The Softball is Getting in the Way of the Drama with Jessica Mendoza

‘You Stole a Tassel From Gloria Steinem?’ with Big Citrus

Happy Pride, y’all! To mark the ongoing protest and celebration, Big Citrus gathers to discuss how they’re spending the month, how Pride and women’s sports can feel one and the same, and just how quickly things have changed in both spaces. Sarah also discusses sharing a room with some incredible women at one of Gloria Steinem’s famous Talking Circles. Plus, a rookie on fire, a veteran back in the mix, and our friends are getting their flowers. * Fill out the Good Game survey here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp=dialog] * Watch Olivia Miles’ highlights from Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Wings here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giHbG55uMnk] * Watch Emma Hayes’ speech to the USWNT after their game 1 loss to Brazil here [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZTdyNzD3Ki/] * The broadcast schedule for the NCAA Track & Field Championships is here [https://www.ncaa.com/championships/trackfield-outdoor/d1/broadcast-info]  * Check out the rest of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026” list here [https://time.com/collection/time100-sports/2026/] * You can donate to Lambda Legal here [https://support.lambdalegal.org/site/Donation2?mfc_pref=T&df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1&_gl=1*ghapbs*_gcl_au*NzkzOTM5MzI1LjE3ODExMTg3MTM.*_ga*MTkzMjk2OTM1NS4xNzgxMTE4NzEz*_ga_290ZG8GMP3*czE3ODExMTg3MTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODExMTg3MjQkajQ5JGwwJGgw], Outright International here [https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give], The Trevor Project here [https://give.thetrevorproject.org/campaign/797408/donate?c_src=UCGOF260520109&c_src2=dt-20260608-FY26-Pride-NoMatch-web-header-footer-*%7CCAMPAIGN_UID%7C*&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_source=websitebutton10&utm_campaign=pride&_ga=2.229892116.968121149.1781108312-669734530.1781108312], The Audre Lorde Project here [https://alp.org/index.php?q=civicrm/contribute/transact&reset=1&id=5], the Okra Project here [https://givebutter.com/ssYwZr]  * Read more about the history of Pride in the WNBA here [https://www.wnba.com/news/inside-the-w-with-michelle-smith-the-w-and-pride-through-the-years]  * 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.

Strobe Goggles and Socks with Alex Sarama

Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama joins Sarah to discuss the team’s strong start to its inaugural season, why he’s ready for this moment despite being the youngest coach in the WNBA, and the reaction he gets when he tells his athletes to take off their shoes and take shots in socks. The reigning WNBA Coach of the Month also shares how his constraints-led approach impacts everything from planning practices to pre-game rituals. Plus, Father’s Day gifts that don’t suck. * Fill out the Good Game survey here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp=dialog] * Read more about Alex Sarama’s constraints-led approach here [https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-fire/2026/05/no-shootaround-practicing-in-socks-alex-saramas-system-starts-before-the-games.html] * Follow Alex Sarama on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/alexsarama/] * Order Sarah’s book “Runs in the Family” here [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280] * And order “Soccer Dad” by David Murray here [https://writing-boots.com/david-murray-soccer-dad/] * 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.

Swinging Free with Sis Bates and Megan Grant

With AUSL’s second season kicking off today, a pair of Portland Cascade players – Sis Bates and Megan Grant – join Sarah to discuss playing for one of the league’s new expansion teams. Sis shares why she thinks rookies like Megan are the most prepared for game one of a new season, then Megan reveals the secret sauce behind her record-breaking senior season and talks about her desire to make softball more diverse and inclusive. Plus, it’s in the hole, thanks for the trust issues, and college kids go global. * Fill out the Good Game survey here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp=dialog] * The AUSL schedule is here [https://theausl.com/schedule/?season=369]  * 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.

Born With The Hunger with Kelly Amonte Hiller

Northwestern lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller joins Sarah to discuss leading her Wildcats to the national title again this year, her nine championships (and counting) as a coach, how she had to update her tactics as her student-athletes changed, and the pros and cons of working with her spouse. Plus, double gold, a rogue Johnson, and a controversial signing that set the comment section ablaze.  * Fill out the Good Game survey here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHh-KMSm9fc-ht9DzEyIT4oJR9w62qM_E5mUtYYC4kDKV9FQ/viewform?usp=dialog] * 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.

Pink Pig Skate Guards with Big Citrus

Get out the zester, ‘cause Big Citrus is back! We dish on the early surprises and scandals of the WNBA season, talk about the PWHLPA deciding to publicly disclose player salaries, introduce you to a pair of pole vaultin’ twins, and stumble upon a not-so-subtle reminder that people are still having sex. Plus, snubbed stars, Triple Espresso is reunited at last, and a safe prediction that a Texas team will win – or maybe already has… SHOW NOTES:  * Listen to E.R. Fightmaster’s new album “Tolerance” here [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ejIpQTvOb6XjUhX96RrMw] and listen to their podcast Jockular here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jockular/id1732760459] * See if your favorite PWHL players are protected here [https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/june/03/pwhl-announces-player-protection-lists-for-phase-1-of-2026-expansion-roster-building-process] * Get your own “Hoops & Pucks & Footy & Gay Shit” merch here [https://breakingt.com/collections/good-game-sarah-spain?rfsn=8630755.4ad333] * Vote for the team name of the LOVB San Francisco expansion team here [https://www.lovbsf.com/nametheteam] * 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.