Good Game with Sarah Spain

We’re staying out west for today’s installment of The Shootaround, our team-by-team previews getting you ready for the start of the 2025 WNBA season, and it’s alllll about the Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury. How are things looking up in the Pacific Northwest and down in the desert? We’ve got you covered with the stars, stakes, stats and stories, a little history, a little lore, a little gossip and a little more. Watch Dominique Malonga throw it down here Pre-order Sarah’s book Runs in the Family here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You want more previews? We’ve got more previews! On today’s episode we dive into the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces ahead of the start of the WNBA season on Friday. All the stars, stakes, stats and stories, a little history, a little lore, a little gossip and a little more. Plus, Stanford’s egg-beaters are world-beaters, an update on the Dearica Hamby/Aces federal discrimination lawsuit, and we tip our hats to Afghan refugee women fighting for their right to play. Get your printable college softball bracket here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 WNBA season officially tips off this Friday and our team-by-team previews continue with Sarah’s squad, the Chicago Sky, and producer Misha’s team, the Washington Mystics. Plus, a scary moment in the NWSL, a record-breaking PWHL playoff game, and America's biggest bully takes a giant L. Want live scores for ALL of your teams? Check out Flash Score here Check out the Athletic’s story about the decision to continue the ACFC-Utah game following Savy King’s collapse here Watch the PWHL's explainer on Curl-Salemme's suspension here Read Alyssa Turner’s column on Britta Curl-Salemme’s one-game suspension here The NCAA softball bracket can be found here And the full NCAA softball tournament schedule can be found here   The full PWHL playoff schedule is here Watch the video of Skylar Diggins caught talking about her lady parts on a hot mic here  Read more about Atlanta Dream’s possible arena plans here  Check out Sheryl Swoopes holding baby Misha here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 WNBA season is almost here and our team-by-team previews continue with the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever! Plus, the latest on the PWHL playoffs, we coo over a few babies, and Sue Bird puts on yet another hat. The full PWHL playoff schedule can be found here  The college softball schedule can be found here Check out Mal Swanson’s baby announcement here  Coo over Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis’s baby here Watch Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray review snacks here  The 2025 WNBA rule book is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re 8 days out from the 2025 WNBA season and whether you're getting into the W for the first time this year or you've been watching since the beginning, we've got you covered with team-by-team previews leading up to opening night. Everything you need to know -- all the stars, stakes, stats and stories, all the history, lore, gossip and more. Today’s episode features the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun, franchises that are entering this year with… uh… VERY different vibes. Fan of the Liberty or Sun? Send us thoughts, predictions or grievances at [email protected]  The 2025 WNBA rule book is here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton and Vice President of Advocacy Sarah Axelson join Sarah to talk about the focus of the WSF post-50th anniversary, why understanding the “plumbing and infrastructure” of women’s sports is so necessary right now, the unbelievable participation disparities that still persist in youth sports and a call to action for folks who want to support women's college sports. Plus, the puck is dropping on the PWHL playoffs, sports stars who shined at the Met Gala and a guest reviewer calls out Ironman for going backwards. See the PWHL playoff schedule and broadcast info here Subscribe to Sue Bird’s podcast Bird’s Eye View here Get a glimpse of Met Gala fits that favor NWSL kits here Listen to our April 25th episode on the House v. NCAA case here Register for Athlete Ally’s Athlete Activism Summit here Learn more about Athlete Ally’s work here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with Kim Miner, Chief of Staff and Chief Legal Officer of the NWSL expansion side Boston Legacy FC, and Teresa Resch, friend of the show and President of WNBA expansion team the Toronto Tempo. They discuss Boston’s name-change drama, Toronto’s name-leak incident, lessons learned from launching new franchises, responding to fan feedback, and the impact of celebrity ownership. Plus, we see a new side of Carli Lloyd, the Golden State Valkyries are hitting the hardwood for the first time, and a well-earned Billy Madison burn. Watch Carli Lloyd’s speech here The WNBA schedule is here Snag Golden State Valkyries tickets here Check out the geographically incorrect PWHL expansion map here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode you'll hear Sarah's honest and heartfelt conversation with UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close from the espnW Summit NYC last week. They talk about putting an excellent season in perspective despite a disappointing ending, losing players to the transfer portal, and the challenge and opportunity presented by coaching sisters Lauren and Sienna Betts next season. Plus, new records are set, playoff tickets are punched, and a statue commemorates a hoops legend. Pre-order Sarah’s book Runs in the Family here Read about Ali and Syd’s BFFR pod launch here, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts here Read Jenna Tonelli’s story about Minnesota Aurora FC here See Grand Slam Track’s schedule here Watch Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles’ encounter here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today we’ve got an episode of Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn from March 25th. Tisha sits down with former professional golfer Cheyenne Woods about her LPGA career, how to budget on Tour, the pressure of carrying a famous last name, and how she’s uplifting others in golf. Subscribe to Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn here Follow Tisha on Instagram here, and follow Cheyenne Woods here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today we’ve got an episode of the The Rennae Stubbs Tennis podcast from April 22nd, featuring Rennae and producer Caitlin Thompson. They dive deep into clay season, share some hot takes on when drug testing gets too personal, and discuss the players they’re most worried about at this point in the tennis season.  Subscribe to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast here Follow Rennae on Instagram here, and follow Caitlin here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today’s episode features Full Circle, with co-hosts WNBA star Lexie Brown and sports media personality Mariah Rose. You’ll hear the scoop on Lexie’s first 24 hours in Seattle after being traded there from LA, and the duo’s breakdown of coaching changes across the league. Plus, they dive into a season preview of the W’s east coast squads — last year's stats, who’s making moves, and what teams you need to keep an eye on. Subscribe to Full Circle here Follow Lexie on Instagram here, and follow Mariah here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today’s episode features Throttle Therapy with host Katherine Legge, a motorsport pioneer. You'll hear her conversation with Lyn St. James, a trailblazer in her own right and the co-founder of Women in Motorsports North America. They discuss the importance of career development off the track, finding your home in racing, and their thoughts on all-female competitions. Subscribe to Throttle Therapy here And follow Katherine on Instagram here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of our 200th episode and the beautiful community we’ve all built, we are celebrating both our day-one slices and new slices with a show dedicated to Good Game lore, from a glossary of terms you need to know today (and every day) to an ode to our favorite show segments. Check out slice Erin Raw’s incredible spreadsheet of Good Game recs here  Grab your Good Game merch here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's college sports are about to experience a sea change; sports law specialists Kelleigh Fagan and Alicia Jessop join Sarah to discuss. They talk about how the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit will impact women athletes, how the Trump administration’s attack on Title IX could affect payouts to plaintiffs, and the surprising way NIL oversight attempts mirror a legendary Inside Amy Schumer sketch. Plus a What The Fact about the WNBA Draft, speaking ownership goals into existence, and a “maybe” that we hope changes to a “definitely” before 2028. The NWSL schedule can be found here The PWHL schedule can be found here   The PVF schedule can be found here The WER schedule can be found here  Check out Temi Fagbenle’s Instagram post about joining the cast of “Children of Blood and Bone” here    Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup and two-time NWSL champion Meghan Klingenberg joins Sarah to share how Chappell Roan’s music got her through a tough time in Portland last season and how she realized it was time to leave the Thorns. Also, how soccer is a vehicle to bring her own joy forward, how she handled the end of her national team career, and challenging herself to be uncomfortable on purpose this year. Plus, double dual-sports news, some top college hoops transfers reveal their new homes, and Sarah recaps her experience at the Deep Blue Business of Women’s Sports Summit. Check out Sarah’s selfie with Ellie the Elephant here And see Meghan’s dapper old man Halloween costume here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional triathletes Haley Chura and Chelsea Sodaro join Sarah to talk about the gnarly world of triathlons and Ironmans, how they both found their way to the world of swim-bike-run, and why they’re constantly apologizing to drug testers. Plus, they discuss the reality that everyone poops (including triathletes, often mid-race). Watch Haley and Chelsea compete at Ironman Texas on April 26th! Tune-in details can be found here Check out the Live Goat Cam at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant here  Follow Haley on Instagram here Follow Chelsea on Instagram here  Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Nikki Hiltz, the two-time reigning U.S. outdoor 1500-meter champion and American record holder in the mile, is back to talk their post-Olympics letdown, the tweaks they’re making to elevate their game, joining the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track, and what the recent influx of other pro running events means for the sport as a whole. Plus, a little reminder that Chicago > New York. Follow Nikki on Instagram here Follow Grand Slam Track on Instagram here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angel City FC goalkeeper Angelina Anderson joins Sarah to talk handling multiple transitions between starter and backup roles with her NWSL club, her reaction to new ACFC head coach Alexander Straus, the battle for the USWNT keeper job, and what Emma Hayes is like as a manager. Plus, USA Hockey & Oklahoma Gymnastics put trophies on the shelf, a big turnout for college softball’s Big Swing, and a perplexing NWSL announcement. Follow Angelina on Instagram here Ahead of our 200th episode, let us know what belongs in the Good Game glossary! Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Briana Scurry, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, joins Sarah to break down the battle for the USWNT’s No. 1 keeper job, shares the tough decision to pawn her Olympic medals after sustaining a career-ending concussion, and the importance of financial literacy in women’s sports. Plus, the PWHL Draft is heading north, the least competitive race of all time, and a Canadian icon makes Canadian history. Want a gymnastics refresher? Listen to Sarah’s interview with Trinity Thomas here  USA Hockey’s broadcast schedule for Women’s Worlds can be found here and the full tournament schedule can be found here The NWSL schedule can be found here Get your 50% discounted virtual passes for the BOWS 2025 Summit here, using code Slices2025 Watch Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce destroy the field at Parents Day here  Send us questions about women’s hoops and the WNBA at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN gymnastics commentator and NCAA perfect-10 record holder Trinity Thomas joins Sarah to preview the best teams, stars and storylines in this weekend’s NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships, share what it takes to keep eyes on the prize in the most stressful moments, and help us all be smarter viewers. Plus, Paige Bueckers makes a money move, Kim Ng is in her commissioner era, and gymnasts aren’t the only ones doing flips. Follow Trinity on Instagram here The Women’s Hockey World Championship schedule can be found here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian soccer legends Christine Sinclair and Diana Matheson are here to get you pumped for the launch of Canada's new professional women's soccer league, the Northern Super League (NSL), tonight in Vancouver. The duo joined Sarah to discuss their roles in the league -- Diana as co-founder and chief growth officer and Christine as a co-owner of Vancouver Rise FC -- plus Christine explains why she’s living her best life as a retiree and Diana shares her attempts to end Christine’s tenure on the sidelines. Watch the first game in Northern Super League history TONIGHT! Vancouver Rise FC hosts Calgary Wild FC at 10pm ET on ESPN+ The full NSL schedule can be found here  Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and Herlights podcast host Erin Foley joined Sarah late Monday night to debrief on the WNBA draft, from the best fits on the orange carpet to the best fits between player and team. Plus, a hot take about socks, an open question about whether a No. 2 pick can be a steal, and a prediction about when men will become obsolete. Watch the awkward 2022 WNBA draft rotary phone feature here Check out WNBA draft fashion throughout the years here Follow Erin on Instagram here, and listen to Herlights here   Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Robinson, host of “The Women’s Hoops Show,” joins Sarah to talk transfer portal and preview tonight’s WNBA Draft—and she even shares a few way-too-early predictions for next year’s WNBA Draft. Plus, a Gamecock on the move, LOVB crowns a champion, and some very timely hoops and gay shit.  Listen to The Women’s Hoops Show here  Read Katie Barnes’ story on Sedona Prince here  Read Annie Costabile’s story on the WNBA's “international player problem” here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo joins Sarah to unpack the college hoops season, share her take on whether Geno Auriemma was crying about Paige Bueckers in that viral press conference clip, and give her best predictions for next Monday’s WNBA Draft. Plus, we love us some LOVB, the BJK Cup Finals are on the move, and a GOAT gets the doc treatment. The Women’s Hockey World Championship schedule can be found here The LOVB Finals schedule can be found here The NWSL schedule can be found here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Oshinsky, host of the “Serving Pancakes” podcast, right here on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network, joins Sarah to talk about the parity in LOVB’s inaugural season and the teams and players to keep an eye on in the playoffs this week. Plus, she talks dark books, good wine and her cat, who has one of the best names we’ve ever heard (you’ll have to listen to find out what it is). And, a top college hoops scorer gets cocky, the PWHL is on pause for the World Championships, and the U.S. has some work to do before playing host to the international sporting community.  The Women’s Hockey World Championship schedule can be found here The LOVB Finals schedule can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaShauna Hamilton, the vice president of fan growth and community for the Washington Spirit, joins Sarah to discuss why it’s crucial for teams to listen to fans, how to create a memorable game day experience, and why she pivoted from her original goal of being a coach to get into community engagement. Plus, our NCAA tourney bracket winner and a fan meets the moment with an all-time jam.  Check out the Washington Spirit’s theme nights here  Watch Trilly Donovan’s “One Shining Moment” for the women’s tourney here  Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-thirds of Big Citrus got their sweat glands activated down in Tampa at the Women’s Final Four, so the gang gets back together to chat about UConn's big win, the unexpectedly lopsided semifinals and all the action that went down on and off the court. Plus, EDD says B-Y-E, Good Game merch is a hit, and one tournament’s trash is The Sports Bra’s treasure. Get your Good Game merch here  Read Annie Costabile’s story about Unrivaled here Send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Final Four, it's Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, presented by Capital One. Sarah sat down with the two legends in Tampa on Saturday to discuss the very first day they met, why their late night plan to team up in the WNBA never came to fruition, how DT's kids will help her stay on schedule post-retirement, and what WNBA owners could learn from their players. Plus, Sarah surprises DT with a retirement gift that will be a must-visit destination for Slices and hoops fans everywhere.  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of this weekend’s Final Four in Tampa, Florida, Big Citrus gathers to discuss their predictions for the semifinals, the noticeable difference in the media coverage of this year’s tourney, and why they’re leaving impartiality at the door when it comes to Paige Bueckers’ title hopes. Plus, the sisterhood of the traveling net.  Watch the Final Four! The full schedule can be found here If you’re in Tampa, come to Sarah’s live show with Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, sponsored by Capital One. It’s this Saturday at 2pm in Tourney Town! Read the great story Jordan Robinson wrote on the relationship between Dawn Staley and Carolyn Peck here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh slices, this one is special. Presented by the all-new Nissan Armada, former Stanford women’s basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer and former Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw join Sarah to reminisce about their head-to-head battles during March Madness, hooping against each other in staff games at Cathy Rush Basketball Camp back in the day, the pros and cons of the changing landscape of women’s hoops, and the things they wish their younger selves had understood about life. Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane McManus, longtime sports reporter, NYU professor, and author of the new book “The Fast Track: Inside The Surging Business of Women’s Sports,” joins Sarah to discuss the NCAA basketball tournament one year after Caitlin v. Angel, why organizations need to stop using the men’s formula for the women’s game, and how media gatekeepers are the arbiters of who and what gets airtime. Pick up a copy of Jane’s book, The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women’s Sports here Grab Kate Fagan’s book, The Three Lives of Cate Kay here And pre-order Sarah’s book, Runs in the Family: An Incredible True Story of Football, Fatherhood, and Belonging here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Harvard women’s basketball coach Kathy Delaney-Smith joins Sarah to talk 40 years in Cambridge, from accepting the Harvard job to get free tennis court time and the most athletic team she ever faced (hint: Olympic track star Marion Jones played point guard), to her team’s legendary upset of a No. 1 seed and using meditation with her players. Plus, one college hoops star is harnessing the healing benefits of art, and a reminder that a lot of us harbor more self-doubt than we should. Grab Kathy’s book Grit and Wit: Empowering Lives and Leaders here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a big weekend of basketball and Big Citrus is here to discuss it all, from revenge tours to farewell tours and busted noses to broken records. Plus, sharing visibility, skating with freedom, and taters gonna tate. Check out TCU’s “Sorry Bout Your Brackets” post here Check out Lauren Betts’ hat tower here Check out Sarah’s Starch Madness Final Four here  You can see USC show off the Funko Pop JuJu here  Send us a note at [email protected]   Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CeCé Telfer, the first out transgender athlete to win an NCAA title, joins Sarah to discuss her fraught relationship with International Transgender Day of Visibility, why self-care means so much to her, and the reason she’s willing to talk to politicians – even those who oppose transgender women in sports – about her lived experience. Plus, the Sweet 16 is here, and a What The Fact that combats a common narrative. Go follow CeCé and give her some love on social media! She’s on Instagram here Pick up a copy of CeCé’s book Make It Count: My Fight to Become the First Transgender Olympic Runner here Pre-order Sarah’s book here  This weekend’s NCAA basketball tourney schedule can be found here  The NWSL schedule is here  The full report from the Center for American Progress is here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime USA Today sports columnist Nancy Armour joins Sarah to talk being labeled “a goddamned national disgrace” by right-wing commentator Megyn Kelly, the effect JuJu Watkins’ injury could have on the NCAA basketball tournament, and how news outlets have changed their approach to women’s sports throughout her career. Plus, the Boston NWSL team has a new name, World Athletics goes back in time, and a puckin’ timely entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame. Grab your Good Game merch here Listen to Rose Eveleth’s six-part series Tested here And listen to our conversation with Rose on Good Game here The LOVB schedule can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hailey Salvian, hockey writer and podcaster for The Athletic, joins Sarah to discuss why she thinks almost every PWHL team is a contender for the league championship, the secret behind Marie-Philip Poulin and Hilary Knight’s successes, and the reason she thinks the PWHL will choose two U.S. cities for expansion. Plus, we try to FedEx an ACL to southern California and we provide an array of excellent undercarriage euphemisms. Read Hailey’s women’s hockey reporting here; she’s also on Bluesky and X The PWHL schedule can be found here Watch UConn coach Geno Auriemma get a little teary about Paige Bueckers here The NCAA Sweet 16 schedule can be found here  You can find the DraftKings second chance bracket challenge here  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allison Galer, founder and president of sports agency Disrupt the Game, joins Sarah to share the story of starting her agency a year out of college, the failures that fueled her success, and the scripted TV show she’s working on with hooper turned analyst Chiney Ogwumike. Plus, Women’s Elite Rugby scrumming commences, our Starch Madness Final Four is set, and The More You Know about balls.  Read about the scripted series Allison is working on with Chiney Ogwumike here The video of the Toronto Sceptres watch party is here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone *does* watch women’s sports, and we’re so glad to have so many games on our TVs… but WOW do we need more screens. Big Citrus convenes to talk through just a sliver of the exhilarating action in the NCAA college hockey and college basketball tournaments. Plus, a debut NWSL goal for the ages, a PWHL score that sent fans into a frenzy, and LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson once again makes her mark off the basketball court. Watch Abby Roque’s “Michigan” goal here See the full 2025 WNBA schedule here Check out the Northern Super League’s club kits here What’s gonna be our alternative to “balls to the wall?” Let us know, send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s college hockey writer Nicole Haase joins Sarah to discuss this weekend’s Frozen Four, the favorites for the Patty Kazmaier Award, the current college-to-pro pipeline and her unique path to covering hockey. Plus, March Madness is upon us, a new rugby era starts now, and a What The Fact about a bracket built on malicious compliance. Follow Nicole Haase on social media! She’s on Bluesky here and X here Read Nicole’s reporting for the Victory Press here and for USCHO here! And you can listen to “The PodKaz” here   Join our Good Game NCAA basketball tournament Bracket Challenge group here The full March Madness schedule can be found here  Watch the women’s hockey Frozen Four! The schedule is here  Want a Women’s Elite Rugby refresher? Listen to our episode on the league here  Pick up tickets for the PWHL’s Pride Unity games here  Make your picks for Starch Madness! Sarah will post them on Instagram so you can vote on each head-to-head battle! We have a new email! Send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geno Auriemma, UConn head coach and the winningest head coach in college basketball history, joins Sarah to share why Paige Bueckers’ biggest strength is her delusion, changes he'd make to the NCAA Tournament format, how his approach to coaching differs from the regular season to the tournament, and how he found out Diana Taurasi was retiring. Plus, a new stadium in the Mile High City and Cam Brink gets an "ick."  Join our Good Game NCAA basketball tournament Bracket Challenge group here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former USWNT & NWSL player turned analyst and founder and CEO of The Keeper Institute, Jill Loyden, joins Sarah for an in-depth club-by-club NWSL preview, to discuss how soccer has evolved since her playing days, and to share a big change she believes would elevate the NWSL’s level of talent. Plus, the return of one of our favorite segments: Fight Me!  Check out The Keeper Institute here Follow Jill on Instagram here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang’s all here! Sarah, Alex and Mish link up to talk through a handful of happenings: from the March Madness bracket reveal to Mish’s alma mater going dancing for the first time, and a Starch Madness recipe that may or may not call for a power drill. Plus, the weird timing of an extremely gay WNBA trade, the PWHL is killing the puckin’ game, and you slices have got a lot of decisions to make. Grab your Good Game merch on Breaking T here! Join our Good Game NCAA basketball tournament Bracket Challenge group here Snap a pic of slice Amanda Vallo’s GOAT team bracket here, fill it out & send it to us! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a sports smorgasbord of an episode, beginning with the biggest takeaways from Selection Sunday and moving into a little surfing, shooting, swimming, soccer, and sports that don’t start with S, too! Sarah opens up our overflowing inbox and voicemail to respond to some of the messages slices have been sending in. And finally… we reveal a special something y’all have been asking about for months. The NCAA women’s basketball bracket is here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland basketball head coach Brenda Frese joins Sarah to discuss why a preseason trip to Croatia helped this year’s team bond, how recruiting high school kids is different than taking a shopping trip in the transfer portal, and what she remembers most from her 2006 championship-winning team. Plus, a call for your favorite starches and an ode to a different kind of slice. Send us your favorite starch recipes for “Starch Madness!” Send ‘em to [email protected]  Follow Maryland women’s basketball on Instagram here  Watch Alexa Gasparotto’s triple axel here  Watch Montana State’s buzzer-beating game-winner to clinch a spot in the NCAA tournament here  Read Sportico’s July 2024 story on the private equity rules in the NWSL here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here  The PWHL schedule can be found here  The Unrivaled schedule can be found here  The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here  The LOVB schedule can be found here Find the PVF schedule here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alyssa Naeher, recent USWNT retiree and still the goalkeeper for the NWSL’s Chicago Stars, joins Sarah to talk about the origin of her nickname “Uncle Naeher,” succeeding Briana Scurry and Hope Solo on the national team, and how she knew it was time to retire from international competition. Plus, an NWSL season preview, a little recap of Sarah’s trip to South By Southwest, and a new celebrity BFF. Find venue info, ticket packages, and the schedule for the AU Softball League’s inaugural season here Grab discounted tickets for the Chicago Stars NWSL home opener vs. the Houston Dash here The 2025 NWSL season schedule is here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moolah Kicks founder and CEO Natalie White joins Sarah to discuss why (and how!) she created and launched a footwear brand in her 20s, why cold emailing Mark Cuban paid off for her (and might pay off for you, too!), and what she learned from surveying women and girls about what they wanted out of a basketball shoe. Check out the Moolah apparel Natalie mentioned here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lexie Brown, Seattle Storm guard and co-host of iHeart’s Full Circle podcast, joins Sarah to chat about finding out she was getting traded from the Los Angeles Sparks, how storytelling and brand sponsorship are assisting the growth of women’s sports, and her new gig here on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network. Plus, the NWSL’s Washington Spirit and the UCLA women’s basketball team exact some revenge, skier Mikaela Shiffrin adds to her legacy, and a slice gives us some more context on the Rice Krispie mystery. Listen to our episode with Bernadette McGlade here See the NCAA hockey tournament bracket here Subscribe to Lexie Brown’s Full Circle podcast here Check out the Sickos Committee’s video on the Minnesota Aurora’s rivals here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alysia Montaño, an Olympic bronze medalist and founder of For All Mothers, joins Sarah to discuss the inspiration behind her nonprofit, how pregnancy has historically impacted endorsements and brand deals, and what it was like to break a non-disclosure agreement with Nike to shed light on how the company treated pregnant athletes. Plus, Alysia gives flowers to the organizations that have made the biggest strides in ensuring athletes in women’s sports have protections and support around pregnancy and childbirth. Read/watch Alysia’s op-ed in the New York Times here Read more about Alysia’s nonprofit here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernadette McGlade, longtime commissioner of the Atlantic-10 conference, joins Sarah to discuss fighting for the distribution of financial “units” in women’s basketball, the potential outcomes of the House vs. NCAA settlement and why it’s important to learn from failure. Plus, the Rice Krispie mystery gets sticky, a women’s tennis moment courtesy of the worst person in the room, and the NWSL is back. The A-10 basketball tournament schedule can be found here  The full college basketball schedule can be found here The Unrivaled schedule can be found here  The PWHL schedule can be found here  The LOVB schedule can be found here Find the PVF schedule here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN women’s basketball reporter Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to discuss which college hoops stars have the edge in the player of the year race, chat about the huge leap the Indiana Fever took in WNBA free agency, and share a tale about Diana Taurasi that didn’t make it into the ESPN story about her retirement. Plus, our government’s checks and balances do some checking and balancing, a Japanese soccer legend announces her retirement, and a couple friends of the show are in competition mode. Read the ESPN story Alexa contributed to about Diana Taurasi’s retirement here Read Kevin Blackistone's column about Haskell Indian Nations University here Listen to our episode with Katherine Legge here Find the schedule and race results for the World Bobsled and Skeleton Championships here See Sophia Wilson’s pregnancy announcement post on Instagram here And watch Sophia’s husband Michael gush about his wife here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected]  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist   Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.