Casuals with Katie Nolan

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than Yandy Diaz loves a handheld tomahawk steak. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the revelation that Katie has probably beaten Drake Maye in Rocket League, and a full preview of the 2026 World Series, including a farewell to the Guardians and Josh Can't Dance, a farewell to the Dodgers and Miguel Rojas' cursed cleats, Dodgers fans not showing up for the playoffs, the conspiracy theory that they lost on purpose to save baseball, Dodgers outfielder Alex Call protesting the boob ads, Katie's five least favorite ads of the postseason, the Brewers...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports as much as Ben Johnson loves a good post-victory stanky leg. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down NFL Week 6, Caleb Williams' return, Jalen Hurts' injury and the unfortunate timing of Andy Dalton, Mike McCarthy's injury on the Steelers' sideline, Aaron Rodgers' trash talk, John Harbaugh not benching Cam Skattebo, John Harbaugh benching Jameis Winston, which Harbaugh had the worse Sunday, Harrison Mevis, Blake Grupe, and the case for thicker kickers, why punters can's kick, and the absolutely unhinged discovery of Derek and David Carr's podcast. Then, the team gets into [59:09] the...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than Jerry Jones loves remembering a pair of cheeks. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the ALCS, Jose Ramirez's Game Two error, the Rays not selling out, Tropicana Field's bag-of-spaghetti policy, TBS' interview with Travis Bazzana, the NLCS and the Dodgers' decision not to bench Shohei Ohtani, Preston Mattingly re-signing his dad after Alex Cora said no, the WNBA Finals and the Atlanta Dream getting a larger arena, the Valkyries' flu outbreak, the Frozen Frenzy, Sharks-Bruins, and the NHL's attempt to make you watch 16 games at once, UCLA Football and...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than the Titans' press pool loves making it weird. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down week five in the NFL, Jayden Daniels' mental mistake and the Commanders forgetting to beat the Giants, Dak Prescott hearing it from event staff after the Cowboys' loss, the Eagles' heartbreak in London, the Packers-Bears rivalry and the passing of Mike Ditka, Jahmyr Gibbs setting a new record, Cam Ward enduring yet another controversy with team reporters, the Marvin Harrison trade and Adam Schefter's strange handling of it, Drake Maye's midseason comeback, Justin Herbert and...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than the president loves long snappers with a little salt and pepper. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss Drake Maye needing to learn more conspiracy theories, Lane Johnson abruptly retiring from the NFL, the dueling narratives of Mason Miller and Max Fried's paternity leaves, and Alex Cora turning down the Phillies once again as their GM tries to replace his own dad. Then, comedian Jay Jurden joins the show [14:46] to talk about Ole Miss beating LSU and then immediately falling to Florida, how to watch college football in the middle of...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than Steve Gelbs loves beating traffic on a school night. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the NFL's Week Four, the Chiefs remaining undefeated and the only thing NOT going in the right direction for them being one single ankle, CBS parting ways with Tony Romo, the Patriots getting on track against the Bills, refs having three different controversies with players and coaches, Efton Chism, Athan Kaliakmanis, Colson Yankoff, and the best names of the week, Ben Johnson getting quirky, Aaron Rodgers getting angry, and a passionate discussion of just...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than 90's kids love the Darkwing Duck theme. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the NASCAR Swear Jar, the Minnesota Lynx getting bounced from the WNBA Postseason by the Liberty and Cheryl Reeve's postgame quotes, A'Ja Wilson's encounter with a fan in Indiana and the media response due to the Sophie Cunningham of it all, the Astros losing to the White Sox in Houston, AJ Blubaugh making history in #69, Astros fans booing their own team, and an explanation of Katie's sordid history with Astros fans, the Bruins and Rangers opening...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than a Giants backup QB loves a photoshoot. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down Jalen Brunson's appearance on SNL, the Ravens' walkoff win in Brazil, Madonna's VMA performance and its Debi Mazar cameo, the Commanders knocking off the Seahawks and the graphic nudity tease of Nathan Fielder, the Bills-Chargers matchup and a plan for Mike McDaniel to make it work with the Chargers, further debate about Justin Herbert as hot or not, Browns fans changing their tune on Deshaun Watson, the Chiefs moving to 3-0 and a conspiracy theory about...

Hello! It's the podcast that love sports more than Emma's husband loves Emma. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down Caleb Williams' reactions to the reactions to Caleb Williams' reactions to his hamstring injury, BearsTok, Ben Johnson thirst traps, and where Jordana Brewsters fits into all this, Case Keenum as the Bears' imminent future, the Falcons' next quarterback, Jaxson Dart's injury taking a turn for the worse, the possibility of a one-armed Jayden Daniels, and the upcoming muddy Brazilian Cowboys-Ravens matchup. Then, Jessica Smetana and Lucy Rohden of "College Football Happy Hour" join the show [27:20] to talk about the...

Hello! It's the podcast that loves sports more than the Ole Miss band loves Ludacris' early stuff. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down Caleb Williams' injury, the Madden Curse, Isabella's introduction to Bears fandom, and whether his exit was overacting or genuine, Jayden Daniels' injury and the hierarchy of gross dislocations, Mike Vrabel's refusal to talk about Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers' worst start to a season of his career, Terry Bradshaw and the watchability of the FOX Pregame Show, the heat in Nashville and why Tennessee reporters keep telling Cam Ward he sucks, Cam's Scuba, Baker Mayfield's bomb...

Hello! It's the podcast that love sports more than James Franklin loves greeting people named Michael. Today, Katie and the Casuals break down Jalen Brunson's appearance at the Emmys, the unavoidable poop scandal at the Hyrox championships in Beijing, the history of sandwich cookies, Arch Manning's nightmare press conference, Laura Ingraham winning "worst take", and an impassioned defense of Holly Rowe, James Franklin and the "Hey Michael" spectacle, CBS News giving an interview to "AI actress Tilly Norwood", "AI golf analyst Duff Foreman" hitting the New  Mexico Open, the accusations that Mets prospect Mitch Voit may be AI-generated, Pete A...

Hello! It's the podcast that will not stand for koalas being called bears. Today, Katie and the Casualties react to the NFL's opening week, the Rams overthinking their trip to Australia, Noah Eagle pronouncing "Melbin", Elle Duncan "outfit-mogging" the Netflix set, Christian McCaffrey getting a confusing haircut, Isabella predicting that Caleb Williams would be the NFL's MVP out of Week One and gaining a new nickname, the Patriots not playing, the Triple Threat Purple Potatoes dropping a close one on the road, the Commanders frustrating a fan base, the Packers doing it worse, and the Cowboys perhaps doing it...

Hello! It’s the podcast that’s here to normalize sad fireworks. Today, Katie and the Casualties share each other’s misery of Andrew He, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Carlton Blues taking bittersweet L’s this week, and get into Ben Shelton’s massive upset at the US Open, wins for Tiafoe and Pegula, Sabalenka smelling weed, Medvedev tasting Tums, and influencers going wild, from the new tennis crowd at center court to Morgan Riddle and Alix Earle. Then, the team reacts [53:30] to Cathy Engelbert’s retirement announcement, week one in college football, Lane Kiffin and his posse of influence...

Hello! It's the podcast that's still begging you not to Google Mike LaFleur's haircut. Today, Katie and the Casualties take a look at the greatest drama returning to your TV this season -- the NFL -- and go division-by-division to get you up to speed with all of the main characters, all of the B-plots, all of the new additions, all of the casting changes, all of the unresolved plotlines from last season, and a preview of what's to come in 2026-2027. Plus, Isabella rides her hot streak to tell you who is going to win Super Bowl LXI.<...

Hello! It's the podcast that metaphorically bought its favorite sandwich for $1000 this week. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down Amber Glenn's chances on DWTS, Andrew He's Jeopardy! Masters pep talk, Isabella's fantasy draft and the SHOCKING pick at #2 overall, Vinnie Pasquantino chiming in on the Tarik Skubal espresso controversy, the internet sleuth who may have figured out its pricetag, whether or not Tua Tagavailoa got caught using a burner account to compliment himself on Instagram, the sale of the Angels, our friend Swilly's euphoric reaction, and a quick introduction to the Arte Moreno hellscape she's escaping, the Cubs...

Hello! It's the podcast that's gotta pay tons like Pritchard and Manning. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down a huge weekend in sports, from a bloody Will Ospreay at AEW All-In: London to vintage viewings of Butch Davis and the 2004 Cleveland Browns, Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, the list of familiar faces that got cut from the NFL on Sunday, the Pro Bowl disappearing, Odell Beckham reappearing, Josh Jacobs being place on the Commissioner's Exempt List, the insane story of scammer Daejon Love pretending to be on the 49ers active roster, and the even MORE insane story...

Hello! It’s the podcast that’s finally going to work 9 to 5 for once. Today, Katie and the Casualties celebrate the life of Dolly Parton for all of the ways she touched sports, for all of the ways she represented the best of humanity, for her charity, for her advocacy, and for the magic of Jolene, and get into the news across the sports world on Kinley Rasmus’ Little League World Series run, the latest on the NCAA’s eligibility crisis, Kim Mulkey and LSU’s solution to the war in Ukraine, the fallout from Good Good Golf’s ad campaign...

Hello! It's the podcast that's going to be a fan of anyone named Tugboat, by default. Today, Katie and the Casualties react to the latest across NFL Preseason, including injuries to Ashton Jeanty, Jayden Higgins, and Double Mike, Jed York's arrest in a mobile home park, Brenda Song's touchdown call, Shiyazh Pete's hype speech, the Lions' Abercrombie disaster, the greatest Bears podcast on the planet, the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback after he trashed their fans, the Cleveland Browns not naming Shedeur Sanders their starting quarterback after he said he didn't like internet, and the Cleveland...

Hello! It’s the podcast that has somehow never guest starred on an episode of Law & Order. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the report that the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard may be nearing an end, Katie’s reaction to 38% of Liverpool being sold to Jeff Bezos and his homies, the five minutes where we all just thought Amanda Anisimova just chugged a beer mid-match at the Cincinnati Open, and Jaylen Brunson getting an upcoming role on SVU. Then, Elle Duncan joins the show [32:01] to talk about her new role with Netflix, the way they cover Major...

Hello! It's the podcast that you can agree is dynamical, and silences all the sheep like Hannibal. Today, Katie and the Casualties introduce you to YOUR chance to enter this year's fantasy league (and your chance to dethrone Isabella), and break down the first week of NFL Preseason, the injuries, the sound bytes, Micah Parsons' self-evaluation, Aaron Rodgers' grandmother spirit, Jaxson Dart's brain, Peter Woods' voice, Sean Payton's standup comedy act, James Pearce's suspension, Terrion Arnold's surprising employment, Fernando Mendoza's foul language, Shedeur Sanders' hat, Jayden Daniels' cease-and-desist against LSU over the number five, the backlash against him, and...

Hello! It's the podcast that's always encouraging more kissy-poo in the NFL. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the wedding Cristiano Ronaldo didn't have, Royce White losing the Minnesota Senate Primary to Michele Tafoya, the Lakers being sold again,  Pat McAfee's appearance at the Patriot Games to promote his album, the Yankees not being sold but getting billions from private equity, Pat McAfee's appearance at the Patriot Games to promote his album, Carson Benge tossing Kodai Senga's historic baseball into the crowd, Single Night at Citi Field, and Mrs. Met's Hall of Fame induction, and the White Sox P...

Hello! It's the podcast that would dominate kickball like true patriots. Today, Katie and the Casualties react to the Minnesota Lynx and Kayla McBride's record-setting 43-point outburst, DiJonai Carrington's hard foul on Sophie Cunningham, and the latest wave of bad actors in the WNBA's transgender inclusion discourse, the Patriot Games and the idea that our government has the nation's top young athletes competing in tug-of-war and pop-a-shot, Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame speech and his jokes about Pat McAfee and Bill Belichick, the continued turmoil at UNC, the latest twist in the Kyle Shanahan controversy, and the unfortunate separation...

Hello! It's the podcast that doesn't want a Large Farva, it wants a g*****n liter of cola. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kristin Cavallari, and the idea that Babe Ruth didn't actually exist, Aaron Rodgers questioning why ESPN wasn't covering the Anthony Fauci hearings, Stefon Diggs signing in Washington, Caitlin Clark's no-win situation, the return of Hard Knocks and preseason football, a said farewell to the NHL's emergency backup goalies, and Isabella's first time watching the intro to Super Troopers. Then, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske of Broken Lizard...

Hello! It's the podcast that doesn't blame Martha OR the Vandellas. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the debut of the WPBL and the return of women's professional baseball, the format of the league, the joy of Maybelle Blair, the story of Mo'ne Davis, the questionable national anthem choices, and the unfortunate change in access to the broadcast, Tarik Skubal being traded to the Dodgers and the uproar it caused, the debate of whether the Dodgers are ruining baseball and the case for their front office just being better at it, what the Brewers could have done to land...

Hello! It's the podcast that would never leave you stuck in a giant plastic bottle in Malta. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the latest in Boomer opinions, whether Plaxico Burress' comments can finally convince Isabella not to become a Jets fan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino's Monday Instagram rant and all of the ways he's gaslighting World Cup fans, the latest announcement that he's actively trying to sell part of the World Cup to private equity and all of the organizations opposed to it, and the dangers of that strategy seeping into college football as well. Fun! Then...

Hello! It's the podcast that's firmly pro-puppy, but anti-puppies-as-a-PR-shield. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss Boomer Esiason's show coming to SiriusXM and whether Isabella can promise a safe work environment, before getting into LeBron James going to the 76ers, how the Knicks may have inspired the choice, LeBron's upcoming commute from NYC to Philly, playing against Bronny, and Chris' evaluation of all the reasons why this might not work out for the 76ers. Then, the team breaks down the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, Cathy Engelbert still not quite having it all together logistically, Obama surprising the All-Stars, Azzi...

Hello! It's the podcast that thinks you're probably peeing too close to the green, no matter where you are. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the LATEST in-stadium scandal at a Noah Kahan concert, and question "Who had the worst week?" regarding JT Realmuto, Bill Miller, the A's rookie, the Heat YouTuber, and anyone who has to listen to Pat McAfee's new album. Then, the cast of Netflix's "The Hawk" - Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson, Molly Shannon, Fortune Feimster, and Jimmy Tatro - stop by [44:21] to talk about their new show, bonding on the golf course, Will's birthday, getting...

Hello! It's the podcast that legally has to tell you it's a podcast if you ask. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the World Cup Final and Spain's brilliance, the third-place match upstaging the final thanks to Argentina's unwillingness to play offense, the Argentinian team getting violent postgame and why most fans seemed to be rooting against them, and the most interesting parts of the match festivities from the pre-match ceremonies with iShowSpeed singing and Tom Cruise giving a pep talk to the halftime show with a pre-taped Madonna, live Muppets, Ted Lasso, vuvuzela solos, acoustic Bieber, and way...

Hello! It's the podcast that's ready to tell you WAY too much about the legacy of Gary Lineker. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss a boring MLB All-Star Game, a thrilling Home Run Derby, Jordan Walker's adorable grandmother, Sal Stewart's grunts in the box, Mrs. Met's formal wear, A-Rod making up three different stories about Justin Verlander in thirty seconds, and a full prep session of historical anecdotes for your World Cup Final watch party on Sunday - from the Hand of God to the Shorts of Brown, and a story of the dog that saved the 1966 World Cup...

Hello! It's the podcast that might have an open spot for Goat Yoga by the end of hour two. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the penalties for flopping, a sad farewell to our favorite adopted Viking, Erling Haaland, those who shoudl row and those who shouldn't, Gilberto Mora's high school graduation, the next steps for Mo Salah, the marine namesake of Vozinha, Cole Palmer and the summer's most awkwardly timed endorsement, Gianni Infantino and a 64-team World Cup, and a bad weekend all-around for commissioners, from Rob Manfred botching the top pick's name at the MLB Draft, to...

Hello! It's the podcast that's ready for Team USA's real World Cup to start in about 11 months. Today. Katie and the Casualties discuss the USMNT's Round of 16 exit against Belgium, the positives in it all (there's really not a lot) and the ragebait we need to avoid, a conspiracy theory about the president's involvement, Paraguay's loss to France and their politician being about as racist as possible towards Kylian Mbappe, Canada's loss to Morocco and coach Jesse Marsch's unhinged postgame comments, Switzerland's bland win over Colombia, Norway taking down Brazil and the joys of Erling Haaland, Ronaldo's career likely...

Hello! It’s the podcast that knows the PROPER way to kiss a Spider-man. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the best and worst of the World Cup’s Round of 32, from England squeaking by DR Congo and Croatia losing by a hair to Portugal, to the utter joy of rooting for the Cabo Verde squad. (Most of them.) Then, Isabella breaks down her Wimbledon superlatives and Rory McIlroy’s incredible wardrobe choice at the All England club, and the team gets into the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding, the guest list, the fanfare, and who would sit at our dream...

Hello! It's the sports podcast that's bringing you more mouth trombone than any other sports podcast. Today, Katie and the Casualties discuss the end of Freddy in America, moving on from Mitchell Robinson in New York, Kawhi, Ja, and LeBron heading to new homes, Serena's Wimbledon exit, Sam Kerr's return to the NWSL and the legitimacy of Jersey Mike's for carb loading, Team Mexico breaking its curse at the World Cup and a world class performance by the Mexican fans, and Paraguay's upset over Germany. Then, Jake Storiale of JomBoy Media stops by [27:39] to break down the latest in...

Hello! It's the podcast that learned how to say "Dynamic Brand Activation" in French. Today, the Casualties welcome Katie and Chris back to America and discuss Noah Kahan's record-stomping weekend in Philly, Katie's trip to France in the name of marketing and her preview of "Hooters: The Movie", Chris' trip to Australia and his daughter's embrace of Carlton Football, the week in the World Cup, Australia's upcoming showdown with Egypt, Team USA's match against Bosnia and a lesson in Bosnian geography for all of us, Mbappe and Messi looking dominant, Ronaldo looking slightly cooked, the underdog story of Cabo...

Hello! It’s the podcast that did not win Most Desirable Male at the 1992 MTV Movie Awards. Today, Katie and comedian Rob Anderson dig into the Casuals listeners' favorite sports movies, and answer the questions "What does your favorite sports movie say about you?", "Is Miss Congeniality a sports movie?", and "Shouldn't a penalty for Roping be longer than two minutes?" This includes the greatest films of all-time about wartime women's professional baseball, Rust Belt minor league hockey, gymnastics academies, tennis threesomes, leprechaun basketball challenges, and so much more.

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Hello! It’s the podcast that isn’t at all jealous over Katie’s ex joining the show. Today, Ashley Braband, former co-host of “Sports?”, joins the show to discuss the biggest sports stories since Ashley and Katie stopped working together, including Kyler Murray’s homework clause, the Shohei Ohtani gambling saga, Raygun’s viral Olympic performance, and the Chicago Pope. Then, Katie and Ashley talk about the joys of becoming a sports parent, Off Campus vs Heated Rivalry, and why Doc Emrick is the ultimate hall pass, before diving into the Mailbag to answer all of your Ashley-specific questions. 

Hello! It's the podcast that's about to find out what studio lights do to Fudgie the Whale. Today, Katie and the Casualties take a look at a crazy first week of action in the World Cup, Spain falling flat against Cape Verde, Vozinha becoming an overnight sensation, Messi's hat trick, Argentina's World Cup justice, Justin Trudeau skipping the Canadian opener for the American opener, FIFA covering EVERYTHING in blue tape and the Big Tape conspiracies that follow, Tunisia's new coach, Algerian fans and flares, German fans and Boosie, Norwegian fans and escalators, Japanese fans and the hoys of Texas...

Hello! It's the podcast that may still be celebrating in the streets of NYC by the time you read this. Today, Katie and the Casualties toast the New York Knicks, Hello Kitty, Isabella, Colin Quinn, JP, Stavvy, Sam, Timothee, and all of the Knicks faithful for bringing home an NBA championship, and get into Isabella's rollercoaster of emotions and postgame experiences, the Game Four comeback, the Game Five clincher, Jalen Brunson's legendary status, Monica McNutt's comments about Taylor Swift in Game Four and Jalen's defense of her, the Knicks fans in the streets, their mayor, their bagels, and the...

Hello! It's the podcast that wants you know that Tarps Off was not meant to be a Where's Waldo for sports bras. Today, Katie and the Casualties break down the terrors of deep sea rowing, the  NBA Finals' arrival in NYC, Isabella's Watch Party experience, Donald Trump being both the first sitting AND first sleeping president to attend a Finals Game, the crowd's reaction, justice for Avery Wilson, an update to the Brendan Sorsby controversy, the uselessness of the NCAA, and the declaration that it's apparently OK to gamble on college football now, the World Cup and travel restrictions f...

Hello! It's the podcast that's flipping a grunt with K-Smog at the Stanley Cup Final. Today, Katie and the Casualties react to Isabella's Knicks taking both games in San Antonio, and discuss sympathizing with Wemby for his bad pass at the end of Game Two, the MSG workers' reactions to his arrival, the greatest sounds of the Knicks fans' celebration in Fame Two and the conspiracy theories that a certain predictions market may be astroturfing the celebrations, Timothée Chalamet's knees, Landry Shamet's existence, Josh Hart's take on ticket prices, Donald Trump's alternative take on ticket prices, the general i...