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Welcome to the Party
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What’s up, Party People! Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King welcome you to the women’s sports party. Whether you’ve been here all along or are looking to get in the game, you're invited. Twice a week, soccer legends and forever teammates Abby and Julie will be hanging with the change-makers and shot-takers in women’s sports while giving their perspectives on big issues and hot topics. Plus, there will be regular appearances by the LEGEND of legends Billie Jean King.
This show is on a mission to build a community that celebrates and elevates women’s sports. So bring it in, Party People, because Welcome to the Party is for YOU and the first Party Rule is: have a sh*t ton of fun.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Joy vs. Pressure: The Olympic Masterclass
Feb 2601:01:50Summary readyWhat can a country of 5 million teach the U.S. about winning? After Norway’s 18-gold domination at the Winter Games, Julie, Abby, and Billie Jean King sit down with legendary performance psychologist Dr. Colleen Hacker to unpack the real secret sauce: joy, autonomy, multiple sports and a radically different approach to youth athletics. From “Five Ring Fever” to Olympic pressure, this is a masterclass in mindset, mental health, and why the path to greatness might start with simply loving the game. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: From Norway to the American Way: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/from-norway-to-the-american-way/ About Dr.Colleen Hacker: https://sites.google.com/a/plu.edu/colleen-hacker/ Olympic Pressure: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/02/pressure-olympics-malinin-shiffrin/686097/ Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ -Get your business data all in one place using Intuit Quickbooks. Visit https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ to learn more. -Go to hairstory.com/welcometotheparty and use code PARTY15 at checkout for 15% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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OUR RESPONSE TO THE US MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM
Feb 2600:12:43Summary readyAfter a historic Olympic gold, the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team had a choice. They laughed at a joke targeting the women’s team. They didn’t apologize. They doubled down. And then they compounded it. This isn’t about one laugh. It’s about a pattern. Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach respond, not as pundits, but as women who have lived this script their entire careers. The minimization. The “boys will be boys.” The expectation that women should just be grateful to wear the jersey. There were multiple opportunities to repair the moment. Don’t laugh. Apologize. Take accountability. Don’t become a prop. Stand with your women’s team. This isn’t red vs. blue. It’s about respect. It’s about character. And it’s about ending the cycle of casual disrespect women in sports have endured for decades. We’re not moving on until behavior changes. No more silent solidarity. Not on our watch. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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GOLD MEDALS & POST-OLYMPIC BLUES
Feb 2400:56:05Summary readyOlympic joy, heartbreak, and chaos all in one episode. Billie Jean King joins Julie and Abby fresh off Milan to break down Team USA’s record gold medal haul, Norway’s dominance, and why American women delivered two-thirds of the medals. From Hillary Knight’s gold-medal magic to Chloe Kim’s sportsmanship, Elana Meyers Taylor’s pure joy, and the wild ski-jumping “Penisgate” controversy, nothing’s off limits. Plus: post-Olympic blues, big-moment letdowns, and Julie’s fourth attempt to finally beat Abby in Minute to Win It. Will she ever win? Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Penis Gate: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/06/penisgate-winter-olympics-ski-jumpers-acid-penis-health-risks-explainer The Winn Brothers: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/haley-winn-three-brothers-olympics-matching-looks/88714742007/ USA Women’s Hockey wins gold: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7058003/2026/02/19/usa-canada-olympics-womens-hockey-gold-medal/ Chloe Kim hugging Choi Ga after Ga wins gold: https://sports.yahoo.com/video/chloe-kim-hugging-choi-ga-142928062.html Women’s Sports Foundation Travel and Training Fund: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/wsf_programs/travel-training/ Elana Meyers Taylor Interview: The REAL Cost Of Chasing GOLD Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC - Get an annual membership to http://shipt.com/ and order groceries delivered to your door with zero fees for orders over $35+. Download the app today. - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://skims.com/. After your place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and Welcome to the Party! Check out the limited-edition Team USA collection at FIGS and get 15% off your first order at WearFigs.com with code FIXRX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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THE WILDEST PREGAME RITUALS YOU’VE EVER HEARD
Feb 1901:06:42Summary ready“Do superstitions even work?” “Yes.” Slap. Slap. Slap. This week on Welcome to the Party, Julie Foudy kicks things off solo (with cardboard cutouts of Abby Wambach and Billie Jean King in Milan, obviously) before diving into a women’s sports roundup from Mikaela Shiffrin making history to the U.S. women’s hockey team chasing gold, plus a fresh-look USWNT roster under Emma Hayes. Then Abby joins and it devolves beautifully: 100-step pregame routines, water bottle flips, same game underwear for four years, and the infamous three self-slaps before kickoff. Are superstitions secret weapons or mental traps? Either way…we’re letting it ride. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: USWNT SheBelieves Cup Roster: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025/10/hayes-names-26-player-uswnt-training-camp-roster-october-matches-against-portugal-new-zealand Savy King’s incredible story: https://youtu.be/5XWP6HTvdug?si=8QoNLawOCO27Ga7v Savy King’s nonprofit, Savy King of Hearts: https://savykingofhearts.org/about/ Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ -Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ to get your go to items for game day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Winter Games Diary: Women’s Hockey is Dominating & Abby’s Borrowing Euros
Feb 1700:50:34Summary readyAbby and Billie Jean King check in from Milan with a Winter Games diary you honestly couldn’t script. USA Women’s Hockey is dominating on the ice, the arena energy is electric, and the city is buzzing. From superfans in full red-white-and-blue to an unexpected €10 moment at the Duomo, this is what the Games actually feel like on the ground. Dominance, chaos, and a little jet lag…welcome to Milan. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Watch The Rise: The Inaugural Season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/the-rise-the-inaugural-season-of-the-pwhl Watch The Rise: Gold Medal Girls of the X-Games: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/the-rise-the-gold-medal-girls-of-the-xgames/ Follow Marissa Kumari Tandon on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube @marissakumari Check out our Interview with Elana Meyers Taylor - the Gold Medal winning Bobsledder: The REAL Cost Of Chasing GOLD https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=OO-1fu95GSKGBZEi&v=IWrd9o_cuQ4&feature=youtu.be Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes -Head to https://www.quince.com/Welcometotheparty for free shipping and 365-day returns. -Check out the limited-edition Team USA collection at FIGS and get 15% off your first order at WearFigs.com with code FIXRX. -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ -Shop deals and member-exclusive savings all season long at https://www.shipt.com/ -You need some GOODLES mac and cheese in your life! Trust me, you and your whole family will love them. Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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THE REAL COST OF CHASING GOLD
Feb 1200:48:52Summary readyElana Meyers Taylor has competed in four Winter Olympic Games. She’s won five Olympic medals. She’s the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympic history. And she’s still chasing gold. But what makes Elana extraordinary isn’t just what she’s done on the ice, it’s how she’s doing it. In this conversation, Abby, Julie, and Billie Jean sit down with the bobsled legend to talk about switching sports after a failed Olympic softball dream, driving one of the most physically brutal events in the Games, and what it really feels like to pull G-forces that can wreck your spine. They also dive into something bigger: motherhood on tour. Elana travels the world with her two young sons, both deaf, one with Down syndrome, learning ASL as a family while navigating a sport that still doesn’t financially support mothers the way it should. She opens up about sponsorships, childcare costs, why she may walk away with debt instead of a paycheck, and how she’s helping change what’s possible for parents in Olympic sport. This is a conversation about resilience, representation, and attacking the track of your life head on, even when the odds, and the infrastructure, aren’t built for you. Party People, buckle up. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: -Save: The Katie Meyer Story | E60 -The US Curling team beats Italy to advance: https://youtu.be/9R1riGWFR-0?si=k8_dtggBxlM-jeqF -Kendall Coyne Schofield's son gets puck mid-game: https://youtu.be/9bQIbSBB_9A?si=HEWSaR6cqQFQFk6R -Olympic schedule: https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule -Follow Elana Meyers Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/elanameyerstaylor/ Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ 00:00:00 – Welcome00:05:05 – The record Elana's quietly chasing00:11:15 – What 5 G’s really feel like00:14:30 – “My back is trashed”, the physical toll00:21:45 – Four months in Europe with two little kids00:28:00 – The cost of childcare, travel, and chasing gold00:31:40 – Why she could walk away in debt00:39:00 – “Attack the track” — the mindset shift00:42:30 – What she wants her boys to see00:45:00 – What this Olympic run really means Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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"I Was The First Athlete To Be Outed"
Feb 1000:56:52Summary readyOur hosts, Billie Jean King and Abby Wambach speak openly about the impact of Heated Rivalry and how it mirrors their own personal journeys. Then we’re crashing practice to celebrate the NYU women’s basketball team and their record-breaking run. And the Winter Olympics have officially taken over, and this week’s party starter is all about the moments and meaning behind the headlines. Olympic reporter and creator Marissa Tandon joins Abby, Julie, and Billie Jean to break down what’s unfolding in Milan and Cortina, from Team USA’s thrilling figure skating gold to Ilya Malinin’s history-making backflip, Amber Glenn’s resilience on the biggest stage, and the layers beneath the results that make women’s sports so compelling right now. The conversation also hits Lindsey Vonn’s fearless return, Breezy Johnson’s razor-thin downhill win, Hilary Knight chasing Olympic history, and why Chloe Kim’s ability to settle her nerves never stops impressing. Then it’s Coffee with the Kinger, and it’s one of those conversations that lingers. Billie Jean King leads a candid discussion sparked by Coco Gauff being filmed in what she believed was a private moment after her Australian Open loss. Together, the trio unpack emotional expression in elite sports, the reality of constant cameras, and the double standards female athletes still navigate. The conversation widens to legacy, visibility, and why stories like Heated Rivalry resonate far beyond the screen, especially for young athletes who are watching and learning what’s possible. From Olympic pressure to personal truth, this episode captures what Welcome to the Party does best: honoring where the game’s been, naming where it is, and asking what it takes to move it forward. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Brandi Carlile Sings America the Beautiful at Super Bowl LX Follow NYU Women’s Hoops: https://www.instagram.com/nyuwomenshoops/ Read about NYU Women’s Basketball: https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47868788/nyu-women-team-sets-div-iii-mark-82nd-straight-win Olympic Schedule: https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule Follow Marissa Tandon on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube @marissakumari Coco releases her frustrations after Australian Open Loss: https://x.com/tntsports/status/2016078126741151958?s=20 Coco discusses the incident: https://x.com/TheTennisLetter/status/2016097716435402855?s=20 Gamechangers Book Series: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/g69595109/heated-rivalry-game-changers-rachel-reid-books-in-order/ Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC - Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more by visiting https://www.functionhealth.com/tcm/party - Get 15 percent off your first order at Wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX. - Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push, and go. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com - Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes - Learn more about Intuit QuickBooks at https://quickbooks.intuit.com/! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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THE FASTEST RISE IN OLYMPIC HISTORY
Feb 500:45:55Summary readyFour months. That’s how long it took Erin Jackson to go from stepping onto the ice for the very first time to earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic speedskating team. What followed was one of the most unbelievable journeys in sports: Olympic gold in Beijing, decided by eight hundredths of a second, and history made as the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal. In this episode, Erin takes us inside the full arc, from roller derby alter egos and inline skating dominance to the terrifying, character-building grind of Special Forces, and the mental resilience it takes to start over in a brand new sport at 24. She opens up about the heartbreak of Olympic Trials, the selfless act by teammate Brittany Bowe that changed everything, the pressure of the biggest moments, and what it means to carry visibility into winter sports. With Milan Cortina beginning, Erin reflects on a milestone just announced: being named a U.S. flag bearer, an honor that underscores not just her excellence on the ice, but her impact far beyond it. She also shares how she’s navigating injuries, defending her title, and chasing another gold, all while staying grounded, analytical, and unapologetically herself. Equal parts mind-blowing, emotional, and inspiring, this is a reminder that it’s never too late to start and that sometimes the wildest paths lead straight to the podium. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Tools to help you watch the Olympics: Get to know the Winter Olympic Athletes: https://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes Hometown USA Winter Olympians - State: https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/team-usa-athletes-winter-olympics-states-where-from-map-2026-milan-rcna256011 About Oli-Your AI buddy for the Olympics: https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/oli-nbcuniversals-ai-powered-olympic-guide-returns-with-enhanced-features-to-provide-fans-with-up-to-date-info-about-nbcus-coverage-of-the-milan-cortina-2026-olympic-winter-games The Olympic Schedule: https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule Explainer Videos: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/allianz-sport-explainers Your Olympic Angels Ross Stevens: https://www.usopc.org/news/2025/march/04/united-states-olympic-paralympic-committee-and-united-states-olympic-paralympic-foundation-announce-100-million-gift-to-support-post-games-financial-security-for-team-usa-athletes Follow Flavor Flav’s Olympic adventures:https://www.instagram.com/flavorflavofficial/ Alice Milliat Learn more about Alice:https://www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/alice-milliat-pioneer-womens-sport Follow: Herstory_Feminism https://www.instagram.com/p/DT6MSIdCHWy/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Wandering Womb theory:https://www.wired.com/2014/05/fantastically-wrong-wandering-womb/ Erin Jackson Follow Erin Jackson:@SpeedyJ Erin Jackson becomes the first black woman to win individual gold in the Winter Olympics: https://youtube.com/shorts/uCaKO3FeQXI?si=bZWDf4QuCLhnA_22 Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC - Quickbooks: Your numbers, your data, your insights — everything is finally in one place. You can actually see what’s going on with your business and move forward with confidence at Intuit Quickbooks. Learn more about Intuit QuickBooks at https://quickbooks.intuit.com/. - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Fight to Keep Girls Playing
Feb 300:49:55Summary readyThis special Party Starter begins with a quick celebration: Billie Jean King fresh off Sundance, where a new documentary about her life premiered to phenomenal reviews. The moment sets the tone for an episode rooted in legacy, impact, and what comes next. From there, Julie Foudy, Abby Wambach, and Billie Jean turn their focus to National Girls & Women in Sports Day and why it still matters. Founded by Billie Jean alongside the Women’s Sports Foundation, the day is both a celebration and a reminder of unfinished work. Since 1974, the Foundation has invested more than $115 million in research, advocacy, and community programs to expand access and opportunity for girls and women in sports. Using data from the Women’s Sports Foundation, the trio breaks down where progress has been made, where inequality persists, and why visibility at the pro level doesn’t automatically translate to access on the ground. They spotlight organizations across the country showing up for girls right now, then go deeper with personal reflections on belonging, leadership, resilience, and the critical role adults play in keeping girls in the game. And because this is Welcome to the Party, it all builds to a familiar showdown: Julie and Abby face off once again on the Peloton Tread. Pressure is a privilege but will third time finally be the charm? Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Let’s keep the girls playing. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: -Give me the Ball reviewed at Sundance! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/give-me-the-ball-review-billie-jean-king-espn-1236487989/ -Learn more about The Women’s Sports Foundation: www.WomensSportsFoundation.org -Find a local organization celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/get-involved/ngwsd/ -Learn more about Flo Hyman: https://www.volleyhall.org/flo-hyman.html -I9 Sports Gains are for the Girls: https://www.i9sports.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC The Women's Sports Foundation goal is simple: to ensure every girl and woman has the chance to play, compete, and lead. Learn more www.womenssportsfoundation.org Your numbers, your data, your insights — everything is finally in one place. Learn more about Intuit QuickBooks at quickbooks.com. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Quince.com/WELCOMETOTHEPARTY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Check out the limited-edition Team USA collection and get 15 % off your first order at Wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX.
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From Air Mattresses to Sold-Out Arenas: Kendall Coyne Schofield
Jan 2900:52:05Summary readyOlympic champion and women’s hockey force Kendall Coyne Schofield joins the party in full flight, still one of the fastest players on the planet, a mom to two-year-old Drew, and a key architect behind the rise of the PWHL. Kendall takes us inside the real grind that used to define “pro” women’s hockey (think air mattresses, tiny paychecks, and constant “ifs”), and how a single phone call helped spark a league built to last for generations. She also relives her iconic NHL All-Star “fastest skater” moment, what it meant to carry an entire sport on her shoulders, and why the conversation it sparked mattered even more than the time on the clock. Plus: the Canada–USA rivalry, the mindset shift after silver in 2022, and why “pressure is a privilege” hits different when you’re chasing gold with your kid watching...this time, on the road to Milano Cortina. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Watch Abby’s Oscar Nominated Film “Come See Me in the Good Light”: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/come-see-me-in-the-good-light/umc.cmc.27uh51l7oh3ghql2gxb6xvb1s Kendall’s Book “As Fast as Her”: https://bit.ly/49ugklt Kendall in NHL All Star Competition: Kendall Coyne Schofield makes history in Fastest Skater How the PWHL was formed: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/professional-womens-hockey-league-how-pwhl-was-formed-and-why-top-players-have-high-hopes-for-new-league/ Thank you to our sponsors: -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at https://www.onepeloton.com/ -Get an annual membership to http://shipt.com/ and order groceries delivered to your door with zero fees for orders over $35+. Download the app today. -Get 20% off your order at http://cozyearth.com/em-cgi/btag/ with code WTTP. -Get your business data all in one place using Intuit Quickbooks. Visit https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ to learn more. Check out the limited-edition Team USA collection at FIGS and get 15% off your first order at WearFigs.com with code FIXRX. Chapters: 00:00 — Begin 01:24 — “Come See Me in the Good Light” — Abby’s Oscar Nomination 08:32 — Kendall Coyne Schofield 13:49 — “It was never about playing in the league…it was about building it.” 14:08 — Sponsors + legitimacy: how the league gets real 16:54 — Post-Olympics doesn’t go silent anymore 18:20 — Motherhood + the “new beginning” mindset 43:22 — Party Poppers: Blind Ranking
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