Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she’s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn’t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is best served on ice.


The WNBA schedule is here


The NWSL schedule can be found here


The full college softball bracket is here


The Scripps National Spelling Bee website is here 


Follow Macey Isaacs on Instagram here


And follow Josh Gondelman on Instagram here


Play the Operation Epic Fury: Strait to Hell arcade game 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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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

 

Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she&rsquo;s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn&rsquo;t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is best served on ice.
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The WNBA schedule is <a href="https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&amp;month=all" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season%3D2025%26month%3Dall&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0W58M10NjdDUYRttwJ9hLS">here</a>
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The NWSL schedule can be found <a href="https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AZixtCLuI9exOEXRE-Lhe">here</a>
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The full college softball bracket is <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2026-04-20/2026-ncaa-softball-tournament-bracket-schedule-womens-college-world-series" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2026-04-20/2026-ncaa-softball-tournament-bracket-schedule-womens-college-world-series&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0k4cI4-h7F-9VybP2QLDn2">here</a>
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The Scripps National Spelling Bee website is <a href="https://spellingbee.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://spellingbee.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw224u5oJy5Poim4DlUd6zgj">here</a>&nbsp;
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Follow Macey Isaacs on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maceyisaacs/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/maceyisaacs/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22RNOSmgo2pZaHOYQ-Buzv">here</a>
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And follow Josh Gondelman on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshgondelman/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/joshgondelman/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qSYbnP7x9hzx73scHisXg">here</a>
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Play the Operation Epic Fury: Strait to Hell arcade game <a href="https://www.epicfurious.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.epicfurious.com/?utm_source%3Dsubstack%26utm_medium%3Demail&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ReMTc75KP6qG9FkbyYoxy">here</a>
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0lm7YQzHEflmaS0ef1-5lM">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0dMr6cRxSV4sAtbE9RYKWr">Good Game playlist 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 producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3851R_gyFa3aSPnEyno9tD">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778894835388000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bemgms_PACRoT4NHxvIps">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;
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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

Mina Kimes, ESPN NFL analyst, Celebrity Jeopardy! star and the new host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, joins Sarah to talk about how the Bee will look different this year, what she’s spending the most time researching ahead of her first time hosting, being a cool nerd, and accessing parts of her brain she hasn’t used in awhile. Plus, setting the Tempo, a hot new bronze-shell has entered the villa, and revenge is best served on ice.

Not Now Sweetie, Mommy’s Working The Buzzer with Mina Kimes

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