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Dive into the untold stories of women who are redefining the landscape of sports. "The Playbook: Her Edition" is a groundbreaking podcast that brings listeners intimate, candid conversations with extraordinary women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in the male-dominated sports industry. Each episode features trailblazing women from every corner of the sports world – from elite athletes and visionary executives to passionate coaches and insightful commentators. With determination, resilience, and passion, you can shatter glass ceilings and create your own path to success.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDive into the untold stories of women who are redefining the landscape of sports. "The Playbook: Her Edition" is a groundbreaking podcast that brings listeners intimate, candid conversations with extraordinary women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in the male-dominated sports industry.
The Playbook: Her Edition is hosted by Cat Da Rocha. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Lauren Withrow's Playbook" (10 March 2026, 50 minutes), "Brynn Smith's Playbook" (10 February 2026, 50 minutes), and "Lindsey Young's Playbook" (3 February 2026, 56 minutes).
The Playbook: Her Edition publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for The Playbook: Her Edition is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Playbook: Her Edition requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Playbook: Her Edition's contact route on record: verified email.
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Cat Da Rocha hosts The Playbook: Her Edition, a sports podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #13
In this week's episode, I chatted with the host of the Drop and play by play commentator for the PGA Chanel, Lauren Withrow. Lauren graduated from the University of Michigan in 2019 and even with a degree that may not...
Episode #7
This week, I sat down with University of Florida master's student and social media coordinator for the Florida Panthers, Brynn Smith. Brynn started her journey at Penn Sate, learning the in's and out's of athletics, and...
Episode #6
As a Minnesota native, Lindsey Young has always been surrounded by the energetic Minnesota sports community. From being an intern and writer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, to now being a writer and editor for the...
Episode #8
On this week's episode, I sat down with Emmy-award winning video producer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sydney Bauer. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Syndey has always been involved in sports, whether that was playing baseball...
Episode #4
This week, I sat down with technical director at ESPN, Shannon Szefinski. Shannon began her journey at Sacred Heart getting both her bachelor's and master's. From NBC Sports, to the Kansas City Chiefs, Shannon has found...
Episode #1
From Colorado to Seattle, Cassidy Davis has found her passion for sports through avenues of making others feel special. As the corporate partnerships coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, Cassidy connects with brands to...
Episode #7
This week, I sat down with sideline reporter and social media manager, Nicole Beckelman. Nicole started her journey at San Diego State and now lives in Austin, Texas living our her dreams. She offers great advice to...
Episode #5
From local television, to the PGA tour, Celia Palermo has seen and done it all. Celia talks about her college journey from the University of Georgia and making her way to a small town in Iowa. Celia shares her...
Episode #5
As a former basketball player, Bre Sorensen gets to continue pursuing her love for the sport as the sideline reporter for SMU's men's and women's basketball teams. Bre shares her story from undergrad to now, and shares...
Episode #4
This week, I sat down with Bridgeport Islanders gameday production crew member and former Sacred Heart men's hockey photographer, Kallie Shanahan. Kallie talks about where her love for sports began, how she uses...
Episode #3
On this week's episode, I interviewed in-arena host for the Bridgeport Islanders, Gotham FC and the PWHL, Sam Bohrer. Sam's journey from Fordham University to where she is now is truly inspiring, and she discusses the...
Episode #1
In this week's episode, I sat down with Danbury Hat Tricks rickside reporter and president of the club ice hockey team at Quinnipiac University, Gabby Ponzo. Gabby talks about her experience as an ice hockey player from...
Episode #1
Welcome back to season 2 of The Playbook: Her Edition! For our first episode of the season, I interviewed associate producer at NASCAR, Jordan Nemeth. Jordan graduated from Ball State University and has worked at NASCAR...
The Playbook: Her Edition
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Playbook: Her Edition ! This season, we've got women from all over the country and all over the industry. More stories, more impact. Stay tuned for the first episode on November 4th. The...
Episode #14
<p>For the last episode of this season, I sat down with the founder of the Belmont women's basketball team, Betty Wiseman. Betty is truly the definition of a trailblazer in women's sports and she shares her entire...
Episode #14
<p>In one of the final episodes of the season, I sat down with FOX17's sports director and reporter, Jill Jelnick. Jill runs a one-woman sports department at Fox17 Nashville and she shares her experience before...
Episode #13
<p>This week, I interviewed Chief Business Officer for Nashville SC, Lindsey Paola. Lindsey comes from a political analyst field working in D.C. and eight years ago made the shift to working in sports. She offers her...
Episode #13
<p>In this week's episode, I interviewed the rinkside reporter for the Nashville Predators, Kara Hammer. Kara shares some of her greatest moments and challenges as a sports reporter and offers valuable advice to women...
Episode #12
<p>This week, I got to chat with Big Ten's Coordinating Producer, Bitzy Brandes. Bitzy shares her journey getting into the sports industry, the accomplishments and challenges she has faced along the way, and how she has...
Episode #11
<p>On this week's episode of The Playbook: Her Edition, I interviewed Belmont thrower, Logan Gray. Logan shares her journey starting at the University of Charleston and transferring to Belmont her sophomore year. She...
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