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.

  1. 18H AGO

    The Most Dominant Team You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

    We shine our party spotlight on one of the most dominant dynasties in sports you’ve probably never heard of: the U.S. Women’s Deaf National Soccer Team. Julie and Abby are joined by legends Amy Griffin and Joy Fawcett, alongside current star Erin Cembrale, to break down the team’s unbelievable record—44 wins, zero losses, five Deaflympics gold medals, multiple world titles, and a culture built brick by brick through grit, fundraising, and community. They also chat the massive week in women’s sports, including Texas A&M’s historic NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship run and record-breaking viewership, WNBA Players Association strike authorization amid ongoing CBA negotiations, and the soaring franchise valuations revealed in Forbes’ most valuable women’s sports teams rankings.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: Come See Me in the Good Light: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/come-see-me-in-the-good-light/umc.cmc.27uh51l7oh3ghql2gxb6xvb1s Forbes releases the Most Valuable Women’s Sports Teams rankings: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2025/12/17/the-worlds-most-valuable-womens-sports-teams-2025/ Our Chat with Nneka Ogwumike, WNBAPA on the WNBA CBA negotiations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-the-party/id1835504451?i=1000741514338 How to Support the Women’s Deaflympics Team: https://usdeafsoccer.com/get-involved/ https://www.facebook.com/USADeafSoccerWnt/ https://www.instagram.com/usdeaf_wnt/?hl=en Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Get 20% off your first order at https://vuoriclothing.com/pages/pod_f -Get your business data all in one place using Intuit Quickbooks. Visit https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ to learn more. -Shop tons of deals, including member-exclusive savings, all season long during the Season of Savings at https://www.shipt.com/

    56 min
  2. NWSL’s Biggest Controversy — Explained by the Players Association

    5D AGO

    NWSL’s Biggest Controversy — Explained by the Players Association

    It’s a defining moment for the NWSL—and one that raises some big, important questions about the future of the league and its players. Abby and Julie are joined by NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke to get straight into the on-going breaking news around the salary cap, the NWSLPA grievance, and the board-approved High Impact Player rule that players are now reviewing. With Trinity Rodman’s contract situation at the center of it all, what does this moment really mean for free agency, player trust, and how the league navigates growth in an increasingly competitive global soccer market.   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going:   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.  -Athletic Greens best offer ever. For $126 in free gifts. Head to: https://drinkag1.com/partner/general-partnerships?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=welcometotheparty_d35ct__a10727__o27&utm_term=cac__a10727__o27&utm_content=__a10727__o27 -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 https://www.thirdlove.com/

    56 min
  3. Inside the WNBA's High Stakes Negotiations with Madame President Nneka Ogwumike

    DEC 16

    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

    1h 13m
  4. ‘We Need You To Be Better’: The Talk That Changed Abby Wambach’s Career

    DEC 11

    ‘We Need You To Be Better’: The Talk That Changed Abby Wambach’s Career

    A busted New York hotel water main and an emergency beanie situation set the scene before Julie reveals the one person she’s ever truly fangirled over — and Abby relives the night Shannon Boxx knocked on her door, sat at the end of her bed, and said the words that would change her forever. From there, the conversation digs into how much of a team’s success really comes down to the coach — and the intensifying youth movement, with girls barely in high school now departing for the pros. Party on, party people — this one’s for you. A special Power to the Party People episode, built around your questions… so keep them coming! 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 Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes 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!

    47 min
  5. Aging, Health, & the 80-YEAR OLD Who Completed an IRONMAN!

    DEC 9

    Aging, Health, & the 80-YEAR OLD Who Completed an IRONMAN!

    At the Ironman World Championship in Kona, competitors face one of the most demanding tests in sport: a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike ride through scorching winds, and a 26.2-mile marathon to finish. At 80 years old, Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman ever to complete a full Ironman. Natalie joins Abby, Julie, and Billie Jean King to reflect on a journey that began long before Kona—growing up before Title IX, cheering from the sidelines because girls weren’t allowed to play, and later teaching herself to swim at 59 and of course that unforgettable moment in Kona. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: No Black Coaches in the WNBA: https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-no-black-women-head-coaches-nba-experience-trend/ Makeup brands supporting women’s sports: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4BKFViL9Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Natalie Crossing the Finish Line at Kona: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPtIpl_EQIe/?hl=en 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://moshlife.com/welcometotheparty to save 20% off plus free shipping.  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 fit for you - https://www.thirdlove.com/ Head to https://www.quince.com/Welcometotheparty for free shipping and 365-day returns!

    57 min
  6. The Behavior That Elevates (or Undermines) our Youth Athletes

    DEC 4

    The Behavior That Elevates (or Undermines) our Youth Athletes

    Sportsmanship is in the spotlight as Julie and Abby bring the party to one of the biggest issues in youth sports: us grown-ups. They share powerful moments of real sportsmanship, swap hilarious sideline stories, and address one of the most important issues in youth sports, parents behavior. Plus, NCAA insider Jordan Robinson kicks off our new segment Party Buzz with the dish on college hoops — from Texas women’s basketball getting their flowers to why LSU has posted eight straight 100-plus games to an unexpected name on the U.S. National Team. roster drop. You don’t want to miss this party!   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: USA Women's Basketball Roster: https://justwomenssports.com/reads/usa-basketball-taps-vets-fresh-faces-for-december-training-camp-roster/#:~:text=JWS%20Staff-,USA%20Basketball%20Taps%20Vets%20&%20Fresh%20Faces%20for%20December%20Training%20Camp,to%20rehab%20an%20ACL%20tear. Ten of our Favorite Sportsmanship Moments Marta's decision to hand the ball to fellow Brazilian and cancer survivor Luana to seal the quarterfinal win in the NWSL: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQyBdrRjODe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link After colliding in the 2016 Rio Olympic 5,000m semifinal, Abbey D’Agostino and Nikki Hamblin pull each other up and refuse to quit: https://usopm.org/abbey-dagostino-cooper-uses-her-story-to-share-olympic-values/ With just 17 seconds left in the 2023 Italian U23 fencing final, Emilia Rossatti chose compassion over competition: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxvyOxG1tdtrfF5onJZPem1N4-YplnZrbD?si=tYiByUsJYlCAl0Tf Grand View’s Kaitlyn Moses hit a grand slam but injured herself rounding first, leaving her unable to run and with her own team unable to help, Southeastern University players carried her around the bases so her run would still count: https://youtu.be/unNo93gbor8?si=kWBT7Oe0lY0uPwDs&t=155 At the 2024 Olympics, during a women’s handball match, Brazil’s Tamires Morena lifted and carried Angola’s Albertina Kassoma to the bench after she collapsed with a knee injury, drawing a roaring ovation:https://www.facebook.com/reel/555610740601075 After Rebeca Andrade won floor gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowed to her on the podium in a joyful, spontaneous display of mutual respect: https://www.nbcolympics.com/videos/biles-chiles-bow-down-rebeca-andrade-medal-ceremony In a youth jiu-jitsu match, a young competitor comforted her crying opponent and lifted her hand alongside her own, a sweet reminder that empathy starts young:https://youtube.com/shorts/Lmr6CzpxTsE?si=MYV33QqcFAhtHoPK After Napheesa Collier went down injured, Aces players rushed to surround and shield her, offering protection and comfort in a moment of pure respect: https://x.com/espn/status/1951747469055807583 In the 2017 Dallas Marathon, when Chandler Self collapsed near the finish, high school runner Ariana Luterman lifted her up and stayed with her to the line: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a25426738/chandler-self-returns-to-dallas-marathon/ In an NCAA soccer match, a UCLA player paused play to help a USC opponent stretch out a cramp, a small but powerful moment of care between rivals: https://x.com/UCLAWSoccer/status/1982580536150204836  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.  -Shop deals and member-exclusive savings all season long 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!

    59 min
  7. Women’s Sports Are BLOWING UP: NWSL Records, PWHL Sellouts, NCAA Final Four + UCLA’s Cori Close!

    DEC 2

    Women’s Sports Are BLOWING UP: NWSL Records, PWHL Sellouts, NCAA Final Four + UCLA’s Cori Close!

    UCLA’s Cori Close stops by the party for a powerful conversation on coaching hearts, building culture, finding “the edge,” and why mindset and connection matter more than ever. She opens up about the Texas loss, the response her team showed in Vegas, and the lessons she still carries from her years with Coach John Wooden — plus we’re hitting all the biggest stories in women’s sports this week, from the PWHL’s record-breaking Seattle debut to the NCAA Women’s Soccer Final Four being set, dominant NCAA XC championship performances, a historic NWSL Final, and more party buzz from across the sports world. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: https://www.thewoodeneffect.com/pyramid-of-success/ UCLA’s Megan Grant’s celebration:https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/46960510   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 -Athletic Greens has their best offer ever. For $126 in free gifts. Head to: https://drinkag1.com/partner/general-partnerships?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=welcometotheparty_d35ct__a10727__o27&utm_term=cac__a10727__o27&utm_content=__a10727__o27

    1h 16m
  8. We Draft Our Dream Women’s Sports Thanksgiving Table

    NOV 27

    We Draft Our Dream Women’s Sports Thanksgiving Table

    Julie and Abby kick off a Thanksgiving-day party with turkey-trot confessions, family rituals, ridiculous food stats, and plenty of laughs. Then they dive into the first-ever Thanksgiving Table Draft, each building a five-seat table featuring a current athlete, a legend, a coach, an owner/executive, and a wild card from the women’s sports universe. Think Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Billie Jean King, Emma Hayes, Michelle Kang, Rachel Maddow, Ted Lasso—yep, it gets lively. Happy Thanksgiving, party people!   Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com   Keep the Party Going: Thanksgiving Food Stats: https://www.driveresearch.com/market-research-company-blog/40plus-thanksgiving-statistics-to-gobble-up-2023/   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/ Shop tons of deals, including member-exclusive savings, all season long during the Season of Savings at https://www.shipt.com/ Shop the Black Friday sale at ThirdLove where you can shop their entire collection for up to 60% off. Visit: https://www.thirdlove.com/

    57 min
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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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