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On the Season 2 debut of Lost Cultures: Living Legacies , we travel to Bermuda, an Atlantic island whose history spans centuries and continents. Once uninhabited, Bermuda became a vital stop in transatlantic trade, a maritime stronghold, and a cultural crossroads shaped by African, European, Caribbean, and Native American influences. Guests Dr. Kristy Warren and Dr. Edward Harris trace its transformation from an uninhabited island to a strategic outpost shaped by shipwrecks, colonization, the transatlantic slave trade, and the rise and fall of empires. Plus, former Director of Tourism Gary Phillips shares the story of the Gombey tradition, a vibrant performance art rooted in resistance, migration, and cultural fusion. Together, they reveal how Bermuda’s layered past continues to shape its people, culture, and identity today. You can also find us online at ⁠travelandleisure.com/lostcultures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Alyssa Naeher, recent USWNT retiree and still the goalkeeper for the NWSL’s Chicago Stars, joins Sarah to talk about the origin of her nickname “Uncle Naeher,” succeeding Briana Scurry and Hope Solo on the national team, and how she knew it was time to retire from international competition. Plus, an NWSL season preview, a little recap of Sarah’s trip to South By Southwest, and a new celebrity BFF.

Find venue info, ticket packages, and the schedule for the AU Softball League’s inaugural season here
Grab discounted tickets for the Chicago Stars NWSL home opener vs. the Houston Dash here
The 2025 NWSL season schedule is here
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Big Midwest Dad Energy with Alyssa Naeher

Good Game with Sarah Spain

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Find venue info, ticket packages, and the schedule for the AU Softball League’s inaugural season here
Grab discounted tickets for the Chicago Stars NWSL home opener vs. the Houston Dash here
The 2025 NWSL season schedule is here
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist
Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Good Game with Sarah Spain

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The Real Tea with Annie Costabile 57:28

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Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports joins Sarah to talk WNBA, Napheesa Collier’s MVP campaign, making the move from the Chicago Sun-Times to her new gig, and a little softball, including NiJaree Canady’s impact on Texas Tech softball and the way her 7-figure NIL contracts could affect salaries at the professional level. Plus, PWHL Seattle and PWHL Vancouver have rounded out their rosters, Allie Quigley says an accidental Irish goodbye, and another edition of Gimme a Minute with Big Citrus that’s all about snap judgments. The full PWHL expansion draft results are here Vote for the players you want to see in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game here Read Philip Bump's column on youth sports here Watch Kendall Fletcher tell the US Women TST team about her IVF baby here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Living Beyond Soccer with Ashlyn Harris 48:16

1 day ago48:16

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In the first episode of our special six-part series "Life Beyond: Living Beyond Labels," World Cup champion and activist Ashlyn Harris joins Sarah to talk about finding identity and strength beyond the goalie box. Now retired from pro soccer, Ashlyn reflects on motherhood, advocacy, mental health, facing criticism and the work required to heal from the pressure of constant performance. Check out Ashlyn’s podcast “Wide Open” here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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My Gender is Coach with Coach Jackie and Shannon O’Neill 44:23

3 days ago44:23

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Social media influencer Coach Jackie J and multi-hyphenate entertainer and improv teacher Shannon O’Neill join Sarah to talk about creating content, the intersections between women in comedy and women in sports, and how Jackie came up with her famous social media series “Are you gay or do you just coach women’s basketball?” Plus, an awesome new initiative from the WNBA, the Nutmeg Queen returns to Gotham City, and a high schooler’s athleticism puts us all to shame. Follow Coach Jackie on TikTok here Follow Shannon O’Neill on Instagram here Order Sarah’s book here Watch hurdler's Brooklyn Anderson winning somersault here Tell the WNBA about a park that needs a WNBA 3-point line and learn about the league’s Line ‘Em Up initiative here The AUSL website is here , and the league’s schedule is here Get your Good Game merch here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Stop Looking At Me, Swan! with Big Citrus 39:24

4 days ago39:24

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A Big Citrus meeting is called to order to talk about the Texas Longhorns' first softball national championship, the Boston Legacy’s newly unveiled logo, and Coco Gauff’s French Open win. Plus, saloon doors and invisible guns--Sarah shares her favorite moments from AUSL’s big opening day. The PWHL expansion draft is tonight at 8:30pm ET! You can watch it here and keep tabs on the round-by-round progress here Check out the slow-mo video of Coco Gauff winning the French Open here And watch Coco’s celebration with the ball kids here Read a fascinating story about Cyril, the mascot of Swansea FC, here Check out Angel Reese’s new PE shoes here And take a look at Satou Sabally’s shoes here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Truly Professional Softball with Jennie Finch 46:53

7 days ago46:53

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National Softball Hall of Famer and Athletes Unlimited Softball League advisor Jennie Finch joins Sarah to discuss the inaugural AUSL season starting on Saturday, the beauty of softball stakeholders all working toward the same goal, and Major League Baseball’s groundbreaking investment in the AUSL. Plus, the PWHL is moving and shaking, the Seattle Storm is under the microscope again, and a special treat for all you puzzle lovers. Follow AUSL on Instagram here Listen to the Puzzler podcast here Watch Mulligan the dog on SNL here The NWSL schedule can be found here The AUSL schedule is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Footy Daddy with Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin 48:37

8 days ago48:37

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Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin, co-hosts of The Athletic podcast "Full Time with Meg Linehan," join Sarah for a mid-season NWSL check-in. They discuss the current standings, Gotham FC’s CONCACAF W Champions Cup win, the Alex Cooper-led Unwell FC league supporters group, and commissioner Jessica Berman’s vision for league expansion. Plus, the Women's College World Series heats up, PWHL teams protect players ahead of the expansion draft, and a Hoops and Gay Shit hard launch fit for Pride month. Listen to Wednesday’s Jocks in Jills episode here See the full French Open schedule here Listen to Wednesday’s episode of Full Time here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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‘A Little Bit Of A Freak’ with Izzy Rodriguez, Plus Jenny Nguyen 38:13

9 days ago38:13

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Kansas City Current defender Izzy Rodriguez joins Sarah to discuss the Current’s success this NWSL season, what it’s like training against Temwa Chawinga, and keeping her cool when celebrity fans show up at games. Plus, the Sports Bra’s Jenny Nguyen returns to break some news about the first four Sports Bra franchises. Follow Izzy on Instagram here Follow the Sports Bra on Instagram here Watch members of the Chicago Stars make ya feel old here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Runs In The Family with Deland McCullough 31:25

10 days ago31:25

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This is a very special episode, slices. Sarah is joined by Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough, the co-author and subject of her new book, Runs in the Family: An Incredible True Story of Football, Fatherhood, and Belonging. They discuss the writing process, the sometimes uncomfortable act of excavating your past, reactions from Deland’s friends and family, his emotions ahead of launch day, and the serendipitous circumstances of his new job with the Raiders. Order your copy of Runs in the Family here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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An Irish Goodbye with Mel Reid 47:56

11 days ago47:56

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Former LPGA pro turned analyst and podcast host Mel Reid joins Sarah to talk about her Irish goodbye to pro golf, how her young son helped her let go of the game, coming out because a company pissed her off, and her hopes for an LPGA evolution. Plus, a controversial call in the Women's College World Series, French Open fairness discourse heats up, and the Scripps Spelling Bee winner also wins a lil' piece of our hearts. Pre-order Sarah’s book here Watch Makayla Garcia steal home here Read about the review that upheld Megan Grant’s homer for UCLA here The French Open schedule is here Watch current college softball players react to the first ever NCAA championship softball game here Read about Asterisk Talley here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Crash-Out Chronicles with Marina Mabrey 39:10

14 days ago39:10

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Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey joins Sarah to discuss finding her focus and purpose in Connecticut after being denied a trade, developing a reputation as a Grade A trash-talker, the WNBA’s top dawgs, the life lessons she’s helping impart to younger teammates, and the state of her spice cabinet. Plus, the USWNT gets friendly during the NWSL break, the WNBA rolls on, and a What The Fact that illuminates a recent attendance record. Follow Marina on Instagram here Pre-order Sarah’s book here The WNBA schedule is here The U.S. Open schedule and tune-in info can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Greatest Show on Dirt with Jessica Mendoza 40:43

15 days ago40:43

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ESPN softball analyst and two-time Olympic medalist Jessica Mendoza joins Sarah to talk through the stars she’s got her eyes on in this year’s Women's College World Series, squads she thinks could upset perennial powerhouse Oklahoma, how the pace and passion of softball differs from baseball, and her LA 2028 hot take. She also helps us tease a one-of-a-kind partnership that will change the softball landscape. Plus, the French Open gets called out for prioritizing the men’s tournament, Big Citrus debuts a new segment, and we revisit middle school spelling trauma. Follow Jessica on Instagram here The College World Series schedule can be found here Got ideas for what we should call our new segment? Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Stacking Birdies with Mariah Stackhouse 37:32

16 days ago37:32

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LPGA player Mariah Stackhouse joins Sarah ahead of this weekend’s U.S. Open to discuss growing up as a golf prodigy, the high cost of being on tour, the injury keeping her out of competition right now and her dream women’s sports collabs. Plus, the Minnesota dynasty has begun, Caitlin Clark is sidelined for the first time in a long time, and college lacrosse hands out a trophy in front of a record audience. Follow Mariah on Instagram here The NCAA softball bracket can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Too Much of a Flex with April Ross 25:58

17 days ago25:58

25:58

Beach volleyball legend and three-time Olympic medalist April Ross joins Sarah to discuss her decision to retire at the end of last season, the success of NCAA beach volleyball, and her new role with USA Volleyball ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics. Plus, a R-E-M-I-N-D-E-R that anything can be sports. Follow April on Instagram here Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee! The broadcast schedule is here Do you remember the word that was your downfall in the spelling bee? Tell us! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Re-Air: Big Midwest Dad Energy with Alyssa Naeher 33:06

18 days ago33:06

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Long weekend = no NTK today! Instead, we’re giving you a re-air of Sarah’s conversation with Chicago Stars goalkeeper and former USWNT player Alyssa Naeher. She and Sarah talk about the origin of “Uncle Naeher,” succeeding Briana Scurry and Hope Solo on the national team, and how she knew it was time to retire from international competition. Grab tickets to the USWNT’s friendlies against China and Jamaica here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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It's A Bloodbath Out There with Hilary Knight 47:31

21 days ago47:31