Good Game with Sarah Spain

Meg Linehan, senior writer at The Athletic, joins Sarah to discuss the nominees for the 2024 NWSL Awards, explain the “Yes, And” she’d like to see from Canada Soccer, and give unaffiliated Slices reasons to root for each of the teams in the NWSL semifinals. Plus, we’re transitioning to Bluesky, and a listener rages against the “move the Connecticut Sun” machine. Check out Caitlin Clark’s epic shank at The ANNIKA pro-am here See the nominees and info for the 2024 NWSL Awards here, and cast your vote here Play NWSL Bingo with the Full Time with Meg Linehan crew on their IG account here Follow Meg on Bluesky: @meglinehan.com Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow us on Bluesky! We’ve included the new links below! 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.

With PWHL camps underway and season two right around the corner, our resident hockey expert, Alex, preps fans both new and old with her “PWHL 101" primer. Plus, college bracket season is back, we’re squeezing and zesting, and accidental doll porn. Read the Onward State story here The full NCAA soccer bracket is here Watch the super cute video of new Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh and his son here Listen to “Jocks in Jills” here Listen to “Moms Who Puck” here Follow the six PWHL teams on social! Boston Fleet Minnesota Frost Montreal Victoire New York Sirens Ottawa Charge Toronto Sceptres Keep sending in names for Sarah, Mish and Alex! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Kassouf, ESPN reporter and creator of the women’s soccer site The Equalizer, joins Sarah to share his thoughts on the upcoming NWSL semifinal matchups, why he’s not in love with NWSL playoff expansion, and how the arrival of superstar African players has changed the landscape of the league. Plus, soup recipes (or a lack thereof) and the wonderful ways you Slices are positively impacting your little corners of the world. Give us a name! Send us soup recipes! Or just drop us a line! 872-204-5070 or [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Sarah gets you caught up on the weekend’s NWSL playoff action and which teams are headed for the semifinals. Then she talks to Misha and Alex about travel quirks, big blowout wins, and bucket list destinations ahead of some show field trips! And you’re the Slices… but what’s our name? We need your help! Find info on semifinal matchups, how to watch games, and tickets to the NWSL Championship here What should Sarah, Misha and Alex’s little trio be called? We need a name, Slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gotham FC and USWNT players Jenna Nighswonger and Yazmeen Ryan join Sarah to hand out team superlatives, discuss the team’s attempt to repeat as champs and share the importance of having a deep roster of versatile players. Plus, a preview of the NWSL quarterfinals and a WTFact about the fear mongering used to demonize trans athletes. The NWSL quarterfinal schedule is here Take a look at Racheal Kundananji’s viral ball stand here Check out the PWHL jerseys and pre-order them here Follow Chris Mosier here Follow Layshia Clarendon here Follow Quinn here You can see the trophy that Nike gifted Sabrina Ionescu, featuring gold Sabrina 2’s, here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we take time to process the state of our nation, here’s Sarah’s espnW Summit interview with Grammy award winning musician Brittany Howard, formerly of Alabama Shakes. They discuss Brittany’s unbelievable vocal talent, her childhood, and playing for and with her musical heroes. Plus they imagine what their future farms will look like. Watch the Prince video Sarah mentioned here Need to vent? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN broadcaster and reporter Holly Rowe joins Sarah to talk about the history of women’s sports coverage, the biggest college hoops storylines, drinking moonshine in Pat Summitt’s kitchen, her lengthy off-the-record convo with Kim Mulkey and her slightly deranged airport persona. Plus, a “Yes, And” about the history of Iowa basketball, a box breath tutorial (you’ll thank us!), and Mish tries to make veebs happen. Order a copy of “Standing Tall” by C. Vivian Stringer here The college soccer schedule is here Keep up-to-date on which college soccer teams make the NCAA tourney here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah is back from the espnW Women + Sports Summit and has words of wisdom and leadership insight to share from some absolute rockstars in the women's pro sports space. Plus, Mish and Alex hop on to talk through their top college basketball storylines and we share your great tips and tricks for handling stress on Election Day. WHICH IS TODAY SO… go vote! Not sure where your polling site is? You can look it up here Check out Nancy Armour’s column here Check out the video of women's sports-inspired Halloween costumes on Sarah's social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Send Sarah your recipes for soups, stews & chowders! [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College basketball is back and the NWSL playoffs are set! Plus, it’s the return of “No Dumb Questions,” we shout out some mother-daughter duos in sports and we ask for your tips on managing Election Week anxiety. The NWSL playoff schedule is here The college basketball schedule is here! Check out Syd Colson’s responses to the Chicago Sky hiring Tyler Marsh here Check out the list of the first 30 Unrivaled athletes here We love your not dumb questions. Send us more! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volleyball reporter and broadcaster Emily Ehman joins Sarah to talk about the huge Nebraska-Wisconsin game this weekend, the increased parity in the college game, and which program boasts the best student section. Plus, NWSL playoff scenarios, puppy love, and some spicy tweets from a show fave get inducted into the Good Game Hall of Fame. Watch Friday night’s Nebraska-Wisconsin volleyball game at 9pm ET on Big Ten Network Read Alexa’s Philippou’s story about Sabrina Ionescu’s injury here Check out Alison Gale’s NWSL playoff scenarios here Check out the excellent interpretive dance to Merritt Mathias’s tweets here The full NWSL weekend schedule can be found here The full college volleyball schedule is here Keep sending us your women’s sports-inspired Halloween costumes! Send photos to [email protected]. And as always, we love to get your voicemails. Give us a call at 872-204-5070. Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angel City defender and NWSL original Merritt Matthias joins Sarah to talk about her decision to retire, how the NWSL has evolved from the first game to today, the legacy she’s leaving behind and how she’s working to accept her career disappointments and find worthiness in her accomplishments. Plus, the PWHL’s plan to expand, and poorly timed awards ceremonies. Follow Merritt Mathias on Instagram here Check out Syd Leroux’s super cute contract extension photo here Send us your women’s sports-inspired Halloween costumes! And leave us a spooky voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Williams, center for the Chicago Sky and secretary of the WNBA Players Association, joins Sarah to discuss why the union chose to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, the top priorities for the next CBA, the standard that players expect from journalists covering the league and why the Players Association issued a statement about Christine Brennan’s coverage. Watch video of 2024 delegates of the Global Sports Mentoring Program here Follow Elizabeth on X here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly McCage and Cassidy Lichtman join Sarah to discuss how Athletes Unlimited pro volleyball is different from other pro leagues, AU’s unique player-first policies and benefits, and the momentum in volleyball right now. Plus, the USWNT is back and Sarah gets proof she’s still got it. Watch USWNT players and fans say thank you to Kelley O’Hara here Check out the full AU volleyball schedule here Follow the folks that Molly and Cassidy recommended on Instagram: Follow Morgan Hentz here Follow Betty de la Cruz-Mejía here Follow Berkeley Oblad here Follow Kaz Brown here And, of course, follow Molly and Cassidy! Molly is here and Cassidy is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Syd Colson and Teresa Plaisance – aka the “faces of the league” – join Sarah to talk about competition in the WNBA, the upcoming Athletes Unlimited season, their hilarious show, and if it’s possible for a prank to go too far. Plus, the WNBA coaching carousel continues to churn and a new signature shoe is headed our way. Haven’t seen season one of the Syd & TP show? Check it out here Send us your favorite women's sports-inspired Halloween costumes! We want to see them! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soccer writer and podcast host Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah to discuss the influx of African superstars into the NWSL, team rebrands gone wrong, how the San Diego Wave might be holding back superstar Naomi Girma, and her pick to win the championship. Plus, the Liberty parade was lit and a ‘What the Fact’ on where NIL money is really going. Check out the Washington Post’s reporting on gender inequity in NIL deals here The AU Volleyball schedule can be found here The NCAA soccer schedule can be found here The NCAA volleyball schedule can be found here The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here Check out the trailer videos for all six Unrivaled Basketball clubs here Check your voting registration status here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the hottest seat in the basketball world right now? What’s up with the Chicago NWSL rebrand? Is Diana Taurasi staying or going? Should South Carolina be renamed A’ja Wilson University? (Yes, duh.) Plus, another “Yes, And” about WNBA ratings, more of Alex’s extracurricular goss-tivity, and a shout out to a famous WNBA superfan. Check to see if your state offers early voting here Read Darius Rucker’s amazing tweet in full here Help add to our list of mother-daughter sports duos! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas City Current forwards Temwa Chawinga and Mwanalima Adam Jereko join Sarah to discuss their soccer beginnings in Malawi and Kenya, their goals for their respective national teams, and adjusting to life in KC. And if you think Temwa is exceeding her own expectations by breaking the NWSL scoring record, think again! Plus, Phee gets feisty, the ties that connect generations of athletes, and a "Yes, And" that goes back to the time of telegrams. Fill out our listener survey and be entered for a chance to win a women’s sports prize pack! We want to hear your thoughts. You can find the survey here! Watch episode one of The Offseason here More info on the New York Liberty festivities can be found here Women’s Final Four tickets are available for presale here Help add to our list of mother-daughter sports duos! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN host, reporter and analyst Andraya Carter joins Sarah to answer more snake questions than anticipated, place the WNBA Finals’ brightest stars in the GOAT conversation, and to contemplate a burning question: did New York win… or did Minnesota lose? Plus, we show some love to Napheesa Collier’s incredible postseason, and some concern for commissioner Cathy Englebert’s game five fit. Fill out our listener survey and be entered for a chance to win a women’s sports prize pack! We want to hear your thoughts. You can find the survey here! Read Katie Barnes’ 2022 story on Jonquel Jones here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Liberty are WNBA champs for the first time in franchise history! Sarah, Misha and Alex attempt to process their emotions on the thrilling OT game-five classic by breaking out the mics right after the final buzzer sounded. Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phoenix Mercury and college basketball play-by-play announcer Cindy Brunson joins Sarah to talk about where this WNBA Finals series ranks all-time, the evolution of Sabrina Ionescu, and all of the signs that Diana Taurasi is, indeed, done. Plus, the NWSL playoffs are almost locked and an ode to the Women’s Sports Foundation. Fill out our listener survey and be entered for a chance to win a women’s sports prize pack! We want to hear your thoughts. You can find the survey here! The full USWNT training camp roster is here The All-WNBA First and Second Teams can be found here Check out the trailer for “A Radical Act” here and watch the full documentary on the Roku channel Check out Alison Gale’s NWSL playoff scenarios here The NCAA volleyball schedule is here! The NCAA soccer schedule is here! The video of the volleyball game between San Diego State and San Jose State, in which a SDSU player was hit in the arms, can be viewed here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gotham FC beat reporter Jenna Tonelli joins Sarah to talk through the BOS Nation unveiling, why there has been less parity in the NWSL this season, and how Gotham’s superteam put the pieces together. Plus, the return of No Dumb Questions AND the Good Game Hall of Fame. Follow Jenna Tonelli on X here Subscribe to Jenna’s Substack here Follow The OffSeason’s X account here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN senior writer Michael Voepel joins Sarah to talk WNBA Finals, the tortured history of the New York Liberty, and the difference between being a “superteam” and a “super team.” Plus, fun porta-potty run-ins, very tired balls jokes, and a survey fit for slices. Fill out our listener survey and be entered for a chance to win a women’s sports prize pack! Whether you’re a day-one slice or a new listener, we want to hear your thoughts. You can find the survey here! Check out Michael Voepel’s oral history of the New York Liberty here Read Steph Yang’s story on about the dispute at the center of Angel City’s salary cap fine here You can watch BOS Nation’s launch video here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon joins Sarah to talk about the grief of ending a pro career and the uncertainty of what’s next, being the first out trans player in the W and watching a Finals series between two of his former teams. Plus, a poem you’ve gotta hear, and a doc you’ve gotta see. Check out Seimone Augustus’s poem here And watch her full Naismith HOF induction speech here Watch the Netflix documentary Will & Harper here Was Betnijah Laney-Hamilton talking about a medical shot or her jumpshot? Can you be a dawg AND a glue player? Should superstars be classified as dawgs? Are there breeds of dawgs? Tell us what you think about Monday’s discussion. Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBA Finals are tied up at one game apiece! Producer Mish and producer Alex join Sarah to talk about how the New York Liberty evened their series with the Minnesota Lynx. Plus, a streak ends, a record is set, Misha makes Sarah feel old for the fifty-leventh time and can a glue gal be a dawg, too? Check out Teresa Weatherspoon’s 2019 Naismith HOF induction speech here Was Betnijah Laney-Hamilton talking about a medical shot or her jumpshot? Can you be a dawg AND a glue player? Should superstars be classified as dawgs? Are there breeds of dawgs? Tell us what you think. Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in our Expansion Era! President of the Golden State Valkyries Jess Smith and President of the yet-to-be named WNBA Toronto team Teresa Resch join Sarah to discuss what goes into building a team from scratch, why attention to detail matters in branding, and a few team name suggestions that didn’t make Toronto’s final cut. Plus, highlights from WNBA Finals Game 1, breaking coaching news and we're begging you to stop selling out of merch, people! The complete WNBA Finals schedule is here Alison Gale’s complete list of NWSL playoff scenarios can be found here The NWSL schedule can be found here Check out Juju’s Gatorade sweat treatment here Want to know why Project 2025 is so scary? Read more here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multifaceted journalist, creator of Black Rosie Media, and WNBA media voter Erica L. Ayala joins Misha to explain how the New York Liberty bested the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals, why she sees Sabrina Ionescu as the future of the franchise, and what the Libs have to do to beat the Minnesota Lynx and claim the franchise's first championship. Plus, we call on you to do some eavesdropping, women's sports style. Read the Defector story on the NWSL and San Diego Wave lawsuit here Check out Erica L. Ayala’s Gotta Get Up podcast (and the rest of her pods!) on YouTube here What colorful convos have YOU overheard about women’s sports in the wild? Tell us! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Kristen Faulkner joins Sarah to discuss the fascinating strategy that led to her viral win at the Paris Olympics, believing in herself when others didn’t, and coming home with two golds. Plus, discovering cycling in her twenties and the huge gender disparities that still exist in her sport. Also, the WNBA Finals are set, Allyson Felix enters her Alpha era, and hedgehogs get a lil’ love. Read Steph Yang’s story about the Angel City FC NWSL salary cap violations here What sport or event sounds like the absolute worst to you? Tell us! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Ludtke, award-winning journalist and author of the recently released book, Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside, joins Sarah to discuss a serendipitous meeting that helped her realize sports media was her calling, being the only woman assigned to cover Major League Baseball full-time for Sports Illustrated in the mid-70s, and filing – and WINNING – a lawsuit against the MLB. Plus, some folks really don’t understand the concept of personal space. Grab your copy of Melissa’s book here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBA Finals are half-locked, but that other half is a knock-down, drag-out fight. Plus, under-the-table payments come into the light, new developments around the Christine Brennan interview, and a reminder that (friend) love is all you need. Vote for Fat Bear Week here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sky commentators and power couple Lisa Byington and Shimmy Miller join Sarah to discuss the roses and thorns of working with each other, what the Sky needs to do to entice players to stick around, and why everyone knowing where and how to watch women’s sports is important. Plus zit stickers, the best kind of sellouts, and the responses slices sent in following Sarah’s interview with Christine Brennan. Check out the list of ROY Caitlin Clark’s 2024 accomplishments here Check out Allison Gale’s fantastic list of NWSL playoff implications here Read the Washington Post’s coverage of SafeSport closing the investigation into Rory Dames here Check out Kelsey Plum’s ex’s …. interesting music video here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Today columnist, best-selling author and longtime commentator Christine Brennan joins Sarah to discuss her reporting on Caitlin Clark, the intent behind it, and her responsibility as part of the WNBA media landscape. Plus, she discusses the Players Association statement directed at her, the questions she asked Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington after the Sun’s first playoff game against the Indiana Fever, her recent exchange with DeWanna Bonner, and more. We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennis great Rennae Stubbs joins Sarah to talk the China Open, Naomi Osaka v. Coco Gauff, and what it means that the WTA returned to China after previously boycotting the country. Plus, more NWSL coach turnover, a WNBA positivity dump, and we get jealous of rat health care. Listen to “The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast” here The NWSL’s North Carolina Courage is raising money for Hurricane Helene relief efforts via United Way. You can donate here NWSLPA executive director Meghann Burke, who is based in Asheville, said her community is especially in need of baby supplies. You can donate to the county’s relief efforts here Vote for the NWSL’s Lauren Holiday Impact Award here The college volleyball schedule is here Check out Jordan Robinson’s WNBA “positivity dump” twitter thread here The full WNBA playoff schedule and results are here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas City Current defender Kayla Sharples joins Sarah to talk having hard conversations with coaches and GMs, the move she made from Bay FC to the Current midseason, and the crazy logistics behind a trade. Plus, we finally have some info on the WNBA’s expansion draft, and Alex gets back into her gossip bag (not really… young/old Mish is just late to the party). More details about the Valkyries’ expansion draft are here The full WNBA playoff schedule and results are here Tickets to the NWSL final are on sale now here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Teeny, host of the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast series GIRL v. HORSE joins Sarah to talk about the new pod, the seizure that changed everything for her, and the impetus to race 50 miles against literal horses. Plus, we get our first taste of the WNBA semifinals, get you hip to the latest WNBPA statement, and pay homage as yet another legend bids her playing career farewell. Listen to Girl v. Horse here See the full Athlos NYC results here Read Annie’s story on Teresa Weatherspoon’s firing here Catch up on the rest of the WNBA awards here and check out the All-Defensive teams here The full WNBA playoff schedule and results are here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Robinson, co-host of the Queens of the Court podcast, and Ben Pickman, women’s basketball writer for The Athletic, join Sarah for the latest edition of “Group Chat” to discuss the upcoming WNBA semifinals and why the league’s statement calling out racism was too little, too late. Plus, Sarah calls bullshit on Captain Dick Rocket and a company offering bets on Angel Reese’s dating life. Follow Jordan here Follow Ben here Listen to Queens of the Court here Listen to The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show here Read the Philadelphia Inquirer’s full story on a potential WNBA expansion team here Check out Nancy Armour’s column on why Caitlin Clark needs to call out toxic fans here The NWSL schedule is here The college volleyball schedule is here The college hockey schedule is here The full WNBA playoff schedule and results are here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah talks WNBA Playoffs and award announcements, gets you hip to the hottest new track event and offers up a "What The Fact" that’ll raise your blood pressure. Plus producers Mish and Alex join Sarah to dish on the Aces-Liberty semifinal series, and the show calls in a ringer for a review about ultrarunning drama. And another reminder to check your voter registration, think about what issues matter to you most, and vote! Check out Syd Colson’s… creative… shoe launch video here Watch the hilarious trailer for Season 1 of the Syd & TP show here The full WNBA playoff schedule and results are here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Las Vegas Aces beat reporter Callie Fin (Lawson-Freeman) of the Las Vegas Review-Journal joins Sarah to talk about A’ja Wilson’s g’reatness, Kate Martin’s super power, the moments Syd Colson gets serious and how the Aces have stayed focused in pursuit of a Threepeat. Plus, college volleyball does numbers and did y’all know basketball is a contact sport?! Follow Callie here Read her stories here Check out Lyndsey D’Arcangelo’s story about our interview with Cheryl Reeve here The ESPN NCAA volleyball schedule can be found here The full WNBA playoff schedule and results are here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connecticut Sun beat reporter Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant joins Sarah to talk about how the Sun locked down Caitlin Clark & the Fever in Game 1, whether this could be the year the Sun FINALLY win a championship, and how a pair of WNBA power couples make it work on and off the court. Plus, first-timers at the White House, your girlfriend’s new favorite actress, and the deets about who and what you’ve been creepin’ on. Follow Emily Adams here Peep the WNBA playoff schedule and results here Check out Kim Ye-Ji x MLB in Vogue Korea here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve joins Sarah to talk WNBA playoffs, being a Virgo queen, and dealing with criticism while serving as head coach of USA Basketball. P’lus, we’re a’dding a’postrophes t’o e’verything a’fter A’ja Wilson w’as n’amed M’VP. Watch a snippet of A’ja’s MVP speech here Check out Ellie’s Sabrina 2’s here The full list of AP award winners can be found here The complete WNBA playoff schedule and results can be found here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando Pride defenders Emily Sams and Kylie Strom join Sarah to talk about what it’s like to be part of a brick wall. Plus, how do you pack a suitcase for the Olympics and what’s it like to go from worst to first? Sarah also makes her best guesses at how the WNBA regular season wrapped up – find out how close she was to reality! Feeling like our WNBA playoff matchups were a little lacking? A more complete schedule is here The NWSL schedule is here Playa Society WNBA merch can be found here Round21 WNBA merch is available here And that WNBA Portland Nike tee that we mentioned is here We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of Sarah’s faves, Elle Duncan and Monica McNutt, join the show for a WNBA-centric Group Chat! They discuss why many early-season takes were so ill-informed, try to define Diana Taurasi’s legacy, and debate whether this is the year the Liberty finally win a championship. Plus, Portland’s getting a W team, and you’ve got some awesome DT memories. Follow Elle on X here Listen to/watch The Elle Duncan Show here Follow Monica on X here Check out all tonight’s WNBA games here Follow WNBA Portland and The Sports Bra What is your favorite Diana Taurasi memory? We wanna hear about it! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports broadcaster Cari Champion joins Sarah to discuss her new podcast series, “The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese,” why there are so few good faith conversations about the two standout rookies and how the WNBA will react to an increase in misogynoir. Plus, an update on Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal saga, prepping for a 15th WNBA team, and a reminder to do your civic duty. Register to vote here Already registered? Double check your voter registration status here Check out pilot Syd Colson here Follow photographer Bri Lewerke here Fight us! Who are your picks for WNBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Sixth Player of the Year? What is your favorite Diana Taurasi memory? We wanna hear about it! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Randy/Phil Landes of the golf site No Laying Up joins Sarah to explain why he has two names, talk shirtless celebrations and smokin’ heaters on the course, and share how the LPGA and its broadcast partners need to do a better job of building the women’s game. Plus, a couple of balls for A’ja Wilson, gathering flowers for Diana Taurasi and some statue news! Follow Randy on X here Check out all of No Laying Up’s content here Watch the hilarious sketch about an all-women’s country club here What is your favorite Diana Taurasi memory? We wanna hear about it! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WNBA single-season records are falling left and right, so we put them in context with a much-needed “Yes, And.” Plus, Mish helps us wrap our heads around the Washington Mystics’ miraculous turnaround and Alex has been doing her best TLC impression (she creeps, yeaaah, she keeps it on the down low). Check out Trinity Rodman’s night-night celly here View the WNBA schedule for the remainder of the regular season here Follow Rising Media Stars on IG here or on X here Are you a sneaky look-but-don’t-comment member of a Facebook, Reddit or other social media group? We wanna hear about it! Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sky reporter Annie Costabile joins Sarah to discuss Angel Reese’s impact on and off the court, how the W will respond to the fallout from Cathy Engelbert’s interview, the importance of media literacy, and how if you try to replicate, you’re already behind. Plus, no triskaidekaphobia over here, how ‘bout you? Check out Flavor Flav’s custom bronze clock for Jordan Chiles here Read Annie Costabile’s coverage for the Chicago Sun-Times here Read Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces response to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit here The full WNBA schedule – including tune-in info – is here! The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! Send us your ridiculous sports rivalries! Shoot us an email at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Frankie de la Cretaz join Sarah to discuss their book, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League. They talk about making big editorial decisions together and the opportunity to give well-deserved attention to the women of the league. Plus, they give their takes on the Cathy Englebert non-answer saga and producer Misha weighs in, too. Get Frankie and Lyndsey’s book here Subscribe to Frankie’s queer sports newsletter here Read Lyndsey’s work at Awful Announcing here Check out the HERRICANES film Frankie mentioned here How did your experience playing sports impact your life down the road? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA season, whether she plans to share any 3x3 secrets with her Unrivaled opponents, and the backlash she faced from Aces fans after she filed a federal lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination. Plus, Cathy Engelbert misses the mark, two new entries into the Good Game Hall of Fame, and a milkshake brings Sarah and friends to the yard. Read ESPN’s anonymous survey of NWSL GMs here Check out the video of Jill Scott’s live performance of “You Got Me” here The full WNBA schedule can be found here Check out the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest research on the impact of playing sports on leadership here How did your experience playing sports impact your life down the road? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meg Linehan, senior writer at The Athletic, joins Sarah to talk about Alex Morgan’s sudden retirement, the horrors of AI game recaps, and she even helps answer a “dumb question” from the show. Plus, the PWHL has real team names, Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury keep playing with our emotions, and the bills are too damn high. Check out the new PWHL team logos here And LOL at Sarah Jenkins’ observation about Toronto’s logo here Listen to Full Time with Meg Linehan here Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paralympic flame has been extinguished, Angel Reese is out for the season, and Alex Morgan has played her final pro game. But it’s not all bad news! On today’s episode, we introduce you to athletes who’ve done double duty at the Olympics and Paralympics, ask you for sponsors gone wrong and shout out a few dudes. Watch Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall celebrate with their gold medals here Watch Trinity Rodman’s awesome dunk celly and high five with Magic Johnson here Want to see which women have competed at both the Olympics and Paralympics? Here’s that post from Togethxr Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the end of an era. Alex Morgan is retiring and Sarah is still processing. Plus, a late night shoutout to Ellie the Elephant, our favorite football roster submissions (courtesy of a few slices!), and a “What the Fact” about US Open tennis ball equality. Why are the Ballon d’Or nomination photos so weird? A few of our favs can be seen here Want to read more about “close encounters of the athletic kind” and AI in sports writing? Check out this story from the Big Lead The full WNBA schedule – including tune-in info – is here! The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! What is your favorite Alex Morgan memory? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.