Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"The reason you're doing well is because of sexism you're complaining about sexism in America yeah right right the reason you're doing well is because we're the least sexist if Brazil was as unsexes as us you'd be getting mollywaped yeah easily it's just to be just going more sexes the country the less the women are allowed to or or a championed in their sports endeavors and therefore the less talent go there" — Co-host
"The only reason there's a female league is because of sexism right like you can't use both of those argue you can't say that someone's being sexes against you and denied a fact it like the only reason we are separating the genders is because we don't view them equally if we viewed all people equally and we're just like we want the best players there would be no female soccer players that wouldn't exist" — Andrew Schultz
"There's not enough people that support the sport as they support men's basketball men's football baseball all that it's just the numbers just ain't there they're not there and if they were there you'd make money way more money" — Co-host
The podcast episode delves into the debate surrounding the pay disparity between the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) and the men's national team. The hosts argue that the significant revenue generated by the men's game, driven by global popularity and viewership, directly correlates with higher compensation. They contend that while the USWNT has achieved success, its revenue streams and overall market demand do not currently match those of the men's sport, drawing parallels to how different franchises within a larger business, like McDonald's and Burger King, have varying financial performances.
The discussion extends to the sustainability of professional women's sports leagues, noting past attempts that have struggled to maintain viability. The hosts suggest that the primary driver of the USWNT's popularity and viewership, particularly during major tournaments like the World Cup, is national pride rather than a consistent, broad-based support for the sport itself. They posit that while the USWNT is successful due to factors including greater gender equality in the United States compared to other nations, this success does not automatically translate to equivalent revenue or compensation without broader market engagement.
The episode touches upon various other professions and industries where women often earn more than men, such as modeling and adult entertainment, to illustrate that economic realities, not solely gender, dictate earning potential. Ultimately, the hosts conclude that the current pay gap is a reflection of market economics and audience engagement, suggesting that increased support and revenue generation for women's soccer are necessary for any significant shift in compensation.