Ahead of their Olympic debut, 1500-meter runner Nikki Hiltz joins Sarah to talk about how their TikTok algorithm knew their identity before they did, how they’ve prioritized their mental health, what being nonbinary and trans means to them and trying to meet people in the middle. Plus, a show correction sends Sarah into timeout. 


Leave us a voicemail about your favorite memory of watching the Olympics as a kid – we may even play it on the show! 872-204-5070


Email us your final suggestions for what we should call our listeners - goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com


Watch the U.S. rugby team win bronze on a last-second run here


Watch the incredible save and transition goal from Team USA field hockey here


A few Olympic events to watch today: 


7:10am ET: BMX Freestyle Final


7:15am ET: USA Field Hockey vs. Australia 


9:00am ET: Beach Volleyball – Hughes/Cheng vs. France


11:00am ET: USA Volleyball vs. Serbia 


12:30pm ET: USA Water Polo vs. Italy 


1:00pm ET: USA Soccer vs. Australia 


2:30pm ET: Swimming Finals (including the 1500m Free)


Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323


Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist


Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

Ahead of their Olympic debut, 1500-meter runner Nikki Hiltz joins Sarah to talk about how their TikTok algorithm knew their identity before they did, how they’ve prioritized their mental health, what being nonbinary and trans means to them and trying to meet people in the middle. Plus, a show correction sends Sarah into timeout. 
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Leave us a voicemail about your favorite memory of watching the Olympics as a kid – we may even play it on the show! 872-204-5070
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Email us your final suggestions for what we should call our listeners - <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a> 
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Watch the U.S. rugby team win bronze on a last-second run <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/video/team-usa-captures-first-ever-medal-in-women-s-rugby-216003653639" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbcnews.com/video/team-usa-captures-first-ever-medal-in-women-s-rugby-216003653639&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ThbKvuxlEUo9WVu9tfjyW">here</a>
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Watch the incredible save and transition goal from Team USA field hockey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeyQQECz-FY" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DSeyQQECz-FY&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3nm1G-OjVfQoY4pKZRDeZl">here</a>
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A few Olympic events to watch today: 
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7:10am ET: BMX Freestyle Final
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7:15am ET: USA Field Hockey vs. Australia 
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9:00am ET: Beach Volleyball – Hughes/Cheng vs. France
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11:00am ET: USA Volleyball vs. Serbia 
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12:30pm ET: USA Water Polo vs. Italy 
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1:00pm ET: USA Soccer vs. Australia 
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2:30pm ET: Swimming Finals (including the 1500m Free)
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Follow Sarah on social! X:<a href="https://x.com/SarahSpain" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/SarahSpain&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3TDgEBwYFkWqT8MG34cDWP"> @SarahSpain</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=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1muEkl2aa8fYVM9e9OV7aB"> @Spain2323</a>
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Follow producer Misha Jones! X: <a href="https://x.com/mishthejrnalist" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/mishthejrnalist&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FL5ZUluUUKi8TgcCca2Bv">@mishthejrnalist</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3akswvFeKFD4N97UZBWWUI"> @mishthejrnalist</a> TikTok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@mishthejrnalist&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mjzuCpO346SjNKvh28kdG"> @mishthejrnalist</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: <a href="https://x.com/byalexazzi" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/byalexazzi&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722468211598000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1h7S51j2w6MSTa2F1XG4qt">@ByAlexAzzi</a>
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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

Ahead of their Olympic debut, 1500-meter runner Nikki Hiltz joins Sarah to talk about how their TikTok algorithm knew their identity before they did, how they’ve prioritized their mental health, what being nonbinary and trans means to them and trying to meet people in the middle. Plus, a show correction sends Sarah into timeout.

World Building with Nikki Hiltz

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6c303998-8e02-4245-8544-b1be000b235b/transcript

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