Risa Isard, the Director of Research & Insights at Parity, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest takeaways from two new reports on women’s sports, including why women’s sports fans are so valuable. Plus, the history of racism in WNBA media coverage and proof that fans who watch alone aren't alone.
Parity's research (including both reports Risa discussed) can be found here
Read Risa's op-ed on why women's soccer fans are so valuable here, her op-ed on "iso-fans" in the WNBA here, and her op-ed on race in WNBA media coverage here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 
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Risa Isard, the Director of Research &amp; Insights at Parity, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest takeaways from two new reports on women&rsquo;s sports, including why women&rsquo;s sports fans are so valuable. Plus, the history of racism in WNBA media coverage and proof that fans who watch alone aren't alone.
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<li>Parity's research (including both reports Risa discussed) can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://paritynow.co/womens-sports-research" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://paritynow.co/womens-sports-research&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0LWcZeGe9NhY-cvx1oAkCY">here</a></li>
<li>Read Risa's op-ed on why women's soccer fans are so valuable&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/08/20/is-the-womens-soccer-fan-the-most-valuable-consumer-in-sports/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/08/20/is-the-womens-soccer-fan-the-most-valuable-consumer-in-sports/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SDeV9-_uziC8YbCddWYfI">here</a>, her op-ed on "iso-fans" in the WNBA&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/SBJ-Unpacks/2023/07/27/oped/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/SBJ-Unpacks/2023/07/27/oped/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23SC1h-Vups7yMx2GzNlWD">here</a>, and her op-ed on race in WNBA media coverage&nbsp;<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20221101141229/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/COVID19-OpEds/2021/05/24-IsardMelton" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101141229/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/COVID19-OpEds/2021/05/24-IsardMelton&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw106sbwyAC8hVzUMCLLkF5w">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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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

Risa Isard, the Director of Research & Insights at Parity, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest takeaways from two new reports on women’s sports, including why women’s sports fans are so valuable. Plus, the history of racism in WNBA media coverage and proof that fans who watch alone aren't alone.

Do What Makes You Light Up with Risa Isard

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6fcec27c-1bc5-401a-a411-b35200173e53/transcript

With the 2026 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, ESPN soccer writer Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss what to expect from the league’s 16(!) teams, break down the biggest offseason storylines, share the simplest explanation of the High Impact Player rule, and reflect on the league hitting ‘peak freak’ mode as front offices watched players depart for teams in Europe. Plus, a fresh listen to beloved old tunes leaves much to be desired.


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


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

With the 2026 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, ESPN soccer writer Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss what to expect from the league&rsquo;s 16(!) teams, break down the biggest offseason storylines, share the simplest explanation of the High Impact Player rule, and reflect on the league hitting &lsquo;peak freak&rsquo; mode as front offices watched players depart for teams in Europe. Plus, a fresh listen to beloved old tunes leaves much to be desired.
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With the 2026 NWSL season kicking off this weekend, ESPN soccer writer Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss what to expect from the league’s 16(!) teams, break down the biggest offseason storylines, share the simplest explanation of the High Impact Player rule, and reflect on the league hitting ‘peak freak’ mode as front offices watched players depart for teams in Europe. Plus, a fresh listen to beloved old tunes leaves much to be desired.

Peak Freak: An NWSL Season Preview with Jeff Kassouf 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f9e994e3-8c6d-4bcc-adc4-b4090162f277/transcript

Paralympic silver medal-winning snowboarder Kate Delson joins Sarah to discuss her podium finish in her first event at the Games, the joy and freedom she felt getting into the sport as a kid, and the item she’s using as currency to get around Cortina. Bonus: She answers our Paralympic condom question! Plus, setting the Tempo, a national team in danger, and making it easier to watch women’s sports in person?! Yes, please.  
The Indian Wells tennis tournament schedule is here
Read The Athletics’ reporting on the Iranian women’s soccer team here
Read Katie Barnes’ feature on Audi Crooks 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

Paralympic silver medal-winning snowboarder Kate Delson joins Sarah to discuss her podium finish in her first event at the Games, the joy and freedom she felt getting into the sport as a kid, and the item she&rsquo;s using as currency to get around Cortina. Bonus: She answers our Paralympic condom question! Plus, setting the Tempo, a national team in danger, and making it easier to watch women&rsquo;s sports in person?! Yes, please.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>The Indian Wells tennis tournament schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://bnpparibasopen.com/schedule/order-of-play">here</a></li>
<li>Read The Athletics&rsquo; reporting on the Iranian women&rsquo;s soccer team&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7100902/2026/03/09/iran-soccer-defect-australia-asian-cup/">here</a></li>
<li>Read Katie Barnes&rsquo; feature on Audi Crooks&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48122774/iowa-state-women-basketball-audi-crooks-praise-criticism-ncaa-tournament">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></li>
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<li>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>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Paralympic silver medal-winning snowboarder Kate Delson joins Sarah to discuss her podium finish in her first event at the Games, the joy and freedom she felt getting into the sport as a kid, and the item she’s using as currency to get around Cortina. Bonus: She answers our Paralympic condom question! Plus, setting the Tempo, a national team in danger, and making it easier to watch women’s sports in person?! Yes, please. 

‘All My Friends Want the Souvies’ with Kate Delson

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2e0a4543-aef9-4549-ae40-b40801825c49/transcript

Team USA sled hockey player Monica Quimby joins Sarah to discuss why women’s sled hockey still isn’t in the Paralympics, what it meant for Team USA to win the inaugural Women’s World Championship last year, and why viewers will find the “mixed gender” label of para hockey misleading when they tune in to watch the almost entirely-men’s tournament in Italy. Plus, 20 medals and counting, SheBelieves that they did win, and upsets and champions in women’s hoops. 


Read ESPN's reporting on the WNBA’s latest counterproposal here


The 2026 Women’s Lacrosse League schedule is here


Watch episode one of Seattle Reign’s take on the “Traitors” show, “Cloak and Crown,” here


The full Milan Cortina Paralympic 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

Team USA sled hockey player Monica Quimby joins Sarah to discuss why women&rsquo;s sled hockey still isn&rsquo;t in the Paralympics, what it meant for Team USA to win the inaugural Women&rsquo;s World Championship last year, and why viewers will find the &ldquo;mixed gender&rdquo; label of para hockey misleading when they tune in to watch the almost entirely-men&rsquo;s tournament in Italy. Plus, 20 medals and counting,&nbsp;SheBelieves that they did win,&nbsp;and upsets and champions in women&rsquo;s hoops.&nbsp;
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Read ESPN's reporting on the WNBA&rsquo;s latest counterproposal <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48143823/source-wnba-sends-counterproposal-players-ahead-deadline" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48143823/source-wnba-sends-counterproposal-players-ahead-deadline&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773107856641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2OFAaI09U74xgLoBeZBYu_">here</a>
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The 2026 Women&rsquo;s Lacrosse League schedule is <a href="https://thewll.com/schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thewll.com/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773107856641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GmoawLPTpL8_dd7swBL9e">here</a>
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Watch episode one of Seattle Reign&rsquo;s take on the &ldquo;Traitors&rdquo; show, &ldquo;Cloak and Crown,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.reignfc.com/news/cloak-and-crown-season-2-episode-1-return-of-the-traitors" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.reignfc.com/news/cloak-and-crown-season-2-episode-1-return-of-the-traitors&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773107856641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GztNUENVI-lVFt5EgN45r">here</a>
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The full Milan Cortina Paralympic schedule is <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/paralympic-games/schedule/overview" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/paralympic-games/schedule/overview&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773107856641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hKGY722R-g5M_EDPJGOxr">here</a>
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Team USA sled hockey player Monica Quimby joins Sarah to discuss why women’s sled hockey still isn’t in the Paralympics, what it meant for Team USA to win the inaugural Women’s World Championship last year, and why viewers will find the “mixed gender” label of para hockey misleading when they tune in to watch the almost entirely-men’s tournament in Italy. Plus, 20 medals and counting, SheBelieves that they did win, and upsets and champions in women’s hoops. 

‘I Like To Hit You With A Smile’ with Monica Quimby

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/599d077a-3e1f-4378-8a84-b4080020c224/transcript

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