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Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 142: Napheesa CollierWNBA Defensive Player of the Year and two-time Olympic gold medalist and Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier joins Laughter Permitted to talk about the 2024 WNBA Finals, how her demeanor on and off the court are very similar and why she co-founded Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 basketball league featuring top WNBA players. Napheesa shares the non-negotiables that went into creating Unrivaled, the backstory of how it all started and what she’s most excited about when it comes to the league tipping off. Plus, find out why Sylvia Fowles garnered Napheesa’s cheer. In the close, Julie and Lynn make a pi...
2024-12-0446 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 141: Emma Hayes ReturnsU.S women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes returns to Laughter Permitted to talk about winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, what went into shaping the team’s culture in a short period of time and how gratitude factors into her current role. Emma also shares an exercise she did with the USWNT to cultivate trust and explains why it was important for her to connect the current team with The 99ers ahead of the Olympics. Plus, find out how Emma feels about returning to Wembley Stadium with the USWNT and how she hopes her story can upli...
2024-11-2744 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 139: Patty GassoLegendary 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...
2024-11-131h 06Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 138: Scout Bassett and Alana NicholsParalympic 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
2024-11-0655 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 135: Taryn Kloth and Kristen NussOlympic 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 Kris...
2024-10-161h 00Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 134: Sarah AdamParalympic 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...
2024-10-0954 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 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.
2024-10-0224 minLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy2024 Paris Olympics Episode 6: Brandi Chastain and Julie are pumped as the USWNT goes for goldTwo-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain and Julie dive into breaking down the USWNT’s 1-0 win over Germany, preview the gold medal game against Brazil and give their predictions for the final. Plus, Brandi has a nickname idea for the U.S.’s front three and Lynn gives her hot takes. Questions Permitted and Olympics Buzz are all about the fun, including ping pong, trampoline, Brandi's backyard Olympics, chocolate muffins in the Olympic Village and how Brandi and Julie once fought crime together.
2024-08-0725 minLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy2024 Paris Olympics Episode 5: Briana Scurry and Julie say every tourney needs a tough game as USWNT moves onto the semisAfter the USWNT's hard-fought 1-0 win over Japan, two-time Olympic gold medalist Briana Scurry and Julie talk about how a tough game is part of the process in a tournament like the Olympics, how winning has a way of making everyone forget about the difficult moments and Bri shares what she would say to the USWNT before its upcoming semifinal game. In Olympics Buzz, Julie tells the story of how she made it to Eiffel Tower Stadium to cheer on the U.S. beach volleyball team of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth, and Lynn has stats on how the...
2024-08-0321 minLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy2024 Paris Olympics Episode 4: Shannon Boxx and Julie like what they see as the USWNT heads to Olympics quarterfinalsThree-time Olympic gold medalist Shannon Boxx and Julie discuss what they like about the USWNT's start at the Olympics and give a full breakdown of the quarterfinals. As debate wages over a nickname for the frontline of Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, Lynn weighs in with what she considers to be the answer. Plus, the Canadian spying scandal continues to unfold. In Olympics Buzz, talk turns to the U.S. rugby team winning bronze, U.S. gymnastics taking gold and how U.S. basketball looks strong.Have an Olympics questions? Send it to Julie and...
2024-08-0129 minLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy2024 Paris Olympics Episode 3: Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle, Julie and Lynn are LFG with the USWNT's win over GermanyIn a Dope Village/ Pod Squad crossover episode, two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach and The Soccer expert Glennon Doyle join Laughter Permitted to discuss what they're loving about the USWNT's 4-1 win over Germany in the Olympics. Abby and Julie like the tactics and tenacity while Glennon praises the steadiness of new head coach Emma Hayes, who she'd follow out of a burning building. In Olympics Buzz, talk turns to Celine Dion, the U.S. beach volleyball team of Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth and how Simone Biles is everything.
2024-07-2941 minLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy2024 Paris Olympics Episode 2: Heather O'Reilly and Julie give the pluses and minuses of the USWNT's win over ZambiaWith the Paris Games officially underway, three-time Olympic gold medalist Heather O'Reilly - a.k.a. HAO! - joins Laughter Permitted to talk all things Olympics, including winning gold with Julie at the 2004 Athens Games. Heather and Julie have a lively discussion about Team Canada's use of a drone to spy on opponents - yikes! - and then they dive into analysis of the USWNT's 3-0 win over Zambia. Plus, find out what Heather is manifesting these Olympics.Producer's Note: This episode was recorded before news broke of Canada women's national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman...
2024-07-2639 minLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy2024 Paris Olympics Episode 1: Julie and Lynn preview top storylines of the 2024 Paris Summer OlympicsWith the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics about to get underway, Julie - live from France! - and Lynn talk about the storylines of the Games, including Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, U.S. women’s basketball and U.S. women's soccer. Plus, they share the game plan for their Laughter Permitted "Olympics-style" episodes.Have an Olympics-themed question? Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
2024-07-2417 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 129: Jewell LoydTwo-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she has stepped out of her comfort zone to share her voice, lessons she learned playing with former teammates Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart and how pickleball has become a big part of her life. Jewell and Julie bond over their experiences of being humbled by grandmas on the pickleball court and Lynn offers a deep thought about the sport. Plus, Jewell shares what it's like being part of the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team and carrying on its legacy of winning...
2024-05-0853 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 128: Niele IveyNotre Dame women's basketball head coach Niele Ivey joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her daily meditation practice, what it's like coaching in the era of NIL and the transfer portal and how she is building her program based on the principles of "love, serve and mentor." Niele also talks about the pride she has watching her son, Jaden, play in the NBA and the perspective she has having been an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies. In the Lynn Game, Niele and Julie duke it out over who knows Tamika Catchings better (hazard alert: someone gets smoked) and...
2024-05-0143 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 127: Alyssa NaeherTwo-time World Cup champion Alyssa Naeher joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she became a goalkeeper, how her background as a point guard in basketball helps her in goal and where her steadiness at the position comes from. Alyssa shares how she was told several times in her career that she didn't have the "personality" to be the starting goalkeeper for the USWNT and how she stayed true to herself despite naysayers. Alyssa also discusses last summer's World Cup and how she is able to find peace within herself during the pressure of penalty kicks. In Most Pressing...
2024-04-2455 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 126: Andraya Carter and Elle DuncanESPN broadcasters Andraya Carter and Elle Duncan join Laughter Permitted to talk about the ratings history made at the Final Four and why this year's tournament was such a success. Andraya and Elle also share behind-the-scenes stories of Caitlin Clark and discuss Dawn Staley's greatness. In the close of the episode, Julie and Lynn give ideas of how everyone can continue to support women's sports. Get on the train, party people!If you have a question for Julie and Lynn, email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
2024-04-1744 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 125: Cole BrauerSailing sensation Cole Brauer joins Laughter Permitted to talk about becoming the first American woman to race solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, why she took on the challenge and how Instagram allowed her to bring people along on the journey. Cole also shares what it's like being a woman in the sailing world and why she intentionally practiced self-care while sailing by herself for 130 days. In the Lynn Game, Cole showcases her grit, and in Most Pressing Questions, she explains why the interior of her boat was filled with handwritten messages. During Takeaways, Julie and Lynn talk...
2024-04-101h 02Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 124: Sam MewisWorld Cup champion Sam Mewis joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her recent retirement from soccer, the biggest lesson she learned while dealing with her knee injury and how she misses the camaraderie of the U.S. women's national team. Sam also learns about the art of "plorking" (she's already great at it) and discusses her new role as Editor in Chief of the Women's Game for the Men in Blazers Media Network. Sam and Julie give their input on the current USWNT. Plus, find out Sam's thoughts on returning shopping carts at the grocery store. Stay tuned as...
2024-04-0352 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 123: Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hilary KnightHockey legends Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hilary Knight join Laughter Permitted to talk about the journey to form the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Kendall and Hilary share why they wanted to start a pro hockey league, how a phone call to Billie Jean King changed everything and what it’s been like seeing packed arenas in the PWHL’s first season. Both Kendall and Hilary credit Julie and The 99ers with inspiring them to dream big, and Julie expresses what it’s been like to watch the PWHL take shape. Have a question for Julie and Lynn? Ema...
2024-03-271h 06Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 122: Alana NicholsFive-time Paralympian and 3-time Paralympic gold medalist Alana Nichols joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how a snowboarding accident as a teenager led to her being paralyzed from the waist down, the serendipitous moment in college she discovered wheelchair basketball and how adaptive sports gave her a renewed sense purpose. Alana shares her approach to taking on challenges and why she's willing to set ridiculously big dreams. Plus, Julie totally geeks out over Alana getting barreled while wave skiing.Have a question for Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
2024-03-201h 02Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 121: Tara VanDerveerIt's "Story Time with Tara!" Legendary Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer joins Laughter Permitted to tell stories from her 45-year coaching career. Tara shares how she was once a mascot, what she said to her team after becoming the winningest coach in NCAA basketball history, what it was like coaching the 1996 gold medal-winning Olympic team and how she's drawn inspiration from her players. Plus, three former Stanford stars join the fun and ask Tara for behind-the-scenes stories. Be prepared to never look at "one second" the same again.If you have a question for Questions Permitted...
2024-03-1348 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 120: Ali Krieger ReturnsIn the Season 11 premiere, two-time World Cup champion and NWSL champion Ali Krieger joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her life in the early days of retirement from professional soccer, the incredible ride Gotham FC took to win last year's NWSL title and how her teammates rallied around her in spectacular fashion the day news broke of her divorce. Ali shares how she's approaching retirement by trying new ventures, including broadcasting, and she and Julie discuss the future of the USWNT. Plus, Ali explains why she's open about her personal journey of healing. And don't miss Ali shouting out...
2024-03-061h 03Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 119: The Dopies!Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 10 and hand out some Dopie Awards.Do you have a question for Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
2024-02-2829 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 118: Dr. Colleen Hacker Returns Again!Class with Flash is in session! Mental skills expert Dr. Colleen "Flash" Hacker returns to Laughter Permitted to talk about the importance of wins in life. Dr. Hacker shares how celebrating wins impacts the neuroplasticity of our brains, washes our brains in neurochemicals and creates a habit loop. Dr. Hacker, Julie and Lynn then celebrate wins of their own from 2023, and Dr. Hacker gives tips on how to do this in your life, particularly if you're reticent to do so. Stay tuned for Julie's response to the whole experience.Share your wins from 2023 with Julie and Lynn...
2023-12-061h 21Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 117: Erin MatsonField hockey superstar Erin Matson joins Laughter Permitted to talk about what it was like winning a national championship in her first year as head coach at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina, and how she had the confidence to pursue the job directly out of college. At 23 years old, Erin became the youngest Division 1 head coach to ever win a national championship, and she shares how she approached coaching players she called teammates the previous season. Find out how Erin went about applying for the head coaching job and what she said in her first team...
2023-11-2953 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 116: Scout BassettParalympic track and field star Scout Bassett joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her journey from a government-run orphanage in Nanjng, China to representing the United States in the Paralympics. Scout shares what it was like being adopted and moving to the United States as a child, why she was initially hesitant to wear a prosthetic leg that would allow her to compete in track and field and how sports ultimately transformed her life. Plus, learn the meaning behind the title of Scout's book "Lucky Girl" and what her hopes are as the next president of the Women’s Sp...
2023-11-221h 02Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 115: Breanna Stewart ReturnsTwo-time WNBA MVP and two-time WNBA champion Breanna Stewart returns to Laughter Permitted and begins the episode by telling one of the best stories in the history of the podcast about the birth of her second child. (It's up there with the Mia Hamm Split Pants Story.) Stewie goes on to share what her first season with the New York Liberty was like, how she continues to evolve her game and what she wants to see for the future of women's sports. Plus, find out Stewie's thoughts on trash talking, and in Questions Permitted, Julie and Lynn share ideas...
2023-11-1554 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 114: Kaillie HumphriesThree-time Olympic gold medalist bobsledder Kaillie Humphries joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she got into the sport of bobsleigh and the experience of leaving her home country of Canada to compete for the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Kaillie also candidly shares the challenges she's faced with endometriosis and fertility. In Most Pressing Questions, learn about Kaillie's tattoos and the love she has for her dog. Questions Permitted features emails from listeners offering their personal experiences regarding height and Julie and Lynn answer an interesting "Would you rather" prompt.Do you have a question...
2023-11-0854 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 113: Aliyah BostonWNBA Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her stellar first season with the Indiana Fever, how she carved out a path of her own at the University of South Carolina and the intention behind her hair. Aliyah also shares why she's so comfortable being herself and Aliyah and Lynn bond over being tall. In Questions Permitted, Julie delves deep into whether fake plants in the house are a “no no.”Have a comment or question for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
2023-11-0146 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 112: Courtney DauwalterUltramarathon trailblazer Courtney Dauwalter joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she got into running ultras, what went into winning three 100-mile races in the span of 10 weeks and how she reframed the "pain cave" in her mind. Courtney also shares how her training schedule is completely dependent on what her body and brain are telling her. Plus, we learn what it actually feels like crossing the finish line of a 100-mile race, and perhaps most importantly, what Courtney's donut of choice is.Email Julie and Lynn a question and/or your favorite joke at laughterpermitted@gmail...
2023-10-2555 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 111: Billie Jean King ReturnsIn a live recording of Laughter Permitted in New York City, tennis legend and equal rights icon Billie Jean King returns to the podcast to talk about her life, how she's been fighting for equal pay since the early 1970s and what her hopes are for the future of women's sports. Julie and Billie Jean share the story of how they met and how BJK helped Julie and the USWNT in their equitable support battle with U.S. Soccer. Plus, Billie Jean gives a call to action to women everywhere and implores them not to settle for the crumbs...
2023-10-1852 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 109: Lynn WilliamsIn the Season 10 premiere, Olympic bronze medalist and U.S. women’s national team player Lynn Williams joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her experience at the 2023 World Cup, what she hopes for the USWNT going into the Olympics and what qualities she’d like in a new head coach. Plus, Lynn discusses the resiliency she has had throughout her career and how setbacks and injuries have helped shape her perspective on the role soccer plays in her life. Other topics discussed include: Lynn's crocheting, the joys of podcasting and how Julie is searching for her lost journal. In the...
2023-10-041h 03Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 108: The Dopies!Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 9 and hand out some Dopie Awards.Have an idea for a guest for Season 10 or a question to ask Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
2023-09-2718 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyWorld Cup Episode 6: Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach and Julie discuss the World Cup and USWNTAll-time U.S. women’s national team greats Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach join Laughter Permitted once again to discuss the World Cup, give their overall thoughts on the USWNT’s run in the tournament and consider what the future holds for the team. Mia, Abby and Julie talk about how the USWNT has the opportunity to turn its current heartbreak into future success at the upcoming Olympics and beyond. You will want to run through a wall after hearing what Abby has to say on the topic.Have an idea for a guest for Season 10? Send Juli...
2023-08-2145 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyWorld Cup 2023 Episode 5: Julie isn't over the USWNT's loss in the World Cup, previews the semis and answers questions from the Dope VillageJulie continues to process the USWNT's loss in the World Cup, discusses the team's immediate future and previews the semifinals. Plus, Julie answers several questions about the World Cup from the Dope Village. Be sure to find out Lynn's latest t-shirt -- it was a gift from a friend!Send an email to Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
2023-08-1427 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyWorld Cup 2023 Episode 4: Brandi Chastain and Julie give an unfiltered rundown of the USWNT's early exit from the World CupAfter many deep sighs and guttural noises, Julie and two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain give a full rundown of the U.S. women's national team's early exit from the Women's World Cup at the hands of Sweden and a penalty shootout. The former teammates discuss the nuanced ins and outs of what happened at this World Cup for the U.S. and talk over head coach Vlatko Andonovski's inability to produce results in big tournaments. Plus, Julie and Brandi share the change that needs to happen at the youth soccer level in the...
2023-08-0741 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyWorld Cup 2023 Episode 3: Julie doesn’t hold back as she and Kristine Lilly dive into what’s going on with the USWNTJust moments after the U.S. women’s national team's draw against Portugal to advance in the Women’s World Cup, Julie and two-time World Cup champion and USWNT legend Kristine Lilly give their raw and real thoughts on what’s amiss on the field and what needs to happen in the upcoming game. Julie would like the USWNT’s “kick the shit out of you muscle” to kick in, Kristine wants to see improved chemistry and both want the team to play with more freedom to allow the players' creativity to shine. Julie also expresses concern that head coach Vlatko...
2023-08-0118 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyWorld Cup 2023 Episode 2: USWNT legend Carla Overbeck is totally optimistic and Julie wants more subsDirect from a cozy corner of a suite at the Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand, Julie and two-time World Cup champion and U.S. women's national team legend Carla Overbeck give their immediate reactions to the USWNT’s 1-1 tie with Netherlands. While Julie would like to see more subs and less clunky play, Carla remains relentlessly optimistic that the U.S. team will be just fine in its upcoming game against Portugal. The Mia Hamm bobblehead once again makes a special appearance and Lynn continues to do her best to bring good mojo to the USWNT with he...
2023-07-2616 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyWorld Cup 2023 Episode 1: Julie gives her take on the USWNT's opening winLaughter Permitted kicks off its 2023 Women's World Cup episodes with Julie breaking down the U.S. women's national team's 3-0 win over Vietnam while also looking ahead to the USWNT's next match against the Netherlands. In Questions Permitted, Lynn asks Julie what Game 1 of a World Cup is like (messy is expected), her thoughts on the USWNT's pregame custom suits (Julie once got a windbreaker) and what the chatter has been like on The 99ers text thread (lots of ALL CAPS and exclamation points)!!!Be sure to email your World Cup questions to Julie and Lynn at...
2023-07-2225 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 107: Astronaut Nicole Mann from EarthIn the Season 9 finale, Astronaut Nicole Mann joins Laughter Permitted to talk all about her experience living and working aboard the International Space Station. Nicole shares everything from what it was like reentering the Earth’s atmosphere to how she slept in space to the importance of being a good teammate. Plus, she describes the vantage point she had of Earth while in space and what it was like coming home with her newfound perspective of the planet. Nicole also tells a story in Most Pressing Questions that rivals the Mia Hamm Split Pants story (you've been warned...). In Qu...
2023-05-1056 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyBONUS EPISODE: How Ally's pledge to women's sports continues to growJulie and Lynn are joined by Chief Marketing and PR officer of Ally Financial, Andrea Brimmer, to discuss how Ally is at the forefront of supporting and investing in women's sports.
2023-05-1016 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 106: Becky SauerbrunnTwo-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Becky Sauerbrunn joins Laughter Permitted to share what being a team player means to her (there's a great story involving the flute), the difference between a floor raiser and ceiling raiser and the leadership advice she received from Carla Overbeck. Becky also talks about the current state of the Portland Thorns in the wake of the Sally Yates report and what it will take for the USWNT to be successful in the upcoming World Cup. In the close of the show, Julie offers ideas on how to help high schoolers become...
2023-05-0354 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 104: Emma HayesChelsea manager Emma Hayes OBE joins Laughter Permitted to discuss the joy she experienced covering the Euros for ESPN (a fire pit is involved!), her winding path to Chelsea (a clairvoyant is involved!) and how she finds time to recharge amidst the overstimulating profession of coaching (a Beyonce concert is on the calendar!). Plus, Emma does a deep dive into her emphasis on understanding the menstrual cycles of her players to improve their performance and keep them healthy (this is beyond fascinating!). In the close of the show, a listener inspires Julie to get after it.
2023-04-1958 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 102: Sally JenkinsLegendary sports journalist and author Sally Jenkins joins Laughter Permitted to discuss how she crafts her columns, the importance of exploring "what's bugging you" and the advice she gives to up-and-coming journalists. Sally also shares the impact Billie Jean King and Pat Summitt have had on her life and delves into stories from her latest book, "What Sports Teach Us about Work and Life," out June 6. In the close of the show, find out what happened when Julie played a round of golf with Mia Hamm and friends.Send your questions to Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted...
2023-04-051h 01Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 101: Christine SinclairSoccer legend and Olympic gold medalist Christine Sinclair joins Laughter Permitted to discuss her historic career, and how she and her fellow Canadian national team members are in a bitter fight with Canadian Soccer for support. Julie shares the PTSD and empathy she feels as she watches Christine and her teammates go through their battle. Christine also explains why she chose to get way out of her comfort zone to write her book "Playing the Long Game," and in "high, low, cheer" we learn the influence Christine's parents had on her athletic career. Stick around for the close of...
2023-03-2958 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 100: The 99ersIn the 100th episode of Laughter Permitted, members of the 1999 World Cup champion team come together to swap stories from their playing days, including pranks, the impact head coach Tony DiCicco had on them and how they stay in touch to this day thanks to a text chain. Also, a "Know Your 99ers with The 99ers" Lynn Game goes a bit off the rails and The 99ers answer questions submitted by fans. Most importantly, it’s the first time in a long time that 18 of these 99ers got to laugh, toast and roast each other over a happy hour. Gu...
2023-03-221h 16Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 98: Astronaut Nicole Mann from SpaceLaughter Permitted takes an out-of-this-world journey to SPACE! In the Season 9 premiere, NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann joins Laughter Permitted while aboard the International Space Station. Col. Mann shares what it means to be the first Native American woman in space, how the mental toughness she gained as a soccer player at the Naval Academy helped her during two spacewalks and what message she'd share with us all back on Earth. Julie asks the hard-hitting question about showering in space, Lynn requests a ride in an F-18 with Col. Mann when she returns to Earth and we all learn that...
2023-03-0832 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 97: The Dopies!Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 8 and hand out some Dopie Awards.
2023-03-0120 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 96: Dr. Colleen Hacker Is Back!In the Season 8 finale, renowned mental skills expert, author and Pacific Lutheran University professor Dr. Colleen Hacker returns to Laughter Permitted for a record fifth time to discuss the power of setting intentions for your year, how to use daily visual cues to help achieve your personal pursuits and why expressing gratitude is vital in life. Dr. Hacker also takes on Julie in an epic rematch of Know Your 99ers in the Lynn Game (it gets real, real quick). So listen in because Flash Class is once again in session!
2022-12-141h 00Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 95: Shima OliaeeAward-winning podcast producer Shima Oliaee joins Laughter Permitted to discuss her 4-part ESPN 30 for 30 podcast series "Pink Card," which centers on women's rights in Iran over the course of three generations. Shima shares how women fighting to attend men's soccer games in Iran became emblematic of their pursuit of freedom, the motivation behind the series and the impact she hopes it has. In the close of the show, Julie and Lynn have a special announcement about the Season 8 finale.
2022-12-0750 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 94: A'ja WilsonWNBA Champion, 2-time WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist A'ja Wilson joins Laughter Permitted to discuss winning an WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces, what it was like being coached by Dawn Staley and Becky Hammon and how she developed a leadership style that worked for her. Plus get the "tea" on the Aces' post-championship celebrations and hear an incredible story about A'ja's statue on the campus of her alma mater, the University of South Carolina. In the close of the show, Lynn gets a serious case of the giggles while she and Julie discuss a bronze plaque...
2022-11-3036 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 92: Becky HammonSix-time WNBA all-star and coaching trailblazer Becky Hammon joins Laughter Permitted to talk about winning a WNBA championship in her first season as coach of the Las Vegas Aces, how fun played a role in the team's success and what she learned as an assistant coach to Gregg Popovich. Becky also shares why she got into coaching and how she came to accept herself as a person. Plus learn about Becky's love of shoes and expert knowledge of the 90s. In the close of the show, Lynn breaks down Julie's latest attempt at doing the worm.
2022-11-161h 14Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 91: Cindy Parlow ConeWorld Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Cindy Parlow Cone joins Laughter Permitted to discuss her role as president of U.S. Soccer and how she is working toward a culture shift in the game in the wake of the Sally Yates report. Cindy shares what it took to get the women's and men's national teams to equal pay and what she learned about leadership while playing with Julie, Carla Overbeck and Mia Hamm on the U.S. women's national team. In a highly competitive Lynn Game, Cindy and Julie go head-to-head in "Know Your 99ers."
2022-11-0958 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 89: Catarina MacarioU.S. women's national soccer team player Catarina Macario joins Laughter Permitted to share her journey of moving to the United States from Brazil at the age of 12 to pursue her dream of playing soccer. She tells the incredible story of what her first day in the U.S. entailed, how she made her way to Stanford University where she won two national titles and the role adversity has played in her life. In the close of the show, Julie shares the most memorable goal she ever scored and Lynn gives an update on her Oura ring.
2022-10-261h 09Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 88: Jenny LevyUniversity of North Carolina women's lacrosse and U.S. women's national team head coach Jenny Levy joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her 28-year career in Chapel Hill, how UNC and Team USA both won championships this year and how she developed and continues to evolve her coaching philosophy. The episode kicks off with a rousing discussion of Oura rings and menopause, and includes a good amount of pickleball discourse. In the close of the show, Julie and Lynn come up with a "Snort-Meter," which shall replace a 5-star rating. (This episode was a 2-Snorter.)
2022-10-191h 06Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 86: Briana Scurry Returns!In the Season 7 finale, two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Briana Scurry returns to Laughter Permitted to discuss her new book "My Greatest Save." Bri opens up about the challenging time she experienced after suffering a concussion in 2010, tells the story of how she pawned her gold medals in order to make ends meet and how she worked her way back to health. In the Lynn Game, Julie and Bri go head-to-head in 99ers trivia and then Julie gives an update on the 99ers Netflix film in the close of the show. Plus, it is once again...
2022-05-1748 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 84: Kara Nortman and Julie UhrmanAngel City Football Club founders Kara Nortman and Julie Uhrman join Laughter Permitted to talk about how ACFC came to be, the role Natalie Portman played in bringing women's professional soccer to L.A. and what sets the organization apart in the pro sports landscape. As a co-owner of the team, Julie (Foudy) shares what it meant to her to be at the sold-out season opener alongside former USWNT teammates and longtime friend, mentor and fellow co-owner Billie Jean King. Plus, learn the now world famous three claps cheer!
2022-05-0349 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 83: Kendall Coyne SchofieldThree-time Olympic medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her quest to see a viable women's professional hockey league form, how she and fellow players are working to make that happen and what the journey has been like. Kendall also discusses the 2022 Winter Olympics, her incredible performance at the 2019 NHL All-Star Skills Competition and what motivated her to write her book, "As Fast As Her." In the Lynn Game, Julie finds a way to get in her own head, and in Most Pressing Questions, Kendall explains how she squatted her 310-pound, NFL-playing husband during quarantine.
2022-04-261h 07Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 82: Beth MowinsBuckle up because this episode brings the laughs courtesy of play-by-play trailblazer Beth Mowins! Beth shares what it was like calling soccer with a young Julie Foudy as her color commentator. (A certain handwritten sign from Beth helped Julie to know when to -- ahem -- stop talking.) Find out when Beth knew she wanted to do play-by-play and how she has carved out her incredible career path. To test her skills, Beth is asked to do play-by-play of Julie eating a cinnamon roll, which leads to Beth joining the great “Is a cinnamon roll a donut” debate. In the...
2022-04-191h 10Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 80: Lindsey JacobellisFive-time Olympian, 10-time X Games gold medalist and snowboard cross star Lindsey Jacobellis joins Laughter Permitted to talk about winning two gold medals at the Beijing Games, her experience with the media over the years and how she adjusted her mindset at this past Olympics to focus on her own goals. The "Lynn Game" features questions about the 80's with another enthusiastic cameo by Swaggy, and in the close of the show, find out what Julie said to make Lynn snort. There's also bad singing (it may or may not be the Green Machine song)...
2022-04-0555 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 79: Elana Meyers TaylorFive-time Olympic medalist, bobsledder and overall rad human Elana Meyers Taylor joins Laughter Permitted to talk about becoming the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history, how she dealt with a Covid diagnosis upon arriving at the Beijing Games -- the story is something else -- and how she went from being a college softball player to a top-level bobsledder. Elana also shares what it is like being a professional athlete while raising her son, Nico. In the close of the show, Julie shares a "Hacker-ism" Lynn hasn't heard before that applies to Elana's journey at the 2022 Winter...
2022-03-291h 03Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 78: Layshia ClarendonWNBA All-Star Layshia Clarendon joins Laughter Permitted to talk about being the first openly non-binary and transgender player in the WNBA, the warm embrace they have received from the Minnesota Lynx franchise and what life was like inside the 2020 "Wubble" season. Layshia also discusses the freedom of living your truth (that's where the "gold" is), how she and her wife are raising their chid in gender expansiveness and why humanity needs to be considered when discussing transgender athletes. Such an important and enlightening conversation on so many levels. In the close of the show, Lynn takes over Questions Permitted...
2022-03-221h 14Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 77: Dr. Nadia NadimIn the Season 7 premiere, NWSL and Danish national team star Dr. Nadia Nadim joins Laughter Permitted to talk about earning her medical degree while playing professional soccer and share a detailed account of how she fled Afghanistan and the Taliban as a child with her mother and four sisters. She also recalls her first encounter with soccer at a Danish refugee camp and how she fell in love with the game. Nadia then competes with Julie in a “Lynn Game” about random medical stuff, gives a taste of her ability to speak nine -- yes, nine! -- languages and blow...
2022-03-151h 07Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 76: The Dopies!Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 6 and hand out some Dopie Awards.
2022-03-0735 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 75: Dr. Colleen Hacker Returns...Once Again!In the Season 6 finale, Dr. Colleen Hacker once again returns to the Laughter Permitted party to discuss aspirational challenges, the power of choice and what she'd like members of the Dope Village to take with them into 2022. As an authority on the psychology of peak performance, Dr. Hacker is a master of making complex concepts digestible, relatable and actionable. Turns out her mental skills expertise translates to a Lynn Game on The 99ers as Julie finds out firsthand. Stay tuned for the close of the show in which we get one final Toto toilet update.
2021-12-221h 16Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 74: Malika AndrewsAward-winning sports journalist Malika Andrews joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her role as host of ESPN's NBA Today, reporting from inside the NBA bubble during the 2020 season and how the experience helped propel her career forward. Malika is also open about adversity she faced in her adolescence, and how she credits her college best friend with helping her find journalism. Things get competitive during a Lynn Game about coffee and Swaggy once again shines, despite initially being locked out of Julie’s office. And enjoy some really, really bad singing in the close of the show.
2021-12-151h 10Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyHappy Thanksgiving from Laughter Permitted!Happy Thanksgiving from Laughter Permitted! Julie and Lynn share a clip from a 2019 episode in which their favorite person, Amy Liss, shares her motto in life: "Live each day with an attitude of gratitude."
2021-11-2505 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 71: Tamyra Mensah StockGet ready for a jolt of joy as Olympic gold medalist wrestler Tamyra Mensah Stock joins Laughter Permitted. Tamyra shares how she quickly rose in the sport of wrestling despite a late start, how tragedy has shaped her perspective on life and why fun is a key component to her success as an athlete. Julie’s dog Swaggy makes a strong showing during the Lynn Game, Tamyra explains the perks of winning a gold medal and how her coach encouraged her to bring a karaoke machine to the Olympics. In the close of the show, Julie and Lynn have de...
2021-11-1745 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 65: The Dopies!Cue the crowd noise because Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 5 and hand out some Dopie Awards.
2021-10-1126 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyWhat We’re Made Of: A Vaccine Pioneer and Her Olympian DaughterEvery four years, athletes compete for glory at the Olympic Games, and this year’s Tokyo Games will feel even greater for two-time gold medalist Susan Francia. Her mother, Dr. Kate Karikó, has seen her lifelong work come to fruition in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Karikó’s dedication to her research amidst adversity inspired her daughter, who became an elite rower and Olympian. ESPN’s Julie Foudy takes us through the story of Dr. Karikó’s perseverance, her mRNA breakthroughs behind the vaccine, and the mother-daughter relationship at the center of the E:60 upcoming feature “What We’re Made Of.”
2021-06-2436 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 63: Amanda NunesMMA fighter Amanda Nunes joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her dominance in UFC, what is left for her to do in the sport and how becoming a mom has helped her in the cage. In a new Lynn Game, Amanda takes on Julie in a “Trash Talk Off.” At the end of the interview, Amanda’s baby daughter, Reagan, joins the party, and in the close of the show, Julie and Lynn consider how much money it would take for either of them to step in the cage with Amanda.
2021-05-1431 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 62: Candace ParkerWNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Candace Parker joins Laughter Permitted to talk about starting her 14th WNBA season for the Chicago Sky, what drives her and lessons she learned from Pat Summitt. Candace shares the best parts of being back in her hometown of Chicago -- it’s possible her mom has done some of her laundry -- and explains why, at the age of 35, she considers what her legacy will be. Also, find out where the fun happens during TNT broadcasts, and why fishing might not be in Candace’s future plans. In “Questions Permitted,” Julie and Lynn...
2021-05-0545 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 60: Venus WilliamsSeven-time Grand Slam champion and 5-time Olympic medalist Venus Williams joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her fight for equal pay in tennis, where her entrepreneurial spirit comes from and what continues to drive her as player. Venus describes her bond with Serena and how Serena's daughter, Olympia, might be the most athletic in the family. Plus, Venus invites Julie to be on team "Bad Guys" and explains that while the Olympics might be in her future, pickle ball most likely isn't. In the close of the show, Julie and Lynn share the soundtrack to their lives, which leads...
2021-04-2150 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 59: Tyler WrightTwo-time world champion surfer Tyler Wright joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how a battle with a crippling virus led her to become an activist within the sport of surfing. Tyler gets candid about the lows she experienced while enduring two years with post-viral syndrome, and explains how she’s now using her platform as a top surfer to affect real change. In Most Pressing Questions, Julie asserts herself as Tyler’s personal cheerleader for a surf competition in San Clemente this September, and in the close of the show, Julie and Lynn debate whether cereal is a soup.
2021-04-1458 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 56: Sarah ThomasNFL official Sarah Thomas joins Laughter Permitted to talk all about making history as the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl...woot woot! She explains exactly what a "down judge" does -- it's next-level multitasking -- and tells the story of how being voted out of a church basketball league set her on the path to becoming a football official. Plus, Sarah shares her favorite moments from Super Bowl LV, and we find out what the chatter during a game is really like from NFL players. In the close of the show, Julie and Lynn discuss alternative podcasts...
2021-03-2452 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 55: Abby Wambach Returns!In the Season 5 premiere, USWNT legend Abby Wambach returns to Laughter Permitted. Cue the crowd noise! As longtime teammates and friends, Abby and Julie share stories from their playing days and how Abby’s forehead potentially saved Julie’s marriage. Considered one of the greatest soccer players ever, Abby gets candid about how the challenging moments in her career and life have shaped her the most. Plus there is breaking news from Abby that leaves Julie nearly speechless, emphasis on “nearly.” And learn what "Hit me with an 'And I!'" means in the close of the show.
2021-03-171h 19Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 54: The Dopies!Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 4 and hand out some Dopie Awards.
2021-03-1022 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 52: Kelley O'Hara ft. Alex Morgan, Allie Long and Emily Sonnett "Zoom bombs"Two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Kelley O'Hara joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her career on the USWNT, her uber-competitiveness (it extends to crossword puzzles) and what it's been like hosting her podcast, "Just Women's Sports." Kelley also discusses her decision to stand during the national anthem and the united message the USWNT has on racial justice. Stay tuned for THREE "Zoom bombs" from Kelley's U.S. teammates and good friends Alex Morgan, Allie Long and Emily Sonnett, who each tell their favorite Kelley stories. Finally, Kelley and Lynn find a shared fondness for the Bachelor...
2020-12-161h 04Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 46: Molly SeidelFour-time NCAA champion Molly Seidel joins Laughter Permitted and tells the story of how she ran her first marathon and qualified for the Olympics. She also shares the response she received after opening up about her experiences with disordered eating, anxiety and depression, and her hope for change in the running culture. Stay tuned for the "Lynn Game" in which Molly goes deep on why a cinnamon roll is NOT a donut, and in the close of the show, Julie and Lynn express their mutual love for the show "Ted Lasso."
2020-11-0456 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 43: The Dopies!Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share some highlights of Season 3 and hand out some Dopie Awards.
2020-10-1931 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 35: Jessie Diggins and Kikkan RandallCross-country skiing superstars Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall join Laughter Permitted. Jessie and Kikkan teamed up to win gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics in the women's team sprint event, but their stories don't end there. Shortly after the Olympics, Kikkan was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now in remission, she is outspoken about her experience in order to help others. Jessie recently came out with a book "Brave Enough," in which she opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder in her late teens, and how she ultimately healed, then went on to become an Olympic champion. Stay tuned...
2020-05-201h 24Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 32: The Dopies!Julie Foudy returns for another Laughter Permitted! On the latest episode, Julie and Lynn hold the Season 2 Dopie Awards.
2020-04-2925 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyJust For Laughs: Amy LissIn the fourth installment of Just For Laughs, Julie and Lynn call their dear friend Amy Liss, who tells a funny story about Zooming with a kindergarten class, talks about living her life with an "attitude of gratitude" and shares the #pickmeupchallenge.
2020-04-2216 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyJust For Laughs: Gabby Reece and Laird HamiltonIn the third installment of "Just For Laughs," Julie and Lynn call up power couple Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton, who share stories of Laird's pranks and antics, tips on how to stay healthy during quarantine and how we all need to laugh more and have more fun in life.
2020-04-1555 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyJust For Laughs: Lindsey Horan and Emily SonnettIn the second installment of "Just for Laughs," USWNT stars and World Cup champions Lindsey Horan and Emily Sonnett share stories about parallel parking, an ongoing joke involving Rose Lavelle and Skechers, how Emily once desperately needed water during a team meeting and the time Lindsey's shoelace got stuck in an escalator at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Julie and Lynn also introduce a new segment in the close of the show.
2020-04-0839 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyJust for Laughs: Jessica Mendoza and Sue EnquistWe are bringing you another special episode of Laughter Permitted called "Just for Laughs." The jumping off point: Our conversation with Dr. Colleen Hacker in which she pointed to laughter as the antidote to stress. Since Julie and Lynn are professional laughers, we figured we could help everyone out. Dr. Hacker also said we should keep up with our friends, and to even pick up the phone and call someone. So that's what we did. We called a couple of our pals, and asked for one thing: a funny story. This episode's lineup of laughs includes ESPN baseball and softball...
2020-04-0147 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyInside the US Soccer Equal Pay FightA two-time World Cup and Olympic soccer champion, US team alumna Julie Foudy gives a candid inside look at the battle over fair pay for female players. US Soccer Federation president Carlos Cordeiro just resigned amidst controversy over sexist language in USSF's legal filings. Since filing that suit in March 2019, the USWNT won its fourth FIFA World Cup and continued its streak of global dominance. Foudy details what it's taken to move the case forward, while the team continues to play at a top level.
2020-03-1922 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 31: Dr. Colleen HackerIn a special episode of Laughter Permitted, mental skills coach Dr. Colleen Hacker joins Julie and Lynn -- at a safe social distance via Skype -- to share strategies used by elite athletes that can be applied to dealing with the anxiety and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Hacker, an expert on the psychology of peak performance, works with professional and Olympic athletes in a variety of sports including the NFL, MLB, PGA, LPGA, U.S. Swimming, U.S. speed skating, U.S. track and field, U.S. soccer and U.S. hockey. She offers her unique insights on...
2020-03-181h 14Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 23: Tamika CatchingsLaughter Permitted is live from the Julie Foudy & espnW Sports Leadership Academy in New Jersey with basketball superstar Tamika Catchings, who is a WNBA MVP and champion, 4-time Olympic gold medalist and founder of the Catch the Stars Foundation. Tamika explains how she turned a hearing impairment into her "superpower," the influence legendary University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt had on her life and why her non-profit Catch the Stars Foundation is her proudest achievement. Also find out how Tamika came to compete on "American Ninja Warrior" and own a tea cafe in Indianapolis called Tea's Me.
2019-11-061h 03Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 22: Robin RobertsLaughter Permitted is joined by the legendary Robin Roberts, who anchors "Good Morning America," was an anchor and reporter at ESPN for 15 years and is a Peabody Award-winning journalist. Robin tells the story of when she met Julie while covering the 1999 World Cup, how her parents influenced her as a person and why she is so passionate about her role at GMA. Lynn also shares an email Robin wrote to her 15 years ago.
2019-10-3055 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 18: Julie Ertz & Crystal DunnNext up on World Cup Champs week are Julie Ertz and Crystal Dunn. There's a lot of laughter in this episode as the good friends share the story of how they met and talk about their experiences on the USWNT together.
2019-10-1652 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 15: The Dopies!Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 1 and hold the first-ever "Dopie Awards".
2019-10-091h 07Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 9: Simone Manuel & Katie LedeckyLaughter Permitted heads to Julie's alma mater, Stanford University, for a live episode. Fellow Cardinal and Olympic champion swimmers Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel join Julie for a conversation about their success at the Rio Olympics and what life is like now as professional swimmers. Katie tells the story of her stint in Stanford's marching band and Simone gives an update on her snails, Shaka and Zulu. Plus, Julie reveals why she decided to stick to soccer instead of becoming a doctor.
2019-05-011h 14Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 5: Mia HammIn a very special episode of Laughter Permitted, Julie Foudy sits down with former USWNT teammate and lifelong friend Mia Hamm. Most know Mia is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, with two World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals and two FIFA World Player of the Year awards. But few know about the "wardrobe malfunction" Mia had moments before a meeting with FIFA. Along with hilarious stories from their playing days, Julie and Mia talk about Mia's prowess as a youth soccer coach of the Killer Cobras and how both miss the days of...
2019-04-031h 19Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 4: Jessica MendozaOn the next stop on the Laughter Permitted party train, Julie Foudy catches up with her longtime pal Jessica Mendoza, who is a two-time Olympic medalist in softball and an analyst on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. Jessica tells the story of how a post-game interview during her playing days led to her current career in TV. She also delves into what it's like being a woman calling MLB in primetime, how a cockroach in a Dominican Republic bathroom helped her out of a hitting slump, what it's like homeschooling her sons and why scotch is her preferred drink of...
2019-03-271h 02Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 3: Kerri Walsh JenningsLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy heads to Southern California to meet up with volleyball legend and three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings. In this conversation, Kerri opens up about why she's going for her sixth Olympics and what it's been like starting the beach volleyball event series p1440 after parting ways with the AVP Tour. Also: Find out how Kerri realized she was pregnant while competing in the London Olympics, and In Most Pressing Questions, Kerri tells us what question she gets asked the most -- and whether she'd rather win one more gold medal or hit a...
2019-03-2046 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 2: Simone BilesLaughter Permitted with Julie Foudy makes its way to the World Champions Centre in Spring, Texas, where four-time Olympic gold medalist and gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles trains. Simone sits down with Julie to talk about the 2016 Rio Olympics and what life has been like since. They go into the current state of USA Gymnastics and its newest president, and talk about what really went down during the 2018 world championships when Simone won the all-around with a kidney stone. Simone's mom, Nellie, also joins the conversation, with her own hilarious take on Simone's successes in the gym and attempts at...
2019-03-1351 minLaughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode 1: Abby Wambach & Glennon DoyleSeason 1 of Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy kicks off with World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach and her wife, best-selling author, activist and philanthropist Glennon Doyle. Julie talks with Abby and Glennon about how their relationship began -- it turns out Oprah played a role -- and Abby describes the ups and downs of life post-soccer, and how a graduation speech inspired her latest book, "Wolfpack," coming in April 2019.
2019-03-081h 02Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyEpisode ZeroLaughter 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.
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