What better way to end the January doldrums than with a trip back into the Mewniverse. This week Sam and Kristie catch-up with some dentist updates, Kristie’s Cotswolds trip, and some Olympic memories in honor of the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Plus they address the age old question, what is the point of a bay leaf when cooking?

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Sam catches up with Gotham star and NWSL Rookie of the year Lilly Reale all about her big first season, the USWNT, playing in the FIFA Women's Champions Cup, and what it's like to be a part of the star-studded Bats.

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Sam speaks with Tori Huster from the NWSLPA about Trinity Rodman's blockbuster contract and why the PA is pushing back against the NWSL's High Impact Player Rule.

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The USWNT kicked the year off in a BIG WAY. Sam and Becky cover all the goals, the debuts, and what the squad looked like with Trinity Rodman and Claire Hutton sharing the captain's armband.

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Sam welcomes Seattle Reign and rising USWNT goalkeeper Claudia Dickey to talk about her journey to the number one spot, plus what practicing patience taught her about herself and why every soccer player should play basketball.

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Claudia's NWSL Draft Reaction: https://www.youtube.com/live/QtRNZvZwOVs?t=8562s

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We’re in the doldrums of January and what better way to battle them than to step back into the Mewniverse with a wedding recap! Sam and Kristie share some of their favorite memories from Kristie’s wedding, including a spray tan mishap and some questionable sushi.

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The young stand out fills Sam in about her career thus far including playing in Liga MX Femenil and representing both Venezuela and her hometown club, the Houston Dash. Plus, what to expect from the the Boston Legacy's inaugural season.

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The recently retired captain of the US Deaf Women's National Team, Kate Ward, talks to Sam about her incredible journey with the team - plus the incredible community she found with her teammates and the legacy she's leaving behind.

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