Good Game with Sarah Spain

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How Is This My Life with Kara Goucher and Des Linden Feb 02, 2026

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Olympic distance runners and co-hosts of the “Nobody Asked Us” podcast Kara Goucher and Des Linden join Sarah to give perspective on the Olympic experience from a safe distance, unburdened by the nerves of an upcoming competition. They share their advice for members of Team USA heading to Milan-Cortina, talk about how competing at the Games differs from other major championships, and share a behind the scenes detail about the Opening Ceremony festivities that will leave you gagged - or gagging – or maybe both. Plus, Sarah dishes on a magical weekend watching Unrivaled hoops in Philly and remembers an icon.

Read Alexa Philippou’s story for ESPN about the meeting scheduled between WNBA and union leadership here
Watch Sarah's tribute to Moira Rose on Around The Horn here
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Winter Olympics 101 with Big Citrus Jan 30, 2026

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Big Citrus makes its triumphant return to the show! Today the new-look squad celebrates exactly one week until the Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics with a Good Game PowerPoint Party! Buckle up for a fact-packed, info-laden journey through all 16 Winter Olympic sports. Plus, a soccer legend retires, reputation rehab gone awry, and a few final Friday Fatto Figos!

Read Caitlin Murray’s 2021 profile of Crystal Dunn here
The Unrivaled schedule can be found here
Check out the PWHL’s Olympics hub here
The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here
Read about the history of Jordan Chiles’ case here
Watch the fun movie trailer-style video about figure skating’s Blade Angels here
Learn more about the biathlon events here
Watch the bodycam video of the skeleton racer on the Cortina sliding track and read Ken Childs’ notes about the track details here
Learn more about Italy’s legendary torchbearers here
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BFFR About BFR Cuffs with Susan King Borchardt Jan 29, 2026

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Sports performance coach Susan King Borchardt, famous for extending the career of WNBA vet Sue Bird, joins Sarah to discuss how she keeps some of your favorite athletes healthy, why she thinks it’s important to include the off-court parts of life in her treatment plans, and how a kind word from Bird helped her gain the trust of other pro athletes. Plus, the wrong kind of ICE at the Winter Olympics, Heated Rivalry continues to spark joy, and a conflict of interest in the PWHL.

Watch Jordan Thompson’s video from an ICE protest here and read her Q&A with AU here
The Australian Open schedule and results are here
Watch Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe make charcuterie boards here
Watch Trinity Rodman’s goal and Emma Hayes’ “sexy dexy” celebration here
Watch Paige Bueckers “clear the air” on her rhythm problems here
Read Frankie de la Cretaz’s story on the PWHL and ICE here
Check out Alyssa Thompson’s gameday playlist here
Check out the video of the whole ghost gang getting a crop top lesson here
Order your own Phanti Crop here
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Softball in February with Michele Smith Jan 28, 2026

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The college softball season is right around the corner! Two-time Olympic gold medalist and longtime ESPN softball analyst Michele Smith joined Sarah to discuss her big predictions heading into the 2026 NCAA season, the lessons from last year that inspired major transfer portal moves in the offseason, and how the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are bringing more resources to the college game. Plus, a little NCAA softball 101 that will help you understand the road to the Women’s College World Series and we share some stirring words out of Minnesota.

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The college softball schedule is here
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Build Programs, Not Teams with Kim Barnes Arico Jan 27, 2026

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Michigan hoops coach Kim Barnes Arico joins Sarah to discuss the Wolverines’ recent redemption win against USC, how she handled the hardest day of her coaching career, what 300 wins in Ann Arbor means to her, and the advice she got from Geno Auriemma early in her career. Plus, 6 teams 1 Cup, dreaming of Brazil, and a logo fit for a queen.

Watch Jordan Chiles’ perfect 10 on floor here
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Just Keep Asking Questions with Alex Azzi Jan 26, 2026

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Ahead of the show's big field trip to the Milan Cortina Olympics producer Alex Azzi tells Sarah about her years traveling the globe as an Olympic researcher, shares her tips for covering the Games on the ground, tells tales of Naomi the Gnome, and offers some Winter Olympic fun facts that might impress your friends. Plus, dunking is a Breeze, go Frost yourself, and athletes speak out against I.C.E.

Read the 2012 Hollywood Reporter story about Olympic researchers here
Read ESPN’s story on Breanna Stewart’s “Abolish ICE” statement here
Watch Dominique Malonga’s dunk here
Check out the video of Megan Rapinoe announcing the USWNT’s friendly vs. Japan here
Hear Minnesota Frost fans chant “ICE out now” here
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Have A Dance Party And Lighten Up with Angela Ruggiero Jan 23, 2026

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Olympic hockey legend Angela Ruggiero joins Sarah to discuss what hockey has given her on and off the ice, how she thinks the PWHL will impact U.S./Canada dynamics in Milan, and how she’s seen media coverage change since she helped Team USA win the first-ever Olympic hockey gold in 1998. Plus, Trin is IN, a college hoops win streak record could be switching hands, the Americans are going head to head down under, and this week’s Friday Fatto Figo delivers a karate chop to jingoism!

SHOW NOTES:

Check out Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s baby announcement here
Check out the video of Marie-Philip Poulin’s most recent OT game-winner here
The Athletic’s survey of PWHL players is here
The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here
The Unrivaled schedule can be found here
The full U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympic roster is here
Read more about figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek here
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Toughest Season Of My Life with Elana Meyers Taylor Jan 22, 2026

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Bobsled legend Elana Meyers Taylor joins Sarah to discuss battling through her toughest season yet to qualify for her fifth Olympics and how she's approaching what might be her last chance at winning gold. They discuss why heptathletes make the best push athletes, how she’s recovering from the scariest crash of her career, and her concerns around the long-term sustainability of the sport of bobsled. Plus, cashing in on the charity stripe, an early contender for fit of the year, and a few players we’re thankful to see touch grass again.

Watch Paige Bueckers react to winning $50k here
Check out the Australian Open schedule here
Follow Elana Meyers Taylor on Instagram! @elanameyerstaylor
The Toronto Tempo’s lego collab is here
Check out the Portland Fire’s Portlandia schedule collab here
The Chicago Sky’s collab with Art But Make It Sports is here
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The Gothletes Are Multiplying with Caitlin Cunningham & Nora Hayd Jan 21, 2026

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Boise State beach volleyball player Nora Hayd and Australian semi-pro hooper Caitlin Cunningham (a.k.a. Caitlin Dark) have gone viral around the world for being gothletes (goth athletes) and rocking a look not often seen on the court or the sand. Hayd and Cunningham join Sarah to discuss the attention they’ve received for their unique looks, dream makeup collabs, expanding the idea of what an athlete can look like, and why it’s always a good idea to express your true self.

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Support ultra runner Sarah Porter here
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Reminder To Post A Thirst Trap with Chris Mosier Jan 20, 2026

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Multi-sport athlete and advocate for transgender rights Chris Mosier joins Sarah a few days after protesting outside the Supreme Court in D.C. He shares his thoughts on the Court hearing oral arguments regarding trans athletes participating in sports, how he approaches having conversations with people who are ignorant or uninformed, what he thinks of some of the proposed “solutions” for trans inclusion in sports, and how he uses joy as a form of resistance. Plus, a different kind of Sunday Scaries, turning beets into borscht, and a cross-border rivalry over crowd size.

Buy tickets to the Women’s Beanpot Championship here
Meet all the Athletes Unlimited basketball players here
And check out the Athletes Unlimited schedule here
Read the Front Office Sports article on the WNBA considering buying back equity here
Watch Jordan Chiles earn a career first perfect 10 on the vault here
Find the Australian Open results here, and the schedule here
Pre-order Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports here
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