Benched

by UNCUT

Benched is an UNCUT Podcast which aims to give female student-athletes their rightful voice in the world of college sports. By prioritizing the overlooked and the overshadowed, we shine a light on the challenges and stories pertaining to women in college sports. As male sports typically take center stage in the public eye, women's athletics ride the bench. It's our job to change that narrative. 

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • S03 E08 - Journey from a Paralympic debut to a gold medal

    S03 E08 - Journey from a Paralympic debut to a gold medal

    UNC Student and Paralympic Gold Medalist Emma Schieck joins Benched Host Jules Micchia to talk about her experience competing in sitting volleyball in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Emma talks about how she got into sitting voll...

    42:56
  • S03 E07 - Aranza Vazquez and defining success in Olympic diving

    S03 E07 - Aranza Vazquez and defining success in Olympic diving

    UNC Diver and Olympic finalist Aranza Vazquez joins Benched Host Jules Micchia to discuss everything that led to her success in Tokyo this summer. Aranza talks about how she first got involved with diving (1:15), why she wanted to...

    40:39
  • S03 E06 - Lack of diversity in collegiate sports administration

    S03 E06 - Lack of diversity in collegiate sports administration

    UNC Associate Athletic Director and Director of Student-Athlete Development Cricket Lane joins Benched Host Jules Micchia to discuss the lack of diversity and representation in sports administration. Cricket talks about how she go...

    23:20
  • S03 E05 - Thori Bryan and the USWNT Before its Fame

    S03 E05 - Thori Bryan and the USWNT Before its Fame

    Former USWNT Defender Thori Bryan joins Benched Host Jules Micchia to discuss the past, present, and future of women’s soccer in the U.S. Thori talks about what made her want to pursue soccer professionally (1:56), her experience ...

    30:35
  • S03 E04 - How athletics continue to shape a former UNC athlete’s career at Nike

    S03 E04 - How athletics continue to shape a former UNC athlete’s career at Nike

    Former UNC Track and Field athlete Lauren Moody joins Benched Host Jules Micchia to discuss how sports have impacted her life (0:58), shaped her character (3:58), and influenced her career (5:02). Later, Lauren talks about how she...

    27:15