Good Game with Sarah Spain

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Jawn Means Everything with Jen Leary Dec 04, 2025

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Founder of Watch Party PHL and host of the Everyone Listens to This Jawn podcast, Jen Leary joins Sarah to discuss Watch Party PHL’s latest events, outfitting actress Aubrey Plaza in women’s sports gear, the city’s deep-rooted women’s sports lore, and Philly jargon. Plus, mom on mom goals, smoke with no fire, and a dictionary that ducking rocks.

The NCAA Volleyball Tournament schedule is here
Front Office Sports’ article on the WNBA’s CBA proposal is here
The Athletic’s article on the WNBA’s CBA proposal is here
The AUSL 2025 Expansion and Allocation Draft results are here
Forbes’ full 30 Under 30 Sports Class of 2026 is here
Joey Maldonado’s calendar of events is here
Dana Rudolph’s review of Kid Olympians is here
CNN’s article on the Minnesota Aurora is here
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‘I’m The Old Lady Out There’ with Brittany Bowe Dec 03, 2025

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2026 is right around the corner and we’re getting pumped for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics! Producer Alex caught up with speed skater Brittany Bowe at the Team USA summit to chat gold medal goals, taking inspo from her girlfriend Hilary Knight, and how the couple plans to navigate Olympic scheduling challenges! Plus, a cameo from Knight and… Gay sheep! Gay wool! Gay fashion from gay wool from gay sheep!

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Watch the Gay Wool Fashion Show clip here
Watch the video about Brittany and teammate Erin Jackson here
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'I'm Here To Play' with Riley Tiernan Dec 02, 2025

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Angel City FC breakout star and NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Riley Tiernan joined Sarah during NWSL Championship Weekend to talk about going from non-roster invitee to starting every match, the vets who helped her feel like she belonged, her fast friendship with teammate Macey Hodge, and what it will take to make ACFC a winning squad. Plus, extending an extension, the handshake that wasn’t (or was it?), and the Sky Sports “pink fail” heard ’round the world.

You can watch A’ja Wilson’s Hot Ones episode here
You can find the New Genius Sports report here
You can find the NCAA Women's Volleyball bracket here
Fill out your ESPN Volleyball Championship Challenge bracket here
You can learn more about Jerritt Elliott’s ponytail tie invention here
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‘Thank You For Blinking’ with Andrea Brimmer Dec 01, 2025

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Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Ally Financial, joins Sarah to talk about the company’s groundbreaking 50/50 Pledge to reach equal spend in media across men's and women's sports, (and why folks need to see ROI differently in the two spaces), her favorite “I told you so” moments and why Ally leaned into its sponsorship of the NWSL in its darkest moment, instead of abandoning it. Plus, a hoops lifer breaks her own record, heartbreak for one Olympic hopeful, and ruin a family dinner for just $36.

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You can read Fair.org’s piece on the sexist coverage of the WNBA CBA negotiations here
Use the code CYBERMONDAY to get 20% off the entire Good Game merch collection here
Subtle conversation starter table runners are available here and here
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Best of 2025: Has Anyone Heard From Marcus?! with Marie-Philip Poulin & Laura Stacey Nov 28, 2025

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We're revisiting one of our favorite interviews of 2025! Sarah originally caught up with Canadian hockey royalty Marie-Philip and Laura back in June, but today we’re running back their interview in light of the 2025-2026 PWHL season kicking off last week. Marie-Philip and Laura discuss bringing the Walter Cup to Montreal, their decision to be more public with their relationship, and the joy of being dog owners. Plus, Laura explains why she wanted PWHL GMs to consider her as her own player – and not Pou’s plus-one – when looking to sign her, and Marie-Philip shares her shock when she found out Boston left Hilary Knight unprotected.

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Jar Jar Thanks: A Thanksgiving Special with Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Rebecca Lobo, Jessica Mendoza & More Nov 27, 2025

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Celebrate Thanksgiving the Good Game way, with Sarah and producer Alex running through a Holiday Hot Take Speed Round and sharing their chaotic Turkey Day traditions. Plus, NWSL stars including Trinity Rodman and Jaedyn Shaw roasting turkey (and sometimes the entire holiday), friends of the show like Rebecca Lobo and Jessica Mendoza weighing in on sides and controversial condiments, and Slices sharing traditions from gravy-drinking to marathon Macy’s parade streaks. This episode has a Little Citrus, a lot of laughs, and plenty to be thankful for. Plus—coooookies! Happy Thanksgiving, Slices!

You can find the 2012 Spiderman-Uncle Sam Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade "mishap" here
The Sparkled Ginger cookies recipe is here
The Rumnog Pecan cookies recipe is here
The Taylor Swift Chai cookies recipe is here
The Chocolate Mint Marvels cookies recipe is here
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Every Great Player Goes Through Chicago with Penelope Hocking Nov 26, 2025

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Bay FC forward Penelope Hocking joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship in San Jose. She discusses scoring in the same legendary stadium as her baseball-playing dad, getting drafted into the NWSL on the same day as her twin sister, and an awkward trade ask that was well worth it, now that she’s playing pro soccer in her home state. Plus, adding a few more names to the group project, granting permission to take control of the remote, and an answer to what happens when a goat finds your phone.

Follow Penelope on Instagram here
Follow Cheeto the cat on Instagram here
Check out Sarah's women's sports remix for "Greens Beans Potatoes" here
The PWHL schedule can be found here
The NCAA soccer bracket and schedule is here
Watch a highlight of TCU’s late equalizer and shootout win here
The full results from the MLV draft are here
Read The Athletic’s story about the lawsuit against Mat Ishbia here
Watch Sydney Leroux’s full video here
Watch Gotham players get a warm welcome to USWNT camp here
Watch Jaedyn Shaw show off her phone screen to Emma Hayes here
Watch the full video Simone Biles left on the phone she found here
Check out fundraiser set up by “A Bar of Their Own” here

Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
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Sports Bra-Casting with Brandi Chastain Nov 25, 2025

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Women’s soccer legend and Bay FC co-founder Brandi Chastain joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship. Brandi discusses the history of women’s soccer in the Bay Area, the challenges of launching a new NWSL team, her interest in coaching at the national team level, and the time she signed a car. Plus, draftees react in every which way, the lottery gods give hoops and gay shit fans a thrilling possibility, and we stan bat fans booing a lame duck.

Watch Chiney Ogwumike's full video on the WNBA coaching landscape here
The full list of AUSL protected players is here
Read more about the Phoenix Mercury’s new logo here
Check out the Mercury’s tattoo offer here
The full video of the WPBL Draft is here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
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Read, Drink Coffee, Pet Wilma, Win NWSL Championship + Jessica Berman Nov 24, 2025

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It was a dopamine-producing weekend in San Jose! From Gotham FC’s "underdog"-to-top-dog NWSL title run and Rose Lavelle’s 80th minute banger, to postgame reactions from Sue Bird, Midge Purce, Lilly Reale and more, Sarah and producer Alex share the on-the-pitch action and spill the off-the-pitch tea — parties, pool-table dancing, surprise Kesha sets, Sinatra sing-alongs and all. Plus, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman joins the show to talk Trinity Rodman’s future, the league's salary cap and expansion plans, and the business realities shaping the next era of women’s soccer.

Watch Jessica Berman’s full State of the League Address 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 TikTok: @Spain.Sarah
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Hide a Body Kinda Teams: NWSL Championship Weekend with Washington Spirit & Gotham FC Nov 21, 2025

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It’s NWSL championship weekend and we’re bringing you with us to San Jose! Ahead of Saturday’s game between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC, Sarah sat down with players from both teams, including Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, Jaedyn Shaw and Emily Sonnett. Hear about their preparation and predictions for the championship game, the celebrity fan they’d most want to see on the sidelines, why the Spirit are a "hide a body" kinda team and more. Plus, the league's biggest stars chime in as Team Good Game crashes the NWSL Awards with our own made-up accolades.

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Check out Kenza Dali’s Michael Jordan-inspired fit here
The NCAA field hockey tournament schedule and bracket is here
The NCAA soccer tournament schedule and bracket is here
The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here
The PWHL schedule can be found 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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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