Today’s show takes us to the curling sheet in Cortina, where you'll get a Curling 101 lesson from Sarah, hear from the Peterson sisters after Team USA's win over Denmark, and learn about hog lines, buttons and "rocking the ice." Then: Poles, pockets, and rock journals! You sent us on missions and we did on-the-ground reporting to get you the answers you're looking for. Plus, a retirement, a moonwalking mister, and NBC's coverage of women's hockey leaves something to be desired.
Read more about Mark Callan (aka the “Michael Jackson of Curling”) here 


Watch Sarah’s video of Mark “pebbling” the ice here


The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is here


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


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Today&rsquo;s show takes us to the curling sheet in Cortina, where you'll get a Curling 101 lesson from Sarah, hear from the Peterson sisters after Team USA's win over Denmark, and learn about hog lines, buttons and "rocking the ice." Then: Poles, pockets, and rock journals! You sent us on missions and we did on-the-ground reporting to get you the answers you're looking for. Plus, a retirement, a moonwalking mister, and NBC's coverage of women's hockey leaves something to be desired.
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<li dir="ltr">Read more about Mark Callan (aka the &ldquo;Michael Jackson of Curling&rdquo;) <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/winter-olympics-curling-technician-pebbling-science-mark-callan-moonwalk" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/winter-olympics-curling-technician-pebbling-science-mark-callan-moonwalk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771468545771000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hKNm-DDbNAhmr5P5gEsmm">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
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Watch Sarah&rsquo;s video of Mark &ldquo;pebbling&rdquo; the ice <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com/post/3mf2y4fotys2g" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com/post/3mf2y4fotys2g&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771468545764000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TyEqnIWcRw-9iyyj6kjoh">here</a>
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The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771468545764000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1s5ClOtwiRLWN26Szgx3za">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

Today’s show takes us to the curling sheet in Cortina, where you'll get a Curling 101 lesson from Sarah, hear from the Peterson sisters after Team USA's win over Denmark, and learn about hog lines, buttons and "rocking the ice." Then: Poles, pockets, and rock journals! You sent us on missions and we did on-the-ground reporting to get you the answers you're looking for. Plus, a retirement, a moonwalking mister, and NBC's coverage of women's hockey leaves something to be desired.

Curling in Cortina & Missions Made Possible, with Little Citrus

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6b950b50-5f25-477f-8556-b3f5002a94ea/transcript

Sarah and producer Alex join the show from the bowels of the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena after Team USA's gold medal win over Canada. They share the build-up, the nerves, the goals, the celebrations and the reactions from all your favorite players. What was Hilary Knight thinking when she tied the game? What should Megan Keller's OT goal be called? Is this the last we'll see of Knight vs. Marie-Phillip Poulin? Plus, Alysa Liu is golden, guidance from a GOAT, and all good things must come to an end.
The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is 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

Sarah and producer Alex join the show from the bowels of the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena after Team USA's gold medal win over Canada. They share the build-up, the nerves, the goals, the celebrations and the reactions from all your favorite players. What was Hilary Knight thinking when she tied the game? What should Megan Keller's OT goal be called? Is this the last we'll see of Knight vs. Marie-Phillip Poulin? Plus, Alysa Liu is golden, guidance from a GOAT, and all good things must come to an end.
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<li aria-level="1">The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Sarah and producer Alex join the show from the bowels of the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena after Team USA's gold medal win over Canada. They share the build-up, the nerves, the goals, the celebrations and the reactions from all your favorite players. What was Hilary Knight thinking when she tied the game? What should Megan Keller's OT goal be called? Is this the last we'll see of Knight vs. Marie-Phillip Poulin? Plus, Alysa Liu is golden, guidance from a GOAT, and all good things must come to an end.

Party In The USA with Little Citrus

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Sarah and producer Alex check in with the greatest skier of all time and newly minted gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin to talk about ending her Olympic medal drought with a massive, ass-kicking win in Wednesday's slalom. Mikaela discusses winning without her father, wishing Average Joes understood alpine skiing better, and how the margins of victory in her sport make stringing together victories so tough. Plus, an exciting en-gay-gement, top five gasps, U.S. v. Canada hockey, and what do you call the final minutes of the 11th hour?

 
Read the poem “The House Dog’s Grave” here
Check out the video of Hilary Knight proposing to Brittany Bowe here
Read ESPN’s story on the WNBPA counterproposal here
And check out Annie Costabile’s Front Office Sports article for added context here
Watch Sarah's video about the current curling venue hosting figure skating in the 1950's here
See scenes from Italy’s Battle of the Oranges here
The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is 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

 

Sarah and producer Alex check in with the greatest skier of all time and newly minted gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin to talk about ending her Olympic medal drought with a massive, ass-kicking win in Wednesday's slalom. Mikaela discusses winning without her father, wishing Average Joes understood alpine skiing better, and how the margins of victory in her sport make stringing together victories so tough. Plus, an exciting en-gay-gement, top five gasps, U.S. v. Canada hockey, and what do you call the final minutes of the 11th hour?
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<li>Read the poem &ldquo;The House Dog&rsquo;s Grave&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://coneycat.livejournal.com/968983.html">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Check out the video of Hilary Knight proposing to Brittany Bowe <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU5rM4XDORz/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read ESPN&rsquo;s story on the WNBPA counterproposal <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/47959643/wnbpa-counterproposal-includes-some-concessions-revenue-share-housing">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">And check out Annie Costabile&rsquo;s Front Office Sports article for added context&nbsp;<a href="https://frontofficesports.com/wnbpa-seeks-25-of-league-revenue-in-counterproposal/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch Sarah's video about the current curling venue hosting figure skating in the 1950's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DU5h9O5gdm8/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">See scenes from Italy&rsquo;s Battle of the Oranges&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DU5qjblAZjS/?hl=en">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">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></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Sarah and producer Alex check in with the greatest skier of all time and newly minted gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin to talk about ending her Olympic medal drought with a massive, ass-kicking win in Wednesday's slalom. Mikaela discusses winning without her father, wishing Average Joes understood alpine skiing better, and how the margins of victory in her sport make stringing together victories so tough. Plus, an exciting en-gay-gement, top five gasps, U.S. v. Canada hockey, and what do you call the final minutes of the 11th hour?

Nap, Cry, Win with Mikaela Shiffrin, with Little Citrus

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/86647225-ffe0-4287-bd46-b3f600279fbf/transcript

The most interesting woman at the Olympics, U.S. luger Sophia Kirkby, sits down with Sarah in Cortina to discuss her luge origin story, making her own pins to trade at the Games, carrying her dad’s memory with her when she competes, and proclaiming herself the most eligible bachelorette in the Olympic Village (we get all the tea on her many dates!). Plus, hear from bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor after her gold medal win and get a lesson in sliding sports from Ken Childs. And Stewie makes a statement, talking to strangers, and a hockey choose-your-own adventure.


You can watch Tender, the new women’s hockey documentary, here.


You can find Sophia’s handmade Olympic pins here.


Follow Ken Childs on Instagram here.


You can find Ken’s site dedicated to bobsled, skeleton and luge coverage here.


The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is 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

The most interesting woman at the Olympics, U.S. luger Sophia Kirkby, sits down with Sarah in Cortina to discuss her luge origin story, making her own pins to trade at the Games, carrying her dad&rsquo;s memory with her when she competes, and proclaiming herself the most eligible bachelorette in the Olympic Village (we get all the tea on her many dates!). Plus, hear from bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor after her gold medal win and get a lesson in sliding sports from Ken Childs. And Stewie makes a statement, talking to strangers, and&nbsp;a hockey choose-your-own adventure.
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You can watch Tender, the new women&rsquo;s hockey documentary, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znd5bTq2XRw" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DZnd5bTq2XRw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771375135175000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0gfEHwOjJ2031QTQpousnR">here</a>.
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You can find Sophia&rsquo;s handmade Olympic pins <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A1N3MYTG9O3LP9&amp;marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;tag=usat-shopping-20" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/s?me%3DA1N3MYTG9O3LP9%26marketplaceID%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26tag%3Dusat-shopping-20&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771375135180000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QQqu35aQpFY7xKeZkxKLl">here</a>.
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Follow Ken Childs on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekenchilds/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/thekenchilds/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771375135180000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19tsWVgempsuzncDuKuHsf">here</a>.
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You can find Ken&rsquo;s site dedicated to bobsled, skeleton and luge coverage <a href="http://slidingonice.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://slidingonice.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771375135180000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Qhls-AU9uq66Str-0LVDP">here</a>.
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The full Milan-Cortina Olympic schedule is <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771375135180000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3RhU78BaQ9y1NVram4P_n4">here</a>
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The most interesting woman at the Olympics, U.S. luger Sophia Kirkby, sits down with Sarah in Cortina to discuss her luge origin story, making her own pins to trade at the Games, carrying her dad’s memory with her when she competes, and proclaiming herself the most eligible bachelorette in the Olympic Village (we get all the tea on her many dates!). Plus, hear from bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor after her gold medal win and get a lesson in sliding sports from Ken Childs. And Stewie makes a statement, talking to strangers, and a hockey choose-your-own adventure.

The Most Eligible Bachelorette in the Olympic Village with Sophia Kirkby

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c8793306-62ac-4cc5-8807-b3f40027df45/transcript

Curling in Cortina & Missions Made Possible, with Little Citrus

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