PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN’s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it’s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren’t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid. 
The updated NCAA softball bracket and schedule is here
Read Zoe Tzanis’ research article on misogynoir in ESPN’s 2024 WNBA Playoffs coverage here
Read Frankie de la Cretaz’s story for Xtra here, and their full interview with Zoe here
Watch commencement speakers getting booed for talking AI here and here 
Read Stanford student Theo Baker’s opinion piece for the NY Times about how AI impacted his college class here 
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<p>PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN&rsquo;s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it&rsquo;s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren&rsquo;t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid.&nbsp;</p>
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<li aria-level="1">The updated NCAA softball bracket and schedule is <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2026-05-18/2026-ncaa-softball-tournament-bracket-schedule-womens-college-world-series-scores">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read Zoe Tzanis&rsquo; research article on misogynoir in ESPN&rsquo;s 2024 WNBA Playoffs coverage <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15274764261436364">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read Frankie de la Cretaz&rsquo;s story for Xtra <a href="https://xtramagazine.com/power/politics/sports-media-wnba-pwhl-281924">here</a>, and their full interview with Zoe <a href="https://www.thefrankiedlc.news/p/a-new-study-analyzes-the-misogynoir-of-espn-s-wnba-coverage">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch commencement speakers getting booed for talking AI <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/404media.co/post/3mm2ivguvq22x">here</a> and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/style/ucf-commencement-ai-booed-gloria-caulfield.html?unlocked_article_code=1.jFA.TcF3.4uDX__bwcIk6&amp;smid=nytcore-ios-share">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Read Stanford student Theo Baker&rsquo;s opinion piece for the NY Times about how AI impacted his college class<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/opinion/chatgpt-ai-college-school-graduation.html"> 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>
<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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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. 

<p>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. </p>

Good Game with Sarah Spain

PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN’s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it’s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren’t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid. 

Don’t Use Trolls As A Cop-Out with Zoe Tzanis

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