Ladies' Night 32 — Dakota Rouse of the Chicago Women's Sports Club — 2026-07-19
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges women face in being recognized as 'real sports fans' and the importance of inclusivity in sports.
Do women still have to prove they're "real sports fans?" On this episode of Ladies' Night, hosts Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Kristina Airdo are joined by Dakota Rouse from the Chicago Women's Sports Club to talk about gatekeeping, finding your community, and why sports are better when everyone feels like they belong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Kristina Airdo
Guest: Dakota Rouse
Topics covered
- women in sports
- gatekeeping
- community
- inclusivity
- sports fandom
Keywords
- women's sports
- sports fans
- community
- gatekeeping
- inclusivity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chicago Women's Sports Club
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