Good Game with Sarah Spain

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  Episode 500! - Good Problems with Cheryl Reeve 24.07.2026 32min

  Good Game is celebrating our 500th episode! To mark the milestone, Sarah is joined by the winningest coach in WNBA history, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. They talk about the WNBA’s officiating woes, how the league can take more action against online hate, Olivia Miles’ stellar rookie season, and what Cheryl is most looking forward to in her sixth go-round as a WNBA All-Star coach this weekend. Plus, shooting stars in a city of ‘em, prepping for Coop vs. Spoon, and sharpening the talons. 
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  Putting It On Main with Holly Rowe 23.07.2026 50min

  Veteran sports reporter Holly Rowe joins Sarah to discuss her nearly 30 years covering the WNBA, why she thinks commissioner Cathy Engelbert deserves more credit, getting W conversations out of the comments and into real life, and how the parties and sponsor activations at All-Star Weekend show just how much the league has grown. Plus, the queen is back, it’s a win or go home game in the AUSL, and track and field stars hit the Big Apple.
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  Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S. with Heidi Smith 22.07.2026 35min

  Heidi Smith, author of the book “Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer” joins Sarah for the first installment of a brand new Good Game series called “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” Heidi and Sarah discuss the history of women’s soccer, the decades-long bans that kept women around the world out of the game, and how the growth and success of women’s soccer in the U.S. created global change.  “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” was inspired by the FIFA Men’s World Cup — ‘cause you know Big Citrus was watching and thinking about the *women’s* national team (the one with FOUR stars on their jersey!). Unlike pretty much any other country in the world, the United States fell in love with footie primarily through women – through the success of the ‘96 Olympic gold medalists, the ‘99ers, and all of our truly global superstar women players. So with next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in two years, we thought it was a good time to trace the roots of the beautiful game here in the United States. Stay tuned for more episodes in the series over the coming weeks!
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  In The High Roller Room with Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe 21.07.2026 30min

  Olympians and fiancées Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe join Sarah in Las Vegas to talk about why their summer has been more glam than gardening, how they’re putting a positive spin on Hilary’s second PWHL team change in as many years, and whether Brittany’s first gig post-retirement might be teaching us all “the hockey.” Plus, New York’s next-door neighbor shines in the latest edition of “Yes, And.”
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  Season 3 Starts in Vegas with Big Citrus 20.07.2026 51min

  Welcome to Season 3 of Good Game with Sarah Spain! Big Citrus convenes to celebrate the start of a new era and Sarah shares her favorite moments from Flavor Flav's SHE Weekend in Las Vegas, including hanging with the Backstreet Boys, Holly Rowe doing the Roger Rabbit, cruising down the strip atop a double decker bus, and so much more. Plus, it’s a good week to be a battie, the WNBA news cycle keeps churning, and an "untouchable" record goes down.
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  Best of 2026: Play MF'ing Free Bird! with Kelly Pannek 16.07.2026 43min

  Ahead of Flavor Flav’s SHEWeekend celebrating the women of Team USA, we’re revisiting our conversation with two-time Olympic hockey gold medalist Kelly Pannek. Sarah sat down with Kelly back in February at the Team USA Winter House in Milan to discuss the rollercoaster of emotions she felt throughout the USA-Canada gold medal game, from the pre-game vibes to the locker room speeches to the post-game celebration (including which team snuck them some post-game brews!). They also discuss how she felt representing Team USA during a fraught time in our country, the highs and lows of three weeks living in the athlete village, and where that "In Keller We Trust" flag came from. Plus, hear what’s on Sarah’s itinerary as she heads to Vegas to party with Flavor Flav and the country’s top athletes.
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  Big Citrus & Chill: A ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Rewatch Party 14.07.2026 34min

  It’s the debut of Big Citrus & Chill, aka the Good Game with Sarah Spain Movie Club! Before taking off for summer break, Alex, Bianca and Sarah sat down to discuss an iconic flick: Bend it Like Beckham. They discuss how well the movie has aged, their favorite gay moments, and the things they saw differently with older eyes. Good Game will be back to its normal daily schedule on Monday, July 20th, the start of Season 3!
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  You May Also Like - Everyone Watches Women's Sports: Cheering for Naomi Osaka, Kelsey Pfendler and This New Pod! 10.07.2026 18min

  Ari and Sam Jay are coming in hot for this special preview of Everyone Watches Women’s Sports!  Just like the first day of school, Ari and Sam do a little “Show and Tell” and share memories with each other that are vital to their sports fandom. Then we dive right into What Everyone’s Watching, from Kelsey Pfendler breaking records by rowing solo to Hawaii to Chrisean Rock’s strict boxing glow-up. Plus, we celebrate track superstar Nikki Hiltz running the fastest mile on American soil, and Naomi Osaka proving she's a total superhero mom at Wimbledon. And we wrap with Ari and Sam telling us about what they’re excited to watch next on the sports calendar! Everyone Watches Women’s Sports™ is produced in partnership with iHeart Women’s Sports and TOGETHXR. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL: Follow Everyone Watches on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonewatches/  Follow Everyone Watches on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everyonewatcheswsports Follow Everyone Watches on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@everyonewatches Follow Everyone Watches on X: https://x.com/EveryoneWatches Follow Ari on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariivory/ Follow Ari on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariivory Follow Ari on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ariivory Follow Ari on X: https://x.com/ariivory  Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjaycomic/ Follow Sam on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samjaycomic Follow Sam on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@samjaycomic Follow Sam on X: https://x.com/SamJayComic Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanchiles/ Follow Jordan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanchiles Follow Jordan on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jordanchiles Follow Jordan on X: https://x.com/ChilesJordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  This Is Your Signal with Stephanie Martin and Evin Shutt 09.07.2026 26min

  LOVB San Francisco team president Stephanie Martin and co-owner Evin Shutt join Sarah to unveil the squad’s name ahead of its first season. They discuss the process of picking the name, glyph, colors and logos, the ideas left on the cutting room floor, and why volleyball is a major addition to San Francisco’s booming women’s sports landscape. Plus, a new iHeart Women’s Sports podcast has entered the villa...
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  How the (Mostly Vegetarian) Sausage is Made with Big Citrus 07.07.2026 38min

  Big Citrus jumps on to offer a peek behind the curtain at Good Game HQ! Over the past month a ton of you Slices took the Listener Survey, so today Sarah, Alex and Bianca answer some of your questions, consider a few of your ideas, and tell you how the (mostly vegetarian) sausage is made. When they record, why they sometimes skip the Need To Know, and why Taylor Swift should already be making her way back to MSG... Plus, they clear up one point that has some of you Slices scratching your heads.
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  Floating The Provo with Mandy McGlynn and Cloé Lacasse 03.07.2026 39min

  Utah Royals players Mandy McGlynn and Cloé Lacasse join Sarah to discuss Utah’s strong start to the NWSL season, the team’s focus heading out of the league’s nearly month-long break, and playing for their respective national teams. Plus, a long wait is nearly over, getting their start in Chicago, and backflipping into the Good Game Hall of Fame.
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  Finding a Flow State with Caroline Marks 02.07.2026 43min

  Pro surfer and Olympic champion Caroline Marks joins Sarah to discuss the new documentary Now Days, which follows her and five other women who are shaping the culture of pro surfing and pushing the limits of competition. The World Champion also shares how she got her hands on a wild quokka, the challenges of growing up in the limelight, and why she thinks having surfing in the Olympics helps disprove stereotypes about the sport. Plus, another trophy in the Big Apple, calling on the commissioner, and a date to circle on your calendars.
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  Aligned On Culture with Monica Wright Rogers 01.07.2026 43min

  Toronto Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers joins us to discuss the pitch that brought her to Canada, building a roster during a major time of change in the WNBA, how her perspective as a former player informs her decision-making, and the biggest challenges facing WNBA teams across the league. We’re sending love to trans girls and women across the U.S. We promise to keep fighting for your right to play.  Plus, Cheryl Reeve reflects, a rookie season cut short, and Juju Watkins is back, baby. 
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  The Sweating Will Continue Until Morale Improves with Big Citrus 30.06.2026 55min

  After a week in Cannes, Sarah is back in the U.S. to share everything you need to know in the women’s sports world. Then, Big Citrus jumps on to talk about a record-breaking, conversation-starting, headline-dominating week in the WNBA, and Sarah dishes on her Sport Beach experience, from glamorous parties to deep convos with Questlove, learning how to "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good" with sprinter Noah Lyles, talking earrings with Janelle Monae, and screaming “Bitch Stole My Look” at an American treasure.
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  Turning Legacy Into Livelihood with Jane McManus and Erin Foley 29.06.2026 36min

  Sports journalist Jane McManus and comedian and writer Erin Foley join Sarah to talk about joining new venture Storied Sports, where they tell women’s sports stories and build structures where athletes earn equity in their own IP. They discuss the importance of documenting and archiving stories long left untold, what it means to Erin to be gainfully employed in the women’s sports space, and a topic that makes Jane and Sarah pull a Freaky Friday when it comes to optimism. Expect a lot of laughs among friends – it’s a fun conversation. Plus, Sarah is just now returning from France but she’s got another major trip already on the books! 
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  Go Full Send with Arisa Trew 26.06.2026 28min

  Professional skateboarder and Olympic champion Arisa Trew joins Sarah to discuss what it’s like to win Olympic gold at just 14 years old, how she incorporates her own style into skating, landing that legendary 900, and what she did to celebrate her Sweet 16 last month. Oh, and requesting (and getting!) a duck. Plus, producer Bianca puts another pro skater on our radar.
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  The Spirit of Survivor with Aubry Bracco 24.06.2026 35min

  Producer Alex Azzi jumps into the interviewer chair to talk with Survivor season 50 winner Aubry Bracco, who also happens to be one of Alex's high school field hockey coaches. They discuss how Aubry’s sports experience helped her outwit, outplay, and outlast her fellow castaways, the behind-the-scenes training that helped her prepare, and why she relates to Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu. 
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  Protect This Space with Big Citrus 22.06.2026 36min

  With the men’s World Cup in full swing Big Citrus jumps on to discuss a hypothetical: What would women’s soccer look like today if the men’s and women’s World Cups were held at the same time? They examine the sports where side-by-side competitions ARE the norm and remind folks of the ways women’s soccer has purposefully been held back. Plus, bounding into history, a champion will be crowned, and our side wins again. 
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  No Mercy with Sabreena Merchant 19.06.2026 43min

  The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant joins Sarah for a wide-ranging WNBA conversation, breaking down some of the biggest storylines through the first month or so of the season. They discuss the impact of rookies, including Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd, unpack the Minnesota Lynx’s continued success even without star Napheesa Collier, try to keep up with the Chennedy Carter drama, and preview the Liberty-Aces Commissioners Cup final later this month. Plus, three teams in one year, the cherry on top of a stellar season, and a peek into the WNBA’s electoral process. 
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  Don't Talk About, Be About It with Ketra Armstrong 18.06.2026 49min

  Ketra Armstrong, the Director of the Center for Race and Ethnicity in Sport at the University of Michigan, joins Sarah ahead of Juneteenth to discuss how sport has the ability to bring people together around conversations of race, gender and equity, why she wants folks to get back to the power of play, and whether men have screwed things up so much we might finally get a matriarchy. Plus, that’s a high Fever, a couple of family affairs, and veebers use their voices. (Yeah, we're trying to make veebers happen.)