"Off The Looking Glass" is a magazine-style podcast hosted by Kate Fagan and Jessica Smetana that reimagines the sports conversation through the lens of women's athletics, pop culture, and comedy. Rather than delivering straightforward sports analysis, the show approaches its subject through interviews with icons and insiders—ranging from WNBA stars like Angel McCoughtry and Dawn Staley to Olympians Kara Goucher and Angela Ruggiero, plus crossover cultural figures like actress Geena Davis—alongside skits and freewheeling discussions. The hosts blend historical and critical perspectives on how women in sports have been portrayed, undervalued, and celebrated, using humor and personal storytelling as their primary tools. Episodes often mix nostalgia, fandom, and sharp cultural commentary, appealing to listeners who care about sports but crave a warmer, more narrative-driven, and socially conscious take than traditional sports media offers. With witty banter, a running gag about not skipping ads, and a genuine curiosity about the people behind the games, the podcast carves out a distinctive niche where sports fandom meets cultural critique and lighthearted joy.
"Off The Looking Glass" is a magazine-style podcast hosted by Kate Fagan and Jessica Smetana that reimagines the sports conversation through the lens of women's athletics, pop culture, and comedy. Rather than delivering straightforward sports analysis, the show approaches its subject through interviews with icons and insiders—ranging from WNBA stars like Angel McCoughtry and Dawn Staley to Olympians Kara Goucher and Angela Ruggiero, plus crossover cultural figures like actress Geena Davis—alongside skits and freewheeling discussions. The hosts blend historical and critical perspectives on how women in sports have been portrayed, undervalued, and celebrated, using humor and personal storytelling as their primary tools. Episodes often mix nostalgia, fandom, and sharp cultural commentary, appealing to listeners who care about sports but crave a warmer, more narrative-driven, and socially conscious take than traditional sports media offers. With witty banter, a running gag about not skipping ads, and a genuine curiosity about the people behind the games, the podcast carves out a distinctive niche where sports fandom meets cultural critique and lighthearted joy.
