Why the Best Teams High Five More - And Science Proves It

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🗓️ 2 April 2026

⏱️ 70 minutes

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March Madness is delivering, and so is the energy on this episode. Julie and Abby are joined by women’s basketball expert Jordan Robinson to break down a stacked Final Four, from Texas vs. UCLA to the highly anticipated rematch between UConn and South Carolina. They dig into what’s actually separating these teams right now, momentum, mindset, and yes…team chemistry (including a surprisingly deep dive into “touches” 👀). Then, the conversation shifts from the court to something bigger: what really makes a great team? From a powerful story out of Tennessee about culture and leadership to a fascinating sit-down with organizational psychologist Adam Grant, this episode explores how trust, connection, and accountability shape success, whether you’re chasing a championship or building something of your own. Because at the highest level, it’s not just about talent, it’s about the people, the relationships, and the culture you create together. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: The NBA Study on ‘touching’: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0019382 Adam Grant’s website: https://adamgrant.net/ Follow and Hype up our Welcome to the March Madness Party Bracket Competitors: The RE-CAP show: https://re-website.com/pages/recapshow?srsltid=AfmBOoor3S1KP5mHb26PRTMpzLWKaEnY1X2Gsbs_ZobDqQgVOdnp63Vc and social: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ The Women’s Game: https://www.youtube.com/@WomensGameMiB and social: https://www.instagram.com/womensgamemib/ Good Game with Sarah Spain: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/ Time Wasting: https://justwomenssports.com/time-wasting/ and social: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjV3A7j3Ll/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Coach Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jcubedhax/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax A Touch More: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-touch-more-with-sue-bird-megan-rapinoe/id1510142364 and Social: https://www.instagram.com/atouchmore/ March Madness Schedule: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2026-03-23/2026-march-madness-womens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates-times Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC

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0:00.0	Is this your first party?
0:02.0	No.
0:03.0	It might be as an introvert.
0:04.0	I've never been excited to come to a party until now.
0:06.0	The teams that had the best trajectories were the ones where players physically touched each other.
0:11.0	Celebratory touch.
0:13.0	As soon as we went out to training, I would kick their ass.
0:15.0	Oh, like off the field where people on the field were ruthless and we go after each other.
0:20.0	It's nice to have the right people on your bus,
0:22.8	but it is critical to keep the wrong people off your bus.
0:26.7	Attention.
0:29.3	The party is about to commence.
0:33.3	Oh, welcome to the party.
0:42.1	What's up, party people?
0:43.5	I'm Julie Fowdy.
0:44.5	And I'm Abby Wombach.
0:46.0	How's it going, Jules?
0:47.2	Hi, Abbs.
0:48.6	Coming up, party people.
0:50.0	If you want to understand why some teams are still dancing in March,
0:56.0	this is the conversation you need to hear.
0:57.0	We have one of the most sought after minds in the world of organizational psychology on the pod,
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