Good Game with Sarah Spain

Matcha Mommy with Kiki Iriafen

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen joins Sarah to discuss how her team’s young roster makes the pros feel like they’re back in college, her late start getting into the sport of basketball, why she only has one mandatory item on her pre-game to-do list, and what it took for people to finally start pronouncing her name correctly. Plus, racing double, lacrosse on the lake, and getting coached up to “outwit, outplay, and outlast.”  * The WNBA schedule is here [https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&month=all] * The NCAA Softball Super Regionals schedule is here [https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/48734760/college-softball-2026-wcws-ncaa-tournament-watch-schedule-scores] * The NCAA Lacrosse tournament schedule is here [https://www.ncaa.com/news/lacrosse-women/article/2026-05-14/2026-di-womens-lacrosse-championship-bracket-schedule-scores] * Read the Chicago Tribune article on Natasha Cloud here [https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/20/chicago-sky-natasha-cloud/] * https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/20/chicago-sky-natasha-cloud/Read the Chicago Magazine story about Northwestern lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller here [https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/april-2026/the-reinvention-of-kelly-amonte-hiller/]   * Read Rachel Axon’s story on apps and websites failing to include women’s sports data here [https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/05/18/boxed-out-media-apps-lack-data-on-emerging-womens-sports-leaving-gaps-for-leagues-fans-to-fill/] * You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports [https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports] on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf] * Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] Instagram: @AzziArtwork [https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en]  * Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bun Weather with Julia Grosso and Jordyn Huitema

Chicago Stars and Team Canada players Jordyn Huitema and Julia Grosso join Sarah to talk about reuniting in the Windy City, being teammates AND best friends, playing through a tough stretch, Jordyn’s new venture off the pitch, and the one question that caused them both to say “I plead the fifth.” Plus, a new venue for a star, a new sport on campus, and how do you say “more money please” in French? Plus d’argent, s’il vous plait, je pense?  * See how to watch the Minnesota Aurora FC games here [https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-aurora-fc-free-home-games-return-fox-9-2026] * Check out JordySkin here [https://www.jordyskin.com/password] * Read The Athletic’s reporting on the Dallas Whale Wall here [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/us/dallas-world-cup-wyland-whale-mural-painted-over.html] * See a picture of the Whale Wall before it was painted over here [https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/wyland-issues-cease-and-desist-after-dallas-whale-mural-painted-over-for-fifa-promotion/4026117/] * You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports [https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports] on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf] * Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] Instagram: @AzziArtwork [https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en]  * Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It’s A ‘Win Now’ League with Cheryl Pounder

Olympic champion turned analyst Cheryl Pounder joins Sarah to discuss the Montréal Victoire and the Ottawa Charge’s battle for the Walter Cup, why it’s important to always keep your head up even when just watching games, and whether she thinks the women’s hockey pipeline is strong enough to sustain four new PWHL expansion teams. Plus, as close to overtime as it gets, knees are dumb, and something about it felt like home somehow. * Take a look at Cheryl Pounder’s impersonator here [https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2056515517234512368]  * You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports [https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports] on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf] * Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] Instagram: @AzziArtwork [https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en]  * Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Don’t Use Trolls As A Cop-Out with Zoe Tzanis

PhD candidate Zoe Tzanis joins Sarah to discuss their recent research on ESPN’s coverage of racial tension during the 2024 WNBA playoffs, why it’s important for traditional media to consider the impact of platforming social media content, and why trolls aren’t the ones creating public narratives. Plus, 40-and-counting, a super sweet 16, and stopping the skid.  * The updated NCAA softball bracket and schedule is here [https://www.ncaa.com/news/softball/article/2026-05-18/2026-ncaa-softball-tournament-bracket-schedule-womens-college-world-series-scores] * Read Zoe Tzanis’ research article on misogynoir in ESPN’s 2024 WNBA Playoffs coverage here [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15274764261436364] * Read Frankie de la Cretaz’s story for Xtra here [https://xtramagazine.com/power/politics/sports-media-wnba-pwhl-281924], and their full interview with Zoe here [https://www.thefrankiedlc.news/p/a-new-study-analyzes-the-misogynoir-of-espn-s-wnba-coverage] * Watch commencement speakers getting booed for talking AI here [https://bsky.app/profile/404media.co/post/3mm2ivguvq22x] and here [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/style/ucf-commencement-ai-booed-gloria-caulfield.html?unlocked_article_code=1.jFA.TcF3.4uDX__bwcIk6&smid=nytcore-ios-share]  * Read Stanford student Theo Baker’s opinion piece for the NY Times about how AI impacted his college class here [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/opinion/chatgpt-ai-college-school-graduation.html]  * You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports [https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports] on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf] * Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] Instagram: @AzziArtwork [https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en]  * Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

40 Is The New 30 with DeWanna Bonner

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner joins Sarah to discuss the WNBA’s free agent frenzy and her decision to stay in Phoenix, the ways the W has changed across her 17 seasons in the league, chasing a championship with her fiancée Alyssa Thomas, and being part of one of our favorite “only in the WNBA” moments. Plus, victory is in sight for the Victoire, 15-apostrophe-18, and 1-in-641.  * Watch highlights from Montreal’s game one win here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QFDZsfVrOY] and game two win here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLdUbwriVJg] * Watch the highlights from Texas Tech’s incredible comeback over Ole Miss here [https://www.ncaa.com/video/softball/2026-05-16/insane-full-finish-texas-techs-comeback-win-over-ole-miss-softball-regionals] * Listen to Azzi Fudd’s conversation with Steph Curry here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stephen-curry-reveals-the-real-reason-he-chose-azzi/id1827167720?i=1000767910369] * Follow DeWanna Bonner on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/dewannabonner/] * Check out NOT Abby Wambach here [https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVDbodGAbG/?img_index=1] * You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports [https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports] on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf] * Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] Instagram: @AzziArtwork [https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en]  * Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.