Award winning journalist, producer and author Katie Barnes joins Sarah to explain the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” bill that the House passed earlier this week. They discuss who and what could be affected if the Senate passes the bill, potential unintended consequences, and what is and isn’t made clear in the language of the bill. Plus, another un-retirement, PVF players hit the court tonight, and some extremely gay math. Get Katie’s book, “Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender...
Jan 16, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 128
It’s Unrivaled Team Draft Day! Sarah, Alex, and Mish debut a fool-proof points system to help you pick which Unrivaled club to root for in the league’s inaugural season! It’s part hoops draft, part Seventeen magazine quiz and part Buzzfeed personality test. Plus, WoSo wedding szn and super slices have us siced! Want to help contribute essentials to those impacted by the LA fires? The folks at Deep Blue Sports are helping organize a drive. Details can be found here ! All of the Unrivaled rosters,...
Jan 15, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Basketball analyst and former Notre Dame hoops head coach Muffet McGraw joins Sarah to talk about the incredible job her successor Niele Ivey is doing with the program, Hannah Hidalgo’s case for National Player of the Year, the pushback surrounding a post Hidalgo shared on social media last summer, and why the coaching landscape still doesn’t pass the gender bias test. Plus, Team Canada soccer is shaking things up, the coldest pot of beans you ever saw, and some excellent reading recs. Watch Muf...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 126
We nominated, you voted, and now the results of our first ever Slice-ee Awards are in! Plus, Sarah gets you caught up on the latest NWSL headlines, juiciest NCAA hoops upsets and favorites for the first tennis Slam of the year. Then, a PWHL “Good Game, Good Game, Fact You” featuring shattered records and the new iHeart Women’s Sports pods you should add to your rotation. Links to funds helping those affected by the LA wildfires: Donate to The LA Unified School District Education Emergency Relief...
Jan 13, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 125
We close out our “New Year, New Leagues” series with a few more women’s sports leagues to keep tabs on in 2025 and beyond. Plus, Big Citrus convenes to review everything we learned this week, from what excites us most about these new leagues to some lingering questions and concerns. You have one last chance to vote for the Slice-ees (aka our end-of-2024 women’s sports awards) before we reveal the winners next week. Vote here ! Follow the Women’s Lacrosse League here Follow the Northern Super Lea...
Jan 10, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Women’s Elite Rugby (aka WER) is the focus of today’s edition of “New Year, New Leagues.” WER President Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf and Chicago player Betty Nguyen join Sarah to discuss the inspiration for the league, the difference between 7s and 15s, and how each team filled out its roster. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. Follow the WER on Instagram here Follow WER player Emma Farnan on Instagram here Follow Dr. Jessica Hammond-Graf on X here Leave us a voicemail at ...
Jan 09, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Our “New Year, New Leagues” series continues! Pitching legend and GM of the AUSL Volts Cat Osterman joins Sarah to chat all things Athletes Unlimited Softball League. They talk how this league will differ from previous AU softball formats, its groundbreaking year-round insurance policy for athletes, and the stars, stakes, stats and stories to look out for. Follow the AUSL here Purchase season tickets here Follow Cat on Instagram here Follow AUSL player Bubba Nickles here Follow AUSL player Dejah...
Jan 08, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 122
League One Volleyball (aka LOVB) takes center stage for installment #2 of our “New Year, New Leagues” series. LOVB President Rosie Spaulding and Salt Lake City player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss how the league is prioritizing athlete experience and why in-game commentary will sound a little different. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. Watch LOVB! The full season schedule (including tune-in info) can be found here Listen to the “Serving Pancakes” podcast here ...
Jan 07, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 121
We’re starting 2025 with our “New Year, New Leagues” series of shows, bringing you everything you need to know about the new professional women's leagues kickin' off, tippin' off, first pitchin' and first servin’ their way into our hearts in 2025. First up, Unrivaled Basketball president Alex Bazzell joins Sarah to talk about the stars, stakes, stats and stories in the new 3-on-3 league. Follow Unrivaled Basketball here , and follow the basketball clubs too! Lunar Owls BC Rose BC Vinyl BC Mist B...
Jan 06, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 120
We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from. Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth’s podcast series, Tested here (scroll down to find it)! Learn about the history of sex testing, the language Rose & Sa...
Jan 03, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 119
As part of our “Best of 2024” series, here is Sarah’s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats. 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 Williams! Videos here Follow Sarah on s...
Jan 02, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 118
We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah’s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams. Follow Layshia on IG here ! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahs...
Jan 01, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 117
We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Back in August, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine joined Sarah to discuss 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 and watch her film, Half the Road Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow pro...
Dec 31, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 116
We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting with U.S. cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Sarah originally caught up with Jessie in August during the Summer Olympics, but today we’re running back the interview as it’s the height of Jessie’s own competition season. Watch Jessie compete in the 2024-25 Tour de Ski! The full schedule is here ! Learn more about The Emily Program here ! Check out Jessie Diggins’s book “Brave Enough” here ! Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: ...
Dec 30, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 115
It’s time for the first annual Slice-ee Awards!! Sarah, Misha and Alex announce the nominees in each category and ask YOU to cast ballots. Plus, Jane McManus, editor of The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2024, joins Sarah to share her favorite pieces from this year, and chat about her upcoming book The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports. Then a *unique* In Memoriam, and some delights and comforts to offset your New Year’s dread. Submit your ballot for the first ever Slice-ee A...
Dec 24, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra women’s sports bar in Portland, Oregon, joins Sarah to discuss her transition from chef to bar owner, betting her life savings on her vision, how opening the bar changed her relationship with her parents, and how to know a risk is worth taking. Interested in starting your own Sports Bra franchise? Check it out here Follow the Sports Bra on social media! Instagram: @thesportsbrapdx ; Bluesky: @thesportsbra.bsky.social ; Twitter/X: @thesportsbrapdx Leave us ...
Dec 23, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 113
To celebrate the holidays, we present you with three nicely-wrapped segments. We kick off the festivities with a “Yes, And” about one of the best basketball players of all time before handing out a “Good Game, Fact You” and a “What The Fact” to the same recipient. Plus, it only took 112 episodes, but Sarah, Misha and Alex finally decided on a name for themselves. Shoutout to Jordan Robinson for reminding us about the great story about Cheryl Miller’s jersey retirement. Follow Jordan on Bluesky h...
Dec 20, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, hosts of the PWHL’s Jocks In Jills podcast, join Sarah to talk about using their pod to help fans connect with players, the Minnesota Frost’s rollercoaster offseason, Hilary Knight’s scoring resurgence, and Julia’s former summer job as a Historical Interpreter. Plus, it’s time for the NCAA Volleyball Final four, NWSL expansion news, and Sarah’s gotta say goodbye to one of her favorite TV shows. Listen to the Jocks in Jills podcast here And listen to the Emma Mal...
Dec 19, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 111
USC basketball superstar JuJu Watkins and head coach Lindsay Gottlieb join Sarah for a wide-ranging interview. JuJu talks about setting goals for her sophomore season, her recent investment in Unrivaled, and why she thinks the WNBA should change its eligibility rule, while Coach Gottlieb explains how she’s adapted during this time of NIL and dishes on the one surprising thing JuJu needs to work on. Plus, we shed some tears over a USWNT legend, Marta wins the Marta, softball gets organized, and N...
Dec 18, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Group chat is BACK! Sarah is joined by actor, musician and podcast host E.R. Fightmaster and comedy writer and stand-up Erin Foley to talk about their respective podcasts, Caitlin Clark’s Time Magazine interview, marketing the modern female athlete, and the sports “F*** Yous” they’d like to deliver. Plus, the PWHL is back, the WNBA is going international - kind of - and a tip for all those links you clicked but haven’t gotten to. Pick up a copy of Slaying the Trolls! Why the Trolls are Very, Ver...
Dec 17, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 109
It’s always a good time when Sarah, Mish & Alex are on the mic! Your fave Good Game trio tries to give themselves a name and catches up on a busy month of life, work and sports happenings. Plus, a few additions to the co-ed adults sports Etiquette Code, a gingerbread house review, Malort Carols and some favorite holiday traditions. What do you want us to cover or dig into in 2025? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social...
Dec 16, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Paralympic swimmer Anastasia Pagonis joins Sarah to discuss how she prepared for blindness, how her guide dog Radar gives her much-needed confidence, and what it’s like to work with brands to change how people see visually impaired folks. Plus, a What The Fact about moms who coach and Angel City's newest investment in the community. The full NCAA volleyball tournament schedule is here This weekend’s NCAA basketball games can be found here Check out the ESSENCE cover story about Sha’Carri Richard...
Dec 13, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Chris Mosier, team USA athlete and founder of transathlete.com , joins Sarah to discuss what’s keeping him positive and hopeful post-election, how transphobes are using bans and lawsuits in athletics to demonize trans people, and the ways anti-trans rhetoric is affecting cis women in sports, too. Plus, we take a moment to celebrate with you Slices, and ask for your favorite holiday traditions. Follow Chris Mosier here And follow the people/orgs Chris recommended! Chase Strangio is here , Athlete...
Dec 12, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Author Elise Hart Kipness joins Sarah to talk about her transition from journalism to writing fiction, what it’s like to live vicariously through her book’s main character, and the story behind her latest thriller, Dangerous Play , in which reporter Kate Green discovers a dead body in the locker room while covering the USWNT at the Olympics. Plus, Caitlin Clark adds another honor to her resume, a game for the corn farmers among us, and some great books to cozy up by the fire with. Pick up a copy...
Dec 11, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Sarah’s good pals Josh Bard, producer for ESPN’s Around The Horn, and Kelaine Conochan, VP of global sales for Legends, join her for another edition of Group Chat. This time, they talk all things college hoops, attempt to craft an official co-ed adult sports etiquette code, and choose which Unrivaled basketball clubs they’ll be rooting for in January. You heard our 5-rule official etiquette code for coed adult sports. Got a rule you think we should add? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or se...
Dec 10, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Caroline Fitzgerald, CEO and founder of GOALS Sports and host of "The Business Case For Women's Sports" podcast, joins Sarah to discuss the “aha!” moment that pushed her to start her own marketing and consulting business, the immense economic opportunity in women’s sports, and what she’s learned from connecting brands and leagues. Plus, the PWHL is in the game, and Alyssa Naeher’s versatility gets her into the Good Game Hall of Fame. See the list of players selected in the Golden State Valkyries...
Dec 09, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 103
UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close and guard Kiki Rice join Sarah to talk about their #1 ranking, beating the defending champion South Carolina Gamecocks, and handling mini mogul status at age 20. Plus, Toronto Tempo president Teresa Resch hops on to discuss the expansion draft and the accidental leak of her franchise’s team name. Check out the full NCAA Volleyball Tournament bracket here See the women athletes in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports class here Follow the Toronto Tempo on In...
Dec 06, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 102
ESPN basketball reporter Alexa Philipou joins Sarah to talk all things college basketball, including JuJu Watkins' ceiling (is there one?!), the end of South Carolina’s win streak, why UCLA has been her No. 1 all season and whether women's sports media is ready to hold problematic players accountable. Plus, a WNBA website oopsie and the benefits of being part shark. Read Alexa's story about JuJu Watkins here Submit your NCAA volleyball tournament bracket to the Good Game group here *before* 3:30...
Dec 05, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Angel City FC defender Sarah Gorden joins Sarah to talk self-discovery in LA, being the epitome of a soccer mom, using food stamps to help support herself and her son early in her career, and the future of ACFC. Plus, a slice gets something off their chest and a little “Good Game, Good Game, Fact You” to celebrate our 100th episode. Join our NCAA Volleyball Championship Challenge group here What are you celebrating? Have a milestone you wanna brag about? We want to know! Leave us a voicemail at ...
Dec 04, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Forward for the Minnesota Frost and two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, Kelly Pannek, joins Sarah to talk about her goals for season two of the Professional Women's Hockey League, being PWHL teammates with rivals from Team Canada, her new beer "Been There, Won That," and balancing winter hibernation and summer fun. Plus, WNBA schedule release vids, PWHL TV deals and a hoops legend gets double-bruhhhhhh’d. EPISODE NOTES: Check out the 2025 WNBA Regular Season Schedule here Check out the brac...
Dec 03, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 99
