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That's What She Said with Sarah Spain

ESPN, Sarah Spainespnradio.espn.com
Sarah Spain profiles guests from the world of sports, comedy, music and beyond to share the stories of their lives and their journeys to success.
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Episodes

Lasting Impression: Frank Caliendo

Sarah talks with comedian Frank Caliendo about how his first stage was on the baseball diamond, how he hurt his back tying his shoes, what he learned in an acting class, how he's trying to change his routine, and an embarrassing moment with a celebrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 20191 hr 20 min

Leadership: Muffet McGraw

Sarah talks to Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw about how she got her nickname, the best and worst parts about being at the same place for 30+ years, her press conference answer that went viral, and her rivalry with Geno Auriemma and UCONN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 06, 20191 hr 8 min

Trailblazer: Beth Mowins

Sarah talks to ESPN play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins about knowing what she wanted to do from an early age, how playing point guard has helped her in her career, finding her voice, the choreographed dance that every broadcast is, and how she deals with critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 201958 min

The Brow: Anthony Davis

Sarah talks to Lakers forward Anthony Davis about growing up in Chicago, the most scared he's ever been, whether or not he's been in a fist fight, and something his future spouse better be ok with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 20197 min

Fight On: Jake Olson

Sarah talks to former USC long snapper Jake Olson about his cancer diagnosis which led to him going blind, deciding to continuing playing sports, the nerves involved with his snap at USC, and the time he tricked a friend with a fake eye ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 20191 hr

Bountiful: Holly Rowe

Sarah talks to Holly Rowe about having weekly progress reports with her parents as a child, taking a basketball class taught by Rick Majerus, how ESPN has changed in the past 20 years, keeping a joy journal, and how cancer made her live a bigger life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 20191 hr

Meant to Be: Taylor Twellman

Sarah talks to Taylor Twellman about growing up in a family littered with professional athletes, choosing to play soccer over a MLB contract, how living in Europe during 9/11 changed his life, missing out on the World Cup, how concussions derailed his career, and who he would want to play him in a movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 20191 hr 15 min

Easy Going: Tim Cowlishaw

Sarah talks to Tim Cowlishaw about how he took a year off from college because of a girl, his circuitous route in journalism that led him back to Dallas, forming a relationship with Jimmy Johnson, and how an athlete inspired him to share his own battles with alcohol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 20191 hr 3 min

Dream Job: Jason Benetti

Sarah talks to play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti about his cerebral palsy, getting the job he's wanted since elementary school, why he decided to go to law school after he was already a broadcaster, his fascination with comedy and how he incorporates it into his work, and how he manages to fit 220+ game broadcasts into a calendar year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 20191 hr 10 min

Therapy Couch: Chelsea Handler

Sarah talks to Chelsea Handler about her new outlook on therapy, the symbolic power of oranges, getting back into stand-up comedy, and the time she dealt with a different kind of turbulence on an airplane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 201957 min

Chalk It Up: Woody Paige

Sarah talks to Woody Paige about how his marriage to a future Rolling Stone editor led him into sports, why he ended up in Denver, dealing with depression, and why he intentionally referred to an Around the Horn colleague by the wrong name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 20191 hr 9 min

The Mouth of the South: Paul Finebaum

Sarah talks with Paul Finebaum about his beef with Drake, how a caller led to the biggest break of his career, the presidential candidate who didn't know who Nick Saban is, and his thoughts on The Paul Fine-bucket that's used on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 04, 20191 hr 1 min

A Journalism OG: Bob Ryan

Sarah talks with Bob Ryan about starting at The Boston Globe the same day as Peter Gammons, how he used to be called "The Commissioner," his frosty relationship with a former Celtics head coach, the radio interview he most regrets doing, and how he'd like to change the constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 20191 hr 7 min

Be True to Who You Are: Dianna Russini

Sarah talks with ESPN's Dianna Russini about punching an opponent in the face as a college athlete, getting a prestigious internship by answering a riddle, replying to an email 10 years later, covering the tragedy at Sandy Hook, and why she needs to unfollow Tom Brady on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 20191 hr 7 min

Forever Ready: The '99ers

Sarah talks with Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, and Briana Scurry about the 20th anniversary of their World Cup run, whether or not their legacy is what they thought it would be, and the strengths and weaknesses of the 2019 team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 201955 min

From Shadow Artist to Billions: Brian Koppelman

Sarah talks with Brian Koppelman about leaving his early success in the recording industry to pursue a career in writing, how his film Rounders became a cult hit, why he and his writing partner chose to write Billions, and how he decided to try standup comedy shortly after his 40th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 201959 min

Ball is Life

Sarah talks with WNBA superstar and ESPN NBA Analyst Chiney Ogwumike about how she spent her first ever basketball practice in the bathroom, being mentored by Condoleezza Rice, making a viral video while she was in college, being drafted #1 overall, how she was recently traded to her older sister's team, and the time she had a bad hair day on national television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 20191 hr 6 min

Zest: Ron Magill

Sarah chats with Ron Magill about working on Miami Vice, meeting Barbara Streisand, what makes Dwyane Wade scream and run like a child, the benevolence of Shaquille O'Neal, how getting bitten by a crocodile led to him meeting his wife, the email Dan Le Batard wrote to executives after Ron appeared on SportsCenter, and the time he was almost killed by an elephant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 20191 hr 3 min

Likeability: David Jacoby

Sarah talks with David Jacoby about how most people think his last name is his first name, how he used to hustle tourists in NYC, how he once wrote 500 trivia questions in a day for ESPN, why he wouldn't move to Bristol, developing SportsNation, the rise and fall of Grantland, and the gradual ascension of Jalen & Jacoby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 20191 hr 23 min

Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger

Sarah talks with Team USA runner Chris Mosier about teaching adults karate as a 10-year-old, being a mascot in college, making the decision to transition, challenging and eventually changing International Olympic Committee policies, and misconceptions about the trans community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 09, 20191 hr 9 min
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