Herlights

Latest Episodes:

EP 292: LIVE from Chicago with WNBA beat reporter Annie Costabile Nov 12, 2024

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Annie Costabile, a WNBA and Chicago Sky beat reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins host Erin Foley onstage at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago. Costabile's distinguished career has included broadcast journalism, sideline reporting, studio work and hosting/producing the Equal Play podcast.

Foley & Costabile discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2024 WNBA season, WNBA fits, Liberty-Lynx finals, covering the Chicago Sky roller coaster and how Costabile's hard work landed her the dream job in her hometown.

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EP 291: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Fortune Feimster Nov 05, 2024

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Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic/actor Fortune Feimster to talk about their mutual fandom for the USWNT. Fortune shares the story of attending an open practice in New Zealand, announcing the 2024 Olympic roster and watching the 2015 World Cup finals together.

We're also diving into the latest matches against Iceland and Argentina, Naomi Girma's scoring bonanza, celebrating caps, the influx of debutants and how Emma Hayes has brought joy back to the team. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

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Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

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EP 290: Stand-Up Comic Bridget McManus Oct 29, 2024

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Host Erin Foley welcomes back comedian Bridget McManus to review a new reality show called "The Off Season" which features 11 professional women's soccer players living in a house in Miami for 3 weeks during - you guessed it - the off season.

The six-episode, half-hour series follows them training, partying and living together. QUOTE "For the first time in sports history, some of the best players, rivals and teammates across a league are living in one house with uncensored access to their personal stories, interpersonal relationships and on-field journey."

The creator and EP is Midge Purce - a forward for Gotham FC who teamed up with Alexis Ohanian and the reality TV producer Alex Baskin. We break down the first two episodes - which we loved. You don't have to be a huge soccer fan to enjoy the show - or even have watched any of the episodes. We've got you covered! Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights

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Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

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EP 289: Former Tennis Pro & USTA President Katrina Adams Oct 22, 2024

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Katrina Adams has done it all in the world of tennis - player, coach, commentator, former CEO and President of the USTA (the first black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position), Chair of the ITF Fed Cup and Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis Education Center. She's the author of the book "Own the Arena" a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the U.S. Open and lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.

We take a tennis deep dive and talk rule changes, on-court coaching, momentum shifts, champion mindsets, running the US OPEN, Serena Williams and her lifelong effort to grow the game of tennis. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights

Katrina Adams www.https://katrinamadams.com/

Harlem Junior Tennis Education Program: https://hjtep.org

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Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

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EP 288: LIVE from Seattle with Coach Laura Harvey & Haley Kopmeyer Oct 15, 2024

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Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey and former NWSL goalie Haley Kopmeyer join host Erin Foley onstage in Seattle at Rough & Tumble Women's Sports Bar for the first live episode! Drinks were served and women's sports were celebrated. The perfect kick-off to a five city tour.

Foley, Harvey and Kop discuss the changes the NWSL's new CBA will bring to the league, the emergence of the USL Super League, rule changes, low blocks, a life-threatening trip to Japan, the growth of women's sports and the moment they knew they belonged. And of course, drones, because Foley can't let that go. Enjoy!

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Rough & Tumble: https://www.roughandtumblepub.com/

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EP 287: A Bar of Their Own's Jillian Hiscock Oct 08, 2024

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Jillian Hiscock is the owner of A Bar of Their Own — Minneapolis' go to spot for women's sports. Jillian combined her passion for women's sports and her skills as a community organzer to create an inclusive, welcoming spot to watch all the big games. Walk in, grab a seat and get ready to watch ALL WOMEN'S SPORTS — ALL THE TIME. Game. Set. Match.

We talk about how the bar came to fruition, obstacles she faced along the way, collecting sports memorabilia for the walls, a visit from Billie Jean King and of course, what the fans like to eat, drink and watch. Buckle up herlighters, Jillian's enthusiasm will have you feeling good all day long. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights

A Bar of Their Own https://www.abaroftheirown.com/

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Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/

Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

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EP 286: Stand-Up Comic Kaycee Conlee Oct 01, 2024

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Kaycee Conlee (The Tonight Show) and host Erin Foley celebrate one of the greatest times of the year — the WNBA Playoffs!

The semifinals are in full swing with the NY Liberty and CT Sun grabbing game one. Foley and Conlee recap Stewy's big night, Plum vs Spike Lee, Mabrey's three-point party and the nerdy excitement for game two adjustments. Also, some thoughts on the regular season and the league's coaching carousel. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

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Kaycee Conlee: https://kayceeconlee.com/

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour

Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

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EP 285: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Cameron Esposito Sep 24, 2024

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Cameron Esposito (ABC's A Million Little Things, Queery) and host Erin Foley plunge into the world of swmming. We discuss Cameron's early days of captaining her high school swim team to becoming a competitive open ocean swimmer.

Foley and Esposito also highlight the Olympians - Ledecky, Huske and Walsh as well as icons from past games. And of course, there can't be a conversation about swimming without mentioning Diana Nyad and her mind-blowing accomplishments.

Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights

Cameron Esposito: https://www.cameronesposito.com/

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour

Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

EP 284: Sports Agent Lesley Feldman Sep 17, 2024

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Lesley Feldman is a former UCLA softball national champion, lawyer and co-founder of the Players Collxctive, a management agency focusing on female athletes. She specializes in contract negotiation, athlete brand management, business strategy, and helping brands navigate the women's sport industry.

She provides a unique view of the business side of sports and how the NIL changed the landscape for female athletes. Her passion to create opportunities for her clients so they can continue to play the game they love is so impressive.

Lesley still works full-time at her law firm but somehow finds a way to also run the Players Collxctive — she needs to be cloned. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!

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Lesley Feldman: Players Collxctive

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Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

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EP 283: Emmy Nominated Writer/Performer Shantira Jackson Sep 10, 2024

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Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth, The Amber Ruffin Show) and host Erin Foley discuss the WNBA groundbreaking documentary Power of the Dream - the empowering and unlikely true story of how a group of professional women's basketball players took on a WNBA team owner and rallied behind now — Senator Raphael Warnock, forever changing the landscape of their sport and the course of U.S. politics.

The documentary was produced by Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, Tracee Ellis Ross and Dawn Porter — who also directed it.

Foley and Jackson take a deep dive on the doc — shining a light on the WNBA players' heroic activism (on an off the court) during a global pandemic. The reviews are in...it's a must see! Plus, the feel good moment of the week.

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights

Shantira Jackson: https://www.shantira.com/

Email the show: erin@herlights.com

Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/

Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic