Good Game with Sarah Spain

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Best of 2024: The Triforce with Sam Mewis & Becky Sauerbrunn Jan 02, 2025

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As part of our “Best of 2024” series, here is Sarah’s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats.

Listen to Sam Mewis's podcast, "The Women's Game" here
Make sure to check out the "Good Vibes FC" episodes, where Sam is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn and Lynn Williams! Videos here
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Best of 2024: Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon Jan 01, 2025

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We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah’s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams.

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Best of 2024: How To Be Annoying (in a Good Way!) with Kathryn Bertine Dec 31, 2024

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We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Back in August, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine joined Sarah to discuss the history of the Tour de France Femmes, and why equality in cycling is still a long way away.

Read Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand and watch her film, Half the Road
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Best of 2024: Life-Changing Pressure with Jessie Diggins Dec 30, 2024

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We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting with U.S. cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Sarah originally caught up with Jessie in August during the Summer Olympics, but today we’re running back the interview as it’s the height of Jessie’s own competition season.

Watch Jessie compete in the 2024-25 Tour de Ski! The full schedule is here!
Learn more about The Emily Program here!
Check out Jessie Diggins’s book “Brave Enough” here!
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The Slice-ees (aka the Inaugural Good Game End-of-Year Awards) Dec 24, 2024

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It’s time for the first annual Slice-ee Awards!! Sarah, Misha and Alex announce the nominees in each category and ask YOU to cast ballots. Plus, Jane McManus, editor of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, joins Sarah to share her favorite pieces from this year, and chat about her upcoming book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports. Then a *unique* In Memoriam, and some delights and comforts to offset your New Year’s dread.

Submit your ballot for the first ever Slice-ee Awards here!!
Nominees for the Sam Kerr Tackling The Pitch Invader Video We Can’t Stop Watching Award can be viewed here:

Jonquel Jones & Sandy Brondello’s collision
Angel Reese & NaLyssa Smith’s free throw line moment
Cat offering support on the balance beam

Nominees for the Serena Williams Catsuit Fit of the Year Award

Kelsey Plum’s fit
Courtney Williams’ fit
A’ja Wilson's fit

Pre-order Jane McManus’ book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports here
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The Only Competition is the Status Quo with Jenny Nguyen Dec 23, 2024

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Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra women’s sports bar in Portland, Oregon, joins Sarah to discuss her transition from chef to bar owner, betting her life savings on her vision, how opening the bar changed her relationship with her parents, and how to know a risk is worth taking.

Interested in starting your own Sports Bra franchise? Check it out here
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A Trio of Segment Treats Dec 20, 2024

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To celebrate the holidays, we present you with three nicely-wrapped segments. We kick off the festivities with a “Yes, And” about one of the best basketball players of all time before handing out a “Good Game, Fact You” and a “What The Fact” to the same recipient. Plus, it only took 112 episodes, but Sarah, Misha and Alex finally decided on a name for themselves.

Shoutout to Jordan Robinson for reminding us about the great story about Cheryl Miller’s jersey retirement. Follow Jordan on Bluesky here
Read more about the Gotham-Reign trade here
Read USA Today’s excellent Title IX reporting here
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Scooping S*** In Historic Garb with Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri Dec 19, 2024

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Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, hosts of the PWHL’s Jocks In Jills podcast, join Sarah to talk about using their pod to help fans connect with players, the Minnesota Frost’s rollercoaster offseason, Hilary Knight’s scoring resurgence, and Julia’s former summer job as a Historical Interpreter. Plus, it’s time for the NCAA Volleyball Final four, NWSL expansion news, and Sarah’s gotta say goodbye to one of her favorite TV shows.

Listen to the Jocks in Jills podcast here

And listen to the Emma Maltais episode that Julia mentioned here
And the Jessie Eldridge episode that Tessa mentioned here

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JuJu’s One Relatable Trait with JuJu Watkins and Lindsay Gottlieb Dec 18, 2024

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USC basketball superstar JuJu Watkins and head coach Lindsay Gottlieb join Sarah for a wide-ranging interview. JuJu talks about setting goals for her sophomore season, her recent investment in Unrivaled, and why she thinks the WNBA should change its eligibility rule, while Coach Gottlieb explains how she’s adapted during this time of NIL and dishes on the one surprising thing JuJu needs to work on. Plus, we shed some tears over a USWNT legend, Marta wins the Marta, softball gets organized, and NO, producer Mish is not one of the Barbz.

Read Becky Sauerbrunn’s retirement post here

Watch Marta’s Marta-winning goal here
Follow JuJu on social media! She’s on TikTok (duh), but also Instagram too
Follow Coach Gottlieb on social media! She’s on Instagram!
Watch “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” here
USC’s full season schedule and tune-in info can be found here
Check out Sydney Colson waving at NFL quarterback Joe Burrow here
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Group Chat: Energetically Butch with E.R. Fightmaster and Erin Foley Dec 17, 2024

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Group chat is BACK! Sarah is joined by actor, musician and podcast host E.R. Fightmaster and comedy writer and stand-up Erin Foley to talk about their respective podcasts, Caitlin Clark’s Time Magazine interview, marketing the modern female athlete, and the sports “F*** Yous” they’d like to deliver. Plus, the PWHL is back, the WNBA is going international - kind of - and a tip for all those links you clicked but haven’t gotten to.

Pick up a copy of Slaying the Trolls! Why the Trolls are Very, Very Wrong About Women and Sports here or here
Follow E.R. on Instagram here, and listen to Jockular here

And follow E.R.'s hilarious co-hosts, Tien Tran and Katie Kershaw!

Follow Erin on Instagram here, and listen to Herlights here
If you somehow STILL haven’t seen The Power of the Dream documentary, get on that here
Try out Pocket.com for yourself
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social