at The Masters. From Rory McIlroy’s performance to the chaos that unfolded throughout the tournament, we’re getting into all the biggest storylines! We also talk about Madison’s love of golf (and football), what it’s like creating golf content on tik tok, and one question that kept coming up this year - should influencers be at sporting events like The Masters?

If you’ve been following The Masters or just love hearing real fan perspectives on the game, this one’s for you.

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One last March Madness episode! Nina joins us again for the final episode of our series, breaking down the men’s and women’s Final Four, championship games, and the biggest moments from the tournament.

We get into everything from both the men’s and women’s tournaments, including the standout moments, biggest takeaways, and what everyone is still talking about. Nina also chats about her weekend in Indy, and her experience being at the Men's Championship game.

We also dive into “handshake gate” between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley, what UCLA’s culture says about team building and player retention, and take an early look ahead to the WNBA Draft. To close it out, we’re sharing some of our favorite moments from this year’s March Madness and reflecting on what made this tournament so memorable.

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March Madness is hitting its peak and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before the Final Four.

In this episode, we recap the biggest moments from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, react to the Final Four being set, and get into the real conversations - like what it’s actually like being a Duke fan right now, why so many people can’t stand Duke, and whether UConn is officially a basketball dynasty.

Plus i'm not ready for it to be over!!!

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Nina is back for episode 2 of our March Madness series!

We check in on how our brackets are holding up and break down everything from the first and second rounds — including the biggest surprises, standout teams, and early exits. We also get into one of the hottest debates in college basketball right now: is NIL impacting upsets and the future of Cinderella stories?

Then, we turn our attention to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, sharing our predictions, hopes, and who we think is making a serious run to the Final Four.

Let us know who you’ve got going all the way!

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I am a March Madness newbie … so I brought in Nina to teach me everything. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who lives for March Madness, this episode is for you.

We get into how March Madness actually works, bracket tips & strategy, what makes it so chaotic (and addictive), why Nina loves it—and why I might be converted.

This is episode one of our March Madness series, so we’ll be back all tournament long with updates, reactions, and probably some questionable bracket decisions.

If you’ve ever felt confused by March Madness—or just want to hear us break it all down—you’re in the right place.

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Happy International Women’s Day and happy 2nd birthday to the Name One Player podcast!

Two years ago today, on International Women’s Day, I released the very first episode of the Name One Player podcast. What started as an idea to highlight women in sports has grown into a platform for conversations with incredible athletes, journalists, creators, and leaders across the sports world.

In this special anniversary episode, I reflect on the past two years of the podcast, how the show has evolved since that first episode, and what I’ve learned from building a women’s sports podcast from the ground up. I also take time to thank every single person who has been part of the journey - the guests who shared their stories, the listeners who support the show, and everyone who has helped Name One Player grow.

International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder of the impact women have across every industry, including sports media and athletics. This podcast exists because of the incredible women who continue to push sports forward, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to share their voices and stories.

Thank you for being part of the Name One Player community over the past two years. I’m excited to continue growing the podcast, highlighting more women in sports, and seeing where the next chapter takes us.

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