Good Game with Sarah Spain

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain is a news podcast hosted by iHeartPodcasts, with 548 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

iHeartPodcasts hosts Good Game with Sarah Spain, a news show with 548 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  Belonging is a Big Deal with Cole Brauer and Danette Leighton

  Oct 2, 202644 minS3

  Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton and Cole Brauer, the first female American sailor to race solo around the world, join Sarah to talk about the inaugural WSF Sport Report. They discuss what the findings tell us about a girl’s journey from youth sports to elite competition and why we should be worried about the pipeline fueling pro women’s sports. Cole always shares some memories of her sail around the world and why she thinks being at sea is easier than being on land. Plus, keep dreaming, staying put in Louisville, and a “Yes And” that carries us through time.  The WNBA playoffs schedule is here Allison Gale’s NWSL Playoffs Explorer tool is here Read Emma Navarro’s full Instagram post here Read The Athletic’s story on Claire Thompson’s retirement here And read the latest on Amina Seck’s case here Read the Daily Toreador’s story here   Check out Arike Ogunbowale’s show-stopping 3-pointers from 2018 here and here The 2026 Women’s Sports Foundation Sport Report is here Watch Alex White’s video standing up for fellow skater Nora Vasconcellos 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.

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  Episode #53

  Thank You For Running Me Over with Jack Liechtung

  Oct 1, 202642 minS3

  Canopy Talent CEO Jack Liechtung joins Sarah to talk all things NIL. Jack explains why he left a fancy law firm to join the sports world, how the NIL space is still the wild wild west, and why he thinks Nebraska volleyball is a standout example in the space. Plus, that’s a hot Fever, the Lynx sink, and wake up, babe – a new USWNT roster just dropped. The full USWNT roster is here Follow Merritt Beason on Instagram here and Bri Ellis here   Fill out the survey from researchers at the University of Cincinnati 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.

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  Episode #51

  Capital Queens with Kim Stone and Alycen McAuley

  Sep 29, 202635 minS3

  Kim Stone, CEO of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, and Alycen McAuley, chief business officer for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, join Sarah to reflect on Capital Queens, the first-ever joint women’s sports week in Washington, D.C. McAuley also talks about the Mystics’ future arena plans, and Stone shares the secrets of Rowdy Audi and looks ahead to D.C. hosting the upcoming NWSL Championship. Plus, the WNBA playoffs are off and running, A-town gets a new name, and it’s so hard to say goodbye. Watch Ashton and Ana commemorate their “lasts” with the Connecticut Sun here Watch the video of Coach Reeve’s wife and son surprising her with “Coach of the Year” here Watch the video of Olivia Miles’ parents surprising the “Rookie of the Year” here Check out the Atlanta City FC crest and intro video narrated by Andraya Carter  here Check out Sarah’s interview with Mystics coach Sydney Johnson  here and Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury 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.

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  Episode #50

  Shed the Shoulds with Sara Haines

  Sep 28, 202638 minS3

  Sara Haines, co-host of The View, former college athlete, and Sarah’s newest bestie, joins the show after the pair recently met IRL in New York City. Sara compares her college experience at Smith to making taffy, shares how she ended up as MVP of a gay men’s volleyball league, how she decides which controversies to respond to on The View, and the mantra she wears on a bracelet as a daily reminder. P.S. - Tune in tomorrow for all the WNBA playoff content you crave! The WNBA schedule is here Watch the women of "The View" interview Vice President JD Vance here ; the section where Sara asks about faith can be found 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.

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  Episode #49

  WNBA Playoff Predictions with Andraya Carter

  Sep 25, 202639 minS3

  With the WNBA Playoffs getting underway this weekend, ESPN’s Andraya Carter joins Sarah to discuss what each team needs to do to make it out of round one, the most noteworthy surprises following the FIBA break, and her biggest, boldest predictions for the Finals, the next W commissioner, and more. Plus, this WNBA legend deserves some flowers – and a whole lot more. The WNBA 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.

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