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Welcome to the Party

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Women's Sports
WNBA
Olympics
Billie Jean King
NWSL
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Tennis
Youth Sports
Women In Sports
Youth Sportsmanship
Olympic Games
Aryna Sabalenka
Soccer
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World Cup
U.S. Open
Paralympics
New York City Marathon
Women's Soccer
Motherhood

What’s up, Party People! Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King welcome you to the women’s sports party. Whether you’ve been here all along or are looking to get in the game, you're invited. Twice a week, soccer legends and forever teammates Abby and Julie will be hanging with the change-makers and shot-takers in women’s sports while giving their perspectives on big issues and hot topics.... more

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In Part 1, we invited you to slow down, ask questions and listen longer. In Part 2 of this special three-part series, Julie Foudy, Abby Wambach and Billie Jean King continue that conversation with Dr. Anna Baeth and Ellie Roscher, authors of Fair Gam... more

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Coach Jackie came for the party and immediately put Abby and Julie’s vibes under review in a classic “Are They Gay or Are They Just Podcast Hosts”. The women’s sports creator joins Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy to talk about turning fandom into a care... more

What happens when you build a sports business around the fans instead of the bottom line?

Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole joins Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy to break down how a struggling baseball team became Banana Ball — a phenomenon selling o... more

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The party hits the tread! Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy join Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson, aka Queen K, for a 20-minute walk/run and their most heated Minute to Win It yet. Between intervals, Kirsten shares how she went from hating running to t... more

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Recent Guests

Coach Jackie
Coach Jackie J, storyteller and social media creator focused on women's sports
Independent creator / Is She Game
Episode: How 1.5 Million Followers Helped Coach Jackie Change Women’s Sports Media
Jesse Cole
Founder and owner of Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball
Savannah Bananas / Banana Ball
Episode: How The Savannah Bananas Built A Sports Empire
Kirsten Ferguson
Peloton instructor, Queen K
Peloton
Episode: Welcome to the Peloton Party
Glennon Doyle
Guest participant and bracket participant
Sporty Spice, author
Episode: Welcome to the Peloton Party
Olivia Babcock
Two-time AVCA National Player of the Year, Pitt volleyball star
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: The Greatest Athlete In Pitt History
Rebecca Lobo
Hall of Fame basketball player, Broadcaster, ESPN/ABC commentator, subject of The Dynasty docu-series
Rebecca Lobo / ESPN & ABC / The Dynasty
Episode: Rebecca Lobo Makes Her WNBA Championship Pick and Takes Us Inside UConn’s Dynasty
Lainey Bones
Former marathoner turned cyclist and CFO of Carbs Fuel, social media personality
Bones persona / Carbs Fuel
Episode: The Female Cyclist Stealing Strava Records & Breaking the Internet
Lara Abrash
Deloitte US Chair, speaker on the Deloitte partnership segment
Deloitte
Episode: Abby Wambach’s Emotional US Open Confession
Mary Mazzio
Olympic rower, documentary filmmaker, producer of Mighty Mary
Mary Mazzio Films
Episode: The Insane True Story of Mighty Mary

Hosts

Abby Wambach
Host and veteran professional soccer player with a history of leadership in women's sports.
Julie Foudy
Hall-of-Fame soccer player and co-host bringing leadership and historical perspective.
Billie Jean King
Legendary athlete and advocate, regular contributor on leadership and women's sports.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Love

    Love you guys and thanks for all the shout outs to our amazing Golden State Valkyries

    💜💜💜💜💜+💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurievs
    United States11 days ago
  • Smiles

    Listening to these wonderful women always makes me smile! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KKSeahawks
    United States12 days ago
  • First Time Listener

    Not sure why it took me so long to listen to y’all, but I’m glad I am. Just loved your interview with Olivia Babcock! I’m a Pitt alumna, who’s really fallen in love with Pitt WVB in the last five years. Hail to Pitt! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth_DeeGee
    United States16 days ago
  • Hail to Pitt

    Thank you for having the GOAT (aka Olivia Babcock) on the pod ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mol Fly
    United States17 days ago
  • Party People are my tribe.

    This is the best podcast out there. Jules, Abby and The Kinger are the most engaging trio and so very balanced as co-hosts of the podcast. They’ve either been a hero (Kinger) or players I admired and now we have the opportunity to learn who they are as people, advocates and entrepreneurs is so incredible. Thank you for inviting us in through the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imbaltoriorave2026
    United States25 days ago

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Guests bring deep expertise and inspiring stories, balanced by engaging hosts.
Some listeners want fewer ads, but overall praise the mix of interviews and roundups.
Energetic and uplifting discussions with real impact on women's sports.

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Apple Podcasts
#230
United States/Sports
YouTube
#114
Philippines/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#244
Spain/Sports

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How The Savannah Bananas Built A Sports Empire
Q: How did you convince players to buy into a three-hour pre-game experience and a vastly different game structure?
Initial resistance from players gave way once they saw the impact of fan engagement on attendance and the joy it created. Cole emphasizes clear shared purpose and involving players as partners in the mission, choosing experiences that resonated with fans and made the game feel inclusive and entertaining for everyone.
How The Savannah Bananas Built A Sports Empire
Q: What sparked the idea to make baseball a show and put fans at the center of the experience?
Jesse Cole describes a bored post-career phase in baseball where the game felt detached from the crowd. He experimented with outrageous, audience-focused ideas (dance nights, beauty pageants, quirky events) because he believed breaking normal patterns would create excitement and engagement; the fan response validated the approach and pushed them to keep innovating.
Welcome to the Peloton Party
Q: What do you tell someone waiting for motivation to start exercising?
Start now rather than waiting to feel perfectly ready; prepare physically (lay out clothes, know the workout) and commit to starting, because the hardest part is the first five minutes.
Welcome to the Peloton Party
Q: What should Peloton members know about Kirsten Ferguson's background and transition to running?
Kirsten explains she moved from a cycling background into a running-focused role, bet on herself, and the shift dramatically changed her life.
How 1.5 Million Followers Helped Coach Jackie Change Women’s Sports Media
Q: Coach Jackie, first of all, where did the coach Jackie J come from?
She explains that she used to work at PBS Kids and started the Coach Jackie persona by borrowing a PE teacher vibe, ultimately turning it into a brand that aligns with her media work and identity.

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A high-energy roundtable centered on women's sports, leadership, and visibility. Episodes feature legendary athletes, coaches, and executives discussing governance, NIL, sponsorship, and global growth of women's sports, often weaving in personal narratives, mentorship, and practical takeaways for listeners who want to support athletes and brands. A standout strength is the multi-generational, intersectional viewpoint—from historic milestones to current advocacy and media collaborations—combined with candid banter and sponsor-friendly segments that keep conversations lively and actionable for fans, aspiring guests, and sponsors alike.

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Recent guests on Welcome to the Party include:

1. Coach Jackie
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3. Kirsten Ferguson
4. Glennon Doyle
5. Olivia Babcock
6. Rebecca Lobo
7. Lainey Bones
8. Lara Abrash

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