Herlights

By: Erin Foley
  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • EP 298: Motorcycle Mary Director Haley Watson
    Dec 24 2024

    Host Erin Foley welcomes Haley Watson, the director of Motorcycle Mary, a 22-minute documentary about motosports racing pioneer Mary McGee, from ESPN's 30 for 30. McGee was the first woman to race motocross in the United States, the first to compete in an international motocross competition and the first to receive sponsorships from major brands. She was one of the most influential women in the history of motorsports and known for her mentorship of other women in racing. She was a total badass.

    Foley and Watson discuss the making of the documentary, how Watson first discovered Mary, finding the footage, the Tribeca Film Festival and Mary's beautiful reaction to seeing the film for the first time.

    Mary McGee died on November 27, 2024 at the age of 87. She is a gift that will keep on giving.

    Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

    Email the show: erin@herlights.com

    Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/

    Motorcycle Mary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70yHLeDhug

    Alyssa Roenigk's ESPN article: https://www.espn.com/auto/story/_/id/42646125/before-mary-mcgee-died-women-motocross-honored-legacy

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    46 mins
  • EP 297: LA Sparks Head Coach Lynne Roberts
    Dec 17 2024

    Host Erin Foley welcomes Lynne Roberts, the new head coach for the Los Angeles Sparks. Roberts has 27 seasons of collegiate women’s basketball coaching experience, including the past 18 as a Division I head coach. Roberts most recently coached at the University of Utah, where she led the Utes to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and was named 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year.

    Foley and Roberts talk about her California roots, the decision to coach the Sparks, her relationship with referees, their mutual disgust for scallops, the Bachelor franchise and embracing the NorCal vs SoCal rivalry. Plus, the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy!

    Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

    Email the show: erin@herlights.com

    Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfoleycomic

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    51 mins
  • EP 296: LOVB's Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright
    Dec 11 2024

    Host Erin Foley welcomes Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright from League One Volleyball (LOVB pronounced LOVE) the new professional indoor women's volleyball league that kicks off in January. LOVB's mission is to build volleyball into a major American sports league which will feature some of the world's best players, including Olympic gold medalists.

    Courtney Thompson (Director of Player Experience) is a two-time Olympic volleyball player and NCAA national champion at the University of Washington. Maggie Eppright (LOVB Pro Recruiting Lead) shattered volleyball records while playing at Fresno State, followed by coaching stints at Fresno State and Northwestern University.

    Foley, Thompson and Eppright talk all things volleyball - how they came to work at LOVB, the mission behind the league, how their experience as players has informed their decisions, what they're most excited about/what's keeping them up at night, NCAA picks and more. Plus, the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy!

    Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic

    Email the show: erin@herlights.com

    Erin Foley Website: https://erinkfoley.com/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinkfoley/

    NCAA Volleyball Bracket: https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/volleyball-women/d1/2024

    LOVB: https://www.lovb.com/

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    51 mins

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