Good Game with Sarah Spain
Good Game is a daily podcast that covers the biggest stories in women's sports. Host Sarah Spain provides insights, stats, and interviews with athletes, coaches, and reporters. The show offers witty banter and thoughtful analysis of games, leagues, and issues in women's sports.
Episodes
Floating The Provo with Mandy McGlynn and Cloé Lacasse
Utah Royals players Mandy McGlynn and Cloé Lacasse join Sarah to discuss Utah’s strong start to the NWSL season, the team’s focus heading out of the league’s nearly month-long break, and playing for their respective national teams. Plus, a long wait is nearly over, getting their start in Chicago, and backflipping into the Good Game Hall of Fame. Fill out the Good G
Finding a Flow State with Caroline Marks
Pro surfer and Olympic champion Caroline Marks joins Sarah to discuss the new documentary Now Days, which follows her and five other women who are shaping the culture of pro surfing and pushing the limits of competition. The World Champion also shares how she got her hands on a wild quokka, the challenges of growing up in the limelight, and why she thinks having surfing in the Olympics helps dispr
Aligned On Culture with Monica Wright Rogers
Toronto Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers joins us to discuss the pitch that brought her to Canada, the insanity of building a roster during a major time of change in the WNBA, how her perspective as a former player informs her decision-making, and how to increase the number of women of color on the sidelines and in front offices. Plus, Cheryl Reeve reflects, a rookie season cut short, an
The Sweating Will Continue Until Morale Improves with Big Citrus
After a week in Cannes, Sarah is back in the U.S. to share everything you need to know in the women’s sports world. Then, Big Citrus jumps on to talk about a record-breaking, conversation-starting, headline-dominating week in the WNBA, and Sarah dishes on her Sport Beach experience, from glamorous parties to deep convos with Questlove, learning how to "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good" with s
Turning Legacy Into Livelihood with Jane McManus and Erin Foley
Sports journalist Jane McManus and comedian and writer Erin Foley join Sarah to talk about joining new venture Storied Sports, where they tell women’s sports stories and build structures where athletes earn equity in their own IP. They discuss the importance of documenting and archiving stories long left untold, what it means to Erin to be gainfully employed in the women’s sports space
Go Full Send with Arisa Trew
Professional skateboarder and Olympic champion Arisa Trew joins Sarah to discuss what it’s like to win Olympic gold at just 14 years old, how she incorporates her own style into skating, landing that legendary 900, and what she did to celebrate her Sweet 16 last month. Oh, and requesting (and getting!) a duck. Plus, producer Bianca puts another pro skater on our radar. Fill out the Good Gam
The Spirit of Survivor with Aubry Bracco
Producer Alex Azzi jumps into the interviewer chair to talk with Survivor season 50 winner Aubry Bracco, who also happens to be one of Alex's high school field hockey coaches. They discuss how Aubry’s sports experience helped her outwit, outplay, and outlast her fellow castaways, the behind-the-scenes training that helped her prepare, and why she relates to Olympic figure skating champion Al
Protect This Space with Big Citrus
With the men’s World Cup in full swing Big Citrus jumps on to discuss a hypothetical: What would women’s soccer look like today if the men’s and women’s World Cups were held at the same time? They examine the sports where side-by-side competitions ARE the norm and remind folks of the ways women’s soccer has purposefully been held back. Plus, bounding into history, a c
No Mercy with Sabreena Merchant
The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant joins Sarah for a wide-ranging WNBA conversation, breaking down some of the biggest storylines through the first month or so of the season. They discuss the impact of rookies, including Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd, unpack the Minnesota Lynx’s continued success even without star Napheesa Collier, try to keep up with the Chennedy Carter drama, and preview
Don't Talk About, Be About It with Ketra Armstrong
Ketra Armstrong, the Director of the Center for Race and Ethnicity in Sport at the University of Michigan, joins Sarah ahead of Juneteenth to discuss how sport has the ability to bring people together around conversations of race, gender and equity, why she wants folks to get back to the power of play, and whether men have screwed things up so much we might finally get a matriarchy. Plus, that&rsq
Beauty and a Beast with Aneesah Morrow
Connecticut Sun forward and double-double machine Aneesah Morrow joins Sarah to discuss how she’s handling the franchise’s final season in Connecticut, focusing on the moment and not looking ahead to Houston, trying to strike a balance between fair criticism and hype when doing side quests as a broadcaster, and how LSU prepared her to handle gossip in the WNBA space. Oh, and how she go
Our Superpower Is Each Other with Amanda and Hana Moll
Fresh off their 1-2 finish at NCAA Outdoor Championships, University of Washington pole vaulting twins Amanda and Hana Moll join Sarah to discuss how they got their start in the sport, rooting for each other to succeed, the ways they're similar and different, and their pre-meet rituals. Plus, a star returns, a pro debut, and climbing into history. Fill out the Good Game survey here The Front Offi
Rollerblading Into Lake Mendota with Lacey Eden
Four-time NCAA champion at the University of Wisconsin and 2026 PWHL Draft prospect Lacey Eden joins Sarah ahead of Wednesday night’s draft. They discuss Lacey’s record-breaking college career, how she’s preparing for the draft later this week, and rollerblading into a large body of water. (And Lacey also makes Sarah cry a little bit while talking about not making the 2026 Winter
Controlling the Narrative: Tribeca X with Phil Cook, Keia Clarke, and Rachel Epstein
Sarah sits down with WNBA CMO Phil Cook, New York Liberty CEO Keia Clarke, and NWSL CMO Rachel Epstein for a Tribeca X panel at Spring Studios in New York City. The group discusses the barriers and obstacles that long delayed the cultural moment women’s sports are now having, how major TV networks both reflect and dictate how women’s sports are covered and sold, the importance of story
‘You Stole a Tassel From Gloria Steinem?’ with Big Citrus
Happy Pride, y’all! To mark the ongoing protest and celebration, Big Citrus gathers to discuss how they’re spending the month, how Pride and women’s sports can feel one and the same, and just how quickly things have changed in both spaces. Sarah also discusses sharing a room with some incredible women at one of Gloria Steinem’s famous Talking Circles. Plus, a rookie on fire
Strobe Goggles and Socks with Alex Sarama
Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama joins Sarah to discuss the team’s strong start to its inaugural season, why he’s ready for this moment despite being the youngest coach in the WNBA, and the reaction he gets when he tells his athletes to take off their shoes and take shots in socks. The reigning WNBA Coach of the Month also shares how his constraints-led approach impacts everything from
Swinging Free with Sis Bates and Megan Grant
With AUSL’s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players – Sis Bates and Megan Grant – join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league’s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about h
Born With The Hunger with Kelly Amonte Hiller
Northwestern lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller joins Sarah to discuss leading her Wildcats to the national title again this year, her nine championships (and counting) as a coach, how she had to update her tactics as her student-athletes changed, and the pros and cons of working with her spouse. Plus, double gold, a rogue Johnson, and a controversial signing that set the comment section ablaze.&n
Pink Pig Skate Guards with Big Citrus
Get out the zester, ‘cause Big Citrus is back! We dish on the early surprises and scandals of the WNBA season, talk about the PWHLPA deciding to publicly disclose player salaries, introduce you to a pair of pole vaultin’ twins, and stumble upon a not-so-subtle reminder that people are still having sex. Plus, snubbed stars, Triple Espresso is reunited at last, and a safe prediction that
More Superhero than Magician with Farah O’Keefe
Texas golfer Farah O’Keefe joins Sarah fresh off her NCAA national championship win to discuss just how many sports she tried before focusing on golf, how her tennis coach dad and taekwondo black belt mom helped her game in different ways, her goals for the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open, and which course has the best grass. Plus, an elusive clay-court title, the Brondello Bowl, and some f
The Softball is Getting in the Way of the Drama with Jessica Mendoza
ESPN analyst and softball royalty Jessica Mendoza joins Sarah to discuss this year’s Women’s College World Series, what to expect in the championship, and the viral softball moments we can’t stop talking about. Plus, the return of another GOAT, the top seed still standing, and the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup is back. Also, Sarah returns from Italy just in time for Pride Month!
Feeling Quite Sprightly with Rebecca Randell and Carolyn Braff
Associate Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Rebecca Randell and Vice President of Sports & Entertainment at PepsiCo Carolyn Braff join Sarah to discuss Gatorade’s new Body of Science initiative, the current research gap impacting female athletes, what they’re hoping to learn from their ongoing studies, and the not-so-glamorous work of a sports scientist.&
A World Champion Underdog with Breezy Johnson
As part of this month’s espnW Summit in NYC, alpine skiing Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson sat down with Sarah to discuss how ski racing is more like Formula 1 than other Olympic sports, the surprising video she watched the morning of her gold medal-winning race, and getting the invite to party with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas. Plus, Sarah got to ask Breezy the question that’s been o
The Hardest Job in Sports with Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, the new CEO of the U.S. Center for Safe Sport and the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 100m hurdles, sat down with Sarah during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to discuss why she decided to take on such a hard job, her biggest priorities for the organization as it tackles more cases than ever before, and Safe Sport’s role looking ahead to the 2028 L
The Dog Comes Too with Maddie Mastro
Team USA snowboarder and halfpipe specialist Maddie Mastro joins Sarah to talk about what was going through her mind before her final runs at the Milan Cortina Olympics, how she bounced back from a disappointing Games to end her season on a high note, why you gotta water your own grass, and how her rescue pup Pippy helps her through it all. Follow Maddie Mastro on Instagram here Check out the Pho
Matcha Mommy with Kiki Iriafen
Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team’s young roster makes the pros feel like they’re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and gettin
Bun Weather with Julia Grosso and Jordyn Huitema
Chicago Stars and Team Canada players Jordyn Huitema and Julia Grosso join Sarah to talk about reuniting in the Windy City, being teammates AND best friends, playing through a tough stretch, Jordyn’s new venture off the pitch, and the one question that caused them both to say “I plead the fifth.” Plus, a new venue for a star, a new sport on campus, and how do you say “more
It’s A ‘Win Now’ League with Cheryl Pounder
Olympic champion turned analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Sarah to discuss the Montréal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge’s battle for the Walter Cup, why it’s important to always keep your head up even when just watching games, and whether she thinks the women’s hockey pipeline is strong enough to sustain four new PWHL expansion teams. Plus, as close to overtime as it gets, knees
Don’t Use Trolls As A Cop-Out with Zoe Tzanis
PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN’s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it’s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren’t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid. The updated N
40 Is The New 30 with DeWanna Bonner
Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA’s free agent frenzy and her decision to stay in Phoenix, the ways the W has changed across her 17 seasons in the league, chasing a championship with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas, and being part of one of our favorite “only in the WNBA” moments. Plus, victory is in sight for the Victoire, 15-apostrophe-18,
Not Now Sweetie, Mommy’s Working The Buzzer with Mina Kimes
Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she’s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn’t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has
Filthy Rise Balls with Haylie McCleney Hanson
Former pro softball player turned analyst Haylie McCleney Hanson joins Sarah to share the biggest surprises from the NCAA softball season, players to keep an eye on in this weekend's Regionals, what to watch for in this year’s Women’s College World Series, and what she’s excited about heading into the upcoming sophomore season of the AUSL. Plus, a buzzer beater crowd pop for the
Women at the Helm with Kari Fleischauer, Jami Lobpries, and Meghan Turner
Sarah sits down with Gotham COO Kari Fleischauer, Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries, and Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner at the 2026 espnW Summit NYC. The group discusses being major decision-makers for their respective NWSL, AUSL and PWHL teams, establishing a new franchise vs. taking over a legacy brand, managing the demands of growth and expansion, turning casual fans into diehards, and their
Everyone Deserves An (Up)shot with Donna Orender
Donna Orender, co-founder and commissioner of the Upshot League, joins Sarah to discuss adding the new developmental league to the pro women’s hoops space, some names you might recognize on Upshot's inaugural rosters, and what she hopes the league will look like in 10 years. Plus, Jose the Coyote can’t be stopped, it’s outta here, and getting back in the saddle. The NCAA softbal
Ws In The Chat with Big Citrus
Following a very busy weekend of women’s sports action, Big Citrus gathers to discuss the start of the WNBA season, the latest nail-biter in the PWHL playoffs, and the potential perils of hockey expansion. Sarah also shares her experience attending the inaugural game for the W’s first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo. Plus, a second chance for some fan faves, Temwa heats up, and t
The Shootaround: 2026 WNBA Season Preview - Western Conference Teams
Happy WNBA Season 30 Opening Day! To celebrate, here's part 2 of Good Game's WNBA season preview – aka The Shootaround – this time focusing on the Western Conference teams. From the Las Vegas Aces’ dynasty to the Seattle Storm’s new-look roster, Sarah gets you caught up on the stories, stakes, stats, stars and sounds you need to know. Plus, the road to Oklahoma City, simult
The Shootaround: 2026 WNBA Season Preview - Eastern Conference Teams
The WNBA season begins tomorrow, which means it’s time for the return of The Shootaround, Good Game’s WNBA season preview. Sarah breaks down each and every W squad to get you prepped for tipoff, starting with the Eastern Conference squads. Plus, grab your mittens, it’s the 11th hour, and complaints hit the clay. Listen to Napheesa Collier’s full interview on NPR here
We’re Gonna Die Trying with Lynne Roberts
LA Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts joins Sarah to talk about her early impressions of this year’s Sparks squad, the lessons she’s learned from mentor Tara VanDerveer, and how she had to change her coaching style for the WNBA after spending 27 years in the college system. Then, with Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, Roberts talks about how being a mom made her a better coach, c
Ls In Her Name Only with Jewell Loyd
Las Vegas Aces guard and defending WNBA champion Jewell Loyd joins Sarah to talk about why returning to the Aces was an easy choice, trying to run it back with A’ja Wilson and company, taking her first offseason vacation, and why she sees Project B as more than a basketball league. Plus, take a seat, one big beautiful Cloud in the Sky, and two of our favorite worlds collide. Read The
StemBudz, FemBudz, We Want Them All with Natisha Hiedeman
Seattle Storm guard and one half of the StudBudz, Natisha Hiedeman, joins Sarah to talk about leaving the Minnesota Lynx to sign with the Storm, saying goodbye to StudBudz twin Courtney Williams, and her early impressions of new Storm coach Sonia Raman. Hiedeman also shares some of her top StudBudz moments of all time. Plus, playoff hockey delivers, what comes after the golden ticket, and ‘t
Hitting Each Other An Appropriate Amount with Abby Roque
Montréal Victoire forward Abby Roque joins Sarah to talk about her team’s upcoming semifinal series with the Minnesota Frost, finding her groove with a new team this season, playing alongside a legendary duo, and being a role model for indigenous athletes. Plus, dipping a toe back into the ownership waters, fold and advance, and in this case the first cuts AREN’T the deepes
Chasing Terry Gross... Good Game hits 450! with Big Citrus
It’s Good Game’s 450th birthday – aka our 450th episode – so Big Citrus gets together to celebrate the milestone. Sarah, Alex, and Bianca discuss how the women’s sports landscape has changed since the show's launch in the summer of 2024, the highs and lows of the current women’s sports boon, and why they're worried about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s
A Righteous Anger with Mary Cain
Professional runner, med student, and newly published author Mary Cain joins Sarah to discuss her memoir “This Is Not About Running" and the decision to use first-person present tense to share her meteoric rise as a running phenom and eventual abuse at the hands of a famed coach. Cain opens up about the struggles she encountered in high school before joining the Nike Oregon Project, the lies
The Most Canadian Answer Ever with Christina Litz and DB Pridham
With season two of Canada's Northern Super League (NSL) kicking off, league president Christina Litz and Ottawa Rapid FC star DB Pridham join Sarah to discuss their biggest takeaways from year one, growing and evolving the league's voice and point of view, DB’s decision to leave Europe to help launch the NSL, and how the PWHL helped change the landscape for all women’s sports in Canada
No Free Hams with Megan Keller
Boston Fleet captain and U.S. Olympic hero Megan Keller joins Sarah to talk all things PWHL playoffs, what it was like taking on the role of captain for the Fleet this year, and her favorite memories from the Milan Cortina gold medal game and ensuing celebrations (like going on SNL and meeting Connor Storrie!). Plus, the W is soooo back, all good things must come to an end, and the field in Madrid
A Very Conscious Uncoupling with Andrés Martinez
Andrés Martinez, the author of the new book “The Great Game: A Tale of Two Footballs And America’s Quest to Conquer Global Sport,” joins Sarah to discuss what it took for the U.S. to finally speak the language of soccer, FIFA finally reaching stateside audiences in the most ironic way, the surprising root of the term “soccer mom,” and how women’s soccer i
We Are The Cool Kids Now with Amber Cox
Indiana Fever GM and COO Amber Cox joins Sarah to discuss the opportunities and challenges of having a player like Caitlin Clark on your team, welcoming fans from around the world to Indy, the Fever’s entry into the WNBA’s facility wars, and how her GM job looks different as a result of the new CBA. Plus, silencing the Sirens, the NWSL is on a knee-d to know basis, and you gotta start
Don’t Confuse Momentum with Maturity with Jaime Weston
Major League Volleyball Commissioner Jaime Weston joins Sarah to discuss her main priorities as the league’s new leader, what her years at the NFL taught her about establishing a brand image and message, the differences between MLV and their top competitor LOVB, and why history shows that two leagues won’t work forever. Plus, growing up a few floors above the place to be in NYC.
Wee-Woo! Wee-Woo! with Casey O’Brien
New York Sirens forward Casey O’Brien joins Sarah to discuss her fantastic rookie season in the PWHL, hearing ads for the Sirens everywhere she goes, the team’s last-minute push to make the playoffs, and processing the emotions of just missing the cut for the U.S. Olympic team. Plus, Audi finds a home, all roads lead to Rome, and sphincters pucker for the final playoff push. The PWHL
Not Everything Has To Be An Acronym (NEHTBAA) with Chantel Jennings
The Athletic’s Chantel Jennings joins Sarah to talk about the biggest WNBA storylines as training camps get underway, how new CBA provisions like EPIC contracts and developmental player spots will change the league, which draft picks seem best set up for success in their new cities, and which rookies might have trouble sticking. Plus, back-to-back back-to-back champs, not winning fast enough
I’m Twerking On TV with Lo LaBonta
Kansas City Current midfielder and captain Lo LaBonta joins Sarah to talk about surviving the uncertainty of the NWSL’s early days, the shaky start for the Current this season, new coach Chris Armas, her viral cellys and why she wants everybody to get paid. Plus, a Prime Minister plants his flag and a commissioner digs a bigger hole. Check out super slice Joey Maldonado’s women&rsquo
Getting To The But with Andrea Brimmer
Sarah sits down with Ally CMO Andrea Brimmer at the Deep Blue Business of Women’s Sports Summit to get an update on Ally’s 50/50 pledge and discuss the future of women’s sports. They chat about how to keep fans from getting priced out, how to validate sponsors and partners who have been there from the beginning, and how to make choices that ensure continued growth. Plus, the cloc
Less Hitch, More Bridesmaids with Kristen Kish
Top Chef host and Traitors star Kristen Kish joins Sarah to discuss how competitive cooking is like a sport, the drama that comes with getting a whole bunch of really good cooks in the same kitchen, and shitty dudes in Scottish castles. Plus, Big Citrus in the flesh, an introduction to frozen toilet paper and our prayer that you never need to use it. Follow Kristen Kish on Instagram here
The Scream I Screamt, A WNBA Draft Recap
In honor of the WNBA Draft we’re throwing our usual show format out the window so Sarah can provide her on-the-spot draft reactions. From the streets of New York City (literally), with a man peeing nearby (no joke), Sarah dishes on the 'fits, the picks, the family reactions that made her a lil emo, and her run-in with Cathy Engelbert. Plus, everything else you need to know today, a
WNBA Free Agent Frenzy with Meghan L. Hall
USA Today women’s hoops reporter Meghan L. Hall joins Sarah to talk through a busy weekend of WNBA free agency signings. They make some very-early-sure-to-go-wrong predictions about which teams will thrive and which will flail this season and assess how the last 48 hours or so will impact tonight’s college draft. Plus, things are starting to click, the Garden is blooming, and competenc
Taint Week with Big Citrus
Big Citrus gets together to celebrate basketball’s taint week -- the *little* stretch between the NCAA Final Four and the WNBA Draft. Sarah, Alex and Bianca discuss the ever-expanding college transfer portal class, the college teams and coaches stressing the most this offseason, which teams will draft which stars on Monday night, and of course, the pressure of picking out the perfect Draft d
F-Bombs and Old Fashioneds with Bev Yanez
The 2025 NWSL Coach of the Year, Racing Louisville FC’s Bev Yanez, joins Sarah to talk about the type of evolution she’s hoping to see from her team this season, how an inauthentic first season as a head coach forced her to step into her own form of leadership, how much has changed since she retired as a player six years ago, and the importance of shared expectations when saying &ldquo
You Don’t Have To Be The Fastest with Mary Kate Shea
Mary Kate Shea, the Chief Operating Officer at the Boston Athletic Association, joins Sarah ahead of the Boston Marathon on April 20th. The woman responsible for getting the world’s best to Boston’s starting line shares how she scouts and recruits future champions, the behind-the-scenes amenities offered to pros in the field, and the best spot for fans to watch all the action. Plus, th
Enneagrams and Mind Gyms with Charlisse Leger-Walker
UCLA hooper Charlisse Leger-Walker joins Sarah fresh off winning the NCAA title. The senior guard discusses the keys to the Bruins’ blowout win over South Carolina, being a "belief maker," bringing glory to her home country of New Zealand, the viral dance routine she roped her teammates into doing and more. Plus, the Sky is falling, another Bruins squad pulls off the win, and Spirits (finall
Geno-Gate and Two Goats: A Live Show with Sue Bird & Diana Taurasi
Live from Phoenix, it's Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, presented by Capital One! For a second straight year, Sarah sat down with the two legends for a live show ahead of Sunday’s championship game. Sue and Diana discuss the current players and coaches they’d like to team up with, their thoughts on the many offseason options for players, WNBA expansion, and whether Diana has any plans to m
Making Picks with Integrity with Big Citrus
Big Citrus jumps on the show for a quick check-in before this weekend’s big college hoops match-ups. With just four teams remaining in the tournament Sarah, Alex and Bianca bravely, boldly put their final title predictions on the record for all to hear — no take-backs! Then, get extra fired up for tonight’s big games by taking a walk down memory lane with Dawn Staley, Sarah Stron
Playing With A Goat Is Probably Hard with Tessa Bonhomme & Julia Tocheri
Julia Tocheri and Tessa Bonhomme of the PWHL’s Jocks in Jills podcast join Sarah to discuss the white hot Boston Fleet, why the league’s expansion teams have struggled mightily in their first year, and whether the PWHL might soon be playing in a town near you. Plus, everyone is headed to Phoenix, a few LinkedIn profiles just removed their “open to work” badges, and now&rsqu
Big-Money Bucket-Getters with Ryan Ruocco
ESPN play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco joins Sarah to discuss why the four teams still standing in this year's NCAA hoops tournament are clearly a step above the rest, talk about some of the breakout players of the tournament, and share how his signature “You bet!” call came to be. Plus, volleyball at the Friendly Confines, flagging this for the future, and the real bracket challenge
'Exclusion With a New Name' with Reo Eveleth and Sydney Bauer
Reo Eveleth, writer and creator of the podcast “Tested,” and Sydney Bauer, a journalist who focuses on sports, health, culture and LGBTQ issues, join Sarah to talk about the International Olympic Committee reinstating genetic testing for female competitors, the history of gender testing in sports, the effects of the IOC’s policy on trans athletes and athletes with differences of
Brackets The Size Of Buildings with Jay Parry
Jay Parry, the CEO of the Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee and former president of the Phoenix Mercury, joins Sarah to talk welcoming the country’s best college basketball players to the desert this weekend. Jay also shares her thoughts on the monumental WNBA CBA agreement and what it was like to lead a WNBA team in the early aughts, winning titles with the great Diana Taurasi.
Ducks In A Row with Sarah Gregorius
Vice President of Sporting for the NWSL and former New Zealand national team player Sarah Gregorius joins Sarah to talk about the “natural tension” between sport and business, the role the U.S. is playing in global soccer, how she’s working to fix the narrative that the league doesn’t center the sport of soccer enough, and how her lifelong tendency to be a troublemaker and
Globe-Hopping for Hoops with Faatimah A
Founder and CEO of the Women’s Premier Basketball Association and Team Jamaica point guard Faatimah A joins Sarah to talk about how a Golden State Warriors basketball camp changed her life at a young age, the highs and lows of playing ball around the world, why she wanted to create a league for aspiring pro hoopers, and what to expect at the first-ever WPBA combine during NCAA Final Four Wee
You Either Win Or You Learn with Cheryl Strayed
Bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) has a new iHeart Women’s Sports podcast called Mind Over Mountain! Cheryl joins Sarah for a wide-ranging conversation about how high school track allowed her to express herself as a teenager, the mental and physical challenges of her now-famous hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, the ways she continues to be inspired by women
Stakeouts And Scoops with The Langham Four
Now known as the Langham Four, the quartet of Annie Costabile, Doug Feinburg, Alexa Philippou, and Jackie Powell camped out on the streets of New York to bring the world updates on the WNBA CBA negotiations. They join Sarah to share how they handled working alongside their competitors, what they learned about each other during long talks into the wee hours of the morning, and their biggest takeawa
Divas of the Court: Volume I with Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson
Women’s hoops reporters Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson join Sarah to chat about their new book Court Queens, which celebrates women’s basketball and the players and coaches who helped build its foundation. Jordan and Emma discuss their writing process, how they selected the most important moments from a century-plus of basketball history, and how they chose which nostalgic d
College Hockey & Trivia Butts with Nicole Haase
Women’s hockey reporter Nicole Haase joins Sarah to break down this weekend’s NCAA Frozen Four matchups, discuss the evolution of the Wisconsin-Ohio State rivalry, and share her assessment of how the Olympics impacted the college hockey season. Plus, more details emerge about the groundbreaking new WNBA CBA, finding a needle in a 64-team haystack, a cross-country legend looks to go out
New CBA + Elevating The Joy with Shea Ralph and Mikayla Blakes
It’s a three-guest episode, y’all. First, with the WNBA and WNBPA reaching a verbal agreement on a new CBA, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to break down the biggest takeaways from the new deal. Then, Vanderbilt basketball head coach Shea Ralph and superstar sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes join to discuss the program’s best season in years, share the quirkiest things abou
The Bio Is Getting Long with Rori Harmon
With March Madness getting underway, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins Sarah to discuss the Longhorns’ commanding win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, playing bigger than her size, and what it means for Vic Schaefer to say she's the best defender he's ever coached. Plus, how time off the court rehabbing a knee injury made her consider being a GM down the line, her emotions a
The Mist & The Mask with Sarah Strong and KK Arnold
UConn basketball standouts KK Arnold and Sarah Strong join Sarah to discuss the pressure of being the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA tourney, the advice they’re giving their freshmen and transfer teammates about being a Husky in March, their fave TikTok dances, and playing for a softer, gentler Geno Auriemma. Plus, Jordan Robinson and Emma Baccellieri join Sarah to talk WNBA CB
Not Enough Swans with Big Citrus
Big Citrus recaps their trip to the Boston Legacy FC inaugural home opener -- from the energy inside Gillette Stadium and the New Kids On The Block halftime show to the pre-game fun at the Lazy Nut Tavern and how the NWSL's mess of a mixed zone has producer Alex dreaming of being back at the Olympics. Plus, Selection Sunday reveals the Madness to come, a Masters-ful Paralympics wrap, another recor
The Second Start Line with Oksana Masters
Twenty-two-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters joins Sarah to discuss her three gold medal finishes in Italy so far, how she’s made a home for herself in the “pain cave,” and why this weekend’s cross-country 20k is the race she circled on her calendar as soon as the Paralympic schedule came out. Plus, the U.S. catches up on a Canadian trend, it’s time to prep the
Cowboy Boots Are Universal with Dani Aravich
Nordic skier Dani Aravich joins Sarah to discuss her competitions in Milan Cortina so far, discovering her Paralympic-sized dreams in her mid-20s, what she knows as a three-timer that she didn’t know as a Para rookie, and top tips for rocking her signature cowboy boots. Plus, the world’s longest gabfest, CC returns in PR, and look at me when I’m talkin’ to you. LOOK AT ME!
Peak Freak: An NWSL Season Preview with Jeff Kassouf
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