There’s a double standard when it comes to what men and women wear in sports. While men’s uniforms are built for function, women’s athletic clothing is often made to show off their bodies rather than support their athletic endeavors. From women beach volleyball players who are mandated to wear bikinis, to women ski jumpers forced to pad the hips of their uniforms to appear more feminine, why can’t we stop obsessing about what women athletes wear?

This episode, host Jill Yesko talks with journalist and University of Texas professorMary Bock.

There&rsquo;s a double standard when it comes to what men and women wear in sports. While men&rsquo;s uniforms are built for function, women&rsquo;s athletic clothing is often made to show off their bodies rather than support their athletic endeavors. From women beach volleyball players who are mandated to wear bikinis, to women ski jumpers forced to pad the hips of their uniforms to appear more feminine, why can&rsquo;t we stop obsessing about what women athletes wear?
This episode, host Jill Yesko talks with journalist and University of Texas professor <a href="https://moody.utexas.edu/faculty/mary-bock">Mary Bock</a>.

Not your run of the mill sports talk. Hosted by former national class cyclist Jill Yesko, The Bounce: Sports Talk with a Spin is a deep dive into the kinds of sports and sports stories that often fall through the cracks—from Olympic athletes who’ve turned their backs on the Games, to the greatest athletes you’ve never heard of but need to. The Bounce understands that sports are more than a metaphor. Sports matter because they can change lives. So whether you’re an athlete, fan or want to better understand what makes sport tick, The Bounce has you covered. The first episode of the podcast will be released March 17. The Bounce is produced by Jill Yesko and distributed by Your Public Studios.

Not your run of the mill sports talk. Hosted by former national class cyclist Jill Yesko, The Bounce: Sports Talk with a Spin is a deep dive into the kinds of sports and sports stories that often fall through the cracks&mdash;from Olympic athletes who&rsquo;ve turned their backs on the Games, to the greatest athletes you&rsquo;ve never heard of but need to. The Bounce understands that sports are more than a metaphor. Sports matter because they can change lives. So whether you&rsquo;re an athlete, fan or want to better understand what makes sport tick, The Bounce has you covered. The first episode of the podcast will be released March 17. The Bounce is produced by Jill Yesko and distributed by Your Public Studios.

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