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Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Sidelined is the sports podcast that finally gives women a space to talk about the game—without leaving behind everything else they love. Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger have spent over a decade as sports broadcasters but they realized their conversations weren’t solely based on sports- they were about fashion, pop culture, beauty and even reality tv. They know they are not the only ones. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or ‘sidelined’ in sports talk, this podcast is for you. Why should…
Episodes
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Sophia Minnaert on Covering the Brewers' World Series Title Run
Brooke and Dani recap Halloween and look ahead to this week's CFP rankings before welcoming Brewers sideline reporter Sophia Minnaert. Sophia reflects on the…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Jake Butt on the State of the Big Ten
Brooke and Dani sit down with Big Ten analyst and former NFL tight end Jake Butt to discuss all things college football. They break down the biggest surprises…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
POSTSEASON: Breaking down ALCS & NLCS with MLB Network's Melanie Newman
Brooke and Dani sit down with MLB Network and MASN reporter, play-by-play broadcaster and host Melanie Newman to break down the ALCS and NLCS, including the…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Soxtober: Reliving White Sox clubhouse celebrations
Brooke and Dani catch up on Brooke’s busy postseason schedule, the Padres’ series win over the Cubs and the White Sox sweeping the Astros to advance to the…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Sportsish’s Lily Shimbashi on covering the Met Gala, ESPN Partnership & more
Brooke opens the show by discussing the White Sox pennant race before sitting down with Sportsish CEO and founder Lily Shimbashi. Lily shares her family’s…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
College Football is BACK, Pennant Chase baseball & US Open
Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger catch up on a wild weekend in sports, from Taylor McGregor’s incredible work navigating the chaotic SMU-Florida State game…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Crosstown Classic wraps up & 2026 Cincinnati Open
Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger dive into the work grind before turning their attention to the Crosstown Series, its impact on Chicago. They also discuss…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Sports media & the State of the WNBA with Greydy Diaz
On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger sit down with WNBA host and producer Greydy Diaz to discuss her journey from ESPN to FIBA…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Victoria Jacobi on Kobe Bryant, Branding & Breaking In
On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger sit down with branding specialist and stylist Victoria Jacobi to discuss her journey from…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
White Sox Trade Deadline, College Football Nears & the 2026 Cincinnati Open
Dani Klupenger recaps her WNBA All-Star experience before she and Brooke Fletcher dive into the first-place White Sox and what to expect from GM Chris Getz at…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Duda Pavão
Host and content creator Duda Pavão joins Brooke and Dani to share what it was like covering the U.S. men's national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup while…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Brooke Fletcher on making White Sox analyst debut
Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger break down Brooke making White Sox franchise history as the team's first female TV analyst, including what it was like…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Covering the Thunder's rise & WNBA with Paris Lawson
Brooke and Dani sit down with Paris Lawson, broadcast & digital reporter for the Oklahoma City Thunder and USA Network WNBA sideline reporter, to discuss her…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
First place White Sox, NBA Finals & World Cup
Brooke and Dani discuss the White Sox’s climb to first place in the AL Central, Braden Montgomery’s historic walk-off debut, and how the team could approach…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Pippa Horn Talks French Open, broadcasting career and Previews Wimbledon e
Tennis presenter and commentator Pippa Horn joins the show to discuss covering the French Open, why the sport may be entering a changing-of-the-guard era, and…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
From Overseas Hoops to CEO: Taylor Burner’s Journey in Sports Marketing
Brooke and Dani welcome Dani’s best friend from Stony Brook, Agency 3_2 founder and CEO Taylor Burner, for a deep dive into her journey through the sports…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Covering New York Sports, Balancing Family and Finding a Broadcasting Path with Michelle Margaux
Michelle Margaux joins Brooke and Dani for a conversation that dives deep into the nonstop world of New York sports and the demands that come with covering it…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Rafael Nadal, Breakups & Spring Cleaning
Brooke and Dani bounce between continents to start the episode, swapping stories from San Diego and Spain before easing into a candid check-in on Brooke’s…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
WNBA Draft Recap with Kalia Butler
WCIU Chicago Sky reporter and LockedOnSports host Kalia Butler joins the show to break down the 2026 WNBA Draft and everything that came with it. She shares…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Monte Carlo, The Masters and Angel Reese Trade
Brooke and Dani kick things off by catching up, with Brooke breaking down the chaos of the Padres’ wild finish and Dani sharing stories from her tennis…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Final Four is set & April Fools' Day | Sidelined
Brooke and Dani open with a personal catch-up, as Dani shares updates on renovating the home she plans to lease out, with help from her parents, while Brooke…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Robbie Hummel Breaks Down the Madness
Brooke and Dani kick things off with a fun intro that covers everything from Dani stepping into homeownership to the latest buzz at the Miami Open, including…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Inside March Madness with ESPN's Peter Burns
ESPN SEC Network studio anchor Peter Burns joins the show to break down how to build the perfect March Madness bracket, offering quick-hit tips and strategy to…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Sophia Minnaert on midwest roots and the daily grind of covering baseball
Sophia Minnaert joins Brooke and Dani to reflect on her journey covering the Milwaukee Brewers as she's at her 14th spring training as the team's reporter. She…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
U.S. Olympian Jackie Wiles on Winning Bronze and competing alongside Lindsey Vonn
Olympic bronze medalist Jackie Wiles joins the show for a candid conversation about capturing bronze in the inaugural women’s Alpine combined event and why…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Gold Medals, the Return of Baseball, and Punch the Monkey
Brooke and Dani kick off the show with a whirlwind of Olympic storylines, from Team USA women’s hockey capturing gold to Alysa Liu making history as the first…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Journey from UNC to Pro Sports with Kendra Douglas
Kendra joins the show to share her journey to becoming a reporter, from her time at North Carolina, a university that holds deep meaning for her family, to…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Australian Open Recap, Super Bowl Preview and Winter Olympic' Fits
Brooke and Dani kick things off with a recap of SoxFest before breaking down a historic Australian Open final, as Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Drake Maye’s Rise, Vrabel’s Impact, and a Patriots Super Bowl Run
Alexandra Francisco joins the show for an inside look at the New England Patriots’ run to the Super Bowl and what it’s like covering one of the league’s…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
CFP Championship, NFL Shakeups & Beckham Family Drama
Brooke and Dani open the show with a recap of the College Football Playoff National Championship, breaking down Indiana’s win behind Fernando Mendoza and the…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Australian Open, Golden Globes, and NFL Coaching Carousel
Brooke and Dani open the show by diving into the Australian Open spotlight, starting with amateurs getting a rare crack at the pros and a look at the…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
CFB Playoffs, NFL Playoffs & 2025 Recap
In this episode, Brooke and Dani kick things off reflecting on the holidays and sharing their goals heading into 2026. The conversation then turns to college…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Balancing Motherhood and the Mic with Ashley ShahAhmadi
Ashley ShahAhmadi of NBA on NBC joins Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger for a wide-ranging conversation on life, career, and the realities of sports…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Lane Kiffin to LSU & Heisman Contenders with Nicole Auerbach
Lane Kiffin, Heisman favorites, coaching vacancies, and LinkedIn pages, Nicole Auerbach joins us to break down the latest in college football. She dives into…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Big Ten battles, Tennis updates and meeting Giuliana Rancic
Brooke and Dani cover it all—from football, tennis, and TV life to holidays and heated rivalries. They recap Sidelined Live, talk the whirlwind of football…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Sidelined LIVE! with Kylen Mills
Brooke and Dani are joined by broadcaster and Chicago native Kylen Mills for a special live event inside the White Sox clubhouse at Guaranteed Rate Field…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
How Kirsten Watson Built a Career Across the NFL, NBA & MLB
Brooke and Dani are joined by Dodgers on-field reporter Kirsten Watson, who reflects on an unforgettable Dodgers World Series run, the emotional roller coaster…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Building a Career in Beauty & Broadcasting
Brooke and Dani pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the camera with two pros who make the stars shine — celebrity makeup artists Amy De La Rosa…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Sideline CHAOS & Best College Stadiums | NBA Opening Night Reactions
Brooke and Dani swap sideline interview stories — from unexpected walk-offs to guests answering phone calls mid-hit — and break down what it takes to stay…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Penn State Fallout, Taylor Swift Takes & Pilates Pain
It’s a cozy catch-up on Sideline! Brooke Fletcher and Dani K talk slowing down, catching up on sleep, and why “binge cheating” on a show might be relationship…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Cam Smith on Chicago Pride, Family, and Finding His Dream Job
Brooke and Dani kick off a cozy, fall-themed episode of Sideline with Halloween decor, baseball heartbreak, and a special reunion guest — Chicago native and…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
A Baseball Home Divided, True Life of Tennis Pros, and The Real MVPs on Set
On the latest episode of Sidelined - Brooke shares what it was like covering White Sox–Padres while her husband was on the field for the other team — a rare…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Going National with Yahoo! Sports MLB Insider Russell Dorsey
Brooke and Dani welcome their longtime friend and Yahoo! Sports MLB Insider Russell Dorsey to Sidelined. Russ shares how he carved a path as an MLB insider…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
US Open Drama, Trouble for Belichick, and Labubu-Mania
Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are back on Sideline with a little lake life and a lot of sports. Brooke recaps Week 1 on the college gridiron from…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Gridiron to Grapes: Will Blackmon’s Journey from NFL Football to Fine Wine
NFL champion Will Blackmon joins Dani and Brooke to share stories from his NFL journey—from being recruited out of Rhode Island to navigating the Favre/Rodgers…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Baseball for Baddies: Kait Maniscalco on Changing the Game for Women
Brooke and Dani welcome Kait Maniscalco, creator of Baseball for Baddies, for a lively conversation about making baseball more inclusive for women and casual…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Networking with Football Minds in LA & The New U.S. Open Dating Show
On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke and Dani catch up in a lively, wide-ranging episode covering everything from Fox Sports’ behind-the-scenes football…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
WNBA Evolution with Annie Costabile: Expansion, CBA Talks, and Player Safety
Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are joined by Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports for a jam-packed conversation on all things WNBA. From the WNBA's plan…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Anisimova’s Redemption, Ilona’s Impact, and Love Island Team Hoopers
On this episode of Sideline, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger dive into their Fourth of July festivities, including beach parties, boating trips, and…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
WAGs of Wimbledon, White Sox Trade Buzz & NASCAR Street Race
It’s a full catch-up sesh on this week’s Sideline as Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger reunite after some travel and time off. From Dani’s new beach…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Danny Graves Talks Savannah Bananas, MLB Clubhouse Life, and Boy Band Fame
Baseball stories, shirtless TV appearances, boy bands, and Bert Kreischer?! Danny Graves joins Brooke and Dani live from the College World Series in Omaha and…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Lauren Jbara Talks Thyroid Surgery, TNT NBA Coverage & Newlywed Life
TNT & NBATV's Lauren Jbara joins the show for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation about her whirlwind year—from navigating a thyroid surgery scare to…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Summer House at Citi Field, Brett Favre Fallout & Who's the Next Nadal?
Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger are back for a good old-fashioned catch-up. Brooke reflects on her recent trip to NYC—including a surprise Summer House…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Jen Lada’s Rise in Sports Media and Her Powerful Storytelling at ESPN
Emmy Award winner and ESPN College Gameday's Jen Lada joins the show to reflect on her career journey—from working midnight shifts in Chicago to becoming a…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Lauren Shehadi on Her Rise in Broadcasting and Life at MLB Network
This week on Sideline, Brooke and Dani are joined by one of the most familiar faces in baseball broadcasting — Lauren Shehadi of MLB Network. From sending out…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
European Blackouts, Met Gala Fits, and Baseball Rain Delays
From a Vatican Conclave in Rome to a power outage across Europe, Dani Klupenger has been at the heart of historic moments—while Brooke Fletcher wraps up her…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Emerging Tennis Stars and Falling Down NFL Draft Boards
Join Brooke and Dani on this episode of Sidelined as Dani kicks off her month long work trip. First stop? Madrid, Spain! Dani and Brooke give us their travel…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
ESPN's Kris Budden on Iamaleava, NILs, & her broadcasting journey
This week on Sideline, Brooke and Dani discuss Dani's Monte Carlo trip and upcoming travels, necessities for a month-long European adventure, and the explosive…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Loyola HC Drew Valentine's journey though basketball and fatherhood
On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke and Dani speak with Loyola Chicago Head Coach Drew Valentine! We delve deep into Drew's inspiring journey, from his…
- Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger
Brooke's Path from Pageants to Broadcasting
On this episode of Sidelined, Dani talks about traveling for tennis tournaments and the mental bandwidth it takes to cover sports. Then we dive into the life…