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 325: Soccer Shocks & Hockey Heat
11/10/2025
EP 325: Soccer Shocks & Hockey Heat
Host 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: Orlando Pride's Luana:
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EP 324: Comedian Trish Suhr
11/06/2025
EP 324: Comedian Trish Suhr
Host 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: Trish Suhr:
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EP 323: NWSL Quarters & Cricket Finals
11/04/2025
EP 323: NWSL Quarters & Cricket Finals
Host 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
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EP 322: Paralympic Gold Medalist Emma Schieck
10/30/2025
EP 322: Paralympic Gold Medalist Emma Schieck
Host 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: Emma Schieck: IG
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EP 321: USWNT & WNBA Coaching Carousel
10/27/2025
EP 321: USWNT & WNBA Coaching Carousel
Host 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: USWNT: WPBL:
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EP 320: ESPN Radio Talk Show Host CJ Silas
10/23/2025
EP 320: ESPN Radio Talk Show Host CJ Silas
Host 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: The CJ Silas Show: https://thecjsilasshow.com/
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EP 319: NWSL's Press, Riley & Barnes Retire
10/20/2025
EP 319: NWSL's Press, Riley & Barnes Retire
Erin 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: USWNT: Natalie Grabow: USA Volleyball Sitting National Team:
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EP 318: Author Clelia Castro-Malaspina
10/16/2025
EP 318: Author Clelia Castro-Malaspina
Host 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: Clelia: IG:
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EP 317: WNBA FINALS GAMES 3 + 4 RECAP
10/13/2025
EP 317: WNBA FINALS GAMES 3 + 4 RECAP
Host 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/
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EP 316: Sports Agent Emily Jo Roberts
10/09/2025
EP 316: Sports Agent Emily Jo Roberts
Host 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: Emily Jo Roberts IG:
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EP 315: WNBA FINALS GAMES 1 + 2 RECAP
10/06/2025
EP 315: WNBA FINALS GAMES 1 + 2 RECAP
Erin 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: NCAA Volleyball: https://www.ncaa.com/sports/volleyball-women/d1 Athletes Unlimited Volleyball: NWSL: Athlos:
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EP 314: Softball Hall of Famer Michele Smith (Best of)
07/08/2025
EP 314: Softball Hall of Famer Michele Smith (Best of)
Host 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: Athletes Unlimited Softball League:
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EP 313: Journalist & Author Jane McManus
06/24/2025
EP 313: Journalist & Author Jane McManus
Host 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: Jane McManus on IG: @janesports
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EP 312: Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Head Coach Shea Ralph
06/10/2025
EP 312: Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Head Coach Shea Ralph
Host 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: Follow Shea Ralph: https://www.instagram.com/coachshearalph/
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EP 311: Ice Hockey All-Star Madison Packer
05/27/2025
EP 311: Ice Hockey All-Star Madison Packer
Host 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: Email the show: Madison Packer:
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EP 310: Race Car Driver & BSI Racing Owner Shea Holbrook
05/13/2025
EP 310: Race Car Driver & BSI Racing Owner Shea Holbrook
Host 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: Mazda MX5 Cup Series: https://www.mx-5cup.com/
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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: erin@herlights.com 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: erin@herlights.com
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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: erin@herlights.com
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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: erin@herlights.com
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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: erin@herlights.com
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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: erin@herlights.com
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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: erin@herlights.com
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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: erin@herlights.com 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: 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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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: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: NCAA Volleyball Bracket: LOVB: https://www.lovb.com/
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