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  1. She Walked Into the NBA’s Biggest Mess and Fixed It

    4D AGO

    She Walked Into the NBA’s Biggest Mess and Fixed It

    March Madness is in full swing and the chaos is only getting started. From bracket battles and Cinderella runs to the Sweet 16 matchups you can’t miss, Julie and Abby break it all down. But this episode goes deeper, highlighting Lauren Betts and the powerful impact of speaking openly about mental health, and how it’s translating directly to performance on the court. Plus, the crew celebrates a huge moment for Save: the Katie Meyer Story and why this story continues to matter. Then, they’re joined by the legendary Billie Jean King to talk legacy, representation, and why women’s history is far from finished. And finally, don’t miss their conversation with Cynt Marshall, the leader who stepped into one of the NBA’s most toxic workplaces and completely transformed it. This one’s about basketball, yes, but also about truth, leadership, and what happens when people decide to change the game.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: Katie’s Save Website - https://katiessave.org/ How to contact your local representative to help pass Katie Meyer’s Law: ​​https://katiessave.org/hr5545/ Watch Save: The Katie Meyer Story: Save: The Katie Meyer Story | E60 Suicide prevention hotline: 📞988 National Women’s History Month IF/THEN Initiative: https://www.ifthenshecan.org/ IF/THEN Collection: https://www.ifthencollection.org/ Lyda Hill Philanthropies: https://www.lydahillphilanthropies.org/ #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit: https://ifthenexhibit.org/ #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit: Game Changers, Press release https://www.ifthenshecan.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Game-Changers-Release-FINAL.pdf And on social: @ifthenshecan National Women’s History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/ Follow and Hype up our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competitors: The RE-CAP show: https://re-website.com/pages/recapshow?srsltid=AfmBOoor3S1KP5mHb26PRTMpzLWKaEnY1X2Gsbs_ZobDqQgVOdnp63Vc and social: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ The Women’s Game: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensGameMiB and social: https://www.instagram.com/womensgamemib/ Good Game with Sarah Spain: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/  Time Wasting: https://justwomenssports.com/time-wasting/ and social: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Coach Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jcubedhax/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax A Touch More: March Madness Schedule: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2026-03-23/2026-march-madness-womens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates-times Cynt Marshall’s legacy at the Dallas Mavericks: https://www.nba.com/mavs/cynt-marshalls-mavs-legacy Cynt Marshall’s book, You’ve Been Chosen: https://www.amazon.com/Youve-Been-Chosen-Thriving-Unexpected/dp/B09RTSJ7KP/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -This episode of Welcome To The Party is brought to you by McDonald’s Big Arch Burger! -To try Hairstory for yourself, go to hairstory.com/welcometotheparty and use code PARTY15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  -If you’re 45 or older and at average risk, ask your healthcare provider about screening for colon cancer with the Cologuard test. You can also request a Cologuard prescription today at Cologuard.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 23m
  2. The Biggest Stories in Women’s March Madness Right Now

    6D AGO

    The Biggest Stories in Women’s March Madness Right Now

    March Madness is in full chaos mode and Welcome to the Party is right in the middle of it. Julie, Abby, and Kinger break down bracket madness (including their own 1,000+ person pod challenge), wild leaderboard swings, and the moments everyone’s talking about, from buzzer beaters to emotional coaching clips that gave Abby full-body chills. Plus, the Party Starter covers a stacked week in women’s sports: NCAA hockey dynasties, Virginia’s swimming dominance, major FIFA coaching changes, and a record-breaking contract in the NWSL. Then, hoops expert Jordan Robinson joins to unpack the game-changing new WNBA CBA, why it’s bigger than just salaries, how it reshapes the future of women’s sports, and what it means for the next generation of players.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Instagram — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ TikTok — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: WNBA/CBA Agreement: https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-wnbpa-tentative-cba-deal-2026 Follow and Hype up our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competitors: The RE-CAP show: https://re-website.com/pages/recapshow?srsltid=AfmBOoor3S1KP5mHb26PRTMpzLWKaEnY1X2Gsbs_ZobDqQgVOdnp63Vc and social: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ The Women’s Game: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensGameMiB and social: https://www.instagram.com/womensgamemib/ Good Game with Sarah Spain: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/  Time Wasting: https://justwomenssports.com/time-wasting/ and social: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjV3A7j3Ll/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Coach Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jcubedhax/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax A Touch More: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-touch-more-with-sue-bird-megan-rapinoe/id1510142364 and on Social: https://www.instagram.com/atouchmore/ March Madness Schedule: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2026-03-23/2026-march-madness-womens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates-times   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -This episode of Welcome To The Party is brought to you by McDonald’s Big Arch Burger! -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. --Join the loyalty program for renters at https://www.bilt.com/podcast-overviewutm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast__test_awareness_prospecting_growth_welcometotheparty___ -Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://skims.com/welcome. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and Welcome to the Party! -Join us and CARE this International Women’s Day and Women’s History month to help level the playing field for women. Sign the pledge at http://www.care.org/pledge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  3. Caitlin Clark’s Former Coach, Lisa Bluder Makes Her March Madness Pick

    MAR 19

    Caitlin Clark’s Former Coach, Lisa Bluder Makes Her March Madness Pick

    March Madness is here, and before locking in their brackets, Julie and Abby bring in one of the best minds in women’s basketball: legendary former Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. After 40 years on the sidelines and 18 NCAA tournament appearances, Bluder joins the party from vacation in Cancun to break down the women’s bracket, share her thoughts on the biggest matchups, talk Cinderella teams, and reveal who she thinks will win it all. The conversation goes deeper than picks. Bluder reflects on coaching Caitlin Clark, how Iowa landed her, what made her different, and how culture, leadership, and trust helped shape one of the most iconic players in the game. She also opens up about retirement, the evolution of women’s basketball, and why this era of the sport feels bigger than ever. Plus, Julie and Abby open the show by showing support for the Iranian women’s national team, highlight the inequities women’s sports have faced even in branding, and get fired up for their podcast bracket challenge.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Instagram — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ TikTok — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: Join our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competition: Follow and Hype up our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competitors: The RE-CAP show and social: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ The Women’s Game and social: https://www.instagram.com/womensgamemib/ Good Game with Sarah Spain Time Wasting and social: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjV3A7j3Ll/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Coach Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jcubedhax/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax Coach Bluder recommended books:  Wolfpack by Abby Wambach Pressure is a Privilege by Billy Jean King Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Update: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-womens-soccer-team-arrive-back-iran-after-some-withdrew-asylum-claim-2026-03-18/ NYU Women’s Hoops: https://www.instagram.com/nyuwomenshoops/   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Join us and CARE this International Women’s Day and Women’s History month to help level the playing field for women. Sign the pledge at ⁠https://www.care.org/pledge/ -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ -You can also request a Cologuard prescription today at http://cologuard.com/podcast -This episode of Welcome To The Party is brought to you by McDonald’s Big Arch Burger! -Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ to get your go to items for game day.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  4. WHY UCLA MIGHT BE THE TEAM NOBODY WANTS TO PLAY

    MAR 17

    WHY UCLA MIGHT BE THE TEAM NOBODY WANTS TO PLAY

    This week on Welcome to the Party, Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach are joined by two stars from one of the hottest teams in the country: UCLA’s Lauren Betts and Charlisse Leger-Walker. With March Madness here and the Bruins looking like a serious title threat, the conversation gets into confidence, chemistry, pressure, and why this UCLA team feels different. Lauren opens up about handling the spotlight, embracing her identity on and off the court, and why she believes this team is ready for the moment, while Charlisse shares how the squad’s viral dance routine came together, what makes this group so close, and how joy has become part of their secret sauce. Julie and Abby also bring the usual party starter energy with stories from Abby’s night at the Oscars, Angel City’s huge 4–0 win, Savvy King’s emotional return, and all the latest women’s sports headlines. It’s funny, heartfelt, competitive, and full of the kind of energy that makes this show such a good time.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: Join our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competition   Abby’s Documentary about the life and death of poet Andrea Gibson; Come See Me in the Good Light Angel City Star Savy Kings’ charity: https://savykingofhearts.org/ UCLA Hoops Documentary, You See LA: https://youtu.be/Ga0OcgAn9jg?si=TajAR6l4nYwmeZ4p Follow Oksana Masters: https://www.instagram.com/oksanamasters/ Follow the Paralympic athletes: https://www.instagram.com/paralympics/ NWSL Results: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/ Bras for Girls: https://www.brasforgirls.org/ Witness History, PWHL’s First Nationally Televised Game: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/hockey/2026/03/12/pwhl-womens-hockey-national-tv-broadcast/89106087007/ Follow and Hype up our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competitors: The RE-CAP show: https://re-website.com/pages/recapshow?srsltid=AfmBOoor3S1KP5mHb26PRTMpzLWKaEnY1X2Gsbs_ZobDqQgVOdnp63Vc and social: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ The Women’s Game: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensGameMiB and social: https://www.instagram.com/womensgamemib/ Good Game with Sarah Spain: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/  Time Wasting: https://justwomenssports.com/time-wasting/ and social: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjV3A7j3Ll/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Coach Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jcubedhax/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax COMPETE against all these great pods ⬆️ and our WttP squad; Abby, Julie, and Billie Jean King. Here’s the link to our Welcome to the March Madness Party bracket challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=73442c55-bf71-4500-bbe6-b86262b197cb Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Join us and CARE this International Women’s Day and Women’s History month to help level the playing field for women. Sign the pledge at ⁠https://www.care.org/pledge/ -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  5. Why Alyssa Naeher Almost Walked Away From Soccer

    MAR 12

    Why Alyssa Naeher Almost Walked Away From Soccer

    Two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Alyssa Naeher joins the party and she’s bringing one of the best stories we’ve heard all season. At a moment when she was seriously considering retirement, a chance encounter with tennis legend Billie Jean King delivered a message that changed everything: “You’re not done yet.” Naeher opens up to Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach about that surreal moment, what kept her in the game, and how she’s navigating her 14th season in the NWSL as one of the league’s last original players. They also talk about the mindset of elite goalkeepers, the importance of leadership inside a locker room, and why the smallest gestures from teammates can shape an entire career. Plus, Julie and Abby break down the upcoming 2026 NWSL season, expansion teams, and the return of the league’s most electric stars. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to stay at the top of the game for more than a decade this episode is it.   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 -Join us and CARE this International Women’s Day and Women’s History month to help level the playing field for women. Sign the pledge at ⁠care.org/pledge -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ -If you're ready to break the wash-grease-repeat cycle, head to https://hairstory.com/welcometotheparty and use code PARTY15 at checkout for 15% off your first order. - You can also request a Cologuard prescription today at Cologuard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  6. Hilary Knight & Brittany Bowe: Gold, Love, and the Olympics

    MAR 10

    Hilary Knight & Brittany Bowe: Gold, Love, and the Olympics

    Olympians Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe join the party fresh off one of the most surreal weeks of their lives: winning Olympic gold, breaking records, appearing on late night TV…and getting engaged. Hilary, captain of Team USA hockey, reflects on winning gold while playing through a torn MCL and becoming the all-time leading scorer in U.S. Olympic women’s hockey history. Brittany, a world-record speed skater and four-time Olympian, shares what it was like watching the gold medal game from the stands, and the emotional moment Hilary tied the game with less than two minutes left. The two also tell the incredible behind-the-scenes story of their Olympic Village proposal, Brittany’s legendary act of sportsmanship that helped teammate Erin Jackson win historic gold in Beijing, and what it’s like watching the person you love compete on the world’s biggest stage. Plus: a chaotic round of Party Poppers (Couples Edition) where we learn who’s more competitive, who’s the bigger trash talker, and which Olympian might come out of retirement for the 2030 Games.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: Pre-order Jordan Robinson’s Court Queens Book: https://www.amazon.com/Court-Queens-Celebrate-Players-Basketball/dp/B0FGX73CKW Follow Jordan Robinson: Instagram @JordanLigons or TikTok @HeyJordanRobinson  Paralympics Schedule and Results: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/paralympic-games/schedule 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 -Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com https://www.onepeloton.com/ -Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://skims.com/welcome. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and Welcome to the Party!  -Join us and CARE this International Women’s Day and Women’s History month to help level the playing field for women. Sign the pledge at care.org/pledge -This episode of Welcome To The Party is brought to you by McDonald’s Big Arch Burger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  7. Katie Meyer’s Lasting Legacy

    MAR 3

    Katie Meyer’s Lasting Legacy

    Four years after the loss of their daughter, Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, Steve and Gina Meyer join us to talk about grief, justice, and what comes next. With the lawsuit now settled, they share how they’re working alongside Stanford, expanding the impact of Katie Meyer’s Law, and turning unimaginable pain into protection for students everywhere. This is about legacy, accountability, and making sure no family walks this road alone.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: Katie's Save How to contact your local representative to help pass Katie Meyer’s Law ​​https://katiessave.org/hr5545/ Watch: Save: The Katie Meyer Story Suicide prevention hotline: 📞988 National Women’s History Museum National Women’s History Museum videos:  -She Is Not a Footnote -Women’s contributions being overlooked -Women are represented in less than 15% of all history taught -Lyda Hill Philanthropies - Science is the answer Unrivaled Championship Learn more about Athlete’s Unlimited and Odyssey Sims Championship: https://auprosports.com/basketball/ Hilary Knight and Megan Keller on Saturday Night Live Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m
  8. Julia Gets Wise with Billie Jean King

    04/24/2024

    Julia Gets Wise with Billie Jean King

    Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 80-year-old tennis pro, activist, and LGBTQ+ icon Billie Jean King. Billie Jean delves into the nature of leadership, visualization, and her long journey towards self-acceptance. Inspired by the sports legend, Julia asks Billie Jean for advice about her niece’s college soccer career, as well as revealing the original spark that lit her own love of sports. Additionally, Julia’s mom, Judy, reflects on her generation's acceptance of societal norms and the transformative power of the feminist movement.   Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.   Keep up with Billie Jean King @billiejeanking on Instagram.   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    For exclusive discount codes and more information about our sponsors, visit https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m
  9. The Next Billion-Dollar Women’s League

    MAR 5

    The Next Billion-Dollar Women’s League

    Women’s sports has officially entered its billion-dollar era. The Women's National Basketball Association and the National Women's Soccer League have both crossed the billion-dollar valuation mark shifting the conversation from “Is this sustainable?” to “Who’s next?” In this episode, Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach debate which women’s league will be the next to break through. Abby makes the case for pro volleyball, pointing to the rapid rise of League One Volleyball and surging NCAA viewership. Julie argues for flag football, fueled by backing from the National Football League and its inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics. To strengthen their cases, they’re joined by Olympic medalist Kelsey Robinson Cook and world champion quarterback Diana Flores. It’s a spirited debate but it’s also a bigger conversation about growth, investment, and what it takes to build lasting power in women’s sports. Because when one league wins, the entire ecosystem moves forward.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: International Women’s Day Gift Directory Paralympics schedule Follow Diana Flores Diana’s Flag Football For Dummies Follow Kelsey Robinson Cook   Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Join us and CARE this International Women’s Day and Women’s History month to help level the playing field for women. Sign the pledge at care.org/pledge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  10. Joy vs. Pressure: The Olympic Masterclass

    FEB 26

    Joy vs. Pressure: The Olympic Masterclass

    What 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

    1h 2m
  11. OUR RESPONSE TO THE US MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM

    FEB 26 ·  BONUS

    OUR RESPONSE TO THE US MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM

    After 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

    13 min
  12. Episode 1257 - Billie Jean King

    08/30/2021

    Episode 1257 - Billie Jean King

    Billie Jean King is forever remembered as the winner of the Battle of the Sexes, but the battles she fought for equal pay and non-discrimination are still reverberating today. Billie talks with Marc about her realization at 12 years old that she needed to fight for equality, her founding of the Women's Tennis Association, and her advice for today's players. They also talk about the mental and emotional toll of sports for all athletes, which were compounded for Billie as she struggled with her sexuality and suffered from an eating disorder. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  13. Billie Jean King: tennis, activism, and the fight for equality

    JAN 27

    Billie Jean King: tennis, activism, and the fight for equality

    In this episode, Christiane is joined by a special guest during her holiday in Australia: the legendary Billie Jean King. They discuss how Billie won her battle for equal prize money during her tennis career, how much progress has been made in the overall fight for equality in society over the past 50 years, and what more still needs to be done for real equality to be achieved. Billie also reveals how her famous 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Bobby Riggs in 1973 came about, what she made of the recent match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka which was controversially billed under the same title - and why more current of the current generation should seek advice from former players. Plus, BJK gives joins Christiane in giving a Recommendation! Contact us at: amanpourpod@global.com For more content, please follow us: Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/@AmanpourPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanpourpod X: https://x.com/AmanpourPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Christiane-Amanpour-Presents BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amanpourpod.bsky.social

    33 min
  14. Introducing: Sports History This Week

    06/22/2022

    Introducing: Sports History This Week

    June 23, 1972. President Richard Nixon’s men broke into the Watergate complex just six days earlier. He’s attempting some damage control, but in between meetings with his staff, Nixon signs a new bill into law – the Educational Amendments of 1972. He isn’t aware of it at the time, but Title IX of this law will change women’s sports forever. The bill’s passage comes after years of campaigning, and the most prominent face of this movement is one of the great athletes of her era: Billie Jean King. Today, Billie Jean King sits down with Sports History This Week to unpack her role in this monumental legislation. How did she use her platform to fight for gender equality in athletics? And after the passage of Title IX, how did she literally battle for women everywhere? Special thanks to our guests: Billie Jean King, a champion of tennis and of equality, and Susan Ware, historian and author of Game, Set, Match: Billie Jean King and the Revolution in Women's Sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  15. Inside the WNBA's High Stakes Negotiations with Madame President Nneka Ogwumike

    12/16/2025

    Inside the WNBA's High Stakes Negotiations with Madame President Nneka Ogwumike

    WNBA superstar and Players Association president Nneka Ogwumike joins Welcome to the Party at a pivotal moment for women’s basketball, with the league’s CBA set to expire on January 9 and real questions swirling about revenue sharing, housing, trust, and the future of the WNBA. Nneka pulls back the curtain on what’s actually happening inside negotiations, why this moment feels different than past CBAs, and what’s truly at stake for players across the league. She also explains her headline-making decision to sign with Project B, the new global league offering equity and expanded opportunity—raising bigger questions about power, ownership, and where women’s basketball is headed next.   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 -Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ to get your go to items for game day.  -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/ -Ready to feel your best and write your second act script? Visit -https://www.joinmidi.com/ today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit for perimenopause and menopause support.  -Find the perfect for you - visit www.thirdlove.com!  -Getting contacts doesn’t have to be a hassle. Let 1-800Contacts get you the contact lenses you need right now. Order online at https://www.1800contacts.com or download the free 1-800 Contacts app today.   Chapters:  00:00 Begin 04:43 Party Starter: Lindsay Vonn’s 83 World Cup Win, USA Women’s Hockey dominates Canada, NCAA Women’s Volleyball, NWSL Trinity Rodman update. 25:46 CBA and Project B explained 31:19 Nneka Ogwumike joins the party  44:12 Nneka Explains Revenue Share 46:52 Nneka on CBA Deadlines  55:20 Nneka on ProjectB 59:10 Nneka for President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
  16. Ep 179 - We Serve You Billie Jean King!

    12/14/2021

    Ep 179 - We Serve You Billie Jean King!

    Yes, you read it right. Billie Jean King - tennis legend, women’s sports pioneer, activist and social icon… she’s on the show! Also, if there’s time, we’ll get to another iconic woman in history: It’s Mailbag! Captain Crinkle Edition GUEST Billie Jean King https://www.billiejeanking.com/  HOUSE BAND Rajnar Vajra http://rajnarvajra.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m
  17. Billie Jean King

    07/15/2018

    Billie Jean King

    Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slams and a total of 20 Wimbledon titles and is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Born in California in 1943, she was the eldest daughter of Bill and Betty Moffitt. She discovered tennis at the age of ten: at 15 she won in her age bracket at the Southern California championships, and in 1961, she won the women’s doubles at Wimbledon with Karen Hantze, the youngest pair to achieve such a victory. In 1968, when professional competitors were admitted to Grand Slam tournaments, she won Wimbledon for the third time and was paid just £750 while Rod Laver, the Men's champion, took home £2,000. So began her campaign for gender equality, which involved boycotting tournaments and setting up their own professional women’s circuit. In 1973, then aged 29, she beat the 55-year-old former tennis champion Bobby Riggs in a match which became known as 'The Battle of the Sexes': it remains the most-watched tennis match ever. That year the US Open awarded the same financial reward to men and women and in 2007 Wimbledon followed suit. Billie Jean also founded the Women’s Tennis Association and the Women’s Sports Foundation in the 1970s. She married her husband, Larry, in 1965 but by the late 1960s, she had realised that she was gay. She was outed by a former lover who sued her for palimony in 1981, and although she won the case, she lost almost all her commercial endorsements. She has been with her partner, Ilana Kloss, for nearly 40 years and retired from singles matches in 1983 and doubles in 1990. She was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2009 and has continued to be an ambassador for her sport and for gender equality. Presenter: Kirsty Young Producer: Cathy Drysdale

    58 min
  18. Should NATO invite Ukraine?

    06/29/2023

    Should NATO invite Ukraine?

    The deadly Russian missile attack on a busy restaurant in Ukraine this week has left the country reeling, and the pressure is on NATO allies to start forging a proper route towards permanent security guarantees for Ukraine. President Zelensky this week stepped up calls for an invitation to join the alliance, and the critical question of whether to proceed will dominate NATO’s summit in Vilnius in two weeks’ time. Anders Fogh Rasmussen is the former secretary general of NATO and a former prime minister of Denmark, now advising the government in Kyiv, and he believes all of Europe’s security would be strengthened by inviting Ukraine into the alliance. Historian and author Stephen Wertheim represents a different view, recently arguing in The New York Times that “Ukraine’s best path to peace is to be well armed and supported outside NATO.” They join the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: former tennis champion Billie Jean King; author Darrin Bell  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  19. Aus Open Re-Lived: Evonne Goolagong

    01/25/2021

    Aus Open Re-Lived: Evonne Goolagong

    With contributions from Billie Jean King, Mary Carillo, Pam Shriver and Pat Cash, we tell Evonne Goolagong’s story, including her upbringing in New South Wales and the discrimination she faced, her early discovery of tennis, her poetic style of play, her Grand Slam successes throughout the 1970s, her crowning achievement by winning Wimbledon as a mother, her charity work for indigenous Australians, and her influence on Ash Barty.  The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, and features Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. *SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST*  If you’re reading this before 8pm in the U.K. on Thursday 21st January, then there’s still time to back our 2021 crowdfunding campaign!  If you want to show your support, get yourself a shout-out or an intro, take part in our predictions competition or guest edit a show, or just buy us a beer - https://tennispodca.st/Kickstarter2021w A huge thanks to everyone who has already done so. *NEWSLETTER* Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX *EMAIL* We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  20. Billie Jean King - The Interview

    01/18/2021

    Billie Jean King - The Interview

    This episode is a conversation between Catherine Whitaker and Billie Jean King.  Through stories about the Battle of the Sexes, the Original 9, the awarding of equal prize money at the US Open in 1973, her time spent with Bud Collins, and knowing Althea Gibson, Billie Jean connects the past with the present, explaining why it’s so important to know your tennis history and how it impacts the modern game.  Now 77-years-old, Billie Jean’s love for tennis and her desire for it to be as good as it possibly can be shine through. She makes the case for there to be more team events, recognises some elements which are holding the sport back, but ultimately provides an optimistic message about tennis’ future, buoyed by the direction leaders such as Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are taking it.  There are moments of intense introspection, too, as she talks candidly about her struggle to be her authentic self, her regrets, the challenges of competing at the top level in your late 30s, what it means to ‘stay in the room’, and the responsibility that comes with having her name on the Billie Jean King Cup.  The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, and features Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. *SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST*  Our Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund 2021 went live on December 1st and we reached our funding goal just two days later. Thank you to everyone that has backed us, sent words of encouragement and kindness, and simply appreciated the podcast for what it is. You have ensured that the pod will continue weekly in 2021, daily at Slams, and with plenty of interviews and Tennis Re-Lived along the way. The Kickstarter will remain open until mid-January, so here's the link if you want to show your support, get yourself a shout-out or an intro, or just buy us a beer - https://tennispodca.st/Kickstarter2021w *NEWSLETTER* Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX *EMAIL* We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 46m
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