Sarah Spain was a three-sport athlete at Cornell before going on to her epic broadcasting career, highlighting her experiences in sports and media. She explains the challenges and myths surrounding women's sports, citing Title IX and the different forms of perceived equality and opportunities that come with it.
Sarah shares her work at ESPN, including her time on "Around the Horn" and her podcast, "That's What She Said", which wrapped up in 2023. She also talks about her involvement with the Chicago Red Stars and iHeart's Women's Sports Audio Network. Spain emphasizes the need for better representation and investment in women's sports, noting the economic potential and growing interest in women's leagues.
Sarah's new podcast "Good Game" is apart of the Women's Sports Audio Network founded by iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, and reveals new programming from top athletes and personalities including Madison Packer and Anya Packer, Tisha Alyn, Sheryl Swoopes, Rennae Stubbs, Khristina Williams and of course, Sarah Spain.
During the show we discussed mean comments that female broadcasters and athletes have to endure - that their male counterparts do not. Here is the very viral #MoreThanMean video from 2016.