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Motherhood, basketball, and a brand new WNBA season collide in this special Mothers 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 womens 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 Azzis 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 jesta group about womens sports.

00:00 Welcome to the Party

00:01 WNBA Season + Mothers Day Special

02:16 Abbys Powerful Definition of naomi osaka Mothering

05:05 Billie Jean King & the Women Who Raised Them

09:49 Julie on Motherhood, Love & Parenting

12:35 Debbie Antonellis 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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