Walking into a sports conversation as a girl can feel less like a discussion and more like an interrogation. Suddenly you’re being asked to “name five players,” explain a rule on the spot, or prove you know what you’re talking about, while the guys around you get to just… exist. In this episode of Drop The Balls, Emma Liberta calls that out for what it is and flips the script, breaking down why women belong in these conversations without having to earn a seat at the table.
The episode gets even more real with Arden Louchheim, a junior on the Nebraska golf team shares what it’s actually like trying to build a career in sports while navigating constant doubt and sexism. From golf courses to broadcast rooms, she discusses the pressure to prove herself and why she refuses to shrink her voice to fit the space. Between bold takes, honest stories, and a few moments that will have listeners thinking “yeah, that’s happened to me too,” this episode isn’t just about sports, it’s about confidence, ownership and finally being heard.
What is Drop the Balls?
Welcome to Drop the Balls, the podcast where women talk about all things sports. This is the place for anyone who’s ever sat in a group chat, a stadium, a living room or a bar, wondering if they’re supposed to already know what an “offside” is and just… didn’t. Each episode breaks down the sports world in a way that actually makes sense, from rules and teams to culture, chaos and everything in between, while also making space for women’s voices in a space that hasn't always made it easy to be heard. Across the series, we bring in women working in sports, athletes, broadcasters and industry insiders, to share their experiences, their paths and what it’s really like being in the game behind the game.