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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.

Recent Episodes
  • EP 309: Live from Austin with Molly McCage & Khat Bell
    Apr 22, 2025 – 47:44
  • EP 308: See Her Be Her Director Jean Fruth
    Apr 8, 2025 – 54:47
  • EP 307: WNBA Legend Penny Toler
    Mar 25, 2025 – 58:13
  • EP 306: The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:00:26
  • EP 305: New York Liberty Legend Sue Wicks (Best of)
    Feb 25, 2025 – 57:41
  • EP 304: WNBA Vet and Sports Agent Jacki Gemelos
    Feb 11, 2025 – 44:29
  • EP 303: Soccer Legend Brandi Chastain
    Feb 4, 2025 – 01:01:48
  • EP 302: The PWHL's Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri
    Jan 28, 2025 – 59:05
  • EP 301: Legendary Softball Coach Carol Hutchins
    Jan 21, 2025 – 01:00:22
  • EP 300: Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo
    Jan 7, 2025 – 59:47
  • EP 299: Live from Portland with Jenny Nguyen
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:03:53
  • EP 298: Motorcycle Mary Director Haley Watson
    Dec 24, 2024 – 46:02
  • EP 297: LA Sparks Head Coach Lynne Roberts
    Dec 17, 2024 – 51:04
  • EP 296: LOVB's Courtney Thompson & Maggie Eppright
    Dec 11, 2024 – 50:43
  • EP 295: Live from New York City with Tennis Legend Rennae Stubbs
    Dec 3, 2024 – 49:28
  • EP 294: Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Writer Jenny Hagel
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:03:18
  • EP 293: Live from Minneapolis with Minnesota Frost Goalie Nicole Hensley
    Nov 19, 2024 – 51:38
  • EP 292: LIVE from Chicago with WNBA beat reporter Annie Costabile
    Nov 12, 2024 – 51:01
  • EP 291: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Fortune Feimster
    Nov 5, 2024 – 53:48
  • EP 290: Stand-Up Comic Bridget McManus
    Oct 29, 2024 – 39:37
  • EP 289: Former Tennis Pro & USTA President Katrina Adams
    Oct 22, 2024 – 56:44
  • EP 288: LIVE from Seattle with Coach Laura Harvey & Haley Kopmeyer
    Oct 15, 2024 – 01:00:22
  • EP 287: A Bar of Their Own's Jillian Hiscock
    Oct 8, 2024 – 52:19
  • EP 286: Stand-Up Comic Kaycee Conlee
    Oct 1, 2024 – 01:02:11
  • EP 285: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Cameron Esposito
    Sep 24, 2024 – 47:33
  • EP 284: Sports Agent Lesley Feldman
    Sep 17, 2024 – 49:45
  • EP 283: Emmy Nominated Writer/Performer Shantira Jackson
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:07:07
  • EP 282: Women's Sports Bar Owner Jen Barnes
    Sep 3, 2024 – 46:54
  • EP 281: Former Pro Cyclist and Author Kathryn Bertine
    Aug 27, 2024 – 01:08:50
  • EP 280: Former USWNT Goalkeeper Saskia Webber
    Aug 20, 2024 – 01:06:19
  • EP 279: Sirius XM Sports Reporter Michelle Beadle
    Aug 13, 2024 – 01:07:32
  • EP 278: Olympic GOATS with Stand-Up Comic & TV Host Trish Suhr
    Aug 6, 2024 – 01:06:09
  • EP 277: Hashtag Not My Drone with Stand-up Comic Bridget McManus
    Jul 30, 2024 – 55:12
  • EP 276: WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap
    Jul 23, 2024 – 37:13
  • EP 275: The World Cup You Never Heard Of with Comedian Dana Goldberg
    Jul 16, 2024 – 59:23
  • EP 274: A Fun Hang with Sports Journalist Sarah Spain
    Jul 9, 2024 – 01:06:00
  • EP 273: Tossing the Candy with UCLA Softball Coach Kirk Walker
    Jul 2, 2024 – 01:21:18
  • EP 272: Weekly Recap
    Jun 29, 2024 – 23:44
  • EP 271: All Things WNBA with National Sports Writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo
    Jun 25, 2024 – 01:02:50
  • EP 270: The Dream Sequence with Football Icon Dr. Jen Welter
    Jun 19, 2024 – 54:45
  • EP 269: Making the Cut with USWNT legend Tish Venturini Hoch
    Jun 11, 2024 – 57:49
  • EP 268: Summer Olympics!
    Jun 4, 2024 – 01:00:25
  • EP 267: A Bloop And A Blast
    May 29, 2024 – 49:02
  • EP 266: Full Court Press
    May 21, 2024 – 43:41
  • EP 264: Women's Sports Are Having A MOVEMENT
    May 1, 2024 – 38:17
  • SWB EP 263: COMEDIAN TRISH SUHR
    Dec 23, 2020 – 01:07:23
  • SWB EP 262: NASCAR Reporter Kelly Crandall
    May 7, 2020 – 59:13
  • SWB EP 261: MR. WNBA GRAHAM ELWOOD
    Apr 29, 2020 – 56:51
  • SWB EP 260: Matthew Temple & Jewel Greenberg: Documentary Filmmakers highlight Women's Professional Baseball
    Sep 17, 2019 – 01:12:37
  • SWB EP 259: Sue Wicks
    Sep 11, 2019 – 01:28:35
Recent Reviews
  • NVanReeceNashville
    Keeps getting better!
    A must listen. Erin continues to be the voice of the fan in this format. You can’t say you love WBB without this pod in your feed.
  • KR_Fan
    The Sports Talk We’ve Needed!
    Erin’s knowledge of sports, & focus on women’s sports, provides interesting commentary & perspective. I relish each episode- to obtain coverage & insights on games, and learn deeper stories & experiences from those who have played & coached. Her humor, and fan perpective, adds the perfect touch to make each episode feel like you’re hanging out with your pal while listening to a game or an interview.
  • Gretchen_E
    Always infectious! A
    I’ve been a huge fan of Erin’s for years, her passion for sports and people is infectious. The deep dive interviews she features, regardless of the sport, are incredibly thoughtful. You get the very real sense that her subjects have never received questions like Erin’s before, because she isn’t interested in surface level small chat. Her curiosity and knowledge are unparalleled. Her breakdowns of events leave me feeling armed with what I need to know to go into any sports bar or backyard bbq and impress, which I understand isn’t the goal of the podcast but it’s a nice perk. Couldn’t recommend Herlights more highly! A
  • Lil'TimmyTunes
    Living my best life.
    Part of living your best life is having the right people in your ears.
  • blazerless
    Very enjoyable, could unleash more humor.
    Have listened to just a handful. Klingenberg and Stubbs episodes were fantastic. For such a funny and accomplished stand up comedienne, Erin could stand to unleash more humor into the podcast.
  • Screensaver14
    What I’ve Been Looking For
    As a woman who loves sports, I’ve been looking for a sports podcast that isn’t filled with bros. I found SWB after My Favorite Murder repped it for International Women’s Day and have been binge listening ever since. It’s so fun to listen to women who love sports as much as I do.
  • KT917!
    Excellent
    Excellent. Always enjoy when Bridget McManus comes on! Still, nothing beats Drew Droege's Glitter in the Garbage podcast. Don't forget handball. It's insanely popular in all of Europe and the EHF Euro occurs this month.
  • heidica75
    Lots of laughs & sports talk
    Love Erin’s take on a variety of sports, especially women’s sports. I hear more about women in professional sports on Erin’s podcast than anywhere else. Love the special guests, feel good moments, back on the bus segment and always nice to know what Carol is doing (or not doing). Thanks for the funny and informative podcast. Always look forward to hearing your perspective.
  • JD14626
    Happy I got around to listening
    I first heard of Sports Without Balls when Erin Foley was on Never Not Funny. It took me a while to remember to give it a listen and I am glad I did. It is funny, unique and the her's and her guest's love of sports just shines through. Dare I say it is like tasting the sweet nectar of sports podasting!! Thanks!
  • Gotus21
    The highlight of my week!
    Having too many hours driving in a car on a typical week, I grew very tired of the regional, sports radio talking about 1 or 2 sports or whose ratings were better than others or belittling women on a daily basis. Yet, a LOVE sports! More refreshing than a Capris Sun (😉), I rejoiced when finding a favorite comedian, Erin Foley, and her amazing guests, intelligently analyzing, reviewing, discussing and taking “deep dives” into so many topics including the AMAZING world of women’s athletics! I’ve been listening for 110 years and loving it! (I may need to fact check that. CAROL!!!) I laugh every week and count the minutes to the next podcast. Do yourself a favor, listen to Sports Without Balls and “have the best week of your life!” (If not, get “back on the bus!” 🤓)
  • SpoBand
    Sports w/o Toxic Masculinity
    I don’t follow much sports, mostly due to hating machismo BS. Erin Foley helps ground the show with passion, and without toxic masculinity. I listen to this show while watching baseball on mute. Absolutely love it. So glad I started listening after Erin was on Never Not Funny!
  • IFeedSunny
    Erin K Foley hosts a Griener slam dunk of a podcast
    A great, female sports focused podcasts with great weekly segments. (Side note: Can we all just agree that Urban Meyer needs to be Back On The Bus permanently?) Overall- the podcast highlights all sports (particularly those with female competitors) from a point of view filled with passion and humor. Any episode with Bridget McManus is an hour of non-stop entertainment and laughs. Jenny Johnson is gold as well.
  • m0nkee3y
    <3
    lovelovelove this podcast. greatest. podcast. ever. just listen or watch (patreon) and you'll know. especially love episodes with bridget mcmanus or kaycee conlee.
  • Nancy McDowell
    Podcasts
    Good podcasts, but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, get Trish Shur back on for occasional podcasts. I don’t really care how busy she is.
  • SKS0815
    Great show
    Been a listener since 2013, when I heard Erin as a hilarious guest on The Crabfeast (*****). Thoughtful analysis, intelligent and funny conversation with her guests, with the absence of shouting that can be found on other sports programs, though she can monologue with the best of them if provoked. Great source for women’s sports, current headlines, and feel good stories. Give it a try and it will become a “must listen” when an episode drops.
  • grettag97
    Wishing go more
    LOVE listening to Erin & Trish talk sports! Always good thoughts, great guests & a ton of fun. Makes my 1.5 hr commute fly by. If only Carol could get her act together.....
  • monkey41101
    please make bridget mcmanus the 3rd cohost!!!
    always love when she brings her zaniness to the show! oh lani!!!
  • Jack E Treehorn
    No-Brainer
    It’s Erin Foley talking sports, what’s not to like? Recent convert from #WYATR and I’ve loved every episode I’ve heard so far. Erin’s passion & heart come through with every episode, even highlighting sports-storylines and backgrounds I’ve never heard. The guests aren’t too shabby either. I haven’t caught enough episodes w/Trish, but the few I have listened to leave me wanting more of her & Erin’s dynamic.
  • Greg83!3:?:$37373$;
    Balls
    Hilarious! As someone that has only watched professional curling, it was awesome to hear about other sports!
  • sunpop83
    Even though they root for teams I hate...
    ...I can’t get enough of this podcast. I find myself thinking, “I wonder what Erin and Trish will have to say about this?!?”, while reading every sports article on the planet when I should be working. You guys really are the best and I can’t wait to rock a “sports without balls” T-shirt. Go Packers and O’s!
  • LeeQuick
    Favorite (and only) sportscast!
    Erin and Trish are the best! They’re always fun and full of positive energy, the kind of folks you want to go to a WNBA game with. Love the women’s sports coverage. My fave segment is the Feel Good Moment of the Week. Listen to this show and have the best week of your life! 5 balls. ⚾️🏀⚽️🎾🏐
  • Steven0171
    Awesome podcast!!!
    I am a fairly new listener, but I'm already hooked.
  • finkfinksantiago
    Into it
    Love the pod. Would love to hear more about the WNBA as this year's season progresses
  • biggfrommv
    A shot of pure happiness
    After hearing Erin Foley's comedy, I decided to check out her podcast and what I found was hours on end of pure delight. Her attitude is infectious and leaves you feeling just a bit better about your day. My girlfriend fears sports the same way as she fears the plague, but she loves to listen to Erin, Trish, and Carol. This intelligent, funny, and introspective show is a treat for anyone.
  • EAcrants
    Best Part of my Week
    I started listening for Erin. Stayed for Carol. Won't ever leave because of Trish. Favorite podcast that encompasses all sports of all genders. Listening is the best part of my week. Thanks, ladies. Emily
  • ebirving
    Erin + Trish = dream sequence
    I've been listening to SWB since I heard Erin on the JV Club podcast a couple of years back. I can't remember a single episode when I haven't learned something new about sports AND laughed so hard that I've scared the cat. (Both of those go double for episodes that feature Trish.) It's especially awesome to hear thoughtful, consistent attention paid to women's sports. And though I'm still a little bit in denial that Erin is a Yankees fan, her love of Manny Machado covers a multitude of sins. Go Peaches!
  • CleverNickname3000
    SWB podcast
    I've enjoyed Sports Without Balls for a while and trying to pay it back by writing a review. I love that Erin and Trish officially joined forces. Go Peaches! (and go cards)
  • PS: Blair
    Erin & Trish for 2020
    Born and raised in Kentucky, so love me some Trish. Played soccer in college, so love me some sports. Fan of intelligence and laughter (and beauty), so love me some Erin. My week is incomplete without this podcast; the sheer amount of research and passion that goes into every show quite literally blows my mind. Who needs ESPN when you have Sports Without Balls? Who needs Trump when you have Erin and Trish?! (Also, who needs Trump?) Keep it up ladies!! #erinandtrishforpresident2020
  • mkmueller12
    Hilarious!!
    The banter these two have is hilarious, sounds like mornings in my office. I love 🏈⚽️, but am growing interested in the other sports as I listen to this show!!
  • jrduncans
    Positive Sports Fanaticism
    What could be better than combining sports and comedy? Well, make the comedian the excellent Erin Foley, who brings genuine enthusiasm for all thing sports. Top it off with a feel good moment every episode, and Sports Without Balls is a podcast I always look forward to.
  • Plyc
    No Balls Required
    Great sports talk, balls or no balls. Just heard an hour of mostly basketball and tennis (2 of my least favorite sports) and was completely engrossed. Lots of opinions and tons of passion. Can't wait to hear this show during football and hockey season. Heard Erin is a Rangers fan. Whatcha think about Rick Nash? Bust, amirite?
  • TwinmomSue
    So much fun !!
    Erin and her awesome guests offer a passionate and hilarious podcast from a true sports fan's perspective. Their excitement and enthusiasm about all things sports is absolutely infectious. I found this show AFTER I decided to retire from Fantasy Sports but I suddenly find myself picking up fantasy football draft guides and nerding out over running back stats again. Sports Without Balls is my personal "feel good moment of the week" from the daily grind and the ridiculousness of election politics. Subscribe, listen, laugh and learn. You won't regret it 👏👏
  • WuztheT
    CAROL! GET ON THE GOOGLE!
    Aside from the occasional hockey or football game, I honestly don't even watch sports and I LOVE this effing podcast. I started listening because I'm a huge Erin Foley fan and ran out of fresh episodes of other shows and now I listen every week. Trish is a goddamn gem and Erin is so fun to listen to. Sports fan - or not! - download and listen! GO PEACHES!
  • BreSte85
    I’d crack a wine cooler with Carol
    As a lady who also loves sports to an unhealthy level as well as comedy, this show has been a gold mine for pure joy and entertainment. I discovered it last year and after catching up with all the past episodes, I get excited to listen to new ones the day they come out. Erin is so effing hilarious and her guests are always top notch and bring a unique sports perspective. The banter is great and the conversations are just as insightful as they are funny. Keep chopping wood.
  • T5D6D5T
    Lovely
    I am a 17 boy an I love this show it gets me interested in baseball, and all sports, with my brother and dad. They are both huge fans of baseball. Thanks for making such a great show!! Definitely recommend for anyone trying to get into sports but find them boring.
  • Highdeeee
    Best podcast ever
    I love when Erin talks about women's sports and how she wants to bang all the female athletes.
  • MaraMcD13
    Fantastic
    Your podcasts are great.....and I love the reality of your opinions. Trish Suhr makes me laugh until i cry....Keep them coming!
  • CSRowe
    Favorite New Cast
    Always happy to see a new episode pop up! As a female sports fan it's nice to hear from another that has actual intelligent and funny insight and bringing on guests that do as well! Keep up the quality cast. Merch? I'd buy some!
  • GeoWD40
    No balls, but still to the wall
    The only way I could love this show more is if it spawned a spinoff called "Back On The Bus" starring Dick and Mary Foley.
  • Adina_E
    A+++
    Shoutout to Erin (with an E) and Aaron (with an A), and Carol, too (I guess) for the most entertaining sports podcast out there. Funny, smart, and straight-up on point. Erin: come back to NY some time soon, please!
  • Mattyshay
    Hilarious!
    Erin is refreshingly funny. One of those people that doesn't even try to be funny.. Just is. Loving it so far keep up the good work.
  • Footy For Life
    Great host!
    Overall, I really enjoy this podcast. It definitely approaches sports in a unique way and there isn't any other podcast out there like it! Erin is consistently hilarious and the guests have been great.
  • Slap Maxwell
    Still haven't missed an episode
    Erin is the best. The show is amazing. I feel honored to have participated in any way shape or form. And I hope Carol gets her act together
  • MiaKurtzy
    Thank you Katie Nolan.
    First discovered this podcast while listening to Garbage Time. It is a must listen for female sports fans!!! Love this podcast!
  • Midtowndog
    Carol WAKE UP !!!
    Hands down my favorite Sports Talk. Who couldn’t use a good laugh about their team and the sports they love. Erin is passionate about all sports and delivers great insight to the game. I look forward to a new episode every week.
  • NHCrypto
    Fun and Informative!
    Despite the fact that Erin dislikes my Red Sox and Patriots, I listen to her podcast every week and enjoy it immensely! Erin's love of sports is contagious and even manages to get me interested in teams outside of my New England home. Go Peaches!
  • Tpusheck
    Awesome fun!!
    So always a big fan of Erin. Had not listened in a bit, but today on a beautiful day of cycling and listening had so much fun!! A great take on sports, life and the importance of sports to girls and the women they become!! I was laughing out loud and am sure I looked crazy to others on the road and at intersections. Thank you Erin keep up the good work!! Always so f#@%ing smart!!! Go Cubs go!!
  • Taterunner
    LOVE the show
    Really, everyone should listen :) Erin's sports knowledge "nerdiness" has helped me on more than 1 occasion when talking sports to clients in my male dominated field. Love everything about this show
  • KWoxland
    No balls needed
    Erin and her guests have great insight on the big 4 sports, plus others that the 4 letter network won't talk about. I could, and I have listened to her talk tennis for 50 minutes. Erin has great taste in women (hello USWNT!) She could use a better fact checker (how about me?). One request: more of Trish Suhr (rawr!).
  • Kelly DeSalvo
    There's no crying in Women's podcasts!
    By far my favorite podcast. Nice to hear another woman know so much about sports. Refreshing, funny, entertaining, and a different perspective on sports than many other podcasts. I love that she covers lots of women's sports but also talks about the NFL, MLB, and everything else there is. Look forward every week to a new episode!
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