We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting with U.S. cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Sarah originally caught up with Jessie in August during the Summer Olympics, but today we’re running back the interview as it’s the height of Jessie’s own competition season.


Watch Jessie compete in the 2024-25 Tour de Ski! The full schedule is here! 


Learn more about The Emily Program here!


Check out Jessie Diggins’s book “Brave Enough” here!


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We&rsquo;re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting with&nbsp;U.S. cross-country skiing star&nbsp;Jessie&nbsp;Diggins. Sarah originally caught up with&nbsp;Jessie&nbsp;in August during the&nbsp;Summer&nbsp;Olympics, but today we&rsquo;re running back the interview as it&rsquo;s the height of&nbsp;Jessie&rsquo;s own competition season.
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Check out Jessie Diggins&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Brave Enough&rdquo; <a href="https://jessiediggins.com/book/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://jessiediggins.com/book/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735088059530000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3V6XwRabzxNKdRsFK_f4Pp">here</a>!
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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

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024, starting with U.S. cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins. Sarah originally caught up with Jessie in August during the Summer Olympics, but today we’re running back the interview as it’s the height of Jessie’s own competition season. 

Best of 2024: Life-Changing Pressure with Jessie Diggins

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/458302af-3f90-4b77-9017-b250000f1f9d/transcript

We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from.


Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth’s podcast series, Tested here (scroll down to find it)! 


Learn about the history of sex testing, the language Rose & Sarah use, and find additional reading here


Read the Scientific American Story that Sarah mentions here!


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


Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323


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

 

We&rsquo;ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah&rsquo;s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the &ldquo;dangers&rdquo; that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from.
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Learn about the history of sex testing, the language Rose &amp; Sarah use, and find additional reading <a href="https://www.tested-podcast.com/">here</a>
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Read the Scientific American Story that Sarah mentions<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-redefined-the-idea-of-2-sexes-is-overly-simplistic1/"> here</a>!
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We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from.

Best of 2024: Sports Are Binary, Human Beings Are Not with Rose Eveleth

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/acd9c251-3772-4687-9e3e-b250015aeeda/transcript

As part of our “Best of 2024” series, here is Sarah’s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats. 


Listen to Sam Mewis's podcast, "The Women's Game" here


Make sure to check out the "Good Vibes FC" episodes, where Sam is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn and Lynn Williams! Videos here


Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323


Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist


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

As part of our &ldquo;Best of 2024&rdquo; series, here is Sarah&rsquo;s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats.&nbsp;
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Listen to Sam Mewis's podcast, "The Women's Game" <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-womens-game/id1733926389" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-womens-game/id1733926389&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735088059530000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0m5ITpy23Sd4jjtqc5mfru">here</a>
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Make sure to check out the "Good Vibes FC" episodes, where Sam is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn and Lynn Williams! Videos <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtNimwVrgGBL1AddhXM7-8DrdD6hnJd-d" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPLtNimwVrgGBL1AddhXM7-8DrdD6hnJd-d&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735088059530000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1X0jZXpNVuepXECZH_NM02">here</a>
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As part of our “Best of 2024” series, here is Sarah’s conversation with USWNT legends Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn from August, right before the U.S.-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Sam and Becky discussed everything from the start of the Emma Hayes era to their favorite post-game eats. 

Best of 2024: The Triforce with Sam Mewis & Becky Sauerbrunn

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5775d1b5-e63b-4675-a1f3-b250000f29c8/transcript

We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah’s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams.


Follow Layshia on IG here!


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


Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323


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

 

We&rsquo;re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah&rsquo;s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams.
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We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Today, we hit play on Sarah’s conversation with recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon. Lay joined Sarah to talk grieving his career while honoring themself and their stillness, being the first out trans player in the W, and the Finals series between two of her former teams.

Best of 2024: Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e6213cab-3c95-40d6-8d8f-b25001585091/transcript

Best of 2024: Life-Changing Pressure with Jessie Diggins

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