Best Ally & Riley Podcasts (2025)

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FLASHBACK: 'American Heritage Girls' Founder Talks Leaving the Girls Scouts and Their Ties to Planned Parenthood 40:34

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1d ago40:34

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Abby is joined by Patti Garibay, Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, to discuss her journey from a 12-year volunteer with the Girl Scouts to starting a faith-based alternative for girls young women. Patti shares why she founded AHG and dives into the concerning changes within the Girl Scouts, including the removal of God from…

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What The Dickens: Holiday Hot Takes with Little Citrus 41:48

2d ago41:48

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Little Citrus is back for another holiday hot take speed round – Christmas edition!! Sarah and Alex share their opinions on artificial trees, gift cards as gifts, Hallmark movies, Die Hard and more. Then some hot takes from a few Slices and a couple of your favorite NWSL stars. Plus, a No. 3 pummels some No. 1s, when the student becomes the teacher…

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The 2025 Slice-ees with Little Citrus 39:09

3d ago39:09

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2025 is (blessedly) almost over, which means it’s time for the 2025 Slice-ees (aka the Good Game with Sarah Spain End-of-Year Awards). Sarah and Alex present their nominees in categories including the “The Megan Rapinoe I F***ing Yeeted My Achilles in the Final Game Award" for the most unbelievable injury and the “Misha Jones Left You Brokenhearted…

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Final Whistle 2025: USWNT Goals, NWSL Moves & Reyna Reyes Drops In 57:02

3d ago57:02

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Hosts Rohtas Wadera and Sam Angel are closing out 2025 in style with the final episode of Give N’ Go this year and it’s packed with highlights, hot takes, and a special guest. They kick things off by celebrating the USWNT finishing 2025 ranked #1 in the world after a confident 2–0 win over Euro semifinalist Italy — capping off Emma Hayes' 30th matc…

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Sports Is The Ultimate Drama with David Levy 46:34

6d ago46:34

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Former head of Turner Broadcasting, now co-CEO and Founder of Horizon Sports & Experiences David Levy joins Sarah to discuss this weekend’s Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic, what he learned about buying and selling sports in his 33 years at Turner, his advice for decision-makers when it comes to the changing media landscape, and why the women…

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Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Survivor’s Voice in Abortion Recovery with Serena Dyksen 48:35

7d ago48:35

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In this compelling episode, Abby sits down with Serena Dyksen — abortion survivor, founder of She Found His Grace Abortion Recovery, and a leading voice in abortion recovery advocacy. Serena shares her personal testimony of experiencing abortion at a young age, the trauma that followed, and the long journey toward healing and faith. What once felt …

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These are the Studs with Tiffany Oshinsky 36:34

7d ago36:34

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Women’s volleyball reporter and host of the Side Out Society podcast Tiffany Oshinsky joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s NCAA volleyball Final Four in Kansas City, discuss the biggest upsets and surprises from the tournament, and take a pop quiz on city nicknames. Plus, tripling up the triple doubles, winning by a Mississippi, and we’ll take one…

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Into the Pain Cave with Oksana Masters 29:48

8d ago29:48

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Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, multi-sport phenom Oksana Masters sat down with producer Alex to discuss how she’s persevered through dozens of injuries and surgeries to become the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history, her caffeine-fueled goals for life after competition, and the advice she'd give up-and-coming competitors (but…

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The 85ers: Building What Wasn’t There with Michelle Akers 49:58

9d ago49:58

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Legendary soccer player Michelle Akers joins Sarah to talk about Origin Story: The 85ers, a new podcast documenting the first U.S. Women's National Team, the topless surf outing that resulted in a lasting nickname, and the joy, injuries and heartbreak that came with setting into motion 40 years of U.S. women’s soccer dominance. Plus, the field beat…

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The WPBL Means Baseball For All with Justine Siegal & Assia Grazioli-Venier 38:03

10d ago38:03

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Justine Siegel and Assia Grazioli-Venier of the soon-to-launch Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) joined Sarah to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of getting the league up and running, the decision to start with four teams in coastal cities but play the inaugural season in the Midwest, and the emotions they expect to feel when they witness the…

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'A Quiet Storm' with Ty Young 37:19

13d ago37:19

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Former WNBA player, coach and sometime reality star Ty Young joins Sarah to discuss all the offseason options now available to players, the reality of being on reality TV, working under Teresa Weatherspoon, and her shock at the WNBA legend getting just one year at the helm in Chicago. Plus, is it possible that winning too much is a bad thing? SHOW …

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When Intimacy Gets Confused: A Conversation on Identity and Healing With Kim Zember 42:22

14d ago42:22

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In this episode, Abby sits down with guest Kim Zember—speaker, missionary, and founder of Unforgotten Faces—to talk about deeper human longings: intimacy, connection, identity, and the ways our early experiences shape how we love. Kim shares how the search for belonging, misunderstood intimacy, and emotional wounds can influence our relationships, …

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'Yes You Can' with Beth Mowins 44:26

14d ago44:26

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Beth Mowins, longtime play-by-play announcer and OG women’s hoops broadcaster, joins Sarah to discuss the most memorable moments from her legendary career, the changes she’s seen in the women’s college basketball landscape over the years, the biggest winners, losers, surprises and disappointments of this NCAA hoops season so far, and her advice to …

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The Heart Rate Needs To Drop with Mystique Ro 25:51

15d ago25:51

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The Winter Olympics are coming at us fast — almost as fast as a tight turn on an icy track. Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Games, producer Alex sat down with two-time skeleton world championship medalist Mystique Ro to discuss how she made the transition from track & field to sliding on ice, why “warming up” looks a little different in her sport, and w…

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Your Net Work Is Your Net Worth with Mallory Tolcher & Shannon Favia 42:11

16d ago42:11

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Sport-inspired artists Shannon Favia and Mallory Tolcher join Sarah to discuss their paths to becoming professional artists, combining their passions for sport and art, collaborating with teams and athletes, and the unique way they’ve each used basketball nets in their work. Plus, the return of the best rivalry, climbing for days, and when in droug…

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A Crusty Devil Dog with Haley Carter 45:59

17d ago45:59

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Haley Carter, the Washington Spirit’s new President of Soccer Operations, joins Sarah to discuss her decision to leave the Orlando Pride for D.C., the league rejecting the long-term deal the Spirit agreed to with Trinity Rodman, what comes next in the team’s efforts to keep Rodman, and her take on the NWSL’s gender policy. Plus, raise it to the raf…

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Serving Daddy: An Unhinged Unrivaled Draft with E.R. Fightmaster & Erin Foley 1:00:09

20d ago1:00:09

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Comedians and podcast hosts E.R. Fightmaster and Erin Foley join Sarah for our second annual Unrivaled Draft! All 8 Unrivaled teams are put through a rigorous, highly scientific grading process, using only the most important categories – name, logo, ability to shoulder-carry, amount of tea in their DMs — to determine the squad we’ll each root for t…

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One Heart, Two Lives: A Mother’s Courage in Carrying Conjoined Twins 41:28

21d ago41:28

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In this moving episode, Abby sits down with Nicole LeBlanc, a young wife and mother whose first pregnancy brought a rare diagnosis: conjoined twins. Nicole shares how she navigated overwhelming medical pressure, unexpected peace, and a faith that carried her through every moment. Her story is tender, courageous, and unlike anything we’ve featured b…

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Jawn Means Everything with Jen Leary 37:53

21d ago37:53

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Founder of Watch Party PHL and host of the Everyone Listens to This Jawn podcast, Jen Leary joins Sarah to discuss Watch Party PHL’s latest events, outfitting actress Aubrey Plaza in women’s sports gear, the city’s deep-rooted women’s sports lore, and Philly jargon. Plus, mom on mom goals, smoke with no fire, and a dictionary that ducking rocks. Th…

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‘I’m The Old Lady Out There’ with Brittany Bowe 26:44

22d ago26:44

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2026 is right around the corner and we’re getting pumped for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics! Producer Alex caught up with speed skater Brittany Bowe at the Team USA summit to chat gold medal goals, taking inspo from her girlfriend Hilary Knight, and how the couple plans to navigate Olympic scheduling challenges! Plus, a cameo from Knight and… Ga…

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'I'm Here To Play' with Riley Tiernan 24:53

23d ago24:53

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Angel City FC breakout star and NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Riley Tiernan joined Sarah during NWSL Championship Weekend to talk about going from non-roster invitee to starting every match, the vets who helped her feel like she belonged, her fast friendship with teammate Macey Hodge, and what it will take to make ACFC a winning squad. Plus, ext…

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‘Thank You For Blinking’ with Andrea Brimmer 44:02

24d ago44:02

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Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Ally Financial, joins Sarah to talk about the company’s groundbreaking 50/50 Pledge to reach equal spend in media across men's and women's sports, (and why folks need to see ROI differently in the two spaces), her favorite “I told you so” moments and why Ally leaned into its sponsorsh…

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From Overpriced Office Visits to Medical Corruption: What’s Really Happening in Healthcare 48:34

27d ago48:34

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After a shocking $525 doctor visit, Abby sits down with healthcare reform leader Katie Talento to ask: What on earth is happening to our healthcare system? Katie reveals the dark incentives inside corporate medicine, the pressure placed on doctors, and how big hospital systems are reshaping care at the expense of patients. A must-hear episode for e…

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Best of 2025: Has Anyone Heard From Marcus?! with Marie-Philip Poulin & Laura Stacey 31:25

27d ago31:25

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We're revisiting one of our favorite interviews of 2025! Sarah originally caught up with Canadian hockey royalty Marie-Philip and Laura back in June, but today we’re running back their interview in light of the 2025-2026 PWHL season kicking off last week. Marie-Philip and Laura discuss bringing the Walter Cup to Montreal, their decision to be more …

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Jar Jar Thanks: A Thanksgiving Special with Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Rebecca Lobo, Jessica Mendoza & More 31:31

28d ago31:31

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Celebrate Thanksgiving the Good Game way, with Sarah and producer Alex running through a Holiday Hot Take Speed Round and sharing their chaotic Turkey Day traditions. Plus, NWSL stars including Trinity Rodman and Jaedyn Shaw roasting turkey (and sometimes the entire holiday), friends of the show like Rebecca Lobo and Jessica Mendoza weighing in on …

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Every Great Player Goes Through Chicago with Penelope Hocking 34:07

29d ago34:07

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Bay FC forward Penelope Hocking joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship in San Jose. She discusses scoring in the same legendary stadium as her baseball-playing dad, getting drafted into the NWSL on the same day as her twin sister, and an awkward trade ask that was well worth it, now that she’s …

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Sports Bra-Casting with Brandi Chastain 34:50

1M ago34:50

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Women’s soccer legend and Bay FC co-founder Brandi Chastain joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship. Brandi discusses the history of women’s soccer in the Bay Area, the challenges of launching a new NWSL team, her interest in coaching at the national team level, and the time she signed a car. Pl…

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Read, Drink Coffee, Pet Wilma, Win NWSL Championship + Jessica Berman 42:49

1M ago42:49

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It was a dopamine-producing weekend in San Jose! From Gotham FC’s "underdog"-to-top-dog NWSL title run and Rose Lavelle’s 80th minute banger, to postgame reactions from Sue Bird, Midge Purce, Lilly Reale and more, Sarah and producer Alex share the on-the-pitch action and spill the off-the-pitch tea — parties, pool-table dancing, surprise Kesha sets…

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Hide a Body Kinda Teams: NWSL Championship Weekend with Washington Spirit & Gotham FC 58:09

1M ago58:09

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It’s NWSL championship weekend and we’re bringing you with us to San Jose! Ahead of Saturday’s game between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC, Sarah sat down with players from both teams, including Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, Jaedyn Shaw and Emily Sonnett. Hear about their preparation and predictions for the championship game, the celebrity fa…

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Standing for Life in a Hostile Medical Culture: A Conversation with Dr. Mike Chupp 45:08

1M ago45:08

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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live out your Christian convictions inside the medical world, you’re going to appreciate this conversation. In this episode, Abby Johnson sits down with Dr. Mike Chupp—surgeon, missionary, and CEO of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations—to talk about faith, integrity, and the pressures facing …

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Bulletin Board Material with Jayna Hefford 51:30

1M ago51:30

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With the PWHL returning tomorrow, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford joined Sarah to talk about the league from launch to season three, how learning from the history of women’s hockey led to the PWHL's success, and the thinking behind the expansion process that sent several household names to new teams in far flung places. …

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Washed? More Like Waxed That A** with Chelsea Gray 42:52

1M ago42:52

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Four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray joins Sarah to discuss how the Las Vegas Aces turned their season around and secured dynasty status, why Becky Hammon is the best coach she’s ever had, and how becoming a mom has helped her master the art of letting go. Plus, dishing the dirt on the NWSL, sending coastal elites to the middle of America, and… do …

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Libero Supremacy with Michella Chester 45:15

1M ago45:15

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Women’s volleyball reporter Michella Chester joins Sarah to discuss what makes undefeated Nebraska so good, the biggest storylines of the NCAA season, and the crowded, complicated pro volleyball landscape. Plus, Swedish success, making good on a “Promise,” and competing for your own award. Again. Watch Alysa Liu's short program from Skate America h…

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Project B Patient with Alana Beard 42:01

1M ago42:01

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WNBA legend and Project B co-founder and Chief Basketball Officer Alana Beard joins Sarah to discuss the origins of the Project B women's basketball league, how Alana’s international experience as a player informs her new gig, the league’s much-talked-about partnership with a company owned by the Saudi-owned Public Investment Fund, and when we can …

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“All I Got Was Schlong” with Ann-Katrin Berger 37:09

1M ago37:09

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Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger joins Sarah to talk about her squad’s stunning upset of the top-seeded Kansas City Current, prepping to face Marta and the defending champs this weekend, what she learned from her battles with thyroid cancer, and how teammate Jess Carter became a roommate turned girlfriend turned fiancé. Plus, a pair of peak p…

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The Courage to Question: Jackie Schlegel on Medical Freedom, Parental Rights, & Vaccine Injury 42:54

1M ago42:54

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What would you do if the system you trusted to protect your child became the source of their suffering? In this powerful episode of Politely Rude, Abby Johnson sits down again with Jackie Schlegel, founder and executive director of Texans for Medical Freedom, for a candid and emotional conversation about the growing movement for medical transparenc…

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Talking a Lot of Smack Already with Sandy Brondello 46:35

1M ago46:35

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New Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss why her ouster from the New York Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, how she’s approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason, and the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks. Plus, building an arena too small for women, more evidence this is…

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Going Scorched Earth with Maya Reddy 41:11

1M ago41:11

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Ahead of The Annika – the second-to-last event on the LPGA calendar – Sarah chats with Maya Reddy, a former pro golfer, current sports law and policy consultant, and forever LGBTQ+ activist. They discuss how the LPGA has handled issues of gender, sexuality and identity, what to make of one particular athlete who received an invitation to compete at…

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Cookies That Taste Like Defeat with Maggie Hendricks 38:45

1M ago38:45

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Yahoo Sports contributor Maggie Hendricks joins Sarah to discuss the biggest college hoops storylines, the upcoming games she has circled on her calendar, the best reactions she’s gotten to her famous cookies, and the very unprofessional cheering she’ll be doing during the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Plus, Carolina Blue is always in, wi…

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NWSL Madness + Pick Your Favorite Kid with The Macuga Sisters 32:16

2M ago32:16

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First Sarah breaks down a wild NWSL quarterfinal weekend. Then, with just under three months until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Alex sits down with sisters Alli, Lauren, and Sam Macuga to discuss how they got their start in three different winter sports – moguls for Alli, alpine skiing for Lauren, and ski jumping for Sam – and why their paren…

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Live, Love, Life, LaQuinta with Lisa Bluder 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Former Iowa basketball coach turned NBC Sports analyst Lisa Bluder joins Sarah to discuss her new role behind the broadcast desk, watching her former players hoop in the pros, her 20+ year career leading Iowa women’s basketball, and what it’s like being at the center of the Caitlin Clark commotion. Plus, pulling out the dictionary to get to know ou…

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How One Woman’s Step of Faith Led to 40,000 Lives Saved; Christine Melchor of the Houston Coalition for Life 50:30

2M ago50:30

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When Christine Melchor founded the Houston Coalition for Life, she had no office, no resources, and no plan—only a conviction that God was calling her to act. Decades later, that simple step of obedience has blossomed into a ministry that has reached over 40,000 women and inspired countless others across the nation. In this moving episode, Abby Joh…

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Falling Back In Love with Allie Kleva 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Allie Kleva, the Chief Growth Officer for Athletes Unlimited, joins Sarah to discuss the latest season of AU Volleyball, big announcements to expect ahead of the next Athletes Unlimited Softball League season, the power of investing in top front office talent, and how advice from an Uber driver resulted in a years-in-the-making gift for her kids. P…

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Ripple Effects of Success with Tamerra Griffin 36:20

2M ago36:20

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Tamerra Griffin, women’s soccer writer and podcast host for The Athletic, joins Sarah to discuss all the NWSL Decision Day chaos, preview this weekend’s quarterfinal matchups, and unpack what it means for Racing Louisville to finally end its ninth-place curse. Plus, Sarah demands answers to tough questions, like which team’s color is the cutest. Fo…

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Finding Our Juju: An NCAA College Hoops Preview 17:54

2M ago17:54

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With college hoops season upon us, Sarah gets you up to speed on the stars, stakes, stats and stories you need to know. She breaks down the preseason favorites, tells ya who's where with "old faces in new places," and shares her five burning questions as the season tips off. Plus, streaking for veebs, falling back in love with the game, and the fas…

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USWNT Friendlies, NWSL Playoff Vibes & Clarissa Larisey's Dash Debut 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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On this episode of Give N’ Go, Sam and Rohtas break down the latest USWNT friendlies — what we learned, who stood out, and how the team is shaping up heading into 2026. Spoiler: there’s plenty to be excited about! Then it’s playoff time. With the NWSL postseason heating up, Rohtas sits down with Clarissa Larisey, Houston Dash forward, to talk about…

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Decision Day with Little Citrus 40:52

2M ago40:52

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Sarah and producer Alex Azzi introduce you to Little Citrus (just a squeeze or two short of Big Citrus). They discuss the chaos that was NWSL Decision Day, reveal the postseason matchups now that the bracket has been set, and cross their fingers that what they think they saw wasn’t what they saw at all. Plus, the hope of a day-to-day prognosis, a p…

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Feedback, Not Failure with Ilana Kloss, Kara Nortman and Fielding Jamieson 45:26

2M ago45:26

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Live from the annual espnW Women + Sports Summit, Sarah is joined by Ilana Kloss, CEO of Billie Jean King enterprises, Kara Nortman, Managing Partner of Monarch Collective and Co-Founder of Angel City FC, and Fielding Jamieson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Tipt Ventures. The quartet gathered to discuss investing in women’s sports, the challen…

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From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Reg Platt on Addiction, Men’s Healing After Abortion, and Faith 55:59

2M ago55:59

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In this powerful episode Reg Platt sits down in studio with Abby Johnson to tell a life story that's equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. He recounts his descent into heavy drinking and cocaine use, the guilt and shame after an abortion in 1976, a suicide attempt, experiments with black magic, and ultimately a dramatic spiritual turnaround that l…

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Solar System of S*** with Dr. Nicole LaVoi and Emily Jo Roberts 42:09

2M ago42:09

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Dr. Nicole LaVoi, the Director of the Tucker Center, and Emily Jo Roberts, the Director of women’s coaching and executives for The Collective, join Sarah to discuss getting more women coaches into women’s sports, the trends they’re seeing at both the college and pro ranks, and the sport that’s the worst offender when it comes to hiring women coache…