Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Ally Financial, joins Sarah to talk about the company’s groundbreaking 50/50 Pledge to reach equal spend in media across men's and women's sports, (and why folks need to see ROI differently in the two spaces), her favorite “I told you so” moments and why Ally leaned into its sponsorship of the NWSL in its darkest moment, instead of abandoning it. Plus, a hoops lifer breaks her own record, heartbreak for one Olympic hopeful, and ruin a family dinner for just $36.  

SHOW NOTES: 

• You can read Fair.org’s piece on the sexist coverage of the WNBA CBA negotiations here

• Use the code CYBERMONDAY to get 20% off the entire Good Game merch collection here 

• Subtle conversation starter table runners are available here and here

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We're revisiting one of our favorite interviews of 2025! Sarah originally caught up with Canadian hockey royalty Marie-Philip and Laura back in June, but today we’re running back their interview in light of the 2025-2026 PWHL season kicking off last week. Marie-Philip and Laura discuss bringing the Walter Cup to Montreal, their decision to be more public with their relationship, and the joy of being dog owners. Plus, Laura explains why she wanted PWHL GMs to consider her as her own player – and not Pou’s plus-one – when looking to sign her, and Marie-Philip shares her shock when she found out Boston left Hilary Knight unprotected. 

SHOW NOTES: 

• Follow Marie-Philip Poulin on Instagram here 

• Follow Laura Stacey on Instagram here  

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Celebrate Thanksgiving the Good Game way, with Sarah and producer Alex running through a Holiday Hot Take Speed Round and sharing their chaotic Turkey Day traditions. Plus, NWSL stars including Trinity Rodman and Jaedyn Shaw roasting turkey (and sometimes the entire holiday), friends of the show like Rebecca Lobo and Jessica Mendoza weighing in on sides and controversial condiments, and Slices sharing traditions from gravy-drinking to marathon Macy’s parade streaks. This episode has a Little Citrus, a lot of laughs, and plenty to be thankful for. Plus—coooookies! Happy Thanksgiving, Slices!

• You can find the 2012 Spiderman-Uncle Sam Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade "mishap" here

• The Sparkled Ginger cookies recipe is here

• The Rumnog Pecan cookies recipe is here

• The Taylor Swift Chai cookies recipe is here

• The Chocolate Mint Marvels cookies recipe is here

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Bay FC forward Penelope Hocking joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship in San Jose. She discusses scoring in the same legendary stadium as her baseball-playing dad, getting drafted into the NWSL on the same day as her twin sister, and an awkward trade ask that was well worth it, now that she’s playing pro soccer in her home state. Plus, adding a few more names to the group project, granting permission to take control of the remote, and an answer to what happens when a goat finds your phone. 

• Follow Penelope on Instagram here

• Follow Cheeto the cat on Instagram here

• Check out Sarah's women's sports remix for "Greens Beans Potatoes" here

• The PWHL schedule can be found here 

• The NCAA soccer bracket and schedule is here

• Watch a highlight of TCU’s late equalizer and shootout win here

• The full results from the MLV draft are here

• Read The Athletic’s story about the lawsuit against Mat Ishbia here

• Watch Sydney Leroux’s full video here

• Watch Gotham players get a warm welcome to USWNT camp here

• Watch Jaedyn Shaw show off her phone screen to Emma Hayes here

• Watch the full video Simone Biles left on the phone she found here

• Check out fundraiser set up by “A Bar of Their Own” here

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Women’s soccer legend and Bay FC co-founder Brandi Chastain joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship. Brandi discusses the history of women’s soccer in the Bay Area, the challenges of launching a new NWSL team, her interest in coaching at the national team level, and the time she signed a car. Plus, draftees react in every which way, the lottery gods give hoops and gay shit fans a thrilling possibility, and we stan bat fans booing a lame duck.

• Watch Chiney Ogwumike's full video on the WNBA coaching landscape here 

• The full list of AUSL protected players is here

• Read more about the Phoenix Mercury’s new logo here

• Check out the Mercury’s tattoo offer here

• The full video of the WPBL Draft is here

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It was a dopamine-producing weekend in San Jose! From Gotham FC’s "underdog"-to-top-dog NWSL title run and Rose Lavelle’s 80th minute banger, to postgame reactions from Sue Bird, Midge Purce, Lilly Reale and more, Sarah and producer Alex share the on-the-pitch action and spill the off-the-pitch tea — parties, pool-table dancing, surprise Kesha sets, Sinatra sing-alongs and all. Plus, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman joins the show to talk Trinity Rodman’s future, the league's salary cap and expansion plans, and the business realities shaping the next era of women’s soccer. 

• Watch Jessica Berman’s full State of the League Address here

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It’s NWSL championship weekend and we’re bringing you with us to San Jose! Ahead of Saturday’s game between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC, Sarah sat down with players from both teams, including Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, Jaedyn Shaw and Emily Sonnett. Hear about their preparation and predictions for the championship game, the celebrity fan they’d most want to see on the sidelines, why the Spirit are a "hide a body" kinda team and more. Plus, the league's biggest stars chime in as Team Good Game crashes the NWSL Awards with our own made-up accolades. 

SHOW NOTES: 

• Check out Kenza Dali’s Michael Jordan-inspired fit here

• The NCAA field hockey tournament schedule and bracket is here 

• The NCAA soccer tournament schedule and bracket is here 

• The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here  

• The PWHL schedule can be found here 

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

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With the PWHL returning tomorrow, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford joined Sarah to talk about the league from launch to season three, how learning from the history of women’s hockey led to the PWHL's success, and the thinking behind the expansion process that sent several household names to new teams in far flung places. Plus, Sarah provides a team-by-team preview of all eight PWHL teams, including the new additions -- expansion sides Seattle and Vancouver.

• Check out the recent politically-inspired comparison from Art But Make It Sports here
• Watch the video of how hockey rinks get painted here
• The PWHL schedule can be found here
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Four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray joins Sarah to discuss how the Las Vegas Aces turned their season around and secured dynasty status, why Becky Hammon is the best coach she’s ever had, and how becoming a mom has helped her master the art of letting go. Plus, dishing the dirt on the NWSL, sending coastal elites to the middle of America, and… do you smell cupcakes?

• Read ESPN’s NWSL GM survey here 

• Read Annie Costabile’s story on the WPBL here 

• Check out highlights from DT’s “The Link” episode with Paige Bueckers here  

• Watch the trailer for “Breathe Through It with Monique Billings” here

• Pick up an “Underdog My A**” t-shirt here 

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

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Women’s volleyball reporter Michella Chester joins Sarah to discuss what makes undefeated Nebraska so good, the biggest storylines of the NCAA season, and the crowded, complicated pro volleyball landscape. Plus, Swedish success, making good on a “Promise,” and competing for your own award. Again. 

• Watch Alysa Liu's short program from Skate America here 

• Watch the moment between Laufey and Liu here

• Watch the 11 nominees for “The Marta” and vote for your favorite here

• Relive Marta’s goal from the 2024 NWSL semifinals here

• Read about Sabrina's Mrs. Doubtfire prank here

• Watch Michella’s interview with Harper Murray here

• Follow Michella on Instagram here 

• Still confused about volleyball rotations? Read Michella's story on the topic here

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