Olympic gold medalist and Caesar salad-rating phenom Aerin Frankel joins Sarah to discuss being the last line of defense for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Olympics, the coolest person who congratulated her after winning gold, and returning to the ice for the PWHL’s Boston Fleet. Plus, SNL gets it right, controversy at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, and these playoffs are Unrivaled.
Follow Aerin on Instagram here and follow her salad-rating account @painbyromaine here
Read Jess McClain’s post about the wrong turn at U.S. Champs here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 
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Olympic gold medalist and Caesar salad-rating phenom Aerin Frankel joins Sarah to discuss being the last line of defense for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Olympics, the coolest person who congratulated her after winning gold, and returning to the ice for the PWHL&rsquo;s Boston Fleet. Plus, SNL gets it right, controversy at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, and these playoffs are Unrivaled.
<ul>
<li>Follow Aerin on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aerin.frankel/?hl=en">here</a> and follow her salad-rating account @painbyromaine <a href="https://www.instagram.com/painbyromaine/?hl=en">here</a></li>
<li>Read Jess McClain&rsquo;s post about the wrong turn at U.S. Champs&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVW8hiVkjlp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">here</a></li>
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<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:<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

Olympic gold medalist and Caesar salad-rating phenom Aerin Frankel joins Sarah to discuss being the last line of defense for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Olympics, the coolest person who congratulated her after winning gold, and returning to the ice for the PWHL’s Boston Fleet. Plus, SNL gets it right, controversy at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, and these playoffs are Unrivaled.

The Green Monster is Golden with Aerin Frankel

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1982bef4-2baf-499f-8a2b-b401003835d4/transcript

Team USA snowboarder and halfpipe specialist Maddie Mastro joins Sarah to talk about what was going through her mind before her final runs at the Milan Cortina Olympics, how she bounced back from a disappointing Games to end her season on a high note, why you gotta water your own grass, and how her rescue pup Pippy helps her through it all.
Follow Maddie Mastro on Instagram here
Check out the Phoenix Mercury’s AI-generated gospel song here and another hilarious version of the trend 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: @Spain2323Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork 
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Team USA snowboarder and halfpipe specialist Maddie Mastro joins Sarah to talk about what was going through her mind before her final runs at the Milan Cortina Olympics, how she bounced back from a disappointing Games to end her season on a high note, why you gotta water your own grass, and how her rescue pup Pippy helps her through it all.
<ul>
<li>Follow Maddie Mastro on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maddie_mastro/">here</a></li>
<li>Check out the Phoenix Mercury&rsquo;s AI-generated gospel song<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYf4uqrx1gD/?igsh=MXRmd3hqdXRpNGV5bw%3D%3D"> here</a> and another hilarious version of the trend<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXFEYkKET2t/?igsh=NWxxcXlrZ2JicTU0"> here</a>&nbsp;</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>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>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Team USA snowboarder and halfpipe specialist Maddie Mastro joins Sarah to talk about what was going through her mind before her final runs at the Milan Cortina Olympics, how she bounced back from a disappointing Games to end her season on a high note, why you gotta water your own grass, and how her rescue pup Pippy helps her through it all.

The Dog Comes Too with Maddie Mastro

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/9b9f0709-42ca-4cc7-8869-b455017edac6/transcript

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team’s young roster makes the pros feel like they’re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and getting coached up to “outwit, outplay, and outlast.” 


The WNBA schedule is here


The NCAA Softball Super Regionals schedule is here


The NCAA Lacrosse tournament schedule is here


Read the Chicago Tribune article on Natasha Cloud here


Read the Chicago Magazine story about Northwestern lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller here

 
Read Rachel Axon’s story on apps and websites failing to include women’s sports data 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

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team&rsquo;s young roster makes the pros feel like they&rsquo;re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and getting coached up to &ldquo;outwit, outplay, and outlast.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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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=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3imNqAYM4ur6ZDNy51b6NY">here</a>
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The NCAA Softball Super Regionals schedule is <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/48734760/college-softball-2026-wcws-ncaa-tournament-watch-schedule-scores" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/48734760/college-softball-2026-wcws-ncaa-tournament-watch-schedule-scores&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3dMRbnujOXQp7Yn9d1R1Fc">here</a>
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The NCAA Lacrosse tournament schedule is <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/lacrosse-women/article/2026-05-14/2026-di-womens-lacrosse-championship-bracket-schedule-scores" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/news/lacrosse-women/article/2026-05-14/2026-di-womens-lacrosse-championship-bracket-schedule-scores&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3x1Vl1BiiRyOqy5nP2ZlFO">here</a>
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Read the Chicago Tribune article on Natasha Cloud <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/20/chicago-sky-natasha-cloud/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/20/chicago-sky-natasha-cloud/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iSF52PpQPLeHWMt9spL84">here</a>
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<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/20/chicago-sky-natasha-cloud/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/20/chicago-sky-natasha-cloud/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iSF52PpQPLeHWMt9spL84"></a>Read the Chicago Magazine story about Northwestern lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/april-2026/the-reinvention-of-kelly-amonte-hiller/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/april-2026/the-reinvention-of-kelly-amonte-hiller/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779502813644000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2A7jtW-No-RayqW4T_VmTC">here</a>
</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Read Rachel Axon&rsquo;s story on apps and websites failing to include women&rsquo;s sports data <a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/05/18/boxed-out-media-apps-lack-data-on-emerging-womens-sports-leaving-gaps-for-leagues-fans-to-fill/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/05/18/boxed-out-media-apps-lack-data-on-emerging-womens-sports-leaving-gaps-for-leagues-fans-to-fill/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779502813644000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2lpphk08KCH8nB3kjaZLhm">here</a></li>
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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=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bGNn-Zcy3P0wPtxicSmax">@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=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2o_AtVEkDNnNtIzO90pcOb">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 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=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0SVBVkxHpCu243uvrynO0-">@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=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SbEBYBLd4-UwU8bpzSjUH">@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=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PQ6we86fgyKrTgjaK43Dp">@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=1779502813641000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2l-GCJNIX69ehkijuNJgTk">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;
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</li>
</ul>

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team’s young roster makes the pros feel like they’re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and getting coached up to “outwit, outplay, and outlast.” 

Matcha Mommy with Kiki Iriafen 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/bff92ddd-58da-4712-8551-b45200270052/transcript

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
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

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;
<ul>
<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>
<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>
<li aria-level="1">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;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<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>
</ul>

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3c2167cf-a98a-4668-a5eb-b450017ad509/transcript

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