The Match-Up with Aliyah

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.

The Match-Up with Aliyah is a society podcast hosted by iHeartPodcasts, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

iHeartPodcasts hosts The Match-Up with Aliyah, a society show with 21 episodes published.

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  Beach Volleyball’s Dynamic Duos: TKN & the Crabb Brothers

  Sep 7, 202647 minS1

  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 partner. We talk about rivalries, what it takes to thrive as a duo, lessons from the Olympics, and why sometimes the secret to winning is remembering to have fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  You May Also Like: Good Game with Sarah Spain - The Question No One Was Asking with Justine Pouravelis & Astrid Sheil

  Aug 31, 202633 min

  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 school’s history makes it uniquely positioned to launch the program, what the curriculum will focus on, and which friend of the show is their dream guest lecturer. Plus, getting to a grand, go put your records on, and life imitating art. Watch the Questlove x Nike video celebrating Masai Russell’s world record  here Read Jeff Kassouf’s story about the Boston Legacy’s stadium struggles  here Pick up a copy of Sarah’s book “Runs in the Family”  here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to  @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at  goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com   Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:  @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:  @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork   Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:  @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The WNBA's Saniya Rivers and The Aunties on Found Family

  Aug 10, 202638 minS1

  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 courtside turned into a genuine friendship, discuss the responsibility of sharing their lives online, and laugh through TikTok trends, WNBA fandom, and life on and off the court.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  You May Also Like: Everyone Watches Women's Sports - WNBA All-Star Was MESSIER Than We Expected

  Aug 3, 20261h 15m

  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 Watches Women’s Sports Live Special presented by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management—dropping on YouTube early next week! Then, AUSL Championship MVP Jadelyn Allchin joins the show to talk about her championship mindset, going from having her name Velcroed on her jersey to earning MVP honors, and how she celebrated the biggest win of her career. Plus, just ahead of the WPBL's Opening Day, baseball trailblazer Mo'ne Davis stops by to talk about building what's next for the game after changing sports history at just 13 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  From Rivals to Sirens with PWHL's Casey O'Brien and Emma Peschel

  Jul 27, 202645 minS1

  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 each other in multiple national championship games, making the jump to the PWHL, adjusting to life as professional athletes, and helping grow women's hockey in New York. We swap stories about backyard rinks, New York bagels, the Sirens' legendary team culture, and why they're excited to help build the franchise's next chapter together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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