Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson joins Sarah to discuss coaching one of the youngest rosters in the WNBA, his viral post-game celebrations, outperforming expectations, and leading a playoff-bound team without an established superstar. Plus, all aboard, close the door, and a round of applause up north.
Check out the Orlando Pride’s “Bandawagon” video celebrating Barba Banda’s contract extension here
Follow the young players of the Washington Mystics – Lauren Betts is here, Kiki Iriafen is here, Sonia Citron is here, and Cotie McMahon is here
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Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson joins Sarah to discuss coaching one of the youngest rosters in the WNBA, his viral post-game celebrations, outperforming expectations, and leading a playoff-bound team without an established superstar. Plus, all aboard, close the door, and a round of applause up north.
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<li>Check out the Orlando Pride&rsquo;s &ldquo;Bandawagon&rdquo; video celebrating Barba Banda&rsquo;s contract extension&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/orlpride.com/post/3mvibqw3xhk26">here</a></li>
<li>Follow the young players of the Washington Mystics &ndash; Lauren Betts is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenmariebetts/">here</a>, Kiki Iriafen is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kikiiriafen/">here</a>, Sonia Citron is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soniacitron">here</a>, and Cotie McMahon is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cotiemcmahon32/">here</a></li>
<li>You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist 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.

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Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson joins Sarah to discuss coaching one of the youngest rosters in the WNBA, his viral post-game celebrations, outperforming expectations, and leading a playoff-bound team without an established superstar. Plus, all aboard, close the door, and a round of applause up north.

Big Dad Energy with Sydney Johnson

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5199410f-46a6-4a1b-a392-b4c501829f6b/transcript

Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt joins Sarah to discuss her drag debut, a wheelbarrow of fish, her winding path to soccer stardom, and whether or not it’s jinx-y when her teammates talk about how much they wanna play in the NWSL Championship at their home stadium. Plus, Atlanta shows up, long-time-no-Pou, and bending the rules of attendance records. 


The Alpine Skiing World Cup Soelden broadcast schedule is here


Team Canada’s full roster for the upcoming Hockey World Championship is here


Check out the Montréal Victoire’s championship rings here


Follow Hal Hershfelt on Instagram here and watch her on TikTok here


You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here


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

Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt joins Sarah to discuss her drag debut, a wheelbarrow of fish, her winding path to soccer stardom, and whether or not it&rsquo;s jinx-y when her teammates talk about how much they wanna play in the NWSL Championship at their home stadium. Plus, Atlanta shows up, long-time-no-Pou, and bending the rules of attendance records.&nbsp;
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The Alpine Skiing World Cup Soelden broadcast schedule is <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/how-to-watch-mikaela-shiffrin-alpine-skiing-world-cup-fis-soelden" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/how-to-watch-mikaela-shiffrin-alpine-skiing-world-cup-fis-soelden&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792807807245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yEycvMutDDnTMtWLY2ZaG">here</a>
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Team Canada&rsquo;s full roster for the upcoming Hockey World Championship is <a href="https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/womens-worlds-roster-set-2026-27-nwt" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/womens-worlds-roster-set-2026-27-nwt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792807807245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Ivm1F80a-tpTvh6EqB1-y">here</a>
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Check out the Montr&eacute;al Victoire&rsquo;s championship rings <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DevFVxujcr4/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DevFVxujcr4/?hl%3Den%26img_index%3D1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792807807245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bTAOxo-WaYrx-Crkqe-yW">here</a>
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Follow Hal Hershfelt on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/halhershh/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/halhershh/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792807807245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CpMD1Q0VRZKgwvRcfyxhU">here</a> and watch her on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@halhershh" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@halhershh&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792807807245000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38Z2uxk17x2UojZHUrEgZT">here</a>
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Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt joins us to discuss her drag debut, a wheelbarrow of fish, her winding path to soccer stardom, and whether or not it’s jinx-y when her teammates talk about how much they wanna play in the NWSL Championship at their home stadium. Plus, Atlanta shows up, long-time-no-Pou, and bending the rules of attendance records.

‘I Don’t Shut Up Now’ with Hal Hershfelt

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b9256ed3-7040-467c-9adf-b4ec002488be/transcript

Sarah sat down with WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike this week as part of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s annual Athlete Leadership Connection event. They discuss why Nneka’s not *really* retired, her proudest moment as a WNBA player and leader, and the question everyone is asking: Will she go from Madame President to Commissioner Ogwumike? Plus, Nneka names a woman, we’re asking for earnestness, and Halloween and Gay S***.
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
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Sarah sat down with WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike this week as part of the Women&rsquo;s Sports Foundation&rsquo;s annual Athlete Leadership Connection event. They discuss why Nneka&rsquo;s not *really* retired, her proudest moment as a WNBA player and leader, and the question everyone is asking: Will she go from Madame President to Commissioner Ogwumike? Plus, Nneka names a woman, we&rsquo;re asking for earnestness, and Halloween and Gay S***.
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<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Sarah sat down with WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike this week as part of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s annual Athlete Leadership Connection event. They discuss why Nneka’s not *really* retired, her proudest moment as a WNBA player and leader, and the question everyone is asking: Will she go from Madame President to Commissioner Ogwumike? Plus, Nneka names a woman, we’re asking for earnestness, and Halloween and Gay S***.

From President to Commish? With Nneka Ogwumike

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/58b70d6d-36c2-4f66-8883-b4eb002158cd/transcript

College volleyball players (and sisters!) Kendall and Elle Schara join Sarah to discuss how a diagnosis upended Kendall’s world, Elle’s life-saving donation, and the work that went into getting back on the volleyball court this season. Plus, a request for a vagueposting moratorium.


Listen to The Gist’s “How I Got the Call Up” here


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College volleyball players (and sisters!) Kendall and Elle Schara join Sarah to discuss how a diagnosis upended Kendall&rsquo;s world, Elle&rsquo;s life-saving donation, and the work that went into getting back on the volleyball court this season.&nbsp;Plus, a request for a vagueposting moratorium.
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Listen to The Gist&rsquo;s &ldquo;How I Got the Call Up&rdquo; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-got-the-call-up/id6819320670" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-got-the-call-up/id6819320670&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792550900524000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0I-Au3fIwAOFbTr79IfQQm">here</a>
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College volleyball players (and sisters!) Kendall and Elle Schara join Sarah to discuss how a diagnosis upended Kendall’s world, Elle’s life-saving donation, and the work that went into getting back on the volleyball court this season. Plus, a request for a vagueposting moratorium.

Saving Your Sister’s Life with Kendall and Elle Schara

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e957ebde-3215-4e4f-a7d4-b4e9012e1419/transcript

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