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Dec 31, 2019

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Sarah speaks with Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos about how we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy, the global success of her course on happiness, finding bronze linings and other tips that can help make us happier.

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Dec 31, 2019

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Sarah Spain profiles guests from the world of sports, comedy, music and beyond to share the stories of their lives and their journeys to success.

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Dream Job: Jason Benetti: Sarah talks to play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti about his cerebral palsy, getting the job he's wanted since elementary school, why he decided to go to law school after he was already a broadcaster, his fascination with comedy and how he incorporates by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
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Ball is Life: Sarah talks with WNBA superstar and ESPN NBA Analyst Chiney Ogwumike about how she spent her first ever basketball practice in the bathroom, being mentored by Condoleezza Rice, making a viral video while she was in college, being drafted #1 overall, how by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
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Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger: Sarah talks with Team USA runner Chris Mosier about teaching adults karate as a 10-year-old, being a mascot in college, making the decision to transition, challenging and eventually changing International Olympic Committee policies, and misconceptions ab by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
69 min listen
Be True to Who You Are: Dianna Russini: Sarah talks with ESPN's Dianna Russini about punching an opponent in the face as a college athlete, getting a prestigious internship by answering a riddle, replying to an email 10 years later, covering the tragedy at Sandy Hook, and why she needs to unfo by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
67 min listen
Chalk It Up: Woody Paige: Sarah talks to Woody Paige about how his marriage to a future Rolling Stone editor led him into sports, why he ended up in Denver, dealing with depression, and why he intentionally referred to an Around the Horn colleague by the wrong name. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
69 min listen
A Journalism OG: Bob Ryan: Sarah talks with Bob Ryan about starting at The Boston Globe the same day as Peter Gammons, how he used to be called "The Commissioner," his frosty relationship with a former Celtics head coach, the radio interview he most regrets doing, and how he'd lik by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
67 min listen
Likeability: David Jacoby: Sarah talks with David Jacoby about how most people think his last name is his first name, how he used to hustle tourists in NYC, how he once wrote 500 trivia questions in a day for ESPN, why he wouldn't move to Bristol, developing SportsNation, the rise by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
83 min listen
Focus: Cal Newport: Sarah talks to author and Georgetown professor Cal Newport about how social media companies have hacked our brains to get us to continually use their products, how the American workforce struggles with unbroken concentration, the constant companion model by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
70 min listen
Untamed: Glennon Doyle: That's What She Said: Glennon Doyle discusses her awkward love at first sight moment with Abby Wambach by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
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The Mouth of the South: Paul Finebaum: Sarah talks with Paul Finebaum about his beef with Drake, how a caller led to the biggest break of his career, the presidential candidate who didn't know who Nick Saban is, and his thoughts on The Paul Fine-bucket that's used on The Dan Le Batard Show wi by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
61 min listen
True Life: Ryan Harris: Sarah talks with Super Bowl champion offensive lineman Ryan Harris about being on an MTV reality show in high school, converting to Islam, and his career in the NFL. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
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Authenticity in the Booth: Mina Kimes: Sarah talks with Mina Kimes about calling Rams preseason games, why she almost turned down the opportunity, how her preparation included reading an entire book unnecessarily, her spreadsheets for each NFL team, and how she's finding her voice as a broadc by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
53 min listen
The Brow: Anthony Davis: Sarah talks to Lakers forward Anthony Davis about growing up in Chicago, the most scared he's ever been, whether or not he's been in a fist fight, and something his future spouse better be ok with. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
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Fight On: Jake Olson: Sarah talks to former USC long snapper Jake Olson about his cancer diagnosis which led to him going blind, deciding to continuing playing sports, the nerves involved with his snap at USC, and the time he tricked a friend with a fake eye ball. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
60 min listen
Therapy Couch: Chelsea Handler: Sarah talks to Chelsea Handler about her new outlook on therapy, the symbolic power of oranges, getting back into stand-up comedy, and the time she dealt with a different kind of turbulence on an airplane. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
57 min listen
Meant to Be: Taylor Twellman: Sarah talks to Taylor Twellman about growing up in a family littered with professional athletes, choosing to play soccer over a MLB contract, how living in Europe during 9/11 changed his life, missing out on the World Cup, how concussions derailed his ca by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
75 min listen
Zest: Ron Magill: Sarah chats with Ron Magill about working on Miami Vice, meeting Barbara Streisand, what makes Dwyane Wade scream and run like a child, the benevolence of Shaquille O'Neal, how getting bitten by a crocodile led to him meeting his wife, the email Dan Le B by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
63 min listen
Man in Blazer: Roger Bennett: Sarah talks with Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers about how being an Everton fan has shaped his outlook on life, how his American pen pal made him fall in love with the Chicago White Sox, how not being able to watch the World Cup Final led to meeting his by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
68 min listen
From Shadow Artist to Billions: Brian Koppelman: Sarah talks with Brian Koppelman about leaving his early success in the recording industry to pursue a career in writing, how his film Rounders became a cult hit, why he and his writing partner chose to write Billions, and how he decided to try standup c by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
59 min listen
Development: Scott Pioli: Sarah talks to NFL executive Scott Pioli about his relationship with Bill Belichick, marrying Bill Parcells' daughter, scouting and selecting Tom Brady, where he went wrong in Kansas City, and why advocating for diversity and inclusion is so personal for by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
69 min listen
Happier: Gretchen Rubin: Sarah talks with NY Times Best-Selling author Gretchen Rubin about why she decided to research happiness, why rewards are not good for habit changing, the difficulty in manufacturing a lightning bolt habit change, and how your personality affects your ab by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
63 min listen
Working Mom: Ramona Shelburne: Sarah talks with Ramona Shelburne about how motherhood has impacted her career as a reporter, what it was like covering the Lakers' turbulent off-season, and her new project about the Donald Sterling saga with the Los Angeles Clippers. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
54 min listen
Lasting Impression: Frank Caliendo: Sarah talks with comedian Frank Caliendo about how his first stage was on the baseball diamond, how he hurt his back tying his shoes, what he learned in an acting class, how he's trying to change his routine, and an embarrassing moment with a celebrity. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
80 min listen
The Art of Non-Conformity: Chris Guillebeau: Sarah talks with Chris Guillebeau about how he earned a Master's degree without completing high school, how he traveled to every country in the world by the age of 35, his New York Times best-selling books, as well as his new book The Money Tree. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
54 min listen
Liberty: Layshia Clarendon: Sarah talks to WNBA All-Star Layshia Clarendon about her oddly specific aspirations as a kid, the difficulty in coming out to her parents, why she's become such a vocal activist for LGBTQ rights, and her excitement about playing with #1 overall pick Sabr by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
61 min listen
Place: Wright Thompson: Sarah talks to ESPN's Wright Thompson about finding his footing as a writer, the importance of the writer-editor relationship, why he always tries to "send the elevator back down," why place seems to be a recurring theme in his writing, and why empathy i by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
62 min listen
Professor of Happiness: Laurie Santos: Sarah talks with Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos about her work with dogs and monkeys, her wildly popular course on happiness, the G.I. Joe Fallacy and other ways our minds trick us. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
71 min listen
A High Threshold for Boredom: Steve Rushin: Sarah talks to writer Steve Rushin about the curious way he met his wife, landing his dream job at age 25, getting a pair of pants thrown at him by a baseball manager, and the evolving landscape of journalism. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
74 min listen
Paparazzo: James Ambler: Sarah talks with former paparazzi photog James Ambler about the time he got a ride from Angelina Jolie, how he almost fell into Anna Nicole Smith's grave, why he nearly came to blows with Jude Law, and how he ended up on Shark Tank and The Today Show. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
60 min listen
The Happiness Lab: Sarah speaks with Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos about how we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy, the global success of her course on happiness, finding bronze linings and other tips that can help make us happier. by That's What She Said with Sarah Spain
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