Two-time Olympic gold medalist and water polo superstar Ashleigh Johnson joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she was introduced to the sport of water polo, how she remains the only Black woman to compete for the U.S. in water polo at the Olympic level and how she hopes to be an example of what’s possible in the sport and beyond. She also shares her perspective of the U.S. women’s water polo team finishing fourth at the 2024 Paris Games and how she’s embracing saying, “Yes,” to new opportunities post-Olympics (which includes Fashion Week in New York City, hanging with Taylor Swift at the VMAs and more!). Plus, Ashleigh, who is considered the best goalkeeper in the world, dives into how her main goal is to simply “get the ball,” which propels her to limits even she can’t imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Two-time Olympic gold medalist and water polo superstar Ashleigh Johnson joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she was introduced to the sport of water polo, how she remains the only Black woman to compete for the U.S. in water polo at the Olympic level and how she hopes to be an example of what’s possible in the sport and beyond. She also shares her perspective of the U.S. women’s water polo team finishing fourth at the 2024 Paris Games and how she’s embracing saying, “Yes,” to new opportunities post-Olympics (which includes Fashion Week in New York City, hanging with Taylor Swift at the VMAs and more!). Plus, Ashleigh, who is considered the best goalkeeper in the world, dives into how her main goal is to simply “get the ball,” which propels her to limits even she can’t imagine.
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Laughter Permitted Episode 137: Ashleigh Johnson

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and water polo superstar Ashleigh Johnson joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how she was introduced to the sport of water polo, how she remains the only Black woman to compete for the U.S. in water polo at the Olympic level and how she hopes to be an example of what’s possible in the sport and beyond. She also shares her perspective of the U.S. women’s water polo team finishing fourth at the 2024 Paris Games and how she’s embracing saying, “Yes,” to new opportunities post-Olympics (which includes Fashion Week in New York City, hanging with Taylor Swift at the VMAs and more!). Plus, Ashleigh, who is considered the best goalkeeper in the world, dives into how her main goal is to simply “get the ball,” which propels her to limits even she can’t imagine.
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Episode 137: Ashleigh Johnson

Olympic gold medalist and Portland Thorns star Sam Coffey joins Laughter Permitted to talk about the experience of winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, what it was like being led by USWNT head coach Emma Hayes and how the joy was real during her Olympic journey. Plus, Sam shares how she dealt with the disappointment of not making the World Cup roster in 2023 and what it was like when, a year later, she found out she’d made the Olympic team. Sam also delves into how she is intentional about living in the present moment and why she plays with her jersey tucked in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Olympic gold medalist and Portland Thorns star Sam Coffey joins Laughter Permitted to talk about the experience of winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, what it was like being led by USWNT head coach Emma Hayes and how the joy was real during her Olympic journey. Plus, Sam shares how she dealt with the disappointment of not making the World Cup roster in 2023 and what it was like when, a year later, she found out she’d made the Olympic team. Sam also delves into how she is intentional about living in the present moment and why she plays with her jersey tucked in.
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Laughter Permitted Episode 136: Sam Coffey

Olympic gold medalist and Portland Thorns star Sam Coffey joins Laughter Permitted to talk about the experience of winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, what it was like being led by USWNT head coach Emma Hayes and how the joy was real during her Olympic journey. Plus, Sam shares how she dealt with the disappointment of not making the World Cup roster in 2023 and what it was like when, a year later, she found out she’d made the Olympic team. Sam also delves into how she is intentional about living in the present moment and why she plays with her jersey tucked in.
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Episode 136: Sam Coffey

Olympic beach volleyball pair Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss join Laughter Permitted to talk about what it was like competing at the 2024 Paris Games (from a rain-soaked Opening Ceremonies to playing in front of LeBron James), how they joined forces at LSU and the unique way they solidified their playing partnership through creating a brand and business called “TKN.” Hear the story of how Julie was in the stands during an epic match that Taryn and Kristen played in a lightning storm under the Eiffel Tower (LeBron has a role in the saga). Plus, find out how Taryn and Kristen continue to work on their communication, and learn which one of them is more likely to make a complete stop at a stop sign. In Questions Permitted, Julie offers a listener advice on the college recruiting process.  Have a question for comment for Julie and Lynn? Email them at <a href="mailto:laughterpermitted@gmail.com">laughterpermitted@gmail.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Olympic beach volleyball pair Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss join Laughter Permitted to talk about what it was like competing at the 2024 Paris Games (from a rain-soaked Opening Ceremonies to playing in front of LeBron James), how they joined forces at LSU and the unique way they solidified their playing partnership through creating a brand and business called “TKN.” Hear the story of how Julie was in the stands during an epic match that Taryn and Kristen played in a lightning storm under the Eiffel Tower (LeBron has a role in the saga). Plus, find out how Taryn and Kristen continue to work on their communication, and learn which one of them is more likely to make a complete stop at a stop sign. In Questions Permitted, Julie offers a listener advice on the college recruiting process. 

Have a question for comment for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
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Laughter Permitted Episode 135: Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss

Olympic beach volleyball pair Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss join Laughter Permitted to talk about what it was like competing at the 2024 Paris Games (from a rain-soaked Opening Ceremonies to playing in front of LeBron James), how they joined forces at LSU and the unique way they solidified their playing partnership through creating a brand and business called “TKN.” Hear the story of how Julie was in the stands during an epic match that Taryn and Kristen played in a lightning storm under the Eiffel Tower (LeBron has a role in the saga). Plus, find out how Taryn and Kristen continue to work on their communication, and learn which one of them is more likely to make a complete stop at a stop sign. In Questions Permitted, Julie offers a listener advice on the college recruiting process. 

Have a question for comment for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.
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Episode 135: Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss

Paralympic silver medalist Sarah Adam joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her experience of competing in wheelchair rugby at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, what it was like being the first woman on the U.S. wheelchair rugby team and how the sport came into her life. Sarah also shares how her identity as an athlete helped her cope with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis at the age of 25, how she embraced adaptive sports and how she views her role as a professor of occupational therapy. Plus, the Lynn Game has a unique tiebreak, and Sarah tells the hilarious story of her close call with smack talking. In the close, a listener suggests Julie try a new flavor of ice cream.Email Julie and Lynn at <a href="mailto:laughterpermitted@gmail.com">laughterpermitted@gmail.com</a>. They welcome questions, deep thoughts and jokes.Producer’s Note: The Lynn Game is now three questions. The stakes have been raised! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Paralympic silver medalist Sarah Adam joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her experience of competing in wheelchair rugby at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, what it was like being the first woman on the U.S. wheelchair rugby team and how the sport came into her life. Sarah also shares how her identity as an athlete helped her cope with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis at the age of 25, how she embraced adaptive sports and how she views her role as a professor of occupational therapy. Plus, the Lynn Game has a unique tiebreak, and Sarah tells the hilarious story of her close call with smack talking. In the close, a listener suggests Julie try a new flavor of ice cream.
Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. They welcome questions, deep thoughts and jokes.
Producer’s Note: The Lynn Game is now three questions. The stakes have been raised!
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Laughter Permitted Episode 134: Sarah Adam 

Paralympic silver medalist Sarah Adam joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her experience of competing in wheelchair rugby at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, what it was like being the first woman on the U.S. wheelchair rugby team and how the sport came into her life. Sarah also shares how her identity as an athlete helped her cope with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis at the age of 25, how she embraced adaptive sports and how she views her role as a professor of occupational therapy. Plus, the Lynn Game has a unique tiebreak, and Sarah tells the hilarious story of her close call with smack talking. In the close, a listener suggests Julie try a new flavor of ice cream.
Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. They welcome questions, deep thoughts and jokes.
Producer’s Note: The Lynn Game is now three questions. The stakes have been raised!
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Episode 134: Sarah Adam

Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 11 and hand out some Dopie Awards. Do you have question you'd like to get answered during Questions Permitted or a general comment to share with the hosts? Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. They also take jokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 11 and hand out some Dopie Awards.

Do you have question you'd like to get answered during Questions Permitted or a general comment to share with the hosts? Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. They also take jokes.
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Laughter Permitted Episode 133: The Dopies!

Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 11 and hand out some Dopie Awards.

Do you have question you'd like to get answered during Questions Permitted or a general comment to share with the hosts? Email Julie and Lynn at laughterpermitted@gmail.com. They also take jokes.
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Episode 133: The Dopies!

Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy is a fun, thoughtful, candid conversation with trailblazers in women’s sports and beyond about the joy and chaos of life.

Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy is a fun, thoughtful, candid conversation with trailblazers about the joy/chaos of life. Laughter -- and donuts -- permitted.

Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy

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