Podcasts by Thats What She Said with Sarah Spain
Sarah Spain profiles guests from the world of sports, comedy, music and beyond to share the stories of their lives and their journeys to success.
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A Different Kind of Dude: River Butcher from 2022-04-12T09:59
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 communit...
ListenNo Wimpy Woman: Kelaine Conochan from 2022-02-22T18:12:28
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 Washin...
ListenSex&Math: Daniel Levitin from 2022-02-15T17:22:46
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 b...
ListenStar in the Making: Amrit Kaur from 2022-02-08T13:01:12
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 bec...
ListenAs Fast As Her: Kendall Coyne from 2022-02-01T15:03
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 b...
ListenHow To Be Perfect: Mike Schur from 2022-01-25T12:20:33
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 t...
ListenHow to Make and Sustain Changes from 2022-01-18T21:14:43
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 wit...
ListenRise: Lindsey Vonn from 2022-01-11T10:32
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 ...
ListenThe Happiness Project: Gretchen Rubin from 2022-01-04T14:57:45
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 y...
ListenSilver Lining Explorer from 2021-12-28T10:35
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 toug...
ListenA Festivus Miracle from 2021-12-21T16:15
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.
ListenChef Edward Lee from 2021-12-14T15:26:36
Sarah talks to Brooklyn born James Beard Award winning chef Edward Lee about how he ended up in Louisville and running a restaurant, working for a traveling circus, bartending at an S&M club in NYC...
ListenGrief is Love: Ivan Maisel from 2021-12-07T18:22:51
Sarah talks to On3.com's Ivan Maisel about his career covering college football, his new book about his son Max's apparent suicide, how he and his wife learned to grieve differently, and why he wan...
ListenTakeline: Jason Concepcion from 2021-11-30T10:30
Sarah talks to Emmy award winning content creator Jason Concepcion of Crooked Media about his early career in music, how his tweets led him to pivot to covering sports and culture, the story behind...
ListenGMFB: Kyle Brandt from 2021-11-23T13:11:07
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 to a soap opera actor to producing Jim Rome'...
ListenExcellence is your Greatest Currency from 2021-11-16T14:31:15
Sarah talks to a powerhouse panel of women in sports including Heidi Browning, the Chief Marketing Officer of the NHL, Kelly Kleine, the Executive Director of Football Operations for the Denver Bro...
ListenThe WNBA is so important: Ari Chambers from 2021-11-09T14:09:47
Sarah talks to Bleacher Report and NBA TV's Ari Chambers about how growing up in Raleigh fostered her love for basketball, how she became a model, how she noticed the lack of media coverage for the...
ListenAngel: Sarah McLachlan from 2021-11-02T16:14:11
Sarah talks to Grammy winning singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan about how music saved her, her Boy George phase, the influence of Peter Gabriel, getting a record deal, starting Lilith Fair, and the...
ListenThe Phenomenal Monica McNutt from 2021-10-26T13:24:45
Sarah talks to ESPN rising star Monica McNutt about playing basketball at Georgetown, deciding to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, how meaningful her time in grad school at the University o...
ListenThe Rise of the NBA: Pete Croatto from 2021-10-19T09:31
Sarah talks to author Pete Croatto about how he wanted to become a film critic, how he pivoted to writing about sports, and his book From Hang Time to Prime Time, which covers the NBA's surge in po...
ListenBasketball Legend Becky Hammon from 2021-10-14T15:32
Sarah talks to Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon about why she doesn't do much media, being named as one of the top 25 players in WNBA history, the growth of the WNBA, working for Gregg Popovich, ...
ListenThe Many Lives of Sheryl Swoopes from 2021-10-05T09:30
Sarah talks to basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes about navigating the news of her pregnancy prior to the inaugural WNBA season, having her own shoe called the Air Swoopes, talking smack with Deion S...
ListenSecrets of Happiness Revisited from 2021-09-28T16:46
Sarah replays her chat with John Marcoux, a lawyer turned speaker on mindfulness, gratitude, and positivity. John discusses the mental health struggles of high performing corporate professionals an...
ListenMental Health in Sports: Dr. Wendy Borlabi from 2021-09-21T09:41
Sarah talks to Dr, Wendy Borlabi, the Director of Performance and Mental Health for the Chicago Bulls, about discussing safe sex with first year NBA players at the Rookie Symposium, working with bo...
ListenAround the Rim: LaChina Robinson from 2021-09-14T12:51:41
Sarah talks to ESPN's LaChina Robinson about growing up as one of 16 siblings, not liking basketball early on, working on the administration side of college sports before falling in love with annou...
ListenA Basketball Life: Terry Stotts from 2021-09-07T13:18:13
Sarah talks to former Portland Trailblazers coach Terry Stotts about living in Guam as a kid, playing for and then coaching under George Karl, winning a title as an assistant with the Dallas Maveri...
ListenJustin Tinsley from 2021-08-31T15:38:26
Sarah talks to ESPN's Justin Tinsley about how his failed attempt to recreate Michael Jordan's flu game, how he met his father by accident, his circuitous path to The Undefeated, and his new podcas...
ListenLimitless: Mallory Weggemann from 2021-08-24T13:03:14
Sarah talks to Paralympic swimmer and 15-time World Record setter Mallory Weggemann about the medical procedure that caused her paralysis as a teen, finding her passion for swimming again, competin...
ListenAll In: Billie Jean King from 2021-08-17T15:38
Sarah talks to tennis legend Billie Jean King about her lifelong fight for equal rights, the epiphany she had when she was 12, how she struggled with her sexuality, the famous Battle of the Sexes a...
ListenStan Van Gundy from 2021-08-10T14:46:24
Sarah talks to Stan Van Gundy about how he owes his NBA career to his brother Jeff, the truth behind his decision to step down from the Heat in 2005-06, the one time in his career where he acted wi...
ListenBeginners: Tom Vanderbilt from 2021-08-03T14:58:03
Sarah talks to Tom Vanderbilt about how his daughter's desire to learn how to play chess led him to do the same as well as to try surfing, juggling, and singing in a choir, all of which he chronicl...
ListenTed Lasso co-creator: Brendan Hunt from 2021-07-27T17:02:58
Sarah talks to Ted Lasso co-creator Brendan Hunt, who also stars in the series as Coach Beard, about the success of the show, why it's the most fulfilling job he's ever had, how the show went from ...
ListenOlympian Lolo Jones from 2021-07-20T14:33:46
Sarah talks to three-time Olympian Lolo Jones about what she learned from coming up short in the 2008 Olympics, how she dealt with a barrage of negativity on both social and traditional media, her ...
ListenInvest in Women's Sports: Angela Ruggiero from 2021-07-13T14:18
Sarah talks to Angela Ruggiero about winning a gold medal in hockey while she was still in high school, appearing on The Apprentice, her work as the CEO of the Sports Innovation Lab, the concept of...
ListenPolitics to Podcasting: Dan Pfeiffer from 2021-07-07T16:21:51
Sarah talks to former senior advisor to President Obama about the time he split his pants in the Oval Office, how he met his wife while they were both working in the White House, his New York Times...
ListenThe Present Age: Parker Molloy from 2021-06-29T10:03
Sarah talks to writer Parker Molloy about what it was like coming out at as transgender, how she started writing, why she doesn't consider herself a trans activist, why she's trying to zoom out and...
ListenLife Out Loud: LZ Granderson from 2021-06-22T14:16:58
Sarah talks to ESPN/ABC's LZ Granderson about his unique voice, how he changed the spelling of his name to distance himself from his difficult childhood, how he struggled to accept his sexuality un...
ListenBehavioral Science in Sports: Kevin Brilliant from 2021-06-15T13:33:34
Sarah talks to Kevin Brilliant, the director of business strategy and analytics for the Chicago Bulls, about his role in using behavioral science to improve fan engagement, the importance of what h...
ListenJenn Sterger from 2021-06-08T10:00
Sarah talks to Jenn Sterger about how sexual harassment cases in sports are covered in the media and her own personal experience while working for the New York Jets.
ListenEvery Body Yoga: Jessamyn Stanley from 2021-06-01T13:54:12
Sarah talks to yoga teacher, body positivity activist, and author Jessamyn Stanley about how being fat doesn't mean that you aren't invited, how she reconciles her own tendency to body shame, how h...
ListenScreaming Infidelities: Chris Carrabba from 2021-05-25T15:52:19
Sarah talks to Dashboard Confessional front man Chris Carrabba about why he has a positive outlook on Napster, his memories of doing MTV's Unplugged, shaping his look and stage presence, writing ab...
ListenElena Delle Donne&Red Stars Preview from 2021-05-11T13:26
Sarah talks to WNBA Superstar Elena Delle Donne about preparing for the Olympics and WNBA season, recovering from surgery, how international play takes some getting used to, and the way she’s learn...
ListenHunger 4 Words: Christina Hunger from 2021-05-04T12:34:33
Sarah talks to Christina Hunger, a speech-language pathologist that is teaching her dog Stella to communicate using a series of buttons with words on them. Stella is now up to 50 words and can put ...
ListenCatching Up: Domonique Foxworth from 2021-04-27T23:04:30
Sarah and Domonique Foxworth talk about growing up, his decision to leave for college early, the moment he realized football was a business, not a dream, the advice he got from a teacher at Harvard...
ListenTherapy Session: Cari Champion from 2021-04-20T13:51:25
Sarah talks to Cari Champion about her decision to leave ESPN, how quickly her show with friend Jemele Hill on Vice TV started production, how she bought a house mid-pandemic, her activism and the ...
ListenAnother Act: Kelley Carter from 2021-04-13T12:16:42
Sarah talks to Kelley Carter of The Undefeated about talking to big names like Oprah and Don Cheadle in her interview series Another Act amidst the pandemic, how she prepares for the Oscars by watc...
ListenCrushed: Joan Niesen from 2021-04-06T14:45:49
Sarah talks to journalist Joan Niesen about how her love of baseball was passed down from her paternal grandmother, her path from an economics degree to feature writer for Sports Illustrated, and h...
ListenAthlete Allies: Chris Mosier and Anne Lieberman from 2021-03-30T09:01
Sarah talks to Team USA triathlete Chris Mosier and 3-time national champion Muay Thai Fighter Anne Lieberman about how important sports can be for transgender and non binary teens and the recent u...
ListenAim True: Kathryn Budig from 2021-03-23T14:30
Sarah talks to yoga teacher, author, and podcaster Kathryn Budig about how she had to get dragged back to her second yoga class, applying a business mindset to a spiritual practice, the response sh...
ListenTop Chef: Kristen Kish from 2021-03-16T14:11
Sarah talks to chef Kristen Kish about what she learned from her experience winning season 10 of Top Chef, finding her food identity through her menu at her Austin based restaurant Arlo Grey, deali...
ListenNWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird from 2021-03-08T11:00
A couple of commishes cuttin' it up. Sarah talks to National Women's Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird about how she had to react to the pandemic on her second day on the job, the success of th...
ListenMaking Memories: Lesley Visser from 2021-03-02T16:27:48
Sarah talks to legendary sports reporter and true female trailblazer Lesley Visser about her storied career covering the biggest events in sports (Super Bowls, Final Fours, NBA Finals, World Series...
ListenVery Smart Brotha: Damon Young from 2021-02-23T11:00
Sarah talks to writer Damon Young about growing up in Pittsburgh, how he became interested in writing while playing basketball in college, the pitfalls of the socialized ideals of manhood, his past...
ListenAriel Helwani: The Howard Cosell of MMA from 2021-02-16T14:48
Sarah talks to ESPN's Ariel Helwani about his rise in the MMA world, getting banned from covering the UFC by Dana White in 2016 and the support he got from mainstream media figures like Dan Patrick...
ListenMt. Joy's Matt Quinn from 2021-02-09T15:19
Sarah talks to Mt. Joy front man Matt Quinn about the nerves they felt playing on Conan, how they found their bassist on Craigslist, how Sarah discovered them by hearing one of their songs on Full ...
ListenThe Bachelor: Matt James from 2021-02-03T00:11
Sarah talks to The Bachelor Matt James about watching himself on TV, the flack he's gotten for kissing women with his eyes open, the drama with the girls in the house, how he focused on being prese...
ListenSouth Side: Len Kasper from 2021-01-26T11:00
Sarah talks to Len Kasper about why he decided to leave the Cubs TV job for the White Sox radio job, how his degree in public relations got him a foot in the door in sports, the relationships he's ...
ListenNot a Dick: Bill Plaschke from 2021-01-19T15:47
Sarah talks to award-winning writer and Around the Horn panelist Bill Plaschke about how writing was the only way he could express himself as a kid because he stuttered when he spoke, how a box of ...
ListenI'm Going to Say Dumb Sh*t: Boog Sciambi from 2021-01-12T17:07:20
The new look TWSS is here and along with an array of new features Sarah talks to Jon "Boog" Sciambi about taking over as the play-by-play announcer for the Cubs, why he's never been on a cruise, ho...
ListenRamona Shelburne on 30 for 30 Podcast from 2021-01-05T14:04
Sarah talks to Ramona Shelburne about the new 30 for 30 podcast, March 11 2020, as well as their recollections of the day when everything changed, including what it was like to be on Around the Hor...
ListenYou Get The Show - One Last LAF from 2020-12-29T13:59:30
Sarah - aka The Commish - welcomes recurring guests from the "Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" and the "Le Batard And Friends" podcast network to share their favorite stories and memories of Dan, S...
ListenAnnual Airing of Grievances: 2020 Edition from 2020-12-22T21:20:22
Sarah listens and reacts to an array of sports media personalities who air their grievances. Plus, Sarah highlights some heartwarming stories from 2020 and then sums up the year in sports that was-...
ListenMARCH 11 2020 from 2020-12-21T12:00
Americans woke up on March 11 2020 in one reality and, by the time they went to sleep that night, they were living with a new one. Hear the story of the day everything changed — the day the NBA shu...
ListenVirgie Tovar from 2020-12-15T17:23:15
Sarah talks to activist and author Virgie Tovar about body image, fat positivity, her TEDx Talk titled Lose Hate Not Weight, the dangers of diet culture, and the myriad ways in which overweight peo...
ListenGrant Wahl and Celine Gounder from 2020-12-08T14:27:36
Sarah talks to Grant Wahl and Celine Gounder about how they met at Princeton, how Celine's work as an infectious disease physician and epidemiologist took them all over the world, Grant's exit from...
ListenGame Changer- Kim Ng from 2020-11-20T10:15
Sarah's conversation from March with Kim Ng, who was recently named as the general manager of the Miami Marlins, making her Major League Baseball's first female GM. She is also believed to be the f...
ListenMalika Andrews from 2020-11-17T14:56:55
Sarah talks to ESPN NBA Reporter Malika Andrews about dealing with depression and anxiety as a teenager, target skills, how she fell in love with journalism in college, her internship at the New Yo...
ListenDeMar DeRozan, Gracie Gold, and Molly Seidel from 2020-11-10T14:27:20
Sarah talks about mental health in sports with NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, US Olympic medal winning figure skater Gracie Gold, and professional long distance runner Molly Seidel. They discuss when ...
ListenStone Gossard from 2020-11-03T14:11
Sarah talks to Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard about the band's longevity, how he's still trying to impress Eddie Vedder with songs to this day, how they viewed Soundgarden as their big brother, ...
ListenAbby Wambach and Glennon Doyle from 2020-10-27T14:50:56
Sarah talks to soccer legend Abby Wambach and best-selling author Glennon Doyle about understanding the ways in which the patriarchy, social norms taught at a young age, and systematic racism are k...
ListenJordan and Shae Cornette from 2020-10-20T15:10:39
Sarah talks to Jordan and Shae Cornette about how they each got started in sports media, meeting one another along the way, the time Shae once described a chair for four minutes, relocating to Conn...
ListenRenee Montgomery from 2020-10-13T16:50:42
Sarah talks to WNBA champion Renee Montgomery about her decision to opt out of the WNBA Bubble and the work she's done to advance social justice causes, how she and her Atlanta Dream teammates have...
ListenJulie Foudy, Tony Reali and Israel Gutierrez from 2020-10-02T13:12
In her first virtual, live podcast, Sarah talks to Julie Foudy about selling her life rights for a Netflix feature film on her '99ers World Cup-winning team. Plus, behind-the-scenes on helping foun...
ListenSNL's Ego Nwodim from 2020-09-29T13:15:36
Sarah talks to SNL's Ego Nwodim about how her family pushed her towards a career in medicine, how she climbed the comedy ranks, the various jobs she had before getting her big break, some her favor...
ListenTWSS Announcement from 2020-09-24T12:51:58
Listen up for details on how to register for the live That's What She Said with Sarah Spain virtual show next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenPreparation from 2020-09-22T15:00
Sarah chats with Mina Kimes, Mike, Golic, Jr., Elle Duncan, Adam Amin, and Dianna Russini about how they prepare for their various jobs. They share their daily routines, best practices, websites th...
ListenAdam Rutherford from 2020-09-15T18:57:37
Sarah talks to geneticist Adam Rutherford about why he's skeptical of the wave in online ancestry kits, how race is a social construct, how science is not great at providing narrative satisfaction,...
ListenMike Schur from 2020-09-08T18:10:26
Sarah talks to writer/show runner Mike Schur about how the Parks and Recreation reunion came about, the one, simple rule he has for working with others, how he almost ruined The Office by arguing a...
ListenJames Roday Rodriguez from 2020-09-01T13:37
Sarah talks to actor/director James Roday Rodriguez about doing naked shows at NYU, how he chose his stage name, the cult success of Pysch, how and why he decided to go behind the camera and focus ...
ListenJessica Luther and Kavitha Davidson from 2020-08-25T10:00
Sarah talks to Jessica Luther and Kavitha Davidson about their new book Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back, which explores dilemmas for fans like racist mascots, loving your team while hat...
ListenYour Life is a Record: Brandy Clark from 2020-08-18T10:00
Sarah talks to Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Brandy Clark about what it's like to collaborate with an artist on an album, the story behind "Follow Your Arrow" by Kasey Musgraves, how Jaws insp...
ListenTatyana McFadden from 2020-08-11T13:23
Sarah talks to Paralympic superstar Tatyana McFadden about how she's the only athlete to win the Boston, London, Chicago, and New York marathons in the same year (and she did it three times), the a...
ListenThe Smartest Man in the World: Greg Proops from 2020-08-04T20:11:33
Sarah talks to comedian and actor Greg Proops about the incredible success of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, being in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, doing comedy via Zoom, and why he demands that comedy...
ListenLegend: Mike Golic from 2020-07-28T17:41
Sarah talks to Mike Golic about the end of his two decades plus run as the co-host of ESPN Radio's morning show including his favorite guests, recurring bits, trips, experiences, why the end of Gol...
ListenIbtihaj Muhammad from 2020-07-21T13:27
Sarah talks to Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad about becoming the first female Muslim to win a medal and to wear a hijab while competing for the United States, how a Barbie was designed after her, ...
ListenChristen Press and Tobin Heath from 2020-07-16T13:55
Sarah talks to USWNT members Christen Press and Tobin Heath about the work they're doing with Stacy's Rise project to empower female entrepreneurs, how they bring humility to the business world wit...
ListenBrandon Copeland from 2020-07-14T13:21:59
Sarah talks to Patriots linebacker Brandon Copeland about attending Penn, interning for UBS, his PED suspension, signing with the Patriots, and the biggest tips he teaches in his financial literacy...
ListenUntamed: Glennon Doyle from 2020-07-07T11:00
Sarah talks to New York Times bestselling author Glennon Doyle about her extremely awkward love at first sight moment with her wife Abby Wambach, how her new book Untamed is about trying to unlearn...
ListenUnbothered: Jemele Hill from 2020-06-30T13:06
Sarah talks to Jemele Hill about her tenure at ESPN and the way that it ended, how she feels as a person of color doing a podcast on The Ringer in the wake of Bill Simmons' recent comments, how she...
ListenWhen We Play Round Table from 2020-06-23T19:43
Sarah leads a round table discussion with Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, former Notre Dame Women's head basketball coach Muffet McGraw and the University of Tennessee's Athletic Dir...
ListenSNL's Heidi Gardner from 2020-06-16T13:17
Sarah talks to SNL's Heidi Gardner about her rapid rise in comedy, the hilarious outfit she wore to the mall to meet boys in middle school, how seeing Melissa McCarthy in The Groundlings inspired h...
ListenAdam Pally from 2020-06-09T14:22
Sarah talks to actor Adam Pally about how his comedy career got started by doing the morning announcements at his school, why he didn't enjoy Inside the Actors Studio with James Lipton, the possibi...
ListenDr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. from 2020-06-03T19:53
Sarah talks to Princeton professor Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. about the country's response to the killing of George Floyd, the significant difference between passive and active support, and the lesson...
ListenLiberty: Layshia Clarendon from 2020-05-26T19:48
Sarah talks to WNBA All-Star Layshia Clarendon about her oddly specific aspirations as a kid, the difficulty in coming out to her parents, why she's become such a vocal activist for LGBTQ rights, a...
ListenMini Pod: Jasmine Jordan from 2020-05-21T14:00
Sarah talks to Jasmine Jordan about what it was like to grow up with a famous father, what she thought about The Last Dance, and how MJ and her fiancé both needed some liquid courage before meeting...
ListenLife is Good: John and Bert Jacobs from 2020-05-19T13:48
Sarah talks to John and Bert Jacobs about how they came up with their t-shirt brand Life is Good, how they reconnected on a cross country trip, how they've embraced the science on positive psycholo...
ListenThe Hot Hand: Ben Cohen from 2020-05-12T14:57
Sarah talks to Ben Cohen of The Wall Street Journal about his book The Hot Hand, including the interesting reason why the creator of NBA Jam came up with "he's on fire," how we invent causes to exp...
ListenHow To Do Nothing: Jenny Odell from 2020-05-05T13:58
Sarah talks to artist, author, and educator Jenny Odell about cutting class in high school to look at ducks, why conceptual art isn't a stunt, recognizing art as an architect of attention, her book...
ListenMini Pod: Carmen Electra from 2020-04-30T21:40
Sarah talks to Carmen Electra about her relationship with Dennis Rodman during the Bulls championship run in the '90s.
ListenTyler Cameron from 2020-04-28T16:21
Sarah talks to football player turned model turned reality show contestant Tyler Cameron about his experience on The Bachelorette, his past and current relationship with Hannah Brown, his quarantin...
ListenSir Charles: Charles Barkley from 2020-04-14T13:02
Sarah talks to Charles Barkley about how he cried during his high school's graduation, what he learned from being cut from the 1984 Olympic team, how Moses Malone taught him to stop being fat and l...
ListenThe Art of Non-Conformity: Chris Guillebeau from 2020-04-07T13:47
Sarah talks with Chris Guillebeau about how he earned a Master's degree without completing high school, how he traveled to every country in the world by the age of 35, his New York Times best-selli...
ListenBlock or Charge?: Rex Chapman from 2020-03-31T13:55
Sarah talks with former NBA player Rex Chapman about his Johnny Manziel-esque college career, his addiction to painkillers and the long road to recovery, and his new found fame as a social media star.
ListenA League of Their Own: Rhea Butcher from 2020-03-26T04:10
Sarah talks with comedian Rhea Butcher about growing up loving baseball, finding their way into comedy, a brief stint as a skater, and deciding to use non-binary pronouns.
ListenCommunity: Imran Khan and Jahmal Cole from 2020-03-10T15:14
In this super-sized pod, Sarah speaks with two leaders in the Chicago community who are trying to change the face of education and the ways we deal with poverty and crime affecting our young people.
ListenPower Plays: Lindsay Gibbs from 2020-03-03T17:53
Sarah talks with Lindsay Gibbs about the historical fiction novel she wrote about survivors of the Titanic, her time working on America's Next Top Model, finding her ideal role at Think Progress, h...
ListenBorn to be Wilder: Charlotte Wilder from 2020-02-25T15:43
Sarah talks with Charlotte Wilder about her Donna Martin Graduates moment, how teaching sailing lessons prepared her to work in a predominantly male industry, her path to Sports Illustrated, and th...
ListenStart by Believing: John Barr/Dan Murphy from 2020-02-18T15:08
Sarah talks with ESPN Investigative Reporters John Barr and Dan Murphy about their new book, Start By Believing, which chronicles the many red flags in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal that we...
ListenWithout Regard- and hi: Amy Trask from 2020-02-11T15:26
Sarah talks with former NFL executive Amy Trask about her path from unpaid intern to CEO of the Raiders, how she reacted when an NFL owner asked her to get him a coffee, and the time she mistakenly...
ListenPaparazzo: James Ambler from 2020-02-04T15:23
Sarah talks with former paparazzi photog James Ambler about the time he got a ride from Angelina Jolie, how he almost fell into Anna Nicole Smith's grave, why he nearly came to blows with Jude Law,...
ListenGolly: Chris Long from 2020-01-28T16:30
Sarah talks to 2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long about the genius of Belichick, what he hopes for Tom Brady next season, why his Eagles Super Bowl team will always hold a special place in his h...
ListenMiracle: Victoria Arlen from 2020-01-21T16:01
Sarah talks to Victoria Arlen about what it was like to be in vegetative state for four years, her remarkable recovery, winning a gold medal in the Paralympics, competing on Dancing With the Stars ...
ListenDevelopment: Scott Pioli from 2020-01-14T11:19
Sarah talks to NFL executive Scott Pioli about his relationship with Bill Belichick, marrying Bill Parcells' daughter, scouting and selecting Tom Brady, where he went wrong in Kansas City, and why ...
ListenManifestation: Lizzi Cutler from 2020-01-07T16:08
Sarah talks to healing arts trainer Lizzi Cutler about her Karate Kid moment learning how to teach yoga in Japan, her experiences with psychic energy, teaching clients how to turn left and find the...
ListenAn Incredible Reunion + Remembering David Stern from 2020-01-02T10:51
As you watch the Chiefs play, look for running backs coach Deland McCullough. He has an incredible story, one that he shared with ESPN's Sarah Spain. After decades of not knowing his birth parents,...
ListenThe Happiness Lab from 2019-12-31T15:41
Sarah speaks with Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos about how we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy, the global success of her course on happiness, finding bronze linings and other t...
ListenTriumph: Robert Smigel from 2019-12-17T18:20
Sarah chats with comedian Robert Smigel about his favorite SNL sketches, the lasting legacy of the Superfans, and how one of his decisions sunk The Dana Carvey Show.
ListenThe Man: Becky Lynch from 2019-12-10T20:16
Sarah chats with WWE super star Becky Lynch about how she failed P.E. class, how she got into wrestling and eventually took a 6-year break, why she once cried in a grocery store, and what led to he...
ListenFrozen: Kristen Anderson-Lopez from 2019-12-03T17:27
Sarah chats with the Oscar and Grammy award-winning lyricist Kristen Anderson-Lopez about the pressure of writing the songs for Frozen II, how she wrote a song while ice-skating, and what she likes...
ListenMini Pod: SNL's Beck Bennett from 2019-11-27T10:41
Sarah chats with SNL's Beck Bennett about what it's like when former cast members like Will Ferrell come back to the show, who he would most want to host, and the time he met someone he's impersona...
ListenFocus: Cal Newport from 2019-11-26T15:50
Sarah talks to author and Georgetown professor Cal Newport about how social media companies have hacked our brains to get us to continually use their products, how the American workforce struggles ...
ListenEmpathy: Jamil Zaki from 2019-11-19T15:23
Sarah talks to Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki about how empathy is in short supply these days, his Roddenberry Hypothesis, and what Manchester United fans taught us about tribalism.
ListenA High Threshold for Boredom: Steve Rushin from 2019-11-12T16:00
Sarah talks to writer Steve Rushin about the curious way he met his wife, landing his dream job at age 25, getting a pair of pants thrown at him by a baseball manager, and the evolving landscape of...
ListenNatitude: Lindsay Czarniak and Reese Waters from 2019-11-05T17:49
Sarah talks with Lindsay Czarniak about covering the Nationals' World Series run, working with George Michael, and her time at ESPN. Plus, she catches up with Reese Waters, who discusses the vibe i...
ListenImage and Likeness from 2019-10-29T16:04
Sarah discusses California's Fair Pay to Play Act with ESPN's Jay Bilas, sports economist Andy Schwarz, and state senator Nancy Skinner.
ListenPlace: Wright Thompson from 2019-10-22T14:43
Sarah talks to ESPN's Wright Thompson about finding his footing as a writer, the importance of the writer-editor relationship, why he always tries to "send the elevator back down," why place seems ...
ListenHappier: Gretchen Rubin from 2019-10-15T21:17
Sarah talks with NY Times Best-Selling author Gretchen Rubin about why she decided to research happiness, why rewards are not good for habit changing, the difficulty in manufacturing a lightning bo...
ListenMan in Blazer: Roger Bennett from 2019-10-08T13:42
Sarah talks with Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers about how being an Everton fan has shaped his outlook on life, how his American pen pal made him fall in love with the Chicago White Sox, how not be...
ListenDrive: Jeff Passan from 2019-10-01T15:21
Sarah talks with ESPN's Jeff Passan about focusing on his career on the first day of college, being rejected by a girl because of something he had written, how he has embraced the role of "transact...
ListenTrick Mirror: Jia Tolentino from 2019-09-24T09:55
Sarah talks with Jia Tolentino, a culture critic at The New Yorker, about growing up in a megachurch, doing a reality show when she was 16, writing about issues without offering solutions, and her ...
ListenProfessor of Happiness: Laurie Santos from 2019-09-17T14:37
Sarah talks with Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos about her work with dogs and monkeys, her wildly popular course on happiness, the G.I. Joe Fallacy and other ways our minds trick us.
ListenTrue Life: Ryan Harris from 2019-09-10T21:13
Sarah talks with Super Bowl champion offensive lineman Ryan Harris about being on an MTV reality show in high school, converting to Islam, and his career in the NFL.
ListenLife On The Line: Ryan O'Callaghan from 2019-09-03T15:02
Sarah talks with former NFL offensive lineman Ryan O'Callaghan about the stress of being a closeted gay man in the NFL, his struggles with opioids, planning to take his own life, and the sudden end...
ListenAuthenticity in the Booth: Mina Kimes from 2019-08-27T14:26
Sarah talks with Mina Kimes about calling Rams preseason games, why she almost turned down the opportunity, how her preparation included reading an entire book unnecessarily, her spreadsheets for e...
ListenFootball Women: Jane Skinner Goodell from 2019-08-22T15:55
Sarah talks with Jane Skinner Goodell about growing up in Chicago, her career as a news reporter, why her father cried when Roger asked for her hand in marriage, and her new documentary A Lifetime ...
ListenWorking Mom: Ramona Shelburne from 2019-08-20T13:44
Sarah talks with Ramona Shelburne about how motherhood has impacted her career as a reporter, what it was like covering the Lakers' turbulent off-season, and her new project about the Donald Sterli...
ListenLasting Impression: Frank Caliendo from 2019-08-13T14:26
Sarah talks with comedian Frank Caliendo about how his first stage was on the baseball diamond, how he hurt his back tying his shoes, what he learned in an acting class, how he's trying to change h...
ListenLeadership: Muffet McGraw from 2019-08-06T14:36
Sarah talks to Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw about how she got her nickname, the best and worst parts about being at the same place for 30+ years, her press conference answer th...
ListenTrailblazer: Beth Mowins from 2019-07-30T13:38
Sarah talks to ESPN play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins about knowing what she wanted to do from an early age, how playing point guard has helped her in her career, finding her voice, the choreograp...
ListenThe Brow: Anthony Davis from 2019-07-29T14:45
Sarah talks to Lakers forward Anthony Davis about growing up in Chicago, the most scared he's ever been, whether or not he's been in a fist fight, and something his future spouse better be ok with.
ListenFight On: Jake Olson from 2019-07-23T07:10
Sarah talks to former USC long snapper Jake Olson about his cancer diagnosis which led to him going blind, deciding to continuing playing sports, the nerves involved with his snap at USC, and the t...
ListenBountiful: Holly Rowe from 2019-07-16T21:59
Sarah talks to Holly Rowe about having weekly progress reports with her parents as a child, taking a basketball class taught by Rick Majerus, how ESPN has changed in the past 20 years, keeping a jo...
ListenMeant to Be: Taylor Twellman from 2019-07-09T15:08
Sarah talks to Taylor Twellman about growing up in a family littered with professional athletes, choosing to play soccer over a MLB contract, how living in Europe during 9/11 changed his life, miss...
ListenEasy Going: Tim Cowlishaw from 2019-07-02T15:43
Sarah talks to Tim Cowlishaw about how he took a year off from college because of a girl, his circuitous route in journalism that led him back to Dallas, forming a relationship with Jimmy Johnson, ...
ListenDream Job: Jason Benetti from 2019-06-25T17:23
Sarah talks to play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti about his cerebral palsy, getting the job he's wanted since elementary school, why he decided to go to law school after he was already a broadcas...
ListenTherapy Couch: Chelsea Handler from 2019-06-18T16:57
Sarah talks to Chelsea Handler about her new outlook on therapy, the symbolic power of oranges, getting back into stand-up comedy, and the time she dealt with a different kind of turbulence on an a...
ListenChalk It Up: Woody Paige from 2019-06-11T14:36
Sarah talks to Woody Paige about how his marriage to a future Rolling Stone editor led him into sports, why he ended up in Denver, dealing with depression, and why he intentionally referred to an A...
ListenThe Mouth of the South: Paul Finebaum from 2019-06-04T16:39
Sarah talks with Paul Finebaum about his beef with Drake, how a caller led to the biggest break of his career, the presidential candidate who didn't know who Nick Saban is, and his thoughts on The ...
ListenA Journalism OG: Bob Ryan from 2019-05-28T19:00
Sarah talks with Bob Ryan about starting at The Boston Globe the same day as Peter Gammons, how he used to be called "The Commissioner," his frosty relationship with a former Celtics head coach, th...
ListenBe True to Who You Are: Dianna Russini from 2019-05-21T13:04
Sarah talks with ESPN's Dianna Russini about punching an opponent in the face as a college athlete, getting a prestigious internship by answering a riddle, replying to an email 10 years later, cove...
ListenForever Ready: The '99ers from 2019-05-14T14:29
Sarah talks with Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, and Briana Scurry about the 20th anniversary of their World Cup run, whether or not their legacy is what they thought it would be, and...
ListenFrom Shadow Artist to Billions: Brian Koppelman from 2019-05-07T15:54
Sarah talks with Brian Koppelman about leaving his early success in the recording industry to pursue a career in writing, how his film Rounders became a cult hit, why he and his writing partner cho...
ListenBall is Life from 2019-04-30T04:26
Sarah talks with WNBA superstar and ESPN NBA Analyst Chiney Ogwumike about how she spent her first ever basketball practice in the bathroom, being mentored by Condoleezza Rice, making a viral video...
ListenZest: Ron Magill from 2019-04-23T13:54
Sarah chats with Ron Magill about working on Miami Vice, meeting Barbara Streisand, what makes Dwyane Wade scream and run like a child, the benevolence of Shaquille O'Neal, how getting bitten by a ...
ListenLikeability: David Jacoby from 2019-04-16T16:10
Sarah talks with David Jacoby about how most people think his last name is his first name, how he used to hustle tourists in NYC, how he once wrote 500 trivia questions in a day for ESPN, why he wo...
ListenBe Who You Needed When You Were Younger from 2019-04-09T15:09
Sarah talks with Team USA runner Chris Mosier about teaching adults karate as a 10-year-old, being a mascot in college, making the decision to transition, challenging and eventually changing Intern...
ListenBe Who You Needed When You Were Younger from 2019-04-09T15:09
Sarah talks with Team USA runner Chris Mosier about teaching adults karate as a 10-year-old, being a mascot in college, making the decision to transition, challenging and eventually changing Intern...
ListenIrrational Confidence: Amin Elhassan from 2019-04-03T02:52
Sarah talks with ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Amin Elhassan about dealing with rolling blackouts and ration cards while growing up in Sudan, the culture shock he endured as a teenager in the Unite...
ListenMaster of Golf: Annika Sorenstam from 2019-04-01T17:09
Sarah talks with the legendary Annika Sorenstam about the importance of the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur, how golf gave her confidence, how competitive she is in all facets of life, a...
ListenA Menagerie of Pet Peeves from 2019-03-26T00:59
Sarah talks with Greg Cote about the series of mishaps that have led to his second wave of fame, why he should not have become friends with Dan Le Batard, the time he unwittingly wrote a story that...
ListenPaper Boy: Tim Kurkjian from 2019-03-19T17:22
Sarah talks with Tim Kurkjian about how he once lost two jobs in two months, how Skip Bayless played a role in getting his first full-time job in MLB, how he handled losing out on a story as a beat...
ListenPivoting To Fun: Dan Le Batard from 2019-03-12T15:56
Sarah talks with Dan Le Batard about his childhood in Miami, his reluctant climb in sports media, the moment he lost interest in writing about sports, the pressure of conducting the sloppy orchestr...
ListenHysterical Hysteria from 2019-03-05T20:59
This week Sarah chats with comedy writer and podcast host Erin Gloria Ryan. Ryan details her path from a small town in Wisconsin to podcast host with stops at Catholic Disneyland (Notre Dame), aski...
ListenAn Organic Pause: Kate Fagan from 2019-02-26T16:12
This week, Sarah chats with Kate Fagan about her New York Times bestseller What Made Maddy Run, what led to her decision to get off social media, what her experience was like as a panelist on Aroun...
ListenRapid Rise: Maria Taylor from 2019-02-19T17:11
This week, Sarah chats with Maria Taylor about her expeditious ascent in sports media. Maria discusses what it was like to grow up with her father in the FBI and her mother in corporate America, ho...
ListenGratitude: Sharzad&Valerie Kiadeh from 2019-02-12T20:16
This week, Sarah delves into what it means to literally face death. Her guests Sharzad Kiadeh&mother Valerie discuss how they have handled Valerie's terminal colon cancer diagnosis, as well as the ...
ListenLiving Legend: Shelley Smith from 2019-02-05T19:47
How has ESPN reporter Shelley Smith managed such a long successful career? She details to Sarah Spain in the latest podcast, including the difference between being likable versus demanding respect ...
ListenThe Mayne Event: Kenny Mayne from 2019-01-29T18:32
Known for his dry sense of humor, SportsCenter anchor Kenny Mayne discusses his career and how he's been able to build a style of journalistic humor unlike any other in the business.
ListenHumble Yourself- Dan Orlovsky from 2019-01-22T18:38
Dan Orlovsky spent 13 years in the NFL and shares with Sarah how the life of a backup QB is different than many think. Plus, he details his transition to NFL analyst and talks about the moment fans...
ListenPositive Thoughts: Daniel Levitin from 2019-01-15T16:24
Can positive thoughts really lead to positive change? Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin helps Sarah understand how one can train their brain to project positive energy, reduce stress and much more.
ListenChanging the Culture: Brenda Tracy from 2019-01-08T19:08
*Trigger warning- sensitive content discussed* Sarah Spain welcomes Brenda Tracy, the nation's leading advocate in the fight against college football's rape culture, to the show who shares her stor...
ListenHappy Festivus from 2018-12-19T17:56
On this holiday episode, Sarah Spain celebrates the Festivus holiday with special appearances from the cast of Around the Horn and the Dan Le Batard Show. Plus, a special surprise guest from the ca...
ListenWages Of Wins: David Berri from 2018-12-11T16:07
How does it feel to have the NBA pull your article from Forbes? Well, author, professor and sports economist David Berri details it to Sarah Spain. Plus, they discuss the NBA data, WNBA growth chal...
ListenBeyond Limits: Alana Nichols from 2018-12-04T15:57
Three-time Paralympic gold medalist Alana Nichols joins Sarah Spain for an inspirational conversation on overcoming the odds. Nichols describes her paralyzing accident, her road to recovery, how sh...
ListenChampionship Duo: Sue Bird&Megan Rapinoe from 2018-11-27T15:15
World class athletes&champions Megan Rapinoe (NWSL's Seattle Reign)&Sue Bird (WNBA's Seattle Storm) chat with Sarah Spain on how they met, their careers, LGBT activism in their respective sports an...
ListenGridiron Girl: Samantha Rapoport from 2018-11-20T17:14
Sarah Spain chats with NFL Senior Director of Football Development Sam Rapoport on developing the pipeline for women in the NFL, her career playing football and more.
ListenSitting On 'Billions': Brian Koppleman from 2018-11-14T19:47
Sarah Spain welcomes in Brian Koppleman, creator of the hit show Billions, who talks about his early career in music, how he worked with Eddie Murphy in high school and how he believe your daily ro...
ListenShe Bee Stingin': Laila Ali from 2018-11-07T14:47
Former boxing champion Laila Ali joins Sarah this week and talks about her upbringing with the legend Muhammad Ali, her late start in boxing, recognizing her calling in women's wellness and more.
ListenIn Search Of Greatness: Gabe Polsky from 2018-10-30T21:04
Director Gabe Polsky chats with Sarah Spain on his recent documentary "In Search of Greatness" in which he explores if great athleticism is a cause of nature or nurture.
ListenBasketball Love Story: Rebecca Lobo from 2018-10-23T19:00
Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo joins Sarah to discuss the Basketball: A Love Story documentary, her career, the WNBA and the interesting way she met her husband.
ListenSketch Comedy's Finest: Taran Killam from 2018-10-16T21:00
Comedian Taran Killam joins Sarah and talks about his stints on SNL and MAD TV, his career journey, upcoming projects and how his daughter takes advantage of his Rams fanhood.
ListenAnother Successful Summit from 2018-10-09T19:11
Sarah Spain recaps the 9th Annual 2018 espnW Summit by highlighting topics, points and interviews that stood out to her including Michele Roberts, Ian Michael Black, Julie Foudy and Maverick Carter.
ListenA Look Back: 2017 espnW Summit from 2018-10-03T17:05
The espnW Summit is in full swing and while we prepare to close the 2018 event, Sarah recaps the best of the 2017 summit featuring Sheryl Crow, Bozoma Saint John and more.
ListenSteals&Stats: Rob Neyer from 2018-09-25T20:42
Longtime MLB writer Rob Neyer chats with Sarah about his impact on sabermetrics, his relationship with Bill James and his new book Powerball.
ListenMore Than Stats: Bill Barnwell from 2018-09-18T17:11
When you think stats and NFL, you may think about ESPN writer Bill Barnwell. However, Sarah goes one-on-one with Bill to find out there's more behind then man than just number
ListenCatching Up: Pablo Torre from 2018-09-11T21:22
Co-host of High Noon Pablo Torre shares behind the scenes insight into the new show, talks about his relationship with co-host Bomani Jones, delves into the process of creating a new show and more.
ListenRuns In The Family from 2018-09-04T22:00
Sarah provides an audio version of her E:60 story on Chiefs running backs coach Deland McCullough, who went searching for his biological parents.
ListenA Brown Girl's Dream: Cari Champion from 2018-08-29T22:15
Cari Champion shares her journey from a telemarketer to hosting SportsCenter, and her successes and failures in between. Plus, she dishes on her foundation Brown Girls Dream.
ListenJust Laugh: Peter Sagal from 2018-08-22T20:39
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me host Peter Sagal dishes on his upcoming book, his tie to Michael Jackson, his battles with depression and how he changed his life with laughter.
ListenAgainst All Odds: Peter Burns from 2018-08-14T22:18
From being adopted to his collegiate golf career, SEC Network's Peter Burns shares with Sarah his motivation for pursuing his dreams when the odds were stacked against him.
ListenKnow Your Roots: Prof. Victoria Jackson from 2018-08-08T18:49
Sports historian and professor Victoria Jackson joins Sarah to explore today's sports issues from a historical perspective, the complicated roots of football and the difficulties of being an educat...
ListenCalling The Shots: Adam Amin from 2018-07-31T15:13
How well do you know Adam Amin? He channels his journey to ESPN PxP commentator and what's ahead in his future with Sarah Spain in the latest episode.
ListenIt's A "Rap": Shea Serrano from 2018-07-25T20:53
The Ringer's Shea Serrano shares with Sarah his journey from being a science teacher to a best-selling author, why he's so supportive of the WNBA and his impact on journalism.
ListenJust Say No: Carl Richards from 2018-07-18T19:01
Sarah Spain recounts a conversation with NY Times writer Carl Richards, joined the podcast to discuss the art of saying 'No' and finding balance in life.
ListenComedic Approach: Mike Schur from 2018-07-10T19:41
How do you write an SNL skit after 9/11? Just ask actor, writer and producer Mike Schur. The Parks and Recreation creator chats with Sarah on his career, iconic roles, love for sportswriting and more.
ListenDo It For The Money- Cameron Esposito from 2018-07-03T16:17
Actress and comedienne Cameron Esposito joins Sarah this week and delves into her Midwestern upbringing, her marriage, her impact in the LGBTQ community and her new provocative special titled "Rape...
ListenDo It For The Money- Cameron Esposito from 2018-07-03T16:17
Actress and comedienne Cameron Esposito joins Sarah this week and delves into her Midwestern upbringing, her marriage, her impact in the LGBTQ community and her new provocative special titled "Rape...
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