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Michele Kang’s Capes with Meg Linehan Nov 14, 2024

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Meg Linehan, senior writer at The Athletic, joins Sarah to discuss the nominees for the 2024 NWSL Awards, explain the “Yes, And” she’d like to see from Canada Soccer, and give unaffiliated Slices reasons to root for each of the teams in the NWSL semifinals. Plus, we’re transitioning to Bluesky, and a listener rages against the “move the Connecticut Sun” machine.

Check out Caitlin Clark’s epic shank at The ANNIKA pro-am here
See the nominees and info for the 2024 NWSL Awards here, and cast your vote here
Play NWSL Bingo with the Full Time with Meg Linehan crew on their IG account here

Follow Meg on Bluesky: @meglinehan.com

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Acronym Soup Nov 13, 2024

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With PWHL camps underway and season two right around the corner, our resident hockey expert, Alex, preps fans both new and old with her “PWHL 101" primer. Plus, college bracket season is back, we’re squeezing and zesting, and accidental doll porn.

Read the Onward State story here
The full NCAA soccer bracket is here
Watch the super cute video of new Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh and his son here
Listen to “Jocks in Jills” here
Listen to “Moms Who Puck” here
Follow the six PWHL teams on social!

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Dubiously Long VAR Reviews with Jeff Kassouf Nov 12, 2024

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Jeff Kassouf, ESPN reporter and creator of the women’s soccer site The Equalizer, joins Sarah to share his thoughts on the upcoming NWSL semifinal matchups, why he’s not in love with NWSL playoff expansion, and how the arrival of superstar African players has changed the landscape of the league. Plus, soup recipes (or a lack thereof) and the wonderful ways you Slices are positively impacting your little corners of the world.

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Call Us By Our Name Nov 11, 2024

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First, Sarah gets you caught up on the weekend’s NWSL playoff action and which teams are headed for the semifinals. Then she talks to Misha and Alex about travel quirks, big blowout wins, and bucket list destinations ahead of some show field trips! And you’re the Slices… but what’s our name? We need your help!

Find info on semifinal matchups, how to watch games, and tickets to the NWSL Championship here
What should Sarah, Misha and Alex’s little trio be called? We need a name, Slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
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Teleporting to Practice with Yazmeen Ryan and Jenna Nighswonger Nov 08, 2024

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Gotham FC and USWNT players Jenna Nighswonger and Yazmeen Ryan join Sarah to hand out team superlatives, discuss the team’s attempt to repeat as champs and share the importance of having a deep roster of versatile players. Plus, a preview of the NWSL quarterfinals and a WTFact about the fear mongering used to demonize trans athletes.

The NWSL quarterfinal schedule is here
Take a look at Racheal Kundananji’s viral ball stand here
Check out the PWHL jerseys and pre-order them here
Follow Chris Mosier here
Follow Layshia Clarendon here
Follow Quinn here
You can see the trophy that Nike gifted Sabrina Ionescu, featuring gold Sabrina 2’s, here
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What Now with Brittany Howard Nov 07, 2024

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As we take time to process the state of our nation, here’s Sarah’s espnW Summit interview with Grammy award winning musician Brittany Howard, formerly of Alabama Shakes. They discuss Brittany’s unbelievable vocal talent, her childhood, and playing for and with her musical heroes. Plus they imagine what their future farms will look like.

Watch the Prince video Sarah mentioned here
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‘I’m A Raging Bitch At The Airport’ with Holly Rowe Nov 06, 2024

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ESPN broadcaster and reporter Holly Rowe joins Sarah to talk about the history of women’s sports coverage, the biggest college hoops storylines, drinking moonshine in Pat Summitt’s kitchen, her lengthy off-the-record convo with Kim Mulkey and her slightly deranged airport persona. Plus, a “Yes, And” about the history of Iowa basketball, a box breath tutorial (you’ll thank us!), and Mish tries to make veebs happen.

Order a copy of “Standing Tall” by C. Vivian Stringer here
The college soccer schedule is here
Keep up-to-date on which college soccer teams make the NCAA tourney here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323
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Reaching the Summit Nov 05, 2024

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Sarah is back from the espnW Women + Sports Summit and has words of wisdom and leadership insight to share from some absolute rockstars in the women's pro sports space. Plus, Mish and Alex hop on to talk through their top college basketball storylines and we share your great tips and tricks for handling stress on Election Day. WHICH IS TODAY SO… go vote!

Not sure where your polling site is? You can look it up here
Check out Nancy Armour’s column here
Check out the video of women's sports-inspired Halloween costumes on Sarah's social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323
Send Sarah your recipes for soups, stews & chowders! goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist
Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

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Lifetime Husky Status Nov 04, 2024

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College basketball is back and the NWSL playoffs are set! Plus, it’s the return of “No Dumb Questions,” we shout out some mother-daughter duos in sports and we ask for your tips on managing Election Week anxiety.

The NWSL playoff schedule is here
The college basketball schedule is here!
Check out Syd Colson’s responses to the Chicago Sky hiring Tyler Marsh here
Check out the list of the first 30 Unrivaled athletes here
We love your not dumb questions. Send us more! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist
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Your Mom’s Cousin’s Dog with Emily Ehman Nov 01, 2024

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Volleyball reporter and broadcaster Emily Ehman joins Sarah to talk about the huge Nebraska-Wisconsin game this weekend, the increased parity in the college game, and which program boasts the best student section. Plus, NWSL playoff scenarios, puppy love, and some spicy tweets from a show fave get inducted into the Good Game Hall of Fame.

Watch Friday night’s Nebraska-Wisconsin volleyball game at 9pm ET on Big Ten Network
Read Alexa’s Philippou’s story about Sabrina Ionescu’s injury here
Check out Alison Gale’s NWSL playoff scenarios here
Check out the excellent interpretive dance to Merritt Mathias’s tweets here
The full NWSL weekend schedule can be found here
The full college volleyball schedule is here
Keep sending us your women’s sports-inspired Halloween costumes! Send photos to goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com.
And as always, we love to get your voicemails. Give us a call at 872-204-5070.
Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist
Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

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