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Welcome to the Party

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Women's Sports
WNBA
Olympics
Billie Jean King
NWSL
Mental Health
Youth Sports
Tennis
Women In Sports
Youth Sportsmanship
Olympic Games
Aryna Sabalenka
Soccer
Shark Attack
U.S. Open
Paralympics
New York City Marathon
Motherhood
Basketball
Community Building

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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This week, the party gets a world-class tennis upgrade as Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss join Julie and Abby for a Coffee with Kinger all about the state of the game.

The crew reacts to Serena Williams’ rumored return, Venus still being very much ... more

What does it take to race 1,100 miles in a single day?

This week, racing trailblazer Katherine Legge joins the party fresh off her attempt at one of the most grueling challenges in all of sports: racing both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Co... more

This week on Welcome to the Party, Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King sit down with U.S. Women’s National Team legend Shannon Boxx for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations we’ve ever had on the show.

Shannon opens up for... more

Billie Jean King just added another historic achievement to her legendary career: graduating from college at 82 years old. More than 60 years after first enrolling at California State University, Los Angeles, Billie finally walked the stage and Abby ... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Entrekin
Ultra marathoner; doctor of physical therapy; first woman to win overall Cocodona 250
Ultra running, medicine
Episode: Rachel Entrekin is the First Woman To Win Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon
Megan Rapinoe
Renowned soccer player and entrepreneur
Former professional soccer player; public figure focusing on women's sports investment and media ventures
Episode: Megan Rapinoe Opens Up About Reinventing Herself
Azzi Fudd
Dallas Wings rookie and No. 1 pick
Dallas Wings
Episode: The Tough Love Behind a #1 Pick
Katie Fudd
Georgetown legend,Azzi's mom and former coach
Various (Georgetown, UConn connections)
Episode: The Tough Love Behind a #1 Pick
Malala Yousafzai
Activist, Nobel laureate, founder of Malala Fund and investor in women's sports via Recess
Recess; Malala Fund
Episode: Malala Took a Bullet. Now She’s Building Women’s Sports
Olivia Moultrie
Professional soccer player, trailblazer who sued to join the NWSL, Portland Thorns and USWNT player
Portland Thorns, US Women's National Team
Episode: Born to Win: Olivia Moultrie Isn’t Waiting Her Turn
Carly Waters
Former Eagles player; WER player for Denver Onyx
WER / Denver Onyx
Episode: Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy Break Down Your Next Sport Obsession
Lesley Paterson
Former rugby player; five-time world champion in triathlon; Oscar-nominated screenwriter
WER / board member; All Quiet on the Western Front collaborator
Episode: Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy Break Down Your Next Sport Obsession
Logan Eggleston
League One Volleyball champion, former Texas/Longhorns star
University of Texas / League One Volleyball
Episode: Logan Eggleston on the Wildest Finish We’ve Ever Seen

Hosts

Julie Foudy
Host with long-running involvement in women's sports; multiple entries across episodes; often leads conversations with Abby Wambach and Billie Jean King.
Abby Wambach
Co-host and prominent voice in women's sports, frequently driving expert discussions and guest interactions.
Billie Jean King
Legendary figure providing historical context and mentorship; frequently co-hosts and guest-positions on topics related to equity and leadership.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • All the things!

    I love listening to you all. As a former athlete, grew up in Zimbabwe playing and watching tennis. Came to US to play field hockey at University of Maryland. Married an Oregonian, my son is a freshman Duck and I was hoping he knew Izzy. Sad she transferred. Watched the 99ers late college. Just been through the soccer recruiting process with my daughter who just committed. She’s a junior in high school.

    So many things! All the things. Everything thing the three of you stand for is what I believe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dick Points
    United States13 days ago
  • Billie Jean King disappoints

    Was a big fan until I realized Billie Jean’s position on men in women’s sports. Stop blurring the lines between ideology and fairness in competition. Women fought hard for protected spaces in sports, and it’s frustrating to see those protections treated as negotiable. Why do women always seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to preserving opportunities, scholarships, records, and competitive equity? I expected a women’s sports podcast to center women athletes first.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AmyAlaska
    United States16 days ago
  • So many ads!!!

    This podcast requires wading through so many ads and ads masquerading as conversations. When you can just listen to an interview or the non-ad segments it’s good… but I get really tired of having products and services pedaled nonstop.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hobs1728
    United States18 days ago
  • Keep ‘em coming!

    Always love listening to your podcast! Love how you celebrate women and women sports and have especially enjoyed the episodes with women coaches! Keep ‘em coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celebrate Women Coaches
    United States24 days ago
  • Favorite podcast!

    Love this show so much. Have always been a fan of Julie and Abby and what a treat to hear from Billie Jean King! A legend and so inspiring. Thanks for all the important discussions and fun insights. Go women’s sports!

    USA USA USA UUHHH!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jules 206-216
    United States25 days ago

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Critiques mention heavy advertising and sponsorship reads interrupting conversations.
Audiences value multigenerational perspectives and the uplifting community around women's sports.
Fans appreciate candid conversations that blend athletic achievement with leadership and advocacy.
Listeners praise the show for celebrating and elevating women's sports with energy, insight, and inspiring guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#187
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#206
Canada/Sports
YouTube
#149
New Zealand/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#206
Ireland/Sports

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Megan Rapinoe Opens Up About Reinventing Herself
Q: What surprised you most about life after competition?
The day-to-day reality of losing a central identity and how hard it is to reorient, even with a well-rounded life; the struggle with time, routine, and finding new meaning.
Born to Win: Olivia Moultrie Isn’t Waiting Her Turn
Q: What would you tell a 14 or 15-year-old coming into the league now that you've experienced this?
Believe in yourself, stay true to who you are, and be prepared to both learn and lead. If you're good enough, you're old enough, and you should seek to elevate the team while maintaining your own development.
The 19-Year-Old Who’s Beating EVERYONE
Q: What makes pickleball different from tennis in terms of transitioning players?
While tennis provides a backbone for strokes and strategy, pickleball has unique shots and rallies, and some tennis skills don't translate, especially the fast, multi-shot sequences at the net.
Emma Hayes: “If You Can’t Change the System… Change It”
Q: Why did you choose this as your dream job with the United States?
Because the program's values and the opportunity to push women's sport forward resonated deeply, and coaching this team fulfilled a long-held dream to impact the game on a global stage.
The Biggest Stories in Women’s March Madness Right Now
Q: What in the new CBA stands out most to you?
Jordan highlights the shift in revenue sharing, the massive jump in supermax deals, and the guaranteed housing and travel as top changes, emphasizing how the CBA connects players' pay to the league's growth and legacy for past players as well.

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This show centers on celebrating and advancing women's sports through candid conversations with legendary players, coaches, and advocates. Episodes mix high-energy interviews with discussion of current sports news, gender equity, leadership, and entrepreneurship, often weaving in personal stories about parenting, resilience, and career transitions. A standout is the multi-generational, influencer-level lineup that regularly features athletes and advocates who push for systemic change, ownership, and visibility in women's sports. The tone is buoyant and inclusive, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking inspiration, practical career and life insights, and actionable conversations about growing women's sports both on and off the field.

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1. Rachel Entrekin
2. Megan Rapinoe
3. Azzi Fudd
4. Katie Fudd
5. Malala Yousafzai
6. Olivia Moultrie
7. Carly Waters
8. Lesley Paterson

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