Welcome to the Party

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 Jockular’s E.R. Fightmaster and Katie Kershaw for a hilarious, heartfelt crossover episode about queering up the World Cup, the undeniable LGBTQ+ roots of women’s sports, and why the gayest team always wins. From rewriting FIFA rules with short shorts, “Are We Sure, Babe?” VAR reviews, and Brandi Carlile opening ceremonies, to honoring the queer athletes and fans who helped build women’s 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, Abby’s LA Sparks doppelgänger, Jockular’s Queer Madness bracket, and Julie’s official induction as “the gayest non-gay person” they know. It’s Pride, it’s soccer, it’s women’s sports, and yes, it’s absolutely for the gays.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com [partypeoplequestions@gmail.com] Substack - https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com [https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com] Welcome to the Party Merch - https://welcometotheparty.voila.store [https://welcometotheparty.voila.store]    Keep the Party Going: Follow Jocular Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jockular/id1732760459 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jockular/id1732760459] See Jocular’s Queer Madness Bracket: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWwKcilEjTo/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWwKcilEjTo/?hl=en]   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC

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 USMNT’s knockout-round path, Cape Verde’s historic run, Gotham FC’s Challenge Cup win, and the latest NWSL shakeups. Then it’s all things Wimbledon: Billie’s 65th straight trip to the tournament, the traditions that make it unlike any other Grand Slam, Ilana’s 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 sport’s biggest stage in your 40s.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToThePartyShow] Instagram — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcometothepartyshow/?hl=en] TikTok — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometothepartyshow] Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com [partypeoplequestions@gmail.com] Substack - https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com [https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com] Welcome to the Party Merch - https://welcometotheparty.voila.store [https://welcometotheparty.voila.store]    Keep the Party Going: Learn more about Easter Seals: https://www.easterseals.com/ [https://www.easterseals.com/] Wimbledon Schedule: https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule [https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule] Foudy’s Football Store: https://foudys.com [https://foudys.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnIvs_4KplulilwyhtvFfEzz66VVg8ruoy5uAr2uVGCVoq6qt43FBlxDHzYQs_aem_kZH-7kjEVCoasLvL83imHg] and on social https://www.instagram.com/wearefoudys/ [https://www.instagram.com/wearefoudys/] USA Special Olympics: https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/ [https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/]   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC

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 soccer’s 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 women’s sports league worth investing in, and the story behind the Welcome to the Party theme song. Plus: Billie’s iconic red glasses, Julie’s fancy hats, and a reminder that this party belongs to the Party People.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com [partypeoplequestions@gmail.com] Welcome to the Party Merch - https://welcometotheparty.voila.store  [https://welcometotheparty.voila.store%C2%A0] SUBSTACK - https://welcometothepartyshow.substack [https://welcometothepartyshow.substack] Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC

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 women’s sports in a rapidly changing college athletics landscape. Joined by Women’s 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 women’s 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, what’s 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.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToThePartyShow] Instagram — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcometothepartyshow/?hl=en] TikTok — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometothepartyshow] Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com [partypeoplequestions@gmail.com] Substack - https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com [https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com] Merch - https://welcometotheparty.voila.store [https://welcometotheparty.voila.store]    Keep the Party Going: * Women’s Sports Foundation: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/ [https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/] * Play to Lead Study: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/play-to-lead/?_gl=1*1eia117*_gcl_au*MjEwNDczOTczMy4xNzgyMTYzMTIw [https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/play-to-lead/?_gl=1*1eia117*_gcl_au*MjEwNDczOTczMy4xNzgyMTYzMTIw] * Title IX Resources Department of Education: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination?utm_source=chatgpt.com]   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Learn more at Levi.com [https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/] -Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes [https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes] -Goodles is available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers -Learn more about All Free Clear at https://www.all-laundry.com/ [https://www.all-laundry.com/] -Use code "podcast" to get a year of Shipt [https://www.shipt.com/] for only $49 -Use code Welcome to the Party at https://www.omahasteaks.com/ [https://www.omahasteaks.com/] -Head to https://www.quince.com/Welcometotheparty [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZ5SWM2UXEwdmZQT18wb3ZpcktPeFdWTV9yZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMWZadHdzekh1YXdnaVBRXzVvSHBOX0EyNEQzdVZDaVNoM1FYMUVwRkkyamVKYWVSQXJXM0JjT1Fjak1xUlVyb09vRi0zcnB0NjBURC02ejdENGMxM0IwTG1VNC10cFM0bTJqamlpWVVHb0JmNkk1RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2FWelcometotheparty&v=6W7dYY7mWmg] for free shipping and 365-day returns.

Abby & Julie React to USA’s World Cup Win

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. men’s 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 Rapinoe’s very aggressive celebration jump, Abby tells the full story like only she can. It’s World Cup joy, USA belief, Abby chaos, Julie wisdom, and a whole lot of “Why not us?”   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@WelcomeToThePartyShow] Instagram — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/welcometothepartyshow/?hl=en] TikTok — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometothepartyshow] Substack - https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com [https://welcometothepartyshow.substack.com]   Keep the Party Going: * Party People, we got MERCH: https://welcometotheparty.voila.store [https://welcometotheparty.voila.store]  Men’s World Cup Schedule: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-schedule-fixtures-results-teams-stadiums [https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-schedule-fixtures-results-teams-stadiums] Abby’s INCREDIBLE Goal vs. Brazil in 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B4q6di-3fg 99er’s on David Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEFtvwHVfQU   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Find an Airbnb experience near you at https://www.airbnb.com/experiences [https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes] -Thank you to Apple Card [https://card.apple.com/] -Thank you to Levi's [https://www.levi.com/]