With AUSL’s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players – Sis Bates and Megan Grant – join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league’s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about her desire to make softball more diverse and inclusive. Plus, it’s in the hole, thanks for the trust issues, and college kids go global.
Fill out the Good Game survey here
The AUSL schedule is here 
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

With AUSL&rsquo;s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players &ndash; Sis Bates and Megan Grant &ndash; join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league&rsquo;s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about her desire to make softball more diverse and inclusive. Plus, it&rsquo;s in the hole, thanks for the trust issues, and college kids go global.
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<li aria-level="1">Fill out the Good Game survey <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp=dialog">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">The AUSL schedule is <a href="https://theausl.com/schedule/?season=369">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <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>
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<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <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 aria-level="1">Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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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

With AUSL’s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players – Sis Bates and Megan Grant – join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league’s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about her desire to make softball more diverse and inclusive. Plus, it’s in the hole, thanks for the trust issues, and college kids go global.

Swinging Free with Sis Bates and Megan Grant

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0a7bbc8f-3141-4c78-a6b4-b463017ff2b2/transcript

Bex Smith, founder and CEO of Crux Football, a women-focused multi-club ownership group, joins Sarah to discuss going from soccer player to founder, the differences between women’s footie in the U.S. and in Europe, why former players need to be in the owner’s suite, and the pitch that got Sarah to invest. Plus, gunning for a fifth straight, the enduring legacy of Gloria Steinem, and Kim Mulkey f—ed around and found out.


Tickets for the Unrivaled games in Brooklyn can be found here


The FIBA Women’s World Cup schedule is here


The US Open schedule is here 


The Montpellier FC website is 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

Bex Smith, founder and CEO of Crux Football, a women-focused multi-club ownership group, joins Sarah to discuss going from soccer player to founder, the differences between women&rsquo;s footie in the U.S. and in Europe, why former players need to be in the owner&rsquo;s suite, and the pitch that got Sarah to invest. Plus, gunning for a fifth straight, the enduring legacy of Gloria Steinem, and Kim Mulkey f&mdash;ed around and found out.
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Tickets for the Unrivaled games in Brooklyn can be found <a href="https://www.unrivaled.basketball/tours/2027/bus?city=new-york" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.unrivaled.basketball/tours/2027/bus?city%3Dnew-york&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0C2ud7UDsqBj-HIsUXNb15">here</a>
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The FIBA Women&rsquo;s World Cup schedule is <a href="https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026/games" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup-2026/games&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SGtIr2AcRd1xyKTAR51Y4">here</a>
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The US Open schedule is <a href="https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3wAqocRLUAlzmWoA7KpkNf">here</a>&nbsp;
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The Montpellier FC website is <a href="https://www.montpellierfc.com/en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.montpellierfc.com/en&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw27GvW3JWcSBYEJDlji_0We">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=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2u3PZ1820reyQuFt-oMm2l">@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=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Q1RX_v-ASNb6qebDl1qX9">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=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dPMnt_t9rgqVBldME6SM-">@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=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20cB4PLoT5UjNaOhwjAq3Z">@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=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QfwxnpU2W9sh5gEiddPNM">@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=1788575941258000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3EvHYAH3lWpuG7_zMVriCo">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;
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Bex Smith, founder and CEO of Crux Football, a women-focused multi-club ownership group, joins Sarah to discuss going from soccer player to founder, the differences between women’s footie in the U.S. and in Europe, why former players need to be in the owner’s suite, and the pitch that got Sarah to invest. Plus, gunning for a fifth straight, the enduring legacy of Gloria Steinem, and Kim Mulkey f—ed around and found out.

Up The Flamingos with Bex Smith 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d01e1bbf-4f89-42a2-86c6-b4bb0030b5a6/transcript

Stand-up comic Alaina Bamfield joins Sarah to share how she turned the unthinkable — being sexually abused by disgraced doctor and serial sex offender Larry Nassar — into “Untouchable,” her new comedy special. They discuss her background in wrestling and cheerleading, how a podcast episode inspired her to try stand-up, and the feedback she’s received from women who have survived similar trauma. Plus, wheels up, the phenom drawing crowds to the court, a new era begins in Los Angeles, and Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton sounds the alarm on NCAA sports.
Watch Alaina’s special here 
Follow Alaina on Instagram here
Read Abigail Segel’s story about Esther González’s move to Saudi Arabia here
The US Open schedule is 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

Stand-up comic Alaina Bamfield joins Sarah to share how she turned the unthinkable &mdash; being sexually abused by disgraced doctor and serial sex offender Larry Nassar &mdash; into &ldquo;Untouchable,&rdquo; her new comedy special. They discuss her background in wrestling and cheerleading, how a podcast episode inspired her to try stand-up, and the feedback she&rsquo;s received from women who have survived similar trauma. Plus, wheels up, the phenom drawing crowds to the court, a new era begins in Los Angeles, and Women&rsquo;s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton sounds the alarm on NCAA sports.
<ul>
<li>Watch Alaina&rsquo;s special&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzigeuasz2I">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Alaina on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alainabamfield/">here</a></li>
<li>Read Abigail Segel&rsquo;s story about Esther Gonz&aacute;lez&rsquo;s move to Saudi Arabia&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/28/esther-gonzalez-saudi-arabia-gotham-nwsl">here</a></li>
<li>The US Open schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html">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>

Stand-up comic Alaina Bamfield joins Sarah to share how she turned the unthinkable — being sexually abused by disgraced doctor and serial sex offender Larry Nassar — into “Untouchable,” her new comedy special. They discuss her background in wrestling and cheerleading, how a podcast episode inspired her to try stand-up, and the feedback she’s received from women who have survived similar trauma. Plus, wheels up, the phenom drawing crowds to the court, a new era begins in Los Angeles, and Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton sounds the alarm on NCAA sports.

‘Untouchable’ with Alaina Bamfield

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ad731e2c-de3c-41f8-9bad-b4b901879ecf/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.
<ul>
<li>
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>
</li>
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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>
</li>
<li>
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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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1788400223412000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1tvgPetBkv7042OnTdfWnL">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a>
</li>
</ul>

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

Swinging Free with Sis Bates and Megan Grant

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