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HerlightsEP 324: Comedian Trish SuhrHost Erin Foley welcomes Trish Suhr, the host and producer of Find My Country House on A&E and Hulu, and a nationally touring headlining comedian. Foley and Suhr talk about the World Series, the upcoming draft of the Women's Pro Baseball League, putting athletes back on the bus and another tennis battle of the sexes. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com Trish Suhr: https://www.trishsuhr.com/
2025-11-0652 min
The ButteCast with Bill FoleyNo. 300: Erin PopovichFor the 300th episode of the ButteCast, we have one of the greatest sports success stories in Mining City history.Erin Popovich was born with Achondroplasia, a genetic disorder that causes abnormal bone growth, resulting in short stature and disproportionately short limbs. Most of us know that as dwarfism.While that might have kept Erin off the basketball team, it did not stop her from reaching athletic greatness. The 2003 Butte Central graduate became a worldclass swimmer and a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.Erin is a three-time P...
2025-11-051h 13HerlightsEP 322: Paralympic Gold Medalist Emma SchieckHost Erin Foley welcomes Emma Schieck, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in sitting volleyball for Team USA. Most recently, she led the U.S. to a World Cup title against Brazil and was named tournament MVP. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, she's a passionate advocate for adaptive sports and athlete inclusion. Foley and Schieck talk about how she got started in sitting volleyball, the unique rules of the game, beating Brazil, and what's next in her already storybook career. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: h...
2025-10-3037 minHerlightsEP 320: ESPN Radio Talk Show Host CJ SilasHost Erin Foley welcomes CJ Silas, the host and executive producer of The C.J. Silas Show on ESPN Radio and veteran baseball announcer for Cal Poly SLO and Allan Hancock College. She recently called the games for the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) tryouts in Washington, D.C. Foley and CJ dive into the formation of the WPBL, the thrill of calling those first games, an unforgettable adventure with Maybelle Blair, and the joy of seeing women's baseball get the spotlight it's always deserved. After we recorded the episode, the WPBL unveiled its first f...
2025-10-2346 minHerlightsEP 318: Author Clelia Castro-MalaspinaHost Erin Foley welcomes Clelia Castro-Malaspina, a children's and YA author, literary agent, and founder of Mossy Pines Creative. Her new book Girls with Goals: How Women's Soccer Took Over the World explores the rise of women's football from its humble and embattled origins to its global dominance today. Foley and Castro-Malaspina discuss how women's soccer evolved from a banned pastime to a global powerhouse, the game's early trailblazers, its biggest turning points, and how their fight for equality continues to shape the sport today. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social
2025-10-1634 minHerlightsEP 316: Sports Agent Emily Jo RobertsHost Erin Foley welcomes Emily Jo Roberts, the Director of Women's Coaches and NIL Strategy at Wasserman, one of the most influential sports agencies in the world. A former college basketball coach turned player advocate, she now helps guide the careers of top women's coaches and student-athletes navigating the fast-evolving world of NIL and athlete branding. Foley and Roberts discuss how today's female coaches and athletes are navigating the shifting landscape of NIL, revenue sharing, and Title IX. The conversation addresses how power, opportunity, and equity are being redefined in real time. Follow Erin on...
2025-10-0947 min
Kristin Knows BlankEp. 99 “WNBA All Star Weekend” with Erin Foley🎙️ New Episode! Kristin Knows Blank with Erin Foley
This week on Kristin Knows Blank, I’m joined by Erin Foley, the hilarious comedian and women's sports podcaster.
We bond over our shared WNBA obsession and how fun it was to perform together at the WNBA All-Star Weekend Comedy and Drag Brunch in support of the Working Families Party. We also tried to not wake up Erin's visiting mom in the next room despite some legit LOL moments. Then we shift into Five Quick Questions and a custom RadLib called "My First WNBA Game." You could say it's...
2025-07-3040 minHerlightsEP 314: Softball Hall of Famer Michele Smith (Best of)Host Erin Foley welcomes softball icon Michele Smith! This episode was originally recorded in 2019 and it was an instant classic! Michele is a legendary softball pitcher and trailblazing broadcaster. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, she helped lead Team USA to victories in Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000), dominating with a combined 0.51 ERA and 60 strikeouts across 41.2 innings. Smith also captured three ISF World Championships and two Pan American Games golds. At Oklahoma State University from 1986 to 1989, she compiled an 82–20 record, earned two NFCA First-Team All-American honors, and set numerous school and conference records—all after overcoming a devastating arm injury in 19...
2025-07-091h 15HerlightsEP 313: Journalist & Author Jane McManusHost Erin Foley welcomes Jane McManus, a distinguished sports journalist, author, and educator. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at NYU's Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. McManus spent nearly a decade at ESPN, covering the NFL and as a columnist for espnW. She also hosted two ESPN Radio shows and was a frequent analyst for SportsCenter. Her work has appeared in Newsday, The New York Times, USA Today and recently authored The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports, a book that explores the economic growth and cultural impact of women's athletics.
2025-06-241h 07HerlightsEP 312: Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Head Coach Shea RalphHost Erin Foley welcomes Shea Ralph, the head coach of Vanderbilt women's basketball and former UConn star. A standout multi-sport athlete in high school, she set 17 state basketball records and was named USA Today's National High School Player of the Year in 1996. At UConn, she led the Huskies to a national title in 2000 and earned NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors, despite a career marked by multiple ACL injuries. After assistant coaching stints at Pitt and UConn, Ralph took over at Vanderbilt in 2021, quickly revitalizing the program and leading the Commodores to their first NCAA Tournament in a...
2025-06-101h 02HerlightsEP 311: Ice Hockey All-Star Madison PackerHost Erin Foley welcomes Madison Packer, a six-time NWHL/PHF All-Star and the all-time leading scorer for the Metropolitan Riveters. She helped lead the Riveters to an Isobel Cup championship in 2018 and finished her career ranked second in league history with 129 points. She won the 2011 NCAA National Championship at University of Wisconsin and took home two gold medals at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championships. Off the ice, Madison co-hosts the podcast "These Packs Puck" with her wife, Anya Packer. Foley and Packer talk PWHL hockey playoffs, the highs and lows of league changes, parenting, retirement and...
2025-05-271h 01HerlightsEP 310: Race Car Driver & BSI Racing Owner Shea Holbrook Host Erin Foley welcomes Shea Holbrook, champion race car driver and the owner and team principal of BSI Racing, a professional motorsports team based in Daytona Beach. Shea is featured in the Amazon Prime Docu-series, First to the Finish — a six-part docuseries that delves into the high-stakes world of professional motorsports through the eyes of three pioneering women. Shea is a seven-time Pirelli World Challenge winner and became the first female to win a major touring car race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. In 2017-2018 she raced full-time in the IMSA Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series. The f...
2025-05-1356 min
New Role Now What?Confidence Boost: Why is this so hard for me? Understanding your workplace insecurities.In this quick boost episode, Erin dives into a question so many of us ask when we’re feeling overwhelmed in a new role: Why is this so hard for me? She unpacks the real reason behind the struggle — and why it doesn’t mean you’re broken, weak, or not cut out for the role. Erin offers a simple, powerful way to reframe your experience, helping you move through doubt and insecurity without adding unnecessary drama. Tune in for a grounded perspective that will help you meet yourself with more clarity, self-compassion, and strength.Free Coaching Guide:
2025-05-0610 minNew Role Now What?Confidence Boost: How to ease high performance pressure.In this week’s Confidence Boost episode, Erin breaks down the hidden pressure many high performers feel to be exceptional in order to feel safe and successful at work. She explores why this mindset shows up so strongly in new roles and the ways it can quietly undermine confidence and sustainability. Erin offers two practical mindset resets to help you ease the pressure, redefine success, and approach your role with more clarity and calm.Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFree Consultation:erinmfoley.com/consultWe're eager to hear from. you. Rea...
2025-04-2909 minHerlightsEP 309: Live from Austin with Molly McCage & Khat BellMolly McCage and Khat Bell, League One Volleyball stars, join host Erin Foley onstage at 1972 women's sports pub in Austin, Texas. McCage and Bell are teammates on LOVB Austin, recently winning the championship in the league's inaugural season. This power duo also won the NCAA Volleyball championships at UT Austin in 2012, both receiving All-American honors. Foley, McCage and Bell discuss LOVB's first season, playing overseas, hype music, trash talking, the popularity of women's volleyball and what lights them up on the court. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: http...
2025-04-2247 minHerlightsEP 308: See Her Be Her Director Jean FruthHost Erin Foley welcomes Jean Fruth, the director and producer of See Her Be Her, a documentary exploring the global landscape of women's baseball. The film follows seven amazing players from the US, Japan, Cuba, Canada, South Korea, Uganda and Puerto Rico as they battle for the World Cup Championship. The doc spotlights the incredible talent and resilience of the players, along with their fight for gender equality for all female athletes. Foley & Fruth discuss the making of the film, how the players were selected, the twelve-city theater tour, the current state of women's baseball and more. En...
2025-04-0854 minHerlightsEP 307: WNBA Legend Penny TolerHost Erin Foley welcomes Penny Toler, a former WNBA basketball player, coach, and executive. As a player, she made history by scoring the first basket in WNBA history in 1997 while playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. After retiring, she transitioned into a front-office role and became the Sparks' general manager, a position she held for two decades. Under her leadership, the Sparks won multiple WNBA championships. Beyond basketball, Toler has continued her leadership career in the entertainment industry and is currently the General Manager of the historic Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena. Foley and...
2025-03-2558 minHerlightsEP 306: The Athletic's Sabreena MerchantHost Erin Foley welcomes Sabreena Merchant, a fantastic women's basketball staff writer for The Athletic. She previously covered the WNBA and NBA for SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, High Post Hoops, and Dime Magazine. She's an alum of Duke University, where she wrote for the independent student newspaper, The Chronicle. Foley and Merchant take a deep dive into women's college basketball. Duke's back-to-back upset victories, UCLA's revenge and the continued success of South Carolina and Uconn. Plus, Juju's dominance, bracket busters and a sneak peak at the upcoming WNBA season. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @eri...
2025-03-121h 00HerlightsEP 304: WNBA Vet and Sports Agent Jacki GemelosErin Foley welcomes Jacki Gemelos, a former professional basketball player and current VP of Talent Representation at Disrupt the Game, a sports agency focused on empowering athletes and fostering diversity in sports management. Gemelos was a McDonald's All-American and Miss Basketball in California, making her one of the most sought after high school players in the country. She played at USC and went on to play in the WNBA and overseas with clubs in Italy, Greece, and Spain, despite battling multiple knee injuries that interrupted her career at every level. After retiring, Gemelos was an as...
2025-02-1144 minHerlightsEP 303: Soccer Legend Brandi ChastainHost Erin Foley welcomes soccer icon Brandi Chastain! Chastain is a former USWNT player, coach, and sports broadcaster, best known for her iconic game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, which secured the championship for the U.S. and became a defining moment in sports history. Chastain earned over 190 caps with the U.S. Women's National Team, winning two World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals. She is also a co-founder and investor in the NWSL's Bay FC. She was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Bay Area...
2025-02-041h 01HerlightsEP 302: The PWHL's Tessa Bonhomme and Julia TocheriHost Erin Foley welcomes Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the co-hosts of Jocks in Jills - a podcast that showcases not only the biggest stars in women's hockey but also up-and-coming talent, along with in-depth game analysis. Bonhomme is an Olympic and multi-time World Championship gold medalist with Team Canada. She was also a reporter and anchor on TSN's SPORTSCENTRE for ten years. Tocheri worked at TSN's BarDown team and co-hosted Leafs Lunch, making her one of the few women in Canada to anchor a position in all-sports radio. Foley, Bonhomme and Tocheri di...
2025-01-2859 minHerlightsEP 301: Legendary Softball Coach Carol HutchinsHost Erin Foley welcomes Carol Hutchins - the winningest coach in NCAA softball history. "Hutch" coached for 39 seasons at the University of Michigan, finishing her career with a record of 1,707-551-5. Her squads have also captured 22 Big Ten regular-season titles, 10 Big Ten Tournament championships and qualified for the NCAA Tournament 29 times, making 12 appearances in the NCAA Women's College World Series. She has earned 18 Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year honors and a pair of NFCA National Coach of the Year honors. Hutch was named the inaugural recipient of espnW's Pat Summitt Coaching Award and was...
2025-01-211h 00
Think Global, Do JusticeThe Underbelly of Anti-Trafficking and Orphan Care Work with Erin FoleyThere are so many needs within the work of anti-trafficking and orphan care, but what happens when people that are engaging as helpers are actually doing harm. Ego, poor practice and a desire for appearances can corrupt organizations that purport to be doing good. As a practitioner and journalist working in Southeast Asia, Erin Foley has been around the block working in organizations and comes onto the show today to share some of what she's seen and learned doing missions and nonprofit work over the years. She also shares about some of the great organizations she's worked with and...
2025-01-2100 minHerlightsEP 300: Hall of Famer Rebecca LoboHost Erin Foley welcomes Rebecca Lobo, Hall of Fame basketball player, broadcaster, and author. A trailblazer in women's sports, Lobo led the University of Connecticut (UConn) to its first NCAA Championship in 1995, earning National Player of the Year honors. She was a founding player in the WNBA, where she played for six seasons, primarily with the New York Liberty. She's currently an ESPN basketball analyst, covering NCAA Women's Basketball and the WNBA. In 2017, she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Off the court, Lobo is a motivational speaker, author of The Home Team, a...
2025-01-0759 minHerlightsEP 299: Live from Portland with Jenny NguyenJenny Nguyen, founder & owner of The Sports Bra, joins host Erin Foley onstage at The Siren Theater in Portland, Oregon. The Sports Bra is the country's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Jenny opened the bar in April 2022, fulfilling a dream that combines her two passions — cooking and basketball. The Bra's mission is to make great food, delicious drinks, and provide a space that supports, empowers, and promotes girls and women in sports and in the community. Foley & Nguyen talk about The Bra's origin story, collecting and displaying memorabilia, women's sports fandom, the new WNBA exp...
2024-12-311h 03HerlightsEP 298: Motorcycle Mary Director Haley WatsonHost Erin Foley welcomes Haley Watson, the director of Motorcycle Mary, a 22-minute documentary about motosports racing pioneer Mary McGee, from ESPN's 30 for 30. McGee was the first woman to race motocross in the United States, the first to compete in an international motocross competition and the first to receive sponsorships from major brands. She was one of the most influential women in the history of motorsports and known for her mentorship of other women in racing. She was a total badass. Foley and Watson discuss the making of the documentary, how Watson first discovered Mary, finding the f...
2024-12-2446 minHerlightsEP 297: LA Sparks Head Coach Lynne RobertsHost Erin Foley welcomes Lynne Roberts, the new head coach for the Los Angeles Sparks. Roberts has 27 seasons of collegiate women's basketball coaching experience, including the past 18 as a Division I head coach. Roberts most recently coached at the University of Utah, where she led the Utes to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and was named 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year. Foley and Roberts talk about her California roots, the decision to coach the Sparks, her relationship with referees, their mutual disgust for scallops, the Bachelor franchise and embracing the NorCal vs SoCal rivalry. Plus, the feel...
2024-12-1751 minHerlightsEP 296: LOVB's Courtney Thompson & Maggie EpprightHost Erin Foley welcomes Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright from League One Volleyball (LOVB pronounced LOVE) the new professional indoor women's volleyball league that kicks off in January. LOVB's mission is to build volleyball into a major American sports league which will feature some of the world's best players, including Olympic gold medalists. Courtney Thompson (Director of Player Experience) is a two-time Olympic volleyball player and NCAA national champion at the University of Washington. Maggie Eppright (LOVB Pro Recruiting Lead) shattered volleyball records while playing at Fresno State, followed by coaching stints at Fresno State and Northwestern University.
2024-12-1150 minHerlightsEP 295: Live from New York City with Tennis Legend Rennae StubbsRennae Stubbs joins host Erin Foley onstage at The Green Room 42 for the New York Comedy Festival in NYC. Stubbs is six-time Grand Slam doubles champion, a four-time Olympian, a full-time ESPN tennis commentator, the host of The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast on iHeart Radio and, of course, a big-time New York Liberty fan. Foley & Stubbs discuss rule changes and on-court coaching, Stubbs' prolific career, becoming a commentator, coaching Serena at the US Open, today's best players and their mutual love for the New York Liberty. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights...
2024-12-0349 minHerlightsEP 294: Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Writer Jenny HagelHost 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...
2024-11-261h 03HerlightsEP 293: Live from Minneapolis with Minnesota Frost Goalie Nicole HensleyNicole 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 C...
2024-11-2051 minNew Role Now What?18 | How to break the cycle of self-judgment and increase your confidenceIn this episode, Erin explores the double negative mindset—how feelings of anxiety or uncertainty often spiral into deeper self-doubt through self-criticism and shame. She shares insights from her work with clients who unknowingly judge their emotions, eroding their self-confidence and trust. Tune in and unpack how to disrupt this cycle with strategies and mindset tips to break free from self-judgment and build a healthier, more confident self-concept.Free Consultation:erinmfoley.com/consultFree Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguide We're eager to hear from. you. Reach out with your queries or t...
2024-11-1915 minHerlightsEP 292: LIVE from Chicago with WNBA beat reporter Annie CostabileAnnie 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 In...
2024-11-1251 minHerlightsEP 291: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Fortune FeimsterHost 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@he...
2024-11-0553 minHerlightsEP 290: Stand-Up Comic Bridget McManusHost 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...
2024-10-2939 minHerlightsEP 288: LIVE from Seattle with Coach Laura Harvey & Haley KopmeyerReign 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 l...
2024-10-151h 00HerlightsEP 286: Stand-Up Comic Kaycee ConleeKaycee 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/ Em...
2024-10-011h 02HerlightsEP 285: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Cameron EspositoCameron 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 Esp...
2024-09-2447 min
Shift Out Loud with Tracy SpearsHoning Your Creativity with Comic Erin FoleySend us a textEver wanted a sneak peek into the world of comedy? My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud has appeared on Conan O’Brien, @Midnight, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Chelsea Lately, Arsenio Hall, and Last Call With Carson Daly, so you’ve likely already seen (and enjoyed) her work! Erin Foley is a talented comedy writer and comic who has been making waves in the world of women’s sports, recently providing 2024 Olympic coverage on Sirius XM. During our conversation, we dive deeply into how joi...
2024-09-171h 05HerlightsEP 283: Emmy Nominated Writer/Performer Shantira JacksonShantira 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 o...
2024-09-101h 07New Role Now What?Bonus Episode: My Interview on how to stop overwhelm for goodThis week's episode is an in-depth look at overwhelm in the workplace. Tune in to hear Erin interviewed by coach Natalie Fisher on her podcast, How to Land a Six-Figure Job and Thrive.Learn the critical difference between genuine work challenges and mindset-driven feelings of inadequacy, and discover how mental noise and anxiety can warp your perception of competency. This episode provides practical examples and strategies to help you move out of overwhelm and excel with confidence.We're eager to hear from. you. Reach out with your queries or topics at: NewRoleNowWhat@gmail.com.
2024-08-261h 04HerlightsEP 278: Olympic GOATS with Stand-Up Comic & TV Host Trish SuhrHost 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...
2024-08-061h 06HerlightsEP 277: Hashtag Not My Drone with Stand-up Comic Bridget McManusHost 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...
2024-07-3055 min
Good Game with Sarah SpainGroup Chat: Bag of Joy with Erin Foley & Morgan MurphyComedians Erin Foley and Morgan Murphy join Sarah for the first edition of Group Chat! They discuss the growing enthusiasm for women’s sports, all the exes they ran into at WNBA All Star, and more. Plus, it’s time to square up for a segment we like to call… Fight Me! If you think Erin Foley and Morgan Murphy are funny (we sure do), check out their stand up sets! Follow Erin on social: @ErinFoleyComic Follow Morgan on social: @Morgan_Murphy Wanna know what Pablo Torre is finding out? Watch and listen to his podcast here! Who are th...
2024-07-2545 minHerlightsEP 276: WNBA All-Star Weekend RecapHost 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://w...
2024-07-2337 minHerlightsEP 275: The World Cup You Never Heard Of with Comedian Dana GoldbergDana 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! ...
2024-07-1659 minHerlightsEP 273: Tossing the Candy with UCLA Softball Coach Kirk WalkerHost Erin Foley welcomes UCLA Softball Associate Head Coach Kirk Walker! Kirk has helped guide UCLA to seven NCAA Championships and 17 Women's College World Series appearances. We talk about his coaching career, the state of softball and the incredible legacy of being the first openly gay Division I NCAA coach. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! 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...
2024-07-021h 21HerlightsEP 272: Weekly RecapHost Erin Foley recaps the week's biggest stories in women's sports. USWNT Olympic roster picks, Head Coach Casey Stoney out at San Diego, WNBA Commissioner's Cup, WNBA upsets, USA Gymnastics injuries and the NY Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant. 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
2024-06-2923 minHerlightsEP 271: All Things WNBA with National Sports Writer Lyndsey D'ArcangeloAward-winning author and journalist Lyndsey D'Arcangelo joins host Erin Foley in the studio to talk all things WNBA. We hit all the hot topics — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, USA Basketball Olympic Roster, Highlights and Lowlights of the '24 season as well as predictions for the Finals. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! 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
2024-06-251h 02HerlightsEP 270: The Dream Sequence with Football Icon Dr. Jen WelterHost Erin Foley welcomes football icon Dr. Jen Welter to the show. Welter is the first woman to coach in the NFL and play in a men's professional football league. She's a two-time gold medalist for the Women's US Tackle National Team, earning a PHD in psychology along the way. We spoke about her journey in football and the opportunities she helped create for the women working in football today. She's a trailblazer and an all around bad-ass. Plus, Doris Burke (another trailblazer) is the feel good moment of the week! Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.yo...
2024-06-1954 minHerlightsEP 269: Making the Cut with USWNT legend Tish Venturini HochHall of Fame soccer player Tish Venturini Hoch joins host Erin Foley in the studio. We cover the USWNT's games against South Korea, Coach Emma Hayes' Olympic roster decisions, Tish's investment in ACFC and taking home gold in the '96 games. Plus, the feel good moment of the week includes Tish, Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm! 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
2024-06-1157 minHerlightsEP 268: ESPN's Alyssa Roenigk Talks Summer OlympicsHost Erin Foley welcomes ESPN journalist Alyssa Roenigk, who heads to Paris next month to cover the Olympics. Our conversation provides insights into the world of Olympic coverage and the challenges faced by journalists. We also do a deep dive on USA gymnastics, the inclusion of new sports, and the excitement for upcoming events like surfing and skateboarding. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! 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.co...
2024-06-041h 00HerlightsEP 267: A Bloop And A BlastHost Erin Foley relays all the fun stories from attending the ACFC/San Diego Wave soccer match, along with being one of the 19K fans at the LA Sparks/Indiana Fever basketball game. Plus, a deep dive into NCAA Softball – the WCWS is finally here! Foley ends the episode with the feel-good moment of the week, inspired by a women's sports bar in Minneapolis. 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/...
2024-05-2949 minHerlightsEP 266: Full Court Press with Stand-up Comic Shelagh RatnerHost Erin Foley and guest Shelagh Ratner (NBC's Last Comic Standing) discuss the new ESPN four-part documentary series Full Court Press, featuring basketball superstars Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice. Foley and Ratner highlight the show's balance between on-court performances and off-court struggles, and the impact it has in creating personal connections with the players. The reviews are in...it's a must see! 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/
2024-05-2143 minHerlightsEP 265: Planes, Trains, Rickshaws with Michelle SchiefenHost Erin Foley tackles the WNBA pre-season streaming issues, charter flights and why only one professional athlete should be allowed to retire each week. Later in the episode, Foley welcomes guest and TV producer Michelle Schiefen who recounts her 12 hour journey going to professional women's hockey and soccer games in one day. Plus, Racing Louisville FC's Carson Pickett is feel good moment of the week. 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...
2024-05-1048 minHerlightsEP 264: Women's Sports Are Having A MOVEMENTHost Erin Foley discusses the impact of Caitlin Clark while celebrating the historical moments and individuals that have contributed to the growth of women's sports. Plus five WNBA storylines heading into the 2024 season, NWSL coverage and the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy! 1:03 Women's sports are having a moment 7:00 Five WNBA storylines 20:40 NWSL coverage 35:54 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...
2024-05-0238 minNew Role Now What?17 | How to navigate difficult workplace relationships (including your boss)In today's episode, Erin explores workplace dynamics through the lens of Brooke Castillo's concept of 'the manual,' a framework for understanding and managing challenging relationships. Erin provides tangible examples of common interactions that often leave us feeling frustrated. She offers clear strategies for how to depersonalize and move on. Tune in to learn how to enhance your professional relationships and optimize workplace communication.Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideWe're eager to hear from. you. Reach out with your queries or topics at: NewRoleNowWhat@gmail.com.Other related links:Podca...
2024-04-2319 minNew Role Now What?16 | What to do when you make a mistake at workIn today's episode, Erin delves into the nuanced process of managing work mistakes with resilience and self-assurance. She addresses the complex emotions that you might be navigating after you make a mistake. This episode offers helpful insights on how to gain self-awareness, take responsibility, and overcome the fear of failure and mistakes in a professional settings. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideWe're eager to hear from. you. Reach out with your queries or topics at: NewRoleNowWhat@gmail.com.Other related links:Podcast website with transcriptsErinMFoley.buzzsprout.com
2024-03-2026 minNew Role Now What?15 | How to dial down your fear of making a mistake at workMistakes are a crucial part of career growth, a necessary stepping stone to mastering your new role. Yet so many of us are terrified of making a mistake at work. This fear can be the culprit behind overthinking, procrastination, and even most common, burnout. In today's episode, Erin helps you to reframe your perspective and expectation around mistakes. She offers clear strategies to help dial down your fear around mistakes so you can learn and perform effectively. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideWe're also eager to hear from you, so don't hesita...
2023-11-0722 min
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2023-09-0519 minNew Role Now What?14 | Q & A: How to deal with competition and comparison in the workplaceIn another Q and A episode, Erin dives into some common workplace struggles submitted by listeners. What do you do if you are feeling competitive with a co-worker and it's making you feel anxious? How do you deal with the feeling that your teammates are more skilled than you? How do you get over feeling insecure because your colleagues are much younger than you? Erin offers insights on how to manage competition, comparison and the anxieties this creates. She breaks down strategies that will empower you to show up in ways that generate confidence, collaboration and the best possible outco...
2023-08-1434 minNew Role Now What?13 | Q & A: Reclaiming confidence, feeling valued, and knowing when to leaveIn this week's episode, Erin addresses three important questions submitted by listeners: What do you do if you don't feel valued? How do you know when it's time to leave your job? And, how do you recover if you feel like you've lost your edge? Erin takes a deep dive into each question, offering insightful perspectives and practical strategies to help listeners navigate these common roadblocks.Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideWe're also eager to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out with your queries or topics you'd like us to cove...
2023-07-0627 minNew Role Now What?12 | How to speak up effectively at workIn this thought-provoking episode of New Role Now What, join host Erin as she dives into the complex dynamics of speaking up in the workplace. In a world where effective communication is crucial, knowing how to use your voice can significantly impact your professional growth. In today’s episode, Erin walks you through when speaking up can be valuable and when silence might be the wiser choice. Drawing from her PhD in organizational communication and years working 1:1 with professionals, Erin offers listeners three practical tips for speaking up in a manner that not only showcases their value, but also maxi...
2023-06-0127 minNew Role Now What?11 | Your emotional curriculum at workWho do you want to be at work? Who are you currently being? The gap between where you are and where you want to be is your work curriculum. What is often overlooked in this process, is how much of this work is emotional. On today's episode, Erin breaks down the importance of understanding your emotional curriculum and how to get your brain set up to achieve it. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor information on working with Erin visit ErinMFoley.com
2023-05-1017 minNew Role Now What?10 | How to feel like you belong in your workplaceIt can be tough to perform in your job when you feel like you don’t belong. The desire to "fit in" is a natural part of being human. But how much do you need to belong in the workplace to enjoy your work and create success? And if you don't feel like you belong, how can you cultivate a sense of belonging for yourself? In today’s episode, Erin offers you her insights and strategies on how to deal with this need to belong in a productive way. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor in...
2023-05-0114 minNew Role Now What?9 | Training and learning in your new role"There isn't enough training!" If this thought crosses your mind regularly in your new role, you are NOT alone. This frustration is often followed by a scary and overwhelming fear that you aren't learning fast enough. In this week's episode, Erin tackles these concerns by offering a fresh perspective on how to shift yourself into a productive mindset that will help you to focus and learn effectively. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor information on working with Erin visit ErinMFoley.com
2023-04-0625 minNew Role Now What?8 | How to take in critical feedback without personalizing it (Part 2)If you haven't already, listen to part 1 on feedback resilience. Now that you're thinking about your skills in a way that opens you up to feedback, it's time to help your brain work through the emotions that often kick in when we feel critiqued. In part 2 of feedback resilience, Erin shares her 4 step process for working through critical feedback in a way that empowers you to increase your skill value. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor information on working with Erin visit ErinMFoley.com
2023-03-2828 minNew Role Now What?7 | How to take in critical feedback without personalizing it (Part 1)Taking in critical feedback can feel like getting hit by a freight train. It often makes us feel defensive, angry, fearful or even ashamed. But what if you could turn your fear of feedback on its head? In today's episode, Erin helps you to understand why you feel so much fear and resistance around getting feedback, and how to quickly build your feedback resilience muscle. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor information on working with Erin visit ErinMFoley.com
2023-03-1524 minNew Role Now What?6 | Fear of judgment in the workplaceDo you find yourself constantly worrying what people at work are thinking about you? You are not alone in this worry. The workplace heightens our fears around other people's judgments. In an attempt to deal with this fear, you may find yourself overthinking, perfecting, avoiding, procrastinating, people pleasing, etc. In today's episode, Erin helps you to dial down your fear of judgment so you can show up to work focused and confident. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor information on working with Erin visit ErinMFoley.com
2023-03-0626 minNew Role Now What?5 | Getting out of impostor mindset Part 2If you identified with Erin's description of impostor mindset in last week's episode, this week's listen is a must. Today's episode gets into the nitty gritty on why you have this mindset, when it’s most problematic, and what to do about it. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor information on working with Erin visit ErinMFoley.com
2023-02-2717 minNew Role Now What?4 | Getting out of impostor mindset Part 1Do you worry that you aren't as capable or skilled as other people perceive you to be? If your answer is yes, you may be stuck in an impostor mindset. In this week's episode, Erin breaks down what impostor mindset is, how it can negatively impact your work, and how to start shifting out of it. Free Coaching Guide:erinmfoley.com/freeguideFor information on working with Erin visit ErinMFoley.com
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