Herlights

Herlights

Herlights serves up the coverage women's sports deserve—from a fresh, laugh-out-loud voice. Host Erin Foley, a stand-up comic and lifelong sports fanatic, tackles everything women's sports—from hot takes on top stories, to Xs and Os of games, to interviews with trailblazers. Her infectious energy and inspired rants fuel this entertaining weekly show about the fastest-growing (yet under-covered) area of sports.

Episodes

January 29, 2026 39 mins

Host Erin Foley welcomes back ESPN journalist Alyssa Roenigk, who heads to Italy next week to cover the Olympics! 

Foley and Roenigk break down the biggest names and storylines heading into the Games. From Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, and Jessie Diggins on skis to Chloe Kim, Maddy Shaffrick, and Stacy Gaskill on snowboards, Team USA is loaded with athletes to cheer for. One week out, it's time to get fully drunk on Olympic spiri...

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Host Erin Foley welcomes back Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile! 

Foley and Costabile cover today's biggest hoops storylines - from the WNBA's ongoing CBA negotiations to top NCAA teams back in action. They dig into UConn's strength of schedule and the challenge Unrivaled faces in season two as it tries to match the breakout success of its inaugural year.

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January 19, 2026 18 mins

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports. On the ice, the PWHL take-over tour continued its success with a record breaking crowd in DC, while Lindsey Vonn continued her success on the slopes heading into the Olympics. On the basketball hard court, Vandy and Uconn remain undefeated, Texas bounces back, LSU surges ahead and UCLA crushes Maryland by 30. On the tennis hard court, the Australian Open - the happ...

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January 12, 2026 15 mins

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports. On the ice, Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito shine in the U.S Figure Skating Championships, Canada names its Olympic hockey roster, and the PWHL Takeover Tour rolls on with crowds topping 10K in Halifax and 14K in Québec City. Plus, another big win for Lindsey Vonn on the slopes along with an untimely injury for Chloe Kim. 

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January 8, 2026 45 mins

Host Erin Foley welcomes back stand-up comic and fan-favorite Bridget McManus for a Winter Olympics preview! 

Foley and McManus kick off a preview of what to watch — and who to watch across skiing, figure skating, snowboarding, and ski mountaineering. From established stars to athletes on the rise, we break down the events and the storylines. And of course, Heated Rivalry! Whether you're already locked in or just starting to pay at...

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January 6, 2026 26 mins

Host Erin Foley kicks off 2026 with a jam-packed rundown across women's sports, starting with a spotlight on Origin Story: The 85ers — the seven-episode documentary series about the first U.S. Women's National Team. It's an unforgettable story of grit, joy, sacrifice, and the women who built the foundation for today's game. From there, we dive into a wild weekend in NCAA women's basketball, wher...

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Host Erin Foley breaks down a massive week in women's sports. It's December Madness - the NCAA Volleyball's championship bracket is set with Nebraska grabbing the number one overall seed. Rose Lavelle's MVP Fireball celebration fueled her assist in the opening minutes of the USWNT's 3–0 win over Italy. The PWHL continues to smash attendance records with sellouts in Vancouver and Seattle. Plus, the AUSL holds its expansion and alloc...

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November 10, 2025 30 mins

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The NWSL semifinals are set after a weekend of dramatic finishes — Luana's moment in Orlando, Kingsbury's clutch PK saves for Washington, Gotham takes down KC and Portland's extra-time win at Providence Park. In hockey news, Seattle and Vancouver get team names and USA Hockey dominates Canada in back-to-back rivalry game...

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November 6, 2025 52 mins

Host 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. 

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November 4, 2025 23 mins

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The WNBA extends CBA talks, the NWSL playoff bracket is set, and India captures its first Women's Cricket World Cup before a sold-out crowd. Plus, WTA Finals upsets, New York Marathon magic, and two lady-power moments from the World Series. Enjoy! 

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Host 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, beati...

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October 27, 2025 20 mins

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The USWNT wraps two matches against Portugal, NWSL Decision Day is on deck, the WNBA coaching carousel keeps spinning, and the WPBL unveils its first four teams. Plus, a massive shoutout to Jess Rowe and Miriam P...

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October 23, 2025 46 mins

Host 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 th...

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Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. It's a season of goodbyes in the NWSL. Christen Press, Lu Barnes, and Ali Riley step away from the game, while the playoff picture heats up with one spot left between Racing Louisville and North Carolina. Plus, shout-outs to Natalie Grabow, the oldest woman ever to finish an Ironman WC along with the U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team, who pulled off a rever...

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October 16, 2025 34 mins

Host 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 gl...

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October 13, 2025 18 mins

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The Las Vegas Aces complete a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury to capture the WNBA title. Plus, Coco Gauff wins the Wuhan Open, the NWSL playoff race heats up, Serena Williams' manifestation habit and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price gets her crown. Enjoy! 

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October 9, 2025 47 mins

Host 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 nav...

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October 6, 2025 30 mins

Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. Aces take a 2-0 lead against the Mercury, Dana Evans shines, Wilson-Gray-Young triangle of joy. Plus, Amanda Anisimova wins the China Open, NCAA Volleyball - Nebraska stays undefeated, Stanford falls. Buckle up, it's the last three weeks of the NWSL regular season and Athlos (track and field) takes over New York City. Enjoy! 

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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 a...

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Host 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 ...

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