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The Tough Love Behind a #1 Pick
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Motherhood, basketball, and a brand new WNBA season collide in this special Mother’s Day episode of Welcome to the Party. Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy reflect on the many forms of “mothering,” share stories about the women who shaped them, and celebrate the love, toughness, and community behind women’s sports, before diving into one of the wildest WNBA offseasons yet.
Then, the Party welcomes Dallas Wings star and No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd alongside her mom, former WNBA draft pick Katie Fudd, for what might be the best Party Popper yet. The two open up about Azzi’s journey through injuries, rehab, pressure, family support, and finally reaching the WNBA together on the other side of it all. From rookie life in Dallas to hilarious family stories and emotional moments about resilience, this episode is packed with heart, laughs, and everything we love about women’s sports.
00:00 Welcome to the Party
00:01 WNBA Season + Mother’s Day Special
02:16 Abby’s Powerful Definition of “Mothering”
05:05 Billie Jean King & the Women Who Raised Them
09:49 Julie on Motherhood, Love & Parenting
12:35 Debbie Antonelli’s Incredible 24-Hour Free Throw Marathon
15:48 WNBA Season Preview: Biggest Storylines & Business Boom
21:29 The Golden State Valkyries Become a $1 Billion Team
27:06 Azzi Fudd & Katie Fudd Join the Party
41:15 Azzi Opens Up About Injuries, Recovery & Resilience
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Keep the Party Going:
WNBA Schedule: wnba.com/schedule
For anyone who would love to donate to Debbie Antonelli, you can do so at 24hoursnbn.com. All proceeds go directly to Special Olympics to help their athletes continue to have a place to train, compete, organize, and socialize.
Follow Katie Fudd: instagram.com/coachkatie35
Follow Azzi Fudd: instagram.com/azzi35
The Fudd Around and Find Out Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fudd-around-and-find-out/id1827167720
Thank you to our sponsors:
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