Good Game with Sarah Spain – Details, episodes & analysis

Chicago Sky commentators and power couple Lisa Byington and Shimmy Miller join Sarah to discuss the roses and thorns of working with each other, what the Sky needs to do to entice players to stick around, and why everyone knowing where and how to watch women’s sports is important. Plus zit stickers, the best kind of sellouts, and the responses slices sent in following Sarah’s interview with Christine Brennan.

• Check out the list of ROY Caitlin Clark’s 2024 accomplishments here 

• Check out Allison Gale’s fantastic list of NWSL playoff implications here 

• Read the Washington Post’s coverage of SafeSport closing the investigation into Rory Dames here 

• Check out Kelsey Plum’s ex’s …. interesting music video here  

• We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist
• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USA Today columnist, best-selling author and longtime commentator Christine Brennan joins Sarah to discuss her reporting on Caitlin Clark, the intent behind it, and her responsibility as part of the WNBA media landscape. Plus, she discusses the Players Association statement directed at her, the questions she asked Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington after the Sun’s first playoff game against the Indiana Fever, her recent exchange with DeWanna Bonner, and more.

• We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando Pride defenders Emily Sams and Kylie Strom join Sarah to talk about what it’s like to be part of a brick wall. Plus, how do you pack a suitcase for the Olympics and what’s it like to go from worst to first? Sarah also makes her best guesses at how the WNBA regular season wrapped up – find out how close she was to reality! 

• Feeling like our WNBA playoff matchups were a little lacking? A more complete schedule is here

• The NWSL schedule is here

• Playa Society WNBA merch can be found here

• Round21 WNBA merch is available here

• And that WNBA Portland Nike tee that we mentioned is here 

• We love to hear from our slices! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of Sarah’s faves, Elle Duncan and Monica McNutt, join the show for a WNBA-centric Group Chat! They discuss why many early-season takes were so ill-informed, try to define Diana Taurasi’s legacy, and debate whether this is the year the Liberty finally win a championship. Plus, Portland’s getting a W team, and you’ve got some awesome DT memories.

• Follow Elle on X here

• Listen to/watch The Elle Duncan Show here

• Follow Monica on X here

• Check out all tonight’s WNBA games here

• Follow WNBA Portland and The Sports Bra

• What is your favorite Diana Taurasi memory? We wanna hear about it! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports broadcaster Cari Champion joins Sarah to discuss her new podcast series, “The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese,” why there are so few good faith conversations about the two standout rookies and how the WNBA will react to an increase in misogynoir. Plus, an update on Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal saga, prepping for a 15th WNBA team, and a reminder to do your civic duty.

• Register to vote here

• Already registered? Double check your voter registration status here 

• Check out pilot Syd Colson here

• Follow photographer Bri Lewerke here

• Fight us! Who are your picks for WNBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Sixth Player of the Year? 

• What is your favorite Diana Taurasi memory? We wanna hear about it! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Randy/Phil Landes of the golf site No Laying Up joins Sarah to explain why he has two names, talk shirtless celebrations and smokin’ heaters on the course, and share how the LPGA and its broadcast partners need to do a better job of building the women’s game. Plus, a couple of balls for A’ja Wilson, gathering flowers for Diana Taurasi and some statue news! 

• Follow Randy on X here

• Check out all of No Laying Up’s content here

• Watch the hilarious sketch about an all-women’s country club here

• What is your favorite Diana Taurasi memory? We wanna hear about it! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WNBA single-season records are falling left and right, so we put them in context with a much-needed “Yes, And.” Plus, Mish helps us wrap our heads around the Washington Mystics’ miraculous turnaround and Alex has been doing her best TLC impression (she creeps, yeaaah, she keeps it on the down low). 

• Check out Trinity Rodman’s night-night celly here

• View the WNBA schedule for the remainder of the regular season here

• Follow Rising Media Stars on IG here or on X here

• Are you a sneaky look-but-don’t-comment member of a Facebook, Reddit or other social media group? We wanna hear about it! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Sky reporter Annie Costabile joins Sarah to discuss Angel Reese’s impact on and off the court, how the W will respond to the fallout from Cathy Engelbert’s interview, the importance of media literacy, and how if you try to replicate, you’re already behind. Plus, no triskaidekaphobia over here, how ‘bout you? 

• Check out Flavor Flav’s custom bronze clock for Jordan Chiles here

• Read Annie Costabile’s coverage for the Chicago Sun-Times here 

• Read Callie Lawson-Freeman’s story on the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces response to Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit here

• The full WNBA schedule –  including tune-in info – is here! 

• The full NWSL schedule – including tune-in info – is here! 

• Send us your ridiculous sports rivalries! Shoot us an email at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Frankie de la Cretaz join Sarah to discuss their book, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League. They talk about making big editorial decisions together and the opportunity to give well-deserved attention to the women of the league. Plus, they give their takes on the Cathy Englebert non-answer saga and producer Misha weighs in, too. 

• Get Frankie and Lyndsey’s book here

• Subscribe to Frankie’s queer sports newsletter here

• Read Lyndsey’s work at Awful Announcing here

• Check out the HERRICANES film Frankie mentioned here

• How did your experience playing sports impact your life down the road? Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA season, whether she plans to share any 3x3 secrets with her Unrivaled opponents, and the backlash she faced from Aces fans after she filed a federal lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination. Plus, Cathy Engelbert misses the mark, two new entries into the Good Game Hall of Fame, and a milkshake brings Sarah and friends to the yard.

• Read ESPN’s anonymous survey of NWSL GMs here 

• Check out the video of Jill Scott’s live performance of “You Got Me” here

• The full WNBA schedule can be found here

• Check out the Women’s Sports Foundation’s latest research on the impact of playing sports on leadership here 

• How did your experience playing sports impact your life down the road? Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070

• Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.