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EP 344: Comedian & Author Jenny HagelMay 7, 2026 · 51 minHost Erin Foley kicks things off with the latest in NCAA softball and the PWHL playoffs, before sitting down with Late Night with Seth Meyers writer and performer Jenny Hagel, author of the hilarious new book Advice No One Asked For. We dig into Jenny's new book and discuss what advice she has for female athletes — whether they asked for it or not. Plus, the feel good moment of the week goes to NiJaree Canady! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennyhagel/ PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ NCAA softball: https://www.ncaa.com/sports/softball/d1
EP 343: PWHL's Hayley Scamurra – Montréal VictoireApr 23, 2026 · 45 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) star and two-time Olympian Hayley Scamurra! We talked about her gold medal run with Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, PWHL playoffs and rivalries, the energy of the Montreal Victoire crowds and what it was like being traded mid-season from Ottawa to Toronto last year. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ Hayley: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyscamurra/
EP 342: Hoop DreamsApr 10, 2026 · 24 minHost Erin Foley is back from Phoenix, breaking down the 2026 Women's Final Four. From the semifinals to UCLA's historic championship run, plus the Geno/Dawn postgame confrontation that took over the sports world. We also cover the PWHL's record-breaking night at MSG, and close out with everything coming up: LOVB playoffs kicking off in Louisville, the USWNT opening a three-game series against Japan on Saturday and the WNBA draft on Monday. Let's do this! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ LOVB: https://www.lovb.com/
EP 341: Soccer Commentator Lori LindseyMar 13, 2026 · 29 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Lori Lindsey, former USWNT midfielder, 2011 World Cup runner-up, and 14-season professional veteran of the WUSA, WPS, and NWSL, to break down the upcoming NWSL season. They cover the biggest offseason moves, the players and teams turning heads, the early storylines shaping the league, and who has what it takes to go all the way. Plus, Foley floats a rule change for the NWSL and Lindsey's not having it! Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/ Lori Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lorilindsey6/
EP 340: Championships, Crowds and KickoffsMar 9, 2026 · 22 minHost Erin Foley is back with your Monday rundown of the biggest moments in women's sports. The USWNT caps a perfect SheBelieves Cup with a gritty 1-0 win over Colombia. The New York Sirens set a new PWHL team attendance record with 8,264 fans at the Prudential Center in a dominant 6-2 win over Ottawa on International Women's Day. NCAA women's basketball conference tournament week is in full swing, with Texas, UCLA, Duke, and West Virginia all cutting down nets over the weekend. Plus the NWSL kicks off this Friday, and the Women's Frozen Four bracket is set with Ohio State holding the top seed. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/
EP 339: The Surge is Real!Mar 3, 2026 · 14 minHost Erin Foley is back with your Monday rundown of the biggest moments in women's sports. The PWHL's post-Olympic surge hits a new high as Seattle sells out Climate Pledge Arena with 17,335 fans, a new U.S. record. Hilary Knight and Megan Keller steal the SNL stage, the USWNT opens SheBelieves Cup strong, and Nikki Hiltz keeps her historic 1500m streak alive. On the basketball side, NCAA conference tournament season officially begins Wednesday, and Unrivaled's playoffs are heating up after Vinyl and Breeze pull off first-round upsets to advance to Brooklyn. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ NCAA Conf Tourney Nikki Hiltz: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihiltz/?hl=en
EP 338: Olympic Coverage with Comedian Bridget McManusFeb 21, 2026 · 40 minHost Erin Foley welcomes back comedian Bridget McManus for all your Olympic coverage needs! It was another amazing couple of days. Team USA women's hockey beating Canada in OT for gold, Alysa Liu's stunning figure skating victory, Hilary Knight's engagement to fellow Olympian Brittany Bowe, and a USA curling bronze medal preview — plus our experience watching the gold medal game at the women's sports bar Untamed Spirits in Los Angeles. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Bridget McManus: IG: @officialbridgetmcmanus
EP 337: Hockey, Hoops & SoftballFeb 17, 2026 · 20 minHost Erin Foley breaks down the biggest women's sports moments from President's Day weekend, headlined by Elana Meyers Taylor's jaw-dropping come-from-behind gold medal in the women's monobob. Also, Team USA women's hockey rolls into the gold medal game, Marie-Philip Poulin becomes the all-time Olympic scoring leader in women's hockey, and Italian skiing legend Federica Brignone pulls off one of the greatest comeback stories in Olympics history. Plus, Chelsea Gray wins $200K in Unrivaled's 1-on-1 tournament with back-to-back clutch performances, Dawn Staley notches her 500th win as South Carolina tops LSU and Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes does something no SEC player has done in 25 years. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 336: Olympic Coverage with Comedian Dana GoldbergFeb 12, 2026 · 43 minHost Erin Foley welcomes comedian Dana Goldberg to break down the incredible women's stories emerging from the Olympics! Team USA's women's hockey squad went undefeated through the prelims, capped by a historic 5-0 shutout of Canada, the largest margin of victory ever in the rivalry. Hilary Knight tied the all-time Olympic scoring record, and Laila Edwards made history as the first Black woman to score for Team USA. Plus, 52-year-old Austrian snowboarder Claudia Riegler proved age is just a number, Cory Thiesse became the first American woman to medal in Olympic curling, and Ashley Farquharson shocked everyone with a comeback bronze in luge. From the ice to the sliding track, these women are rewriting the record books. LFG! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Origin Story: the 85ers
EP 335: Olympic Medals & Perfect TensFeb 10, 2026 · 18 minHost Erin Foley dives into the biggest stories from the first days of the Olympic Games, from Team USA women's hockey jumping out to a strong start to Italy's Francesca Lollobrigida winning emotional speedskating gold on home ice. Also, Breezy Johnson's redemption-story downhill victory, the shocking crash that ended Lindsey Vonn's comeback, and the moments everyone's talking about beyond the medals. Plus, the NYU women's basketball team makes history with 82 straight wins, and UCLA's Jordan Chiles brings the house down with a viral perfect-10 floor routine that had Minnesota cheering along. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Origin Story: the 85ers
EP 334: ASU Women's Basketball Coach Molly MillerFeb 5, 2026 · 28 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Molly Miller, the new head coach of ASU women's basketball. Miller has built a reputation as one of the most dynamic coaches in the game, known for her high-tempo style and relentless defensive pressure. Before arriving at ASU, she led successful programs at Grand Canyon and Drury, where she also starred as a point guard and began her coaching career. Now in her first season with the Sun Devils, Miller has ASU off to one of the best starts in program history, quickly establishing a new identity and energy around the team. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Follow Molly Miller: https://www.instagram.com/coach_mollymiller/?hl=en
EP 333: Unrivaled, Tennis & Feel Good MomentsFeb 3, 2026 · 21 minHost Erin Foley runs the board on another packed week in women's sports—starting with Unrivaled taking over Philadelphia and the electric scene at Marsha's Women's Sports Bar, where women's sports fandom is loud and thriving. On the track, Nikki Hiltz blazes to a win in the Wanamaker Mile, while tennis delivers drama Down Under as Elena Rybakina takes down Aryna Sabalenka to claim the Australian Open title. Plus, Olympic cross-country skiing legend Jessie Diggins delivers the ultimate feel-good moment of the week. Wins, vibes, and big-picture takes, HerLights has you covered. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Origin Story: the 85ers Nikki Hiltz: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihiltz/?hl=en Jessie Diggins: https://www.instagram.com/jessiediggins/?hl=en Unrivaled: https://www.unrivaled.basketball/
EP 332: ESPN's Alyssa RoenigkJan 29, 2026 · 39 minHost Erin Foley welcomes back ESPN journalist Alyssa Roenigk, who heads to Italy next week to cover the Olympics! Foley and Roenigk break down the biggest names and storylines heading into the Games. From Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, and Jessie Diggins on skis to Chloe Kim, Maddy Shaffrick, and Stacy Gaskill on snowboards, Team USA is loaded with athletes to cheer for. One week out, it's time to get fully drunk on Olympic spirit! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Alyssa Roenigk: https://alyssaroenigk.com/
EP 331: FOS Women's Sports Reporter Annie CostabileJan 22, 2026 · 39 minHost Erin Foley welcomes back Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile! Foley and Costabile cover today's biggest hoops storylines - from the WNBA's ongoing CBA negotiations to top NCAA teams back in action. They dig into UConn's strength of schedule and the challenge Unrivaled faces in season two as it tries to match the breakout success of its inaugural year. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Annie Costabile: IG: @anniecostabile
EP 330: From the Arena to the SlamJan 19, 2026 · 18 minHost Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports. On the ice, the PWHL take-over tour continued its success with a record breaking crowd in DC, while Lindsey Vonn continued her success on the slopes heading into the Olympics. On the basketball hard court, Vandy and Uconn remain undefeated, Texas bounces back, LSU surges ahead and UCLA crushes Maryland by 30. On the tennis hard court, the Australian Open - the happy slam - kicks off in Melbourne. Plus, NWSL and USWNT updates. Happy MLK Day! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Origin Story: the 85ers PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ NWSL Schedule: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season
EP 329: Figure Skating, Hockey & HoopsJan 13, 2026 · 15 minHost Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports. On the ice, Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito shine in the U.S Figure Skating Championships, Canada names its Olympic hockey roster, and the PWHL Takeover Tour rolls on with crowds topping 10K in Halifax and 14K in Québec City. Plus, another big win for Lindsey Vonn on the slopes along with an untimely injury for Chloe Kim. On the court, WNBA's CBA expired for the third time, while Unrivaled is heating up with record-setting games from Dearica Hamby and Kelsey Plum and a clutch game-winner from Chelsea Gray. NCAA women's hoops shakeups and a look ahead to Texas vs. South Carolina. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Origin Story: the 85ers Unrivaled: https://www.unrivaled.basketball/ PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/
EP 328: Comedian Bridget McManusJan 8, 2026 · 45 minHost Erin Foley welcomes back stand-up comic and fan-favorite Bridget McManus for a Winter Olympics preview! Foley and McManus kick off a preview of what to watch — and who to watch across skiing, figure skating, snowboarding, and ski mountaineering. From established stars to athletes on the rise, we break down the events and the storylines. And of course, Heated Rivalry! Whether you're already locked in or just starting to pay attention, this is your guide to the winter sports and athletes shaping the next Games. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Bridget McManus: https://www.instagram.com/officialbridgetmcmanus/?hl=en
EP 327: Happy Women's Sports New Year!Jan 6, 2026 · 26 minHost Erin Foley kicks off 2026 with a jam-packed rundown across women's sports, starting with a spotlight on Origin Story: The 85ers — the seven-episode documentary series about the first U.S. Women's National Team. It's an unforgettable story of grit, joy, sacrifice, and the women who built the foundation for today's game. From there, we dive into a wild weekend in NCAA women's basketball, where upsets shook the rankings — LSU's back-to-back losses including the matchup with Vanderbilt, Notre Dame dropping two, Maryland and Michigan taking hits, and UCLA's statement win over USC. But wait, there's more! Unrivaled officially starts its second second season, running through early March in Miami and a special Philadelphia stop. We also look at the start of a new season for two professional women's volleyball leagues — LOVB and Major League Volleyball. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Origin Story: the 85ers League One Volleyball: https://www.lovb.com/ Major League Volleyball: https://provolleyball.com/ Unrivaled: https://www.unrivaled.basketball/ PWHL: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/
EP 326: Brackets, Brace Goals & Big League DraftsDec 1, 2025 · 19 minHost Erin Foley breaks down a massive week in women's sports. It's December Madness - the NCAA Volleyball's championship bracket is set with Nebraska grabbing the number one overall seed. Rose Lavelle's MVP Fireball celebration fueled her assist in the opening minutes of the USWNT's 3–0 win over Italy. The PWHL continues to smash attendance records with sellouts in Vancouver and Seattle. Plus, the AUSL holds its expansion and allocation draft tonight as the league adds two new teams. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com NCAA Volleyball Bracket: https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/volleyball-women/d1/2025 AUSL Draft: https://theausl.com/
EP 325: Soccer Shocks & Hockey HeatNov 10, 2025 · 30 minHost Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The NWSL semifinals are set after a weekend of dramatic finishes — Luana's moment in Orlando, Kingsbury's clutch PK saves for Washington, Gotham takes down KC and Portland's extra-time win at Providence Park. In hockey news, Seattle and Vancouver get team names and USA Hockey dominates Canada in back-to-back rivalry games. Plus, Elena Rybakina storms through the WTA Finals for a record payday, and Canada's new Northern Super League gears up for its first-ever championship. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Orlando Pride's Luana: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-s-luana-converts-late-game-pk-in-storybook-moment-after-beating-cancer
EP 324: Comedian Trish SuhrNov 6, 2025 · 52 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Trish Suhr, the host and producer of Find My Country House on A&E and Hulu, and a nationally touring headlining comedian. Foley and Suhr talk about the World Series, the upcoming draft of the Women's Pro Baseball League, putting athletes back on the bus and another tennis battle of the sexes. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Trish Suhr: https://www.trishsuhr.com/
EP 323: NWSL Quarters & Cricket FinalsNov 4, 2025 · 23 minHost Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The WNBA extends CBA talks, the NWSL playoff bracket is set, and India captures its first Women's Cricket World Cup before a sold-out crowd. Plus, WTA Finals upsets, New York Marathon magic, and two lady-power moments from the World Series. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 322: Paralympic Gold Medalist Emma SchieckOct 30, 2025 · 37 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Emma Schieck, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in sitting volleyball for Team USA. Most recently, she led the U.S. to a World Cup title against Brazil and was named tournament MVP. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, she's a passionate advocate for adaptive sports and athlete inclusion. Foley and Schieck talk about how she got started in sitting volleyball, the unique rules of the game, beating Brazil, and what's next in her already storybook career. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Emma Schieck: IG https://www.instagram.com/emmaschieckk/?hl=en
EP 321: USWNT & WNBA Coaching CarouselOct 27, 2025 · 20 minHost Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The USWNT wraps two matches against Portugal, NWSL Decision Day is on deck, the WNBA coaching carousel keeps spinning, and the WPBL unveils its first four teams. Plus, a massive shoutout to Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne, the first all-female duo to row non-stop and unassisted from Peru to Australia, raising money for an incredible cause along the way. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season USWNT: https://www.ussoccer.com/teams/uswnt WPBL: https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/
EP 320: ESPN Radio Talk Show Host CJ SilasOct 23, 2025 · 46 minHost Erin Foley welcomes CJ Silas, the host and executive producer of The C.J. Silas Show on ESPN Radio and veteran baseball announcer for Cal Poly SLO and Allan Hancock College. She recently called the games for the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) tryouts in Washington, D.C. Foley and CJ dive into the formation of the WPBL, the thrill of calling those first games, an unforgettable adventure with Maybelle Blair, and the joy of seeing women's baseball get the spotlight it's always deserved. After we recorded the episode, the WPBL unveiled its first four teams - Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Boston! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com The CJ Silas Show: https://thecjsilasshow.com/
EP 319: NWSL's Press, Riley & Barnes RetireOct 20, 2025 · 28 minErin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. It's a season of goodbyes in the NWSL. Christen Press, Lu Barnes, and Ali Riley step away from the game, while the playoff picture heats up with one spot left between Racing Louisville and North Carolina. Plus, shout-outs to Natalie Grabow, the oldest woman ever to finish an Ironman WC along with the U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team, who pulled off a reverse sweep over Brazil for World Cup gold. The USWNT returns to action this week with matches vs. Portugal in Chester, PA (Thursday) and East Hartford, CT (Sunday). Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season USWNT: https://www.ussoccer.com/teams/uswnt Natalie Grabow: https://people.com/80-year-old-grandmother-becomes-oldest-ironman-finisher-11831903 USA Volleyball Sitting National Team: https://usavolleyball.org/womens-sitting-national-team/
EP 318: Author Clelia Castro-MalaspinaOct 16, 2025 · 34 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Clelia Castro-Malaspina, a children's and YA author, literary agent, and founder of Mossy Pines Creative. Her new book Girls with Goals: How Women's Soccer Took Over the World explores the rise of women's football from its humble and embattled origins to its global dominance today. Foley and Castro-Malaspina discuss how women's soccer evolved from a banned pastime to a global powerhouse, the game's early trailblazers, its biggest turning points, and how their fight for equality continues to shape the sport today. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Clelia: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mossypinesclelia/?hl=en
EP 317: WNBA FINALS GAMES 3 + 4 RECAPOct 13, 2025 · 18 minHost Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The Las Vegas Aces complete a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury to capture the WNBA title. Plus, Coco Gauff wins the Wuhan Open, the NWSL playoff race heats up, Serena Williams' manifestation habit and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price gets her crown. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Athletes Unlimited Volleyball: https://auprosports.com/volleyball/ NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season Athlos: https://www.athlos.com/
EP 316: Sports Agent Emily Jo RobertsOct 9, 2025 · 47 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Emily Jo Roberts, the Director of Women's Coaches and NIL Strategy at Wasserman, one of the most influential sports agencies in the world. A former college basketball coach turned player advocate, she now helps guide the careers of top women's coaches and student-athletes navigating the fast-evolving world of NIL and athlete branding. Foley and Roberts discuss how today's female coaches and athletes are navigating the shifting landscape of NIL, revenue sharing, and Title IX. The conversation addresses how power, opportunity, and equity are being redefined in real time. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Emily Jo Roberts IG: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjoroberts_/?hl=en
EP 315: WNBA FINALS GAMES 1 + 2 RECAPOct 6, 2025 · 30 minErin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. Aces take a 2-0 lead against the Mercury, Dana Evans shines, Wilson-Gray-Young triangle of joy. Plus, Amanda Anisimova wins the China Open, NCAA Volleyball - Nebraska stays undefeated, Stanford falls. Buckle up, it's the last three weeks of the NWSL regular season and Athlos (track and field) takes over New York City. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com NCAA Volleyball: https://www.ncaa.com/sports/volleyball-women/d1 Athletes Unlimited Volleyball: https://auprosports.com/volleyball/ NWSL: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season Athlos: https://www.athlos.com/
EP 314: Softball Hall of Famer Michele Smith (Best of)Jul 8, 2025 · 1 hr 15 minHost Erin Foley welcomes softball icon Michele Smith! This episode was originally recorded in 2019 and it was an instant classic! Michele is a legendary softball pitcher and trailblazing broadcaster. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, she helped lead Team USA to victories in Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000), dominating with a combined 0.51 ERA and 60 strikeouts across 41.2 innings. Smith also captured three ISF World Championships and two Pan American Games golds. At Oklahoma State University from 1986 to 1989, she compiled an 82–20 record, earned two NFCA First-Team All-American honors, and set numerous school and conference records—all after overcoming a devastating arm injury in 1986. Since 1998, Smith has been ESPN's lead college softball analyst, and in 2012, she broke new ground as the first woman to commentate a nationally televised MLB game. She was inducted into the USA Softball Hall of Fame in 2006. Foley and Smith discuss her fight to get the sport back in the Olympics, her playing days in Japan, career highs and lows, commentating for ESPN and how nobody should ever swing at a rise ball. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Athletes Unlimited Softball League: https://theausl.com/
EP 313: Journalist & Author Jane McManusJun 24, 2025 · 1 hr 7 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Jane McManus, a distinguished sports journalist, author, and educator. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at NYU's Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. McManus spent nearly a decade at ESPN, covering the NFL and as a columnist for espnW. She also hosted two ESPN Radio shows and was a frequent analyst for SportsCenter. Her work has appeared in Newsday, The New York Times, USA Today and recently authored The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports, a book that explores the economic growth and cultural impact of women's athletics. And most importantly, she skated with Suburbia Roller Derby under the pseudonym Leslie E. Visserate for 7 years, retiring in 2014. Foley & McManus discuss the scope of her book, her writing process, the investment and media coverage surrounding women's sports, and of course, her Roller derby days. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Jane McManus on IG: @janesports
EP 312: Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Head Coach Shea RalphJun 10, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Shea Ralph, the head coach of Vanderbilt women's basketball and former UConn star. A standout multi-sport athlete in high school, she set 17 state basketball records and was named USA Today's National High School Player of the Year in 1996. At UConn, she led the Huskies to a national title in 2000 and earned NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors, despite a career marked by multiple ACL injuries. After assistant coaching stints at Pitt and UConn, Ralph took over at Vanderbilt in 2021, quickly revitalizing the program and leading the Commodores to their first NCAA Tournament in a decade. Foley and Ralph talk about her basketball lineage, ACL injuries, playing and coaching at UCONN, building the Vandy program, navigating NIL challenges and more. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Follow Shea Ralph: https://www.instagram.com/coachshearalph/
EP 311: Ice Hockey All-Star Madison PackerMay 27, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Madison Packer, a six-time NWHL/PHF All-Star and the all-time leading scorer for the Metropolitan Riveters. She helped lead the Riveters to an Isobel Cup championship in 2018 and finished her career ranked second in league history with 129 points. She won the 2011 NCAA National Championship at University of Wisconsin and took home two gold medals at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championships. Off the ice, Madison co-hosts the podcast "These Packs Puck" with her wife, Anya Packer. Foley and Packer talk PWHL hockey playoffs, the highs and lows of league changes, parenting, retirement and hosting a podcast with her wife. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Madison Packer: https://www.instagram.com/mpacker14/
EP 310: Race Car Driver & BSI Racing Owner Shea HolbrookMay 13, 2025 · 56 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Shea Holbrook, champion race car driver and the owner and team principal of BSI Racing, a professional motorsports team based in Daytona Beach. Shea is featured in the Amazon Prime Docu-series, First to the Finish — a six-part docuseries that delves into the high-stakes world of professional motorsports through the eyes of three pioneering women. Shea is a seven-time Pirelli World Challenge winner and became the first female to win a major touring car race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. In 2017-2018 she raced full-time in the IMSA Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series. The following year she earned one of the most prestigious opportunities in her career—becoming one of only two Americans to qualify for the W Series, a ground-breaking all-female Formula 3 championship. Foley & Holbrook discuss her experience making the docuseries, the state of women in motorsports, balancing her life on and off the track, mentorship and the challenges of competing in the Mazda MX5 Cup Series. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Shea Holbrook: https://shearacing.com/ First to the Finish: https://www.amazon.com/First-Finish-Season-1/dp/B0DR5JCBRD Mazda MX5 Cup Series: https://www.mx-5cup.com/
EP 309: Live from Austin with Molly McCage & Khat BellApr 22, 2025 · 47 minMolly McCage and Khat Bell, League One Volleyball stars, join host Erin Foley onstage at 1972 women's sports pub in Austin, Texas. McCage and Bell are teammates on LOVB Austin, recently winning the championship in the league's inaugural season. This power duo also won the NCAA Volleyball championships at UT Austin in 2012, both receiving All-American honors. Foley, McCage and Bell discuss LOVB's first season, playing overseas, hype music, trash talking, the popularity of women's volleyball and what lights them up on the court. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com LOVB: https://www.lovb.com/ Molly McCage: IG @mollymccage Khat Bell: IG @_khatbell 1972 Women's Sports Pub: https://1972pub.com/
EP 308: See Her Be Her Director Jean FruthApr 8, 2025 · 54 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Jean Fruth, the director and producer of See Her Be Her, a documentary exploring the global landscape of women's baseball. The film follows seven amazing players from the US, Japan, Cuba, Canada, South Korea, Uganda and Puerto Rico as they battle for the World Cup Championship. The doc spotlights the incredible talent and resilience of the players, along with their fight for gender equality for all female athletes. Foley & Fruth discuss the making of the film, how the players were selected, the twelve-city theater tour, the current state of women's baseball and more. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Jean Fruth: https://www.jeanfruthimages.com/ Grassroots Baseball: https://www.grassrootsbaseball.org/
EP 307: WNBA Legend Penny TolerMar 25, 2025 · 58 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Penny Toler, a former WNBA basketball player, coach, and executive. As a player, she made history by scoring the first basket in WNBA history in 1997 while playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. After retiring, she transitioned into a front-office role and became the Sparks' general manager, a position she held for two decades. Under her leadership, the Sparks won multiple WNBA championships. Beyond basketball, Toler has continued her leadership career in the entertainment industry and is currently the General Manager of the historic Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena. Foley and Toler discuss the formation of the WNBA, Toler's first bucket, playing overseas, her incredible run as the GM of the Sparks, music, comedy — this episode has it all. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 306: The Athletic's Sabreena MerchantMar 12, 2025 · 1 hrHost Erin Foley welcomes Sabreena Merchant, a fantastic women's basketball staff writer for The Athletic. She previously covered the WNBA and NBA for SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, High Post Hoops, and Dime Magazine. She's an alum of Duke University, where she wrote for the independent student newspaper, The Chronicle. Foley and Merchant take a deep dive into women's college basketball. Duke's back-to-back upset victories, UCLA's revenge and the continued success of South Carolina and Uconn. Plus, Juju's dominance, bracket busters and a sneak peak at the upcoming WNBA season. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Sabreena Merchant: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/sabreena-merchant/
EP 305: New York Liberty Legend Sue Wicks (Best of)Feb 25, 2025 · 57 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Sue Wicks, WNBA legend and Hall of Famer. This episode was originally recorded in 2019 and quickly became a fan-favorite. Wicks was a member of the WNBA's first draft class and help build the league. She dominated on every court - from Rutgers University to European Leagues to the New York Liberty. She's a Hall of Famer, a gay icon and now an oyster farmer in Long Island. Her stories are truly epic. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 304: WNBA Vet and Sports Agent Jacki GemelosFeb 11, 2025 · 44 minErin Foley welcomes Jacki Gemelos, a former professional basketball player and current VP of Talent Representation at Disrupt the Game, a sports agency focused on empowering athletes and fostering diversity in sports management. Gemelos was a McDonald's All-American and Miss Basketball in California, making her one of the most sought after high school players in the country. She played at USC and went on to play in the WNBA and overseas with clubs in Italy, Greece, and Spain, despite battling multiple knee injuries that interrupted her career at every level. After retiring, Gemelos was an assistant coach for the New York Liberty before becoming a certified sports agent. She is now a key figure at Disrupt The Game — negotiating player contracts, securing endorsements and using her firsthand experience as a former pro to guide and support athletes at all levels. Foley and Gemelos discuss her amazing experience playing overseas, overcoming five ACL tears, coaching in New York, Unrivaled, advocating for her clients and full circle moments. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 303: Soccer Legend Brandi ChastainFeb 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minHost Erin Foley welcomes soccer icon Brandi Chastain! Chastain is a former USWNT player, coach, and sports broadcaster, best known for her iconic game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, which secured the championship for the U.S. and became a defining moment in sports history. Chastain earned over 190 caps with the U.S. Women's National Team, winning two World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals. She is also a co-founder and investor in the NWSL's Bay FC. She was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. Foley and Chastain discuss her love of golf, playing in celebrity tournaments, speaking tours, NWSL vs international leagues, celebrating small victories and who she would partner with on the Amazing Race. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 302: The PWHL's Tessa Bonhomme and Julia TocheriJan 28, 2025 · 59 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the co-hosts of Jocks in Jills - a podcast that showcases not only the biggest stars in women's hockey but also up-and-coming talent, along with in-depth game analysis. Bonhomme is an Olympic and multi-time World Championship gold medalist with Team Canada. She was also a reporter and anchor on TSN's SPORTSCENTRE for ten years. Tocheri worked at TSN's BarDown team and co-hosted Leafs Lunch, making her one of the few women in Canada to anchor a position in all-sports radio. Foley, Bonhomme and Tocheri discuss how Jocks in Jills started, the PWHL take-over tour, meeting Rapinoe/Bird in Seattle, body checking, hair pulling and the most compelling storylines from around the league. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Marie-Philip Poulin & Laura Stacey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F5gzhFvdbY
EP 301: Legendary Softball Coach Carol HutchinsJan 21, 2025 · 1 hrHost Erin Foley welcomes Carol Hutchins - the winningest coach in NCAA softball history. "Hutch" coached for 39 seasons at the University of Michigan, finishing her career with a record of 1,707-551-5. Her squads have also captured 22 Big Ten regular-season titles, 10 Big Ten Tournament championships and qualified for the NCAA Tournament 29 times, making 12 appearances in the NCAA Women's College World Series. She has earned 18 Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year honors and a pair of NFCA National Coach of the Year honors. Hutch was named the inaugural recipient of espnW's Pat Summitt Coaching Award and was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006. Foley and Hutch talk about her iconic career, coaching philosophies, her early softball days, playing golf in retirement, Michigan softball academy and reflecting on the Carol Hutchins Stadium. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Michigan Softball Academy: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=110559 Michigan Made Softball Series: https://mgoblue.com/watch/series/michigan-made-softball
EP 300: Hall of Famer Rebecca LoboJan 7, 2025 · 59 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Rebecca Lobo, Hall of Fame basketball player, broadcaster, and author. A trailblazer in women's sports, Lobo led the University of Connecticut (UConn) to its first NCAA Championship in 1995, earning National Player of the Year honors. She was a founding player in the WNBA, where she played for six seasons, primarily with the New York Liberty. She's currently an ESPN basketball analyst, covering NCAA Women's Basketball and the WNBA. In 2017, she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Off the court, Lobo is a motivational speaker, author of The Home Team, and an advocate for health and wellness. Foley & Lobo talk about Barclays vs MSG, NY Liberty's Ellie and the timeless torches, working with Ryan Ruocco and Holly Rowe, NCAA volleyball, Hallmark movies, life on the road and the WNBA 2025 season. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 299: Live from Portland with Jenny NguyenDec 31, 2024 · 1 hr 3 minJenny Nguyen, founder & owner of The Sports Bra, joins host Erin Foley onstage at The Siren Theater in Portland, Oregon. The Sports Bra is the country's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Jenny opened the bar in April 2022, fulfilling a dream that combines her two passions — cooking and basketball. The Bra's mission is to make great food, delicious drinks, and provide a space that supports, empowers, and promotes girls and women in sports and in the community. Foley & Nguyen talk about The Bra's origin story, collecting and displaying memorabilia, women's sports fandom, the new WNBA expansion team coming to Portland, franchising the Bra and full-circle moments. Happy New Year! The Sports Bra: https://thesportsbrapdx.com/ Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com
EP 298: Motorcycle Mary Director Haley WatsonDec 24, 2024 · 46 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Haley Watson, the director of Motorcycle Mary, a 22-minute documentary about motosports racing pioneer Mary McGee, from ESPN's 30 for 30. McGee was the first woman to race motocross in the United States, the first to compete in an international motocross competition and the first to receive sponsorships from major brands. She was one of the most influential women in the history of motorsports and known for her mentorship of other women in racing. She was a total badass. Foley and Watson discuss the making of the documentary, how Watson first discovered Mary, finding the footage, the Tribeca Film Festival and Mary's beautiful reaction to seeing the film for the first time. Mary McGee died on November 27, 2024 at the age of 87. She is a gift that will keep on giving. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Motorcycle Mary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70yHLeDhug Alyssa Roenigk's ESPN article: https://www.espn.com/auto/story/_/id/42646125/before-mary-mcgee-died-women-motocross-honored-legacy
EP 297: LA Sparks Head Coach Lynne RobertsDec 17, 2024 · 51 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Lynne Roberts, the new head coach for the Los Angeles Sparks. Roberts has 27 seasons of collegiate women's basketball coaching experience, including the past 18 as a Division I head coach. Roberts most recently coached at the University of Utah, where she led the Utes to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and was named 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year. Foley and Roberts talk about her California roots, the decision to coach the Sparks, her relationship with referees, their mutual disgust for scallops, the Bachelor franchise and embracing the NorCal vs SoCal rivalry. Plus, the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
EP 296: LOVB's Courtney Thompson & Maggie EpprightDec 11, 2024 · 50 minHost Erin Foley welcomes Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright from League One Volleyball (LOVB pronounced LOVE) the new professional indoor women's volleyball league that kicks off in January. LOVB's mission is to build volleyball into a major American sports league which will feature some of the world's best players, including Olympic gold medalists. Courtney Thompson (Director of Player Experience) is a two-time Olympic volleyball player and NCAA national champion at the University of Washington. Maggie Eppright (LOVB Pro Recruiting Lead) shattered volleyball records while playing at Fresno State, followed by coaching stints at Fresno State and Northwestern University. Foley, Thompson and Eppright talk all things volleyball - how they came to work at LOVB, the mission behind the league, how their experience as players has informed their decisions, what they're most excited about/what's keeping them up at night, NCAA picks and more. Plus, the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ NCAA Volleyball Bracket: https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/volleyball-women/d1/2024 LOVB: https://www.lovb.com/
EP 295: Live from New York City with Tennis Legend Rennae StubbsDec 3, 2024 · 49 minRennae Stubbs joins host Erin Foley onstage at The Green Room 42 for the New York Comedy Festival in NYC. Stubbs is six-time Grand Slam doubles champion, a four-time Olympian, a full-time ESPN tennis commentator, the host of The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast on iHeart Radio and, of course, a big-time New York Liberty fan. Foley & Stubbs discuss rule changes and on-court coaching, Stubbs' prolific career, becoming a commentator, coaching Serena at the US Open, today's best players and their mutual love for the New York Liberty. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

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