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 140: Sam Mewis Returns

In a special NWSL-themed episode of Laughter Permitted, World Cup champion and 3-time NWSL champion Sam Mewis returns to the podcast to discuss and give her pick for the 2024 NWSL Championship between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. Plus, we find out her reaction to the news that she's going to be an aunt, what the journey has been like at the helm of The Women's Game and what it’s like being part of a movement of athletes covering women’s soccer and sports. Dope Village! 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

25 min
NOV 13

Episode 139: Patty Gasso

Legendary University of Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso joins Laughter Permitted to talk about winning four straight national championships (and eight total), how culture is crucial in her program and what she enjoys most about coaching. Coach Gasso also shares how she had to step out of her comfort zone to become the highest paid coach in college softball and the significance of her salary in elevating the sport of softball. In Most Pressing Questions, Lynn correctly theorizes that Coach Gasso loves reality TV and even correctly picks which show she likes. In Questions Permitted, Julie and Lynn talk over nuance when it comes to the "cheese or ice cream" debate of all debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 6m
NOV 6

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
OCT 30

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
OCT 23

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
OCT 16

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
OCT 9

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
OCT 2

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

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Episode Zero

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

03/05/2019

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2 min

Julie Foudy

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2,292 Ratings

Inspiring, funny, relevant, and always fun! ⚽️

Nov 8

acceletate equity!

Inspiring, funny, relevant, and always fun ⚽️ I love hearing from the awesome guests on the show and the vibe is awesome. 💜
Updates on the coaching abuse situation

Oct 25

I’m also a huge 99er fan

Curious if you might do an episode to follow up on the current status after the “Meg” episode and report came out …it’s a lot to unpack but would love to know about any implementation of changes for young players.
Love to hear the stories.

Aug 10

cat5269

Thanks for the laughs. I enjoy the diversity of the women you talk with. I particularly enjoyed the short course in Title IX. Please continue searching for other women in sports. Now I would love to hear from the newest Olympic stars 2024! Go women’s Rugby.
Go USA and the Triforce!!!

Aug 5

enneagram4?!

The Olympics coverage we need!!!!

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.