Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy

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Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy is a fun, thoughtful, candid conversation with trailblazers in women’s sports and beyond about the joy and chaos of life.

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Episode 138: Scout Bassett and Alana Nichols

Paralympic superstars Scout Bassett and Alana Nichols join Laughter Permitted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Women's Sports Foundation and talk about their experiences serving as president of the Women's Sports Foundation, how sports came into their lives and their leadership styles. Plus, Scout, Alana and Julie share what they'd like to see for the future of women's sports. In the close of the show, Julie shares Lynn's favorite Billie Jean King story. Do you have a question, comment or deep thought for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min
30 OCT

Episode 137: Ashleigh Johnson

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and water polo superstar Ashleigh Johnson joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she was introduced to the sport of water polo, how she remains the only Black woman to compete for the U.S. in water polo at the Olympic level and how she hopes to be an example of what’s possible in the sport and beyond. She also shares her perspective of the U.S. women’s water polo team finishing fourth at the 2024 Paris Games and how she’s embracing saying, “Yes,” to new opportunities post-Olympics (which includes Fashion Week in New York City, hanging with Taylor Swift at the VMAs and more!). Plus, Ashleigh, who is considered the best goalkeeper in the world, dives into how her main goal is to simply “get the ball,” which propels her to limits even she can’t imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 3m
23 OCT

Episode 136: Sam Coffey

Olympic gold medalist and Portland Thorns star Sam Coffey joins Laughter Permitted to talk about the experience of winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, what it was like being led by USWNT head coach Emma Hayes and how the joy was real during her Olympic journey. Plus, Sam shares how she dealt with the disappointment of not making the World Cup roster in 2023 and what it was like when, a year later, she found out she’d made the Olympic team. Sam also delves into how she is intentional about living in the present moment and why she plays with her jersey tucked in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 8m
16 OCT

Episode 135: Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss

Olympic beach volleyball pair Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss join Laughter Permitted to talk about what it was like competing at the 2024 Paris Games (from a rain-soaked Opening Ceremonies to playing in front of LeBron James), how they joined forces at LSU and the unique way they solidified their playing partnership through creating a brand and business called “TKN.” Hear the story of how Julie was in the stands during an epic match that Taryn and Kristen played in a lightning storm under the Eiffel Tower (LeBron has a role in the saga). Plus, find out how Taryn and Kristen continue to work on their communication, and learn which one of them is more likely to make a complete stop at a stop sign. In Questions Permitted, Julie offers a listener advice on the college recruiting process. Have a question for comment for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 1m
9 OCT

Episode 134: Sarah Adam

Paralympic silver medalist Sarah Adam joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her experience of competing in wheelchair rugby at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, what it was like being the first woman on the U.S. wheelchair rugby team and how the sport came into her life. Sarah also shares how her identity as an athlete helped her cope with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis at the age of 25, how she embraced adaptive sports and how she views her role as a professor of occupational therapy. Plus, the Lynn Game has a unique tiebreak, and Sarah tells the hilarious story of her close call with smack talking. In the close, a listener suggests Julie try a new flavor of ice cream. Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. They welcome questions, deep thoughts and jokes. Producer’s Note: The Lynn Game is now three questions. The stakes have been raised! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
2 OCT

Episode 133: The Dopies!

Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 11 and hand out some Dopie Awards. Do you have question you'd like to get answered during Questions Permitted or a general comment to share with the hosts? Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. They also take jokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min
10 AUG

2024 Paris Olympics Episode 7: 99ers legends celebrate USWNT's Olympic gold medal!

In the final installment of the Laughter Permitted Olympics series, Julie blasts a Zoom link on the 99ers text thread after the U.S. wins gold at the Paris Games and Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Cindy Parlow Cone, Brandi Chastain, Michelle Akers, Joy Fawcett, Sara Whalen Hess, Saskia Weber, Shannon MacMillan and Tish Venturni Hoch join the podcast to celebrate the victory together. Mia shares what it was like being at the game, Cindy calls in from a bus headed to the team’s party and Akers wants to suit up for Emma Hayes. Plus, Brandi joins the Zoom party a little late and then Julie's off to the postgame party to meet up with Mia and Cindy and hopefully karaoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 min
7 AUG

2024 Paris Olympics Episode 6: Brandi Chastain and Julie are pumped as the USWNT goes for gold

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain and Julie dive into breaking down the USWNT’s 1-0 win over Germany, preview the gold medal game against Brazil and give their predictions for the final. Plus, Brandi has a nickname idea for the U.S.’s front three and Lynn gives her hot takes. Questions Permitted and Olympics Buzz are all about the fun, including ping pong, trampoline, Brandi's backyard Olympics, chocolate muffins in the Olympic Village and how Brandi and Julie once fought crime together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 min

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05/03/2019

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Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy is a fun, thoughtful, candid conversation with trailblazers in sports about the joy/chaos of life and sports. Julie is a former captain of the U.S. women's soccer team and won two Olympic gold medals and two World Cup titles during her almost two decades with the national team. She is now an analyst and reporter for ESPN and espnW and, most importantly, a donut savant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05/03/2019

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Julie Foudy

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Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy is a fun, thoughtful, candid conversation with trailblazers in women’s sports and beyond about the joy and chaos of life.