Good Game with Sarah Spain
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 …Social links:
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Ask Us Anything with Big Citrus
In honor of Sarah's birthday yesterday, producer Bianca’s birthday last week, and producer Alex’s half birthday on the 17th, the Good Game team does a special Big Citrus birthday episode. They discuss their top highlights from the last year, set goals for their next journey around the sun, and go d…
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Moving to Grow with Alyssa Thompson
U.S. Women’s National Team and Chelsea FC forward Alyssa Thompson joins Sarah to talk about her decision to sign across the pond in the WSL, leaving her sister Gisele behind at Angel City, and her goals looking ahead to the 2027 Women’s World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Plus, returning with …
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10,000 Clean and Jerks with Olivia Reeves
Weightlifting Olympic champion Olivia Reeves joins Sarah to discuss how her CrossFit parents got her into the sport, the difference between power lifting, body building, and weight lifting, the obstacles she faced en route to Olympic glory, and what her plans are for LA 2028 – and beyond. Plus, cro…
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The No ‘A-Hole’ Policy with Veronica Burton
Golden State Valkyries standout Veronica Burton joins Sarah to talk about her breakout season last year, believing in herself during her lean years in the league, coach Natalie Nakase’s ‘no a-holes’ policy, and the magic of Ballhalla. Plus, a “well, duh” kind of statement, a 16-year streak continue…
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And the Epicenter of Women's Sports Is... with Big Citrus
Big Citrus embarks on a journey to determine which U.S. city is the “epicenter” of women’s sports. Is it about the number of pro teams? The loyalty of the fans? A glut of hometown talent? Straight up vibes? Sarah, Bianca and Alex break it down! They’ve spent the last few months gathering votes and …
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Part 4 - Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S. with Tamerra Griffin
The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah for the fourth installment of our series, “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” Tamerra discusses what fans can expect in the lead-up to the 2027 Women’s World Cup, breaks down the qualification process and possibilities, provides her biggest l…
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Driven by Spite with Lauren Kuntz and Camryn Newton-Smith
2026 Women’s Decathlon World Championships winner Camryn Newton-Smith and decathlon pioneer and event founder Lauren Kuntz join Sarah to discuss Newton-Smith's winning weekend, the battle to get women’s decathlon into the Olympics, and why this year’s event almost didn’t happen (for the dumbest pos…
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Is the Check in the Mail? with Sheryl Swoopes, Ticha Penicheiro and Donna Orender
Sarah sat down with WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes and Ticha Penicheiro, and former WNBA president Donna Orender during WNBA All-Star Weekend. They discussed the highs and lows of the early days of the WNBA, how they’d tackle the job of commissioner, and why the league and players need to be united in…
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Operating in Truth with Roneeka Hodges
Connecticut Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges joins Sarah to discuss how the team and staff are handling the franchise’s final season in Connecticut, what it was like getting her first win as acting head coach earlier this year, the lack of Black women head coaches in the W, and the legends on spe…
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Reset Mode with Kailen Sheridan
North Carolina Courage and Canadian national team goalie Kailen Sheridan joins Sarah to discuss what really happened during her final few months at the San Diego Wave, how the Courage welcomed her to the squad and made her feel valued, what the team needs to do to stay in the playoff hunt, and how …
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