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Good Game with Sarah Spain

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters,

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41:36

Coaching Is Not An Autocracy with Muffet McGraw

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2025/01/14

Basketball analyst and former Notre Dame hoops head coach Muffet McGraw joins Sarah to talk about the incredible job her successor Niele Ivey is doing with the program, Hannah Hidalgo’s case for National Player of the Year, the pushback surrounding a post Hidalgo shared on social media last summer, and why the coaching landscape still doesn’t pass the gender bias test. Plus, Team Canada soccer is shaking things up, the coldest pot of beans you ever saw, and some excellent reading recs.

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26:34

Slice-ees, Sellouts, and Shouting 'Diana Taurasi'

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2025/01/13

We nominated, you voted, and now the results of our first ever Slice-ee Awards are in! Plus, Sarah gets you caught up on the latest NWSL headlines, juiciest NCAA hoops upsets and favorites for the first tennis Slam of the year. Then, a PWHL “Good Game, Good Game, Fact You” featuring shattered records and the new iHeart Women’s Sports pods you should add to your rotation. Links to funds helping those affected by the LA wildfires: Donate to The LA Unified School District

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34:40

New Year, New Leagues: Bats, Balls and Sticks with...

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2025/01/10

We close out our “New Year, New Leagues” series with a few more women’s sports leagues to keep tabs on in 2025 and beyond. Plus, Big Citrus convenes to review everything we learned this week, from what excites us most about these new leagues to some lingering questions and concerns. You have one last chance to vote for the Slice-ees (aka our end-of-2024 women’s sports awards) before we reveal the winners next week. Vote here! Follow the Women’s Lacrosse League here

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35:30

New Year, New Leagues: Women’s Elite Rugby with Dr....

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2025/01/09

Women’s Elite Rugby (aka WER) is the focus of today’s edition of “New Year, New Leagues.” WER President Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Chicago player Betty Nguyen join Sarah to discuss the inspiration for the league, the difference between 7s and 15s, and how each team filled out its roster. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. Follow the WER on Instagram here Follow WER player Emma Farnan on Instagram here Follow Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf on X here

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35:26

New Year, New Leagues: Athletes Unlimited Softball...

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2025/01/08

Our “New Year, New Leagues” series continues! Pitching legend and GM of the AUSL Volts Cat Osterman joins Sarah to chat all things Athletes Unlimited Softball League. They talk how this league will differ from previous AU softball formats, its groundbreaking year-round insurance policy for athletes, and the stars, stakes, stats and stories to look out for. Follow the AUSL here Purchase season tickets here Follow Cat on Instagram here Follow AUSL player Bubba Nickles here Follow

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38:57

New Year, New Leagues: LOVB Volleyball with Jordyn...

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2025/01/07

League One Volleyball (aka LOVB) takes center stage for installment #2 of our “New Year, New Leagues” series.LOVB President Rosie Spaulding and Salt Lake City player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss how the league is prioritizing athlete experience and why in-game commentary will sound a little different. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. Watch LOVB! The full season schedule (including tune-in info) can be found here Listen to the “Serving

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40:59

New Year, New Leagues: Unrivaled Basketball with Alex...

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2025/01/06

We’re starting 2025 with our “New Year, New Leagues” series of shows, bringing you everything you need to know about the new professional women's leagues kickin' off, tippin' off, first pitchin' and first servin’ their way into our hearts in 2025. First up, Unrivaled Basketball president Alex Bazzell joins Sarah to talk about the stars, stakes, stats and stories in the new 3-on-3 league. Follow Unrivaled Basketball here, and follow the basketball clubs too! Lunar Owls BC

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36:51

Best of 2024: Sports Are Binary, Human Beings Are Not...

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2025/01/03

We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from. Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth’s podcast series, Tested here (scroll down to find it)! Learn about the history of sex

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24:35

Best of 2024: The Triforce with Sam Mewis & Becky...

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2025/01/02

As part of our “Best of 2024” series, here is Sarah’s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats. Listen to Sam Mewis's podcast, "The Women's Game" here Make sure to check out the "Good Vibes FC" episodes, where Sam is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn and Lynn Williams! Videos here

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40:42

Best of 2024: Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia...

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2025/01/01

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah’s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams. Follow Layshia on IG here! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social

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14:13

Best of 2024: How To Be Annoying (in a Good Way!)...

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2024/12/31

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Back in August, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine joined Sarah to discuss the history of the Tour de France Femmes, and why equality in cycling is still a long way away. Read Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand and watch her film, Half the Road Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram:

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21:16

Best of 2024: Life-Changing Pressure with Jessie Diggins

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2024/12/30

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting withU.S. cross-country skiing starJessieDiggins. Sarah originally caught up withJessiein August during theSummerOlympics, but today we’re running back the interview as it’s the height ofJessie’s own competition season. Watch Jessie compete in the 2024-25 Tour de Ski! The full schedule is here! Learn more about The Emily Program here! Check out Jessie Diggins’s book “Brave Enough” here!

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45:00

The Slice-ees (aka the Inaugural Good Game...

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2024/12/24

It’s time for the first annual Slice-ee Awards!! Sarah, Misha and Alex announce the nominees in each category and ask YOU to cast ballots. Plus, Jane McManus, editor of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, joins Sarah to share her favorite pieces from this year, and chat about her upcoming book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports. Then a *unique* In Memoriam, and some delights and comforts to offset your New Year’s dread. Submit your ballot for the first

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35:09

The Only Competition is the Status Quo with Jenny Nguyen

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2024/12/23

Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra women’s sports bar in Portland, Oregon, joins Sarah to discuss her transition from chef to bar owner, betting her life savings on her vision, how opening the bar changed her relationship with her parents, and how to know a risk is worth taking. Interested in starting your own Sports Bra franchise? Check it out here Follow the Sports Bra on social media! Instagram: @thesportsbrapdx; Bluesky: @thesportsbra.bsky.social; Twitter/X: @thesportsbrapdx

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A Trio of Segment Treats

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2024/12/20

To celebrate the holidays, we present you with three nicely-wrapped segments. We kick off the festivities with a “Yes, And” about one of the best basketball players of all time before handing out a “Good Game, Fact You” and a “What The Fact” to the same recipient. Plus, it only took 112 episodes, but Sarah, Misha and Alex finally decided on a name for themselves. Shoutout to Jordan Robinson for reminding us about the great story about Cheryl Miller’s

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43:14

Scooping S*** In Historic Garb with Tessa Bonhomme...

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2024/12/19

Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, hosts of the PWHL’s Jocks In Jills podcast, join Sarah to talk about using their pod to help fans connect with players, the Minnesota Frost’s rollercoaster offseason, Hilary Knight’s scoring resurgence, and Julia’s former summer job as a Historical Interpreter. Plus, it’s time for the NCAA Volleyball Final four, NWSL expansion news, and Sarah’s gotta say goodbye to one of her favorite TV shows. Listen to the Jocks in Jills

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39:03

JuJu’s One Relatable Trait with JuJu Watkins and...

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2024/12/18

USC basketball superstar JuJu Watkins and head coach Lindsay Gottlieb join Sarah for a wide-ranging interview. JuJu talks about setting goals for her sophomore season, her recent investment in Unrivaled, and why she thinks the WNBA should change its eligibility rule, while Coach Gottlieb explains how she’s adapted during this time of NIL and dishes on the one surprising thing JuJu needs to work on. Plus, we shed some tears over a USWNT legend, Marta wins the Marta, softball gets organized, and

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45:59

Group Chat: Energetically Butch with E.R. Fightmaster...

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2024/12/17

Group chat is BACK! Sarah is joined by actor, musician and podcast host E.R. Fightmaster and comedy writer and stand-up Erin Foley to talk about their respective podcasts, Caitlin Clark’s Time Magazine interview, marketing the modern female athlete, and the sports “F*** Yous” they’d like to deliver. Plus, the PWHL is back, the WNBA is going international - kind of - and a tip for all those links you clicked but haven’t gotten to. Pick up a copy of Slaying the Trolls

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45:08

Big Citrus Energy

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2024/12/16

It’s always a good time when Sarah, Mish & Alex are on the mic! Your fave Good Game trio tries to give themselves a name and catches up on a busy month of life, work and sports happenings. Plus, a few additions to the co-ed adults sports Etiquette Code, a gingerbread house review, Malort Carols and some favorite holiday traditions. What do you want us to cover or dig into in 2025? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on

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34:00

Don’t Steal Your Grandma’s Handicap Sticker with...

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2024/12/13

Paralympic swimmer Anastasia Pagonis joins Sarah to discuss how she prepared for blindness, how her guide dog Radar gives her much-needed confidence, and what it’s like to work with brands to change how people see visually impaired folks. Plus, a What The Fact about moms who coach and Angel City's newest investment in the community. The full NCAA volleyball tournament schedule is here This weekend’s NCAA basketball games can be found here Check out the ESSENCE cover story about

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