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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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32:34

Lifetime Husky Status

Good Game with Sarah Spain ·

2024/11/04

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

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33:46

Your Mom’s Cousin’s Dog with Emily Ehman

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2024/11/01

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

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47:27

She Came, She Saw, She F****d S*** Up with Merritt...

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2024/10/31

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

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27:20

‘Don’t Be Creepy’ with Elizabeth Williams

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2024/10/30

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

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27:42

‘We Have a Real Voice’ with Molly McCage and Cassidy...

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2024/10/29

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

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31:49

'Are We Allowed to Say Coochie?’ with Syd Colson &...

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2024/10/28

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

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40:46

Aesthetically Pleasing Football with Tamerra Griffin

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2024/10/25

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

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21:39

Hot Seats, Wagon Wheels, and Disappointing Balls

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2024/10/24

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

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26:43

Calling Your Shot with Temwa Chawinga & Mwanalima...

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2024/10/23

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

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28:27

Calling a Spade a Spade with Andraya Carter

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2024/10/22

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

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37:30

New York State of Mind

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2024/10/21

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.

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38:01

Home Court Doesn’t Matter with Cindy Brunson

Good Game with Sarah Spain ·

2024/10/18

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

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36:10

Welcome to Gotham City with Jenna Tonelli

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2024/10/17

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 goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! X:

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36:00

Super Team vs Superteam with Michael Voepel

Good Game with Sarah Spain ·

2024/10/16

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

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43:33

Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon

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2024/10/15

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

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36:36

Lynx, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Championship

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2024/10/14

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

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38:40

Group Chat: They've Got Next with Jess Smith & Teresa...

Good Game with Sarah Spain ·

2024/10/11

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

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29:56

Get Buckets, It’s the Brooklyn Way with Erica L. Ayala

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2024/10/10

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

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37:03

Manifesting Gold Medals with Kristen Faulkner

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2024/10/09

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

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36:12

Locker Room Talk with Melissa Ludtke

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2024/10/08

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

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