Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger

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 to LSU, Lane Kiffin and the teams to watch in the College Football Playoff race. They also dive into the US Open, Novak Djokovic’s future, the influencer debate, the White Sox’s historic push for the AL Central, the Padres, and their latest fantasy football thoughts.

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 the Cincinnati Open, tennis storylines, and Novak Djokovic’s new documentary before getting into fantasy football and the upcoming NFL season.

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, covering the WNBA, and building her personal brand. Greydy shares advice on staying authentic, landing and negotiating opportunities, the work she’s most proud of, and the current state of the WNBA, including players and teams to watch.

On this episode of Sidelined, Brooke Fletcher and Dani Klupenger sit down with branding specialist and stylist Victoria Jacobi to discuss her journey from immigrating from Israel to building a career in sports and fashion. She shares how social media and a connection with Kobe Bryant helped launch her career, while also breaking down the business of branding, athlete partnerships, and the dream brands and campaigns she'd love to work with.

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 the trade deadline. They also debate the SEC vs. Big Ten, share stories from Brooke's London trip and Dani swimming with sharks, and wrap up with Carlos Alcaraz's new hairstyle.

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 breaking down the tournament's biggest storylines. They discuss Argentina's run to the final, the impact of Mauricio Pochettino on the USMNT, FIFA's rule changes, VAR controversy, and Duda's prediction for the World Cup Final before wrapping up with her journey into sports media and a fun conversation about Taylor Swift.

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 calling her first game and sharing a special on-air moment with her dad. They also catch up on Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback, Novak Djokovic's title pursuit, the FIFA World Cup, the latest social media "red card" trend, and the buzz surrounding the reported Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.

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 journey through sports media and Oklahoma City’s rise to an NBA championship. Paris shares what it was like covering the Thunder’s rebuild and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s evolution into a superstar while also opening up about overcoming three ACL tears in college and the path that led her to cover the WNBA.

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 the trade deadline. They also dive into the NBA Finals, celebrity and bandwagon fandom, Serena Williams’ potential comeback, and the upcoming World Cup.

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 what to watch for as Wimbledon and the grass-court season take center stage. She also breaks down key storylines from the tournament, including the matchup between Frances Tiafoe and Matteo Arnaldi, and explains what makes Wimbledon's traditions so unique.
Pippa also shares her unconventional path from the corporate world into tennis broadcasting, the culture shock of attending college in Texas, and the realities of building a career as a freelance presenter. The conversation includes stories from life on tour, her favorite tournaments to work, a memorable interview with Carlos Alcaraz, and even a discussion about her standout fashion choices in the tennis world.