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 th...
Sep 17, 2024•50 min•Ep. 284
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...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 283
Jen Barnes is the owner of Rough & Tumble - Seattle's pub for women's sports. Jen is a life-long athlete, superfan, entrepreneur and tireless champion of women on and off the field. Barnes created a magical hub for women's sports, described as the most intimate stadium experience Seattle has to offer: cold beer within reach, a full menu that knows both classic and hometeam favorites, and a stunning space that’s anything but the cheap seats. She shares the story of how Rough & Tumble came...
Sep 03, 2024•47 min•Ep. 282
Kathryn Bertine is a retired pro cyclist, author, activist and documentary filmmaker. During her pro career in cycling, she was a three-time Caribbean Champion, six-time national champion of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) and raced five years on pro circuit. Off the bike, Bertine is a filmmaker, activist and author of four nonfiction books. As an advocate for equality in women’s sports, Bertine started the social activism movement Le Tour Entier in an effort to bring parity to women’s professional ro...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 281
Saskia Webber - NCAA All-American, Olympian, '99er, ACFC Investor and NWSL analyst - there isn't anything she hasn't accomplished in the soccer world. Her amazing career has helped paved the way for generations of USWNT players. We discuss the gold medal game against Brazil, Emma Hayes' special sauce, what it takes to be a success in goal, coaching on the college level, Scurry-Solo-Naeher and her new career as a NWSL analyst and reporter. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube:...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 280
Michelle Beadle has done it all in the world of sports reporting — from bull riding to basketball and everything in between. She not only survived but thrived in a male dominated arena. She's co-hosted ESPN's SportsNation, SportsCenter, Get Up and NBA Countdown. You can listen to her talk sports on Sirius XM's "Beadle & Decker" every day from 12-3pm ET. We discuss her incredible career, the challenges facing female sports reporters, the popularity of the WNBA, what it will take to keep the m...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 279
Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic and host of A&E's Find My Country House, Trish Suhr! We're back covering the Olympics - all things Simone Biles & Gymnastics, the epic Women's Rugby Sevens bronze medal match, USWNT vs Japan, Sha'Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky and of course, the nails. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Erin Foley & Friends Comedy Benefit Show for Watch Me! Sports Bar Email the show: erin@herlights.com ...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 278
Host Erin Foley welcomes comic-writer-drone specialist Bridget McManus! We're covering the Olympics this week - hot takes on the Opening Ceremony, the Canadian Women's Soccer drone scandal, USWNT games against Zambia and Germany, Rugby, Women's Diving, Swimming and also...aliens. The podcast went off the rails so buckle up Herlighters. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Erin Foley & Friends Comedy Benefit Show for Watch Me! Sports Bar...
Jul 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 277
Host Erin Foley recaps her epic roadtrip to Phoenix, AZ for the WNBA All-Star Weekend. From Allisha Gray's skills challenge and 3-point contest victories to the WNBA All-Star's win over Team USA, Foley brings you all the inside scoop. Arike, Clarke, Reese, Wilson, Taurasi - it was 116 degrees on and off the court. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://...
Jul 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 276
Dana Goldberg, comedian and co-host of The Daily Beans podcast, joins host Erin Foley in the studio to discuss COPA 71 — an incredible documentary about the unofficial 1971 Women's World Cup in Mexico, a moment virtually erased from the history of soccer. Filmmakers Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine use player interviews and archival footage to share the story of these pioneering women who can finally be celebrated 50 years later. It's one of the most maddening AND empowering stories you'll ever c...
Jul 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 275
Sarah Spain is a rockstar. She's an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist for the last two decades, with a dozen-plus years at ESPN, working as a radio and podcast host, television personality, producer and writer. Spain is on the Gatorade Women's Advisory Board and was formerly a minority owner of the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League. Also, did I mention that she was a heptathlete in college? But it’s her amazing sense of humor and love for women’s sports that’...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 274
Host Erin Foley welcomes UCLA Softball Associate Head Coach Kirk Walker! Kirk has helped guide UCLA to seven NCAA Championships and 17 Women's College World Series appearances. We talk about his coaching career, the state of softball and the incredible legacy of being the first openly gay Division I NCAA coach. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: http...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 273
Host Erin Foley recaps the week's biggest stories in women's sports. USWNT Olympic roster picks, Head Coach Casey Stoney out at San Diego, WNBA Commissioner's Cup, WNBA upsets, USA Gymnastics injuries and the NY Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic...
Jun 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 272
Award-winning author and journalist Lyndsey D'Arcangelo joins host Erin Foley in the studio to talk all things WNBA. We hit all the hot topics — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, USA Basketball Olympic Roster, Highlights and Lowlights of the '24 season as well as predictions for the Finals. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erink...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 271
Host Erin Foley welcomes football icon Dr. Jen Welter to the show. Welter is the first woman to coach in the NFL and play in a men's professional football league. She's a two-time gold medalist for the Women's US Tackle National Team, earning a PHD in psychology along the way. We spoke about her journey in football and the opportunities she helped create for the women working in football today. She's a trailblazer and an all around bad-ass. Plus, Doris Burke (another trailblazer) is the feel goo...
Jun 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 270
Hall of Fame soccer player Tish Venturini Hoch joins host Erin Foley in the studio. We cover the USWNT's games against South Korea, Coach Emma Hayes' Olympic roster decisions, Tish's investment in ACFC and taking home gold in the '96 games. Plus, the feel good moment of the week includes Tish, Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm! Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfo...
Jun 11, 2024•58 min
Host Erin Foley welcomes ESPN journalist Alyssa Roenigk, who heads to Paris next month to cover the Olympics. Our conversation provides insights into the world of Olympic coverage and the challenges faced by journalists. We also do a deep dive on USA gymnastics, the inclusion of new sports, and the excitement for upcoming events like surfing and skateboarding. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Er...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 268
Host Erin Foley relays all the fun stories from attending the ACFC/San Diego Wave soccer match, along with being one of the 19K fans at the LA Sparks/Indiana Fever basketball game. Plus, a deep dive into NCAA Softball – the WCWS is finally here! Foley ends the episode with the feel-good moment of the week, inspired by a women’s sports bar in Minneapolis. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: ...
May 29, 2024•49 min•Ep. 267
Host Erin Foley and guest Shelagh Ratner (NBC's Last Comic Standing) discuss the new ESPN four-part documentary series Full Court Press, featuring basketball superstars Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice. Foley and Ratner highlight the show's balance between on-court performances and off-court struggles, and the impact it has in creating personal connections with the players. The reviews are in...it's a must see! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: eri...
May 21, 2024•44 min•Ep. 266
Host Erin Foley discusses the impact of Caitlin Clark while celebrating the historical moments and individuals that have contributed to the growth of women's sports. Plus five WNBA storylines heading into the 2024 season, NWSL coverage and the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy! 1:03 Women's sports are having a moment 7:00 Five WNBA storylines 20:40 NWSL coverage 35:54 Feel Good moment of the week Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley...
May 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 264
Trish Suhr joins me in the virtual booth to talk sports, life and the life of sports in 2020. Bubbles, empty seats, new relationships, senior communities and a championship for Trish's Dodgers. This episode has it all! Happy Holidays! #ladypower Erin Foley: IG @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic Trish Suhr: IG @TrishSuhr www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take 5 seconds to give us a 5 star review on iTunes and subscribe! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spor…lls/id635036320
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Kelly Crandall, NASCAR beat reporter, joins me in the studio! Whether you enjoy NASCAR or don't know much about it (like myself)this episode is a winner. Crandall talks event coverage, car vs driver, the role of women on and off the track and re-opening on May 17th. Enjoy! #ladypower Erin Foley: IG @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic Kelly Crandall: Twitter @KellyCrandall www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take 5 seconds to give us a 5 star review on iTunes and subscribe! podcasts.apple.com/us/p...
May 07, 2020•59 min
#261: Graham Elwood aka Mr. WNBA joins me in the studio! After a brief hiatus, SWB is back and we're talking all things WNBA. 2020 draft highlights, players on the move, season predictions and Foley's pitch to get these amazing athletes back on the court. Enjoy! #wnba #ladypower Instagram @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic www.sportswithoutballs.com Give us a 5 star review on iTunes & subscribe! Please! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-without-balls/id635036320
Apr 29, 2020•57 min
#260: For the record, women play professional baseball! I was so excited to talk to Matthew & Jewel about their documentary - Hardball: The Girls of Summer. The film follows the top female baseball players, all members of the globally ranked US National Team, highlighting their fight for equality, recognition, and acceptance in a sport that continues to exclude women and girls. Dust off your gloves sports fans and let's support these awesome athletes! To see a video of the podcast and for mo...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Sue Wicks, WNBA All-Star & HOF, joins me in the studio. Wicks dominated on every court - from Rutgers University to European Leagues to the New York Liberty. She's a Hall of Famer, a gay icon and now an oyster farmer in Long Island! Her stories are epic. Grab a beer and hit play - you're going to love this one. #ladypower To see a video of the podcast and for more SWB, go to patreon.com/sportswithoutballs! Instagram @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take ...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN Senior Writer, joins me in the studio! For the past 16 years Alyssa has covered the Olympics, X Games, Tennis Grand Slams and everything in between. We talk about her writing process from pitch to paper, life on the road, the coverage for women's sports and our mutual love for Ace Ventura: Pet Detective! She's the best. Enjoy! For more SWB, go to www.patreon.com/sportswithoutballs Instagram @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take 5 seconds...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Ruth Harker is a trailblazer in Women's Soccer, playing on the first USWNT in 1985, which led to the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991. She's a member of the UMSL Soccer Hall of Fame and will be inducted into the St Louis Soccer HOF this fall. She's a goalkeeper. She's a badass. She's a pioneer. Enjoy! For more SWB, go to www.patreon.com/sportswithoutballs Instagram @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take 5 seconds to give us a 5 star review on iTunes and su...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Meghan Klingenberg, 2015 World Cup Champ & 2017 NWSL Champ, joins me in the studio! We talk Portland Thorns, USWNT, her love of Pittsburgh, our appreciation for Jeff Van Gundy and her new lifestyle brand RE-INC. She's truly one of my favorites on and off the pitch. Enjoy! For more SWB, go to https://www.patreon.com/sportswithoutballs Instagram @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take 5 seconds to give us a 5 star review on iTunes and subscribe! podcasts.app...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Serena DeJesus, the Southpaw Outlaw, joins me in the studio to talk all things MMA. Serena walks me through the dynamics of MMA - Grappling, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu - her skill set is unreal - and how the sport has helped her battle autism. Her story in and out of the octagon is incredibly inspiring! Lady Power! For more SWB, go to patreon.com/sportswithoutballs! Instagram @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take 5 seconds to give us a 5 star review on iTunes and sub...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Caitlin Murray, sportswriter and author of the book "The National Team" and stand-up comic Jen Kober (Netflix, The Purge) joined me on stage at the Funhouse Lounge for the Portland Queer Comedy Festival. We covered soccer, tennis and ice hockey in Louisiana! Enjoy! For bonus content and to support the show go to patreon.com/sportswithoutballs Instagram @erinkfoley, Twitter @erinfoleycomic www.sportswithoutballs.com Please take 5 seconds to give us a 5 star review on iTunes and subscribe! https:/...
Jul 23, 2019•59 min
