With the WNBA Playoffs getting underway this weekend, ESPN’s Andraya Carter joins Sarah to discuss what each team needs to do to make it out of round one, the most noteworthy surprises following the FIBA break, and her biggest, boldest predictions for the Finals, the next W commissioner, and more. Plus, this WNBA legend deserves some flowers – and a whole lot more.


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With the WNBA Playoffs getting underway this weekend, ESPN&rsquo;s Andraya Carter joins Sarah to discuss what each team needs to do to make it out of round one, the most noteworthy surprises following the FIBA break, and her biggest, boldest predictions for the Finals, the next W commissioner, and more. Plus, this WNBA legend deserves some flowers &ndash; and a whole lot more.
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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.

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With the WNBA Playoffs getting underway this weekend, ESPN’s Andraya Carter joins Sarah to discuss what each team needs to do to make it out of round one, the most noteworthy surprises following the FIBA break, and her biggest, boldest predictions for the Finals, the next W commissioner and more. Plus, this WNBA legend deserves some flowers – and a whole lot more.

WNBA Playoff Predictions with Andraya Carter

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Fresh off winning the inaugural WPBL championships, Los Angeles Queens captain Ashton Lansdell joins Sarah to discuss how a switch in the Queens’ lineup helped them win the series-clinching game 5, what it was like living in Springfield, Illinois, with 60 of the best women’s baseball players in the world, and why the connections she made on and off the field this season brought her to tears. Plus, coronation night, the end of the road, and consider us intrigued.
Follow Ashton Lansdell on Instagram here
The WNBA schedule is here
Read Jeff Kassouf’s story on the NWSL’s new player development mechanism here
Check out the MLV’s NorCal Rumble logo here
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Fresh off winning the inaugural WPBL championships, Los Angeles Queens captain Ashton Lansdell joins Sarah to discuss how a switch in the Queens&rsquo; lineup helped them win the series-clinching game 5, what it was like living in Springfield, Illinois, with 60 of the best women&rsquo;s baseball players in the world, and why the connections she made on and off the field this season brought her to tears. Plus, coronation night, the end of the road, and consider us intrigued.
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<li aria-level="1">The WNBA schedule is <a href="https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2026&amp;month=all">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Read Jeff Kassouf&rsquo;s story on the NWSL&rsquo;s new player development mechanism <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50006704/nwsl-launches-new-player-development-rule-clubs-sources">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Check out the MLV&rsquo;s NorCal Rumble logo <a href="https://provolleyball.com/teams/norcalrumble">here</a></li>
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Fresh off winning the inaugural WPBL championships, Los Angeles Queens captain Ashton Lansdell joins Sarah to discuss how a switch in the Queens’ lineup helped them win the series-clinching game 5, what it was like living in Springfield, Illinois, with 60 of the best women’s baseball players in the world, and why the connections she made on and off the field this season brought her to tears. Plus, coronation night, the end of the road, and consider us intrigued.

MJ Flu Season with Ashton Lansdell

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Gotham FC forward Jaedyn Shaw joins Sarah to discuss the battle for the NWSL Shield, how she’s handling pressure ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup, and her take on new research from e.l.f Beauty and Parity about how participating in girls' sports positively impacts later life endeavors. Plus, Stewie is stewing, a group-stage trouncing, and for all the folks claiming they want to protect women’s sports, this is your moment to actually do something. 


Read more about the case of Kentucky State basketball’s Aminata Seck here


Check out The Athletic’s story about every WNBA playoffs seeding scenario here


Follow the official mascot of the Billie Jean King Cup here


Check out the research from e.l.f. Beauty and Parity here


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Gotham FC forward Jaedyn Shaw joins Sarah to discuss the battle for the NWSL Shield, how she&rsquo;s handling pressure ahead of the 2027 Women&rsquo;s World Cup, and her take on new research from e.l.f Beauty and Parity about how participating in girls' sports positively impacts later life endeavors. Plus, Stewie is stewing, a group-stage trouncing, and for all the folks claiming they want to protect women&rsquo;s sports, this is your moment to actually do something.&nbsp;
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Check out The Athletic&rsquo;s story about every WNBA playoffs seeding scenario <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/wnba-playoff-seeding-visual-guide-two-games-to-go/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/interactive/wnba-playoff-seeding-visual-guide-two-games-to-go/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790215608222000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ur_r2BGZIAUnI8Sdh3zt9">here</a>
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Check out the research from e.l.f. Beauty and Parity <a href="https://investor.elfbeauty.com/stock-and-financial/press-releases/landing-news/2026/08-31-2026-050107667" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://investor.elfbeauty.com/stock-and-financial/press-releases/landing-news/2026/08-31-2026-050107667&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790215608222000&amp;usg=AOvVaw00vuuBTvSooq5AxcHEOKsL">here</a>
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Gotham FC forward Jaedyn Shaw joins Sarah to discuss the battle for the NWSL Shield, how she’s handling pressure ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup, and her take on new research from e.l.f Beauty and Parity about how participating in girls' sports positively impacts later life endeavors. Plus, Stewie is stewing, a group-stage trouncing, and for all the folks claiming they want to protect women’s sports, this is your moment to actually do something. 

Boss Bitch with Jaedyn Shaw

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Author and journalist Lindsay Crouse joins Sarah to talk about her new book “The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out.” They discuss why women tend to absorb far more than their share of unproductive suffering without ever considering quitting as an option, which questions to ask when deciding whether something is worth continuing, and what everyone can learn from zebrafish. Crouse also reflects on her role bringing to light the stories of brave women like Kara Goucher and Allyson Felix when she was a journalist at the New York Times. Plus, another record bites the dust, tonight’s the night, and no skis, no problem.
Pick up a copy of Lindsay Crouse’s book “The Case for Quitting” here
Read Lindsay’s 2020 story about learning her ex was dating Lady Gaga here
Tickets for Unrivaled’s Houston stop can be found here
WPBL broadcast details can be found here
Check out Keely Hodgkinson’s speedsuit here
Check out some historic track & field fits 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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Author and journalist Lindsay Crouse joins Sarah to talk about her new book &ldquo;The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out.&rdquo; They discuss why women tend to absorb far more than their share of unproductive suffering without ever considering quitting as an option, which questions to ask when deciding whether something is worth continuing, and what everyone can learn from zebrafish. Crouse also reflects on her role bringing to light the stories of brave women like Kara Goucher and Allyson Felix when she was a journalist at the New York Times. Plus, another record bites the dust, tonight&rsquo;s the night, and no skis, no problem.
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<li>Pick up a copy of Lindsay Crouse&rsquo;s book &ldquo;The Case for Quitting&rdquo; <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-case-for-quitting-the-surprising-benefits-of-opting-out-lindsay-crouse/5d08b49f272f6816">here</a></li>
<li>Read Lindsay&rsquo;s 2020 story about learning her ex was dating Lady Gaga&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/opinion/sunday/lady-gaga-boyfriend.html">here</a></li>
<li>Tickets for Unrivaled&rsquo;s Houston stop can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/unrivaled-basketball-league-tickets/artist/3292889">here</a></li>
<li>WPBL broadcast details can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/where-watch-womens-pro-baseball-070002601.html">here</a></li>
<li>Check out Keely Hodgkinson&rsquo;s speedsuit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcTGxTiEKI/?img_index=1">here</a></li>
<li>Check out some historic track &amp; field fits&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddjb1HZjBtW/?img_index=4">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>
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Author and journalist Lindsay Crouse joins Sarah to talk about her new book “The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out.” They discuss why women tend to absorb far more than their share of unproductive suffering without ever considering quitting as an option, which questions to ask when deciding whether something is worth continuing, and what everyone can learn from zebrafish. Crouse also reflects on her role bringing to light the stories of brave women like Kara Goucher and Allyson Felix when she was a journalist at the New York Times. Plus, another record bites the dust, tonight’s the night, and no skis, no problem.

The Case For Quitting with Lindsay Crouse

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