Good Game with Sarah Spain

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.