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BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

Professional soccer stars Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley are calling it like they see it. BFFR is all about the highs, lows, and unfiltered moments on and off the field. From wild travel stories to hot takes and hard convos ? with a little chaos and a lot of laughs ? they?re saying what everyone?s thinking. Drop a voicemail, spill your tea, and be for real.

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Hayley Kiyoko & Becca Tilley on Love, Representation & New Book Inspired by Their Meet Cute

On this episode of BFFR, Ali Riley is joined by not one but two very special guests ? Japanese-American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and now film director Hayley Kiyoko, and media personality and podcast host Becca Tilley, who first captured our hearts on The Bachelor. Together, they share their love, creativity, and laughter. Becca and Hayley talk about their love for Angel City FC and cheering for Ali at games. Ali reflects on her final home game and the emotional send-off that marked the end of her career, before diving into Hayley and Becca?s world. They unpack the making of Hayley?s new book Where There?s Room for Us, inspired by her own love story with Becca, and discuss the challenges of storytelling, directing, and staying authentic in an industry that often tells you to tone it down. She gets into her passion for directing, her first feature film Girls Like Girls, and the balancing act of releasing her second book at the same time. Becca shares her journey as the podcast host of Scrubbing In, what its like recording with one of her best friends and how the show got its name. Where There's Room for Us is available on November 4th! They also chat DIY costumes, birthday-Halloween mashup parties, and of course ? the unforgettable Mallorca proposal that blew everyone away. Hayley and Becca open up about building a life together, representation in media, and the importance of creating space for love stories that look like theirs. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday! Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (1:21) - Hayley and Becca join the pod (3:03) - Ali's retirement game (7:00) - Birthday twins & Halloween parties (13:19) - The writing process: Where There's Room For Us (16:56) - How they met in 2018 (22:17) - Singer-songwriter, actress, writer, & director (25:38) - Hayley's passion for directing (30:14) - Scrubbing In (35:47) - Getting engaged in Mallorca (42:50) - Building inclusive spaces (45:58) - Rapid fire (56:50) - Inspiring the next generations Thanks to our sponsor. Shop at https://www.macys.com/
2025-11-03
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Sarah Gorden Talks $8,000 NWSL Rookie Salary, Motherhood & Proving Everyone Wrong

Ali Riley is back with another special guest for all our BFFR and Angel City fans! This week, the captains are linking up. Sarah Gorden joins the show to talk about her journey through motherhood, recovery, identity, and growth ? on and off the field. Sarah reflects on this season, her offseason goals, and personal milestones. She opens up about being pregnant in college, navigating complex emotions, and ultimately finding pride and healing through motherhood. We dive into life as a soccer mom, from her son Caiden?s favorite players to the unique experiences and conversations he?s had with her teammates. Sarah also shares her perspective on the evolution of the NWSL and the progress made since she earned just $8,000 a season while raising a child. She talks about her ACL injury, her years in Chicago, and how moving to LA became a powerful journey of self-discovery, healing, and sobriety. And of course, no Sarah Gorden interview would be complete without a deep dive into fashion. She breaks down how her style became her first form of self-expression, offers her go-to tips, and even rates a few fits. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday! Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) ? Intro (2:22) ? Sarah Gorden joins BFFR (3:15) ? Angel City season reflection (7:27) ? Offseason plans (9:10) ? Motherhood (12:30) ? Caiden at the games & his favorite players (16:50) ? Biggest strides in the NWSL (18:55) ? ACL injury & road to recovery (22:03) ? Chicago to LA (26:13) ? Fashion icon, arrival fits & rating game day style (39:30) ? This or That (42:28) ? All things astrology (46:52) ? The queen of Halloween Thanks to our sponsor. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/
2025-10-27
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Angel City?s Claire Emslie on Training While Pregnant, NWSL Salary Cap, & Making World Cup History

Scottish footballer and Angel City forward Claire Emslie joins Ali Riley for a fun, unfiltered convo on this week?s episode of BFFR! From the time they first officially met on Zoom ? where Ali literally joined from a kayak ? to helping Ali with her wedding day dress change, their friendship has been pure chaos in the best way. Claire opens up about her pregnancy journey, including training while expecting, using a club ultrasound machine, and what it really means to fight for moms in professional sports. We talk baby showers, AI generated babies, and whether her Michelin-trained chef and husband, is planning to make gourmet baby food. The duo dives into Claire?s incredible soccer career, from Australia to Scotland to Angel City, including her historic World Cup goal and favorite moments while playing in Los Angeles. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (3:00) - Claire Emslie Joins the Show (4:11) - Meeting the "weird girl on the boat" (6:00) - Signing to Angel City (6:47) - 7 months pregnant and training (15:57) - Baby gender reveal (22:25) - Michelin-trained chef & husband (27:22) - Wedding details (35:04) - Best Friends For Real (38:13) - Changes since pregnancy (43:55) - Making World Cup history (46:20) - Best Angel City moments (47:50) - Pulling the "I'm pregnant" card (53:10) - Fight for NWSL's child care and family planning Thanks to our sponsors. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/ -Go to https://kachava.com and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time
2025-10-20
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Lilly Singh on Her New Movie Doin? It, Investing in Angel City & Supporting Women

Lilly Singh joins this week?s episode of BFFR to talk a little bit of everything ? from her brand-new feature film Doin? It to her deep love for supporting girls and women, and her very relatable ?no work before 10 a.m.? rule. She opens up about the journey of writing, producing, and starring in her first-ever feature film, how her family reacted to the steamy scenes in the sex comedy, and the importance of producing and representation behind the camera. She also shares why she became an investor in Angel City FC, the importance of showing up for women, and why it?s the most welcoming, inclusive environment she?s ever been part of. Lilly and Ali also dive into her evolution from YouTube?s Superwoman to multi-hyphenate creative powerhouse. Stick around for the real talk on flaky LA friends, dating as a public figure, and the calendar that keeps her social life somewhat organized. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) ? Intro (3:08) ? Lilly Singh joins the show (4:40) ? Doin? her first feature film (7:10) ? Why she chose a sex comedy for her debut (9:54) ? Healing generational trauma through comedy (13:40) ? Breaking barriers? one prosthetic penis at a time (17:29) ? Becoming an Angel City FC investor (18:42) ? Supporting girls and women on and off the field (21:39) ? The best fans in LA (31:05) ? Her morning routine (33:14) ? From YouTube?s Superwoman to multi-hyphenate creator (40:23) ? The Lilly Singh social calendar (44:28) ? Is dating as a celebrity actually harder? (49:32) ? Relationship advice corner Thanks to our sponsors. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/ -Go to https://ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month
2025-10-13
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Alyssa Thompson Talks Chelsea Move + Life in London, Angel City Exit & Ali Riley?s Retirement

You know her, you love her. She?s across the pond and making big moves, the one and only Alyssa Thompson joins BFFR. In this episode, we?re getting into everything from LA to London. Alyssa opens up about her big move to Chelsea FC, adjusting to life abroad at just 20 years old, the British slang she?s already picked up (thanks to Love is Blind UK), and why it was the right time to say goodbye to LA and Angel City. We talk TikToks, dream UK celeb encounters, career goals, and rapid fire chaos. We rewind the tape on her rise, what?s kept her grounded, and the advice she?d give her younger self. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters:(00:00) ? Intro(4:02) ? Alyssa Thompson Enters the Chat(5:52) ? From LA to London(8:56) ? Biggest Culture Shock?(10:10) ? Angel City vs. Chelsea FC(11:20) ? Adjusting to the WSL(13:06) ? TikTok Takeover(14:30) ? British Slang 101 & Must-Meet UK Celebs(19:09) ? Right Time to Make the Move?(23:06) ? Angel City Fan Reactions(25:17) ? Ali x Alyssa: Real Talk on Friendship & Growth(29:27) ? Career Reflection(31:40) ? Advice to Young Players(33:40) ? Rapid Fire Round(38:45) ? This or That Thanks to our sponsors. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/ -See what boring banking can do for you at https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring
2025-10-06
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Ali Riley Announces Her Retirement from Soccer | Bonus Episode

Ali Riley is officially announcing her retirement from professional soccer. In this special message to our BFFR fam, Ali reflects on her incredible journey, shares gratitude for her teammates and fans, and looks ahead to her next chapter. From captaining Angel City FC to playing in five World Cups with the New Zealand national team, Ali?s career has been nothing short of legendary. Thank you, Ali. ?? New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Thanks to our sponsors. Shop at ??https://www.macys.com/?
2025-09-30
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Savy King Shares Health Update, Angel City Comeback & Unreleased BFFR Interview

Savy King is officially back with Angel City. After her medical emergency earlier this season, Savy shares an update with Ali Riley about her recovery journey, returning to training, and how grateful she is to be back with her teammates. From there, we?re rolling out a never-before-released interview we filmed with Savy back in May. Ali and Syd sit down with the rising star to talk about her life growing up in Southern California, the unique bond she shares with her twin brother, and the love and support she?s always received from her moms. Savy talks about being flag football standout, what it means to represent Angel City back home where it all began, and her experiences with the U.S. National Team. The conversation takes a fun turn as the girls laugh about their very first social media accounts ? and Ali and Syd hilariously try to explain dial-up internet to Savy. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:01 - Savy shares health update10:30 - Unreleased interview12:30 - Being a twin13:24 - Playing flag football15:06 - Soccer journey17:55 - First social media accounts24:45 - Family life30:12 - Playing pro soccer Thanks to our sponsors. Shop at ??https://www.macys.com/? See what boring banking can do for you at ??https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring?
2025-09-29
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Riley Tiernan on NWSL Breakout Season, South Jersey Mentality & Angel City Superlatives

Riley Tiernan is in the middle of a breakout rookie season with Angel City and sat down with Ali Riley on BFFR to talk all things soccer and Jersey. We dive into her underdog journey to the NWSL, growing up in South Jersey, the never-ending North vs. South Jersey debate (pork roll vs. Taylor ham, Wawa lore included ?), and the role her sister Madison played in shaping her path. The girls also share their love for The Summer I Turned Pretty ? Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Plus, Riley dishes on Angel City superlatives ? from funniest teammate to best trash talker, to who she?d actually let date her brother. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(01:31) - Riley Tiernan joins the show(05:30) - Riley?s NWSL journey & breakout season(11:20) - North Jersey vs South Jersey(18:23) - Sister?s influence(21:32) - Veteran teammates(23:20) - Riley?s growth(26:10) - Most memorable moment(26:50) - Angel City Superlatives(32:35) - The Summer I Turned Pretty(34:10) - Wawa or In-N-Out? (38:35) - LA beaches or the Jersey Shore Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at ?https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Shop at ?https://www.macys.com/ Go to https://ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month
2025-09-22
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No episode this week ? we?re traveling, BFFR right? Be back soon!

Angel City?s on an East Coast road trip and the schedule?s packed, so BFFR is taking a short break. Don?t worry ? we?ll be back soon! In the meantime, drop your questions (the unhinged ones too ?) in the comments or send it in the DMs. And keep calling the hotline! Got a BFFR moment? Hit us at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials.
2025-09-08
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Ariel Winter Spills on Modern Family, New Movie ?Pools? & Going Undercover to Catch Predators

Ali is officially BACK with Angel City (!!) and we could not be more hyped. The girls kick things off with the big news before welcoming special guest Ariel Winter. Ariel opens up about her new indie film Pools, reveals what it?s really like filming kissing scenes when you?ve got a partner at home, and the wild ride of growing up on Modern Family from age 11 to 22. She talks about starting in Hollywood at just 4 years old, going undercover to catch predators on the YouTube series SOSA Undercover, and her love for voice acting (yes, she drops a Sofia the First impression ? and Syd?s attempt is priceless). Plus, the girls get into cooking, dogs, and what?s still on her bucket list. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:44) - Intro (01:46) - Ali's back with Angel City (06:15) - We're on a billboard?! (07:50) - Cakes & underwear (11:56) - Ariel Winter joins the show (12:45) - New movie 'Pools' (14:56) - Kissing scenes (19:32) - Growing up on "Modern Family" (22:34) - SOSA Undercover (28:45) - Ariel's bucket list (29:55) - Getting recognized as Alex Dunphy (32:20) - Voice acting & Sofia the First (35:50) - Ariel's 6 dogs (39:30) - Cooking (40:20) - Rapid fire Qs (47:45) - Voicemails Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Shop at https://www.macys.com/
2025-09-01
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Kelly Stafford Gets Real on Marriage, NFL WAG Stereotypes, & Super Bowl Memories

This week on BFFR, Ali & Syd are joined by Kelly Stafford ? podcaster, mom of four, and wife to Rams QB Matt Stafford. Kelly gets real about life as an NFL wife: from the stereotypes (are they true??), to unhinged fan moments, to what gameday at SoFi Stadium is really like. She spills on the Los Angeles Rams? 2022 Super Bowl win (and the Disney trip after), parenting hacks, and the best & worst fan bases in the league. The girls also dive into Kelly?s podcast ?The Morning After?, talk about keeping marriage alive, and give their honest takes on gentle parenting.  New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:47) - Intro (04:08) - Best/worst parts of NFL Season (06:00) - Investing in Angel City (06:45) - Youth Sports (10:15) - Kelly's BFFR moment (11:15) - Thong bikinis at the family pool (15:25) - Super Bowl & Disneyland (22:30) - NFL WAG stereotypes (28:28) - NWSL CBA (31:37) - Rookie Kelly vs OG Kelly (32:18) - Tossing pretzel at 49ers fan (35:55) - Philadelphia Eagles fans (36:30) - Favorite NFL cities (37:15) - Advice to younger self (40:30) - Keeping the marriage alive (45:15) - Gentle parenting (49:50) - Worst NFL fans (51:00) - NFL Power Couples (56:00) - Old AIM/AOL screennames Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at ?pnc.com/brilliantlyboring? Go to ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month Shop at https://www.macys.com/
2025-08-25
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Syd & Ali?s Unhinged Q&A: Weird DMs, Best Soccer Underwear, & the WNBA Green Dildo Bandit

In this special episode of BFFR, Syd & Ali are answering your most unhinged questions ? and nothing?s off limits. We kick things off with Syd (aka Picasso Leroux) and her new hobby, plus the WNBA?s green dildo bandit saga that?s been causing chaos courtside. From there, we dive into your questions ? and y?all really didn?t hold back. First up, the one everyone?s dying to know: Syd?s love life. Then it?s the weirdest DMs, micropeens, pregame rituals, bra-washing habits, and the best underwear for soccer. Plus ? Syd?s hilarious scooter story and the time Ali got kicked off the Angel City field (awk). And yes? there?s more. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:41) - Intro (01:55) - Picasso Leroux (07:00) - WNBA dildos (10:52) - Girl crushes (14:30) - Would Syd get married again? (15:15) - Weird DMs (16:05) - Micropeens (18:20) - Putting yourself out there (21:53) - Who gets the top bunk in prison? (22:35) - Messiest locker (24:30) - Gameday routines (26:45) - Atomic Balm (28:30) - Washing bras (30:20) - Best soccer underwear (32:10) - Power Slap (33:50) - Being late for games (40:25) - Smut books (42:30) - Phobias (48:15) - Halloween costumes Thanks to our sponsors.  Go to? https://kachava.com? and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time See what boring banking can do for you at ?pnc.com/brilliantlyboring? Shop at https://www.macys.com/
2025-08-18
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Olivia Maher Talks Girl Dinner, Being Ilona?s Sistager, Dating, & Is Bush Back?!

This week on BFFR, Ali & Syd are joined by the creator of Girl Dinner herself ? Olivia Maher! She spills on life as US women?s rugby star Ilona Maher?s full-time ?sistager,? including what it was like traveling with her family to the 2024 Paris Olympics. She shares the origin story behind Girl Dinner, and the girls laugh about ?Boy Dinner? equivalents. They also get into dating in LA ? the red flags, the green flags, and why gym selfies need to be retired ASAP. And the question everyone?s wondering? is bush back? Olivia explains ?recession bush? as discussed on House of Maher, while Ali & Syd share some hair removal horror stories. The episode wraps with the girls answering listener voicemails. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment of your own? Call us at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:39) - Intro (02:15)- Ilona Maher wins ESPY (06:04) - House of Maher (16:12) - Being a "sistager" (17:45) - Women's Rugby World Cup (20:25) - Girl Dinner origin story (30:52) - Dating Red Flags (42:30) - Bush is back? (49:40) - Voicemail Thanks to our sponsors.  See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring
2025-08-11
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Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on the New Era of Women?s Sports, USWNT Stories, & rooming with Syd

This week on BFFR, we?re joined by a certified power couple ? seven Olympic medals between them, countless championships, and the hosts of A Touch More ? Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird! Meg & Sue recap WNBA All-Star Weekend, their iconic cameo on the StudBudz livestream, and how the weekend has officially leveled up. They get real about the rise of women?s sports ? Megan said it best: ?I told you so.? They also debate whether the NWSL needs its own All-Star Weekend, and Syd & Meg swap wild stories from their USWNT days ? including what it was really like rooming together (spoiler: it involves a face scrubber). Then we flip the script with Start, Bench, Cut ? featuring Mia Hamm, Marta, Abby Wambach, Sue?s style, and yep? Megan?s hair. After that, Ali & Syd break down the Coldplay concert affair scandal that broke the internet and play your voicemails about chaotic sports parents stories. Some of y?all need Jesus. Or a sideline ban. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment of your own? Call us at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Thanks to our sponsors.  Go to https://kachava.com and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Check out A Touch More & Bird?s Eye View! (https://www.atouchmore.com/)(https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/birds-eye-view)
2025-08-04
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Sam Mewis Gets Real on Retirement, Catching Syd?s Bouquet & Why Rookies Have It Easy

This week on BFFR, we?re joined by World Cup champion and certified Tower of Power, Sam Mewis! Sam and Syd go way back?like UCLA teammate era back?and we kick things off with first impressions and a 2013 throwback. Now a full-time Vermont girlie, Sam pitches Ali & Syd on the Green Mountain State (lowkey convincing), talks coaching for Vermont Green FC, and gives us the real on being Editor-in-Chief of The Women?s Game (@womensgameMIB). She also opens up about retirement, how hard it really was, and why today?s rookies have it easy. Oh?and she caught the bouquet at Syd?s wedding, so we obviously had to unpack that moment. Then it?s time for Happy Hour! Ali ran into a familiar face from Angel City on her honeymoon, and Syd shares a BFFR moment involving Chicken going missing. Spoiler: she?s fine. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR with Sydney & Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Chapters: 00:28 - Intro 01:42 - Enjoying the NWSL Break 07:21 - Sam Mewis Joins the Show! 09:22 - First Impressions 13:33 - Sam is a Vermont Girlie 18:10 - The Women's Game 22:29 - Retirement 31:56 - Sam's "BFFR" Moment 37:23 - Do Rookies Have It Easy? 43:19 - Catching Syd?s Bouquet 46:08 - Happy Hour 52:05 - Chicken Goes Missing 55:24 - Ali's Honeymoon Surprise 58:12 - Voicemail Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring
2025-07-28
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Soccer Girl Problems, Raw-Dogging Flights, & Running Into Syd?s Ex

Ali?s pelvic floor specialist put her fingers where?! This week on BFFR, Ali shares a major comeback update?plus the very hands-on role her doctor played in getting her there ?. Then we?re joined by the OGs behind Soccer Girl Problems, Alanna and Shannon, to talk about their viral beginnings, brand-building chaos, and what?s next for the account that made tan lines and turf burns part of the culture. Also, Ali and Syd share dating red flags, raw dogging travel habits (not what you think), and a surprise run-in with one of Syd?s exes. ? Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Go to ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month
2025-07-21
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Tisha Alyn on Golf Icks, Beating Jason Kelce, & the Labubu Obsession

This week on BFFR, we?re teeing off with Tisha Alyn?golf creator, former pro, and walking viral moment. She?s spilling on the growth of women?s sports, the biggest misconceptions about women in golf, and the wild fact that there are still clubs that don?t allow women. She also shares what it was like golfing with Tiger Woods, beating Jason Kelce, and the most unhinged DM she?s gotten after posting a swing video. Plus: golf icks, starting her own fashion line, and decoding her Labubu obsession. Separately, Ali and Syd recap their chaotic trampoline park fails at Syd?s kids? birthday party, share their obsessions of the week, and reflect on what NIL could?ve meant for them back in the day. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR with Sydney & Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Thanks to our sponsors. Go to https://kachava.com and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring
2025-07-14
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Tinder?s Height Filter, Short Kings & First Date Red Flags

Tinder added a height filter, and yeah? we?ve got thoughts. This week, Ali and Syd break down the dating app drama that?s got the internet spiraling?plus first dates, fake 5'11s, and the red flags that made us say BFFR. Also on the menu: wins, losses, Jay Shetty manifesting, ?Naked and Afraid? vs. naked ?Dancing with the Stars? (yes, really), and your voicemails. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring
2025-07-07
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Weddings, Regrets & Why the Name STAYS

Ali had a wedding. Syd had a divorce. And neither of them is changing their last name on the back of a jersey?ever. This week, the girls go all in on wedding season: the trends they love, the ones that need to die, and everything that went wrong at Ali?s big day (without her even knowing ?). They also reveal the moments that made them say BFFR this week?from tech-challenged dads to nearly fighting parents at youth soccer games?and wrap it all up by answering your questions and voicemails. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast.
2025-06-23
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Olympic Hookups, Gold Medals & the Jim Carrey Confession

 Olympic hookups?? Oh, we went there. This week, Ali and Syd get real about the Olympic Village?yes, the rumors are true?and one of them may or may not have had a hookup. ? Syd looks back on scoring her first Olympic goal and winning gold at just 22, and Ali shares her favorite memories repping New Zealand. They also unpack LA 2028 traffic nightmares and why the Village is basically one big dorm with condoms. Stay tuned until the very end to hear Syd confess her undying love for... Jim Carrey. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 ? we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR with Sydney & Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. (?https://www.bffrshow.com/?).
2025-06-16
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BFFR About Mental Health

Sometimes we all need a little help! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts talk about mental health, the NWSL?s new mental leave program, and asking for help when you need it.  Sydney and Ali also talk clap backs to sassy social media comments, girl math, athleisure wear, what age is appropriate for dating and whether or not Sydney?s kids will be attending any sleepovers.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 
2025-06-09
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Becky Sauerbrunn on Resiliency, Pregnancy, and Romantasy

Becky Sauerbrunn may have retired from the field, but she?s fresh on the air! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by the U.S. Women?s National Team?s former Captain America, Becky Sauerbrunn!  Becky talks about her recent pregnancy announcement, her post-retirement career in broadcasting, whether it?s time for Ali and Sydney to consider retiring, and shares her favorite memories of playing with (and against) Sydney.  Our hosts also share stories about Ali?s wedding thank you card journey, Sydney running out of gas on the freeway, and they even answer some fan questions from the BFFR hotline.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 
2025-06-02
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Julie Foudy on Motherhood, Affecting Change, and The Three Clap

Julie Foudy is a soccer icon and also so for real! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by former U.S. Women?s National Team player, World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner, broadcaster, and Angel City F.C. investor Julie Foudy!  Julie shares her perspective on the incremental change over the years in women?s sports, the 99ers taking their World Cup celebration tour into their own hands, and her daughter leaving for college. Plus she?s talking about her work on Save: The Katie Meyer Story, a documentary she did with ESPN about Stamford college athlete Katie Meyer who took her own life in 2022.  Our hosts also share updates on Savy King, Sydney?s calf injury, some Millennial trends, and answer a fan?s question from the BFFR hotline.
2025-05-27
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Coach Jackie is For Real About Women?s Sports

Coach Jackie gets real with Ali! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, Ali is joined by Tik Tok sensation Coach Jackie to discuss her viral series, ?Is She Gay, or Does She Coach Women?s Basketball?? The two discuss the current era of women?s sports, whether or not the word ?women? should be included in things like the World Cup, and why Jackie is not longer answering the question ?why should people watch women?s sports??  The two chat about the women?s leagues Jackie doesn?t think are getting enough flowers, what it?s like to be a content creator who gets the attention of your sports heroes and Jackie rates Ali?s outfit! PLUS the two chat about the expanded 2031 Women?s World Cup, and answer a fan?s college question on the BFFR hotline.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 
2025-05-19
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Being For Real About Motherhood

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts dive into the realities of motherhood, being an aunty, and the journey to becoming a mom.  Ali interviews Syd about her parenting style, what its been like being a professional athlete and a mom of two, and if she thinks PET MOMS are moms, too! Ali also shares more about her perspective on family planning and gives and update on her IVF journey. PLUS we get their W?s and L?s of the week and answer YOUR burning relationship questions on the BFFR hotline.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 
2025-05-12
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Syd and Ali Are Best Friends For Real

Syd & Ali are best friends FOR REAL! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are talking female friendships ? both on and off the field.  Ali and Sydney share how women supporting women helps in every aspect of life - both as professional athletes and in their romantic relationships. Ali even shares how her friendship with Sydney SAVED her wedding day! PLUS we get their W?s and L?s of the week and answer YOUR burning questions on the BFFR hotline.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 
2025-05-05
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Facing It, Childhood Idols, and Soccer Mount Rushmore

It?s finally here ? the BFFR podcast! On the very first EVER episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are holding nothing back. They talk about how BFFR came to be, Sydney?s recent break from soccer, and how stoked she and Ali are to be back on the field together again.  Ali and Sydney dive into their childhood heroes, how the women?s game has changed over their lifetimes, and what the future holds for professional women?s soccer in the United States. PLUS they share their W?s and L?s of the week and answer YOUR burning questions on the BFFR hotline.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/). 
2025-04-28
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Introducing BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

BFFR with Ali Riley & Sydney Leroux is a podcast for anyone who?s ever been called too much, too loud, too real, too emotional, too honest?Sydney and Ali have heard it all. But ?too much? is exactly the right amount. BFFR is where our hosts get to be unapologetically themselves?funny, bold, unfiltered?and finally saying out loud what they?ve been saying behind the scenes for years. If you?ve ever said, ?I probably shouldn?t say this,? don?t worry - they already did. Welcome to the chaos.  BFFR with Ali Riley & Sydney LeRoux launches April 28th. New episodes drop every Monday. Make sure you're following the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us at @BFFRshow on all social platforms for bonus content.
2025-04-18
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