San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Marisa Ingemi joins Sarah to talk about covering the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season, how the team’s games have become a gathering place for queer folks in the Bay Area, and the keys to the Valks getting a win in Game 2 of their opening round playoff series with the Minnesota Lynx. Plus, Vegas rolls on, the NWSL makes a good call, and we welcome a new inductee into the Good Game Hall of Fame.


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San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Marisa Ingemi joins Sarah to talk about covering the Golden State Valkyries&rsquo; inaugural season, how the team&rsquo;s games have become a gathering place for queer folks in the Bay Area, and the keys to the Valks getting a win in Game 2 of their opening round playoff series with the Minnesota Lynx. Plus, Vegas rolls on, the NWSL makes a good call, and we welcome a new inductee into the Good Game Hall of Fame.
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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

San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Marisa Ingemi joins Sarah to talk about covering the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season, how the team’s games have become a gathering place for queer folks in the Bay Area, and the keys to the Valks getting a win in Game 2 of their opening round playoff series with the Minnesota Lynx. Plus, Vegas rolls on, the NWSL makes a good call, and we welcome a new inductee into the Good Game Hall of Fame.

Lesbians and Girl Dads with Marisa Ingemi

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Chicago Stars and Team Canada players Jordyn Huitema and Julia Grosso join Sarah to talk about reuniting in the Windy City, being teammates AND best friends, playing through a tough stretch, Jordyn’s new venture off the pitch, and the one question that caused them both to say “I plead the fifth.” Plus, a new venue for a star, a new sport on campus, and how do you say “more money please” in French? Plus d’argent, s’il vous plait, je pense? 
See how to watch the Minnesota Aurora FC games here
Check out JordySkin here
Read The Athletic’s reporting on the Dallas Whale Wall here
See a picture of the Whale Wall before it was painted over here
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Chicago Stars and Team Canada players Jordyn Huitema and Julia Grosso join Sarah to talk about reuniting in the Windy City, being teammates AND best friends, playing through a tough stretch, Jordyn&rsquo;s new venture off the pitch, and the one question that caused them both to say &ldquo;I plead the fifth.&rdquo; Plus, a new venue for a star, a new sport on campus, and how do you say &ldquo;more money please&rdquo; in French? Plus d&rsquo;argent, s&rsquo;il vous plait, je pense?&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">See how to watch the Minnesota Aurora FC games<a href="https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-aurora-fc-free-home-games-return-fox-9-2026"> here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Check out JordySkin <a href="https://www.jordyskin.com/password">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read The Athletic&rsquo;s reporting on the Dallas Whale Wall <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/us/dallas-world-cup-wyland-whale-mural-painted-over.html">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">See a picture of the Whale Wall before it was painted over <a href="https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/wyland-issues-cease-and-desist-after-dallas-whale-mural-painted-over-for-fifa-promotion/4026117/">here</a></li>
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Chicago Stars and Team Canada players Jordyn Huitema and Julia Grosso join Sarah to talk about reuniting in the Windy City, being teammates AND best friends, playing through a tough stretch, Jordyn’s new venture off the pitch, and the one question that caused them both to say “I plead the fifth.” Plus, a new venue for a star, a new sport on campus, and how do you say “more money please” in French? Plus d’argent, s’il vous plait, je pense? 

Bun Weather with Julia Grosso and Jordyn Huitema

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Olympic champion turned analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Sarah to discuss the Montréal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge’s battle for the Walter Cup, why it’s important to always keep your head up even when just watching games, and whether she thinks the women’s hockey pipeline is strong enough to sustain four new PWHL expansion teams. Plus, as close to overtime as it gets, knees are dumb, and something about it felt like home somehow.


Take a look at Cheryl Pounder’s impersonator here 


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Olympic champion turned analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Sarah to discuss the Montr&eacute;al Victoire and the Ottawa Charge&rsquo;s battle for the Walter Cup, why it&rsquo;s important to always keep your head up even when just watching games, and whether she thinks the women&rsquo;s hockey pipeline is strong enough to sustain four new PWHL expansion teams. Plus, as close to overtime as it gets, knees are dumb, and something about it felt like home somehow.
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Take a look at Cheryl Pounder&rsquo;s impersonator <a href="https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2056515517234512368" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2056515517234512368&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779330914156000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zI1Y1qx55iIgx2B_U-nlQ">here</a>&nbsp;
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Olympic champion turned analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Sarah to discuss the Montréal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge’s battle for the Walter Cup, why it’s important to always keep your head up even when just watching games, and whether she thinks the women’s hockey pipeline is strong enough to sustain four new PWHL expansion teams. Plus, as close to overtime as it gets, knees are dumb, and something about it felt like home somehow. 

It’s A ‘Win Now’ League with Cheryl Pounder

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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 
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 
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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;
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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>
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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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