Softball player Erin Coffel joins Sarah to discuss being a part of the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League season, earning the AUSL’s first-ever MVP honors, her transition to the pros, and why she still gets starstruck meeting legends of the game. Plus, killing in the best way, hometown heroes get their due, and there’s no Midwest Nice once you step on the ice.


Follow Erin Coffel on Instagram here


Follow the AUSL on Instagram here 


Watch the hockey brawl between Ohio State and Minnesota here


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


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Softball player Erin Coffel joins Sarah to discuss being a part of the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League season, earning the AUSL&rsquo;s first-ever MVP honors, her transition to the pros, and why she still gets starstruck meeting legends of the game. Plus, killing in the best way, hometown heroes get their due, and there&rsquo;s no Midwest Nice once you step on the ice.
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Watch the hockey brawl between Ohio State and Minnesota <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicolehaase.bsky.social/post/3m3lbgt5obc2a" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/nicolehaase.bsky.social/post/3m3lbgt5obc2a&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761079328028000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22CSd-K46crwZbTAZxOthk">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.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761079328028000&amp;usg=AOvVaw04XQLCd3ZR-DH5QVmOpqTA">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761079328028000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SveJZpH-AUTeA7pTrszQB">@Spain2323</a>
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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=1761079328028000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UPsqk9B0B0oWrW2yFDQjm">@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=1761079328028000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SjVo-jvp-FAZxULflfmPe">@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

Softball player Erin Coffel joins Sarah to discuss being a part of the inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League season, earning the AUSL’s first-ever MVP honors, her transition to the pros, and why she still gets starstruck meeting legends of the game. Plus, killing in the best way, hometown heroes get their due, and there’s no Midwest Nice once you step on the ice. 

Saloon Door Softball with Erin Coffel

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7df8e295-7800-4cdf-9eff-b37c0162e3c5/transcript

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Big Citrus & Chill, aka the Good Game with Sarah Spain Movie Club! In honor of the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, Alex, Bianca and Sarah watched (or re-watched) the 1992 hit “A League of Their Own.” They unpack how the film remembers and honors the real-life All-American Girls Baseball League, the gendered expectations for female athletes that continue to resonate today, and the minor characters they totally forgot stole the show. And of course, the trio dives into the long-standing debate about the dropped ball.


Read about how the WNBA used to provide makeup and fashion lessons during rookie orientation here


Read the 2013 Elle story that includes Brittney Griner's reaction to the makeup session 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

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Big Citrus &amp; Chill, aka the Good Game with Sarah Spain Movie Club! In honor of the inaugural season of the Women&rsquo;s Professional Baseball League, Alex, Bianca and Sarah watched (or re-watched) the 1992 hit &ldquo;A League of Their Own.&rdquo; They unpack how the film remembers and honors the real-life All-American Girls Baseball League, the gendered expectations for female athletes that continue to resonate today, and the minor characters they totally forgot stole the show. And of course, the trio dives into the long-standing debate about the dropped ball.
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Read about how the WNBA used to provide makeup and fashion lessons during rookie orientation <a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2008/05/05/Leagues-Governing-Bodies/WNBA-Includes-Makeup-Fashion-Seminars-For-Rookie-Orientation/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2008/05/05/Leagues-Governing-Bodies/WNBA-Includes-Makeup-Fashion-Seminars-For-Rookie-Orientation/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ph_ONXoukEI-NapYYRH4l">here</a>
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Read the 2013 Elle story that includes Brittney Griner's reaction to the makeup session <a href="https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/interviews/a12606/brittney-griner-profile/#ixzz2jmjHpEaD" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/interviews/a12606/brittney-griner-profile/%23ixzz2jmjHpEaD&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pCaCMj5RYXHOppEVKcxXJ">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=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw07ZbEwXBjZTd2SoEaNiDDl">@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=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pOR7bN2xqi5aLJ5u4EEzB">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at <a href="tel:(872)%20204-5070">872-204-5070</a> 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.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Ek5IQi3PC7Q0_qlhMZs9r">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Xi-LzJJznbv-_78Xk3JAl">@Spain2323</a>
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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=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3suAGDUh8H_uGJWhgLzQHW">@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=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0chLlE2-4X6i70iDwQqprg">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;
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Welcome to the 2nd edition of Big Citrus & Chill, aka the Good Game with Sarah Spain Movie Club! In honor of the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League, Alex, Bianca and Sarah watched (or re-watched) the 1992 hit “A League of Their Own.” They unpack how the film remembers and honors the real-life All-American Girls Baseball League, the gendered expectations for female athletes that continue to resonate today, and the minor characters they totally forgot stole the show. And of course, the trio dives into the long-standing debate about the dropped ball.  

Big Citrus & Chill: ‘A League of Their Own’

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/17003db2-7e34-4973-96a4-b4b9001eec1e/transcript

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Mazzio and former sailor and Olympic rower Amy Baltzell join Sarah to discuss the new documentary, Mighty Mary, which covers the first-ever all-women's crew to compete for the America's Cup sailing competition. Mary and Amy share how the film came to be, what it took to get Hugh Jackman and Elizabeth Banks to narrate, and the surprisingly thoughtful insight that their former male competitors brought to the documentary. Plus, move over strawberries and cream and mint juleps.
Find a list of “Mighty Mary” screenings 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

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Mazzio and former sailor and Olympic rower Amy Baltzell join Sarah to discuss the new documentary, Mighty Mary, which covers the first-ever all-women's crew to compete for the America's Cup sailing competition. Mary and Amy share how the film came to be, what it took to get Hugh Jackman and Elizabeth Banks to narrate, and the surprisingly thoughtful insight that their former male competitors brought to the documentary. Plus, move over strawberries and cream and mint juleps.
<ul>
<li>Find a list of &ldquo;Mighty Mary&rdquo; screenings <a href="https://www.mightymaryfilm.com/dates/">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>
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Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Mazzio and former sailor and Olympic rower Amy Baltzell join Sarah to discuss the new documentary, Mighty Mary, which covers the first-ever all-women's crew to compete for the America's Cup sailing competition. Mary and Amy share how the film came to be, what it took to get Hugh Jackman and Elizabeth Banks to narrate, and the surprisingly thoughtful insight that their former male competitors brought to the documentary. Plus, move over strawberries and cream and mint juleps.

Have Boat, Add Sailors with Mary Mazzio and Amy Baltzell

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7c94013e-bdcf-4c53-a98d-b4b701680490/transcript

With Simmons University introducing the first-ever master’s degree focused on the business and leadership of women’s sports, Sarah speaks to Dean Astrid Sheil and Professor Justine Pouravelis about how the school’s history makes it uniquely positioned to launch the program, what the curriculum will focus on, and which friend of the show is their dream guest lecturer. Plus, getting to a grand, go put your records on, and life imitating art.
Watch the Questlove x Nike video celebrating Masai Russell’s world record here
Read Jeff Kassouf’s story about the Boston Legacy’s stadium struggles here
Pick up a copy of Sarah’s book “Runs in the Family” 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

With Simmons University introducing the first-ever master&rsquo;s degree focused on the business and leadership of women&rsquo;s sports, Sarah speaks to Dean Astrid Sheil and Professor Justine Pouravelis about how the school&rsquo;s history makes it uniquely positioned to launch the program, what the curriculum will focus on, and which friend of the show is their dream guest lecturer. Plus, getting to a grand, go put your records on, and life imitating art.
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<li>Watch the Questlove x Nike video celebrating Masai Russell&rsquo;s world record&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DckFU2uNq9F/">here</a></li>
<li>Read Jeff Kassouf&rsquo;s story about the Boston Legacy&rsquo;s stadium struggles&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49744124/stadium-woes-force-boston-legacy-play-2027-nwsl-season-ri">here</a></li>
<li>Pick up a copy of Sarah&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Runs in the Family&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036297">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>

With Simmons University introducing the first-ever master’s degree focused on the business and leadership of women’s sports, Sarah speaks to Dean Astrid Sheil and Professor Justine Pouravelis about how the school’s history makes it uniquely positioned to launch the program, what the curriculum will focus on, and which friend of the show is their dream guest lecturer. Plus, getting to a grand, go put your records on, and life imitating art.

The Question No One Was Asking with Justine Pouravelis & Astrid Sheil

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/918a2778-2d01-47d0-b2f9-b4b601795460/transcript

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