Herlights
Herlights serves up the coverage women’s sports deserve—from a fresh, laugh-out-loud voice. Host Erin Foley, a stand-up comic and lifelong sports fanatic, tackles everything women’s sports—from hot takes on top stories, to Xs and Os of games, to interviews with trailblazers. Her infectious energy and inspired rants fuel this entertaining weekly show about the fastest-growing (yet under-covered) area of sports.
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EP 309: Live from Austin with Molly McCage & Khat Bell
04/22/2025
EP 309: Live from Austin with Molly McCage & Khat Bell
Molly 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: [email protected] LOVB: Molly McCage: IG @mollymccage Khat Bell: IG @_khatbell 1972 Women's Sports Pub:
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EP 308: See Her Be Her Director Jean Fruth
04/08/2025
EP 308: See Her Be Her Director Jean Fruth
Host 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: Email the show: Jean Fruth: https://www.jeanfruthimages.com/ Grassroots Baseball:
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EP 307: WNBA Legend Penny Toler
03/25/2025
EP 307: WNBA Legend Penny Toler
Host 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: [email protected]
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EP 306: The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant
03/12/2025
EP 306: The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant
Host 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: Sabreena Merchant:
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EP 305: New York Liberty Legend Sue Wicks (Best of)
02/25/2025
EP 305: New York Liberty Legend Sue Wicks (Best of)
Host 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: [email protected]
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EP 304: WNBA Vet and Sports Agent Jacki Gemelos
02/11/2025
EP 304: WNBA Vet and Sports Agent Jacki Gemelos
Erin 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: [email protected]
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EP 303: Soccer Legend Brandi Chastain
02/04/2025
EP 303: Soccer Legend Brandi Chastain
Host 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: [email protected]
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EP 302: The PWHL's Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri
01/28/2025
EP 302: The PWHL's Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri
Host 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: Marie-Philip Poulin & Laura Stacey:
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EP 301: Legendary Softball Coach Carol Hutchins
01/21/2025
EP 301: Legendary Softball Coach Carol Hutchins
Host 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: Michigan Softball Academy: Michigan Made Softball Series: https://mgoblue.com/watch/series/michigan-made-softball
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EP 300: Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo
01/07/2025
EP 300: Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo
Host 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: [email protected]
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EP 299: Live from Portland with Jenny Nguyen
12/31/2024
EP 299: Live from Portland with Jenny Nguyen
Jenny 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: [email protected]
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EP 298: Motorcycle Mary Director Haley Watson
12/24/2024
EP 298: Motorcycle Mary Director Haley Watson
Host 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: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Motorcycle Mary: Alyssa Roenigk's ESPN article:
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EP 297: LA Sparks Head Coach Lynne Roberts
12/17/2024
EP 297: LA Sparks Head Coach Lynne Roberts
Host 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: Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 296: LOVB's Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright
12/11/2024
EP 296: LOVB's Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright
Host 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: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: NCAA Volleyball Bracket: LOVB: https://www.lovb.com/
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EP 295: Live from New York City with Tennis Legend Rennae Stubbs
12/03/2024
EP 295: Live from New York City with Tennis Legend Rennae Stubbs
Rennae 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: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 294: Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Writer Jenny Hagel
11/26/2024
EP 294: Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Writer Jenny Hagel
Host Erin Foley welcomes Jenny Hagel, writer & executive producer of Late Night with Seth Meyers. Jenny was also the head writer and executive producer of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock. She’s been nominated for two GLAAD Awards for her contributions to addressing LGBTQ issues in late-night television. It’s the Herlights Thanksgiving episode and Foley and Hagel share what they’re most thankful for in the world of women’s sports. The WNBA finals, Courtney Williams, Sabalenka, Oklahoma Softball, the Summer Olympics and so much more. Grab a cocktail and a turkey leg and download the joy. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Happy Thanksgiving! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic Jenny Hagel at Joe's Pub: Let's Get Married Video :
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EP 293: Live from Minneapolis with Minnesota Frost Goalie Nicole Hensley
11/19/2024
EP 293: Live from Minneapolis with Minnesota Frost Goalie Nicole Hensley
Nicole Hensley, goalie for the Professional Women's Hockey League's Minnesota Frost, joins host Erin Foley onstage at Roxy's Cabaret in Minneapolis. Hensley is a 2x Olympian - winning gold in 2018 and silver in 2022 for Team USA, a 3x gold-medalist at the Hockey World Championships and the winner of the PWHL's inaugural Walter Cup. Foley & Hensley discuss how she started playing hockey, having the right mindset to play goalie, what it takes to be a professional athlete, her path to playing for the national team, game day rituals, Frost teammates and how she spent 24 hours with the Walter Cup. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: PWHL Info: Watch PWHL:
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EP 292: LIVE from Chicago with WNBA beat reporter Annie Costabile
11/12/2024
EP 292: LIVE from Chicago with WNBA beat reporter Annie Costabile
Annie Costabile, a WNBA and Chicago Sky beat reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins host Erin Foley onstage at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago. Costabile's distinguished career has included broadcast journalism, sideline reporting, studio work and hosting/producing the Equal Play podcast. Foley & Costabile discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2024 WNBA season, WNBA fits, Liberty-Lynx finals, covering the Chicago Sky roller coaster and how Costabile's hard work landed her the dream job in her hometown. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: [email protected] Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 291: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Fortune Feimster
11/05/2024
EP 291: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Fortune Feimster
Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic/actor Fortune Feimster to talk about their mutual fandom for the USWNT. Fortune shares the story of attending an open practice in New Zealand, announcing the 2024 Olympic roster and watching the 2015 World Cup finals together. We're also diving into the latest matches against Iceland and Argentina, Naomi Girma's scoring bonanza, celebrating caps, the influx of debutants and how Emma Hayes has brought joy back to the team. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 290: Stand-Up Comic Bridget McManus
10/29/2024
EP 290: Stand-Up Comic Bridget McManus
Host Erin Foley welcomes back comedian Bridget McManus to review a new reality show called “The Off Season” which features 11 professional women’s soccer players living in a house in Miami for 3 weeks during - you guessed it - the off season. The six-episode, half-hour series follows them training, partying and living together. QUOTE “For the first time in sports history, some of the best players, rivals and teammates across a league are living in one house with uncensored access to their personal stories, interpersonal relationships and on-field journey.” The creator and EP is Midge Purce - a forward for Gotham FC who teamed up with Alexis Ohanian and the reality TV producer Alex Baskin. We break down the first two episodes - which we loved. You don't have to be a huge soccer fan to enjoy the show - or even have watched any of the episodes. We've got you covered! Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 289: Former Tennis Pro & USTA President Katrina Adams
10/22/2024
EP 289: Former Tennis Pro & USTA President Katrina Adams
Katrina Adams has done it all in the world of tennis - player, coach, commentator, former CEO and President of the USTA (the first black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position), Chair of the ITF Fed Cup and Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis Education Center. She's the author of the book "Own the Arena" a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the U.S. Open and lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge. We take a tennis deep dive and talk rule changes, on-court coaching, momentum shifts, champion mindsets, running the US OPEN, Serena Williams and her lifelong effort to grow the game of tennis. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Katrina Adams Harlem Junior Tennis Education Program: Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 288: LIVE from Seattle with Coach Laura Harvey & Haley Kopmeyer
10/15/2024
EP 288: LIVE from Seattle with Coach Laura Harvey & Haley Kopmeyer
Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey and former NWSL goalie Haley Kopmeyer join host Erin Foley onstage in Seattle at Rough & Tumble Women's Sports Bar for the first live episode! Drinks were served and women's sports were celebrated. The perfect kick-off to a five city tour. Foley, Harvey and Kop discuss the changes the NWSL's new CBA will bring to the league, the emergence of the USL Super League, rule changes, low blocks, a life-threatening trip to Japan, the growth of women's sports and the moment they knew they belonged. And of course, drones, because Foley can't let that go. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Rough & Tumble: https://www.roughandtumblepub.com/ Email the show: [email protected] Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 287: A Bar of Their Own's Jillian Hiscock
10/08/2024
EP 287: A Bar of Their Own's Jillian Hiscock
Jillian Hiscock is the owner of A Bar of Their Own — Minneapolis' go to spot for women's sports. Jillian combined her passion for women's sports and her skills as a community organzer to create an inclusive, welcoming spot to watch all the big games. Walk in, grab a seat and get ready to watch ALL WOMEN'S SPORTS — ALL THE TIME. Game. Set. Match. We talk about how the bar came to fruition, obstacles she faced along the way, collecting sports memorabilia for the walls, a visit from Billie Jean King and of course, what the fans like to eat, drink and watch. Buckle up herlighters, Jillian's enthusiasm will have you feeling good all day long. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights A Bar of Their Own https://www.abaroftheirown.com/ Email the show: [email protected] Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 286: Stand-Up Comic Kaycee Conlee
10/01/2024
EP 286: Stand-Up Comic Kaycee Conlee
Kaycee Conlee (The Tonight Show) and host Erin Foley celebrate one of the greatest times of the year — the WNBA Playoffs! The semifinals are in full swing with the NY Liberty and CT Sun grabbing game one. Foley and Conlee recap Stewy's big night, Plum vs Spike Lee, Mabrey's three-point party and the nerdy excitement for game two adjustments. Also, some thoughts on the regular season and the league's coaching carousel. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Kaycee Conlee: https://kayceeconlee.com/ Email the show: [email protected] Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 285: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Cameron Esposito
09/24/2024
EP 285: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Cameron Esposito
Cameron Esposito (ABC's A Million Little Things, Queery) and host Erin Foley plunge into the world of swmming. We discuss Cameron's early days of captaining her high school swim team to becoming a competitive open ocean swimmer. Foley and Esposito also highlight the Olympians - Ledecky, Huske and Walsh as well as icons from past games. And of course, there can't be a conversation about swimming without mentioning Diana Nyad and her mind-blowing accomplishments. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Cameron Esposito: https://www.cameronesposito.com/ Email the show: [email protected] Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 284: Sports Agent Lesley Feldman
09/17/2024
EP 284: Sports Agent Lesley Feldman
Lesley Feldman is a former UCLA softball national champion, lawyer and co-founder of the Players Collxctive, a management agency focusing on female athletes. She specializes in contract negotiation, athlete brand management, business strategy, and helping brands navigate the women’s sport industry. She provides a unique view of the business side of sports and how the NIL changed the landscape for female athletes. Her passion to create opportunities for her clients so they can continue to play the game they love is so impressive. Lesley still works full-time at her law firm but somehow finds a way to also run the Players Collxctive — she needs to be cloned. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Lesley Feldman: Email the show: [email protected] Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 283: Emmy Nominated Writer/Performer Shantira Jackson
09/10/2024
EP 283: Emmy Nominated Writer/Performer Shantira Jackson
Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth, The Amber Ruffin Show) and host Erin Foley discuss the WNBA groundbreaking documentary Power of the Dream - the empowering and unlikely true story of how a group of professional women's basketball players took on a WNBA team owner and rallied behind now — Senator Raphael Warnock, forever changing the landscape of their sport and the course of U.S. politics. The documentary was produced by Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, Tracee Ellis Ross and Dawn Porter — who also directed it. Foley and Jackson take a deep dive on the doc — shining a light on the WNBA players' heroic activism (on an off the court) during a global pandemic. The reviews are in...it's a must see! Plus, the feel good moment of the week. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Shantira Jackson: https://www.shantira.com/ Email the show: [email protected] Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 282: Women's Sports Bar Owner Jen Barnes
09/03/2024
EP 282: Women's Sports Bar Owner Jen Barnes
Jen Barnes is the owner of Rough & Tumble - Seattle's pub for women's sports. Jen is a life-long athlete, superfan, entrepreneur and tireless champion of women on and off the field. Barnes created a magical hub for women's sports, described as the most intimate stadium experience Seattle has to offer: cold beer within reach, a full menu that knows both classic and hometeam favorites, and a stunning space that’s anything but the cheap seats. She shares the story of how Rough & Tumble came to be, how Seattle was the perfect fit and gives us the inside scoop on what her customers/rabid sports fans like to eat, drink and watch. We also chat about the Seattle Reign, the growth of women's soccer and her role in bringing a new USL W league to Ballard. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Rough & Tumble Pub: Email the show: Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 281: Former Pro Cyclist and Author Kathryn Bertine
08/27/2024
EP 281: Former Pro Cyclist and Author Kathryn Bertine
Kathryn Bertine is a retired pro cyclist, author, activist and documentary filmmaker. During her pro career in cycling, she was a three-time Caribbean Champion, six-time national champion of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) and raced five years on pro circuit. Off the bike, Bertine is a filmmaker, activist and author of four nonfiction books. As an advocate for equality in women’s sports, Bertine started the social activism movement Le Tour Entier in an effort to bring parity to women’s professional road cycling, starting with the Tour de France. We talk about her unique story of how she started cycling, the struggles (past and present) women go through to compete, the evolution of the Tour de France Femme and Bertine's heroic activism. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: Kathryn Bertine's books, films and foundation: Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic
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EP 280: Former USWNT Goalkeeper Saskia Webber
08/20/2024
EP 280: Former USWNT Goalkeeper Saskia Webber
Saskia Webber - NCAA All-American, Olympian, '99er, ACFC Investor and NWSL analyst - there isn't anything she hasn't accomplished in the soccer world. Her amazing career has helped paved the way for generations of USWNT players. We discuss the gold medal game against Brazil, Emma Hayes' special sauce, what it takes to be a success in goal, coaching on the college level, Scurry-Solo-Naeher and her new career as a NWSL analyst and reporter. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: [email protected] Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok:
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