Sarah Spain

Pioneering sports journalist – the brilliant, hilarious, badass Sarah Spain – joins us to reflect on:1. One of our most popular episodes – Episode 147: The Episode That Wasn’t – when we ended an interview after the guest was disrespectful to our team member;2. The constant indignities and inequities in male-dominated fields;3. To report or not to report harassment – and what actually happens when you do report?; and4. How to help ourselves – and come together to help each other – secure safer and more just work spaces.  CW: sexual harassment About Sarah: Sarah Spain is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist. In her 12+ years at ESPN she has worked as a radio and podcast host, writer and TV analyst. She's a minority owner of the Chicago Red Stars of the NWSL, a co-founder of “Hear The Cheers,” which provides hearing aids and equipment to kids so they can continue participating in sports, and is on the board of Embarc, a program that provides community-driven experiences and learning opportunities to low-income Chicago high school students. TW: @SarahSpainIG:@spain2323 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Spain, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist, dives into the reality of sexism and harassment in male-dominated industries. She reflects on a troubling past incident from a previous interview, emphasizing the emotional toll it took on the team. The conversation explores the challenges women face when reporting workplace harassment and the need for systemic change. Spain advocates for solidarity among women and discusses the significance of fostering supportive work environments, while also addressing personal agency in professional settings.