Best Kara Goucher Podcasts (2025)

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Chutzpah, Moxie, and Gumption with Big Citrus 53:45

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Big Citrus is back on the mic! Sarah, Misha and Alex discuss all things WNBA, including the semifinals matchups, the best championship storyline for the league, the W’s coaching carousel, and OG fans getting priced out of tickets. Plus, Sandy Brondello’s out in New York, Unrivaled signings are coming in faster than we can read ‘em, and Good Game is…

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Living Beyond the Arena with Dawn Staley 43:46

21h ago43:46

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Legendary coach and player Dawn Staley joins Sarah Spain 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 new NIL and House v. NCAA era, her advocacy for equity in women’s athletics, and the emotional strength…

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This Is Why You Have Exit Interviews with Annie Costabile 56:20

2d ago56:20

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Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile joins Sarah to talk takeaways from the first games of the WNBA semifinals, A’ja Wilson’s historic fourth MVP win, the New York Liberty’s early exit in the first round, the lack of well-tenured coaches in the league, and the odds that Angel Reese returns to the Chicago Sky. Plus, the Kansas City Current c…

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Better Is Good, Different Is Better with Jasmine Maietta 42:41

3d ago42:41

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Round21 CEO Jasmine Maietta joins Sarah to discuss leaving the safety of big corporations behind to start her own business, the evolving landscape of independent apparel brands in the women’s sports space, and the good advice she’s glad she didn’t take. Plus, the t-shirts we can blessedly leave behind. Follow Round21 on social media here And follow…

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3.32. Freshy Fresh from Tokyo: Women's 5000m and Men's 800m Recaps 1:11:52

3d ago1:11:52

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In their last episode to record in Tokyo, Des and Kara give their hot takes on the women's 5000m and men's 800m finishes. Plus, they preview the men's 5000m and women's 800m so you can see if their predictions come true. Tokyo has been a blast and we thank you all for following our coverage of it. There will be one more recap episode coming this we…

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Breaking It (with Permission From Billie) with Portia Archer 46:20

6d ago46:20

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Women’s Tennis Association CEO Portia Archer joins Sarah to discuss her first year on the job, the role players have in WTA decision-making, and understanding and advancing commitments made before her time, including a partnership with Saudi Arabia and tournaments taking place in China. Plus, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is unstoppable, a busy week fo…

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No Misses with Amadi Brooks 45:35

7d ago45:35

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Celebrity stylist and wardrobe consultant Amadi Brooks joins Sarah to talk about dressing the world’s best hoopers (including girlfriend Sydney Colson), how tunnel fits have expanded the appeal of women’s basketball, and some of her favorite WNBA player looks this season. Plus, starting at the half, keeping the season alive, and the pink pony cover…

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3.31. Freshy Fresh from Tokyo: Women's Steeple and Men's 1500m, Chaos on the Track 47:12

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Please show your love to our sponsors for the Tokyo coverage - Brooks Running, our presenting sponsor, and Ketone-IQ. If you aren't wearing Brooks shoes yet, then go buy some now! And, to get your ketone fix, go to https://ketone.com/pages/nobody-asked-us for 30% off on your subscription order. This episode was recorded live at the Brooks Hyperion …

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Living Beyond the Court with Lexie Brown 38:27

8d ago38:27

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WNBA standout Lexie Brown sits down with Sarah to talk about being a pro hooper when your biggest opponent isn’t on the other team–it’s your own body. After being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease mid-career, Lexie took on a new set of challenges: learning how to listen to her body, advocate for herself in a physically demanding career, and speak open…

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3.30. Freshy Fresh from Tokyo: Men's Steeple, Women's 1500m, and the Hocker DQ 36:31

8d ago36:31

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Again, we have to give a special thanks to Brooks Running, our presenting sponsor, and to Ketone-IQ for their support of these Tokyo podcasts. If you aren't wearing Brooks shoes yet, then go get some now! And, to get your ketone fix, go to https://ketone.com/pages/nobody-asked-us for 30% off on your subscription order. In this "quick" one, Des and …

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Lesbians and Girl Dads with Marisa Ingemi 32:49

9d ago32:49

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San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Marisa Ingemi joins Sarah to talk about covering the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season, how the team’s games have become a gathering place for queer folks in the Bay Area, and the keys to the Valks getting a win in Game 2 of their opening round playoff series with the Minnesota Lynx. Plus, Vegas rolls on,…

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3.29. Freshy Fresh from Tokyo: Your Women's Marathon Team 54:54

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First of all, we have to give a special thanks to Brooks Running, our presenting sponsor, and to Ketone-IQ for their support of these Tokyo podcasts. If you aren't wearing Brooks shoes yet, then what are you waiting for?! And, to get your ketone fix, go to https://ketone.com/pages/nobody-asked-us for 30% off on your subscription order. Also, it sho…

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The Circle of Life (in the WNBA Playoffs) 25:38

10d ago25:38

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Sarah is back from vacation just in time for the start of the WNBA Playoffs! She sprints through the biggest stories from the last two weeks, gives kudos to ballers past and present, and breaks down the first round WNBA match-ups, African safari-style. Plus, Angel vs. the Sky, Unrivaled expands, and we cry over unspilt milk. The WNBA Playoffs sched…

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3.28. Freshy Fresh from Tokyo: 10,000m and Marathon Recaps 47:04

9d ago47:04

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First of all, we have to give a special thanks to Brooks Running, our presenting sponsor, and to Ketone-IQ for their support of these Tokyo podcasts. If you aren't wearing Brooks shoes yet, then what are you waiting for?! And, to get your ketone fix, go to https://ketone.com/pages/nobody-asked-us for 30% off on your subscription order. Now, check o…

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3.27. Day One in Tokyo! 46:15

11d ago46:15

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Des and Kara are in Tokyo! This episode was recorded live at the Brooks Hyperion House in Tokyo to preview the men's and women's marathons and 10K races coming up in the next few days. Special thanks to Brooks Running and Ketone-IQ for sponsoring these episodes in Tokyo. We will have at least 6 episodes coming over the next week to cover everything…

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Living Beyond the News Desk with Robin Roberts 54:53

14d ago54:53

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3.26. The Tokyo Prep Episode 54:28

15d ago54:28

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The most important thing to know today is that the Tokyo World Champs are incoming this weekend, and Des and Kara will be there covering it all. We will have LIVE podcasts from the Brooks House on our YouTube channel at 8 pm EST on Sept 12 (Friday), Sept 15 (Monday), and Sept 17 (Wednesday). Mark your calendars! Plus, we will be posting other episo…

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Do What Makes You Light Up with Risa Isard 33:58

17d ago33:58

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Risa Isard, the Director of Research & Insights at Parity, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest takeaways from two new reports on women’s sports, including why women’s sports fans are so valuable. Plus, the history of racism in WNBA media coverage and proof that fans who watch alone aren't alone. Parity's research (including both reports Risa discuss…

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Losing Our Gourds with Renata Fast 31:22

22d ago31:22

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PWHL and Hockey Canada star Renata Fast joins Sarah to discuss offseason life, the burgeoning rivalry between her Toronto Sceptres and the Minnesota Frost, and how she’s planning to balance her time and energy heading into the Olympic year. Plus, a "Good, Gooder, Goodest" featuring Canadian goodness. Follow Renata on Instagram here Leave us a voice…

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3.25. The "Short" Episode 1:10:03

22d ago1:10:03

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"What are we even going to talk about? We just did an episode last week..." - Des and Kara before they blink and produce 70 minutes of glorious podcast content. As such, this "short" episode turned long in all of the best ways. It starts with a laugh-inducing intro with life updates from Des and Kara and ultra training updates from Des. Then, they …

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¡Piensa En Oro! with Diana Flores 22:35

24d ago22:35

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Diana Flores, quarterback and captain of the Mexican national flag football team, joins Sarah to talk about how she got her start in flag football, starring in a Super Bowl ad and being the face of the sport, the days when she wasn't even allowed to step on the field, and why flag football still isn’t a professional sport. Watch a highlight of Mexi…

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Trees Who Can Hit Threes with Jordan Robinson 44:28

27d ago44:28

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Women’s basketball writer and podcast host Jordan Robinson joins Sarah to preview the final two weeks of the WNBA regular season and dole out a team-by-team scouting report. What is Minnesota’s biggest weakness? Is this version of the Aces the real thing? And which lower seeds most deserve to make the postseason? Plus, the US Open gets heated, a so…

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Side Quests with Anna Hall 39:20

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Four-time U.S. heptathlon champion Anna Hall joins Sarah to talk how she got into the sport, finding the fun again after a tough 2024 season, her goals for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, how her pup Cross has become an integral member of her life, and their collaboration with pet food company Nulo on its "Fuel Incredible" campaign. Plus…

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Liberation At The Local Level with Cillian Mullen & Hudson Taylor 44:53

29d ago44:53

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Athlete Ally founder Hudson Taylor and University of Washington rower Cillian Mullen join Sarah to discuss what life is like right now for trans college athletes, the current policy landscape and best practices for allies of the LGBTQ community. Follow Athlete Ally on Instagram here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame…

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3.24. The Long and Straight (Talk) Episode 1:25:21

29d ago1:25:21

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Des and Kara are not capable of recording short episodes so this one is long with plenty of straight talk about running drama and the upcoming Chicago + NYC marathon fields. No one wants their episodes short (and curly) after all... This one starts with life updates that quickly devolves into hilarious, hotel horror stories. You will be laughing al…

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Getting Semantical with Big Citrus 29:14

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The gang’s all here! Big Citrus gathers to discuss the WNBA MVP race, including how voting works, whether “valuable” is the same as “best,” and how statistics, availability and vibes all play a role in which stars are considered MVP-caliber. Plus, a Canadian golfer wins on home soil, two former foes become forever friends, and how did we forget the…

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Sled, Sledge or Para Ice Hockey? with Michelle Laflamme 34:13

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Michelle Laflamme, the International Paralympic Committee’s Senior Manager for World Para Ice Hockey, joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural Women's World Championship (starting this week!), unpack why the “open gender” label hasn’t helped with the development of women’s players, and examine some of the challenges the sport has faced in its history. …

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Bond Girl: Live from the US Open with Pam Shriver 42:39

1M ago42:39

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Live from the US Open Fan Fest, tennis great and longtime broadcaster Pam Shriver sits down with Sarah to discuss her favorites heading into the US Open women's singles draw, the success of the new-look mixed doubles format at the Open, and why it's important to store your trophies in multiple cars. Plus, being a Bond Girl, shipping Emma Raducanu a…

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Basically Amphibious with Katie Ledecky 44:36

1M ago44:36

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Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in history, joins Sarah to talk about her success at the recent Swimming World Championships, what she thinks about while swimming long distances, the myth she busted, and her genuine love for training. Plus, saving and scoring, winning chips’ and taking trips, and a game fit for a queen. Find update…

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Tightheads and Looseheads with Alivia Leatherman & Catie Benson 28:41

1M ago28:41

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Ahead of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup, U.S. players Alivia Leatherman and Catie Benson join Sarah to discuss living across the pond to play the sport they love, the differences between rugby 15s and rugby 7s, Ilona Maher’s insane impact on coverage of the sport, and the things they wish folks knew about the game. Plus, one woman's kick-push…

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3.23. The Gossip Episode 1:06:27

1M ago1:06:27

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Gossip? Facts? Real news? This episode has a little bit of all 3 in a back-and-forth dynamic that will leave you laughing and loving it. Des and Kara start with an update on their girls trip to Cincinnati to visit their friend @runningcb. There was baseball and tennis and so much walking involved that Kara is still sore today. There were also shena…

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The Crotch Machine with Paige Jones 44:31

1M ago44:31

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Paige Jones, member of the U.S. National Ski Jumping Team, joins Sarah to share a concerning experience she had during inspections before a recent competition. Jones explains why a scandal involving altered ski jumping suits has resulted in more intense examinations, details just what the heck a crotch machine is, and asks her sport’s governing bod…

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Publish Your Pay Bands with Gwen Young 40:45

1M ago40:45

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Gwen Young, attorney and CEO of the Women Business Collaborative, joins Sarah to share how she became passionate about humanitarian aid relief and social justice, discuss the need for pay disparity headlines around the DC Open tennis tournament, and highlight proven ways to move the needle on sports league contract negotiations. Plus, birthday dema…

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Just Sit On It with Big Citrus 28:35

1M ago28:35

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Big Citrus dives deep into the Good Game inbox to answer your questions, address your feedback and share your suggestions. Are WNBA teams missing a moment to capitalize? What’s the worst job in women’s sports? What’s lost in sports when gambling gets into the game? Plus, Cooper’s grooming appointment needs rescheduling! The Cincinnati Open schedule…

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High Speed Revolving Door with Wayne Coffey 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Best-selling author and journalist Wayne Coffey joins Sarah to preview the start of college soccer season, discuss who he thinks might compete with reigning champion North Carolina for the title, how the college footy landscape has changed in recent years, and why it’s much easier to be an Olympic reporter than an Olympic father (USWNT standout Sam…

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Don’t Panic with Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale 44:20

1M ago44:20

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Should we tailor training based on menstrual cycles? Are ACL tears more common during an athlete’s period? Dr. Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology, and Head of the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport, joins Sarah to discuss the biggest misconceptions about female physiology in sport science and coachin…

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3.22. The US Champs Recap Episode 1:35:38

1M ago1:35:38

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We know you want US Champs reactions, but this episode starts with the real post-mortem you've been waiting for... the redux on the Hot Ones challenge where Kara and Des go full TMI on you. They tell you all about the spicy aftermath of last week's episode, and Des shares that she has been going back for more. Then after quick life updates, they ge…

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More Fun Than A Cardboard Cutout with Niamh Charles 35:55

1M ago35:55

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England national team and Chelsea left back Niamh Charles joins Sarah to talk burying her penalty kick en route to the Lionesses’ European championship trophy and the epic celebrations that followed. She also gives a pro’s breakdown of the club and country landscape across the pond, raves about Chelsea teammate Naomi Girma and explains why her fami…

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The Most Normal Goalkeeper with Aubrey Kingsbury 38:43

1M ago38:43

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Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury joins Sarah to discuss the NWSL forwards who strike the most fear in her heart, her goals for the second half of the season, and growing up a twin. Plus, hoops and footy records fall, one PWHL player breaks the salary record, and – per the Valkyries – birds ARE real. Follow Aubrey on Instagram here The …

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A Multitude of Factors feat. Big Citrus 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Big Citrus unites to discuss the sudden firing of North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas, and how the WNBA's Dildo-Gate went from feeling like a harmless joke to something more. Plus, FIFA and the LPGA crown new World No. 1s, the Winter Olympics are creepin’ up on us, and the 'Stics stay busy at the trade deadline. The latest FIFA rankings ca…

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Singing Céline with Rose Lavelle 33:17

2M ago33:17

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USWNT and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle joins Sarah to discuss her return to play after ankle surgery, how being sidelined helped her become a better teammate, her iconic pupper Wilma Jean Wrinkles, and the hilarious reason she celebrates September 20th every year. Follow Rose on Instagram here Listen to our conversation with Olympic gymnast-tu…

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Karaoke Is Not My Jam with Ally Sentnor 53:46

2M ago53:46

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NWSL star and USWNT up-and-comer Ally Sentnor joins Sarah not once – but twice! – to discuss her big trade from the Utah Royals to the Kansas City Current, playing for Emma Hayes, dropping out of college soccer (but not college), and what it’s like to share a hometown with the famed Mewis sisters. Plus, the volleyball landscape becomes slightly les…

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3.21. Des & Kara Meet the Hot Ones Challenge 1:15:58

2M ago1:15:58

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We are mixing it up with this episode, and let's just say that things get a little bit spicy! If you haven't subscribed to our YouTube channel yet, then now is the time b/c you will want to watch this one there for sure. In this episode, I (editor Chris) join as host to take Des and Kara through the Hot Ones challenge, using the hot sauce line-up f…

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My Job Was To Be Upside Down with Laurie Hernandez 42:43

2M ago42:43

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Olympic gold medalist turned gymnastics analyst Laurie Hernandez joins Sarah to talk about gaining confidence behind the mic, what it’s like watching the sport she once dominated, and who she’s most excited to see at this week’s U.S. Gymnastics Championships. (This interview properly salutes and then sticks the landing—if we do say so ourselves!) P…

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The WNBA Science Fair with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence 53:03

2M ago53:03

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WNBA reporters and podcast hosts Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence join Sarah to discuss what it’s really like to cover women’s sports for independent sites, their Brooklyn bromance, and dealing with fake news in the WNBA media landscape. Plus, the potential challenges of moving the object at the center of the solar system, the NWSL’s blockbuster return…

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'What’s a Hot Brown?’ with Emma Sears and Savannah DeMelo 31:27

2M ago31:27

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Racing Louisville teammates Emma Sears and Savannah DeMelo join Sarah to discuss their team’s recent trip to Brazil, their goals for the second half of the NWSL season, their experiences playing for the USWNT, and a Louisville favorite that’s somehow flown under their radar. Plus, a WNBA Finals rematch (and preview?!), we remind ourselves how to wa…

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Fun At Parties with Kara Goucher 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Two-time Olympian, author, and analyst Kara Goucher joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s U.S. Track & Field Championships, share her reaction to the news that marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich tested positive for a banned substance, and talk about the bravery required to write her book and call out cheating and abuse in her sport. Plus…

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Transfer Season with Jeff Kassouf 36:01

2M ago36:01

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ESPN soccer reporter Jeff Kassouf joins Sarah to discuss Mia Fishel’s big-money move to the Seattle Reign, his thoughts on the rollout of expansion team Denver Summit FC, the top storylines he’s keeping an eye on in the second half of the NWSL season and the biggest challenges facing the league in the next five years. Plus, what’s with the quiet st…

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3.20. US Champs Preview Show 2025 1:18:39

2M ago1:18:39

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Surprise! Des and Kara are bringing you a 3rd episode in as many weeks because they have to talk about the news of this week - US Champs incoming! This is your comprehensive preview show of every event from 800m and up. They give you all of the favorites AND the athletes to watch who might just sneak onto a podium. Trips to the Tokyo World Champs a…

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It’s Business with Gabby Williams 25:55

2M ago25:55

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Seattle Storm forward and French national team star Gabby Williams joins Sarah to talk about overcoming early struggles in the WNBA, her priorities for the ongoing CBA negotiations, how her tattoos connect her to family, and the W’s efforts to cement itself as the globally preferred league. Plus, Summer McIntosh continues to dominate in the pool, N…