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 popularity during the 1970s and 80s, the fascinating life of Larry O'Brien, and the business savvy of David Stern.

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The Rise of the NBA: Pete Croatto

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, and interviewing for a few head coaching positions in the NBA. Plus, Sarah chats with ESPN's Laura Rutledge and live fire chef Jess Pryles.

Basketball Legend Becky Hammon

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 Sanders at a fishing competition, and how she turned to farming during the pandemic. Plus, Sarah chats with CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams and Professional Fly Fishing Guide Morgan Prater.

The Many Lives of Sheryl Swoopes

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 and how we can all learn ways to increase our happiness by re-wiring our brains to think about the positives.

Secrets of Happiness Revisited

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 both Olympic athletes and Navy Seals, how she didn't know that sports psychology existed until she was 25, and how her role is similar to Dr. Sharon on the Apple+ show Ted Lasso.

Mental Health in Sports: Dr. Wendy Borlabi

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 announcing basketball, calling her first game for ESPN at Madison Square Garden, her women's basketball podcast Around the Rim, and covering the Olympics in Tokyo.

Around the Rim: LaChina Robinson

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 Mavericks in 2011, and his tenure in Portland coaching Damian Lillard. Plus, a word of the week that shakes the foundation of this podcast to the core.

A Basketball Life: Terry Stotts

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 podcast The King of Crenshaw about how Nipsey Hussle's life, death, and legacy impacted the sports world.

Justin Tinsley

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, competing at the Tokyo Paralympics and her book, "Limitless." 

Limitless: Mallory Weggemann

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 against Bobby Riggs, and why she wants to be friends with Snoop Dogg.

All In: Billie Jean King

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 without integrity and how it still irks him, why he says he and Dwight Howard had a great relationship, and how his life in basketball has helped shape his worldview.

Stan Van Gundy

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 chronicled in his book Beginners.

Beginners: Tom Vanderbilt

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 a commercial bit to an international hit, and his career in comedy which included a five year stint in Amsterdam.

Ted Lasso co-creator: Brendan Hunt

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 virginity, the terrible experience she had on MTV's The Challenge, her new book Over It, and how she's transitioned to the bobsled and hopes to once again qualify for the Winter Games.

Olympian Lolo Jones

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 the Fluid Fan, and why the results of their data driven Fan Project say that companies should invest in women's sports.

Invest in Women's Sports: Angela Ruggiero

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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