Best Riley Barnes Podcasts (2025)

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EP 326: Brackets, Brace Goals & Big League Drafts 19:16

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Host Erin Foley breaks down a massive week in women's sports. It's December Madness - the NCAA Volleyball's championship bracket is set with Nebraska grabbing the number one overall seed. Rose Lavelle's MVP Fireball celebration fueled her assist in the opening minutes of the USWNT's 3–0 win over Italy. The PWHL continues to smash attendance records…

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EP 325: Soccer Shocks & Hockey Heat 30:27

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Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The NWSL semifinals are set after a weekend of dramatic finishes — Luana's moment in Orlando, Kingsbury's clutch PK saves for Washington, Gotham takes down KC and Portland's extra-time win at Providence Park. In hockey news, Seattle and Vancouver get team names and USA Ho…

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EP 324: Comedian Trish Suhr 52:46

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Trish Suhr, the host and producer of Find My Country House on A&E and Hulu, and a nationally touring headlining comedian. Foley and Suhr talk about the World Series, the upcoming draft of the Women's Pro Baseball League, putting athletes back on the bus and another tennis battle of the sexes. Follow Erin on Social! Instagra…

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EP 323: NWSL Quarters & Cricket Finals 23:22

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Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The WNBA extends CBA talks, the NWSL playoff bracket is set, and India captures its first Women's Cricket World Cup before a sold-out crowd. Plus, WTA Finals upsets, New York Marathon magic, and two lady-power moments from the World Series. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! I…

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EP 322: Paralympic Gold Medalist Emma Schieck 37:53

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Emma Schieck, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in sitting volleyball for Team USA. Most recently, she led the U.S. to a World Cup title against Brazil and was named tournament MVP. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, she's a passionate advocate for adaptive sports and athlete inclusion. Foley and Schieck talk…

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EP 321: USWNT & WNBA Coaching Carousel 20:23

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Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The USWNT wraps two matches against Portugal, NWSL Decision Day is on deck, the WNBA coaching carousel keeps spinning, and the WPBL unveils its first four teams. Plus, a massive shoutout to Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne, the first all-female duo to row non-stop and unassiste…

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EP 320: ESPN Radio Talk Show Host CJ Silas 46:18

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Host Erin Foley welcomes CJ Silas, the host and executive producer of The C.J. Silas Show on ESPN Radio and veteran baseball announcer for Cal Poly SLO and Allan Hancock College. She recently called the games for the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) tryouts in Washington, D.C. Foley and CJ dive into the formation of the WPBL, the thrill…

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EP 319: NWSL's Press, Riley & Barnes Retire 28:14

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Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. It's a season of goodbyes in the NWSL. Christen Press, Lu Barnes, and Ali Riley step away from the game, while the playoff picture heats up with one spot left between Racing Louisville and North Carolina. Plus, shout-outs to Natalie Grabow, the oldest woman ever to finish an I…

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EP 318: Author Clelia Castro-Malaspina 34:20

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Clelia Castro-Malaspina, a children's and YA author, literary agent, and founder of Mossy Pines Creative. Her new book Girls with Goals: How Women's Soccer Took Over the World explores the rise of women's football from its humble and embattled origins to its global dominance today. Foley and Castro-Malaspina discuss how wom…

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EP 317: WNBA FINALS GAMES 3 + 4 RECAP 18:55

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Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The Las Vegas Aces complete a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury to capture the WNBA title. Plus, Coco Gauff wins the Wuhan Open, the NWSL playoff race heats up, Serena Williams' manifestation habit and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price gets her crown. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Insta…

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EP 316: Sports Agent Emily Jo Roberts 47:14

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Emily Jo Roberts, the Director of Women's Coaches and NIL Strategy at Wasserman, one of the most influential sports agencies in the world. A former college basketball coach turned player advocate, she now helps guide the careers of top women's coaches and student-athletes navigating the fast-evolving world of NIL and athlet…

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EP 315: WNBA FINALS GAMES 1 + 2 RECAP 30:12

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Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. Aces take a 2-0 lead against the Mercury, Dana Evans shines, Wilson-Gray-Young triangle of joy. Plus, Amanda Anisimova wins the China Open, NCAA Volleyball - Nebraska stays undefeated, Stanford falls. Buckle up, it's the last three weeks of the NWSL regular season and Athlos (…

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EP 314: Softball Hall of Famer Michele Smith (Best of) 1:15:09

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Host Erin Foley welcomes softball icon Michele Smith! This episode was originally recorded in 2019 and it was an instant classic! Michele is a legendary softball pitcher and trailblazing broadcaster. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, she helped lead Team USA to victories in Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000), dominating with a combined 0.51 ERA and 6…

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EP 313: Journalist & Author Jane McManus 1:07:51

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Jane McManus, a distinguished sports journalist, author, and educator. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at NYU's Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. McManus spent nearly a decade at ESPN, covering the NFL and as a columnist for espnW. She also hosted two ESPN Radio shows and was a frequent analyst f…

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EP 312: Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Head Coach Shea Ralph 1:02:40

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Shea Ralph, the head coach of Vanderbilt women's basketball and former UConn star. A standout multi-sport athlete in high school, she set 17 state basketball records and was named USA Today's National High School Player of the Year in 1996. At UConn, she led the Huskies to a national title in 2000 and earned NCAA Final Four…

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EP 311: Ice Hockey All-Star Madison Packer 1:01:43

7M ago1:01:43

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Madison Packer, a six-time NWHL/PHF All-Star and the all-time leading scorer for the Metropolitan Riveters. She helped lead the Riveters to an Isobel Cup championship in 2018 and finished her career ranked second in league history with 129 points. She won the 2011 NCAA National Championship at University of Wisconsin and to…

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EP 310: Race Car Driver & BSI Racing Owner Shea Holbrook 56:35

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Shea Holbrook, champion race car driver and the owner and team principal of BSI Racing, a professional motorsports team based in Daytona Beach. Shea is featured in the Amazon Prime Docu-series, First to the Finish — a six-part docuseries that delves into the high-stakes world of professional motorsports through the eyes of …

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EP 309: Live from Austin with Molly McCage & Khat Bell 47:44

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Molly McCage and Khat Bell, League One Volleyball stars, join host Erin Foley onstage at 1972 women's sports pub in Austin, Texas. McCage and Bell are teammates on LOVB Austin, recently winning the championship in the league's inaugural season. This power duo also won the NCAA Volleyball championships at UT Austin in 2012, both receiving All-Americ…

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EP 308: See Her Be Her Director Jean Fruth 54:47

9M ago54:47

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Jean Fruth, the director and producer of See Her Be Her, a documentary exploring the global landscape of women's baseball. The film follows seven amazing players from the US, Japan, Cuba, Canada, South Korea, Uganda and Puerto Rico as they battle for the World Cup Championship. The doc spotlights the incredible talent and r…

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EP 307: WNBA Legend Penny Toler 58:13

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Penny Toler, a former WNBA basketball player, coach, and executive. As a player, she made history by scoring the first basket in WNBA history in 1997 while playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. After retiring, she transitioned into a front-office role and became the Sparks' general manager, a position she held for two decades…

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EP 306: The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant 1:00:26

10M ago1:00:26

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Sabreena Merchant, a fantastic women's basketball staff writer for The Athletic. She previously covered the WNBA and NBA for SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, High Post Hoops, and Dime Magazine. She's an alum of Duke University, where she wrote for the independent student newspaper, The Chronicle. Foley and Merchant take a dee…

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EP 305: New York Liberty Legend Sue Wicks (Best of) 57:41

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Sue Wicks, WNBA legend and Hall of Famer. This episode was originally recorded in 2019 and quickly became a fan-favorite. Wicks was a member of the WNBA's first draft class and help build the league. She dominated on every court - from Rutgers University to European Leagues to the New York Liberty. She's a Hall of Famer, a …

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EP 304: WNBA Vet and Sports Agent Jacki Gemelos 44:29

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Erin Foley welcomes Jacki Gemelos, a former professional basketball player and current VP of Talent Representation at Disrupt the Game, a sports agency focused on empowering athletes and fostering diversity in sports management. Gemelos was a McDonald's All-American and Miss Basketball in California, making her one of the most sought after high sch…

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EP 303: Soccer Legend Brandi Chastain 1:01:48

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Host Erin Foley welcomes soccer icon Brandi Chastain! Chastain is a former USWNT player, coach, and sports broadcaster, best known for her iconic game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, which secured the championship for the U.S. and became a defining moment in sports history. Chastain earned over 190 caps with the U.S. …

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EP 302: The PWHL's Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri 59:05

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the co-hosts of Jocks in Jills - a podcast that showcases not only the biggest stars in women's hockey but also up-and-coming talent, along with in-depth game analysis. Bonhomme is an Olympic and multi-time World Championship gold medalist with Team Canada. She was also a reporter and ancho…

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EP 301: Legendary Softball Coach Carol Hutchins 1:00:22

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Carol Hutchins - the winningest coach in NCAA softball history. "Hutch" coached for 39 seasons at the University of Michigan, finishing her career with a record of 1,707-551-5. Her squads have also captured 22 Big Ten regular-season titles, 10 Big Ten Tournament championships and qualified for the NCAA Tournament 29 times, …

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EP 300: Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo 59:47

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Rebecca Lobo, Hall of Fame basketball player, broadcaster, and author. A trailblazer in women's sports, Lobo led the University of Connecticut (UConn) to its first NCAA Championship in 1995, earning National Player of the Year honors. She was a founding player in the WNBA, where she played for six seasons, primarily with th…

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EP 299: Live from Portland with Jenny Nguyen 1:03:53

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Jenny Nguyen, founder & owner of The Sports Bra, joins host Erin Foley onstage at The Siren Theater in Portland, Oregon. The Sports Bra is the country's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Jenny opened the bar in April 2022, fulfilling a dream that combines her two passions — cooking and basketball. The Bra's mission is to mak…

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EP 298: Motorcycle Mary Director Haley Watson 46:02

1y ago46:02

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Haley Watson, the director of Motorcycle Mary, a 22-minute documentary about motosports racing pioneer Mary McGee, from ESPN's 30 for 30. McGee was the first woman to race motocross in the United States, the first to compete in an international motocross competition and the first to receive sponsorships from major brands. S…

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EP 297: LA Sparks Head Coach Lynne Roberts 51:04

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Lynne Roberts, the new head coach for the Los Angeles Sparks. Roberts has 27 seasons of collegiate women's basketball coaching experience, including the past 18 as a Division I head coach. Roberts most recently coached at the University of Utah, where she led the Utes to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and was name…

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EP 296: LOVB's Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright 50:43

1y ago50:43

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright from League One Volleyball (LOVB pronounced LOVE) the new professional indoor women's volleyball league that kicks off in January. LOVB's mission is to build volleyball into a major American sports league which will feature some of the world's best players, including Olympic gold medalist…

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EP 295: Live from New York City with Tennis Legend Rennae Stubbs 49:28

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Rennae Stubbs joins host Erin Foley onstage at The Green Room 42 for the New York Comedy Festival in NYC. Stubbs is six-time Grand Slam doubles champion, a four-time Olympian, a full-time ESPN tennis commentator, the host of The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast on iHeart Radio and, of course, a big-time New York Liberty fan. Foley & Stubbs discuss rule…

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EP 294: Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Writer Jenny Hagel 1:03:18

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Host Erin Foley welcomes Jenny Hagel, writer & executive producer of Late Night with Seth Meyers. Jenny was also the head writer and executive producer of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock. She's been nominated for two GLAAD Awards for her contributions to addressing LGBTQ issues in late-night television. It's the Herlights Thanksgiving episode and …

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EP 293: Live from Minneapolis with Minnesota Frost Goalie Nicole Hensley 51:38

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Nicole Hensley, goalie for the Professional Women's Hockey League's Minnesota Frost, joins host Erin Foley onstage at Roxy's Cabaret in Minneapolis. Hensley is a 2x Olympian - winning gold in 2018 and silver in 2022 for Team USA, a 3x gold-medalist at the Hockey World Championships and the winner of the PWHL's inaugural Walter Cup. Foley & Hensley …

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EP 292: LIVE from Chicago with WNBA beat reporter Annie Costabile 51:01

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Annie Costabile, a WNBA and Chicago Sky beat reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins host Erin Foley onstage at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago. Costabile's distinguished career has included broadcast journalism, sideline reporting, studio work and hosting/producing the Equal Play podcast. Foley & Costabile discuss the highlights and lowlights of th…

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EP 291: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Fortune Feimster 53:48

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Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic/actor Fortune Feimster to talk about their mutual fandom for the USWNT. Fortune shares the story of attending an open practice in New Zealand, announcing the 2024 Olympic roster and watching the 2015 World Cup finals together. We're also diving into the latest matches against Iceland and Argentina, Naomi Girm…

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EP 290: Stand-Up Comic Bridget McManus 39:37

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Host Erin Foley welcomes back comedian Bridget McManus to review a new reality show called "The Off Season" which features 11 professional women's soccer players living in a house in Miami for 3 weeks during - you guessed it - the off season. The six-episode, half-hour series follows them training, partying and living together. QUOTE "For the first…

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EP 289: Former Tennis Pro & USTA President Katrina Adams 56:44

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Katrina Adams has done it all in the world of tennis - player, coach, commentator, former CEO and President of the USTA (the first black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position), Chair of the ITF Fed Cup and Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis Education Center. She's the author of the book "Own the Arena" a behind-the-scenes …

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EP 288: LIVE from Seattle with Coach Laura Harvey & Haley Kopmeyer 1:00:22

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Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey and former NWSL goalie Haley Kopmeyer join host Erin Foley onstage in Seattle at Rough & Tumble Women's Sports Bar for the first live episode! Drinks were served and women's sports were celebrated. The perfect kick-off to a five city tour. Foley, Harvey and Kop discuss the changes the NWSL's new CBA will bring to th…

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EP 287: A Bar of Their Own's Jillian Hiscock 52:19

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Jillian Hiscock is the owner of A Bar of Their Own — Minneapolis' go to spot for women's sports. Jillian combined her passion for women's sports and her skills as a community organzer to create an inclusive, welcoming spot to watch all the big games. Walk in, grab a seat and get ready to watch ALL WOMEN'S SPORTS — ALL THE TIME. Game. Set. Match. We…

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EP 286: Stand-Up Comic Kaycee Conlee 1:02:11

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Kaycee Conlee (The Tonight Show) and host Erin Foley celebrate one of the greatest times of the year — the WNBA Playoffs! The semifinals are in full swing with the NY Liberty and CT Sun grabbing game one. Foley and Conlee recap Stewy's big night, Plum vs Spike Lee, Mabrey's three-point party and the nerdy excitement for game two adjustments. Also, …

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EP 285: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Cameron Esposito 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

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Cameron Esposito (ABC's A Million Little Things, Queery) and host Erin Foley plunge into the world of swmming. We discuss Cameron's early days of captaining her high school swim team to becoming a competitive open ocean swimmer. Foley and Esposito also highlight the Olympians - Ledecky, Huske and Walsh as well as icons from past games. And of cours…

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EP 284: Sports Agent Lesley Feldman 49:45

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Lesley Feldman is a former UCLA softball national champion, lawyer and co-founder of the Players Collxctive, a management agency focusing on female athletes. She specializes in contract negotiation, athlete brand management, business strategy, and helping brands navigate the women's sport industry. She provides a unique view of the business side of…

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EP 283: Emmy Nominated Writer/Performer Shantira Jackson 1:07:07

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Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth, The Amber Ruffin Show) and host Erin Foley discuss the WNBA groundbreaking documentary Power of the Dream - the empowering and unlikely true story of how a group of professional women's basketball players took on a WNBA team owner and rallied behind now — Senator Raphael Warnock, forever changing the landscape of their …

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EP 282: Women's Sports Bar Owner Jen Barnes 46:54

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Jen Barnes is the owner of Rough & Tumble - Seattle's pub for women's sports. Jen is a life-long athlete, superfan, entrepreneur and tireless champion of women on and off the field. Barnes created a magical hub for women's sports, described as the most intimate stadium experience Seattle has to offer: cold beer within reach, a full menu that knows …

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EP 281: Former Pro Cyclist and Author Kathryn Bertine 1:08:50

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Kathryn Bertine is a retired pro cyclist, author, activist and documentary filmmaker. During her pro career in cycling, she was a three-time Caribbean Champion, six-time national champion of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) and raced five years on pro circuit. Off the bike, Bertine is a filmmaker, activist and author of four nonfiction books. As an advoca…

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EP 280: Former USWNT Goalkeeper Saskia Webber 1:06:19

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Saskia Webber - NCAA All-American, Olympian, '99er, ACFC Investor and NWSL analyst - there isn't anything she hasn't accomplished in the soccer world. Her amazing career has helped paved the way for generations of USWNT players. We discuss the gold medal game against Brazil, Emma Hayes' special sauce, what it takes to be a success in goal, coaching…

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EP 279: Sirius XM Sports Reporter Michelle Beadle 1:07:32

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Michelle Beadle has done it all in the world of sports reporting — from bull riding to basketball and everything in between. She not only survived but thrived in a male dominated arena. She's co-hosted ESPN's SportsNation, SportsCenter, Get Up and NBA Countdown. You can listen to her talk sports on Sirius XM's "Beadle & Decker" every day from 12-3p…

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EP 278: Olympic GOATS with Stand-Up Comic & TV Host Trish Suhr 1:06:09

1+ y ago1:06:09

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Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic and host of A&E's Find My Country House, Trish Suhr! We're back covering the Olympics - all things Simone Biles & Gymnastics, the epic Women's Rugby Sevens bronze medal match, USWNT vs Japan, Sha'Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky and of course, the nails. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube…

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EP 277: Hashtag Not My Drone with Stand-up Comic Bridget McManus 55:12

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Host Erin Foley welcomes comic-writer-drone specialist Bridget McManus! We're covering the Olympics this week - hot takes on the Opening Ceremony, the Canadian Women's Soccer drone scandal, USWNT games against Zambia and Germany, Rugby, Women's Diving, Swimming and also...aliens. The podcast went off the rails so buckle up Herlighters. Plus, the fe…