Good Game with Sarah Spain

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And the Epicenter of Women's Sports Is... with Big Citrus Aug 13, 2026

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Big Citrus embarks on a journey to determine which U.S. city is the “epicenter” of women’s sports. Is it about the number of pro teams? The loyalty of the fans? A glut of hometown talent? Straight up vibes? Sarah, Bianca and Alex break it down! They’ve spent the last few months gathering votes and comments from Slices so they’ll factor those in, take into account their own experiences, and then crown the official “epicenter.” Plus, this feels like a lot, that’s one way to make a statement, and who doesn’t love a rivalry?

The National Bank Open schedule is here
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Part 4 - Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S. with Tamerra Griffin Aug 12, 2026

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The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah for the fourth installment of our series, “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” Tamerra discusses what fans can expect in the lead-up to the 2027 Women’s World Cup, breaks down the qualification process and possibilities, provides her biggest locks and question marks on the current U.S. Women's National Team roster, and predicts which other nations are likely to be contenders. Finally, she assigns a little homework (Slicework, if you will) to help us all be better, more informed soccer fans.

“Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” was inspired by the FIFA Men’s World Cup — ‘cause you know Big Citrus was watching and thinking about the *women’s* national team (the one with FOUR stars on their jersey!). Unlike pretty much any other country in the world, the United States fell in love with footie primarily through women – through the success of the ‘96 Olympic gold medalists, the ‘99ers, and all of our truly global superstar women players. So with next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in two years, we thought it was a good time to trace the roots of the beautiful game here in the United States.

Subscribe to Full Time here and read Tamerra Griffin’s reporting here
Listen to the first episode of “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” with Heidi Smith here…
And the second episode of the series with Sarah Gregorius here…
And the third episode with Jessica Berman here
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Driven by Spite with Lauren Kuntz and Camryn Newton-Smith Aug 11, 2026

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2026 Women’s Decathlon World Championships winner Camryn Newton-Smith and decathlon pioneer and event founder Lauren Kuntz join Sarah to discuss Newton-Smith's winning weekend, the battle to get women’s decathlon into the Olympics, and why this year’s event almost didn’t happen (for the dumbest possible reason, because of the dumbest possible person, because we live in the dumbest possible timeline). Plus, the Onyx make it two, Chawinga-ing into the World Cup, and the fastest three goals in NWSL history.

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The Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Instagram account is here
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) Instagram account is here
Check out Breanna Stewart’s Ted Lasso experience here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
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The WNBA schedule is here
The AUSL schedule is here
The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here
The NWSL schedule can be found here
The PWHL schedule can be found here
The Unrivaled schedule can be found here
The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here
The LOVB schedule can be found here
Find the PVF schedule here

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Is the Check in the Mail? with Sheryl Swoopes, Ticha Penicheiro and Donna Orender Aug 10, 2026

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Sarah sat down with WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes and Ticha Penicheiro, and former WNBA president Donna Orender during WNBA All-Star Weekend. They discussed the highs and lows of the early days of the WNBA, how they’d tackle the job of commissioner, and why the league and players need to be united in taking charge of the narrative around the W. Plus, Chelsea Daggers, the Tour de France Femmes celebrates its first two-time winner, and taking an ‘L’ from the one who got away.

The full clip from “Unsupervised with Syd and TP” can be found here
Watch Liam cheer for the Valkyries here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
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Operating in Truth with Roneeka Hodges Aug 07, 2026

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Connecticut Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges joins Sarah to discuss how the team and staff are handling the franchise’s final season in Connecticut, what it was like getting her first win as acting head coach earlier this year, the lack of Black women head coaches in the W, and the legends on speed dial that she’s always learning from. Plus, the 12 athletes gunning for a fifth straight, these bats are on top, and one small leap to worlds.

The AUSL All-Star Cup schedule is here
Check out slice Elana’s analysis of WNBA pride games here
Read The Gist’s summary of the WER ban on trans athletes here
Check out the “Let Them Play” project here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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
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Reset Mode with Kailen Sheridan Aug 06, 2026

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North Carolina Courage and Canadian national team goalie Kailen Sheridan joins Sarah to discuss what really happened during her final few months at the San Diego Wave, how the Courage welcomed her to the squad and made her feel valued, what the team needs to do to stay in the playoff hunt, and how Team Canada is preparing for major upcoming international competitions in the wake of 2024's Dronegate. Plus, signing to retire, a debut for one hooper, and New York hopes to find new heights.

Follow Kailen Sheridan on Instagram here and watch her “Buddy the Elf” impersonation here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Let’s Go To Richmond! with Brendan Hunt Aug 05, 2026

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Actor and writer Brendan Hunt – aka Coach Beard – joins Sarah to celebrate the Season 4 premiere of ‘Ted Lasso.’ They discuss the decision to focus on a women’s club this season, celebrity cameos and Easter eggs, how the hell Hunt found himself introducing the Biebs during the FIFA Men’s World Cup halftime show, and why the Beatles mean so much to him. Also: a speed round of lesser-known facts about Hunt’s Lasso castmates, and Malala Yousafzai’s got a theory about the show. Plus, showing off in a new home, Fouts gets outs, and decoupling-and-then-doubling-up-the-double-doubles.

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You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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Part 3 - Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S. with Jessica Berman Aug 04, 2026

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NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins Sarah for the third installment of our new series, “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” They discuss the present and future of the league at this pivotal moment, the implementation of the controversial HIP rule, and why Jessica believes the rule is benefitting the league. Plus, the role the NWSL plays in preparing players for their national teams, and why Jessica prioritizes building trust with the players in her league.

Listen to the first episode of our series “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” with Heidi Smith here…
And the second episode of the series with Sarah Gregorius here
Read more about Sophie Grant’s Via Alpina accomplishment here and here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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In The Middle of Everything with Kelsie Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis, Denae Benites, and Alli Schroder Aug 03, 2026

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Sarah sits down for a live podcast recording with four players from the Women’s Professional Baseball League before the first-ever WPBL game in Springfield, Illinois. Kelsie Whitmore of the San Francisco Firebells, Mo’ne Davis of the Los Angeles Queens, Denae Benites of the New York Heights, and Alli Schroder of the Boston Hunters talk about being first, living a dream, trying to ensure young girls will never hear the word impossible, and finding fun in the middle of nowhere – sorry, the middle of everything. Plus, a plum assignment, that’s why she’s a GOAT, and hoopers on campus, unite!

Watch Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve’s full comments on trans athletes in sports here
The NWSL results can be found here
The WPBL broadcast schedule is here
Follow Mo'ne Davis on Instagram here
Follow Denae Benites on Instagram here
Follow Alli Schroder on Instagram here
Follow Kelsie Whitmore on Instagram here
Keep an eye on the WNBA’s Cleveland team here
Read more about the life of legendary professional baseball player Maybelle Blair here, here, and here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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‘Get a Bike, Find Your People’ with Ayesha McGowan Jul 31, 2026

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Former professional cyclist and self-proclaimed Women’s Bike Racing Fan Club President Ayesha McGowan joins Sarah ahead of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. They talk about why they would’ve been friends back in high school, how McGowan turned a crash early in her career into an educational moment, which dark horse competitor in this year’s Tour de France is not such a dark horse after all, and why it’s so crucial to explain the sometimes confusing dynamics of cycling. Plus, hide your favorite players, self-inflicted pain, and allez allez allez!

Read more about the potential WNBA trades here and here
The WNBA schedule is here
The 2026 International Cup schedule is here
Learn more about the Tour de France Femmes here and here…
And find the full race broadcast schedule here
Watch Alison Jackson celebrate winning a rock here
Follow Ayesha McGowan on Instagram here
Check out the NYT’s Paris-Brest recipe here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

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