Good Game with Sarah Spain

Vice President of Sporting for the NWSL and former New Zealand national team player Sarah Gregorius joins Sarah to talk about the “natural tension” between sport and business, the role the U.S. is playing in global soccer, how she’s working to fix the narrative that the league doesn’t center the sport of soccer enough, and how her lifelong tendency to be a troublemaker and agitator serves her on the job. Plus, the Olympics are doing a dangerous backstroke, a record climb to the Summit, and put on your party dress because you’re all invited to a Super Sweet 16. Check out the women's college basketball schedule here The NWSL schedule can be found here Watch Jess Carter’s interview about racism in soccer with The Line here Listen to the podcast "Tested" to learn about the history of SRY gene testing and other so-called "gender tests" here Check out the Miami Open results here Read about the only remaining perfect bracket here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and CEO of the Women’s Premier Basketball Association and Team Jamaica point guard Faatimah A joins Sarah to talk about how a Golden State Warriors basketball camp changed her life at a young age, the highs and lows of playing ball around the world, why she wanted to create a league for aspiring pro hoopers, and what to expect at the first-ever WPBA combine during NCAA Final Four Weekend. Plus, winter sports in the spring, a game of hot potato, and A-Town is getting ready. Watch Mikaela Shiffrin realize she made history – again – here Check out the full schedule and results for the Figure Skating World Championships here Watch Jessie Diggins’ final victory lap here and her emotional interview here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) has a new iHeart Women’s Sports podcast called Mind Over Mountain! Cheryl joins Sarah for a wide-ranging conversation about how high school track allowed her to express herself as a teenager, the mental and physical challenges of her now-famous hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, the ways she continues to be inspired by women doing hard things with their bodies, and the stories she hopes to tell on her new show. Plus, in honor of her advice-giving alter ego "Sugar," Cheryl shares some of the best and worst counsel she's ever offered, and talks about the power of horizontal advice. Listen and subscribe to Cheryl Strayed’s new podcast, Mind Over Mountain, here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now known as the Langham Four, the quartet of Annie Costabile, Doug Feinburg, Alexa Philippou, and Jackie Powell camped out on the streets of New York to bring the world updates on the WNBA CBA negotiations. They join Sarah to share how they handled working alongside their competitors, what they learned about each other during long talks into the wee hours of the morning, and their biggest takeaways on the new agreement -- from salary cap to revenue share. Plus, we’re seeing red, the bench isn’t always a bad place to be, and -- en garde! -- the (sword) Fighting Irish make history. The March Madness schedule, bracket, and results can be found here Read Eden Laase’s story about Minnesota’s “Blanket Lady” here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s hoops reporters Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson join Sarah to chat about their new book Court Queens, which celebrates women’s basketball and the players and coaches who helped build its foundation. Jordan and Emma discuss their writing process, how they selected the most important moments from a century-plus of basketball history, and how they chose which nostalgic deep dives to share – like a quirky collection of WNBA-adjacent tunes that sadly never got re-upped for a second edition. Plus, the Badgers break the Buckeyes’ hearts again, winning while down, and March delivers on the promise of madness. Read Swimming World Magazine’s roundup of schools with the most consecutive NCAA women's championships here Order your copy of Court Queens by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s hockey reporter Nicole Haase joins Sarah to break down this weekend’s NCAA Frozen Four matchups, discuss the evolution of the Wisconsin-Ohio State rivalry, and share her assessment of how the Olympics impacted the college hockey season. Plus, more details emerge about the groundbreaking new WNBA CBA, finding a needle in a 64-team haystack, a cross-country legend looks to go out on top, and you don’t need to be a goldfish to forget these results. The March Madness schedule is here Enter the March Sliceness bracket challenge here before Friday, March 20th at 11:30 am ET Read the Chicago Tribune’s reporting on the Chicago Stars here The U.S. broadcast schedule for the Lake Placid World Cup Finals is here Donate to Hear the Cheers here Check out The Athletic’s reporting on the stock photos of MLB’s lockout here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a three-guest episode, y’all. First, with the WNBA and WNBPA reaching a verbal agreement on a new CBA, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou joins Sarah to break down the biggest takeaways from the new deal. Then, Vanderbilt basketball head coach Shea Ralph and superstar sophomore guard Mikayla Blakes join to discuss the program’s best season in years, share the quirkiest things about each other, and debunk the myth that some sort of magical fairy dust is powering one high profile, unbeaten opponent (cough, UConn, cough). Make sure you’re following Alexa Philippou on Bluesky Read Maya Goldberg-Safir’s reporting on WNBA CBA negotiations with David Berri here Read the WNBPA statement and see behind-the-scenes photos from Nneka Ogwumike here And Alysha Clark’s carousel can be seen here The livestream for the first day of NCAA Fencing Championships is here Reminder! You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With March Madness getting underway, Texas point guard Rori Harmon joins Sarah to discuss the Longhorns’ commanding win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, playing bigger than her size, and what it means for Vic Schaefer to say she's the best defender he's ever coached. Plus, how time off the court rehabbing a knee injury made her consider being a GM down the line, her emotions ahead of her final NCAA tournament run, and a three-word scouting report for opponents UCLA and UConn. Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here And make sure to enter the “Welcome To The March Madness” challenge too! That bracket is here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UConn basketball standouts KK Arnold and Sarah Strong join Sarah to discuss the pressure of being the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA tourney, the advice they’re giving their freshmen and transfer teammates about being a Husky in March, their fave TikTok dances, and playing for a softer, gentler Geno Auriemma. Plus, Jordan Robinson and Emma Baccellieri join Sarah to talk WNBA CBA negotiations, Angel Reese gets to the point, and hockey stars take Hollywood. The PWHL schedule can be found here Order your copy of Court Queens by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson here Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here And make sure to enter the “Welcome To The March Madness” challenge too! That bracket is here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Citrus recaps their trip to the Boston Legacy FC inaugural home opener -- from the energy inside Gillette Stadium and the New Kids On The Block halftime show to the pre-game fun at the Lazy Nut Tavern and how the NWSL's mess of a mixed zone has producer Alex dreaming of being back at the Olympics. Plus, Selection Sunday reveals the Madness to come, a Masters-ful Paralympics wrap, another record setting night in Nebraska, and red cards and ref cams mean the NWSL is back! Compete in the Good Game bracket challenge! Fill out your bracket here Watch the video of Kiki Van Zanten wish younger sister Mimi good luck ahead of her first NWSL game here Watch Canada’s final shot to win Paralympic curling gold here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-two-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters joins Sarah to discuss her three gold medal finishes in Italy so far, how she’s made a home for herself in the “pain cave,” and why this weekend’s cross-country 20k is the race she circled on her calendar as soon as the Paralympic schedule came out. Plus, the U.S. catches up on a Canadian trend, it’s time to prep the bracket printing presses, and with so many meetings going late into the night can we call WNBA CBA negotiations pillow talk at this point? The NWSL schedule can be found here The link to RSVP for the free NWSL watch party in NYC is here The schedule for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers is here Watch the FIBA3x3 tournament here The Indian Wells schedule is here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nordic skier Dani Aravich joins Sarah to discuss her competitions in Milan Cortina so far, discovering her Paralympic-sized dreams in her mid-20s, what she knows as a three-timer that she didn’t know as a Para rookie, and top tips for rocking her signature cowboy boots. Plus, the world’s longest gabfest, CC returns in PR, and look at me when I’m talkin’ to you. LOOK AT ME! You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @IHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist! Read Alexa Phillipou’s story on the overnight meeting between the WNBA and union here and see her post about the gifted chairs here The latest college hoops poll is here The broadcast schedule for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament is here and the results are here The NCAA hockey tournament schedule is here Read Nicole’s features on some of the Patty Kaz finalists here Read more about the Iranian women’s soccer team via The Athletic and via the Associated Press 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2026 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, ESPN soccer writer Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss what to expect from the league’s 16(!) teams, break down the biggest offseason storylines, share the simplest explanation of the High Impact Player rule, and reflect on the league hitting ‘peak freak’ mode as front offices watched players depart for teams in Europe. Plus, a fresh listen to beloved old tunes leaves much to be desired. Follow Jeff on Bluesky 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paralympic silver medal-winning snowboarder Kate Delson joins Sarah to discuss her podium finish in her first event at the Games, the joy and freedom she felt getting into the sport as a kid, and the item she’s using as currency to get around Cortina. Bonus: She answers our Paralympic condom question! Plus, setting the Tempo, a national team in danger, and making it easier to watch women’s sports in person?! Yes, please. The Indian Wells tennis tournament schedule is here Read The Athletics’ reporting on the Iranian women’s soccer team here Read Katie Barnes’ feature on Audi Crooks 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team USA sled hockey player Monica Quimby joins Sarah to discuss why women’s sled hockey still isn’t in the Paralympics, what it meant for Team USA to win the inaugural Women’s World Championship last year, and why viewers will find the “mixed gender” label of para hockey misleading when they tune in to watch the almost entirely-men’s tournament in Italy. Plus, 20 medals and counting, SheBelieves that they did win, and upsets and champions in women’s hoops. Read ESPN's reporting on the WNBA’s latest counterproposal here The 2026 Women’s Lacrosse League schedule is here Watch episode one of Seattle Reign’s take on the “Traitors” show, “Cloak and Crown,” here The full Milan Cortina Paralympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lacrosse superstar Charlotte North joins Sarah ahead of the conclusion of the Women’s Lacrosse League Championship Series this weekend. They discuss how the post-college lacrosse landscape has changed in recent years, North's bid to lead her Boston Guard to a repeat as Championship Series winners, and the WLL's summer schedule of games. Plus, Good Game’s Take It Back segment returns for Women’s History Month, another record-breaking PWHL game is on the horizon, and it’s bubbly baths and “shoeys” for Unrivaled’s Mist BC! Check out the Women’s Lacrosse League schedule here Keep up with the college hockey conference tournaments here The full Milan Cortina Paralympic schedule is here The LOVB schedule can be found here Read about the Haudenosaunee's fight to compete at the LA2028 Olympics 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paralympics officially open on Friday and Big Citrus is here to get you ready for round two of winter sports action! Sarah shares the history of the Winter Paralympics, the locales and venues for this year’s Games, and some fattos figo on guide dogs and mascots, Alex explains the sports being competed and the rules around classification, and Bianca introduces you to a few of the people at the center of it all: the athletes! Plus, the girls might be fighting, justice is restored, and let’s all check in on the state of our 2026 intentions (NOT resolutions!). Read the WNBPA’s statement here Read ESPN’s coverage of Stewart and Plum’s letter here Watch UCLA’s hoopers join the dance team here Read Atlanta Track Club’s full statement here Watch the video of Hester and Pickle here See the compilation of guide dog photos here Listen to Sarah’s interview with Michelle Laflamme from August here Read Alex’s 2022 story on the history of women’s sled hockey here Listen to Alex’s 2025 interview with Oksana Masters here Follow Culxtured on Instagram here Follow Oksana Masters on Instagram here Follow Dani Aravich on Instagram here Follow Brenna Huckaby on Instagram here Kendall Gretsch and Laurie Stephens don’t post much, but you can still follow them! Kendall’s Instagram is here and Laurie’s is here The full Milan-Cortina Paralympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Citrus gathers for one final Olympic roundup, including a “Top 10 Moments” walk down memory lane from Sarah and Alex, and some probing questions from Bianca, like “What did you two learn about each other after three weeks on the road?” and “Where the hell was Norma the Gnome?” Plus, the war of wispy things, playing on glass, and a North American battle for supremacy. Read ESPN’s reporting with more of Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart’s comments on the CBA negotiations here Check out BTS of the glass court at the Big 12 Conference here and here The full Milan-Cortina Paralympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame hoops writer Michelle Smith joins Sarah to discuss her new book, “Life’s Work: How Tara VanDerveer and Stanford Women’s Basketball Changed the Sport Forever.” They get into how VanDerveer’s style changed with the times, how Smith’s "life's work" mirrors that of the coach she profiles, and the role Stanford hoops played in making the Bay Area a place where the Golden State Valkyries could thrive. Plus, the triumphant end of an Odyssey, a Rose blooms again, and it turns out we don’t need ACLs or MCLs. Order a copy of Michelle’s book here A how-to guide on rating and reviewing podcasts is here The latest college hoops poll is here Check out ESPN’s NCAA tourney bracketology here The U.S. Paralympic roster is here The full Paralympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medalist and Caesar salad-rating phenom Aerin Frankel joins Sarah to discuss being the last line of defense for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Olympics, the coolest person who congratulated her after winning gold, and returning to the ice for the PWHL’s Boston Fleet. Plus, SNL gets it right, controversy at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, and these playoffs are Unrivaled. Follow Aerin on Instagram here and follow her salad-rating account @painbyromaine here Read Jess McClain’s post about the wrong turn at U.S. Champs 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former ESPN hosts and best friends Cari Champion and Jemele Hill debate the buzziest topics of the day in women’s sports, culture and beyond, three days a week. A home for all the drama behind the headlines, this show comes with no filters, and lots of laughs. Listen here and subscribe to Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close and Bruins super senior Angela Dugalić join Sarah to talk about the upcoming one-hour documentary about their team, You See L.A. They talk about what it’s like to have cameras capturing tough moments, how the NIL windfall of the project helped build this year’s squad, the impact of sharing your whole self, and Coach Close’s Ted Lasso-like aphorisms. Plus, Little Citrus shares their NWSL kit wins and losses, merch for the moment, and WeBelieve, YouBelieve, SheBelieves – the SheBelieves Cup is back! The PWHL schedule can be found here The 2026 SheBelieves Cup schedule is here Snag merch from the NWSL and the Black Women’s Player Collective’s Black History Month capsule collection here Check out all the new NWSL kits for yourself 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team USA ice dancer Madison Chock and speed skater Erin Jackson join Sarah from the road in Italy. Chock talks about the change in training that got her and her husband Evan Bates to their 4th Olympics, how she navigates the Olympic letdown, and who gets even more nervous for her performances than she does. Then, Jackson discusses the pressure of being a defending champion, how unforgiving her sport can be, becoming friends with pain, and whether or not she’s got socks on under those skates. Plus, the PWHL gets the Olympic bump, a Paralympic boycott, and we’re literally going to the cottage – and you can, too. Check out the PWHL’s Takeover Tour schedule here The regular season PWHL schedule can be found here The LOVB schedule can be found here The full Milan-Cortina Paralympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard joins the show fresh off the podium in the 1500m short track speed skating event. Sarah caught up with her at the Team USA Winter House in Milan the day after she won bronze to talk about how she bounced back after multiple falls, the viral Instagram post that inspired support from athletes and celebs alike, how she dealt with the poor quality of the short track ice, and how one teammate is the perfect wolf to her fox. Plus, Geno Auriemma is tops, another “perfect” phone call from the President, and what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Read ESPN’s reporting on the WNBA’s record-high revenue in 2025 here Read ESPN’s reporting on the WNBA’s March 10 deadline here And check out The Athletic’s reporting with the latest on CBA negotiations here Get your "Good Game, Good Game, F*** You" USA shirt here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Olympic hockey gold medalist Kelly Pannek sits down with Sarah 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!). Plus, 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. Check out head coach John Wroblewski’s reaction to winning gold 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Olympic flame has been extinguished, but Good Game’s coverage of the Olympics burns on! Sarah and Alex discuss witnessing speed skater Brittany Bowe’s final race, dining with women’s sports royalty, and finally making it to the Duomo. Then: Kung Fu Panda, Sub Zero and Deadpool walk on to a skating rink — the highlights from the real Olympic Closing Ceremony: The figure skating gala! Plus, more medals for moms, Mangunello makes history, and while some athletes at these Games won hardware, and some traded for hardware, at least one got her hardware installed. Check out Lindsey Vonn’s latest update on her injury here Stream Sarah’s required movies here and here Watch clips from the Milan-Cortina figure skating gala 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and producer Alex join the show from the bowels of the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena after Team USA's gold medal win over Canada. They share the build-up, the nerves, the goals, the celebrations and the reactions from all your favorite players. What was Hilary Knight thinking when she tied the game? What should Megan Keller's OT goal be called? Is this the last we'll see of Knight vs. Marie-Phillip Poulin? Plus, Alysa Liu is golden, guidance from a GOAT, and all good things must come to an end. The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and producer Alex check in with the greatest skier of all time and newly minted gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin to talk about ending her Olympic medal drought with a massive, ass-kicking win in Wednesday's slalom. Mikaela discusses winning without her father, wishing Average Joes understood alpine skiing better, and how the margins of victory in her sport make stringing together victories so tough. Plus, an exciting en-gay-gement, top five gasps, U.S. v. Canada hockey, and what do you call the final minutes of the 11th hour? Read the poem “The House Dog’s Grave” here Check out the video of Hilary Knight proposing to Brittany Bowe here Read ESPN’s story on the WNBPA counterproposal here And check out Annie Costabile’s Front Office Sports article for added context here Watch Sarah's video about the current curling venue hosting figure skating in the 1950's here See scenes from Italy’s Battle of the Oranges here The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show takes us to the curling sheet in Cortina, where you'll get a Curling 101 lesson from Sarah, hear from the Peterson sisters after Team USA's win over Denmark, and learn about hog lines, buttons and "rocking the ice." Then: Poles, pockets, and rock journals! You sent us on missions and we did on-the-ground reporting to get you the answers you're looking for. Plus, a retirement, a moonwalking mister, and NBC's coverage of women's hockey leaves something to be desired. Read more about Mark Callan (aka the “Michael Jackson of Curling”) here Watch Sarah’s video of Mark “pebbling” the ice here The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most interesting woman at the Olympics, U.S. luger Sophia Kirkby, sits down with Sarah in Cortina to discuss her luge origin story, making her own pins to trade at the Games, carrying her dad’s memory with her when she competes, and proclaiming herself the most eligible bachelorette in the Olympic Village (we get all the tea on her many dates!). Plus, hear from bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor after her gold medal win and get a lesson in sliding sports from Ken Childs. And Stewie makes a statement, talking to strangers, and a hockey choose-your-own adventure. You can watch Tender, the new women’s hockey documentary, here. You can find Sophia’s handmade Olympic pins here. Follow Ken Childs on Instagram here. You can find Ken’s site dedicated to bobsled, skeleton and luge coverage here. The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show is coming to you from the third stop of Sarah and producer Alex’s Olympic adventure, Cortina d'Ampezzo! Little Citrus brings you highlights from the sliding track and our favorite skeleton wives, to the alpine slopes where we saw a mind-breaking podium in the giant slalom, and highlights of the liveliest, most in-the-Olympic-spirit stop yet! Plus, the point gawd reigns supreme, a Flavor Flav duet and you’ve got leaf blower questions, we’ve got leaf blower answers. Follow Mikaela Shiffrin here Follow Federica Brignone here Follow Sarah Schleper here Follow Tabitha Stoecker here Follow Nicole Silveira here Follow Kim Meylemans here The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is here Angel Reese’s return to Unrivaled prompts a tattoo celebration 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bronze medal-winning alpine skier Paula Moltzan joins Sarah to talk about her nerves racing second in a two-person event, the relief she feels having already secured an Olympic medal, and how her boyfriend turned ski tech turned husband keeps her ready to race. Plus, major moves in the NWSL, some of our favorite women celebrate their friends with Galentine’s Day letters, and Sarah and producer Alex hop in a Time Machine to recap a thrilling snowboard halfpipe final. You can read Madison Chock’s fun who, what, wear interview here. You can learn more about the mother-son Alpine skiing duo here. You can read The Athletic's article about the music used for figure skating routines and copyright issues here. You can find Aerin Frankel’s Caesar salad Instagram here. You can read The New York Times article about Abby Wambach leaving the Wasserman agency here. You can read The New York Times article about drone camera usage at the Winter Olympics here. The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freeskier Rell Harwood sits down with Sarah in Livigno to discuss her decision to compete at the Olympics with a torn ACL, her emotions watching fellow ACL-impaired athlete Lindsey Vonn crash, and how it feels knowing she’ll undergo another surgery after the Olympics. Plus, dispatches from Team USA’s 1-2 finish in moguls, biathlon takes the gold in Olympic drama, and what’d they use to attach these medals and ribbons together, scotch tape? Follow Rell Harwood on Instagram here Follow Liz Lemley on Instagram here Follow Jaelin Kauf on Instagram here The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Bartley, the Senior Director of Psychological Services for the USOPC, joins Sarah from Milan to discuss working with Team USA’s athletes, the difference between mental health and mental performance, how different sports bring up different stressors, and how impactful it can be when big-name athletes speak up about mental health. Plus, Captain Clutch goes down, get to know the most eligible bachelorette at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, and Sarah’s takeaways from attending the snowboard big air final and ski moguls qualifying. Read Lindsey Vonn’s full post-crash update here The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is here Read Jack Maloney’s CBS Sports report on the WNBA/CBA negotiations here Fill out Joey Maldonado’s Unrivaled 1v1 bracket here Hear Mikaela Shiffrin’s full eyebrow tale here Follow the self-proclaimed “most eligible bachelorette at the Milan-Cortina Games 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and producer Alex join the show from the Burton House in Livigno after a big day at women’s freeski slopestyle. They discuss their run-in with the two Maddy(ie)s at the media center, talk to slopestyle gold and silver medalists Mathilde Gremaud and Eileen Gu, and try to find a way to relate to a multi-millionaire model-slash-Olympian. Plus, the men are being hysterical about Lindsey Vonn, hammered curlers, and one Giuseppe, Two Giuseppe, Three Giuseppe, Four! Read The Athletic’s feature story on Maddy Schaffrick here Check out Maddie Mastro’s top-notch social media content here The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and producer Alex check in from stop #2 on their Italian adventure: a hotel near Livigno! On today’s show they’ve got tales to tell from a big weekend in Milan, including takeaways from Team Figure Skating and U.S. and Canada group stage hockey games, as well as their reaction to Lindsey Vonn’s crash and the new safety measures being taken in downhill skiing. Plus, there can be only one, the Games ate my homework, and smiling is my favorite! The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is here Watch Unrivaled players find out their 1v1 opponents here Give to a grassroots org in Minneapolis here Check out the full list of 1v1 Unrivaled matchups 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, Sarah and producer Alex hop on the show right after attending the Opening Ceremony to share their limited knowledge of Italian composers, their thoughts on Mariah’s potentially piped-in vocals, and who got the loudest cheers and jeers (JD!). Plus, how they're trying to keep the Olympic spirit even though the world is on fire and PENIS GATE! Check out Sarah in Italian singer Laura Pausini's music video here The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benvenuti in Italia! Sarah and producer Alex join the show from Milan to share behind the scenes of their visit to the athlete’s Olympic Village (highlights: a bin of condoms and the torch relay!) and their first in-person competition, US women’s hockey versus Czechia (lowlights: J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio). Plus, norovirus hits the Finnish hockey team, Lindsey Vonn hits the weights and it only took one day to find our Olympic mantra! The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is here Check out the bin of condoms with the Ted Lasso font here Check out a few of the view-ruining Secret Service dudes here Check out the sign with our new Olympic mantra 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski joins Sarah to discuss her fight to make sure women have a future in the sport. Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport – winter or summer – in which women are still not allowed to compete at the Games. Malacinski shares what her battle has looked like, whether she’s seen support from male nordic combined athletes, and what it’s been like watching her brother, Niklas, prepare for his Olympic debut in the same sport in which she’s been denied a chance to qualify. Plus, a coupl'a Good Eggs and finally an athlete we can relate to. Follow Annika on Instagram here You can read Annika’s People Magazine interview here You can watch SNL's 2026 Winter Olympics skit here You can watch SNL's U.S Men’s Heterosexual Figure Skating Champion skit 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! WNBA legend and the new president of the Women’s Sports Foundation Swin Cash joins Sarah to talk about why it’s more important than ever to recognize this special day, the leadership lessons she’s learned from previous Women’s Sports Foundation presidents, and what’s expected and required of athletes in the current political moment. Plus, tipoff in Music City, a Cinderella story hits a snag, and an injury tear-ing up our hearts ahead of the Olympics. Find the National Girls and Women in Sports Day events happening near you here Check out the new Good Game merch here Check out Saniya Rivers’ video for Marina Mabrey 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Enemy legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Olympic benefactor Flavor Flav joins Sarah to talk about why he felt compelled to make gymnast Jordan Chiles a clock-medal, how he’s stepped in to help athletes fulfill their Olympic dreams, and how he feels about his fourth decade creating protest music with Chuck D. Speaking of music, he drops some breaking news about a new song in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Plus, a track star sees their name immortalized, Team USA's hockey captain gets Knighted, and can anyone - anyone?! - beat UConn? Plan your Olympic ice hockey viewing parties with the full game schedule here Find the National Girls and Women in Sports Day events happening near you here Check out photographer Mathieu Forget on Instagram @forgetmat A few of our favorite Mathieu Forget BTS videos are here, 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 TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic distance runners and co-hosts of the “Nobody Asked Us” podcast Kara Goucher and Des Linden join Sarah to give perspective on the Olympic experience from a safe distance, unburdened by the nerves of an upcoming competition. They share their advice for members of Team USA heading to Milan-Cortina, talk about how competing at the Games differs from other major championships, and share a behind the scenes detail about the Opening Ceremony festivities that will leave you gagged - or gagging – or maybe both. Plus, Sarah dishes on a magical weekend watching Unrivaled hoops in Philly and remembers an icon. Read Alexa Philippou’s story for ESPN about the meeting scheduled between WNBA and union leadership here Watch Sarah's tribute to Moira Rose on Around The Horn 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 Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.