Full Time Podcast - The Athletic
A weekly roundtable podcast from The Athletic's top women's soccer journalists dissecting the USWNT, NWSL, and global game.
This is The Athletic's audio newsroom for women's soccer, where the reporters covering the beat daily gather to connect the dots. It moves beyond simple game recaps to debate roster decisions, analyze league trends, and place current events in historical context. The show's strength is its cast of multiple, deeply-sourced journalists arguing and building on each other's reporting in near real-time.
“Unlike single-host shows, Full Time's roundtable format with a rotating cast of journalists from the same publication provides a dynamic, multi-faceted analysis that feels like listening in on an editorial meeting.”
Who hosts this show
Full Time is The Athletic's flagship women's soccer podcast, featuring a rotating cast of the publication's expert reporters. The core team includes Meg Linehan, The Athletic's Women's Sports Lead; Jillian Sakovits, a veteran soccer broadcaster for Apple TV and CBS Sports; and Tamerra Griffin, a writer and former international journalist. Together, they provide insider analysis, historical context, and beat-reporter perspectives on the NWSL, the USWNT, and major international tournaments.
Credentials & credits
- Meg Linehan: Women's Sports Lead, The Athletic; Author ('Secrets of Success')
- Jillian Sakovits: Host/Sideline Reporter, MLS on Apple TV; Host, CBS Sports Golazo Network
- Tamerra Griffin: Women's Soccer Writer, The Athletic; former international journalist
- Melanie Anzidei: Staff Writer, The Athletic
- Meg Linehan: Former social media/content lead, NWSL
- Jillian Sakovits: Former reporter for ESPN, FOX, Big Ten Network
Other ventures
- Meg Linehan: Author of a book on Megan Rapinoe
- Jillian Sakovits: Co-creator of 'The Call Up' podcast
- Jillian Sakovits: Creator/Host of 'Beyond the Stands' series
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01The 2027 Women's World Cup is one year away | Full Time PodcastJun 25, 2026 · 51 min
- 02Will Brazil win the 2027 Women's World Cup on home soil? | Full Time PodcastJun 20, 2026 · 49 min
- 03USWNT fights back in Brazil | Full Time PodcastJun 11, 2026 · 36 min
- 04Croix Bethune talks USWNT and big career moves | Full Time PodcastJun 9, 2026 · 19 min
- 05NWSL at the break: What we're buying, selling & debating | Full Time PodcastJun 4, 2026 · 50 min
- 06
- 07Barcelona win 4th Champions League trophy | Full Time PodcastMay 26, 2026 · 22 min
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01USWNT fights back in Brazil
Breaks down a chaotic, eight-red-card match against Brazil, providing deep context on the history of the heated rivalry.
- 02Croix Bethune talks USWNT and big career moves
A one-on-one 'Full Time Focus' interview with a key player for the USWNT and Kansas City Current during a pivotal career moment.
- 03Will Brazil win the 2027 Women's World Cup on home soil?
Exemplifies the show's forward-looking analysis, using the men's tournament to frame a discussion on growing parity in the women's game.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show's primary format is not a traditional interview but a moderated roundtable discussion among peers. The designated host for an episode will introduce a topic—often a broad, thematic question—and direct it to a specific contributor to begin. This initial prompt then opens up to a more free-flowing conversation where the journalists debate, add context from their own reporting, and follow up on each other's points. In the distinct 'Full Time Focus' episodes, the format shifts to a more conventional one-on-one interview, typically with a player or coach, focusing on their career and current performance.
The show utilizes a multi-format structure with a rotating group of hosts and contributors. Episodes range from roundtable discussions analyzing recent news, one-on-one 'Full Time Focus' interviews with players and coaches, and 'Full Time Review' recap segments. The primary hosts, Meg Linehan and Jillian Sakovits, act as moderators, guiding conversations between their fellow Athletic colleagues.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
future
2- Q.01
“Who are your absolute locks for the World Cup roster?”
The hosts use this to generate concrete player evaluations and debate team composition ahead of major tournaments.
- Q.02
“Is [Host Nation] going to win the World Cup and have their [iconic year] moment?”
A framing question used to explore the narrative potential and historical pressures of a major tournament.
craft
1- Q.01
“On a scale of 1-10, how much has [Coach] revitalized the program?”
This quantitative prompt is used to frame a qualitative discussion about a coach's impact and specific areas of change.
industry
1- Q.01
“What's one thing you're watching now that you think we'll be talking about for the women's game?”
This question serves as a bridge to connect trends from other sports (like the men's World Cup) to the women's soccer landscape.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Do you think [Host Nation]'s history of [social/political issue] will play a role in how they handle the pressure?”
Connects broader historical and cultural context to the on-field mindset and performance of a team.
process
1- Q.01
“What did you make of the style of play we saw in the game?”
A standard opening for post-game analysis, designed to elicit tactical and strategic observations.
controversy
1- Q.01
“How did you see the intensity increase at that point?”
Used to have reporters pinpoint a specific, pivotal moment in a match that changed the game's temperament.
personal
1- Q.01
“What's your World Cup vibe so far?”
A personal check-in used between journalists to gauge the professional and emotional experience of covering a major tournament.
Signature segments
- · Full Time Focus (one-on-one interviews)
- · Full Time Review (recap segments)
- · Tamerra's World Cup power rankings
- · Mailbag segment
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically active NWSL and international players (like Croix Bethune), coaches, or fellow journalists from The Athletic's global network who can provide specialized insight.
- Croix Bethuneon Croix Bethune talks USWNT and big career moves | Full Time Podcast
- Laia Cervello Herreroon Barcelona win 4th Champions League trophy | Full Time Podcast
- Deyna Castellanoson Venezuela nears first World cup qualification: Deyna Castellanos interview
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast primarily serves as a content marketing channel for its parent company, The Athletic, frequently promoting subscriptions to the service.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Full Time?
- It features a rotating cast of journalists from The Athletic, primarily led by Meg Linehan, Jillian Sakovits, and Tamerra Griffin.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it publishes new episodes multiple times a week.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a mix of roundtable discussions, one-on-one interviews under the 'Full Time Focus' banner, and game recaps called 'Full Time Review'.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
- What topics does the show cover?
- The show focuses on the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT), the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and the wider world of international women's soccer.
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Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Meg Linehan Official Websitemeglinehan.com
- [02]Jillian Sakovits Official MLS Biomlssoccer.com
- [03]Tamerra Griffin - Mad Woman Literary Agencymadwomanliterary.com
- [04]Full Time: A show about women's soccer (Official Page)fulltimepod.com
- [05]Full Time - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]Melanie Anzidei - Muck Rack Profilemuckrack.com
- [07]How The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin Became One of Women Soccer's Top Voices - YouTubeyoutube.com
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