Gal’s Guide Podcast – Sports Month

Running with one boob out, coming up with a roller derby name, and finally learning what Title IX is…it must be episode #2 of the Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast. #Galchampions

Your Host: Lisa Leo
Gal Pals: Dr. Leah Leach, Bonnie Fillenwarth

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Show Notes & Extra’s

• This episode’s opening quote is from Billie Jean King
• The gals talk about the sports they’ve played and their favorite sports to watch
• What is Title IX and why does Leah love it so much?
• Your school not upholding Title IX? Email The Office of Civil Rights ocr@ed.gov

• Reactions to the The Inspirational Williams’ Sisters Article
• Would you be able to lose or win when playing against your sister?
• Learning from their work ethic

• Reactions to the Roller Derby Revival Article
• What would your team name be? Puns be damned!

• Time Travel Segment: Early History of Olympic Women
• The Games of Hera nearly as old as the Olympic games
• Kyniska of Sparta who found a loophole to compete in the male only games
• Running with one boob out and theories to why
• If you could win a gold medal in something, what would it be?

• Deep Space Exploration Segment: Gals in sport films
• Bustle article: 18 Female-Led Sports Movies That Will Inspire You To Play To Win
• Favorites on the list and how they are inspirational
• Ones we’ve missed
• Lisa asks, Do you have a favorite female athlete who inspires you?
• Who is yours? Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter #GalChampions
• Bonnie’s Etsy shop is taking pre-orders for Women’s History Calendar
• Check out Leah on Your Gal Friday this month they are covering sports gals

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