U.S. nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski joins Sarah to discuss her fight to make sure women have a future in the sport. Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport – winter or summer – in which women are still not allowed to compete at the Games. Malacinski shares what her battle has looked like, whether she’s seen support from male nordic combined athletes, and what it’s been like watching her brother, Niklas, prepare for his Olympic debut in the same sport in which she’s been denied a chance to qualify. Plus, a coupl'a Good Eggs and finally an athlete we can relate to. 
Follow Annika on Instagram here
You can read Annika’s People Magazine interview here
You can watch SNL's 2026 Winter Olympics skit here
You can watch SNL's U.S Men’s Heterosexual Figure Skating Champion skit here
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U.S. nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski joins Sarah to discuss her fight to make sure women have a future in the sport. Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport &ndash; winter or summer &ndash; in which women are still not allowed to compete at the Games. Malacinski shares what her battle has looked like, whether she&rsquo;s seen support from male nordic combined athletes, and what it&rsquo;s been like watching her brother, Niklas, prepare for his Olympic debut in the same sport in which she&rsquo;s been denied a chance to qualify. Plus, a coupl'a Good Eggs and finally an athlete we can relate to.&nbsp;
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<li>Follow Annika on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annika.malacinski/?hl=en">here</a></li>
<li>You can read Annika&rsquo;s People Magazine interview&nbsp;<a href="https://people.com/woman-spends-years-training-but-women-s-nordic-combined-is-barred-from-the-2026-winter-olympics-exclusive-11885534">here</a></li>
<li>You can watch SNL's 2026 Winter Olympics skit&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/reel/DUNBVFSjcZu/?igsh=MTZxYjR3NGdoeDh4Zg==">here</a></li>
<li>You can watch SNL's U.S Men&rsquo;s Heterosexual Figure Skating Champion skit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ZYTQToX9A&amp;si=3v6NpUCMxiY-mskq">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:<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</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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U.S. nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski joins Sarah to discuss her fight to make sure women have a future in the sport. Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport – winter or summer – in which women are still not allowed to compete at the Games. Malacinski shares what her battle has looked like, whether she’s seen support from male nordic combined athletes, and what it’s been like watching her brother, Niklas, prepare for his Olympic debut in the same sport in which she’s been denied a chance to qualify. Plus, a coupl'a Good Eggs and finally an athlete we can relate to. 

Full Send, No Pizza with Annika Malacinski

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