Best Fightmaster Podcasts (2026)

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Unrivaled 201: 60 Hours In The Day with Breanna Stewart 41:00

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3d ago41:00

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WNBA superstar and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart joins Sarah to discuss what she learned from Unrivaled’s inaugural season, her goals for season two, how the 3-on-3 league has played a role in setting a new standard for player experience and pay, and her best prediction for when the WNBA CBA negotiations will finally get done. Plus, a trip t…

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Lemon Pepper Wings with Renee Montgomery 28:04

4d ago28:04

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WNBA-hooper-turned-team-owner, analyst, activist and all-around badass Renee Montgomery joins Sarah to discuss yet another new title she’s adding to her resume, and to give her thoughts on the start of Unrivaled Season 2 and the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations. Plus, serving up acronym soup, a design worthy of a star, and shooting for a record. Get y…

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LOVB 201: Roses and Thorns with Jordyn Poulter & Rosie Spaulding 25:13

5d ago25:13

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Ahead of season two of LOVB – aka League One Volleyball – league President Rosie Spaulding and LOVB Salt Lake player Jordyn Poulter join Sarah to discuss their roses and thorns from year one, the biggest changes the league has made for season two, the evolution of team ownership, and how LOVB views its main competitor Major League Volleyball (MLV).…

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Awarding Slice-ees and Changing Minds with Little Citrus 45:37

6d ago45:37

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It’s time to announce the winners of the 2025 Slice-ees, the second annual Good Game with Sarah Spain awards for excellence, eminence, and embarrassment in women’s sports! Then, friends of the show return to put a button on our new year’s ponderings and talk about changing our minds in 2026. Plus, shuffling up and down the leaderboard and an Italia…

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Horny For Lemons with Little Citrus and Friends 46:01

7d ago46:01

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A new year demands a look back and a look ahead, so we asked some friends of the show to share a memory from 2025 that’s sure to stick and to tell us their intentions - not resolutions, intentions! - for 2026. Plus, circling back on the biggest news from the holiday break, a Winter Olympic charcuterie board, and Unrivaled tips off without a co-foun…

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Best Of 2025: Living Beyond the Arena with Dawn Staley 43:12

10d ago43:12

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To close out our "Best of 2025" series, we're revisiting Sarah's conversation with legendary coach and player Dawn Staley. Back in September, she joined Sarah for a candid conversation about leading in life, beyond just wins and losses. Staley, whose Hall of Fame career has shaped generations of athletes, discusses the pressure of coaching in the n…

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Best of 2025: The Crotch Machine with Paige Jones 34:30

11d ago34:30

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Happy 2026, slices! We're continuing our week of Best Ofs with Paige Jones, a member of the U.S. National Ski Jumping Team, who joined Sarah in August to share a concerning experience she had during inspections before the season began. Jones explained why a scandal involving altered ski jumping suits has resulted in more intense examinations, detai…

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Best of 2025: Proud Girl's Girl with Julie Foudy & Abby Wambach 44:56

12d ago44:56

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Happy New Year's Eve, Slices! We're continuing our week of Best Ofs with U.S. women’s national team legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach who sat down with Sarah for a live interview as part of the Women’s Sports Foundation's Athlete Leadership Connection back in October. They discuss how Abby and Julie handled the transition from pro athlete to pos…

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Best of 2025: Belated Birthday Bash with Megan Rapinoe 44:21

13d ago44:21

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Three-time Olympian and two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe joined Sarah earlier this year to talk birthday celebrations, being on the good side of 40, finding joy post-retirement, what’s on her decade to-do list, co-hosting a podcast with her fiancée Sue Bird, what is lost when athletes don’t use their voices, and being a target for far-right …

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Best Of 2025: Hamstrung by Paternal Systems with the WNBA & NWSL Players Associations 40:09

14d ago40:09

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This week, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2025, including this conversation with Erin Drake of the WNBA Players Association, and Meghann Burke and Tori Huster of the NWSL Players Association. The trio joined Sarah in late October to discuss what collective bargaining negotiations look like behind the scenes, what the two PAs ha…

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Best Of 2025: Living Beyond Parenthood with Allyson Felix 31:26

17d ago31:26

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We're revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2025, starting with a conversation with Allyson Felix. The retired track star and mother-of-two spoke with Sarah over the summer about her legendary career and the joys and challenges of juggling parenthood and multiple business endeavors. They discussed her new management company Always Alpha, he…

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

20d 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

21d 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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Sports Is The Ultimate Drama with David Levy 46:34

24d ago46:34

46:34

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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These are the Studs with Tiffany Oshinsky 36:34

25d 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

26d 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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Missi Pyle Shares Conspiracy Theories 10:57

27d ago10:57

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Bert hosts “Is It Steak,” then Missi Pyle joins the show to divulge some secrets the government doesn’t want you to know and give a few impromptu Oscar-worthy performances. New episodes of The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky drop Tuesdays on @ForeverDogTeam’s YouTube channel. About The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky: Ryan Asher plays Bert Berkowsky: a…

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

27d 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

28d 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

1M 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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'Yes You Can' with Beth Mowins 44:26

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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Bobby Moynihan Reenacts His Birth 12:34

1M ago12:34

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Bert talks to Bobby Moynihan about being born funny, his Jill Biden impression on SNL, and his appearance in the Colbie Caillat music video for Fallin' For You before playing a little game called "Salami Slaps Gambler's Delight." New episodes of The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky drop Tuesdays on @ForeverDogTeam’s YouTube channel. About The Bert Sho…

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A Crusty Devil Dog with Haley Carter 45:59

1M 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

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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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Jawn Means Everything with Jen Leary 37:53

1M 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

1M 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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Tien Tran Drops a Lizzie McGuire Truth Nuke 11:02

1M ago11:02

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Bert plays "The Non-ly Wed Game" with Parole Officer Jeff, learns a thing or two from Tien Tran, and tries stand-up comedy! New episodes of The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky drop Tuesdays on @ForeverDogTeam’s YouTube channel. About The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky: Ryan Asher plays Bert Berkowsky: a martini-chugging, hairy-chested talk show host f…

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

1M 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

1M 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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Best of 2025: Has Anyone Heard From Marcus?! with Marie-Philip Poulin & Laura Stacey 31:25

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Bulletin Board Material with Jayna Hefford 51:30

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Meatball Breaks Down Mormon Soaking 12:25

2M ago12:25

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Meatball joins Bert to workshop a catchphrase, talk about Mormon soaking, and compete in a romantic eating competition. New episodes of The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky drop Tuesdays on @ForeverDogTeam’s YouTube channel. About The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky: Ryan Asher plays Bert Berkowsky: a martini-chugging, hairy-chested talk show host from …

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Project B Patient with Alana Beard 42:01

2M 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

2M 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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Talking a Lot of Smack Already with Sandy Brondello 46:35

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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E.R. Fightmaster Sings About Princess Diana 12:50

2M ago12:50

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E.R. Fightmaster stops by the show to talk about whatever's on Bert's mind, act in Bert’s original TV show idea “Bert’s Anatomy,” and perform their song Tsunami. New episodes of The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky drop Tuesdays on @ForeverDogTeam’s YouTube channel. About The Bert Show with Bert Berkowsky Ryan Asher plays Bert Berkowsky: a martini-chu…

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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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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…