Good Game with Sarah Spain

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Mama’s Got Shredded Quads with Haley Chura and Chelsea Sodaro Apr 23, 2025

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Professional triathletes Haley Chura and Chelsea Sodaro join Sarah to talk about the gnarly world of triathlons and Ironmans, how they both found their way to the world of swim-bike-run, and why they’re constantly apologizing to drug testers. Plus, they discuss the reality that everyone poops (including triathletes, often mid-race).

Watch Haley and Chelsea compete at Ironman Texas on April 26th! Tune-in details can be found here
Check out the Live Goat Cam at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant here
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‘It’s Just Racing’ with Nikki Hiltz Apr 22, 2025

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Friend of the show Nikki Hiltz, the two-time reigning U.S. outdoor 1500-meter champion and American record holder in the mile, is back to talk their post-Olympics letdown, the tweaks they’re making to elevate their game, joining the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track, and what the recent influx of other pro running events means for the sport as a whole. Plus, a little reminder that Chicago > New York.

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Smashin' It with Angelina Anderson Apr 21, 2025

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Angel City FC goalkeeper Angelina Anderson joins Sarah to talk handling multiple transitions between starter and backup roles with her NWSL club, her reaction to new ACFC head coach Alexander Straus, the battle for the USWNT keeper job, and what Emma Hayes is like as a manager. Plus, USA Hockey & Oklahoma Gymnastics put trophies on the shelf, a big turnout for college softball’s Big Swing, and a perplexing NWSL announcement.

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Sometimes The Popcorn Doesn’t Pop with Briana Scurry Apr 18, 2025

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Briana Scurry, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, joins Sarah to break down the battle for the USWNT’s No. 1 keeper job, shares the tough decision to pawn her Olympic medals after sustaining a career-ending concussion, and the importance of financial literacy in women’s sports. Plus, the PWHL Draft is heading north, the least competitive race of all time, and a Canadian icon makes Canadian history.

Want a gymnastics refresher? Listen to Sarah’s interview with Trinity Thomas here
USA Hockey’s broadcast schedule for Women’s Worlds can be found here and the full tournament schedule can be found here
The NWSL schedule can be found here
Get your 50% discounted virtual passes for the BOWS 2025 Summit here, using code Slices2025
Watch Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce destroy the field at Parents Day here
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Make It Small with Trinity Thomas Apr 17, 2025

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ESPN gymnastics commentator and NCAA perfect-10 record holder Trinity Thomas joins Sarah to preview the best teams, stars and storylines in this weekend’s NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Gymnastics Championships, share what it takes to keep eyes on the prize in the most stressful moments, and help us all be smarter viewers. Plus, Paige Bueckers makes a money move, Kim Ng is in her commissioner era, and gymnasts aren’t the only ones doing flips.

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The Women’s Hockey World Championship schedule can be found here
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The Best Canadian(s) with Christine Sinclair and Diana Matheson Apr 16, 2025

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Canadian soccer legends Christine Sinclair and Diana Matheson are here to get you pumped for the launch of Canada's new professional women's soccer league, the Northern Super League (NSL), tonight in Vancouver. The duo joined Sarah to discuss their roles in the league -- Diana as co-founder and chief growth officer and Christine as a co-owner of Vancouver Rise FC -- plus Christine explains why she’s living her best life as a retiree and Diana shares her attempts to end Christine’s tenure on the sidelines.

Watch the first game in Northern Super League history TONIGHT! Vancouver Rise FC hosts Calgary Wild FC at 10pm ET on ESPN+
The full NSL schedule can be found here
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Taking This Dream As Far As We Can with Erin Foley Apr 15, 2025

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Comedian and Herlights podcast host Erin Foley joined Sarah late Monday night to debrief on the WNBA draft, from the best fits on the orange carpet to the best fits between player and team. Plus, a hot take about socks, an open question about whether a No. 2 pick can be a steal, and a prediction about when men will become obsolete.

Watch the awkward 2022 WNBA draft rotary phone feature here
Check out WNBA draft fashion throughout the years here
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‘It’s About the Fit’ with Jordan Robinson Apr 14, 2025

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Jordan Robinson, host of “The Women’s Hoops Show,” joins Sarah to talk transfer portal and preview tonight’s WNBA Draft—and she even shares a few way-too-early predictions for next year’s WNBA Draft. Plus, a Gamecock on the move, LOVB crowns a champion, and some very timely hoops and gay shit.

Listen to The Women’s Hoops Show here
Read Katie Barnes’ story on Sedona Prince here
Read Annie Costabile’s story on the WNBA's “international player problem” here
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The Two-Timers Club with Rebecca Lobo Apr 11, 2025

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ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo joins Sarah to unpack the college hoops season, share her take on whether Geno Auriemma was crying about Paige Bueckers in that viral press conference clip, and give her best predictions for next Monday’s WNBA Draft. Plus, we love us some LOVB, the BJK Cup Finals are on the move, and a GOAT gets the doc treatment.

The Women’s Hockey World Championship schedule can be found here
The LOVB Finals schedule can be found here
The NWSL schedule can be found here
Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
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Watching the Campfire with Tiffany Oshinsky Apr 10, 2025

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Tiffany Oshinsky, host of the “Serving Pancakes” podcast, right here on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network, joins Sarah to talk about the parity in LOVB’s inaugural season and the teams and players to keep an eye on in the playoffs this week. Plus, she talks dark books, good wine and her cat, who has one of the best names we’ve ever heard (you’ll have to listen to find out what it is). And, a top college hoops scorer gets cocky, the PWHL is on pause for the World Championships, and the U.S. has some work to do before playing host to the international sporting community.

The Women’s Hockey World Championship schedule can be found here
The LOVB Finals schedule can be found here
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