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Hosted by iHeartPodcasts · society · EN-US · 23 episodes
The Match-Up with Aliyah pairs a high-profile athlete with another notable guest from a different world; music, comedy, business, fashion, sports and beyond. Through candid conversation, playful prompts, and Aliyah’s warm hosting style, each duo discovers shared experiences and human moments that connect them far beyond their resumes.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Match-Up with Aliyah pairs a high-profile athlete with another notable guest from a different world; music, comedy, business, fashion, sports and beyond. Through candid conversation, playful prompts, and Aliyah’s warm hosting style, each duo discovers shared experiences and human moments that connect them far beyond their resumes.
Recent episodes include "From Jaws to the Frozen North with Surfers Izzi Gomez & Sanoa Olin" (21 September 2026, 52 minutes), "Beach Volleyball’s Dynamic Duos: TKN & the Crabb Brothers" (7 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "You May Also Like: Good Game with Sarah Spain - The Question No One Was Asking with Justine Pouravelis & Astrid Sheil" (31 August 2026, 33 minutes).
The Match-Up with Aliyah publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for The Match-Up with Aliyah is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Match-Up with Aliyah requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Match-Up with Aliyah's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Match-Up with Aliyah is a society show with 23 episodes published.
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Episode #17
Today we match up Big-wave surfer Izzi Gomez and Canadian Olympian Sanoa Olin to talk about the friendship that turned them into surfing sisters. They compare big-wave and cold-water surfing, the risks that come with...
Episode #2
Beach volleyball stars Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss join brothers and fellow beach volleyball standouts Taylor and Trevor Crabb for a conversation about chemistry, competition, and what it takes to find the right...
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With Simmons University introducing the first-ever master’s degree focused on the business and leadership of women’s sports, Sarah speaks to Dean Astrid Sheil and Professor Justine Pouravelis about how the...
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WNBA rising star Saniya Rivers joins Tracie and Cheryl—the internet's favorite Aunties—for a conversation about grief, faith, social media, and the power of chosen family. We talk about how a chance meeting...
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WNBA All-Star Weekend was chaotic—in the best way. Ari and Sam recap everything from Chicago, including hood boats, hot mics, and the actual All-Star Game. The duo also shares what it was like to host the Everyone...
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Former college rivals Casey O'Brien and Emma Peschel join us to talk about trading one of women's hockey's fiercest rivalries for a shared locker room with the New York Sirens. We talk about what it was like battling...
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In celebration of the World Cup, we're reissuing our episode with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach. From their early days on the U.S. Women’s National Team to fighting for equal pay and reshaping...
Episode #13
Washington Mystics teammates Michaela Onyenwere and Cass Prosper join The Match-Up to talk about building chemistry on one of the WNBA's youngest rosters, navigating the leap from college to the pros, and why their...
Episode #9
On this episode of The Match-Up, WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw reconnects with Sandy Brondello, the coach whose compassion and leadership left a lasting mark on her life. We reflect on their shared history, the...
Episode #11
Olympian sprint canoeist Sophia Jensen and professional snowboarder Natalie Allport prove that great friendships can thrive across completely different sports. The two Canadian athletes share how they became training...
Episode #10
Race car driver Katherine Legge and comedian Megan Gailey may come from different worlds, but they share an appreciation for sports, ambition, and carving out a place in male-dominated industries. From Indianapolis...
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What happens when a two-time Olympic gold medalist meets an Emmy-winning comedian? In this premiere episode of The Match-Up, Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes discover they have more in common than you’d think, and...
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What happens when two elite athletes with the exact same name finally meet? On this episode of The Match-Up, soccer legend Carli Lloyd and Olympic volleyball star Carli Lloyd compare notes on a lifetime of mistaken...
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<p>Esports star Jeannail "Cuddle_Core" Carter and WWE legend AJ Mendez sit down with Aliyah to talk gaming, wrestling, representation, mental health, and the resilience it takes to succeed when you don't always see...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of The Match-Up, we sit down with Bridget Carleton and her longtime agent and WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro for a conversation about growth, confidence, and the evolution of women’s basketball. From...
Episode #6
<p>Today on The Match-Up, we pair Olympian skateboarder and two-time X Games gold medalist Mariah Duran with Erin Brooks, the 2025 WSL Rookie of the Year and the first Canadian to qualify for the World Surf League...
Episode #5
<p>On this episode, we sit down with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach for a conversation about friendship, leadership, and legacy. From their early days on the U.S. Women’s National Team to fighting for equal...
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<p>Comedian, actress, and viral icon Anjelah Johnson-Reyes sits down with athlete, entrepreneur, and the force behind women’s professional football, Odessa “OJ” Jenkins for a conversation about what it really takes to...
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<p>Ashlyn Harris and Rennae Stubbs share the story behind their fast friendship and reflect on life at the top of women’s sports. From fighting for equality to navigating retirement and identity beyond competition, they...
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<p>Olympic champion Kate Douglass reunites with a fellow pro: Paralympic champion and shark attack survivor Ali Truwit. From their high-school swim practices to the biggest stage in the world, the two share how they’ve...
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