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Episode 122: Introducing “Kick” featuring filmmaker, Darrelle Williams!

What’s up world! We know it’s been a long time, but we’re back with some exciting new content recorded through the 2026 Men’s World Cup. First up is our interview with Darrelle Williams. Darrelle is a filmmaker from North Philadelphia who has made a wonderful pilot for his series “Kick.” Kick is about a sixteen-year-old soccer prodigy named Naomi from North Philly, who is thrust into the spotlight after she impresses at a match. 

Tap in as we talk about what, or who, inspired Darrelle to make Kick, why...

The Current Moment Episode 8: The Superlative Episode ft Kathleen Gier 

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Current Moment, where we keep you current on all things KC Current. In this episode, ThomBomb is joined by Kathleen Gier of The Equalizer, The Next and The IX. After the pair recap Current’s latest match against Gotham, they go into season superlatives for Shield winners. Categories include best attacker, midfielder, and defender as well as top result of the season and most impressive record broken this season. The pair then give some analysis for Current’s upcoming trip to Houston Dash.

Welcome to Episode 121 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer.  In this very special Shea Butter episode, Sylvs interviews Brianna Pinto of the North Carolina Courage about the inaugural All State Next Wave 2025 National Showcase.  The Black Women’s Players Collective, of which Pinto is a board member, in collaboration with Blackstar are hosting the All State Next Wave 2025 National Showcase as a girl’s talent ID event that is solely focused on 20-30 high school aged Black girls. Black girls are a demographic who are a historic, double underrepresented group in the beauti...

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Current Moment, where we keep you current on all things KC Current. In this episode, ThomBomb is joined by Vince of Boots on The Ground podcast. They talk about Current’s match away to Racing Louisville, including the atmosphere at Lynn Family Stadium. They chat about surprises in the lineup, a TITANIC midfield battle between two great center defensive midfielders, the attack that changed the game and more. They then get into a great discussion about the culture of Racing Louisville being foul heavy and who Vince has affectionately nicknamed Deebo. 

The Current Moment Episode 6 ft. Sylvs and SkyE of Shea Butter FC, Shea Butter FC correspondent Mama Riss, and André Carlisle and Courtney Stith of Diaspora United.  

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Current Moment, keeping you current on all things Kansas City Current. In this episode, Thombomb welcomes on Shea, Butter, Millett Willett’s mama, Rev. André Latavious Jerome Skyscraper Carlisle and Lady Liberty Stats coach Courtney Stith. We close with episode three of a three part crossover in collaboration with Shea Butter FC and Diaspora United to complete the mid season NWSL review of the top 4 teams in th...

SBFC Episode 120: NWSL 2025 Mid Season Review Chop Up Pt1 ft Riss, ThomBomb of the The Current Moment & Coach Courtney Stith of Diaspora United

Welcome to Episode 120 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. We are back launching part one of a multi part cross over in collaboration with Diaspora United and The Current Moment to complete mid season review of the 2025 NWSL season so far. 
In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are joined by SBFC street team and Rose Room Legend Mama Riss, The Current Moment’s ThomBomb and Coach Cou...

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Current Moment, keeping you current on all things Kansas City Current. In this episode, Thombomb welcomes in Treb Tracy of Angels on Parade. The two dive into Current’s next opponent in Angel City, breaking down their recent form against mid and lower table teams. Then they pivot to the importance of Savy King (we still hope you are getting better!) on the pitch and what that means against the Current attack. The two spend a healthy amount of time talking about Angel City’s new coach, Alex Strauss, and how he plans to attack KC C...

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Current Moment, keeping you current on all things Kansas City Current. In this episode, Thombomb welcomes in Lesley Ryder, our pal who is a gal of Gal Pal Sports and The Equalizer. The pair talk about Current’s set piece defending, then lead into Stars’ frustrating line up choices. They close out the match talking about Alyssa Naeher and Temwa Chawinga leaving the match with injury and by giving a shout out to KC Blue Crew and the traveling KC Current fan support.

Be sure to check out Lesley’s work with the Equali...

Episode 119: We Love You, Savy!

Welcome to Episode 119  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are back after a long time to check in with their Squad members, give our well wishes and thoughts on Savy King and the Angel City vs Utah match continuing. Then we pivot and do a temperature check on the NWSL at the halfway point of the halfway point before jumping on the hot topics in the league, including UnWell FC and the Chicago Stars. Finally, we bring you all t...

Thombomb welcomes Justin Horneker of majorleaguesoccer.com to review Current’s match against Bay FC and preview the budding rivalry of Current and Orlando Pride.

What's good Squad? We are expanding our reach with the Shea Butter FC Network to expand our media coverage!

Episode Two of the Current Moment Features ThomBomb talking to Sylvs and diving into:
Jamaica vs. Mexico experience at CPKC and Thom's First NT game under Shea Butter
Preview of the San Diego vs KC game

Welcome Thombomb and Riss to the SBFC Street Team and follow them on
Bluesky :
Thombomb - thombomb816.bsky.social

What's good Squad? We are expanding our reach with the Shea Butter FC Network to expand our media coverage!

In the inaugural episode of The Current Moment, Thom Bomb previews the match against Washington Spirit with Rose Room founding member Riss Willett. They talk about Spirits’ injury issues and defensive shape.

Welcome Thombomb and Riss to the SBFC Street Team and follow them on
Bluesky :
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Episode 118: THAT is What She Believes?!

Welcome to Episode 118  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, SkyE and Sylvs welcome Thombomb to talk about the SheBelieves final the USWNT played against Japan. They talk about why the Red White and Blue don’t go vroom any more and why pain caving is still happening. Then SkyE and Sylvs share interviews they did in collaboration with the Black Women’s Players Collective for their Elevate The Next Clinic held in partnership with Football For Her’s Footy Friday. They talk to...

Welcome to Episode 117  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are joined by Deacon Skyscraper aka André Carlisle and Lady Statue of Liberty aka Coach Courtney Stith of Diaspora United for the Part Two of the cross over to talk about the beginning of the SheBelieves Tournament, reflect on Emma Hayes tenure so far and delve into how her approach to changing the culture of US Soccer will have to include anti- racism work. Then we briefly review the upcoming NWSL season, and give their Hits and Ri...

Episode 116 NWSL Championship Weekend Content Drop Behind The Scenes

Welcome to Episode 116  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs drop alot of audio from their time in Kansas City during the 2024 NWSL Championship Weekend. The content drop includes interviews during the Washington Spirit’s Media Day including Casey Kruger and Courtney Brown, Makenna Morris and Kaylie Collins, and Croix Bethune and Jenna Butler; Interviews with SkyE in the streets of Fanfest featuring Supporters of the Spirit and Pride, GalPal Sports and Lindsay Gibbs, Jordyn Lexton of...

Episode  115 NWSL 2024 Skills Challenge Commentating and Post Event Interviews

Welcome to Episode 115  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs drop the audio from their on the ground live commentating of the NWSL 2024 Skill Challenge during the NWSL Championship Weekend in  Kansas City. The audio captures the event as it happened in real time featuring unaired commentary, interviews from Ari Chambers, and other media members as they pop up during the event. Additionally, this episode includes post-event interviews with Sarah Gorden, Jameese Joseph and Michele Alozie. Com...

Episode 114: A Time Was Had (2024 NWSL Championship Weekend Recap) ft Eboni Navidad and ThomBomb

Welcome to Episode 114  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs welcome the famous  Eboni Navidad (Walkin 90, DRSC FC, SixPoint Weekend, THEE Manager and  Women’s Soccer Supporter Legend) and ThomBomb (Shade of Blue and our KC Current Shea Butter FC Team) to recap the 2024 NWSL Championship Weekend in Kansas City. The crew discusses overall impressions of Kansas City, and breaks down the experiences of the leagues’ Media Days, Press Conferences, and other l...

Episode 113: Mama Knows Best - A Legendary NWSL Rewind  and Recap ft Jessica McDonald, Andre 3000 Ft Tall  of Diaspora United & Eboni Navidad of Walkin90

Welcome to Episode 113  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs  are joined by 3 time NWSL Champion, 1 time NWSL Final MVP , World Cup Champion, NWSL Ion broadcaster and Mama of 2 (soon to be 3) Women’s Soccer Legend Jessica McDonald, and  Andre’ “3000 ft” Carlisle of Diaspora United and Eboni “The Manager” Christmas of Walkin90 recap the 2024 NWSL regular season and preview the playoffs and so much more...

Welcome to Episode 112  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs talk about the international window, the USWNT performances,  Ballon d'Or drama, and hot takes about the last matchday of the NWSL season. Lastly, we bring you our Hits and Riffs of the week! 

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Episode 111: “I Am Not a Consignment of Goods” - Navigating the New CBA ft Meghann Burke

Welcome to Episode 11  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs talk with Meghann Burke , the Executive Director of the NWSL Players Association , about her upbringing, career path, and everything that led up to the current CBA. Lastly, we bring you our Hits and Riffs of the week! 

Support the NWSL Players Association (NWSL PA) and check out the new CBA fact sheet on https://www.nwslplayers.com/ 

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Episode 110 : Guess Who’s Back, Back with a Vengeance

Welcome to Episode 110  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs talk about the Olympic final, the debut of the USL Super League, the Summer Cup and summer friendlies, and the return of the NWSL, Then, lastly, we bring you our Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the week! 

Additionally this episode features audio from interviews in the mixzone after the Gold Medal Match between Brazil and USWNT featuring in order Casey Kruger, Trin...

Episode 109: Rumors Of Our Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Welcome to Episode 109  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs talk about all things women’s soccer at the Olympics up to the final, then we discuss “the pain cave” and the USWNT. Then we share audio from interviews with Christen Press and Kristen Edmonds as captured by Shea Butter FC Street Team Member Thom during his time in the mixzone  at  the NWSL x Liga MX Fem Summer Cup Semi Final, and we discuss our thoughts...

Episode 108 : Watch The Throne, Track Number Three!  ft Talldre Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats  (Part 1 of the Diaspora United Chop Up)

Welcome to Episode 108  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs chop it up with Deacon Skyscraper Andre’ Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats of Diaspora United to finally review the final USWNT roster for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The crew breaks down the rosters by discussing initial reactions  and exploring  the strengths and weaknesses of the squad. They also discuss the reality of the snu...

Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode:  Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 4  - Sitting on Top of The World with My Friends  - A TSTv7 2024 Review

Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
In this Episode, SkyE  drops volume four of the cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

 For Rewind Therapy Episode Fours   SkyE and Eboni chop it...

Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode:  Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 3  - KC Baby Back Ribs!
Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
In this Episode, SkyE  drops volume three cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and  feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

 For Rewind Therapy Episode three,  SkyE connects with Kansas City media Legends PJ Green and Thom Persley to breakdown the game act...

SBFC Bonus - Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 2 - New York Chillin Jersey Chillin , What More Can I Say? F*** LA, but We are Family with Pride!

Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
In this Episode, SkyE  drops volume 2 cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and  feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

 For Rewind Therapy Episode two,   SkyE connects with  Capo an...

Episode 107 : That Freedom Talk  or  Breaking Down Sister Emma's Second Dub ft Talldre Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats  (Part 1 of the Diaspora United Chop Up)

Welcome to Episode 107  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs chop it up with Deacon Skyscraper Andre’ Latavious and Coach Courtney Thee Stats of Diaspora United to thoroughly and joyously break down  the 3-0  USWNT win against South Korea.   First they take a deep dive into game plans, player performances and changes implemented in game two. Then they look at player...

Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode:  Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 1 - Put the Ball in the Net!  Or Revisiting The Grit and Grind FC Battle Royale

Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
In this Episode, SkyE  launches a new cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and  feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

 For Rewind Therapy Episode One,  SkyE connects  with two Black...

Episode 106: Breakdown the NWSL Chaos from Sky High ft Coach Statue of Liberty and Wemby-Lagui or Diaspora United 1.5 Crossover with SkyE

Welcome to Episode 106  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this Episode, while Sylvs is celebrating her Birthday by  exploring Europe, SkyE connects with the Tall Ones of Diaspora United, Courtney Stith and Andre’ Carlisle in part two of a 1.5 SBFC x DU kinda crossover to review the chaos of last week of NWSL games and the season's midpoint of the most chaotic league on earth. Skye , Wemby and Coac...

Episode 105: Stoppage Time, Stop That!

Welcome to Episode 105  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs check in with three things they’ve seen in the NWSL, and three things they think they’ll see the rest of the season. Then, they give your the superlatives and their early picks for ROTY and MVP, and finally bring you the Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the Week.

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea...

SBFC Episode 104: They Not Like U.S.! ft Stop Playing Out the BACK!

Welcome to Episode 104  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs discuss UWCL and the WSL last round of games as the league’s season comes to a close, the latest midweek and NWSL matches, the beefing vibes with the struggle bus of Playing Out the Back ( including a special surprise from SkyE) , and dive into the importance of understanding and respecting  Black American culture ALL the time and not when it’s conven...

 Episode 103: Run The Fcking Go-Route

Welcome to Episode 103 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs discuss the SheBelieves Cup in Atlanta and the fallout from Korbin Albert’s social media, then (at the 1 Hour 19 min mark)  we talk about the NWSL through the first six match days, next (at the 2 Hour 9 min mark)  we talk about the UWCL first legs, and then we ask the question “does women’s basketball have a marketing issue (hint, yes). Finally, we will give you our Hits and Riffs and Rants...

Episode 102: Choppin It Up with Shea Butter FC x FTCUTD and Footie Mob in Atlanta

What's good squad? This episode of Shea Butter FC features audio from our live recording in Atlanta featuring Skye and Sylvs, Greggo and Coach Tony of For The Culture United and Footie Mob legend Curtis Jenkins and Vera Zeigler. This episode features a deep dive into Black culture and the intersection of soccer in Atlanta, and it exploring how important it has been growing the influence of soccer in the city hosting SheBelieves and the new location of US Soccer. This discussion was...

Episode 101:  Shoutout to All My DEIs, We’ll See You In Atlanta!

Welcome to Episode 101 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs discuss the first two weeks of the NWSL and talk about how we’re feeling about each team. Then, you will hear player interviews from the Gold Cup W Final and the Challenge Cup, and then we will discuss the USWNT roster for the SheBelieves Cup. Finally, we will give you our Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the week. 
Interv...

SBFC Bonus Episode:  Gold Cup W Quarter-Finals Recap and Mixed Zone Interviews

Welcome to a bonus episode of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are in the streets for the Gold Cup W quarterfinals at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Skye and Sylvs give a mini recap of what they saw during all four matches on Saturday and Sunday, and bring you player interviews from Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States. 

Mixzone interview with Jade Rose of the Canada XNT Mixzone in...

Episode 99:  I Got 99 Problems but CONCACAF Ain't One

Welcome to Episode 99 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are in the streets for the Gold Cup W covering Match Days Two and Three held in Carson and San Diego. Skye and Sylvs give a mini recap of what they saw and felt after watching every match, including a deep dive into the USWNT’s result against Mexico. We will have live player interviews from these matches interspersed throughout the episode. Then Skye gives her thoughts on...

Episode Bonus TWO: Concacaf W Gold Cup 2024 Group Stage in LA Day One - Mexico vs Argentina & USA vs Dominican Republic Recap

Welcome to a bonus episode of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are in the streets for the Gold Cup W covering Day One of the Group Stage Games held in Carson California. Skye and Sylvs give a mini recap of what they saw and felt after watching Mexico play Argentina and USA play Dominican Republic during the first battle day for Group...

Episode Bonus : CONCACAF Gold Cup W 2024 Preliminaries and USWNT Media Day  

Welcome to a bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are in the streets for the Gold Cup W with interviews during the USWNT Media Day and Preliminary Games of the tournament. Interviews include members of the Dominican Republic Women’s National Team (Brianne Reed, Gabriella Cuevas, and Nadia Colon), Guyana Women’s National Team (Chante Sandiford), Puerto Rico Women’s National Team (Danielle Marcano) and USWNT (Jaedyn Shaw and Crystal Dunn) . It’s a r...

Episode 98:  To Be Young, Gifted and Black Bonus
 Washington Spirit 2024 Preseason Media Day Interviews with Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, and Casey Kruger

Welcome to episode 98  Bonus Episode of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs share mini interviews with Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune and Casey Kruger from Washington Spirits's Media Day.

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bou...

Episode 98:  To Be Young, Gifted and Black

Welcome to episode 98 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs discuss the NWSL preseason, share mini interviews with Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune and Casey Kruger from Washington Spirits's Media Day, talk about the Gold Cup W roster, that interview with Lindsey Horan, and  finally, their rants and raves and hits and riffs. 

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. Thi...