Good Game with Sarah Spain

Women’s volleyball reporter and host of the Side Out Society podcast Tiffany Oshinsky joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s NCAA volleyball Final Four in Kansas City, discuss the biggest upsets and surprises from the tournament, and take a pop quiz on city nicknames. Plus, tripling up the triple doubles, winning by a Mississippi, and we’ll take one year for one million, Alex.  Follow Side Out Society on Instagram here  Listen to the Side Out Society podcast here Watch Lauren Betts’ reaction to sister Sienna’s first bucket here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, multi-sport phenom Oksana Masters sat down with producer Alex to discuss how she’s persevered through dozens of injuries and surgeries to become the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history, her caffeine-fueled goals for life after competition, and the advice she'd give up-and-coming competitors (but never follow herself). Plus, labor divisions expand, a trophy-worthy flick and kick, and a coach we'd never play for.  Follow Oksana on Instagram here Pick up a copy of Oksana’s memoir here Read Ben Pickman’s reporting on the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations here Read more about the dismissal of Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the Las Vegas Aces here Check out the Toronto Tempo’s uniforms here Read more about the collapse of Grand Slam Track here Watch Jacqueline Ovalle’s award-winning goal here And watch all 11 nominated goals here The PWHL schedule can be found here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary soccer player Michelle Akers joins Sarah to talk about Origin Story: The 85ers, a new podcast documenting the first U.S. Women's National Team, the topless surf outing that resulted in a lasting nickname, and the joy, injuries and heartbreak that came with setting into motion 40 years of U.S. women’s soccer dominance. Plus, the field beats the favorite, a caucus teams up with a union, and a quicker-than-quick quadragenarian. Read Jeff Kassouf’s story on the NWSL's "High Impact Player" mechanism here Read the feature on Midge Purce in Women’s Health here Find the ever-updating list of NWSL free agent signings here Learn more out the podcast Origin Story: The 85ers here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justine Siegel and Assia Grazioli-Venier of the soon-to-launch Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) joined Sarah to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of getting the league up and running, the decision to start with four teams in coastal cities but play the inaugural season in the Midwest, and the emotions they expect to feel when they witness the first pitch of the first women’s pro baseball league in 70 years. Plus, the long-awaited return of “What the Fact" -- and it's one that's sure to get your blood boiling. Read Alex’s 2020 story about women’s baseball here Follow the WPBL on Instagram here, on Facebook here, and on TikTok here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former WNBA player, coach and sometime reality star Ty Young joins Sarah to discuss all the offseason options now available to players, the reality of being on reality TV, working under Teresa Weatherspoon, and her shock at the WNBA legend getting just one year at the helm in Chicago. Plus, is it possible that winning too much is a bad thing?  SHOW NOTES:  Read Jeff Kassouf’s reporting the NWSL’s latest salary proposal here  The NCAA volleyball tournament schedule and bracket can be found here The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here Check out photos from Christen Westphal & Maddie Pogarsh’s wedding here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth Mowins, longtime play-by-play announcer and OG women’s hoops broadcaster, joins Sarah to discuss the most memorable moments from her legendary career, the changes she’s seen in the women’s college basketball landscape over the years, the biggest winners, losers, surprises and disappointments of this NCAA hoops season so far, and her advice to those looking to follow in her footsteps. Plus, a timely celebration, a hot ‘n spicy Hoops And Gay Shit dispatch, and eat up — its pancake season! Get your tickets for the USWNT’s January friendlies here Read the full TIME “Athlete of the Year” story on A’ja Wilson here The NCAA volleyball tournament schedule and bracket can be found here Follow Pattie Gonia on TikTok here Check out the photos of Kahleah Copper and Michaela Mabrey via WagTalk here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 TikTok: Spain.Sarah Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter Olympics are coming at us fast — almost as fast as a tight turn on an icy track. Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Games, producer Alex sat down with two-time skeleton world championship medalist Mystique Ro to discuss how she made the transition from track & field to sliding on ice, why “warming up” looks a little different in her sport, and what it will take to disrupt the monopoly one man has on the skeleton shoe market. Plus, the things you really want (Good Game's Holiday Gifting Guide) and the thing no one wants (a Dopp kit in lieu of prize money).  Follow Mystique on Instagram here  And watch Mystique’s video about her struggles on the Milan-Cortina track here  Check out slice Erin Raw’s incredible “Good Game” recommendation spreadsheet here  Pick up some Good Game merch from BreakingT here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport-inspired artists Shannon Favia and Mallory Tolcher join Sarah to discuss their paths to becoming professional artists, combining their passions for sport and art, collaborating with teams and athletes, and the unique way they’ve each used basketball nets in their work. Plus, the return of the best rivalry, climbing for days, and when in drought, distract, distract, distract. Follow Mallory on Instagram here  Follow Shannon on Instagram here  Check out Mallory’s work via her website here  Check out Shannon’s work via her website here  And take a look at Shannon’s “What’s Her Net Worth?” site and shirts here  Check out the boxing gloves Shannon made Sarah here The USA-Canada Rivalry Series schedule is here  Follow Sasha DiGiulian on Instagram here  The Inaugural OffBall25 is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haley Carter, the Washington Spirit’s new President of Soccer Operations, joins Sarah to discuss her decision to leave the Orlando Pride for D.C., the league rejecting the long-term deal the Spirit agreed to with Trinity Rodman, what comes next in the team’s efforts to keep Rodman, and her take on the NWSL’s gender policy. Plus, raise it to the rafters, a Wave of fun, and the College Cup finale is here.   Watch San Diego’s fun antics at World Sevens here, here and here Read Kendra Andrews’ feature on Flau’jae Johnson here Learn more about the mother-daughter duo competing in the FA Cup here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedians and podcast hosts E.R. Fightmaster and Erin Foley join Sarah for our second annual Unrivaled Draft! All 8 Unrivaled teams are put through a rigorous, highly scientific grading process, using only the most important categories – name, logo, ability to shoulder-carry, amount of tea in their DMs — to determine the squad we’ll each root for this season. Grab a pen and a piece of paper and join in! Plus, Rodman vs. the NWSL, skips and stones may break your bones, and this team is all tops.  SHOW NOTES:  Read Meg Linehan’s piece about the NWSLPA’s grievance over Trinity Rodman’s contract here. You can find the full NCAA Volleyball schedule here.  The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here   The PWHL schedule can be found here  Follow E.R. on Instagram @genderless_gap_ad Follow Erin on Instagram @erinkfoley Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of Watch Party PHL and host of the Everyone Listens to This Jawn podcast, Jen Leary joins Sarah to discuss Watch Party PHL’s latest events, outfitting actress Aubrey Plaza in women’s sports gear, the city’s deep-rooted women’s sports lore, and Philly jargon. Plus, mom on mom goals, smoke with no fire, and a dictionary that ducking rocks.   The NCAA Volleyball Tournament schedule is here Front Office Sports’ article on the WNBA’s CBA proposal is here The Athletic’s article on the WNBA’s CBA proposal is here The AUSL 2025 Expansion and Allocation Draft results are here Forbes’ full 30 Under 30 Sports Class of 2026 is here Joey Maldonado’s calendar of events is here Dana Rudolph’s review of Kid Olympians is here CNN’s article on the Minnesota Aurora is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 is right around the corner and we’re getting pumped for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics! Producer Alex caught up with speed skater Brittany Bowe at the Team USA summit to chat gold medal goals, taking inspo from her girlfriend Hilary Knight, and how the couple plans to navigate Olympic scheduling challenges! Plus, a cameo from Knight and… Gay sheep! Gay wool! Gay fashion from gay wool from gay sheep!  Follow Brittany here here Follow Hilary here here Watch the Gay Wool Fashion Show clip here Watch the video about Brittany and teammate Erin Jackson here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angel City FC breakout star and NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Riley Tiernan joined Sarah during NWSL Championship Weekend to talk about going from non-roster invitee to starting every match, the vets who helped her feel like she belonged, her fast friendship with teammate Macey Hodge, and what it will take to make ACFC a winning squad. Plus, extending an extension, the handshake that wasn’t (or was it?), and the Sky Sports “pink fail” heard ’round the world. You can watch A’ja Wilson’s Hot Ones episode here You can find the New Genius Sports report here You can find the NCAA Women's Volleyball bracket here Fill out your ESPN Volleyball Championship Challenge bracket here You can learn more about Jerritt Elliott’s ponytail tie invention here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 TikTok: Spain.Sarah Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Ally Financial, joins Sarah to talk about the company’s groundbreaking 50/50 Pledge to reach equal spend in media across men's and women's sports, (and why folks need to see ROI differently in the two spaces), her favorite “I told you so” moments and why Ally leaned into its sponsorship of the NWSL in its darkest moment, instead of abandoning it. Plus, a hoops lifer breaks her own record, heartbreak for one Olympic hopeful, and ruin a family dinner for just $36.   SHOW NOTES:  You can read Fair.org’s piece on the sexist coverage of the WNBA CBA negotiations here Use the code CYBERMONDAY to get 20% off the entire Good Game merch collection here  Subtle conversation starter table runners are available here and here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're revisiting one of our favorite interviews of 2025! Sarah originally caught up with Canadian hockey royalty Marie-Philip and Laura back in June, but today we’re running back their interview in light of the 2025-2026 PWHL season kicking off last week. Marie-Philip and Laura discuss bringing the Walter Cup to Montreal, their decision to be more public with their relationship, and the joy of being dog owners. Plus, Laura explains why she wanted PWHL GMs to consider her as her own player – and not Pou’s plus-one – when looking to sign her, and Marie-Philip shares her shock when she found out Boston left Hilary Knight unprotected.  SHOW NOTES:  Follow Marie-Philip Poulin on Instagram here  Follow Laura Stacey on Instagram here   Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate Thanksgiving the Good Game way, with Sarah and producer Alex running through a Holiday Hot Take Speed Round and sharing their chaotic Turkey Day traditions. Plus, NWSL stars including Trinity Rodman and Jaedyn Shaw roasting turkey (and sometimes the entire holiday), friends of the show like Rebecca Lobo and Jessica Mendoza weighing in on sides and controversial condiments, and Slices sharing traditions from gravy-drinking to marathon Macy’s parade streaks. This episode has a Little Citrus, a lot of laughs, and plenty to be thankful for. Plus—coooookies! Happy Thanksgiving, Slices! You can find the 2012 Spiderman-Uncle Sam Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade "mishap" here The Sparkled Ginger cookies recipe is here The Rumnog Pecan cookies recipe is here The Taylor Swift Chai cookies recipe is here The Chocolate Mint Marvels cookies recipe is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 TikTok: Spain.Sarah Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bay FC forward Penelope Hocking joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship in San Jose. She discusses scoring in the same legendary stadium as her baseball-playing dad, getting drafted into the NWSL on the same day as her twin sister, and an awkward trade ask that was well worth it, now that she’s playing pro soccer in her home state. Plus, adding a few more names to the group project, granting permission to take control of the remote, and an answer to what happens when a goat finds your phone.  Follow Penelope on Instagram here Follow Cheeto the cat on Instagram here Check out Sarah's women's sports remix for "Greens Beans Potatoes" here The PWHL schedule can be found here  The NCAA soccer bracket and schedule is here Watch a highlight of TCU’s late equalizer and shootout win here The full results from the MLV draft are here Read The Athletic’s story about the lawsuit against Mat Ishbia here Watch Sydney Leroux’s full video here Watch Gotham players get a warm welcome to USWNT camp here Watch Jaedyn Shaw show off her phone screen to Emma Hayes here Watch the full video Simone Biles left on the phone she found here Check out fundraiser set up by “A Bar of Their Own” here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s soccer legend and Bay FC co-founder Brandi Chastain joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship. Brandi discusses the history of women’s soccer in the Bay Area, the challenges of launching a new NWSL team, her interest in coaching at the national team level, and the time she signed a car. Plus, draftees react in every which way, the lottery gods give hoops and gay shit fans a thrilling possibility, and we stan bat fans booing a lame duck. Watch Chiney Ogwumike's full video on the WNBA coaching landscape here  The full list of AUSL protected players is here Read more about the Phoenix Mercury’s new logo here Check out the Mercury’s tattoo offer here The full video of the WPBL Draft is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a dopamine-producing weekend in San Jose! From Gotham FC’s "underdog"-to-top-dog NWSL title run and Rose Lavelle’s 80th minute banger, to postgame reactions from Sue Bird, Midge Purce, Lilly Reale and more, Sarah and producer Alex share the on-the-pitch action and spill the off-the-pitch tea — parties, pool-table dancing, surprise Kesha sets, Sinatra sing-alongs and all. Plus, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman joins the show to talk Trinity Rodman’s future, the league's salary cap and expansion plans, and the business realities shaping the next era of women’s soccer.  Watch Jessica Berman’s full State of the League Address here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s NWSL championship weekend and we’re bringing you with us to San Jose! Ahead of Saturday’s game between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC, Sarah sat down with players from both teams, including Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, Jaedyn Shaw and Emily Sonnett. Hear about their preparation and predictions for the championship game, the celebrity fan they’d most want to see on the sidelines, why the Spirit are a "hide a body" kinda team and more. Plus, the league's biggest stars chime in as Team Good Game crashes the NWSL Awards with our own made-up accolades.  SHOW NOTES:  Check out Kenza Dali’s Michael Jordan-inspired fit here The NCAA field hockey tournament schedule and bracket is here  The NCAA soccer tournament schedule and bracket is here  The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here   The PWHL schedule can be found here  Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.