• 38 minutes 33 seconds
    No Green Ribbons with Craig Skinner and Brooklyn DeLeye

    Kentucky volleyball head coach Craig Skinner and senior outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye join Sarah ahead of the first serve of the season. They discuss why saying no can be more important than saying yes, the off-court skills Brooklyn is looking to hone this season, the correct pronunciation of volleyball’s back row defensive specialist, and where to sit at a game if you want to learn more about the sport. Plus, these stars are Golden, who could possibly fill the spot, and the latest edition of “sports and gay shit.”

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    20 August 2026, 8:10 am
  • 39 minutes 1 second
    Ask Us Anything with Big Citrus

    In honor of Sarah's birthday yesterday, producer Bianca’s birthday last week, and producer Alex’s half birthday on the 17th, the Good Game team does a special Big Citrus birthday episode. They discuss their top highlights from the last year, set goals for their next journey around the sun, and go deep on the difference between openness and vulnerability. Plus, Sarah gives Alex and Bianca a pop quiz, and they answer your ask-us-anything questions. Be warned — there’s a lot of chard talk. 

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    19 August 2026, 8:15 am
  • 32 minutes 50 seconds
    Moving to Grow with Alyssa Thompson

    U.S. Women’s National Team and Chelsea FC forward Alyssa Thompson joins Sarah to talk about her decision to sign across the pond in the WSL, leaving her sister Gisele behind at Angel City, and her goals looking ahead to the 2027 Women’s World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Plus, returning with a banger, shipping out of Boston, and fellow bi-furrious folks rejoice - a new mascot has arrived just in time for Sarah’s birthday!

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    18 August 2026, 8:15 am
  • 35 minutes 49 seconds
    10,000 Clean and Jerks with Olivia Reeves

    Weightlifting Olympic champion Olivia Reeves joins Sarah to discuss how her CrossFit parents got her into the sport, the difference between power lifting, body building, and weight lifting, the obstacles she faced en route to Olympic glory, and what her plans are for LA 2028 – and beyond. Plus, crowns all around, an iconic win-streak is no more, and a reminder to always find your seat in time for kickoff.

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    17 August 2026, 8:10 am
  • 40 minutes 38 seconds
    The No ‘A-Hole’ Policy with Veronica Burton

    Golden State Valkyries standout Veronica Burton joins Sarah to talk about her breakout season last year, believing in herself during her lean years in the league, coach Natalie Nakase’s ‘no a-holes’ policy, and the magic of Ballhalla. Plus, a “well, duh” kind of statement, a 16-year streak continues, and an annoying reminder that we still have to consider the men.

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    14 August 2026, 8:15 am
  • 49 minutes 17 seconds
    And the Epicenter of Women's Sports Is... with Big Citrus

    Big Citrus embarks on a journey to determine which U.S. city is the “epicenter” of women’s sports. Is it about the number of pro teams? The loyalty of the fans? A glut of hometown talent? Straight up vibes? Sarah, Bianca and Alex break it down! They’ve spent the last few months gathering votes and comments from Slices so they’ll factor those in, take into account their own experiences, and then crown the official “epicenter.” Plus, this feels like a lot, that’s one way to make a statement, and who doesn’t love a rivalry? 

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    13 August 2026, 8:10 am
  • 42 minutes 45 seconds
    Part 4 - Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S. with Tamerra Griffin

    The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah for the fourth installment of our series, “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” Tamerra discusses what fans can expect in the lead-up to the 2027 Women’s World Cup, breaks down the qualification process and possibilities, provides her biggest locks and question marks on the current U.S. Women's National Team roster, and predicts which other nations are likely to be contenders. Finally, she assigns a little homework (Slicework, if you will) to help us all be better, more informed soccer fans.

    “Built By Women: The Story of Soccer in the U.S.” was inspired by the FIFA Men’s World Cup — ‘cause you know Big Citrus was watching and thinking about the *women’s* national team (the one with FOUR stars on their jersey!). Unlike pretty much any other country in the world, the United States fell in love with footie primarily through women – through the success of the ‘96 Olympic gold medalists, the ‘99ers, and all of our truly global superstar women players. So with next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in two years, we thought it was a good time to trace the roots of the beautiful game here in the United States. 

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    12 August 2026, 8:15 am
  • 37 minutes 32 seconds
    Driven by Spite with Lauren Kuntz and Camryn Newton-Smith

    2026 Women’s Decathlon World Championships winner Camryn Newton-Smith and decathlon pioneer and event founder Lauren Kuntz join Sarah to discuss Newton-Smith's winning weekend, the battle to get women’s decathlon into the Olympics, and why this year’s event almost didn’t happen (for the dumbest possible reason, because of the dumbest possible person, because we live in the dumbest possible timeline). Plus, the Onyx make it two, Chawinga-ing into the World Cup, and the fastest three goals in NWSL history. 

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    11 August 2026, 8:10 am
  • 56 minutes 30 seconds
    Is the Check in the Mail? with Sheryl Swoopes, Ticha Penicheiro and Donna Orender

    Sarah sat down with WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes and Ticha Penicheiro, and former WNBA president Donna Orender during WNBA All-Star Weekend. They discussed the highs and lows of the early days of the WNBA, how they’d tackle the job of commissioner, and why the league and players need to be united in taking charge of the narrative around the W. Plus, Chelsea Daggers, the Tour de France Femmes celebrates its first two-time winner, and taking an ‘L’ from the one who got away. 

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    10 August 2026, 8:15 am
  • 35 minutes 17 seconds
    Operating in Truth with Roneeka Hodges

    Connecticut Sun assistant coach Roneeka Hodges joins Sarah to discuss how the team and staff are handling the franchise’s final season in Connecticut, what it was like getting her first win as acting head coach earlier this year, the lack of Black women head coaches in the W, and the legends on speed dial that she’s always learning from. Plus, the 12 athletes gunning for a fifth straight, these bats are on top, and one small leap to worlds. 

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    7 August 2026, 8:15 am
  • 36 minutes 15 seconds
    Reset Mode with Kailen Sheridan

    North Carolina Courage and Canadian national team goalie Kailen Sheridan joins Sarah to discuss what really happened during her final few months at the San Diego Wave, how the Courage welcomed her to the squad and made her feel valued, what the team needs to do to stay in the playoff hunt, and how Team Canada is preparing for major upcoming international competitions in the wake of 2024's Dronegate. Plus, signing to retire, a debut for one hooper, and New York hopes to find new heights.

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    6 August 2026, 8:10 am
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