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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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Legends and Chaos from NWSL Championship Weekend!
Nov 2201:14:41Summary readyDescription: Gotham FC and the Spirit may be the main event this NWSL Championship weekend, but this was its own kind of show — a wild, joyful mix of women’s sports celebration, real talk, empowerment, and pure party energy. Our first LIVE pod at the Ally House in San Jose brought Julie and Abby together with Ally CMO Andrea Brimmer, Brandi Chastain, and Danielle Slaton, and once the competitive fire kicked in, the whole thing turned into hilarious, iconic chaos. It was everything we love about women’s sports in one room and one pod. Reserve a Spot at the Ally House for all of Saturday’s happenings in San Jose: https://www.ally.com/ally-house-2025/ Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: NWSL Awards and Best XI: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/players-step-out-and-celebrate-2025-season-at-nwsl-awards-presented-by-at-t Learn more about Andrea Brimmer and how Ally is changing the game: https://www.powerplays.news/p/how-ally-broke-the-vicious-cycle NWSL Championship Game: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/championship?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Known_Playoffs/Championship&utm_term=nwsl%20championship&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23211050588&gbraid=0AAAAAp8vocIJFf8g2xzLVGXxmuP137HvW&gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFmHpp8cko8Tfn3et2yfDbVZu03NbLkNADa0mpsKFmtQk-57IVgUeohoCwqEQAvD_BwE 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/
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Billie Jean King Had NO IDEA This Birthday Party Was Coming!
Nov 2000:54:33Summary readyDescription: Nobody has changed women’s sports — or the world — more than Billie Jean King. So for her 82nd birthday, we threw her the ultimate surprise party on Welcome to the Party… Billie had no clue what was coming: celebrity drop-ins, messages from icons, a look-alike contest from her hometown of Long Beach, and a birthday cake delivered on set by the one and only Ilana Kloss. Robin Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Holly Hunter, Rosie Casals, Lindsay Davenport, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Mary Carillo, Alex Rodriguez, Christiane Amanpour — they all popped in to celebrate the Kinger. Plus, Julie and Abby break down the 10 ways Billie Jean King changed the world, changed women’s sports, and quite literally changed people’s lives. (Trust us — every athlete playing today is living in the world she built.) RSVP to attend the Ally House in San Jose for NWSL Championship week Nov. 21-22 at https://www.ally.com/ally-house-2025 Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Billie Jean King Foundation: https://billiejeankingfoundation.org/ Women’s Sports Foundation: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/who-we-are/ The Ten Ways Billie Jean Has Changed The World: (Watch the episode to learn more!) She showed us the power of a UNIFIED women’s sports movement. She taught us to never settle for the crumbs. She showed millions of girls and women what they were capable of achieving. She showed the world what Women’s sports could be. She taught us that Girls who Play, become Girls who Lead: She shows us daily that Athlete activism is part of our very fiber. She made sure Title IX was fully realized. She made it known that Women not only had a seat at the table, but also owned a piece of that table. She preached from the very beginning that Women’s sports investments should not be based on sympathy, but strategy. She made sure Generation after generation could see what they could be. Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Shop tons of deals, including member-exclusive savings, all season long during the Season of Savings at https://www.shipt.com/
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What It Really Takes to Build a Pro Sports League with Jayna Hefford
Nov 1800:57:56Summary readyAfter years of different women’s hockey leagues trying to find their footing, the PWHL burst onto the scene with sold-out crowds, real momentum, and a model that’s actually working. We sit down with Jayna Hefford — a five-time Olympian, four-time gold medalist, Hockey Hall of Famer, and the PWHL’s Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. Alongside hosts Billie Jean King, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy, we dig into why this league is taking off, what finally clicked behind the scenes, and where the PWHL is headed next. RSVP to attend the Ally House in San Jose for NWSL Championship week Nov. 21-22 at https://www.ally.com/ally-house-2025 Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: More on Jayna Hefford: https://jaynahefford.com/ PWHL Schedule: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/schedule PWHL Takeover Tour: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/takeover-tour-2026 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. Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes -Go to https://im8health.com/WTTP for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order. -Shop tons of deals, including member-exclusive savings, all season long during the Season of Savings at https://www.shipt.com/
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The Real Story Behind WELCOME TO THE PARTY
Nov 1300:40:48Summary readyBefore there was Welcome to the Party, there was a chance meeting at an Angel City game. Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King revisit the moment that changed everything, the history between them, the unexpected timing, and the shift that followed. And Abby reveals why stepping into this show has brought her back to life. RSVP to attend the Ally House in San Jose for NWSL Championship week Nov. 21-22 at https://www.ally.com/ally-house-2025 Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Brandi Carlisle - Returning to myself: https://youtu.be/UTgD4AYJlJw?si=ikLc7i46wRzAUhpV The original nine: https://youtu.be/WCj8VJ-SXJ8?si=pTcfp7Gd_bfGp3jj Thank you to our sponsors: Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC Midlife is a Journey. Midi Is your Map: https://www.joinmidi.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 – The Party Begins 00:12 – “The Universe Brought Us Together” 04:05 – Why We’re Finally Telling Our Origin Story 05:09 – Abby’s Return to Women’s Sports 08:12 – The Angel City Moment That Sparked the Podcast 11:03 – Billie’s $1 Contract + The Original Nine 13:19 – The Advice That Changed Everything 16:17 – Passing the Fight Through Generations 24:42 – Why This Podcast Brought Us Back to Life 32:10 – What WTTP Is Really About: Community, Light & Women’s Sports
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Inside Nebraska Volleyball’s Undefeated Season with Dani Busboom Kelly
Nov 1101:17:54Summary readyNebraska is 24–0, the #1 team in the country, and Dani Busboom Kelly is the woman leading the charge. The former Husker star and John Cook protégé joins Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach to talk about building culture, mom life, cowboy hats, and what it’s like to coach a team that never loses. Oh—and Billie Jean King crashes the interview with a surprise call you don't want to miss! RSVP to attend the Ally House in San Jose for NWSL Championship week Nov. 21-22 at https://www.ally.com/ally-house-2025 Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Marta and Luana, an incredible act of sportsmanship: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQx-cbWEe_g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Keep up on the NWSL Playoff Race: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/ Kansas City, December — the 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Final Four: https://www.ncaa.com/sports/volleyball-women/d1 Washington celebrates their Big Ten Championship in honor of Mia: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ2mrFVEnXm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Emily Thames, Angelo State CRAZY goal: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQah07lABCQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 92,003 fans at Memorial Stadium on August 30, 2023, part of an event called "Volleyball Day in Nebraska: https://huskers.com/volleyballday Bergen Reilly warms up hands of Cambell Flynn as she enters the game: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DQRg0yqjIeP/ Roots of the Fight - Dani’s Billie Jean King Gear: https://www.rootsoffight.com/pages/search-results?q=billie+jean+king No place like Nebraska - ESPN Documentary: https://www.espn.com/watch/film/5c88f17e-df1c-41fd-9c73-ac0ccf3835de/no-place-like-nebraska Thank you to our sponsors: * Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC * RSVP to attend the Ally House in San Jose for NWSL Championship week Nov. 21-22 at https://www.ally.com/ally-house-2025 * Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ * Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com: https://www.ritual.com/welcometotheparty * Start your career coaching today at https://www.strawberry.me/welcometotheparty
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From Shark Attack to Paralympian to Marathoner, the unbreakable Ali Truwit
Nov 600:43:38Summary readyAt just 25, Ali Truwit has lived a story few could imagine — and even fewer could survive. Ali’s life forever changed when her left foot was bitten off by a shark off the coast of Atlantic waters while in Turks and Caicos with a friend and teammate from Yale - just days after her college graduation. Ali returned to the pool just six weeks later. And within a year, represented Team USA at the Paralympics - taking home two silver medals. Next, she set her sights on the New York City Marathon. In this powerful conversation, Billie Jean King, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy dive into Ali’s remarkable journey of resilience, purpose, and strength — from dumping tears out of her goggles to creating Stronger Than You Think, her foundation helping others heal through sport. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. honored Canadian hockey legend Marie-Philip Poulin by wearing her Team Canada jersey into Game 7 of the World Series: https://www.mlb.com/news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-wears-marie-philip-poulin-team-canada-jersey-to-world-series-game-7 Ali’s Foundation, Stronger Than You Think: https://strongerthanyouthink.org/ Ali’s book that helped her, When Bad Things Happen to Good People: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Happen-Good-People/dp/1400034728 Thank you to our sponsors: * Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC * Start your career coaching today at Strawberry.me: https://strawberry.me/?promotionCode=WELCOMETOTHEPARTY&utm_campaign=Natively&utm_source=youtube_and_podcast&utm_term=welcometotheparty Chapters: 00:00:00 Party Starts 00:00:22 Billie Jean King on the Dodgers’ Epic World Series 00:05:25 Meet Ali Truwit: Shark Attack Survivor Turned Paralympian 00:10:08 Running for a Cause – $220K for Prosthetic Blades 00:12:56 The Full-Circle NYC Marathon Moment 00:16:05 The Shark Attack Story 00:18:58 Turning Trauma into Purpose 00:20:41 From Survivor to Paralympian 00:24:46 Reliving the Trauma in Paris 00:26:57 “Stronger Than You Think” Documentary 00:27:53 Grief and the Athlete Mindset 00:29:22 The Power of Vulnerability 00:30:51 “Why Me?” and Gratitude 00:33:43 Marathon Finish with Her Mom 00:35:54 What’s Next For Ali – L.A. 2028
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Geno Auriemma: Transfer Portal Chaos, Tough Love & Finding Your Scab
Nov 401:05:08Summary readyUConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma does a drive by the pod — he’s got the rings in the trunk, stories in the glovebox — and nothing’s off limits. Geno talks about the next chapter of UConn basketball led by Azzi Fudd and rising star Sarah Strong, what it’s like coaching in a world of transfer portal chaos, and how the program keeps evolving through generations of stars like Taurasi, Bird, and Bueckers. Plus, he dishes out a few senior superlatives to some of his all-time greats. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: -TCS NYC Marathon winner Hellen Obiri embraces her family after the win: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQkHQcsCcWQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== -Geno shows off his 12 rings: https://www.tiktok.com/@brwsports/video/7496649276672544031 -NWSL Playoff Picture: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/playoffs -Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. arriving to the World Series Game 7 in a game-worn Marie-Philip Poulin Team Canada jersey: https://www.mlb.com/news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-wears-marie-philip-poulin-team-canada-jersey-to-world-series-game-7 -Cricket World Cup Final Highlights - India vs South Africa: https://youtu.be/frf8Drafn5A?si=gQSHPeAIg_Idr0_N 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/ -Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes
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What’s Haunting the NWSL?
Oct 3001:00:35Summary readyIn this special Halloween edition Orlando Pride VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director Haley Carter join the crew to dig into what’s haunting women’s soccer — from questions around the salary cap to how the league can keep its biggest stars playing at home. No jump scares — just a really good conversation you don’t want to miss. It’s a thoughtful look at how the NWSL is evolving, even as the ghosts of past challenges linger. ?? Zero tricks, all treats. Join the Party:Follow @welcometothepartyshow on:YouTube — @welcometothepartyshowInstagram — @welcometothepartyshowTikTok — @welcometothepartyshowEmail — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: - NWSL Collective Bargaining Agreement – https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41400681/nwsl-2024-cba-draft-free-agency-charter-flights-health-coverage-revenue-sharing - The Guardian: “The Women Who Saved the Afghan National Soccer Team” – https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/29/afghanistan-special-report-athletes-escape-kabul - USWNT players going to Europe isn’t an exodus. It’s an evolution - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6742302/2025/10/23/women-soccer-uswnt-european-league-players/ Thank You to our Sponsors:* Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC* Head to https://www.quince.com/Welcometotheparty for free shipping and 365-day returns.
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How the Las Vegas Aces Saved Their WNBA Season
Oct 2800:56:47Summary readyLas Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon joins Abby and Julie fresh off another WNBA championship run — and she’s got stories. She shares the best advice she ever got from Greg Popovich, the one thing she values more than any ring, and the real story behind her now-famous hooded blazer look. Plus, let us not forget the “Tootsie Roll” - Becky shares the history behind her famous dance moves. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: -America’s 25 most powerful women in sports: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2025/10/22/americas-most-powerful-women-in-sports-2025/ -Kate Douglass sets NEW WORLD RECORD with sub-50-second 100m free at Toronto World Cup: https://youtu.be/uaoi_Kqu9fs?si=3XHgzfkizit12qw0- - Becky doing the “Tootsie Roll”: https://x.com/WNBA/status/1979374839883534478 -Aj’a and Becky’s relationship: https://x.com/YahooSports/status/1974316954925380037-A New Documentary in the works about Becky: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/10/17/smac-2463-plan-documentary-on-aces-becky-hammon/?issueId=MFJ2T5F7BJC4DBVMOGF3TMQC4U 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. -Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes
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Parenting, Pressure, and Youth Sports
Oct 2300:45:16Summary readyThe party people asked—and Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy answered. From whether parents should coach their own kids, to how early specialization is hurting youth sports, to what they regret (and don’t) in life, this Q&A Power to the Party People episode has it all. Plus, Abby uses a Sharpie and lip gloss to teach Julie the real meaning of “offside.” Keep the Party Going: Linda Flanagan - Take Back The Game - https://lindaflanaganauthor.com Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC-Start your therapy journey today by visiting https://growtherapy.com/start/welcometotheparty/ -Start your career coaching today at https://www.strawberry.me/welcometotheparty
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