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

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>
<li>Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0is-6Knhe9Q12Wtp87ubkm">@sarahspain.com</a>&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FytIam9yyO_NLrDu_bmKv">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Xy6rDv0t11EwmkLj1kNci">@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social</a>&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3095Ygi3ibl3UsIaFcqUbn">@mishthejrnalist</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1757381095249000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dKK6SSQo0Nq3xVUcgpV0c">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</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

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

Pro surfer and Olympic champion Caroline Marks joins Sarah to discuss the new documentary Now Days, which follows her and five other women who are shaping the culture of pro surfing and pushing the limits of competition. The World Champion also shares how she got her hands on a wild quokka, the challenges of growing up in the limelight, and why she thinks having surfing in the Olympics helps disprove stereotypes about the sport. Plus, another trophy in the Big Apple, calling on the commissioner, and a date to circle on your calendars.
Fill out the Good Game survey here
Watch Now Days here
Read TOGETHXR co-founder Jessica Robertson’s op-ed here
Read The Athletic’s story about Alyssa Thomas calling out Cathy Englebert here 
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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
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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Pro surfer and Olympic champion Caroline Marks joins Sarah to discuss the new documentary Now Days, which follows her and five other women who are shaping the culture of pro surfing and pushing the limits of competition. The World Champion also shares how she got her hands on a wild quokka, the challenges of growing up in the limelight, and why she thinks having surfing in the Olympics helps disprove stereotypes about the sport. Plus, another trophy in the Big Apple, calling on the commissioner, and a date to circle on your calendars.
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<li aria-level="1">Fill out the Good Game survey <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp=dialog">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch Now Days <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okE2130c4Xw">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read TOGETHXR co-founder Jessica Robertson&rsquo;s op-ed <a href="https://togethxr.substack.com/p/long-before-the-rainbow">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read The Athletic&rsquo;s story about Alyssa Thomas calling out Cathy Englebert <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7410283/2026/06/30/alyssa-thomas-caitlin-clark-incident-wnba-death-threats/">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <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>
<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>
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<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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Pro surfer and Olympic champion Caroline Marks joins Sarah to discuss the new documentary Now Days, which follows her and five other women who are shaping the culture of pro surfing and pushing the limits of competition. The World Champion also shares how she got her hands on a wild quokka, the challenges of growing up in the limelight, and why she thinks having surfing in the Olympics helps disprove stereotypes about the sport. Plus, another trophy in the Big Apple, calling on the commissioner, and a date to circle on your calendars.

Finding a Flow State with Caroline Marks

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/270efcd9-bd9d-4286-8c43-b47a01888e50/transcript

Toronto Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers joins us to discuss the pitch that brought her to Canada, the insanity of building a roster during a major time of change in the WNBA, how her perspective as a former player informs her decision-making, and how to increase the number of women of color on the sidelines and in front offices. Plus, Cheryl Reeve reflects, a rookie season cut short, and Juju Watkins is back, baby. 
We’re looking for voicemails and voice memos making the case for which city is the epicenter of women's sports. Send your pitch as a voice memo to goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070.
We're at the halfway point of the year! Let us know how your 2026 intentions are going! 


Fill out the Good Game survey here
Check out Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon outfit here


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

Toronto Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers joins us to discuss the pitch that brought her to Canada, the insanity of building a roster during a major time of change in the WNBA, how her perspective as a former player informs her decision-making, and how to increase the number of women of color on the sidelines and in front offices. Plus, Cheryl Reeve reflects, a rookie season cut short, and Juju Watkins is back, baby.&nbsp;
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<li dir="ltr">We&rsquo;re looking for voicemails and voice memos making the case for which city is the epicenter of women's sports. Send your pitch as a voice memo to <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070.</li>
<li dir="ltr">We're at the halfway point of the year! Let us know how your 2026 intentions are going!&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr">
Fill out the Good Game survey&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp=dialog" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp%3Ddialog&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782937007886000&amp;usg=AOvVaw04t_rx0gyS-mekgA_memWo">here</a>
</li>
<li>Check out Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon outfit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/tennis/2026/06/29/naomi-osaka-outfit-wimbledon/3fa836e2-73cf-11f1-b665-5f8be87f3787_story.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/tennis/2026/06/29/naomi-osaka-outfit-wimbledon/3fa836e2-73cf-11f1-b665-5f8be87f3787_story.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782961260663000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZSfKmE0Z6V_wvAwSUdr5a">here</a></li>
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782937007886000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1m_4IQlCpVASX7tZwfr-4g">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782937007886000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RUVZcjsDSNBU-tVMFKqQY">Good Game playlist here</a>
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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;
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Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782937007886000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3BglP9ZDyUcdyoFVZYvJ3m">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782937007886000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_QyjKP5N3GUjm9_ViunOt">@Spain2323</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782937007887000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1lbCSXHeopXCuOyEwhSn78">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782937007887000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1s0OT9gbo33XV8F7eS4eVR">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;
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Toronto Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers joins us to discuss the pitch that brought her to Canada, building a roster during a major time of change in the WNBA, how her perspective as a former player informs her decision-making, and the biggest challenges facing WNBA teams across the league. We’re sending love to trans girls and women across the U.S. We promise to keep fighting for your right to play.  Plus, Cheryl Reeve reflects, a rookie season cut short, and Juju Watkins is back, baby. 

Aligned On Culture with Monica Wright Rogers

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e9cd69f9-24cf-43be-964e-b47a0037626a/transcript

After a week in Cannes, Sarah is back in the U.S. to share everything you need to know in the women’s sports world. Then, Big Citrus jumps on to talk about a record-breaking, conversation-starting, headline-dominating week in the WNBA, and Sarah dishes on her Sport Beach experience, from glamorous parties to deep convos with Questlove, learning how to "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good" with sprinter Noah Lyles, talking earrings with Janelle Monae, and screaming “Bitch Stole My Look” at an American treasure.
Fill out the Good Game survey here
Watch Sarah’s Instagram video on the Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark incident and news cycle here
Watch Questlove’s SNL 50 music mashup here
Read the Runner’s World story on how Jennifer Lichter found freedom on the trails here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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

After a week in Cannes, Sarah is back in the U.S. to share everything you need to know in the women&rsquo;s sports world. Then, Big Citrus jumps on to talk about a record-breaking, conversation-starting, headline-dominating week in the WNBA, and Sarah dishes on her Sport Beach experience, from glamorous parties to deep convos with Questlove, learning how to "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good" with sprinter Noah Lyles, talking earrings with Janelle Monae, and screaming &ldquo;Bitch Stole My Look&rdquo; at an American treasure.
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<li aria-level="1">Watch Sarah&rsquo;s Instagram video on the Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark incident and news cycle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaGV0IXiE3P/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch Questlove&rsquo;s SNL 50 music mashup <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrOsTzMuSo">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read the Runner&rsquo;s World story on how Jennifer Lichter found freedom on the trails <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a69125881/jenn-lichter-trail-running/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <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>
<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>
</ul>

After a week in Cannes, Sarah is back in the U.S. to share everything you need to know in the women’s sports world. Then, Big Citrus jumps on to talk about a record-breaking, conversation-starting, headline-dominating week in the WNBA, and Sarah dishes on her Sport Beach experience, from glamorous parties to deep convos with Questlove, learning how to "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good" with sprinter Noah Lyles, talking earrings with Janelle Monae, and screaming “Bitch Stole My Look” at an American treasure.

The Sweating Will Continue Until Morale Improves with Big Citrus

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/47d7d544-7f68-4ceb-b5cd-b479001774e8/transcript

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