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Welcome to the Party

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Women's Sports
WNBA
Olympics
Billie Jean King
NWSL
Mental Health
Tennis
Youth Sports
Women In Sports
Youth Sportsmanship
Olympic Games
Aryna Sabalenka
Soccer
Shark Attack
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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Latest Episodes

What happens when a very fast cyclist decides men on Strava are taking themselves a little too seriously? Enter Laini Bones.

Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach sit down with the viral cyclist who went from a few hundred followers to more than 160K by stea... more

Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy are back with a packed Party Starter and first, a very proud-parent moment as Amma Melton scores her first collegiate goal for Santa Clara! Then, they break down the Ballon d’Or’s glaring lack of American representation, ... more

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In 1995, sailing’s most prestigious competition had existed for nearly 150 years without an all-women’s team. Then came Mighty Mary. Dismissed as a publicity stunt, the groundbreaking crew took on the best sailors in the world, defeated four-time Ame... more

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• Party people, actor, producer and entrepreneur Gillian Anderson and former New Zealand captain and Crux Football founder Bex Smith are joining the party!

Bex breaks down why women’s football can’t reach its full potential by simply copying the men... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dawn Riley
Captain of Mighty Mary, sailing leader
Oakcliff Sailing
Episode: The Insane True Story of Mighty Mary
Merritt Carey
Bow woman on Mighty Mary
Mighty Mary crew
Episode: The Insane True Story of Mighty Mary
Elizabeth Banks
Actor, director, narrator and executive producer of Mighty Mary
Episode: The Insane True Story of Mighty Mary
Rebecca Smith
Founder of Crux Football, former New Zealand footballer and captain
Crux Football
Episode: How Women Athletes Are Taking Back Ownership of the Game
Gillian Anderson
Award-winning actor and investor in Crux Football
Crux Football
Episode: How Women Athletes Are Taking Back Ownership of the Game
Sue Bird
Legendary basketball player, Managing Director of USA Basketball
USA Basketball
Episode: The Woman Behind Picking Women's Team USA Roster

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 1.7k ratings
  • 1 Stop for Women’s Sports

    Fun celebrating women on sports & women sports. Thoughtful conversations on complex topics impacting athletes & sports today.

    Audible
    5
    Victoria S. Epper
    United Statesa month ago
  • 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    Such a freaking good podcast. Big fans of these three and I always look forward this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bump7890
    United States3 months ago
  • Much love!

    Thanks for this amazing show! I’d love to hear more about that 2nd USA v Brazil match 😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lily1l
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this show!

    I’m an athlete, in my mid forties now and after a couple of decades of focusing on kids and career, am remembering how much I LOVE sports (and thanks to BJK had access to them as a girl in public school!) I listen to you all when I work out (just started again after a long hiatus due to burnout). You’re helping me find that part of my essential self that feels strong, confident, and inspired. Love you all so much, keep on keeping on!

    Ps. I remember tagging along with my mom around the Cal State... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KristenNoel2025
    Canada3 months ago
  • I changed banks to Ally!

    This podcast is so good, I’m putting my money where my mouth is and I moved from the only bank I’ve had since I was 17 in 1997, and I just opened my checking account with Ally. I’m in the process of moving all my expenses and payments but it’s worth it to support you and the institutions that support you!!!

    Thank you for all your hard work and love to your listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parislw21
    United States3 months 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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#187
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Female Cyclist Stealing Strava Records & Breaking the Internet
Q: How can coaches address on-camera or on-field behavior like arguing with referees in youth sports to model better behavior?
Coaches must set clear standards, model respectful conduct themselves, reinforce team-oriented communication, and explicitly teach why certain behaviors are inappropriate, especially in front of young athletes.
Abby Wambach’s Emotional US Open Confession
Q: Lara, let's start with the fact that some may not know your sporting background. What were your early experiences with sport and how did it shape you today?
Lara Abrash describes growing up as the youngest of four with limited access to girls' teams, learning leadership and resilience, and realizing leadership can come from lifting others rather than being the best on the field.
Billie Jean King Takes Us Inside The US Open
Q: What was the turning point that led to equal prize money at the majors, and how did you push for it?
King recalls the moment she warned the players that they would not return next year unless there was equal prize money, followed by sponsorship support that made the change possible, culminating in 1973 with equal prize money and later broader adoption across majors.
How Kelsie Whitmore Became the #1 Overall Pick in Women’s Pro Baseball History
Q: What does it feel like to be the first woman drafted in the WPBL and to be part of this groundbreaking season?
Kelsie describes an emotional, surreal experience, the relief of breaking barriers, and the sense that the moment validates decades of perseverance and hard work, while recognizing the ongoing work to grow the sport.
How Kelsie Whitmore Became the #1 Overall Pick in Women’s Pro Baseball History
Q: What was it like collaborating with Liz Robbins and being part of See It To Be It?
Kelsie discusses multiple conversations with Liz Robbins, the process of opening up, and how the book aimed to capture authentic stories without leaving parts out, highlighting the supportive collaboration.

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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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4. Dawn Riley
5. Merritt Carey
6. Elizabeth Banks
7. Rebecca Smith
8. Gillian Anderson

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