Our “New Year, New Leagues” series continues! Pitching legend and GM of the AUSL Volts Cat Osterman joins Sarah to chat all things Athletes Unlimited Softball League. They talk how this league will differ from previous AU softball formats, its groundbreaking year-round insurance policy for athletes, and the stars, stakes, stats and stories to look out for.


Follow the AUSL here


Purchase season tickets here


Follow Cat on Instagram here


Follow AUSL player Bubba Nickles here


Follow AUSL player Dejah Mulipola here
Follow AUSL player Carley Hoover here


Photographer/Videographer Jade Hewitt on Instagram here 


AUSL senior reporter/broadcaster Savanna Collins on Instagram here

Our &ldquo;New Year, New Leagues&rdquo; series continues! Pitching legend and GM of the AUSL Volts Cat Osterman joins Sarah to chat all things Athletes Unlimited Softball League. They talk how this league will differ from previous AU softball formats, its groundbreaking year-round insurance policy for athletes, and the stars, stakes, stats and stories to look out for.
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Follow the AUSL <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theauslofficial/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/theauslofficial/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736372519162000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3p1bdjQ919dyg0ywbzyJXy">here</a>
</li>
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Purchase season tickets <a href="https://auprosports.com/softball/tickets/season-tickets/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://auprosports.com/softball/tickets/season-tickets/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736372519162000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2D2Z7yyrLq7UuAIZeCMdny">here</a>
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Follow Cat on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catosterman/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/catosterman/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736372519162000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1cVTZV-jPszT9S0OE6Nfky">here</a>
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Follow AUSL player Bubba Nickles <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bubbanickles/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bubbanickles/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736372519163000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0L0H4YprTU60qKmo1uBscq">here</a>
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Follow AUSL player Dejah Mulipola <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dejahmulipola_/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/dejahmulipola_/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736372519163000&amp;usg=AOvVaw29ypVS2NHAF-MdAieFkbB-">here</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">Follow AUSL player Carley Hoover <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoovagurl/?igsh=MWxrZmJoN3h1anJ0dg%3D%3D#">here</a></li>
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Photographer/Videographer Jade Hewitt on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jadehewittmedia/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/jadehewittmedia/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736372519163000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TMki-XEXMbooQTdvXWriW">here</a>&nbsp;
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AUSL senior reporter/broadcaster Savanna Collins on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/savvyco/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/savvyco/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736372519163000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3w1BE3zdDgoCpQRNVgPVep">here</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.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Our “New Year, New Leagues” series continues! Pitching legend and GM of the AUSL Volts Cat Osterman joins Sarah to chat all things Athletes Unlimited Softball League. They talk how this league will differ from previous AU softball formats, its groundbreaking year-round insurance policy for athletes, and the stars, stakes, stats and stories to look out for.

New Year, New Leagues: Athletes Unlimited Softball with Cat Osterman

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1f5687b0-9977-44c0-9e8e-b25e016eebf8/transcript

League One Volleyball (aka LOVB) takes center stage for installment #2 of our “New Year, New Leagues” series. LOVB President Rosie Spaulding and Salt Lake City player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss how the league is prioritizing athlete experience and why in-game commentary will sound a little different. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. 


Watch LOVB! The full season schedule (including tune-in info) can be found here


Listen to the “Serving Pancakes” podcast here


Follow Evollve for reliable and accessible volleyball stats and data


Follow LOVB player Lauren Carlini here


Follow LOVB player Jordan Thompson here


Follow the league here, and follow the teams too!


LOVB Atlanta


LOVB Austin


LOVB Houston


LOVB Omaha


LOVB Madison


LOVB Salt Lake

League One Volleyball (aka LOVB) takes center stage for installment #2 of our &ldquo;New Year, New Leagues&rdquo; series.&nbsp;LOVB President Rosie Spaulding and Salt Lake City player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss how the league is prioritizing athlete experience and why in-game commentary will sound a little different. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know.&nbsp;
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Watch LOVB! The full season schedule (including tune-in info) can be found <a href="https://lovb.com/schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://lovb.com/schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mWL_H0URPqBYPCt0tpWoO">here</a>
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Listen to the &ldquo;Serving Pancakes&rdquo; podcast <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-serving-pancakes-191337807/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-serving-pancakes-191337807/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2P3qHzLPlV-sFJqCwnIJoL">here</a>
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<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-serving-pancakes-191337807/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-serving-pancakes-191337807/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2P3qHzLPlV-sFJqCwnIJoL"></a>Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/evollve" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/evollve&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2I3ySVCPUoM0OqFCqkL4cn">Evollve</a> for reliable and accessible volleyball stats and data
</li>
</ul>
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Follow LOVB player Lauren Carlini <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurencarlini/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/laurencarlini/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VFykEtb0HHe3Y3uEKfWF5">here</a>
</li>
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Follow LOVB player Jordan Thompson <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jtomm19/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/jtomm19/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2n2OqjAQrWqnMiJpuNRpu6">here</a>
</li>
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Follow the league <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovb/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lovb/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1m6l5hRJ1aE7udqUM93UFH">here</a>, and follow the teams too!
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovbatl/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lovbatl/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2VTx1fMd1aZQ9k_dYm2fEz">LOVB Atlanta</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovbatx/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lovbatx/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qtQVvt9MVWrxU_Kwzz5LW">LOVB Austin</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovbhtx/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lovbhtx/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Dt90lOXW4UxQxoA9iPppj">LOVB Houston</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovboma/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lovboma/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tLfI_0DvDX57QS9yee-Ly">LOVB Omaha</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovbmad/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lovbmad/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Nu4ZdcEZ4SvALRpWD49J6">LOVB Madison</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovbsl/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lovbsl/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736271734334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0RKuQXYKQJqO6aLb8EjDH2">LOVB Salt Lake</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

League One Volleyball (aka LOVB) takes center stage for installment #2 of our “New Year, New Leagues” series. LOVB President Rosie Spaulding and Salt Lake City player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss how the league is prioritizing athlete experience and why in-game commentary will sound a little different. Plus, the stars, stakes, stats, and stories you need to know. 

New Year, New Leagues: LOVB Volleyball with Jordyn Poulter and Rosie Spaulding

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0ea6e491-8cf0-4ee0-8c4d-b25d01616d9a/transcript

We’re starting 2025 with our “New Year, New Leagues” series of shows, bringing you everything you need to know about the new professional women's leagues kickin' off, tippin' off, first pitchin' and first servin’ their way into our hearts in 2025. First up, Unrivaled Basketball president Alex Bazzell joins Sarah to talk about the stars, stakes, stats and stories in the new 3-on-3 league.


Follow Unrivaled Basketball here, and follow the basketball clubs too!


Lunar Owls BC


Rose BC


Vinyl BC


Mist BC


Phantom BC


Laces BC


Watch the Unrivaled roster selection here


Follow Alex @alexbazzell on IG


Follow Unrivaled player and co-founder Napheesa Collier here


Follow Unrivaled player and co-founder Breanna Stewart here


Follow Unrivaled player Sabrina Ionescu here


Follow Aliyah Funschelle on Instagram here

We&rsquo;re starting 2025 with our &ldquo;New Year, New Leagues&rdquo; series of shows, bringing you everything you need to know about the new professional women's leagues kickin' off, tippin' off, first pitchin' and first servin&rsquo; their way into our hearts in 2025. First up, Unrivaled Basketball president Alex Bazzell joins Sarah to talk about the stars, stakes, stats and stories in the new 3-on-3 league.
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Follow Unrivaled Basketball <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unrivaledbasketball/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/unrivaledbasketball/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24H82vblO8EGdq13jy9304">here</a>, and follow the basketball clubs too!
</li>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lunarowlsbc/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lunarowlsbc/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TKVQLlHgOVydl77p6oP86">Lunar Owls BC</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosebc/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/rosebc/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw03m0Vx3Z6N9vHPIFEN9PNn">Rose BC</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vinylbc/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/vinylbc/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SWGmjdjr6ZKExkoes_6SR">Vinyl BC</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mistbc/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mistbc/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2296CAfvGdRYZXvoxQoUSg">Mist BC</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/phantombc/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/phantombc/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3fO2Vf5GIQsxORCRUpMWQD">Phantom BC</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lacesbc/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lacesbc/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw01F5lONvrX5_T4WlO9aE1Y">Laces BC</a>
</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li dir="ltr">
Watch the Unrivaled roster selection <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y965D3loQrg">here</a>
</li>
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Follow Alex&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexbazzell/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/alexbazzell/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2YA3vPBELBgZmKWAiNffJO">@alexbazzell</a> on IG
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Follow Unrivaled player and co-founder Napheesa Collier <a href="https://www.instagram.com/napheesa24/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/napheesa24/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw30G3fpQn-TyiuyNfGMpJAF">here</a>
</li>
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Follow Unrivaled player and co-founder Breanna Stewart <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breannastewart30/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/breannastewart30/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ReYp2UdwiSyc4oNbWID6e">here</a>
</li>
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Follow Unrivaled player Sabrina Ionescu <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_i/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_i/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yTji7FS4lqIoGxlqHG5Sq">here</a>
</li>
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Follow Aliyah Funschelle on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliyahfunschelle/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/aliyahfunschelle/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736208797552000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0y4A4VekFnJYLgN1GSVBWr">here</a>
</li>
</ul>

We’re starting 2025 with our “New Year, New Leagues” series of shows, bringing you everything you need to know about the new professional women's leagues kickin' off, tippin' off, first pitchin' and first servin’ their way into our hearts in 2025. First up, Unrivaled Basketball president Alex Bazzell joins Sarah to talk about the stars, stakes, stats and stories in the new 3-on-3 league.

New Year, New Leagues: Unrivaled Basketball with Alex Bazzell

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/006a852d-cc62-48e8-b4f4-b25d0011cdfc/transcript

We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from.


Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth’s podcast series, Tested here (scroll down to find it)! 


Learn about the history of sex testing, the language Rose & Sarah use, and find additional reading here


Read the Scientific American Story that Sarah mentions here!


Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 


Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323


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

 

We&rsquo;ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah&rsquo;s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the &ldquo;dangers&rdquo; that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from.
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Subscribe and listen to Rose Eveleth&rsquo;s podcast series, Tested<a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510311/embedded"> here</a> (scroll down to find it)!&nbsp;
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Learn about the history of sex testing, the language Rose &amp; Sarah use, and find additional reading <a href="https://www.tested-podcast.com/">here</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Read the Scientific American Story that Sarah mentions<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-redefined-the-idea-of-2-sexes-is-overly-simplistic1/"> 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.bsky.social">@sarahspain.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a>
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Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social">@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/">@mishthejrnalist</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist">@mishthejrnalist</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a>
</li>
</ul>
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We’ve spent the week revisiting our favorite interviews of 2024, and last but not least is Sarah’s conversation with Rose Eveleth, host of the Tested podcast. They joined her back in August to talk gender verification testing, the binary categorization of humans, and the “dangers” that inexact sciences seek to protect women athletes from.

Best of 2024: Sports Are Binary, Human Beings Are Not with Rose Eveleth

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/acd9c251-3772-4687-9e3e-b250015aeeda/transcript

New Year, New Leagues: Athletes Unlimited Softball with Cat Osterman

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