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Group Chat: The Hot Take Economy with Elle Duncan & Monica McNutt Sep 19, 2024

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Two of Sarah’s faves, Elle Duncan and Monica McNutt, join the show for a WNBA-centric Group Chat! They discuss why many early-season takes were so ill-informed, try to define Diana Taurasi’s legacy, and debate whether this is the year the Liberty finally win a championship. Plus, Portland’s getting a W team, and you’ve got some awesome DT memories.

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Getting Uncomfortable with Cari Champion Sep 18, 2024

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Sports broadcaster Cari Champion joins Sarah to discuss her new podcast series, “The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese,” why there are so few good faith conversations about the two standout rookies and how the WNBA will react to an increase in misogynoir. Plus, an update on Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal saga, prepping for a 15th WNBA team, and a reminder to do your civic duty.

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Fight us! Who are your picks for WNBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Sixth Player of the Year?
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Shirtless Caddies with Big Randy (Phil Landes) Sep 17, 2024

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Big Randy/Phil Landes of the golf site No Laying Up joins Sarah to explain why he has two names, talk shirtless celebrations and smokin’ heaters on the course, and share how the LPGA and its broadcast partners need to do a better job of building the women’s game. Plus, a couple of balls for A’ja Wilson, gathering flowers for Diana Taurasi and some statue news!

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Creepin’ on Social, Chattin’ on Speaker, and Incurable Taint Rash Sep 16, 2024

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WNBA single-season records are falling left and right, so we put them in context with a much-needed “Yes, And.” Plus, Mish helps us wrap our heads around the Washington Mystics’ miraculous turnaround and Alex has been doing her best TLC impression (she creeps, yeaaah, she keeps it on the down low).

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The Sky Are Bigger Than Just A Basketball Team with Annie Costabile Sep 13, 2024

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Chicago Sky reporter Annie Costabile joins Sarah to discuss Angel Reese’s impact on and off the court, how the W will respond to the fallout from Cathy Engelbert’s interview, the importance of media literacy, and how if you try to replicate, you’re already behind. Plus, no triskaidekaphobia over here, how ‘bout you?

Check out Flavor Flav’s custom bronze clock for Jordan Chiles here
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Read Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces response to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit here

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Throwin’ Hail Marys with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Frankie de la Cretaz Sep 12, 2024

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Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Frankie de la Cretaz join Sarah to discuss their book, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League. They talk about making big editorial decisions together and the opportunity to give well-deserved attention to the women of the league. Plus, they give their takes on the Cathy Englebert non-answer saga and producer Misha weighs in, too.

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Adding to the Bag with Dearica Hamby Sep 11, 2024

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Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA season, whether she plans to share any 3x3 secrets with her Unrivaled opponents, and the backlash she faced from Aces fans after she filed a federal lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination. Plus, Cathy Engelbert misses the mark, two new entries into the Good Game Hall of Fame, and a milkshake brings Sarah and friends to the yard.

Read ESPN’s anonymous survey of NWSL GMs here
Check out the video of Jill Scott’s live performance of “You Got Me” here
The full WNBA schedule can be found here

Check out the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest research on the impact of playing sports on leadership here
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One Woman Band with Meg Linehan Sep 10, 2024

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Meg Linehan, senior writer at The Athletic, joins Sarah to talk about Alex Morgan’s sudden retirement, the horrors of AI game recaps, and she even helps answer a “dumb question” from the show. Plus, the PWHL has real team names, Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury keep playing with our emotions, and the bills are too damn high.

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And LOL at Sarah Jenkins’ observation about Toronto’s logo here

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K-Y Jelly and and a Slam Dunk Celly Sep 09, 2024

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The Paralympic flame has been extinguished, Angel Reese is out for the season, and Alex Morgan has played her final pro game. But it’s not all bad news! On today’s episode, we introduce you to athletes who’ve done double duty at the Olympics and Paralympics, ask you for sponsors gone wrong and shout out a few dudes.

Watch Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall celebrate with their gold medals here

Watch Trinity Rodman’s awesome dunk celly and high five with Magic Johnson here

Want to see which women have competed at both the Olympics and Paralympics? Here’s that post from Togethxr

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Baby Horse and Ellie the Elephant Sep 06, 2024

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It’s the end of an era. Alex Morgan is retiring and Sarah is still processing. Plus, a late night shoutout to Ellie the Elephant, our favorite football roster submissions (courtesy of a few slices!), and a “What the Fact” about US Open tennis ball equality.

Why are the Ballon d’Or nomination photos so weird? A few of our favs can be seen here
Want to read more about “close encounters of the athletic kind” and AI in sports writing? Check out this story from the Big Lead
The full WNBA schedule – including tune-in info – is here!

The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here!
What is your favorite Alex Morgan memory? Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070
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