Whatâs up, Party People! Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King welcome you to the womenâs sports party. Whether youâve been here all along or are looking to get in the game, you're invited. Twice a week, soccer legends and forever teammates Abby and Julie will be hanging with the change-makers and shot-takers in womenâs sports while giving their perspectives on big issues and hot topics. Plus, there will be regular appearances by the LEGEND of legends Billie Jean King.
This show is on a mission to build a community that celebrates and elevates womenâs sports. So bring it in, Party People, because Welcome to the Party is for YOU and the first Party Rule is: have a sh*t ton of fun.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
Flavor Flav is in the house! The legendary Public Enemy co-founder and self-proclaimed âworldâs greatest hype manâ joins Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy to share how being a girl dad inspired his passionate support of womenâs sports and why heâs calling on more celebrities and brands to step up.
Flav takes us inside his sponsorship of Team USA womenâs water polo and bobsled and skeleton, reveals the Olympic sport he hopes to compete in himself and previews SHE Weekend, his massive Las Vegas celebration bringing together nearly 200 Olympic, Paralympic, professional and collegiate women athletes.
Plus, Olympic water polo legend Maggie Steffens and Elana Meyers Taylor surprise Flav to thank him for the genuine love, investment and energy he continues to bring to women athletes everywhere. Yeah, boy!
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A World Cup Starter Pack for People Who Don't Understand Soccer
The World Cup party continues with a very special crossover.
Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach are joined by Glennon Doyle and Amanda Doyle from We Can Do Hard Things for the ultimate World Cup starter pack. From offsides and yellow cards to why the World Cup feels like one giant global sleepover, Julie and Abby break down the beautiful game for anyone who is watching, pretending to understand, or fully emotionally invested.
Plus, Abby and Julie react to the USMNTâs heartbreaking exit, talk through the grief of a tough World Cup loss, and explain why cheering for the menâs team also supports the womenâs team thanks to U.S. Soccerâs equal pay agreement. Itâs soccer, feelings, whiteboards, accountability, and just enough chaos to make this a true party.
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Abby has officially lost her voice but luckily, Glennon Doyle is here to sub in, translate, and somehow survive being pulled off the bench at Taylor and Travisâs wedding. Julie, Abby, and Glennon kick things off with a hilarious recap of Abbyâs weekend of screaming, soccer, wedding small talk, and one very stressful pocket watch.
Then, the crew dives into the World Cup red card controversy that has everyone talking unpacking what happens when politics, power, FIFA, and fairness collide on the biggest stage in sports. Plus, they celebrate record-breaking rower Kelsey Fiedler, react to the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters, check in on Billie Jean King at Wimbledon, and break down the latest tennis headlines from Venus, Serena, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys, and more.
And because this is Welcome to the Party, the episode wraps with a psychic cat, a Balogun chant, and one very important reminder: when women in sports win, we all have a reason to party.
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E.R. Fightmaster & Katie Kershaw Take Over Welcome To The Party
This week, Welcome to the Party gets a full Pride Month takeover as Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy are joined by Jockularâs E.R. Fightmaster and Katie Kershaw for a hilarious, heartfelt crossover episode about queering up the World Cup, the undeniable LGBTQ+ roots of womenâs sports, and why the gayest team always wins.
From rewriting FIFA rules with short shorts, âAre We Sure, Babe?â VAR reviews, and Brandi Carlile opening ceremonies, to honoring the queer athletes and fans who helped build womenâs sports culture from the margins, this episode is equal parts chaos, comedy, and celebration. Plus, the group debates the gayest USWNT era, the 1999 sports-bra moment, WNBA Pride energy, Abbyâs LA Sparks doppelgĂ€nger, Jockularâs Queer Madness bracket, and Julieâs official induction as âthe gayest non-gay personâ they know.
Itâs Pride, itâs soccer, itâs womenâs sports, and yes, itâs absolutely for the gays.
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Serena & Venus Are Back at Wimbledon?! Billie Jean King Spills the Tea
Wimbledon is here, and the Party People are going across the pond for a very proper tea party with Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss. Abby and Julie kick things off with World Cup fever, breaking down the USMNTâs knockout-round path, Cape Verdeâs historic run, Gotham FCâs Challenge Cup win, and the latest NWSL shakeups.
Then itâs all things Wimbledon: Billieâs 65th straight trip to the tournament, the traditions that make it unlike any other Grand Slam, Ilanaâs own Wimbledon history, and the stories only these two legends can tell. Plus, Serena and Venus Williams are back, and Billie and Ilana weigh in on what it really takes to return to the sportâs biggest stage in your 40s.
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Julie Foudy & Abby Wambach Answer Your Crazy Sports Questions
In this Party People Q&A episode, Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King hand the mic over to the listeners and tackle the questions everyone actually wants answered. From the very real challenge of returning to sports in midlife, when your brain remembers one body and your knees remember another, to the eternal mystery of soccerâs offside rule, the trio brings their signature mix of wisdom, honesty, and chaos.
Billie shares why strength, patience, and listening to your body matter more than trying to jump back in at full speed, Abby talks about learning new sports and taking ownership of your own growth, and Julie makes a passionate case for why offside keeps soccer beautiful, strategic, and just confusing enough to keep parents yelling from the sidelines. They also get into youth coaching, how kids can build confidence and skill outside of formal training, what makes a womenâs sports league worth investing in, and the story behind the Welcome to the Party theme song. Plus: Billieâs iconic red glasses, Julieâs fancy hats, and a reminder that this party belongs to the Party People.
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Why 90% of New College Sports Revenue is Planned for Male Athletes
On the 54th anniversary of Title IX, Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King look ahead at the future of womenâs sports in a rapidly changing college athletics landscape. Joined by Womenâs Sports Foundation President Swin Cash and CEO Danette Leighton, the hosts break down NIL, revenue sharing, the NCAA settlement, collectives, and the growing concern that womenâs sports and Olympic programs could be left behind as new money floods the system.
Together, they unpack why Title IX still matters as much today as it did in 1972, whatâs at stake for girls and women at every level of sport, and how intentional investment, transparency, and advocacy can protect the next generation of athletes and leaders.
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Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy are coming to you straight from the Welcome to the Party x Airbnb World Cup Watch Party, where the vibes were high, the USA chants were loud, and the party people showed up in full force.
After watching the U.S. menâs national team grab another huge World Cup win, Abby and Julie break down what this moment means for the team, why the energy around this tournament feels so special, and whether this group can make a deeper run than ever before.
Plus, Abby takes us behind the scenes of one of the most iconic goals in U.S. Soccer history: her legendary 2011 World Cup header against Brazil. From the extra-time chaos to the knee-slide blackout to Megan Rapinoeâs very aggressive celebration jump, Abby tells the full story like only she can.
Itâs World Cup joy, USA belief, Abby chaos, Julie wisdom, and a whole lot of âWhy not us?â
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Menâs World Cup fever has officially taken over the party. Abby and Julie break down the start of what feels like the biggest Menâs World Cup yet, from the USMNTâs electric opening win and the power of playing on home soil, to Messi making history, Marta still owning the record books, and the global fan chaos that makes this tournament so magical.
Plus, they catch up on the latest across womenâs sports: Serena and Venus reuniting at Wimbledon, Wimbledon increasing prize money, the WNBA expanding to a 50-game season, the Indiana Fever quieting the drama with wins, the Commissionerâs Cup heating up, USWNT-Brazil fallout, and major PWHL movement with Hilary Knight heading to Detroit.
Itâs Menâs World Cup obsession, womenâs sports headlines, and a reminder that sports might just be the great unifier we need right now.
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Charlotte North Opens Up About USA Women's Lacrosse
Womenâs lacrosse is having a major moment, and Charlotte North is one of the biggest reasons why.
This week on Welcome to the Party, Abby and Julie sit down with Charlotte North, two-time Tewaaraton Award winner, national champion, Team USA world champion, Boston Guard captain, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and one of the most electric players in the game. Charlotte breaks down why lacrosse is growing faster than ever, what the new Womenâs Lacrosse League means for the future of the sport, and why the 2028 Olympics could be a total game-changer for womenâs lacrosse.
Before Charlotte joins the party, Abby and Julie get into the World Cup fever taking over the country, the emotional power of sports to bring people together, Abbyâs new role as unofficial USMNT lucky charm, and a special lacrosse-themed Party Starter covering the Olympics, pro leagues, NCAA dynasties, and the Indigenous history of âthe creatorâs game.â
Plus: two-point goals, stick-drop celebrations, Whitney Houston vocals, and the very important question: when are Abby and Julie playing lacrosse?
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