Good Game with Sarah Spain

Public Enemy legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Olympic benefactor Flavor Flav joins Sarah to talk about why he felt compelled to make gymnast Jordan Chiles a clock-medal, how he’s stepped in to help athletes fulfill their Olympic dreams, and how he feels about his fourth decade creating protest music with Chuck D. Speaking of music, he drops some breaking news about a new song in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Plus, a track star sees their name immortalized, Team USA's hockey captain gets Knighted, and can anyone - anyone?! - beat UConn? 

• Plan your Olympic ice hockey viewing parties with the full game schedule here

• Find the National Girls and Women in Sports Day events happening near you here

• Check out photographer Mathieu Forget on Instagram @forgetmat

• A few of our favorite Mathieu Forget BTS videos are here, here and here

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Olympic distance runners and co-hosts of the “Nobody Asked Us” podcast Kara Goucher and Des Linden join Sarah to give perspective on the Olympic experience from a safe distance, unburdened by the nerves of an upcoming competition. They share their advice for members of Team USA heading to Milan-Cortina, talk about how competing at the Games differs from other major championships, and share a behind the scenes detail about the Opening Ceremony festivities that will leave you gagged - or gagging – or maybe both. Plus, Sarah dishes on a magical weekend watching Unrivaled hoops in Philly and remembers an icon. 

• Read Alexa Philippou’s story for ESPN about the meeting scheduled between WNBA and union leadership here 
• Watch Sarah's tribute to Moira Rose on Around The Horn here
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Big Citrus makes its triumphant return to the show! Today the new-look squad celebrates exactly one week until the Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics with a Good Game PowerPoint Party! Buckle up for a fact-packed, info-laden journey through all 16 Winter Olympic sports. Plus, a soccer legend retires, reputation rehab gone awry, and a few final Friday Fatto Figos! 

• Read Caitlin Murray’s 2021 profile of Crystal Dunn here
• The Unrivaled schedule can be found here 
• Check out the PWHL’s Olympics hub here
• The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here  
• Read about the history of Jordan Chiles’ case here
• Watch the fun movie trailer-style video about figure skating’s Blade Angels here 
• Learn more about the biathlon events here​​
• Watch the bodycam video of the skeleton racer on the Cortina sliding track and read Ken Childs’ notes about the track details here  
• Learn more about Italy’s legendary torchbearers here
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Sports performance coach Susan King Borchardt, famous for extending the career of WNBA vet Sue Bird, joins Sarah to discuss how she keeps some of your favorite athletes healthy, why she thinks it’s important to include the off-court parts of life in her treatment plans, and how a kind word from Bird helped her gain the trust of other pro athletes. Plus, the wrong kind of ICE at the Winter Olympics, Heated Rivalry continues to spark joy, and a conflict of interest in the PWHL.

• Watch Jordan Thompson’s video from an ICE protest here and read her Q&A with AU here 

• The Australian Open schedule and results are here 

• Watch Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe make charcuterie boards here 

• Watch Trinity Rodman’s goal and Emma Hayes’ “sexy dexy” celebration here 

• Watch Paige Bueckers “clear the air” on her rhythm problems here

• Read Frankie de la Cretaz’s story on the PWHL and ICE here

• Check out Alyssa Thompson’s gameday playlist here

• Check out the video of the whole ghost gang getting a crop top lesson here

• Order your own Phanti Crop here 

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The college softball season is right around the corner! Two-time Olympic gold medalist and longtime ESPN softball analyst Michele Smith joined Sarah to discuss her big predictions heading into the 2026 NCAA season, the lessons from last year that inspired major transfer portal moves in the offseason, and how the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are bringing more resources to the college game. Plus, a little NCAA softball 101 that will help you understand the road to the Women’s College World Series and we share some stirring words out of Minnesota. 

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• The college softball schedule is here

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Michigan hoops coach Kim Barnes Arico joins Sarah to discuss the Wolverines’ recent redemption win against USC, how she handled the hardest day of her coaching career, what 300 wins in Ann Arbor means to her, and the advice she got from Geno Auriemma early in her career. Plus, 6 teams 1 Cup, dreaming of Brazil, and a logo fit for a queen. 

• Watch Jordan Chiles’ perfect 10 on floor here

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Ahead of the show's big field trip to the Milan Cortina Olympics producer Alex Azzi tells Sarah about her years traveling the globe as an Olympic researcher, shares her tips for covering the Games on the ground, tells tales of Naomi the Gnome, and offers some Winter Olympic fun facts that might impress your friends. Plus, dunking is a Breeze, go Frost yourself, and athletes speak out against I.C.E.

• Read the 2012 Hollywood Reporter story about Olympic researchers here
• Read ESPN’s story on Breanna Stewart’s “Abolish ICE” statement here
• Watch Dominique Malonga’s dunk here
• Check out the video of Megan Rapinoe announcing the USWNT’s friendly vs. Japan here
• Hear Minnesota Frost fans chant “ICE out now” here
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Olympic hockey legend Angela Ruggiero joins Sarah to discuss what hockey has given her on and off the ice, how she thinks the PWHL will impact U.S./Canada dynamics in Milan, and how she’s seen media coverage change since she helped Team USA win the first-ever Olympic hockey gold in 1998. Plus, Trin is IN, a college hoops win streak record could be switching hands, the Americans are going head to head down under, and this week’s Friday Fatto Figo delivers a karate chop to jingoism!

SHOW NOTES: 

• Check out Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s baby announcement here
• Check out the video of Marie-Philip Poulin’s most recent OT game-winner here
• The Athletic’s survey of PWHL players is here
• The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here
• The Unrivaled schedule can be found here
• The full U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympic roster is here
• Read more about figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek here
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Bobsled legend Elana Meyers Taylor joins Sarah to discuss battling through her toughest season yet to qualify for her fifth Olympics and how she's approaching what might be her last chance at winning gold. They discuss why heptathletes make the best push athletes, how she’s recovering from the scariest crash of her career, and her concerns around the long-term sustainability of the sport of bobsled. Plus, cashing in on the charity stripe, an early contender for fit of the year, and a few players we’re thankful to see touch grass again. 

• Watch Paige Bueckers react to winning $50k here

• Check out the Australian Open schedule here

• Follow Elana Meyers Taylor on Instagram! @elanameyerstaylor 

• The Toronto Tempo’s lego collab is here
• Check out the Portland Fire’s Portlandia schedule collab here
• The Chicago Sky’s collab with Art But Make It Sports is here 

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Boise State beach volleyball player Nora Hayd and Australian semi-pro hooper Caitlin Cunningham (a.k.a. Caitlin Dark) have gone viral around the world for being gothletes (goth athletes) and rocking a look not often seen on the court or the sand. Hayd and Cunningham join Sarah to discuss the attention they’ve received for their unique looks, dream makeup collabs, expanding the idea of what an athlete can look like, and why it’s always a good idea to express your true self.

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• Follow Nora on social! Instagram: @nora.rose14 
• Support ultra runner Sarah Porter here
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