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EP 352: Hoops, Friendlies & Rivalries Oct 07, 2026

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Host Erin Foley runs through another huge week in women's sports, mixing in a few takeaways from recent Bay Area stops at Bay FC and the Golden State Valkyries. She breaks down the WNBA semifinals, including Golden State's dominance on the boards against Las Vegas, Atlanta's strong start against New York. Plus, a look ahead to the USWNT's friendlies against Spain, undefeated Nebraska volleyball, and the China Open.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

EP 351: Volleyball Legend Lindsey Napela Berg Sep 23, 2026

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Host Erin Foley welcomes volleyball legend Lindsey Napela Berg for an in-studio conversation in Los Angeles. Lindsey is a three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic silver medalist and former captain of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. Berg was a standout setter at the University of Minnesota before going on to play professionally in the U.S., Italy and Turkey. She was named USA Volleyball Female Indoor Athlete of the Year twice and was inducted into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2025 as an All-Time Great Athlete.

Foley and Berg talk about growing up in Hawaii, her path from beach to indoor volleyball, three Olympic Games, playing professionally overseas, the explosion of college volleyball, the growing professional landscape with LOVB and Major League Volleyball, plus her love of fashion and which current player she'd most want to set. Enjoy!

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

LOVB: https://www.lovb.com/

EP 350: Finals, Comebacks & Playoff Races Sep 17, 2026

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Host Erin Foley goes fast and loose through a huge week in women's sports, breaking down the US Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, Team USA's FIBA World Cup win over France and the WNBA's return. She also recaps a wild Angel City–Denver draw, including Lindsey Heaps' banger and ACFC's comeback, before looking ahead to the NWSL playoff race. Plus, a quick hit on the inaugural WPBL Championship Series & NCAA Women's Volleyball.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

WPBL: https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/

NWSL Schedule: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/how-to-watch-live-games-in-the-2026-nwsl-regular-season

WNBA: https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2026&month=all

EP 349: Comedian & WPBL fan Kristin Key Sep 09, 2026

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Host Erin Foley recaps another great week in women's sports, including her trip to the US Open, an unforgettable Madison Keys-Qinwen Zheng match, Coco Gauff on Arthur Ashe and the incredible atmosphere around the grounds. Then, Erin turns to women's baseball with comedian Kristin Key, who caught two WPBL games during the league's inaugural season. Kristin shares what it was like to see the new league in person, throw out the first pitch on Pride Night and why women's baseball has so much potential.

Plus, NCAA women's volleyball packs Wrigley Field for the Feel Good Moment of the Week!

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

Kristin Key: https://kristinkey.com/

US Open: https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html

FIBA: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026

EP 348: Women's Basketball Author & Podcaster Jordan Robinson Sep 02, 2026

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Host Erin Foley recaps another great week in women's sports, including a trip to Barclays Center for Liberty vs. Chicago, another photo with Ellie and a huge welcome back for former Liberty guard Natasha Cloud. Then, a look ahead to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and the opening rounds of the US Open before sitting down with journalist, broadcaster and Court Queens co-author Jordan Robinson.

Jordan talks about bringing the history of women's basketball to life, interviewing and working with legends of the game, and what she learned while putting Court Queens together. Plus, Erin and Jordan dive into an incredible WNBA season and why the upcoming playoffs could be some of the best we've ever seen.

Plus, the Feel Good Moment of the Week goes to newly inducted Tennis Hall of Famer Mary Carillo.

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Email the show: erin@herlights.com

FIBA: https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026

Mary Carillo HOF Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR7o0rZY-fk&t=5s

EP 347: Professional Baseball Player Alli Schroder Aug 26, 2026

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Host Erin Foley breaks down the WNBA, ACFC vs. Gotham FC, tennis highlights from the Cincinnati Open and more before talking with WPBL's Boston Hunters pitcher, Team Canada veteran, and two-time World Cup bronze medalist Alli Schroder.

Alli talks us through the inaugural WPBL season, building chemistry with a brand-new team, adjusting to an early coaching change, life in Springfield and her other career as a wildland firefighter in Canada.

Plus, the Feel Good Moment of the Week goes to soccer superstar Tobin Heath. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

WPBL: https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/

AUSL: https://theausl.com/

WNBA: https://www.wnba.com/

NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/how-to-watch

EP 346: Professional Softball Player Ally Carda Aug 19, 2026

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Host Erin Foley covers the WLL championship, women's basketball and highlights from ACFC vs. Washington Spirit before sitting down with Olympic silver medalist, UCLA All-American and Texas Volts pitcher Ally Carda.

Ally talks about her years playing professionally in Japan, navigating the many iterations of pro softball in the U.S. and life off the field, including some fun home renovation stories with her partner. Plus, the Feel Good Moment of the Week goes to ultrarunner Kaylee Frederick.

Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

Ally Kennedy IG Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcJQPfgABr7/

AUSL: https://theausl.com/

WNBA: https://www.wnba.com/

NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/how-to-watch

EP 345: Courts, Diamonds & the Queens Pitch Jul 15, 2026

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Host Erin Foley recaps a jam-packed weekend in women's sports, starting with a front row seat to the Texas Volts' walk-off win over the Carolina Blaze at Dell Diamond. She breaks down Linda Noskova's emotional first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, the USA Women's Eagles' bounce-back win in South Africa, and a huge weekend for the U.S. women's volleyball team. Plus, Rachel Garcia trades her AUSL cleats for MLB All-Star festivities, and Erin highlights what to watch in the week ahead.

Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

AUSL: https://theausl.com/

WNBA: https://www.wnba.com/

NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/how-to-watch

EP 344: Comedian & Author Jenny Hagel May 07, 2026

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Host Erin Foley kicks things off with the latest in NCAA softball and the PWHL playoffs, before sitting down with Late Night with Seth Meyers writer and performer Jenny Hagel, author of the hilarious new book Advice No One Asked For. We dig into Jenny's new book and discuss what advice she has for female athletes — whether they asked for it or not. Plus, the feel good moment of the week goes to NiJaree Canady!

Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennyhagel/

PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/

NCAA softball: https://www.ncaa.com/sports/softball/d1

EP 343: PWHL's Hayley Scamurra – Montréal Victoire Apr 23, 2026

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) star and two-time Olympian Hayley Scamurra! We talked about her gold medal run with Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, PWHL playoffs and rivalries, the energy of the Montreal Victoire crowds and what it was like being traded mid-season from Ottawa to Toronto last year. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/

Hayley: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyscamurra/

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