An NFL episode? Yep. With a twist! Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears coaches Lori Locust and Jennifer King join Sarah ahead of their season-opening clash to discuss their career trajectories, women playing football, and whether Sarah’s Bears finally have a good quarterback. Plus, a dip that slaps and the women athletes we’d like to see play football. Get the recipe for Sarah’s favorite tailgate snack here We always love to hear from you. Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leav...
Sep 05, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Sarah's living the suite life at the US Open and caught up with tennis greats Lindsay Davenport, Rennae Stubbs and Ilana Kloss. Plus, we dish on a whole lotta Paralympic success, a slice’s addition to our list of name twins, and Sarah gives an honest review of the popular Honey Deuce cocktail. Read more about the Billie Jean King Cup here Listen to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast here Got a great story about name twins? A doozy about a case of mistaken identity? Send us a note at goodgame@wonde...
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Sarah’s former ESPN radio co-host Prim Siripipat joins the show to help Sarah prepare for her trip to Flushing Meadows, dish on all the delicious food and drink at the US Open, and answer the most important question of all: What color IS a tennis ball? Plus, an entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame you’re sure to a-door, and producer Alex has twins… name twins! Check out Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on A’ja Wilson’s white tees here See Diana Taurasi’s sh*t-eatin’ grin for yourself here Got a gr...
Sep 03, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Angel City FC’s Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley join Sarah to talk about their Instagram show, BFFR (Be F*cking For Real). Plus, Ali dishes on why she thought Syd was "mean" and "dangerous" when they first met, Syd attempts (and fails) to remember all the teams she’s played for and Ali shares the details of a terrifying contract situation. Plus Sarah tries to stoke a rivalry and both players try to dodge a juicy question. Watch BFFR here ! Follow Ali on Instagram Follow Syd on Instagram Watch Syd's ...
Sep 02, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We’re kicking off the long weekend with Paralympic records, Chicago Sky drama, and a juicy question about WNBA couples. Plus, producer Mish gives an insightful and analytical answer about whether the Aces will three-peat, while producer Alex goes off vibes alone. A few Paralympic events to watch today (Friday, August 30): 7:30 am ET: USA Wheelchair Rugby vs. Japan 10:00 am ET: USA Wheelchair Basketball vs. Germany 11:45 am ET: Swimming Finals 3:55 pm ET: Track & Field Finals For U.S. viewers...
Aug 30, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Paralympian powerhouses Alana Nichols and Scout Bassett join Sarah to talk about how they got into adaptive sports, cheating in the Paralympics and why the word “inspirational” should be used with care. Plus, hot corn does more than pop, and we get 'ship names from some slices. Follow Alana on X here Follow Scout on X here Read Everyday Feminism’s explainer on empowerment and objectification here Check out the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" episode on cheating in the Paralympics here Send us your Paral...
Aug 29, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The Paris Paralympics begin today! Sarah talks to Team USA track athlete Noelle Lambert about switching coaches, finding instant success in the long jump, and why she hasn't been able to so much as sniff anything coconut after competing on “Survivor.” Plus, producer Alex shares some Paralympic storylines you need to follow, we ask for some help with a soccer stat, and Sarah calls out a hated workplace phrase she wants to 86 by C.O.B. Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Paralympics at 2pm ET ...
Aug 28, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 32
American tennis pro Taylor Townsend joins Sarah to reflect on winning her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon earlier this year, playing doubles with Boris Kodjoe, and adjusting when shit goes sideways. Plus, a “Yes, And” honoring multi-sport pioneer Althea Gibson, a “Good Game Play of the Day” we should all strive to make, and a not-so-sentimental goodbye to former Chicago Sky mascot, Sky Guy. Read the New York Times story on Althea Gibson here Check out episodes of Fuse TV’s Like A Girl here Follow ...
Aug 27, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The NWSL is the first American pro sports league to eliminate the draft and we talk to the people who made it happen. NWSL Players Association president Tori Huster and executive director Meghann Burke join Sarah to talk about the landmark collective bargaining agreement and the “free agency” frenzy that will get underway next week. Plus, the tears flow over jersey retirements (Megan Rapinoe and Maya Moore-Irons in the same weekend?! Why?!) and a lesson on Hall of Fame induction. The 2024 Paris ...
Aug 26, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Director and producer Jen Karson-Strauss joins Sarah to talk through the process of making “No Place Like Nebraska,” a new E:60 documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at Nebraska volleyball. Plus, we outline the highlights of the NWSL’s huge CBA news, answer a great question from a slice, and debut our first ever “Weird Flex, But Okay” courtesy of producer Alex. Watch “No Place Like Nebraska,” which debuts this Sunday at 5pm ET on ESPN and ESPN+. You can stream it here Got questions ...
Aug 23, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Women’s basketball experts LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby join Sarah to talk which WNBA teams are legit title contenders, a shared hatred of the idiots in their mentions, and a “Fight Me” featuring the best WNBA championship teams of all time. Plus, a shoutout to slices across the globe and venereal disease or candy? Check out the Angel Reese x Reese’s Pieces merch collection here ! Follow LaChina on X here ! Follow Terrika on X here ! Check out Athlos NYC here ! You know we always l...
Aug 22, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The Athletic staff writer Steph Yang joins Sarah to talk about the USWNT winning gold, reports of a new NWSL CBA and San Diego hiring Landon Donovan as interim head coach. Plus, the return of No Dumb Questions, we ride a rollercoaster with a USWNT legend, and producer Alex goes on a field trip! Follow Steph Yang on X here Bookmark The Athletic's women's soccer hub here Listen to Full Time with Meg Linehan here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwor...
Aug 21, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Indiana Fever beat reporter Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar joins Sarah to talk about the Fever’s ascent, how Caitlin Clark has been used to fuel culture wars, and the moment Chloe realized that Clark was a big deal. Plus, Becky Hammon responds to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit, A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo’s soft launch, and we celebrate some sold out soccer. Read more about Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit here From the vault… Read the story Chloe Peterson wrote in 2020, headlined, “Iowa women’s basketball fres...
Aug 20, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Sarah turns [redacted]! And, producer Mish hops in the mix to dish on the first week of WNBA action post-Olympic break, including why Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever might ruin a team’s season come playoff time. Plus, some TOP TIER “sportsmanship,” a “What The Fact” that shows how much work needs to be done before we achieve equity in coaching, and a team of footballers worthy of entry into the “Good Game Hall of Fame.” Listen to producer Mish on “Gotta Get Up!” here Read the first book in t...
Aug 19, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 25
It’s a jam-packed episode, y’all. Olympic 100m hurdles gold medalist Masai Russell tells Sarah about why she’s working out just days after winning in Paris, the DMV’s secret sauce and how her failures helped her reach the top of the sports world. Plus, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine discusses 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 , watch her film, Half the Road & check out H...
Aug 16, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Reporters Erica L. Ayala and Lindsay Schnell just left Paris and have stories to tell about witnessing USA Basketball's quest for an eighth straight gold medal. Plus, a potential status upgrade for the runner-ups of the world and a “Fight Me!” featuring non-basketball athletes who would shine in a game of 3-on-3. Check out the full WNBA Schedule here ! Phoenix Mercury @ Chicago Sky, 8pm ET on Prime Washington Mystics @ Minnesota Lynx, 8pm ET on ESPN3 and League Pass New York Liberty @ Los Angele...
Aug 15, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Khristina Williams, host of “In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams,” joins to preview the second half of the WNBA season. Plus, everyone watches women’s sports (duh), an explanation of why the Paralympics require patience, and a primer on a new pro women’s soccer league. Listen to “In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams” here Check out the bronze clock necklace Flavor Flav made for Jordan Chiles here Want to try baking those famous chocolate chip muffins yourself? The recipe is he...
Aug 14, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The Paris Olympics were a wild ride! They might be over but stay strapped in, cause we’re giving you our Olympic highs and lows, info on how to keep watching your favorite women athletes from the Games, and a *teensy-weensy* dose of Sarah’s inner ugly American. The story we mentioned about UNC soccer can be found here The 2024 WNBA schedule is here The 2024 NWSL schedule is here Athletes Unlimited Softball schedule is here Watch some of Raygun’s “moves” here Our favorite Raygun memes can be foun...
Aug 13, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The Paris Olympics concluded with plenty of drama and last-minute heroics—we’re here to unpack it all, from USA Basketball’s gold medal slugfest to Emma Hayes making USWNT captain Lindsey Horan cry. Plus, a full breakdown of the gymnastics drama surrounding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal and some Olympic history that even producer Alex didn’t know! Read more about the history of the Tour de France Femmes via this 2022 story that producer Alex wrote and – if you want to learn more – check out Kathry...
Aug 12, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Start your weekend early by indulging in a charcuterie board of Olympic stories! As the Paris Games wind down, we feast on the U.S. basketball dynasty, nibble at the breaking competition and feed you a wrestling story you need to know. Plus, statues you wanna see and astronauts we wanna rescue. Submit your suggestion for the Toronto WNBA team name here Check out Angel Reese’s Reebok collection here Watch Sha’Carri Richardson anchor the U.S. 4x100m relay team in prelims here Read more about Vines...
Aug 09, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Former USWNT soccer stars Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn join Sarah to talk post-match eats, the Emma Hayes era, and preview the USA v. Brazil gold medal match. Plus, a Whopper with a side of gold (extra salt) and proof that when one person cheats, everybody loses. Check out the hilarious social media trend from the top of the show here ! 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 W...
Aug 08, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast, joins Sarah to gender verification testing in track and field, how efforts to achieve fairness exclude some women from competing, the boxing controversy in these Olympics and how sports are wrestling with human sex not being binary. Plus, a reminder to turn in your homework and a USWNT moment that has the show reimagining international soccer’s Golden Boot award. Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth’s podcast series, Tested Here ! Read the Scientific Ame...
Aug 07, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Sarah gets perspective on Olympic pressure from someone who knows it well but isn’t currently enduring it, American cross-country skier and Winter Games gold medalist Jessie Diggins. Diggins talks watching versus competing, the post-Olympic letdown, and how society reacts to athlete emotions. Plus, a USWNT v. Germany soccer preview, the results of our Chicago-style vote on listener names, and we hear your favorite Olympic memories! Check out Jordan Chiles’ reaction to earning the bronze medal in...
Aug 06, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Sarah gives flowers to medaling Olympians from smaller countries and shouts out her fellow "olds." Plus, producer Alex answers your burning Olympic questions, we consider how drag queens could get more involved at the Olympics and a marble-ous “Yes, And!” you shouldn't take for granite. Check out Sierra Rooney’s study on monuments to historical women here ! Check out Diana Moskovitz’s story on spotter rules in gymnastics here ! Check out ESPN’s documentary “144” about the 2020 W...
Aug 05, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ari Saperstein, host of the gymnastics podcast, Blind Landing, joins Sarah to talk about the individual all-around final, Simone Biles’ greatness and his list of athletes to watch in this weekend’s apparatus finals. Plus, Olympic boxing blows up the internet and all the Paris tea you can handle. Vote on our listener names! Here’s the link to make your voice heard! Listen to Ari’s podcast, Blind Landing Follow Lindsay Gibbs and subscribe to her Power Plays newsletter ! On Twitter, follow Ari here...
Aug 02, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Around the Horn producer Josh Bard and Kelaine Conochan, an ultramarathoner and VP of global sales for Legends, join Sarah for another edition of Group Chat! The trio discusses what *still* needs to change in women’s sports coverage, respond to a listener email and talk USA 3x3’s bumpy Olympic start. Plus, a "Fight Me!" featuring Olympic athletes they'd like to see star in a feature film. Fight Us! Send us your list at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or on social Follow Ilona &a...
Aug 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ahead of their Olympic debut, 1500-meter runner Nikki Hiltz joins Sarah to talk about how their TikTok algorithm knew their identity before they did, how they’ve prioritized their mental health, what being nonbinary and trans means to them and trying to meet people in the middle. Plus, a show correction sends Sarah into timeout. Leave us a voicemail about your favorite memory of watching the Olympics as a kid – we may even play it on the show! 872-204-5070 Email us your final suggestions for wha...
Jul 31, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sheryl Swoopes, one of basketball’s greatest players EVER, joins Sarah to talk about her early stardom, playing while parenting, Athletes Unlimited Basketball, the growth of the WNBA and her response when opinions about Caitlin Clark devolved into personal attacks. Plus, a What The Fact that will enrage you and an Olympic basketball Good Game, Good Game, Fact You that'll blow your mind! Follow Sheryl Swoopes on social! Instagram: @airswoopes22 Learn more about AU Basketball: https://auprosports....
Jul 30, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
CBC Sports senior contributor Shireen Ahmed joins Sarah to give a lowdown on the drone-driven spy scandal overshadowing Canadian soccer. Plus, producer Alex Azzi shares some Olympic factoids that are guaranteed to impress your friends, so long as your friends are also Olympic nerds. What Olympic questions do you have? Try to stump producer Alex. Reach out to Alex on X @ByAlexAzzi or leave us a voicemail 872-204-5070 or send us an email goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Shireen Ahmed on soci...
Jul 29, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Maggie Steffens -- widely regarded as the best water polo player in the world(!) -- joins Sarah to set the record straight on how tough her sport is (spoiler alert: they CAN'T touch the bottom of the pool), team hype man Flavor Flav, and how seeing Taylor Swift helped Team USA prepare for the Olympics. Watch Maggie compete in Paris! The full U.S. women's water polo schedule can be viewed here We’re still looking for listener names! Send us your suggestions! You can leave us a voicemail at 872-20...
Jul 27, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
