Good Game with Sarah Spain

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Matcha Mommy with Kiki Iriafen May 22, 2026

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Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team’s young roster makes the pros feel like they’re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and getting coached up to “outwit, outplay, and outlast.”

The WNBA schedule is here
The NCAA Softball Super Regionals schedule is here
The NCAA Lacrosse tournament schedule is here
Read the Chicago Tribune article on Natasha Cloud here
Read the Chicago Magazine story about Northwestern lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller here

Read Rachel Axon’s story on apps and websites failing to include women’s sports data here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
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Bun Weather with Julia Grosso and Jordyn Huitema May 21, 2026

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Chicago Stars and Team Canada players Jordyn Huitema and Julia Grosso join Sarah to talk about reuniting in the Windy City, being teammates AND best friends, playing through a tough stretch, Jordyn’s new venture off the pitch, and the one question that caused them both to say “I plead the fifth.” Plus, a new venue for a star, a new sport on campus, and how do you say “more money please” in French? Plus d’argent, s’il vous plait, je pense?

See how to watch the Minnesota Aurora FC games here
Check out JordySkin here
Read The Athletic’s reporting on the Dallas Whale Wall here
See a picture of the Whale Wall before it was painted over here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
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It’s A ‘Win Now’ League with Cheryl Pounder May 20, 2026

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Olympic champion turned analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Sarah to discuss the Montréal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge’s battle for the Walter Cup, why it’s important to always keep your head up even when just watching games, and whether she thinks the women’s hockey pipeline is strong enough to sustain four new PWHL expansion teams. Plus, as close to overtime as it gets, knees are dumb, and something about it felt like home somehow.

Take a look at Cheryl Pounder’s impersonator here

You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Don’t Use Trolls As A Cop-Out with Zoe Tzanis May 19, 2026

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PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN’s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it’s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren’t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid.

The updated NCAA softball bracket and schedule is here
Read Zoe Tzanis’ research article on misogynoir in ESPN’s 2024 WNBA Playoffs coverage here
Read Frankie de la Cretaz’s story for Xtra here, and their full interview with Zoe here
Watch commencement speakers getting booed for talking AI here and here
Read Stanford student Theo Baker’s opinion piece for the NY Times about how AI impacted his college class here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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40 Is The New 30 with DeWanna Bonner May 18, 2026

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA’s free agent frenzy and her decision to stay in Phoenix, the ways the W has changed across her 17 seasons in the league, chasing a championship with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas, and being part of one of our favorite “only in the WNBA” moments. Plus, victory is in sight for the Victoire, 15-apostrophe-18, and 1-in-641.

Watch highlights from Montreal’s game one win here and game two win here
Watch the highlights from Texas Tech’s incredible comeback over Ole Miss here
Listen to Azzi Fudd’s conversation with Steph Curry here
Follow DeWanna Bonner on Instagram here
Check out NOT Abby Wambach here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Not Now Sweetie, Mommy’s Working The Buzzer with Mina Kimes May 15, 2026

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Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she’s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn’t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is best served on ice.

The WNBA schedule is here
The NWSL schedule can be found here
The full college softball bracket is here
The Scripps National Spelling Bee website is here
Follow Macey Isaacs on Instagram here
And follow Josh Gondelman on Instagram here
Play the Operation Epic Fury: Strait to Hell arcade game here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Filthy Rise Balls with Haylie McCleney Hanson May 14, 2026

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Former pro softball player turned analyst Haylie McCleney Hanson joins Sarah to share the biggest surprises from the NCAA softball season, players to keep an eye on in this weekend's Regionals, what to watch for in this year’s Women’s College World Series, and what she’s excited about heading into the upcoming sophomore season of the AUSL. Plus, a buzzer beater crowd pop for the history books, A’ja goes glam, and scoring for team and country.

The full list of PWHL draft declarations is here
Watch the Portland Fire’s buzzer beater here
Check out A’ja Wilson’s Vanity Fair cover story here
Watch South Carolina revealing Cocky’s identity here
Watch the reveal of Ohio State’s Brutus Buckeye here
Read Jason Collins’ 2013 Sports Illustrated coming out story here
Read Jason Collins’ 2025 ESPN story about his cancer diagnosis here
Follow Haylie McCleney Hanson on Instagram here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Women at the Helm with Kari Fleischauer, Jami Lobpries, and Meghan Turner May 13, 2026

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Sarah sits down with Gotham COO Kari Fleischauer, Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries, and Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner at the 2026 espnW Summit NYC. The group discusses being major decision-makers for their respective NWSL, AUSL and PWHL teams, establishing a new franchise vs. taking over a legacy brand, managing the demands of growth and expansion, turning casual fans into diehards, and their enthusiasm – and concern – about the exploding women’s sports space. Plus, how does your state rate in the RepresentWomen Gender Parity Index?

Follow Gotham FC COO Kari Fleischauer here
Follow Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries here
Follow the Seattle Torrent here
Listen to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on “Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill” here
Check out the Gender Parity Index here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Everyone Deserves An (Up)shot with Donna Orender May 12, 2026

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Donna Orender, co-founder and commissioner of the Upshot League, joins Sarah to discuss adding the new developmental league to the pro women’s hoops space, some names you might recognize on Upshot's inaugural rosters, and what she hopes the league will look like in 10 years. Plus, Jose the Coyote can’t be stopped, it’s outta here, and getting back in the saddle.

The NCAA softball bracket and schedule is here
Tickets for the Upshot League can be found here
See the baby rhino at the Lincoln Park Zoo on Instagram here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Ws In The Chat with Big Citrus May 11, 2026

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Following a very busy weekend of women’s sports action, Big Citrus gathers to discuss the start of the WNBA season, the latest nail-biter in the PWHL playoffs, and the potential perils of hockey expansion. Sarah also shares her experience attending the inaugural game for the W’s first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo. Plus, a second chance for some fan faves, Temwa heats up, and the bird’s the word.

You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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