Ahead of World Mental Health Day, former US Olympic swim team captain and 10-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt joins Sarah to talk about how her family, friends, and training partner Michael Phelps helped her address her mental health while still pursuing wins in the pool. Plus, the perils of chasing perfection and how she managed a healthy transition out of elite athletics into post-swimming life and work.


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Check out the National Alliance on Mental Illness here
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Ahead of World Mental Health Day, former US Olympic swim team captain and 10-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt joins Sarah to talk about how her family, friends, and training partner Michael Phelps helped her address her mental health while still pursuing wins in the pool. Plus, the perils of chasing perfection and how she managed a healthy transition out of elite athletics into post-swimming life and work.
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<li dir="ltr">Check out the National Alliance on Mental Illness <a href="https://www.nami.org/">here</a></li>
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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 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

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, former US Olympic swim team captain and 10-time Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt joins Sarah to talk about how her family, friends, and training partner Michael Phelps helped her address her mental health while still pursuing wins in the pool. Plus, the perils of chasing perfection and how she managed a healthy transition out of elite athletics into post-swimming life and work.

Asking for Help with Allison Schmitt

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Bobsled legend Elana Meyers Taylor joins Sarah to discuss battling through her toughest season yet to qualify for her fifth Olympics and how she's approaching what might be her last chance at winning gold. They discuss why heptathletes make the best push athletes, how she’s recovering from the scariest crash of her career, and her concerns around the long-term sustainability of the sport of bobsled. Plus, cashing in on the charity stripe, an early contender for fit of the year, and a few players we’re thankful to see touch grass again. 


Watch Paige Bueckers react to winning $50k here


Check out the Australian Open schedule here


Follow Elana Meyers Taylor on Instagram! @elanameyerstaylor 
The Toronto Tempo’s lego collab is here
Check out the Portland Fire’s Portlandia schedule collab here
The Chicago Sky’s collab with Art But Make It Sports is here 


Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 


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Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork 


Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social

Bobsled legend Elana Meyers Taylor joins Sarah to discuss battling through her toughest season yet to qualify for her fifth Olympics and how she's approaching what might be her last chance at winning gold. They discuss why heptathletes make the best push athletes, how she&rsquo;s recovering from the scariest crash of her career, and her concerns around the long-term sustainability of the sport of bobsled.&nbsp;Plus, cashing in on the charity stripe, an early contender for fit of the year, and a few players we&rsquo;re thankful to see touch grass again.&nbsp;
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Watch Paige Bueckers react to winning $50k&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTt5mtGAmYP/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTt5mtGAmYP/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769140115096000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33HbUIBpZURtB4gSabk-np">here</a>
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Check out the Australian Open schedule&nbsp;<a href="https://ausopen.com/schedule#!43230" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ausopen.com/schedule%23!43230&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769140115096000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DSmOSTcwXtIIqfjkLZIZg">here</a>
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Follow Elana Meyers Taylor on Instagram!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elanameyerstaylor/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/elanameyerstaylor/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769140115096000&amp;usg=AOvVaw004e7xAuHiDNgwraadEQwb">@elanameyerstaylor</a>&nbsp;
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<li dir="ltr">The Toronto Tempo&rsquo;s lego collab is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyRCRRj5yI/?hl=en">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Check out the Portland Fire&rsquo;s Portlandia schedule collab&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyRIFvkp0q/">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">The Chicago Sky&rsquo;s collab with Art But Make It Sports is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTySnPqgbmM/?img_index=1">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
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Bobsled legend Elana Meyers Taylor joins Sarah to discuss battling through her toughest season yet to qualify for her fifth Olympics and how she's approaching what might be her last chance at winning gold. They discuss why heptathletes make the best push athletes, how she’s recovering from the scariest crash of her career, and her concerns around the long-term sustainability of the sport of bobsled. Plus, cashing in on the charity stripe, an early contender for fit of the year, and a few players we’re thankful to see touch grass again. 

Toughest Season Of My Life with Elana Meyers Taylor

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Multi-sport athlete and advocate for transgender rights Chris Mosier joins Sarah a few days after protesting outside the Supreme Court in D.C. He shares his thoughts on the Court hearing oral arguments regarding trans athletes participating in sports, how he approaches having conversations with people who are ignorant or uninformed, what he thinks of some of the proposed “solutions” for trans inclusion in sports, and how he uses joy as a form of resistance. Plus, a different kind of Sunday Scaries, turning beets into borscht, and a cross-border rivalry over crowd size.


Buy tickets to the Women’s Beanpot Championship here


Meet all the Athletes Unlimited basketball players here


And check out the Athletes Unlimited schedule here


Read the Front Office Sports article on the WNBA considering buying back equity here


Watch Jordan Chiles earn a career first perfect 10 on the vault here


Find the Australian Open results here, and the schedule here


Pre-order Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports 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


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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:@biancahillier.bsky.social

 

Multi-sport athlete and advocate for transgender rights Chris Mosier joins Sarah a few days after protesting outside the Supreme Court in D.C. He shares his thoughts on the Court hearing oral arguments regarding trans athletes participating in sports, how he approaches having conversations with people who are ignorant or uninformed, what he thinks of some of the proposed &ldquo;solutions&rdquo; for trans inclusion in sports, and how he uses joy as a form of resistance. Plus, a different kind of Sunday Scaries, turning beets into borscht, and a cross-border rivalry over crowd size.
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Buy tickets to the Women&rsquo;s Beanpot Championship <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-dunkin-women-s-beanpot-tickets/artist/3078914" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-dunkin-women-s-beanpot-tickets/artist/3078914&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447010000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SNY7WTN0-QMu3J34D7p5j">here</a>
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Meet all the Athletes Unlimited basketball players <a href="https://auprosports.com/basketball/athletes/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://auprosports.com/basketball/athletes/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447010000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QsVLJIlsazIl9Mr08qRUY">here</a>
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And check out the Athletes Unlimited schedule <a href="https://auprosports.com/basketball/schedule/2026/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://auprosports.com/basketball/schedule/2026/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447010000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1k7ftnkmbmm2PmpoUMfyRp">here</a>
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Read the Front Office Sports article on the WNBA considering buying back equity&nbsp;<a href="https://frontofficesports.com/wnba-2022-stake-16-percent-75-million/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://frontofficesports.com/wnba-2022-stake-16-percent-75-million/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447026000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13FW5SGCOYurTY-E976MSJ">here</a>
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Watch Jordan Chiles earn a career first perfect 10 on the vault <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qVQlMq13cI" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3D9qVQlMq13cI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447010000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uimUOX7p74JytDsTqi-sc">here</a>
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Find the Australian Open results <a href="https://ausopen.com/results#!All" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ausopen.com/results%23!All&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447010000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hn0frJ5SvWo1T45gy_Jv7">here</a>, and the schedule <a href="https://ausopen.com/schedule#!43227" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ausopen.com/schedule%23!43227&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447010000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1psppR5bcRAR94ZxIgRtg0">here</a>
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Pre-order Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/fair-game-trans-athletes-and-the-future-of-sports-anna-baeth/715334b780903a15?ean=9781620979785&amp;next=t&amp;next=t" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/fair-game-trans-athletes-and-the-future-of-sports-anna-baeth/715334b780903a15?ean%3D9781620979785%26next%3Dt%26next%3Dt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769032447010000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EcqfIAzxJDYl-xux4qYKS">here</a>
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Multi-sport athlete and advocate for transgender rights Chris Mosier joins Sarah a few days after protesting outside the Supreme Court in D.C. He shares his thoughts on the Court hearing oral arguments regarding trans athletes participating in sports, how he approaches having conversations with people who are ignorant or uninformed, what he thinks of some of the proposed “solutions” for trans inclusion in sports, and how he uses joy as a form of resistance. Plus, a different kind of Sunday Scaries, turning beets into borscht, and a cross-border rivalry over crowd size.

Reminder To Post A Thirst Trap with Chris Mosier

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Boise State beach volleyball player Nora Hayd and Australian semi-pro hooper Caitlin Cunningham (a.k.a. Caitlin Dark) have gone viral around the world for being gothletes (goth athletes) and rocking a look not often seen on the court or the sand. Hayd and Cunningham join Sarah to discuss the attention they’ve received for their unique looks, dream makeup collabs, expanding the idea of what an athlete can look like, and why it’s always a good idea to express your true self.
Follow Caitlin on social! Instagram: @caitlepillar
Follow Nora on social! Instagram: @nora.rose14 
Support ultra runner Sarah Porter here
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Boise State beach volleyball player Nora Hayd and&nbsp;Australian semi-pro&nbsp;hooper Caitlin Cunningham (a.k.a. Caitlin Dark) have gone viral around the world for being gothletes (goth athletes) and rocking a look not often seen on the court or the sand. Hayd and Cunningham join Sarah to discuss the attention they&rsquo;ve received for their unique looks, dream makeup collabs, expanding the idea of what an athlete can look like, and why it&rsquo;s always a good idea to express your true self.
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<li>Follow Caitlin on social! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caitlepillar/">@caitlepillar</a></li>
<li>Follow Nora on social! Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nora.rose14/">@nora.rose14</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support ultra runner Sarah Porter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-porter-spine-race-2026">here</a></li>
<li>Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

Boise State beach volleyball player Nora Hayd and Australian semi-pro hooper Caitlin Cunningham (a.k.a. Caitlin Dark) have gone viral around the world for being gothletes (goth athletes) and rocking a look not often seen on the court or the sand. Hayd and Cunningham join Sarah to discuss the attention they’ve received for their unique looks, dream makeup collabs, expanding the idea of what an athlete can look like, and why it’s always a good idea to express your true self.

The Gothletes Are Multiplying with Caitlin Cunningham & Nora Hayd

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