Katie Nolan to Launch New SiriusXM Podcast, “Casuals”
Emmy winner’s new series will be for the casual fan who wants to talk sports without feeling like they need to be an expert
“Casuals” will drop two episodes a week starting January 21
Listen to the trailer for “Casuals” here
NEW YORK – January 7, 2025 – Emmy-winning host and “opinionist” Katie Nolan is back at the mic with a new SiriusXM podcast, “Casuals,” a series for fans that want to talk sports without feeling like they need to be an expert. “Casuals” will cover the wide world of sports and everything it touches, especially the stories that bridge sports and pop culture, without getting into the analytics and X’s and O’s talk that can feel like homework for many casual fans.
Starting January 21, “Casuals” will debut two episodes hosted by Nolan each week. The Tuesday edition will feature Katie reacting to the most newsworthy sports moments of the week, highlighting the notable performances on the field and the storylines surrounding the athletes off it. On Thursdays, Katie will be joined by different guests from sports, comedy and entertainment to better understand their sports fandom, however big or small, and to dive into the trending topics within their world.
Episodes of “Casuals” will be available on the SiriusXM app and all major podcast platforms. Listen to the trailer for “Casuals” here.
“I find that sports shows tend to talk about sports in a very specific way — stats, power rankings, gambling odds — while pop culture shows rarely talk about them at all,” said Nolan. “With 'Casuals,' I hope to bridge that gap a little, talking with some of the funniest people I know about sports in a way that feels more welcoming to the casual fan. I want to help more people connect with sports, and I’m excited that SiriusXM does, too.”
“Katie is a uniquely versatile talent, equally informed and entertaining on sports and pop culture,” said Eric Spitz, Vice President, Sports Programming for SiriusXM. “There is nobody better to host a podcast like this one, which is perfect for those casual fans who want to talk about the bigger storylines that touch sports, without needing to know about passer ratings or pitching rotations.”
A dynamic and singular talent, Nolan is known for her sharp, irreverent, and highly knowledgeable voice in sports, culture and beyond. Most recently, Katie was a standout contestant on Celebrity Jeopardy!, where she earned a spot in the finals. She also co-hosted the limited series podcast “91st Minute” about the 2023 Women’s World Cup for Just Women’s Sports. Previously, Katie served as a commentator in the booth for Friday Night Baseball for Apple TV+, and worked as a correspondent for NBC Sports during the 2022 Winter Olympics, appearing across all NBC Sports platforms and The TODAY Show. From 2017-2021, Nolan was at ESPN, serving as a television, streaming and podcast host across various programs and platforms, including her own weekly sports comedy show, “Always Late with Katie Nolan.” Before joining ESPN, she was at Fox Sports 1, where her show “Garbage Time with Katie Nolan” won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Social TV Experience. In addition, Nolan hosted “NFL Films Presents,” provided content for FoxSports.com and was one of the original hosts on “Crowd Goes Wild” alongside Regis Philbin.
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Released January 7, 2025