Author Julie Kliegman joins Sarah to talk about their new book “Finding Renée Richards: The Groundbreaking Story of Tennis’s Trans Pioneer.” They discuss how a fact-checking question changed a major part of the book, the one topic Julie wishes they had pushed Renée on for more answers, and how much author and subject differ in how they view trans identities. Plus, who wore Ellie best, don’t stop here, and friend trips and gay shit. 
Buy Julie’s new book “Finding Renée Richards” here
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Author Julie Kliegman joins Sarah to talk about their new book &ldquo;Finding Ren&eacute;e Richards: The Groundbreaking Story of Tennis&rsquo;s Trans Pioneer.&rdquo; They discuss how a fact-checking question changed a major part of the book, the one topic Julie wishes they had pushed Ren&eacute;e on for more answers, and how much author and subject differ in how they view trans identities.&nbsp;Plus, who wore Ellie best, don&rsquo;t stop here, and friend trips and gay shit.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Buy Julie&rsquo;s new book &ldquo;Finding Ren&eacute;e Richards&rdquo; <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-renee-richards-julie-kliegman/1148767206?ean=9780063439580">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>
<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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<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>&nbsp;</li>
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</ul>

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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Author Julie Kliegman joins Sarah to talk about their new book “Finding Renée Richards: The Groundbreaking Story of Tennis’s Trans Pioneer.” They discuss how a fact-checking question changed a major part of the book, the one topic Julie wishes they had pushed Renée on for more answers, and how much author and subject differ in how they view trans identities. Plus, who wore Ellie best, don’t stop here, and friend trips and gay shit. 

‘Finding Renée Richards’ with Julie Kliegman

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Five-time Paralympic medalist Brenna Huckaby joins Sarah to talk about how she became a winter sports athlete despite growing up in Louisiana, why she can’t help but be outspoken, how she handled being a teen mom while keeping her Paralympic dream alive, and the difference between being kind and being nice. Plus, double trouble, Ashley Sanchez shines, and Natasha Cloud reads ‘em for filth. 
Check out Sydney Taylor’s game-winning three-pointer here
Read Jenny Simpson’s full update on her health here
Follow Brenna on Instagram here
Follow Culxtured on Instagram here
And follow Brenna’s Culxtured co-founders here, here, and 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

Five-time Paralympic medalist Brenna Huckaby joins Sarah to talk about how she became a winter sports athlete despite growing up in Louisiana, why she can&rsquo;t help but be outspoken, how she handled being a teen mom while keeping her Paralympic dream alive, and the difference between being kind and being nice. Plus, double trouble, Ashley Sanchez shines, and Natasha Cloud reads &lsquo;em for filth.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Check out Sydney Taylor&rsquo;s game-winning three-pointer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWsL8QwHFdI">here</a></li>
<li>Read Jenny Simpson&rsquo;s full update on her health&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcQtCKwlcOi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Brenna on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bren_hucks/">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Culxtured on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/culxtured/">here</a></li>
<li>And follow Brenna&rsquo;s Culxtured co-founders&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theonearmdan/?hl=en">here</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chuckaoki/?hl=en">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryan_neiswender/?hl=en">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>
<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">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<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>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

Five-time Paralympic medalist Brenna Huckaby joins Sarah to talk about how she became a winter sports athlete despite growing up in Louisiana, why she can’t help but be outspoken, how she handled being a teen mom while keeping her Paralympic dream alive, and the difference between being kind and being nice. Plus, double trouble, Ashley Sanchez shines, and Natasha Cloud reads ‘em for filth. 

It’s Not That Serious with Brenna Huckaby

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Seattle Storm players Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga join Sarah to talk about the present and future of their young, rebuilding team. They talk about starting their professional careers in their teens, the biggest culture shocks of playing and living in the U.S., balancing playing for their WNBA and national teams, and a speed round of fits, foods and courtside faves. Plus, call me a florist, please return the favor, and app-solutely overdue.
Listen to Sarah on Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King’s “Welcome to the Party” podcast here
The NCAA women’s volleyball schedule is here
Learn more about the Bet on Her women’s sports app 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

Seattle Storm players Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga join Sarah to talk about the present and future of their young, rebuilding team. They talk about starting their professional careers in their teens, the biggest culture shocks of playing and living in the U.S., balancing playing for their WNBA and national teams, and a speed round of fits, foods and courtside faves. Plus, call me a florist, please return the favor, and app-solutely overdue.
<ul>
<li>Listen to Sarah on Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King&rsquo;s &ldquo;Welcome to the Party&rdquo; podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-sarah-spain-used-traditional-sports-media-to-build/id1835504451?i=1000784061612">here</a></li>
<li>The NCAA women&rsquo;s volleyball schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/volleyball-women/d1/2026/08/21/all-conf">here</a></li>
<li>Learn more about the Bet on Her women&rsquo;s sports app&nbsp;<a href="https://bet-on-her.com/bet-on-her-app">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>
<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">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<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>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

Seattle Storm players Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga join Sarah to talk about the present and future of their young, rebuilding team. They talk about starting their professional careers in their teens, the biggest culture shocks of playing and living in the U.S., balancing playing for their WNBA and national teams, and a speed round of fits, foods and courtside faves. Plus, call me a florist, please return the favor, and app-solutely overdue.

Pinch Me Moments with Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga

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Kentucky volleyball head coach Craig Skinner and senior outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye join Sarah ahead of the first serve of the season. They discuss why saying no can be more important than saying yes, the off-court skills Brooklyn is looking to hone this season, the correct pronunciation of volleyball’s back row defensive specialist, and where to sit at a game if you want to learn more about the sport. Plus, these stars are Golden, who could possibly fill the spot, and the latest edition of “sports and gay shit.”
Watch Tabitha Chawinga’s goal against Algeria at WAFCON here
Read Boardroom’s full story on Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement here
The WNBA schedule is here
The Cincinnati Open schedule is here
The WPBL schedule is here
Read the VANDERQUIGS newsletter from Charting Hoops here
Read more about the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility rule here, here, and 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

Kentucky volleyball head coach Craig Skinner and senior outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye join Sarah ahead of the first serve of the season. They discuss why saying no can be more important than saying yes, the off-court skills Brooklyn is looking to hone this season, the correct pronunciation of volleyball&rsquo;s back row defensive specialist, and where to sit at a game if you want to learn more about the sport. Plus, these stars are Golden, who could possibly fill the spot, and the latest edition of &ldquo;sports and gay shit.&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>Watch Tabitha Chawinga&rsquo;s goal against Algeria at WAFCON <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db8uvSVmHqs/">here</a></li>
<li>Read Boardroom&rsquo;s full story on Nneka Ogwumike&rsquo;s retirement&nbsp;<a href="https://boardroom.tv/nneka-ogwumike-wnba-retirement-boardroom-talks/">here</a></li>
<li>The WNBA schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2026&amp;month=all">here</a></li>
<li>The Cincinnati Open schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://cincinnatiopen.com/tournament/tournament-schedule/">here</a></li>
<li>The WPBL schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/schedule/">here</a></li>
<li>Read the VANDERQUIGS newsletter from Charting Hoops&nbsp;<a href="https://chartinghoops.substack.com/p/vanderquigs">here</a></li>
<li>Read more about the NCAA&rsquo;s new age-based eligibility rule&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/eligibility-center/division-i-and-division-ii-age-based-eligibility-rules/">here</a>, <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/49156177/ncaa-division-cabinet-ok-5-year-age-based-eligibility">here</a>, and <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/ncaa-gets-temporary-reprieve-on-players-fifth-year-eligibility">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>
<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">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<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>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

Kentucky volleyball head coach Craig Skinner and senior outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye join Sarah ahead of the first serve of the season. They discuss why saying no can be more important than saying yes, the off-court skills Brooklyn is looking to hone this season, the correct pronunciation of volleyball’s back row defensive specialist, and where to sit at a game if you want to learn more about the sport. Plus, these stars are Golden, who could possibly fill the spot, and the latest edition of “sports and gay shit.”

No Green Ribbons with Craig Skinner and Brooklyn DeLeye

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‘Finding Renée Richards’ with Julie Kliegman

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