
Good Game with Sarah Spain
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S1 Ep 162The Old Ceiling Is The New Floor with Ari Chambers
Andscape & ESPN commentator Ari Chambers joins Sarah to discuss what’s sure to be a chaotic March Madness, the difference between a great team and a Final Four team, her thoughts on the inaugural Unrivaled season, and why we should all remain vigilant with Title IX at risk. Plus, a Wildcat joins a Duck and a Hawkeye in an exclusive club. Follow Ari on Bluesky and Instagram! 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.

S1 Ep 161The Human Condition with Big Citrus
Truth bomb: Even our FAVORITE sports figures aren’t perfect. Sarah, Alex and Misha have a meaningful conversation about how to react when athletes we admire for their on-field heroics do harmful things outside of their sport. Plus, the Athletes Unlimited pro hoops season comes to a close, plenty of college hoops chaos, and Diana Taurasi shows off her comedic timing. The NCAA basketball 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.

S1 Ep 160Barça To Boston with Domè Guasch
Domè Guasch, the first-ever general manager for NWSL expansion team BOS Nation Football Club, joins Sarah to talk skipping school to pursue coaching, why his focus is on the women’s game, recruiting players in the NWSL’s post-draft era and what he knows about the team's potential rebrand. Plus, the details behind his first hire as GM, and Sarah gives him a Boston pop quiz, including a potentially controversial coffee take. 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.

S1 Ep 159Wrecking Each Other’s Sleds with Elana Meyers Taylor
Elana Meyers Taylor, one of the best bobsledders of all time, joins Sarah to talk winning after 40, breaking through to stand atop the monobob podium, and the history of racism and misogyny in the sliding sports. Plus, a “Yes, And” about the first Black woman to win Winter Olympic gold and a “What the Fact” about an absolutely bonkers excuse to keep women out of bobsled’s sister sport. Follow Elana on Instagram here Watch Vonetta Flowers & Jill Bakken’s gold medal-winning run here Read more about the history of women being excluded from the Cresta Run here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The PWHL schedule can be found here The Unrivaled schedule can be found here The Athletes Unlimited Basketball schedule can be found 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.

S1 Ep 158We’ll See You In The Lobby, Diana
Diana Taurasi is officially hangin’ 'em up and Big Citrus convenes to reminisce on the legendary career of the greatest scorer in WNBA history. Plus, miniature horses on planes, clones for 1 v 1, fairness in NIL, and where’s the show merch? We answer a mailbag full of questions from you slices! Read TIME magazine’s story on Diana Taurasi’s retirement here Read the 2012 NYTimes story on Lolo Jones here The NCAA basketball 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.

S1 Ep 157Cultivating Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson
Anne Marie Anderson, Emmy Award-winning ESPN broadcaster and author, joins Sarah to talk calling the inaugural season of League One Volleyball, the crowded field of pro volleyball leagues and how the sport’s landscape could change over the next five-to-ten years. Plus, finding your “front row,” solving the “urgent vs. important” equation, and more lessons from Anderson’s book, Cultivating Audacity: Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win. Get Anne Marie’s book “Cultivating Audacity: Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win” 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.

S1 Ep 156Black History Year with Shea Butter FC
Shea Butter FC hosts SkyE and Sylvs join Sarah to share why they wanted to start a podcast and help change American soccer culture. Plus, they chat SheBelieves Cup, the upcoming NWSL season and how soccer in the U.S. can be better at making Black players, players of color and fans from different backgrounds feel safe and welcome. Plus, the Washington Mystics finally make a move, Texas hoops is tops for the first time since producer Mish was 6, and a friend of the show is #winning. See Kim Mulkey’s meme-worthy glare here Listen to the Shea Butter FC podcast here Grab your Shea Butter FC HBCU merch here Donate directly to the United Negro College Fund 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.

S1 Ep 155A Cannes-Do Attitude with Beth Sidhu
Beth Sidhu, the woman behind Sport Beach, joins Sarah to talk about the business of women’s sports, from why the perception of women athletes and women’s leagues has changed over the years to which big names will be seaside in Cannes this summer. Plus the Tempo’s moves are speeding up, like father like daughter, and the first ever member of the alpine skiing 100 club. Pre-order Sarah’s book here Pre-order Dawn Staley's book here Pick up a copy of Jane McManus’s book “The Fast Track” at your local bookstore or here Read the Oregonian’s 2024 report on Graeme Abel here Read Meg Linehan’s analysis of Abel’s hiring 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.

S1 Ep 154Hell Week For Golf with Tisha Alyn
Tisha Alyn, former pro golfer and host of the Welcome To The Par-Tee podcast, joins Sarah for “No Dumb Questions” golf edition, discusses what it’s like to share her love of golf with her half a million instagram followers and why she thinks the LPGA lags behind other women’s leagues when it comes to activism. Also, NWSL Denver needs a little help, we honor a tennis pro who traded her racquet for a bag of clubs, and we give Flau’jae Johnson some well-deserved flowers. Watch the satirical video about the all-female country club here Cast your vote for NWSL Denver’s “Name the Club” campaign here Watch the trailer for the new NWSL docuseries from Prime Video here Read Alexa Philippou’s story about Marina Mabrey’s denied trade request here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here Read more about Boston’s WNBA bid here The Women’s Elite Rugby schedule and rosters can be found here Details on the PVF’s all-star game can be found here Read TIME’s story about A’ja Wilson and Jordan Chiles here Read more about Althea Gibson’s golf legacy here Check out Flau'jae Johnson’s insta post about all the criticism she faces 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.

S1 Ep 153Succeeding In The Face Of Bull**** with Lori Lindsey
Lori Lindsey, broadcaster and former USWNT midfielder, joins Sarah to discuss the roster Emma Hayes picked for the SheBelieves Cup, whether Hope Solo will try to score in The Soccer Tournament, and which teams won and lost the NWSL offseason. Plus, Sarah needs a soccer-watching companion and producer Alex has a cure for the post-birthday blues. Check out the episode of The Women’s Game where Lynn Biyendolo talked about Gotham’s mass exodus here Find info on how to watch the 10th annual SheBelieves Cup 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.

S1 Ep 152Tennis Is For Everyone with Katrina Adams and Mariaan de Swardt
Tennis titans Katrina Adams and Mariaan de Swardt join Sarah to discuss the upcoming ATX Open in Austin, everything that goes into creating and running a WTA tournament, and how to improve diversity and representation in the sport. Plus, Cleveland basketball could be rockin’ again soon and what’s better than pod time with your fam? Check out SBJ’s report about a potential WNBA Cleveland expansion team here Check out Minnesota Aurora’s 2025 season schedule here ATX Open tickets and other tourney info 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.

S1 Ep 151Our Lord and Savior Emma Hayes with Sam Mewis
Sam Mewis, former USWNT player and editor in chief & host of The Women’s Game podcast, joins Sarah to talk about downing pink margaritas at Lynn Biyendolo’s wedding, Emma Hayes's big plans for U.S. Soccer, why the SheBelieves Cup should be renamed after Emily Sonnett, and whether the NWSL is doing enough to prevent future player health and safety issues. Plus, the NCAA women’s hoops rankings are as stable as a suspension bridge, we're eying up some show hardware, and the “Gulf of America” is not a real thing. Subscribe to Sam’s podcast the The Women’s Game here Check out this week’s AP women’s basketball Top 25 here See all the fans swarming Boston Guard captain Charlotte North here Watch Caylee Waters’ emotional post game press conference moment here Grab your copy of Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez here Read Henry Bushnell’s story on how Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. soccer 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.

S1 Ep 150Running It Back: 'Are We Allowed to Say Coochie?’ with Sydney Colson & Theresa Plaisance
Happy (?!) Presidents' Day! With Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball in full swing we’re revisiting Sarah’s October 2024 conversation with two AU hoopers, Sydney Colson and Teresa Plaisance – aka the “faces of the league." Syd and TP talk about playing in Athletes Unlimited, their hilarious digital show, and if it’s possible for a prank to go too far. Haven’t seen season one of the Syd & TP show? Check it out here The Athletes Unlimited basketball schedule can be found here Follow the Duolingo owl 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.

S1 Ep 149Group Chat: Socially Acceptable Drama with Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill
Valentine’s Day calls for some hot goss! Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill, co-hosts of The Sports Gossip Show, join Sarah to discuss their podcast’s origin story, how to medium-launch a relationship, and the women’s sports reality shows we need in our lives. Plus, we play Cupid for your valentines and a “What The Fact” that gives some perspective on a few recent policy decisions. Check out “The Sports Gossip Show” here Read Kalyn Kahler’s 2022 report for Defector on nepotism in NFL hiring here Read Molly Hensley-Clancy’s reporting for the Washington Post about the abuse allegations against Sedona Prince here The Women’s Lacrosse League schedule is here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The LOVB schedule can be found here Check out slice Joey’s multi-sport 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.

S1 Ep 148The Law Remains The Same with Congresswoman Lori Trahan
Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan joins Sarah to talk about reintroducing the Fair Play for Women Act, the dangerous ways H.R. 28 could be enforced, who is most qualified to make rules about fairness and safety in sport, and how she draws strength and perspective from her lived experience as a former college athlete. Plus, things get icy on the slopes, Big Citrus dishes on Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament, and we stan a man who stans a woman. The PWHL schedule is here The AU Pro Hoops schedule is here The WLL Championship Series schedule is here The NCAA basketball schedule is here Read the Fair Play for Women Act 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.

S1 Ep 147I Try Not To Talk Trash with Claire Thompson
Claire Thompson, defense(wo)man for Team Canada and the Minnesota Frost of the PWHL, joins Sarah to discuss balancing the demands of medical school and professional hockey, how she and the Canadians are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, and why she’s the ChatGPT of whatever team she’s on. Plus, being friends with the enemy, international adventures, and Sarah tries to get her to talk a little trash. Watch Claire and the Minnesota Frost! The full PWHL schedule can be found here Keep those platonic valentines coming! 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.

S1 Ep 146Competing With The Global Game with Jessica Berman
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins Sarah to talk about losing top American players to teams in Europe, the $5 million Players' Restitution Fund and why it's important not to forget the league's fraught history, and whether a second Trump administration could impact the league's values. Plus, the PWHL is back, the Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse League makes its debut, and a slice sends us a valentine. Read the feature on the Eagles’ site about the importance of Black History Month here Read Richard Cohen’s story about “divorce” deals in the WNBA here See the WLL 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.

S1 Ep 145The Sports Industrial Complex with Hannah Storm, Plus Mike Golic Jr.
Hannah Storm, legendary sports media vet, joins Sarah to discuss how women’s sports coverage has changed at major networks during her career, the early days of doing play-by-play for the WNBA, and how she’s been treated differently in the men’s and women’s sports spaces. Then, podcast host Mike Golic Jr. drops by to help develop a winning – and unusual – business plan. Plus, the Unrivaled 1-on-1 countdown is over, an HBCU standout who is changing the game, and a call for platonic valentines. Fill out a bracket for Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney here! The bracket on the Unrivaled site is pretty hard to read, but two slices came through. Slice Joey Maldonado made one you can print out here Or you can fill out the one made by Cory McDonald here Watch the video of Morgan Price’s perfect 10 here Read Jemele Hill’s 2019 story for the Atlantic, “It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges,” here Listen to NPR’s 2023 report on how 16 states are underfunding HBCUs here You can find an HBCU near you to make a gift to here Who in the women’s sports world do you wanna send a platonic valentine to this year? 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.

Introducing: Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn
trailerWelcome to the Par-Tee is your newest obsession about the wonderful world that is women’s golf! We’ll have all the “tee” you need, plus interviews with top players on the LPGA tour, expert tips to improve your game, conversations with celebrity superfans, and a whole lot of fun on and off the course. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting into the swing of things, this par-tee is one you can’t miss! Listen here and subscribe to Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 144When It’s Time To Leave with Callie Brownson
Callie Brownson, former NFL assistant coach turned senior director of high performance for USA Football, joins Sarah to discuss knowing it was time to leave the NFL for a new opportunity, being on a staff with a problematic high-profile player, and how she’s making sure Team USA is ready for flag football’s 2028 Olympic debut. Plus, the worst kind of “National Girls and Women in Sports” day tribute, an NWSL x WNBA crossover, and a Black History Month spotlight you won’t want to miss. Check out Veronica Wells’ story on Billie Harris here Fill out a bracket for the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tourney! The bracket on the Unrivaled site is pretty hard to read, but super slice Joey Maldonado made a better one that you can print out here Find out more about the new NWSL x WNBA training facility in Portland here Interested in season tickets for Denver’s new NWSL team? Details are here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The NCAA softball schedule is here The Unrivaled 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.

S1 Ep 143The Superb Bowel with Michelle Beadle and Mina Kimes
Down in the The Big Easy, Sarah catches up with Michelle Beadle, host of SiriusXM’s “Beadle & Decker,” and ESPN’s Mina Kimes to add a women’s sports slant to some of Super Bowl week's biggest questions: Ar e dynasties good or bad? And is it cool to root for your former team instead of your sibling? Plus, we’re making a plan to buy A’ja Wilson’s shoes, the NWSL is coughing up some cash, and more proof the NFL never really cared about ending racism. View the NCAA softball schedule here Read Meg Linehan’s story on the NWSL abuse settlement here Watch A’ja Wilson’s sit-down with Issa Rae here Listen to A’ja on The Athletic Women's Basketball Show here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social 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.

S1 Ep 142No Dumb Questions: College Softball with Rhiannon Potkey
Reporter and editor Rhiannon Potkey joins Sarah ahead of the college softball season for a “No Dumb Questions” episode on the state of the sport, standout players to watch, and which teams might contend for this season’s NCAA title. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats and stories you need to know. Happy National Girls and Women in Sport Day! Tell us how you’re celebrating! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Rhiannon on Bluesky here Find the NCAA softball schedule here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social 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.

S1 Ep 141Gentle Threats with Maggie Munson and Stef Strack
Stef Strack, founder and CEO of VOICEINSPORT, and Maggie Munson, a track and cross country athlete at Wisconsin and the school’s VOICEINSPORT chapter president, join Sarah to talk about the Fair Play For Women Act that they’re re-introducing in Congress tomorrow, the misleading Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, and title IX compliance issues at Wisconsin. Plus, the WNBA could be headed to Philadelphia, a wild free agency stat, and USA Softball honors an active college coaching legend with a big move. Watch Kim Mulkey smack a clipboard out of Seimone Augustus’ hands here The AU Pro Basketball schedule is here And Opening Night watch party info is here RSVP to join the Voice in Sport Foundation on Capitol Hill tomorrow here Make a donation to the Voice in Sport advocate program here Follow Across the Timeline on Bluesky or X Check out the scenes at the Junior Junkanoo in the Bahamas here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social 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.

S1 Ep 140Trash Talk Has Commenced with Napheesa Collier
Unrivaled co-founder and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier joins Sarah to discuss how she balances her playing and co-founder duties, the elements of Unrivaled she hopes to bring to the next WNBA CBA, and what it’s like having most of the WNBA’s biggest stars in one place during free agency. Plus, Apostro’Bam lives, we’re forever 22, and we get emotional about a truly excellent spreadsheet. Donate to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund here What are your takeaways from WNBA free agency? Biggest winners? Losers? What move surprised you most? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Check out slice Erin Raw’s glorious Good Game spreadsheet here and women’s pro sports spreadsheet here ESPN’s WNBA free agency tracker is here Check out slice Elana Rebitzer’s WNBA free agency data viz charts here and here The first draft of the 2025 Athletes Unlimited Basketball season is today at 12pm ET! Watch it here and see the results here Watch Jordan Chiles’ Prince-themed floor routine here Watch the Unrivaled crowd sing to Azura Stevens here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social 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.

S1 Ep 139Free Agency Feels with Khristina Williams
Khristina Williams, host of the iHeart podcast “In Case You Missed It,” joins Sarah to discuss all the WNBA free agency drama, from franchise players Brittney Griner and Alyssa Thomas making big moves to predictions about where Satou Sabally, Nneka Ogwumike and Chennedy Carter may end up. Plus, the NWSL is reaching new heights, Sarah’s hometown team celebrates the return of a legend and it’s the end of an era for Nebraska volleyball. Subscribe to “In Case You Missed It” with Khristina Williams here It’s your last day to get a slice of the Minnesota Aurora. Details are here The full AU Softball draft results can be found here The Unrivaled schedule can be found here The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here Watch the cute video of the Fever welcoming back Kelsey Mitchell here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social 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.

S1 Ep 138It’s A Great Day To Be A Longhorn with Vic Schaefer and Madison Booker
Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer and superstar sophomore Madison Booker join Sarah to talk about the #5 Longhorns’ successful season. Madison talks confidence on the court and explains how she grew up quickly last season, while Coach Schaefer shares what’s kept him in coaching for 40 years and why he thinks Booker will go down in history as one of the greatest ever. Plus, WNBA free agency chaos continues, the LPGA tees off and we stan a spirit tunnel. Invest in Minnesota Aurora FC here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here The Women’s Elite Rugby names/logos can be found here Vote for Unrivaled player seeding here Watch Sydney Colson’s tunnel walk here Watch Alysha Clark’s tunnel walk here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 137There's Always Tea with Megan Perry
Megan Perry, head of basketball for Athletes Unlimited, joins Sarah to discuss what's new for the league’s fourth season, the rich history of basketball in Nashville, and how AU’s unique format means every moment matters, even in a blowout. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats & stories that'll make you a more informed AU hoops fan! Check out the full Athletes Unlimited roster here The full Athletes Unlimited schedule (including ticket info and tune-in details) is here Also, don’t forget slice Joey’s excellent sports calendar, which features AU hoops! You can find that here Check out the AU Pro Hoops Nashville promo featuring faces of the WNBA here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 136The Breakfast that Changed Women’s Hockey with Karissa Donkin
CBC women’s hockey and investigative reporter Karissa Donkin joins Sarah to talk about how Team USA and Team Canada hockey players put their rivalry aside to change the sport’s future, what teams are hot (and cold) in the PWHL this season and why women’s hockey is in its Taylor Swift era. Plus, more insight into the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum trade, and a well-deserved posthumous entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame. Read Kevin Pelton’s story on the blockbuster Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum WNBA trade here Read Karissa Donkin’s story about Coach Troy Ryan here Follow Karissa on Bluesky here and 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.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 135My Neck, My Back, My Tittles & All That
Catch up on a busy weekend of sports, including a major hoops trade, a DJ’s tasteless play, and Naomi Girma’s official move to the UK. Plus, a “Yes, And” about snow sports lore, a naughty little tune making a surprising comeback and a slice’s app-etite for more. Bid to take home one of Hawaii’s sUHrf City uniforms here Read Keith Jenkins’ ESPN story on sisters in college hoops here See Unrivaled stats on Across the Timeline here Check out FlashScore here Buy your slice of Minnesota Aurora FC here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 134Tamper Bay, U.S.A. with Big Citrus
How will WNBA free agency be impacted by Unrivaled players talking shop in Miami (aka Tamper Bay)? Is buying someone a coffee tampering? What should we expect from tonight’s college hoops battle between #5 LSU and #2 South Carolina? Big Citrus jumps on the mic to discuss it all. Plus, transfer fees explained and new research that is one part unsurprising and one million parts infuriating. GGPOTD: Ask us anything! We’re planning a Slices Mailbag episode and want to hear your questions. Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Check out Kim Mulkey’s basketball hoop outfit here The Unrivaled schedule can be found here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here Get your Atlanta Dream tickets here The LOVB schedule can be found here Find the PVF schedule here The WLL rosters can be found here The study we mentioned in today's What The Fact is here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 133The Land of 10,000 Owners with Andrea Yoch and Morgan Stone
Minnesota Aurora FC co-founder Andrea Yoch and former Aurora midfielder Morgan Stone join Sarah to talk about the team’s community capital raise ending January 31st (grab your slice!), the USL W League pipeline to pro soccer, the club’s long term goals, and a magical creature named Rory the Aurorasaurus. Plus, the NWSL schedule is here, a lesson in the rule of the road, and a legendary Jeopardy answer. Join the land of 10,000 owners at Minnesota Aurora FC here Find tonight’s full college basketball schedule here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 132Sticky Brain with Katherine Legge
Trailblazing motorsport driver Katherine Legge joins Sarah to discuss how she got into racing as a kid, the win-win deal she and her dad made that helped accelerate her career, and whether women’s-only racing helps or hurts the development of female drivers. Plus, Naomi Girma is about to get a whole lotta stamps, a belated congrats to a dawg, and a review about a douche who can’t get out of women’s soccer fast enough. Listen to “Throttle Therapy” with Katherine Legge here Check out “Full Circle” – a new podcast co-hosted by WNBA star Lexie Brown and sports media personality Mariah Rose – here Watch tonight’s LOVB action here More on the PWHL’s inaugural Breakthrough Cup here The college hoops schedule is here Become an owner of the Minnesota Aurora FC here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 131The Boom Boom Room
Big Citrus reconvenes to talk about the debut of Unrivaled hoops, volleyball star Haleigh Washington’s elite trolling, and our show’s new side, Aurora FC. Plus, two women pop the cork on a new snowboard trick, an underfrog story for the ages, and stop putting things off, people! Watch goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher learn she's been named Player of the Year here Watch Chloe Kim’s winning snowboard halfpipe run here Check out Haleigh Washington’s MLV-inspired “Mad-Libs” here Follow the Minnesota Aurora FC on social! Bluesky: @mnaurorafc.bsky.social Instagram: @MNAuroraFC Check out Rory the Aurorasaurus here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 130We Are Living In the Stupidest Time with Jemele Hill
Jemele Hill, author, executive producer, podcast host, and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Sarah to talk about how she’s maintaining her inner light during a rough start to 2025, how a second Trump presidency could affect the women’s sports landscape, and how she's preparing for the forthcoming chaos. Read Jemele’s memoir Uphill here Read the other memoir Jemele recommended – “Plain Jayne” by Jayne Kennedy – here Subscribe to the Spolitics podcast here Watch the documentary 13th on Netflix Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 129More Than The Power Four with Rob Knox
Basketball reporter Rob Knox, who covers HBCU hoops for The Next, joins Sarah to discuss how team success can affect player odds for individual awards, the college hoops stars currently flying under the radar, and the HBCU and mid-major teams everyone should be talking about. Plus, how to prep for Unrivaled’s tip-off, when heckling goes wrong, and an open question about just how many new pro volleyball leagues one country can have. Buy your own slice of Minnesota Aurora FC! Details can be found here Check out Rob’s recent reporting for The Next here Follow broadcaster Dom Patrick here Watch the video of Danielle Collins heckling back here Learn more about the rules Unrivaled will use via this helpful post from Just Women’s Sports Read more about the NCAA vote to provide “performance units” to women’s basketball teams here The full college basketball schedule can be found here Get your tickets to the Beanpot championship game here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 128Engaging Meaningfully with Katie Barnes
Award winning journalist, producer and author Katie Barnes joins Sarah to explain the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” bill that the House passed earlier this week. They discuss who and what could be affected if the Senate passes the bill, potential unintended consequences, and what is and isn’t made clear in the language of the bill. Plus, another un-retirement, PVF players hit the court tonight, and some extremely gay math. Get Katie’s book, “Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates” here Find the PVF schedule here Check Frankie de la Cretaz’s insight on queer players competing in Unrivaled here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 127Which Basketball Club is MFU? An Unrivaled Team Draft
It’s Unrivaled Team Draft Day! Sarah, Alex, and Mish debut a fool-proof points system to help you pick which Unrivaled club to root for in the league’s inaugural season! It’s part hoops draft, part Seventeen magazine quiz and part Buzzfeed personality test. Plus, WoSo wedding szn and super slices have us siced! Want to help contribute essentials to those impacted by the LA fires? The folks at Deep Blue Sports are helping organize a drive. Details can be found here! All of the Unrivaled rosters, logos, coaches, and branding can be found on the league’s website. Check it out here We want to see your Unrivaled draft sheet! Post a photo on social (and tag Sarah!) or send us an email at [email protected] Check out ArtButMakeItSports’s recent twitter post featuring Naomi Osaka and the 1830s painting “Under the Wave off Kanagawa” here Shoutout to super slice Joey for making a composite calendar for LOVB, Unrivaled, AU Basketball, and Pro Volleyball Federation games. You can find that schedule here Check out Toronto Tempo merch here The Brittney Sykes dancing video Misha referenced can be found here Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 126Coaching Is Not An Autocracy with Muffet McGraw
Basketball analyst and former Notre Dame hoops head coach Muffet McGraw joins Sarah to talk about the incredible job her successor Niele Ivey is doing with the program, Hannah Hidalgo’s case for National Player of the Year, the pushback surrounding a post Hidalgo shared on social media last summer, and why the coaching landscape still doesn’t pass the gender bias test. Plus, Team Canada soccer is shaking things up, the coldest pot of beans you ever saw, and some excellent reading recs. Watch Muffet McGraw’s viral comments on women in leadership here Read Emily Jo Roberts’ essay on investing in women coaches here Read Linda Lu and Chantal Hildebrand’s co-leadership essay here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 125Slice-ees, Sellouts, and Shouting 'Diana Taurasi'
We nominated, you voted, and now the results of our first ever Slice-ee Awards are in! Plus, Sarah gets you caught up on the latest NWSL headlines, juiciest NCAA hoops upsets and favorites for the first tennis Slam of the year. Then, a PWHL “Good Game, Good Game, Fact You” featuring shattered records and the new iHeart Women’s Sports pods you should add to your rotation. Links to funds helping those affected by the LA wildfires: Donate to The LA Unified School District Education Emergency Relief Fund here, offering direct cash assistance and support to families and LAUSD employees affected by the fires Donate to the LA Fire Department Foundation here, supporting the heroic firefighters responding in real-time Donate to the International Community Foundation here, supporting front/second line farmworkers, day laborers, essential workers and families impacted by the fires Help displaced families in the historically Black Altadena community affected by the fires here Sydney Colson’s X post, the winner of The Very Unserious Syd Colson Award, For Excellence in Social Media Trolling, is here Sam Kerr Tackling The Pitch Invader Video We Can’t Stop Watching Award winning video is here The Serena Williams Catsuit Fit of the Year Award winning ensemble is here Follow stylist Amadi Brooks here Subscribe to Serving Pancakes here Subscribe to Throttle Therapy here Subscribe to Welcome to the Par-Tee here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 124New Year, New Leagues: Bats, Balls and Sticks with Big Citrus
We close out our “New Year, New Leagues” series with a few more women’s sports leagues to keep tabs on in 2025 and beyond. Plus, Big Citrus convenes to review everything we learned this week, from what excites us most about these new leagues to some lingering questions and concerns. You have one last chance to vote for the Slice-ees (aka our end-of-2024 women’s sports awards) before we reveal the winners next week. Vote here! Follow the Women’s Lacrosse League here Follow the Northern Super League here Follow the Women’s Pro Baseball League here Get tickets for the Lexus Championship Series – featuring the debut of the WLL – here You can check out WLL merch here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 123New Year, New Leagues: Women’s Elite Rugby with Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Betty Nguyen
Women’s Elite Rugby (aka WER) is the focus of today’s edition of “New Year, New Leagues.” WER President Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Chicago player Betty Nguyen join Sarah to discuss the inspiration for the league, the difference between 7s and 15s, and how each team filled out its roster. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. Follow the WER on Instagram here Follow WER player Emma Farnan on Instagram here Follow Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf on X here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 122New Year, New Leagues: Athletes Unlimited Softball with Cat Osterman
Our “New Year, New Leagues” series continues! Pitching legend and GM of the AUSL Volts Cat Osterman joins Sarah to chat all things Athletes Unlimited Softball League. They talk how this league will differ from previous AU softball formats, its groundbreaking year-round insurance policy for athletes, and the stars, stakes, stats and stories to look out for. Follow the AUSL here Purchase season tickets here Follow Cat on Instagram here Follow AUSL player Bubba Nickles here Follow AUSL player Dejah Mulipola here Follow AUSL player Carley Hoover here Photographer/Videographer Jade Hewitt on Instagram here AUSL senior reporter/broadcaster Savanna Collins on Instagram here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 121New Year, New Leagues: LOVB Volleyball with Jordyn Poulter and Rosie Spaulding
League One Volleyball (aka LOVB) takes center stage for installment #2 of our “New Year, New Leagues” series. LOVB President Rosie Spaulding and Salt Lake City player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss how the league is prioritizing athlete experience and why in-game commentary will sound a little different. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. Watch LOVB! The full season schedule (including tune-in info) can be found here Listen to the “Serving Pancakes” podcast here Follow Evollve for reliable and accessible volleyball stats and data Follow LOVB player Lauren Carlini here Follow LOVB player Jordan Thompson here Follow the league here, and follow the teams too! LOVB Atlanta LOVB Austin LOVB Houston LOVB Omaha LOVB Madison LOVB Salt Lake See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 120New Year, New Leagues: Unrivaled Basketball with Alex Bazzell
We’re starting 2025 with our “New Year, New Leagues” series of shows, bringing you everything you need to know about the new professional women's leagues kickin' off, tippin' off, first pitchin' and first servin’ their way into our hearts in 2025. First up, Unrivaled Basketball president Alex Bazzell joins Sarah to talk about the stars, stakes, stats and stories in the new 3-on-3 league. Follow Unrivaled Basketball here, and follow the basketball clubs too! Lunar Owls BC Rose BC Vinyl BC Mist BC Phantom BC Laces BC Watch the Unrivaled roster selection here Follow Alex @alexbazzell on IG Follow Unrivaled player and co-founder Napheesa Collier here Follow Unrivaled player and co-founder Breanna Stewart here Follow Unrivaled player Sabrina Ionescu here Follow Aliyah Funschelle on Instagram here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 119Best of 2024: Sports Are Binary, Human Beings Are Not with Rose Eveleth
We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from. Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth’s podcast series, Tested here (scroll down to find it)! Learn about the history of sex testing, the language Rose & Sarah use, and find additional reading here Read the Scientific American Story that Sarah mentions here! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 118Best of 2024: The Triforce with Sam Mewis & Becky Sauerbrunn
As part of our “Best of 2024” series, here is Sarah’s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats. 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 Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 117Best of 2024: Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon
We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah’s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams. Follow Layshia on IG here! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 116Best of 2024: How To Be Annoying (in a Good Way!) with Kathryn Bertine
We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Back in August, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine joined Sarah to discuss 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 and watch her film, Half the Road Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 115Best of 2024: Life-Changing Pressure with Jessie Diggins
We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting with U.S. cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Sarah originally caught up with Jessie in August during the Summer Olympics, but today we’re running back the interview as it’s the height of Jessie’s own competition season. Watch Jessie compete in the 2024-25 Tour de Ski! The full schedule is here! Learn more about The Emily Program here! Check out Jessie Diggins’s book “Brave Enough” here! Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Ep 114The Slice-ees (aka the Inaugural Good Game End-of-Year Awards)
It’s time for the first annual Slice-ee Awards!! Sarah, Misha and Alex announce the nominees in each category and ask YOU to cast ballots. Plus, Jane McManus, editor of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, joins Sarah to share her favorite pieces from this year, and chat about her upcoming book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports. Then a *unique* In Memoriam, and some delights and comforts to offset your New Year’s dread. Submit your ballot for the first ever Slice-ee Awards here!! Nominees for the Sam Kerr Tackling The Pitch Invader Video We Can’t Stop Watching Award can be viewed here: Jonquel Jones & Sandy Brondello’s collision Angel Reese & NaLyssa Smith’s free throw line moment Cat offering support on the balance beam Nominees for the Serena Williams Catsuit Fit of the Year Award Kelsey Plum’s fit Courtney Williams’ fit A’ja Wilson's fit Pre-order Jane McManus’ book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.