That's What She Said with Sarah Spain

That's What She Said with Sarah Spain episodes:

• 11.29.2022

  370: Jemele Hill

  Journalist, podcaster, and author Jemele Hill joins Sarah to discuss her new memoir Uphill, which details the drug abuse and sexual violence she grew up around, how sports helped her connect with others, how she once tried to reconcile decades...

  
• 11.22.2022

  369: Jeff Gordinier

  Food critic and author Jeff Gordinier tells Sarah about eating his way across the country to help create Esquire's "Best New Restaurants in America" list, his past gigs writing about music and movies, traveling the world with famed Noma chef Rene...

  
• 11.15.2022

  368: Amrit Kaur RE-AIR

  Sarah talks to the breakout star of Mindy Kaling's HBO show Sex Lives of College Girls, Amrit Kaur, about how she fell in love with drama in high school without being able to take drama classes because her parents didn't...

  
• 11.08.2022

  367: St. Vincent

  Three-time Grammy winner and superstar rocker Annie Clark AKA St. Vincent joins Sarah to discuss how she broke into the music industry, why Talking Heads leader David Byrne called her mysterious even after touring with her for a year, the...

  
• 11.01.2022

  366: Justin Sutherland

  Top Chef alum and cookbook author Justin Sutherland joins Sarah to talk about recovering from a serious boat accident this summer, the release of his first cookbook, a quarter-life crisis that landed him in Costa Rica, his "shut up and...

  
• 10.25.2022

  365: Brian Windhorst

  ESPN NBA analyst -- and noted Meme Lord -- Brian Windhorst tells #TWSS about his relationship with LeBron, drawing the kind of ire from fans usually reserved for athletes and how news aggregation inspired his most viral moment. Plus, that time he...

  
• 10.18.2022

  364: Catherine Steiner-Adair

  Clinical psychologist, researcher and bestselling author Catherine Steiner-Adair joins Sarah to talk about raising kids in a digital world. Realistic solutions to modern problems, like how to ensure technology is a tool instead of an addiction and how to make...

  
• 10.11.2022

  363: Rick Steves

  Author, TV and podcast host, and travel guidebook legend Rick Steves joins Sarah to talk about how the internet has changed travel, how European cities are bouncing back from COVID restrictions, travel as a political act, the country that his...

  
• 10.04.2022

  362: Stef Strack

  Sarah talks to Stef Strack, founder and CEO of VOICEINSPORT and former Nike and Rag & Bone exec, about her advocacy for girls and women in sport, her work strengthening Title IX, whether misogyny or a lack of data is at the heart...

  
• 09.27.2022

  361: Don McPherson

  Sarah talks to legendary Syracuse QB Don McPherson about his book You Throw Like a Girl: The Blind Spot of Masculinity, the concept of aspirational masculinity, and the empathy and grace required to dig into tough issues and care about...

  
• 09.20.2022

  360: Alexandra Horowitz

  Sarah talks to author and professor Alexandra Horowitz about her wonderful work with dogs, the concept of umwelt, why dogs are like chairs in the eyes of the law and what we should do about it, her new book The...

  
• 09.13.2022

  359: Old Takes Exposed

  Sarah talks to Fred Segal, the man behind @OldTakesExposed, who shares the origins of the account, how he finds the receipts for cold takes, the reaction he gets from called-out prognosticators, Greg Cote and Adrian Wojnarowski's all-time frozen takes and...

  
• 09.06.2022

  358: Taylor Rooks

  Sarah talks to rising star Taylor Rooks about her sports-crazed family, working her first jobs in the sports industry while attending U of I, the lessons she learned at the Big Ten Network and SNY and the joy of asking questions....

  
• 08.30.2022

  357: Brendan Hunt RE-AIR

  Sarah talks to Ted Lasso actor (Coach Beard) and co-creator Brendan Hunt about the success of the show, why it's the most fulfilling job he's ever had, how the show went from a commercial bit to an international hit, and...

  
• 08.23.2022

  356: Kyle Brandt RE-AIR

  Sarah and Good Morning Football's Kyle Brandt discuss how he went from a football playing thespian at Princeton to a cast member on MTV's The Real World. Then how he went from a soap opera actor to producing Jim Rome's...

  
• 08.16.2022

  355: Nick Offerman

  Sarah talks to acclaimed actor Nick Offerman about how much of himself ended up in his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson, meeting and courting his wife Megan Mullally, the concept of manliness, his woodshop filled with female workers, and...

  
• 08.09.2022

  354: Dr. Kate Ackerman

  Sarah talks to Dr. Kate Ackerman about why there is such a dearth of research into women's sports, the new investments and initiatives to change that, why women tear their ACLs more than men, the effects of Dobbs on female...

  
• 08.02.2022

  353: Andrew Maraniss

  Sarah talks to NY Times best-selling author Andrew Maraniss about his most recent book Singled Out, which tells the story of Glenn Burke- the first openly gay MLB player who helped bring the Nike brand to baseball, invented the high...

  
• 07.26.2022

  352: Kathryn Bertine

  Sarah talks to Kathryn Bertine, a former espnW editor and pro cyclist, about spearheading the movement to bring back a women’s Tour de France, her new book "Stand,” which chronicles the toll the fight for equality has taken on her...

  
• 07.19.2022

  351: Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn

  Sarah talks to Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn about what it's like to be the front man, the Miami Heat like chemistry of the band, how a trip to Joshua Tree helped shape the tenor of their new album Orange Blood,...

  
• 07.12.2022

  350: Brianna Madia

  Sarah talks to author and social media influencer Brianna Madia, whose new book, nowhere for very long, is a New York Times bestseller. It's about her life as a nomad and explorer, her childhood in Connecticut, how her parents' divorce...

  
• 07.05.2022

  349: Lucia Aniello

  Sarah talks to Emmy winning writer and director Lucia Aniello about the thrilling success of Hacks, meeting her future husband and creative partner at Upright Citizens Brigade, a pivotal arrest, cutting her teeth on Broad City, and how she managed...

  
• 06.28.2022

  348: Abby Wambach

  Sarah talks to soccer legend turned Angel City FC owner Abby Wambach about growing up in a big family, reflecting on big decisions she made during her soccer career, the great perspective she has on the past, the future of...

  
• 06.21.2022

  347: 37 Words

  Sarah talks to Dawn Porter and Nicole Newnham, co-directors of 37 Words, a four-part documentary that tells the inspiring story of Title IX- the hard fought battle to push for equal rights in education and athletics. Learn more about your ad...

  
• 06.14.2022

  346: Title IX Compliance

  Sarah talks to Duke AD Nina King about the three prongs by which a school can remain compliant with Title IX and the difficulties in meeting those requirements, Then she talks to sports historian and professor Victoria Jackson about the many...

  
• 06.07.2022

  345: Mental Health

  Sarah explores mental health in sports by having conversations with three experts. First, NYT best-selling author Kate Fagan, whose book What Made Maddy Run covers mental health and suicide. Then Sarah talks to Jessica Bartley, the Senior Director of Psychological Services for the US...

  
• 05.31.2022

  344: Arshay Cooper and Mary Mazzio

  Sarah talks to author Arshay Cooper about his book A Most Beautiful Thing, which details his childhood on the west side of Chicago and becoming a member of the first African American high school rowing team in the country....

  
• 05.24.2022

  343: Quentin Richardson

  Sarah talks to former NBA player Quentin Richardson about growing up in Chicago, losing three people close to him while in the 7th grade, going to DePaul, getting drafted by the Clippers, signing with Team Jordan, being engaged to Brandy,...

  
• 05.17.2022

  342: Shermann Dilla Thomas

  Sarah talks to budding Chicago historian Shermann Dilla Thomas who has gained popularity for highlighting the history of Chicago places, events, inventions, and more on his TikTok page (@6figga_dilla). He explains how he originally pitched this idea to his daughter,...

  
• 05.10.2022

  Chicago Party Aunt: Chris Witaske

  Sarah talks to actor/comedian Chris Witaske about how he turned a Twitter account into a TV show, what it was like working on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development, an epic Ditka strip club story, his early roots in comedy,...

  
• 05.03.2022

  Amanda Balionis Renner

  Sarah talks to CBS' Amanda Balionis Renner about what it's like to interview Tiger Woods, how her two most embarrassing on-air moments happened on the same day with Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, her early interest in broadcasting and her...

  
• 04.26.2022

  Becky Lynch

  Listen to Sarah's interview with WWE super star Becky Lynch from 2019. Becky discusses growing up in Ireland, failing P.E. class, how she got into wrestling, the six year break from wrestling she was forced to take, and why she...

  
• 04.19.2022

  Grand Canyon Adventure

  Sarah recaps her Grand Canyon hike by talking with two people who joined her along on the way. First, a fellow hiker named Randall who did not disclose his triad of medical conditions until the journey was in full force....

  
• 04.12.2022

  A Different Kind of Dude: River Butcher

  Sarah talks to actor, comedian, and podcaster River Butcher about transitioning during the pandemic, legally changing his name, deciding to get top surgery, and the issues facing the trans community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 04.05.2022

  Hall of Famer: George Karl

  Sarah talks to former NBA coach George Karl about learning that he'll be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, who he plans to ask to induct him, what it was like facing Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the...

  
• 03.29.2022

  Smooth: CJ McCollum

  Sarah talks to Pelicans guard CJ McCollum about the early development of his self-belief, how Lehigh prepared him for his career in the NBA, beating Duke in the NCAA Tournament, going to shopping malls across America with Damian Lillard as...

  
• 03.22.2022

  Get Informed on the Issues: Keri Potts

  Listen to Sarah's conversation with former ESPN colleague Keri Potts, who details her own sexual assault experience and then explains the important role that the media plays in the way that sexual assault stories are received by the audience. Learn more...

  
• 03.15.2022

  Coordinator of Falconry: Adam McKay

  Sarah talks to Oscar nominated director Adam McKay about becoming the head writer at SNL after only being there for a year, the massive success of Gary Sanchez productions, how Funny or Die hit the zeitgeist at the perfect time,...

  
• 03.08.2022

  Love to Sweat: Ally Love

  Sarah talks to Peloton instructor Ally Love about growing up in Miami and the "life-quake" that got her into dance and fitness as a kid, her career in the NBA from the Knicks City Dancers to the in-arena host for...

  
• 03.01.2022

  Officially Awesome: Sarah Thomas

  Sarah talks to Sarah Thomas about her path to becoming the first female official in NFL history, working in pharmaceutical sales for 15 years, why she almost walked away from officiating after her 10th year doing high school games, why...

  
• 02.22.2022

  330: Kelaine Conochan

  Sarah talks to ultramarathoner Kelaine Conochan about her experience training for and running Badwater 135, the world's toughest footrace. Kelaine discusses going without AC in the summer in Washington DC to train for the heat, how she was groomed to...

  
• 02.15.2022

  Sex & Math: Daniel Levitin

  Sarah talks to neuroscientist Daniel Levitin about the work he's done with the brain and music, trying to figure out where goosebumps come from, why we are drawn to the music of our youth, why he believes that music is...

  
• 02.08.2022

  Star in the Making: Amrit Kaur

  Sarah talks to the breakout star of Mindy Kaling's HBO show Sex Lives of College Girls, Amrit Kaur, about how she fell in love with drama in high school without being able to take drama classes because her parents didn't...

  
• 02.01.2022

  As Fast As Her: Kendall Coyne

  Sarah talks to the captain of the US Women's Hockey team, Kendall Coyne, about the challenges she faced trying to play hockey as a kid including getting pennies thrown at her when she was 10 in a boys tournament, the...

  
• 01.25.2022

  How To Be Perfect: Mike Schur

  Sarah welcomes back famed television writer and producer Mike Schur for a record third time. They catch up on their past conversations including the changes in Hollywood as a result of #MeToo and the racial reckoning in the summer of...

  
• 01.18.2022

  How to Make and Sustain Changes

  It's an action packed episode of That's What She Said. Sarah talks to Herminia Ibarra, an organizational behavior professor, about the three phases of making a major life change. Then she chats with Dr. Katy Milkman, an economist, about the...

  
• 01.11.2022

  Rise: Lindsey Vonn

  Sarah talks to gold medal winning skier Lindsey Vonn about her new memoir in which she details her battles with depression and body image, the litany of injuries she overcame throughout her record setting career, the times her competitiveness may...

  
• 01.04.2022

  The Happiness Project: Gretchen Rubin

  Listen to Sarah's conversation with author Gretchen Rubin for useful tips about habit forming that can lead to greater happiness. Plus, Sarah is trying to assemble a crew for 2022. Details on how you can be a part of it...

  
• 12.28.2021

  Silver Lining Explorer

  Sarah talks to photographer Robyn Rachel about how landing a NASCAR driver's wedding got her photos in People Magazine and accelerated her career, how a rare genetic disease forced her to make tough decisions about her future, and how she...

  
• 12.21.2021

  A Festivus Miracle

  Friends of the pod air their sports grievances, often with a nod to their fan allegiances. Then Sarah recounts the year in sports in rhyme. It's a labor of love, but worth it every time. Learn more about your ad choices....