• 43 minutes 42 seconds
    No Mercy with Sabreena Merchant

    The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant joins Sarah for a wide-ranging WNBA conversation, breaking down some of the biggest storylines through the first month or so of the season. They discuss the impact of rookies, including Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd, unpack the Minnesota Lynx’s continued success even without star Napheesa Collier, try to keep up with the Chennedy Carter drama, and preview the Liberty-Aces Commissioner's Cup final later this month. Plus, three teams in one year, the cherry on top of a stellar season, and a peek into the WNBA’s electoral process. 

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    19 June 2026, 8:15 am
  • 49 minutes 5 seconds
    Don't Talk About, Be About It with Ketra Armstrong

    Ketra Armstrong, the Director of the Center for Race and Ethnicity in Sport at the University of Michigan, joins Sarah ahead of Juneteenth to discuss how sport has the ability to bring people together around conversations of race, gender and equity, why she wants folks to get back to the power of play, and whether men have screwed things up so much we might finally get a matriarchy. Plus, that’s a high Fever, a couple of family affairs, and veebers use their voices. (Yeah, we're trying to make veebers happen.)

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    18 June 2026, 8:10 am
  • 35 minutes 38 seconds
    Beauty and a Beast with Aneesah Morrow

    Connecticut Sun forward and double-double machine Aneesah Morrow joins Sarah to discuss how she’s handling the franchise’s final season in Connecticut, focusing on the moment and not looking ahead to Houston, trying to strike a balance between fair criticism and hype when doing side quests as a broadcaster, and how LSU prepared her to handle gossip in the WNBA space. Oh, and how she got those abs -- that Ab-neesah nickname is for real. Plus, old people can dream, too: Hockey edition. 

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    17 June 2026, 8:15 am
  • 34 minutes 29 seconds
    Our Superpower Is Each Other with Amanda and Hana Moll

    Fresh off their 1-2 finish at NCAA Outdoor Championships, University of Washington pole vaulting twins Amanda and Hana Moll join Sarah to discuss how they got their start in the sport, rooting for each other to succeed, the ways they're similar and different, and their pre-meet rituals. Plus, a star returns, a pro debut, and climbing into history.

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    16 June 2026, 8:10 am
  • 39 minutes 14 seconds
    Rollerblading Into Lake Mendota with Lacey Eden

    Four-time NCAA champion at the University of Wisconsin and 2026 PWHL Draft prospect Lacey Eden joins Sarah ahead of Wednesday night’s draft. They discuss Lacey’s record-breaking college career, how she’s preparing for the draft later this week, and rollerblading into a large body of water. (And Lacey also makes Sarah cry a little bit while talking about not making the 2026 Winter Olympic team.) Plus, one twin wins, dueling 40-burgers, and practice makes perfect – okay maybe not perfect, but good enough. 

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    15 June 2026, 8:10 am
  • 40 minutes 3 seconds
    Controlling the Narrative: Tribeca X with Phil Cook, Keia Clarke, and Rachel Epstein

    Sarah sits down with WNBA CMO Phil Cook, New York Liberty CEO Keia Clarke, and NWSL CMO Rachel Epstein for a Tribeca X panel at Spring Studios in New York City. The group discusses the barriers and obstacles that long delayed the cultural moment women’s sports are now having, how major TV networks both reflect and dictate how women’s sports are covered and sold, the importance of storytelling, and how leagues and teams can improve awareness and enable access to their content. Plus, dropping out by default, wanting to stay but being forced to leave, and a friend of the show has a nice welcome-to-the-big-leagues moment.

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    12 June 2026, 8:15 am
  • 44 minutes 58 seconds
    ‘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.

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    11 June 2026, 8:10 am
  • 40 minutes 13 seconds
    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.

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    10 June 2026, 8:15 am
  • 36 minutes 45 seconds
    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.

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    9 June 2026, 8:10 am
  • 44 minutes 48 seconds
    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. 

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    8 June 2026, 8:10 am
  • 48 minutes 41 seconds
    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…

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    5 June 2026, 8:15 am
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