Sports Without Balls

Host Erin Foley welcomes Jenny Hagel, writer & executive producer of Late Night with Seth Meyers. Jenny was also the head writer and executive producer of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock. She’s been nominated for two GLAAD Awards for her contributions to addressing LGBTQ issues in late-night television. It’s the Herlights Thanksgiving episode and Foley and Hagel share what they’re most thankful for in the world of women’s sports. The WNBA finals, Courtney Williams, Sabalenka, Oklahoma Softball, the Summer Olympics and so much more. Grab a cocktail and a turkey leg and download the joy. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Happy Thanksgiving! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic Jenny Hagel at Joe's Pub: https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2025/j/jenny-hagel/ Let's Get Married Video : https://www.youtube.com/w

Nicole Hensley, goalie for the Professional Women's Hockey League's Minnesota Frost, joins host Erin Foley onstage at Roxy's Cabaret in Minneapolis. Hensley is a 2x Olympian - winning gold in 2018 and silver in 2022 for Team USA, a 3x gold-medalist at the Hockey World Championships and the winner of the PWHL's inaugural Walter Cup.  Foley & Hensley discuss how she started playing hockey, having the right mindset to play goalie, what it takes to be a professional athlete, her path to playing for the national team, game day rituals, Frost teammates and how she spent 24 hours with the Walter Cup. Enjoy!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic PWHL Info: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ Watch PWHL: https://www.youtube.com/@thepwhlofficial

Annie Costabile, a WNBA and Chicago Sky beat reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins host Erin Foley onstage at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago. Costabile's distinguished career has included broadcast journalism, sideline reporting, studio work and hosting/producing the Equal Play podcast.  Foley & Costabile discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2024 WNBA season, WNBA fits, Liberty-Lynx finals, covering the Chicago Sky roller coaster and how Costabile's hard work landed her the dream job in her hometown.  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic/actor Fortune Feimster to talk about their mutual fandom for the USWNT. Fortune shares the story of attending an open practice in New Zealand, announcing the 2024 Olympic roster and watching the 2015 World Cup finals together.  We're also diving into the latest matches against Iceland and Argentina, Naomi Girma's scoring bonanza, celebrating caps, the influx of debutants and how Emma Hayes has brought joy back to the team. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Host Erin Foley welcomes back comedian Bridget McManus to review a new reality show called “The Off Season” which features 11 professional women’s soccer players living in a house in Miami for 3 weeks during - you guessed it - the off season. The six-episode, half-hour series follows them training, partying and living together. QUOTE “For the first time in sports history, some of the best players, rivals and teammates across a league are living in one house with uncensored access to their personal stories, interpersonal relationships and on-field journey.” The creator and EP is Midge Purce - a forward for Gotham FC who teamed up with Alexis Ohanian and the reality TV producer Alex Baskin. We break down the first two episodes - which we loved. You don't have to be a huge soccer fan to enjoy the show - or even have watched any of the episodes. We've got you covered! Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website

Katrina Adams has done it all in the world of tennis - player, coach, commentator, former CEO and President of the USTA (the first black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position), Chair of the ITF Fed Cup and Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis Education Center. She's the author of the book "Own the Arena" a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the U.S. Open and lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge. We take a tennis deep dive and talk rule changes, on-court coaching, momentum shifts, champion mindsets, running the US OPEN, Serena Williams and her lifelong effort to grow the game of tennis. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Katrina Adams www.https://katrinamadams.com/ Harlem Junior Tennis Education Program: https://hjtep.org Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tik

Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey and former NWSL goalie Haley Kopmeyer join host Erin Foley onstage in Seattle at Rough & Tumble Women's Sports Bar for the first live episode! Drinks were served and women's sports were celebrated. The perfect kick-off to a five city tour.  Foley, Harvey and Kop discuss the changes the NWSL's new CBA will bring to the league, the emergence of the USL Super League, rule changes, low blocks, a life-threatening trip to Japan, the growth of women's sports and the moment they knew they belonged. And of course, drones, because Foley can't let that go. Enjoy!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Rough & Tumble: https://www.roughandtumblepub.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Jillian Hiscock is the owner of A Bar of Their Own — Minneapolis' go to spot for women's sports. Jillian combined her passion for women's sports and her skills as a community organzer to create an inclusive, welcoming spot to watch all the big games. Walk in, grab a seat and get ready to watch ALL WOMEN'S SPORTS —  ALL THE TIME. Game. Set. Match.  We talk about how the bar came to fruition, obstacles she faced along the way, collecting sports memorabilia for the walls, a visit from Billie Jean King and of course, what the fans like to eat, drink and watch. Buckle up herlighters, Jillian's enthusiasm will have you feeling good all day long. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights A Bar of Their Own https://www.abaroftheirown.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Kaycee Conlee (The Tonight Show) and host Erin Foley celebrate one of the greatest times of the year — the WNBA Playoffs!  The semifinals are in full swing with the NY Liberty and CT Sun grabbing game one. Foley and Conlee recap Stewy's big night, Plum vs Spike Lee, Mabrey's three-point party and the nerdy excitement for game two adjustments. Also, some thoughts on the regular season and the league's coaching carousel. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Kaycee Conlee: https://kayceeconlee.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Cameron Esposito (ABC's A Million Little Things, Queery) and host Erin Foley plunge into the world of swmming. We discuss Cameron's early days of captaining her high school swim team to becoming a competitive open ocean swimmer.  Foley and Esposito also highlight the Olympians - Ledecky, Huske and Walsh as well as icons from past games. And of course, there can't be a conversation about swimming without mentioning Diana Nyad and her mind-blowing accomplishments.  Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Cameron Esposito: https://www.cameronesposito.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Lesley Feldman is a former UCLA softball national champion, lawyer and co-founder of the Players Collxctive, a management agency focusing on female athletes. She specializes in contract negotiation, athlete brand management, business strategy, and helping brands navigate the women’s sport industry. She provides a unique view of the business side of sports and how the NIL changed the landscape for female athletes. Her passion to create opportunities for her clients so they can continue to play the game they love is so impressive.  Lesley still works full-time at her law firm but somehow finds a way to also run the Players Collxctive — she needs to be cloned. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Lesley Feldman: Players Collxctive Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/tour Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth, The Amber Ruffin Show) and host Erin Foley discuss the WNBA groundbreaking documentary Power of the Dream - the empowering and unlikely true story of how a group of professional women's basketball players took on a WNBA team owner and rallied behind now — Senator Raphael Warnock, forever changing the landscape of their sport and the course of U.S. politics. The documentary was produced by Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, Tracee Ellis Ross and Dawn Porter — who also directed it.  Foley and Jackson take a deep dive on the doc — shining a light on the WNBA players' heroic activism (on an off the court) during a global pandemic. The reviews are in...it's a must see! Plus, the feel good moment of the week.  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Shantira Jackson: https://www.shantira.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.

Jen Barnes is the owner of Rough & Tumble - Seattle's pub for women's sports. Jen is a life-long athlete, superfan, entrepreneur and tireless champion of women on and off the field.  Barnes created a magical hub for women's sports, described as the most intimate stadium experience Seattle has to offer: cold beer within reach, a full menu that knows both classic and hometeam favorites, and a stunning space that’s anything but the cheap seats. She shares the story of how Rough & Tumble came to be, how Seattle was the perfect fit and gives us the inside scoop on what her customers/rabid sports fans like to eat, drink and watch.  We also chat about the Seattle Reign, the growth of women's soccer and her role in bringing a new USL W league to Ballard. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Rough & Tumble Pub: https://www.roughandtumblepub.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com Tour Information: https://www.herlights.com/ Erin Foley Website: https:

Kathryn Bertine is a retired pro cyclist, author, activist and documentary filmmaker. During her pro career in cycling, she was a three-time Caribbean Champion, six-time national champion of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) and raced five years on pro circuit.   Off the bike, Bertine is a filmmaker, activist and author of four nonfiction books. As an advocate for equality in women’s sports, Bertine started the social activism movement Le Tour Entier in an effort to bring parity to women’s professional road cycling, starting with the Tour de France.  We talk about her unique story of how she started cycling, the struggles (past and present) women go through to compete, the evolution of the Tour de France Femme and Bertine's heroic activism. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Kathryn Bertine's books, films and foundation:  https://www.kathrynbertine.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.c

Saskia Webber - NCAA All-American, Olympian, '99er, ACFC Investor and NWSL analyst - there isn't anything she hasn't accomplished in the soccer world. Her amazing career has helped paved the way for generations of USWNT players.  We discuss the gold medal game against Brazil, Emma Hayes' special sauce, what it takes to be a success in goal, coaching on the college level, Scurry-Solo-Naeher and her new career as a NWSL analyst and reporter. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic    

Michelle Beadle has done it all in the world of sports reporting — from bull riding to basketball and everything in between. She not only survived but thrived in a male dominated arena. She's co-hosted ESPN's SportsNation, SportsCenter, Get Up and NBA Countdown. You can listen to her talk sports on Sirius XM's "Beadle & Decker" every day from 12-3pm ET.  We discuss her incredible career, the challenges facing female sports reporters, the popularity of the WNBA, what it will take to keep the momentum of women's sports moving forward, and of course, the Beadle & Foley Alt-Cast. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic and host of A&E's Find My Country House, Trish Suhr! We're back covering the Olympics - all things Simone Biles & Gymnastics, the epic Women's Rugby Sevens bronze medal match, USWNT vs Japan, Sha'Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky and of course, the nails. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Erin Foley & Friends Comedy Benefit Show for Watch Me! Sports Bar Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic Trish Suhr: @trishsuhr

Host Erin Foley welcomes comic-writer-drone specialist Bridget McManus! We're covering the Olympics this week - hot takes on the Opening Ceremony, the Canadian Women's Soccer drone scandal, USWNT games against Zambia and Germany, Rugby, Women's Diving, Swimming and also...aliens. The podcast went off the rails so buckle up Herlighters. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Erin Foley & Friends Comedy Benefit Show for Watch Me! Sports Bar  Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Host Erin Foley recaps her epic roadtrip to Phoenix, AZ for the WNBA All-Star Weekend. From Allisha Gray's skills challenge and 3-point contest victories to the WNBA All-Star's win over Team USA, Foley brings you all the inside scoop. Arike, Clarke, Reese, Wilson, Taurasi - it was 116 degrees on and off the court. Plus, the feel good moment of the week!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

Dana Goldberg, comedian and co-host of The Daily Beans podcast, joins host Erin Foley in the studio to discuss COPA 71 — an incredible documentary about the unofficial 1971 Women's World Cup in Mexico, a moment virtually erased from the history of soccer. Filmmakers Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine use player interviews and archival footage to share the story of these pioneering women who can finally be celebrated 50 years later. It's one of the most maddening AND empowering stories you'll ever come across. Stream it immediately. Plus, the NHL's Jessica Campbell is the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy!  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights COPA 71: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4jJvY4uM3M Dana Goldberg: https://danagoldberg.com/ Erin Foley: http://www.erinkfoley.com/ Email the show: erin@herlights.com