Good Game with Sarah Spain

An NFL episode? Yep. With a twist! Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears coaches Lori Locust and Jennifer King join Sarah ahead of their season-opening clash to discuss their career trajectories, women playing football, and whether Sarah’s Bears finally have a good quarterback. Plus, a dip that slaps and the women athletes we’d like to see play football. Get the recipe for Sarah’s favorite tailgate snack here We always love to hear from you. Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah's living the suite life at the US Open and caught up with tennis greats Lindsay Davenport, Rennae Stubbs and Ilana Kloss. Plus, we dish on a whole lotta Paralympic success, a slice’s addition to our list of name twins, and Sarah gives an honest review of the popular Honey Deuce cocktail. Read more about the Billie Jean King Cup here Listen to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast here Got a great story about name twins? A doozy about a case of mistaken identity? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah’s former ESPN radio co-host Prim Siripipat joins the show to help Sarah prepare for her trip to Flushing Meadows, dish on all the delicious food and drink at the US Open, and answer the most important question of all: What color IS a tennis ball? Plus, an entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame you’re sure to a-door, and producer Alex has twins… name twins! Check out Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on A’ja Wilson’s white tees here See Diana Taurasi’s sh*t-eatin’ grin for yourself here Got a great story about name twins? A doozy about a case of mistaken identity? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angel City FC’s Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley join Sarah to talk about their Instagram show, BFFR (Be F*cking For Real). Plus, Ali dishes on why she thought Syd was "mean" and "dangerous" when they first met, Syd attempts (and fails) to remember all the teams she’s played for and Ali shares the details of a terrifying contract situation. Plus Sarah tries to stoke a rivalry and both players try to dodge a juicy question. Watch BFFR here! Follow Ali on Instagram Follow Syd on Instagram Watch Syd's Usher impression Got an opinion on the 3 biggest divers in the NWSL? Have a Paralympic question? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone. A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30): 7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan 10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany 11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals 3:55 pm ET: Track & Field Finals For U.S. viewers, a full Paralympic TV schedule can be found here The full WNBA schedule – including tune-in info – is here! The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! All U.S. Open results and upcoming matches can be found here Want to become an investor in the Minnesota Aurora? Details here A longer list of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA records: WNBA rookie record for most assists in a season WNBA rookie record for made threes WNBA rookie record for most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists WNBA single-game assist record 1st player in league history with 25+ pts, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game Indiana Fever single-game assist record Indiana Fever single-season assist record Fastest player in league history to 400 points and 200 assists A longer list of Angel Reese’s WNBA records: WNBA rookie record for most games with 15+ rebounds Recorded the first double-double by a rookie in a WNBA All-Star Game WNBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a single season First player in WNBA history to post 20+ rebounds in 3 consecutive games First player in WNBA history to post both 10+ offensive and 10+ defensive rebounds in multiple games First player in WNBA history to log 165+ rebounds, 30+ assists, and 25+ steals through their first 15 games Watch the Portlandia 911 Beets Emergency sketch here Want more WNBA stats? Check out Across The Timeline here Send us your Paralympics questions! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paralympian powerhouses Alana Nichols and Scout Bassett join Sarah to talk about how they got into adaptive sports, cheating in the Paralympics and why the word “inspirational” should be used with care. Plus, hot corn does more than pop, and we get 'ship names from some slices. Follow Alana on X here Follow Scout on X here Read Everyday Feminism’s explainer on empowerment and objectification here Check out the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" episode on cheating in the Paralympics here Send us your Paralympic questions! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paris Paralympics begin today! Sarah talks to Team USA track athlete Noelle Lambert about switching coaches, finding instant success in the long jump, and why she hasn't been able to so much as sniff anything coconut after competing on “Survivor.” Plus, producer Alex shares some Paralympic storylines you need to follow, we ask for some help with a soccer stat, and Sarah calls out a hated workplace phrase she wants to 86 by C.O.B. Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Paralympics at 2pm ET on USA or Peacock Tonight’s WNBA schedule: 7:00pm ET – Connecticut Sun @ Indiana Fever (NBA TV, League Pass) 8:00pm ET – Washington Mystics @ Chicago Sky (League Pass) 10:00pm ET – New York Liberty @ Los Angeles Sparks (NBA TV, League Pass) 10:00pm ET – Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury (League Pass) 10:00pm ET – Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm (League Pass) Read more about U.S. tennis player Emma Navarro via the NYTimes here Watch the teaser for “Unapologetically Angel” here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American tennis pro Taylor Townsend joins Sarah to reflect on winning her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon earlier this year, playing doubles with Boris Kodjoe, and adjusting when shit goes sideways. Plus, a “Yes, And” honoring multi-sport pioneer Althea Gibson, a “Good Game Play of the Day” we should all strive to make, and a not-so-sentimental goodbye to former Chicago Sky mascot, Sky Guy. Read the New York Times story on Althea Gibson here Check out episodes of Fuse TV’s Like A Girl here Follow Taylor Townsend on X here Follow Sam Fischer on Instagram here Check out the adorable picture of Emeri Adames and Megan Rapinoe here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NWSL is the first American pro sports league to eliminate the draft and we talk to the people who made it happen. NWSL Players Association president Tori Huster and executive director Meghann Burke join Sarah to talk about the landmark collective bargaining agreement and the “free agency” frenzy that will get underway next week. Plus, the tears flow over jersey retirements (Megan Rapinoe and Maya Moore-Irons in the same weekend?! Why?!) and a lesson on Hall of Fame induction. The 2024 Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday! Here are a few links to get you up to speed ahead of the Opening Ceremony! Learn more about the Paralympic classification process and the sports that will be contested in Paris here Day-by-day Paralympic schedule, including TV info for U.S. viewers here Read about why so many Paralympians aren’t “participating” here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director and producer Jen Karson-Strauss joins Sarah to talk through the process of making “No Place Like Nebraska,” a new E:60 documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at Nebraska volleyball. Plus, we outline the highlights of the NWSL’s huge CBA news, answer a great question from a slice, and debut our first ever “Weird Flex, But Okay” courtesy of producer Alex. Watch “No Place Like Nebraska,” which debuts this Sunday at 5pm ET on ESPN and ESPN+. You can stream it here Got questions about strange rules or how playoffs work in your new favorite sport? Send ‘em our way and we’ll do our best to answer! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s basketball experts LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby join Sarah to talk which WNBA teams are legit title contenders, a shared hatred of the idiots in their mentions, and a “Fight Me” featuring the best WNBA championship teams of all time. Plus, a shoutout to slices across the globe and venereal disease or candy? Check out the Angel Reese x Reese’s Pieces merch collection here! Follow LaChina on X here! Follow Terrika on X here! Check out Athlos NYC here! You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic staff writer Steph Yang joins Sarah to talk about the USWNT winning gold, reports of a new NWSL CBA and San Diego hiring Landon Donovan as interim head coach. Plus, the return of No Dumb Questions, we ride a rollercoaster with a USWNT legend, and producer Alex goes on a field trip! Follow Steph Yang on X here Bookmark The Athletic's women's soccer hub here Listen to Full Time with Meg Linehan here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Fever beat reporter Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar joins Sarah to talk about the Fever’s ascent, how Caitlin Clark has been used to fuel culture wars, and the moment Chloe realized that Clark was a big deal. Plus, Becky Hammon responds to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit, A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo’s soft launch, and we celebrate some sold out soccer. Read more about Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit here From the vault… Read the story Chloe Peterson wrote in 2020, headlined, “Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark poised to make immediate impact” here Single-match tickets for League One Volleyball – launching in January 2025 – are now available for purchase You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah turns [redacted]! And, producer Mish hops in the mix to dish on the first week of WNBA action post-Olympic break, including why Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever might ruin a team’s season come playoff time. Plus, some TOP TIER “sportsmanship,” a “What The Fact” that shows how much work needs to be done before we achieve equity in coaching, and a team of footballers worthy of entry into the “Good Game Hall of Fame.” Listen to producer Mish on “Gotta Get Up!” here Read the first book in the Good Game Book Club, “The National Team” by Caitlin Murray here Check out the College Coaching Report Card from the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport and WeCoach here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! And wish her a happy belated birthday! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a jam-packed episode, y’all. Olympic 100m hurdles gold medalist Masai Russell tells Sarah about why she’s working out just days after winning in Paris, the DMV’s secret sauce and how her failures helped her reach the top of the sports world. Plus, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine discusses the history of the Tour de France Femmes and why equality in cycling is still a long way away. Read Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand, watch her film, Half the Road & check out Homestretch Foundation Watch the 2024 Tour de France Femmes! Here’s a schedule / TV info Read more about where Jordan Chiles’ case stands here Live in the D.C. area? Celebrate the USWNT’s win and the Triple Espresso with a drink paid for by the NWSL’s Washington Spirit. Details here Friday night’s WNBA schedule: Seattle Storm @ Atlanta Dream - 7:30pm ET Phoenix Mercury @ Indiana Fever - 7:30 ET Connecticut Sun @ Dallas Wings - 9:30 ET Full WNBA schedule is here A few highlights from this weekend’s college soccer schedule: #2 Stanford plays UC Irvine @ 4pm ET Sunday – ACC ESPN Network #5 Clemson faces High Point @ 5pm ET Sunday – ACC ESPN Network #1 FSU takes on North Florida @ 6pm ET Sunday – ACC ESPN Network You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporters Erica L. Ayala and Lindsay Schnell just left Paris and have stories to tell about witnessing USA Basketball's quest for an eighth straight gold medal. Plus, a potential status upgrade for the runner-ups of the world and a “Fight Me!” featuring non-basketball athletes who would shine in a game of 3-on-3. Check out the full WNBA Schedule here! Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky, 8pm ET on Prime Washington Mystics @ Minnesota Lynx, 8pm ET on ESPN3 and League Pass New York Liberty @ Los Angeles Sparks, 9pm ET on ESPN WNBA Games to watch tonight: Check out Lindsay Schnell’s story about player-parents on the USA Basketball team here! Check out Erica L. Ayala’s work at Black Rosie Media here! You know we always love to hear from you! Send us your "Fight Me" submissions to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khristina Williams, host of “In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams,” joins to preview the second half of the WNBA season. Plus, everyone watches women’s sports (duh), an explanation of why the Paralympics require patience, and a primer on a new pro women’s soccer league. Listen to “In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams” here Check out the bronze clock necklace Flavor Flav made for Jordan Chiles here Want to try baking those famous chocolate chip muffins yourself? The recipe is here Watch Ellie celebrate World Elephant Day with Ciara here Sportico’s report about the new NWSL CBA is here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paris Olympics were a wild ride! They might be over but stay strapped in, cause we’re giving you our Olympic highs and lows, info on how to keep watching your favorite women athletes from the Games, and a *teensy-weensy* dose of Sarah’s inner ugly American. The story we mentioned about UNC soccer can be found here The 2024 WNBA schedule is here The 2024 NWSL schedule is here Athletes Unlimited Softball schedule is here Watch some of Raygun’s “moves” here Our favorite Raygun memes can be found here, here and here Check out Tom Daley’s website for knitting kits, crochet tools, and so much more Keep sending your haikus! The IOC might not award Olympic medals in poetry anymore, but maybe we will! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paris Olympics concluded with plenty of drama and last-minute heroics—we’re here to unpack it all, from USA Basketball’s gold medal slugfest to Emma Hayes making USWNT captain Lindsey Horan cry. Plus, a full breakdown of the gymnastics drama surrounding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal and some Olympic history that even producer Alex didn’t know! Read more about the history of the Tour de France Femmes via this 2022 story that producer Alex wrote and – if you want to learn more – check out Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand Want to watch the 2024 Tour de France Femmes? Here’s a schedule / TV info Read more about the history of Olympic poetry here Send us your haikus! The IOC might not award Olympic medals in poetry anymore, but maybe we will! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Start your weekend early by indulging in a charcuterie board of Olympic stories! As the Paris Games wind down, we feast on the U.S. basketball dynasty, nibble at the breaking competition and feed you a wrestling story you need to know. Plus, statues you wanna see and astronauts we wanna rescue. Submit your suggestion for the Toronto WNBA team name here Check out Angel Reese’s Reebok collection here Watch Sha’Carri Richardson anchor the U.S. 4x100m relay team in prelims here Read more about Vinesh Phogat and the protests she led here Follow Erica L. Ayala’s Olympic coverage @blackrosiemedia A few Olympic events to watch today (Friday, August 9) 9:00am ET - Diving individual springboard final 10:00am ET - Breakdancing round robin 11:30am ET - USA basketball semifinal vs. Australia 1:30pm ET - 4x100m relay final 2:00pm ET - Field hockey gold medal game 2:15pm ET - Heptathlon concludes with the 800-meter race 4:30pm ET - Beach volleyball gold medal match Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former USWNT soccer stars Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn join Sarah to talk post-match eats, the Emma Hayes era, and preview the USA v. Brazil gold medal match. Plus, a Whopper with a side of gold (extra salt) and proof that when one person cheats, everybody loses. Check out the hilarious social media trend from the top of the show here! Listen to Sam Mewis's podcast, "The Women's Game" here. Make sure to check out the "Good Vibes FC" episodes, where Sam is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn and Lynn Williams! Videos here. More on the Korbin Albert situation here. Learn more about venture capitalist-turned-cyclist Kristen Faulkner here! Watch the US Artistic Swimmers moonwalk upside down here! A few Olympic events to watch today (Thursday, August 8) 7:40am ET: Kayak Four 500m final 10:00am ET: USA Volleyball v. Brazil 10:37am ET: Sailing Kite final 1:01pm ET: Cycling Track Keirin final 1:35pm ET: Track & Field 1500m semifinal 1:35pm ET: USA Water Polo v. Australia 2:00pm ET: Long Jump final 3:25pm ET: Track & Field 400m Hurdles final 2:37pm ET: Taekwondo 57kg final 4:51pm ET: Boxing 54kg final Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast, joins Sarah to gender verification testing in track and field, how efforts to achieve fairness exclude some women from competing, the boxing controversy in these Olympics and how sports are wrestling with human sex not being binary. Plus, a reminder to turn in your homework and a USWNT moment that has the show reimagining international soccer’s Golden Boot award. Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth’s podcast series, Tested Here! Read the Scientific American Story that Sarah mentions Here! A few Olympic events to watch today (Wednesday, August 7) 12:15pm ET: Pole Vault final 1:28pm ET: Cycling Track Team Pursuit final 2:45pm ET: Track & Field 400m semifinal 3:19pm ET: Taekwondo 49kg final 3:30pm ET: Basketball quarterfinals: USA vs. Nigeria 3:30pm ET: Boxing Featherweight semifinals Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah gets perspective on Olympic pressure from someone who knows it well but isn’t currently enduring it, American cross-country skier and Winter Games gold medalist Jessie Diggins. Diggins talks watching versus competing, the post-Olympic letdown, and how society reacts to athlete emotions. Plus, a USWNT v. Germany soccer preview, the results of our Chicago-style vote on listener names, and we hear your favorite Olympic memories! Check out Jordan Chiles’ reaction to earning the bronze medal in the gymnastics floor competition here! And watch her 90’s-inspired floor routine at the 2023 NCAA semifinals here! Learn more about Kimia Yousofi’s message to the Taliban here! Learn more about The Emily Program here! Check out Jessie Diggins’s book “Brave Enough” here! Check your US voter registration status here! A few Olympic events to watch today (Tuesday, August 6) 4:00am ET: Equestrian Jumping Individual final 8:43am ET: Sailing Dinghy medal race 9:00am ET: Diving 10m Platform final 11:30am ET: Skateboarding Park final 12:15pm ET: Wrestling 68kg Freestyle final 1:57pm ET: Track & Field Hammer Throw final 3:14pm ET: Track & Field 3000m Steeplechase final 3:30pm ET: Boxing Lightweight final 3:40pm ET: Track & Field 200m final 4:00pm ET: Beach Volleyball – Hughes/Cheng vs. Switzerland (quarterfinal) Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah gives flowers to medaling Olympians from smaller countries and shouts out her fellow "olds." Plus, producer Alex answers your burning Olympic questions, we consider how drag queens could get more involved at the Olympics and a marble-ous “Yes, And!” you shouldn't take for granite. Check out Sierra Rooney’s study on monuments to historical women here! Check out Diana Moskovitz’s story on spotter rules in gymnastics here! Check out ESPN’s documentary “144” about the 2020 WNBA bubble season here! A few Olympic events to watch today (Monday, August 5) 4:50am ET: Badminton Singles Gold final 6:38am ET: Gymnastics Balance Beam final 8:23am ET: Gymnastics Floor Exercise final 10:55am ET: Kayak Cross final 11:30am ET: USA 3X3 v. Spain (semifinal) 1:59pm ET: Track Cycling Team Sprint final 2:30pm ET: Discus final 3:15pm ET: Track 5000m final 3:47pm ET: Track 800m final Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ari Saperstein, host of the gymnastics podcast, Blind Landing, joins Sarah to talk about the individual all-around final, Simone Biles’ greatness and his list of athletes to watch in this weekend’s apparatus finals. Plus, Olympic boxing blows up the internet and all the Paris tea you can handle. Vote on our listener names! Here’s the link to make your voice heard! Listen to Ari’s podcast, Blind Landing Follow Lindsay Gibbs and subscribe to her Power Plays newsletter! On Twitter, follow Ari here and Blind Landing here A few Olympic events to watch today (Friday, August 2): 7:00am ET: USA 3x3 Basketball vs. France 12:30pm ET: USA Water Polo vs. France 2:30pm ET: Swimming 800m Final 3:50pm ET: BMX Racing Final 4:00pm ET: Beach Volleyball - Hughes/Cheng vs. Germany Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Around the Horn producer Josh Bard and Kelaine Conochan, an ultramarathoner and VP of global sales for Legends, join Sarah for another edition of Group Chat! The trio discusses what *still* needs to change in women’s sports coverage, respond to a listener email and talk USA 3x3’s bumpy Olympic start. Plus, a "Fight Me!" featuring Olympic athletes they'd like to see star in a feature film. Fight Us! Send us your list at [email protected] or on social Follow Ilona & Olivia Maher! Follow Josh Bard and Kelaine Conochan! AND, check out Kelaine’s ESPN story about her first Badwater ultramarathon A few Olympic events to watch today (Thursday, August 1) 7:00am ET: USA 3X3 v. Australia 12:15pm ET: Gymnastics All-Around final 1:10pm ET: Women’s Team Foil final 2:45pm ET: USA Basketball v. Belgium 3:30pm ET: USA 3X3 v. Spain 4:20pm ET: Beach Volleyball – Nuss/Kloth vs. China Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of their Olympic debut, 1500-meter runner Nikki Hiltz joins Sarah to talk about how their TikTok algorithm knew their identity before they did, how they’ve prioritized their mental health, what being nonbinary and trans means to them and trying to meet people in the middle. Plus, a show correction sends Sarah into timeout. Leave us a voicemail about your favorite memory of watching the Olympics as a kid – we may even play it on the show! 872-204-5070 Email us your final suggestions for what we should call our listeners - [email protected] Watch the U.S. rugby team win bronze on a last-second run here Watch the incredible save and transition goal from Team USA field hockey here A few Olympic events to watch today: 7:10am ET: BMX Freestyle Final 7:15am ET: USA Field Hockey vs. Australia 9:00am ET: Beach Volleyball – Hughes/Cheng vs. France 11:00am ET: USA Volleyball vs. Serbia 12:30pm ET: USA Water Polo vs. Italy 1:00pm ET: USA Soccer vs. Australia 2:30pm ET: Swimming Finals (including the 1500m Free) Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheryl Swoopes, one of basketball’s greatest players EVER, joins Sarah to talk about her early stardom, playing while parenting, Athletes Unlimited Basketball, the growth of the WNBA and her response when opinions about Caitlin Clark devolved into personal attacks. Plus, a What The Fact that will enrage you and an Olympic basketball Good Game, Good Game, Fact You that'll blow your mind! Follow Sheryl Swoopes on social! Instagram: @airswoopes22 Learn more about AU Basketball: https://auprosports.com/basketball/ Watch USA Gymnastics compete in the team final today at 12:15pm EDT on NBC, or stream on Peacock Watch USA Basketball 3x3 take on Germany at 11:30am EDT today on NBC, or stream on Peacock Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBC Sports senior contributor Shireen Ahmed joins Sarah to give a lowdown on the drone-driven spy scandal overshadowing Canadian soccer. Plus, producer Alex Azzi shares some Olympic factoids that are guaranteed to impress your friends, so long as your friends are also Olympic nerds. What Olympic questions do you have? Try to stump producer Alex. Reach out to Alex on X @ByAlexAzzi or leave us a voicemail 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Shireen Ahmed on social! X: @_ShireenAhmed_ Listen to LOVB’s Serving Pancakes pod to stay up-to-date on the Olympic volleyball tournament Watch USA Water Polo take on Spain at 9:35am EST today on USA Network and streaming on Peacock Watch USA Basketball play Japan at 3pm EST on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Steffens -- widely regarded as the best water polo player in the world(!) -- joins Sarah to set the record straight on how tough her sport is (spoiler alert: they CAN'T touch the bottom of the pool), team hype man Flavor Flav, and how seeing Taylor Swift helped Team USA prepare for the Olympics. Watch Maggie compete in Paris! The full U.S. women's water polo schedule can be viewed here We’re still looking for listener names! Send us your suggestions! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on X: @sarahspain and Instagram: @spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter AJ McCord joins Sarah to discuss her new podcast, The PowHERful, highlighting Olympic and Paralympic athletes, plus the history of women’s surfing in Tahiti and the logistical challenges and thrills of reporting from the middle of the ocean. Sarah snuck an easter egg into every show so far – *8 shows, *8 eggs -- did you catch them? Send the overall theme & three examples from shows to [email protected] with “EASTER EGGS” in the subject line. One winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers to receive a women’s sports prize pack full of apparel and other goodies! Check out AJ's podcast The PowHERful here Want to watch AU Pro softball? Here’s the season schedule Watch U.S. rugby player Ilona Maher’s fantastic clap-back here We’re still looking for listener names! Send us your suggestions! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on X: @sarahspain and Instagram: @spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedians Erin Foley and Morgan Murphy join Sarah for the first edition of Group Chat! They discuss the growing enthusiasm for women’s sports, all the exes they ran into at WNBA All Star, and more. Plus, it’s time to square up for a segment we like to call… Fight Me! If you think Erin Foley and Morgan Murphy are funny (we sure do), check out their stand up sets! Follow Erin on social: @ErinFoleyComic Follow Morgan on social: @Morgan_Murphy Wanna know what Pablo Torre is finding out? Watch and listen to his podcast here! Who are the 5 female Summer Olympic athletes (in their prime, current or past) you would want to fight alongside you against those cheatin’, juicin’ Russians? Let us know! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USWNT legend Abby Wambach joins Sarah to talk about her expectations for the current U.S. soccer team and head coach Emma Hayes at the Paris Olympics. She also discusses why fearlessness is necessary to perform in big moments, and the time in her own career when she felt like the worst player on the team. Listen to “In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams,” the newest podcast from iHeart Women's Sports Production, which debuts today: In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams Check out Jordan Chiles’ Teen Vogue story Watch Chiles’ 2023 NCAA semifinal floor routine We’re still looking for listener names! Send us your suggestions! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Sarah’s X/Twitter account is currently controlled by Russian bots, but you can follow her on Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah talks to U.S. Women’s National Team soccer player Tierna Davidson about new coach Emma Hayes, journaling before games, the private and public handling of teammate Korbin Albert and more. Plus, a What The Fact about Olympic softball you won’t soon forget! To make sure you’re registered and ready to vote in this year’s presidential election, check out rockthevote.org/teamw/ Who are you following to keep up with all things Olympics? An athlete? An influencer or creator? A celeb reporter? Let us know! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi! We missed you. Was your weekend awesome? Our weekend was awesome. In this episode, we give you the rundown on FOUR (!!!!) different historic performances at WNBA All-Star in Phoenix, the women’s basketball legends who got their well-deserved flowers, and what it was like for Sarah and producer Misha to meet IRL for the first time! Check out the trailer for In Case You Missed it with Khristina Williams, coming soon! For more WBB context, and history, make sure to follow @cantretiredoc on X! If you want some dope WNBA merch, check out @weareround21 and @playa_society on X! What should “Good Game” listeners be called? We want to hear from you! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday, folks! In this episode, Sue Bird joins Sarah on the pod to talk about the challenges of being in control of her own schedule, the moment she first felt “old,” and who she’d pick as Rookie of the Year halfway through the WNBA season. Watch a few of Ticha Penicheiro’s top assists, courtesy of this WNBA highlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieAs4eHps5Y Want to see what the Phoenix Mercury’s training facility looks like? Photos here: https://mercury.wnba.com/photos/exclusive-photos-of-state-of-the-art-phoenix-mercury-practice-facility/ What should “Good Game” listeners be called? We want to hear from you! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back again, eh? We love to see it. In this episode, ESPN’s Rebecca Lobo joins the pod to talk hanging out with the cast of Girls5eva, NOT being the person who voted A’ja Wilson 4th place for MVP in 2023, and who she’d give the edge to if DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas played 1-on-1. Check out the SUPER CUTE follow up to the s*** talking column that brought Rebecca Lobo together with the love of her life here: https://vault.si.com/vault/2003/04/21/my-big-fat-sports-wedding Check out Simone Biles’ Netflix doc here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81700902 What is your all-time favorite WNBA All-Star moment? What should “Good Game” listeners be called? We want to hear from you! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Good Game with Sarah Spain! We’re so happy you’re here. In this inaugural episode, Sarah introduces herself, her producers Misha and Alex, and shares her vision for this first-of-its-kind women’s sports podcast. Plus, listen to a sneak peek of Sarah’s interview with Sue Bird. What athlete in women’s sports do you think should get their own documentary? What should “Good Game” listeners be called? We want to hear from you! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us an email [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X:@mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X:@ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars, and stats to keep up with your favorite teams, leagues, and athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.