The Ringer WNBA Show (The Ringer)

Ahead of this week’s expansion draft, Seerat is joined by Nekias Duncan. They start by questioning what adding another franchise in the Valkyries means for the league. Then they run through the league and look at teams that have tough decisions to make concerning who to protect from the expansion draft. Briefly, they later touch on the rest of the teams in the league. (11:50) Sparks (21:50) Dream (37:25) Wings (41:20) Sky (46:41) Sun Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Nakase on Building the Golden State Valkyries. Plus, Hunter Cruse on the Valks and Aces. This week, Seerat takes a closer look at the newly assembled Golden Stake Valkyries! First, she speaks with their head coach, Natalie Nakase, who discusses the team’s thought process on putting together a roster for an expansion team, the three non-negotiable qualities for her team, and reuniting with Kate Martin from the Aces. Nakase then talks about her time with the LA Clippers, and the incredibly valuable lessons she learned from Jerry West (1:28). Later, Seerat welcomes WNBA draft expert Hunter Cruse to break down the Valkyries' expansion draft and how it will position the team for a championship run sooner than later. Finally, they look at Las Vegas Aces' and what they will look like after losing key members of their team (46:15). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Natalie Nakase and Hunter Cruse Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes Chauny Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast, and they kick off the show with a real conversation about Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma (1:51). Then Chauny talks about her South Carolina Gamecocks and Dawn Staley’s influence in South Carolina (21:57). Later they discuss USC and how it is win or bust this year as they preview its big matchup with UConn this weekend (31:32). They close the show by discussing Caitlin Clark's comments in TIME magazine, the discourse around them, and their favorite moments of the year (44:58). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Chaunte’l Powell Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a year in women’s basketball it’s been! Seerat shares her favorite moments, from JuJu Watkins’s and Caitlin Clark's  NCAA records to a record-setting year in the WNBA led by A’ja Wilson. Read Seerat’s 10 biggest moments in women’s basketball on The Ringer dot com. Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the WNBA season hits the home stretch, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss A’ja Wilson’s incredible season and why this year’s conversation is about putting her in the GOAT conversation (0:00). They also discuss the following: The records Caitlin Clark has broken during her rookie season (0:00) Napheesa Collier’s case for Defensive Player of the Year (0:00) The Mystics’ final push for the playoffs (0:00) Diana Taurasi’s potential last ride (0:00) WNBA expansion (0:00) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schindler of 'They’ve Got Now' stops by to hit on the Game 1 slate that brought all the fun, starting with Liberty-Aces and the six MVP athletes on the floor at once (1:09). Then, they discuss the Lynx-Sun matchup that feels like a great demonstration of defensive strategy across the board (0:00). Later, Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times joins to discuss the recent firing of Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon (38:31). They break down why the firing felt so sudden, where this leaves the team in free agency, and what the overall measure of success could be for this franchise. Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Mark Schindler and Annie Costabile Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to review this season of college hoops ahead of March Madness. They kick things off with some JuJu Watkins praise while tackling the USC-UCLA matchup (1:24), then review Tennessee’s unique style of play and break down their latest stretch of games to end the season (25:38). Later, they talk through Kentucky’s “dark horse” potential heading into the tournament (37:00). Then, they share their thoughts on the infamous coin flip between South Carolina and Texas (46:54) and wrap with a discussion comparing JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo for National Player of the Year (1:02:55). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a chaotic week in WNBA free agency, Seerat welcomes Steve Jones Jr. of the 'Dunker Spot' podcast. They kick off the show by discussing the new-look Indiana Fever, who recently acquired DeWanna Bonner, Sophie Cunningham, and Natasha Howard (0:40). Then, they discuss the Las Vegas Aces and what they can do to get back to championship form while talking about the lack of moves from the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx (18:28). Later, they look at the teams and "accidentally" power rank them (38:30). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steve Jones Jr. Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes Callie Fin, Aces beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. They discuss Callie’s exclusive interview with A’Ja Wilson, during which it was revealed that they didn’t have “it” during training camp to complete the three-peat (2:18). Later on they get into the potential wish list for the team after losing Tiffany Hayes and Kate Martin to the Valkyries this offseason (24:36). Callie also shares what it was like to cover A’ja Wilson’s jersey retirement ceremony and the connection she has with the community in South Carolina (36:45). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Callie Fin Producers: Erika Cervantes and Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special bonus episode, Seerat welcomes back Mark Schindler to talk about this big weekend of college hoops. They kick off the show by discussing JuJu Watkins’s learning curve in her sophomore season ahead of USC’s big matchup with UCLA (2:45). Later, they discuss the top eight teams that have the best shot at winning the national championship (34:05). They close out the show debating how UConn is using Paige Bueckers (54:28). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Mark Schindler Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The WNBA Show' is back! Seerat kicks off the show with Andrew Haubner of the 'No Cap Space' pod, and they start by reflecting on the career of Diana Taurasi, who announced her retirement (0:42). Plus, they discuss the Chicago Sky trading their third overall pick for Ariel Atkins (40:02). Later, Seerat welcomes Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover to discuss his journey to becoming GM, the Atlanta market, and signing Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (57:18). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Dan Padover and Andrew Haubner Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat speaks with Emily Adler of TheNextHoops.com, who just published her WNBA draft guide (0:52). First, they discuss Paige Bueckers, whom Emily calls the greatest basketball shifter (2:23). Then Emily gives everyone a crash course on who Dominique Malonga is (10:13). Later, they discuss Olivia Miles's transfer to TCU (41:26). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Emily Adler Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat has two special guests this week! First, she chats with Indiana Fever beat writer Scott Agness, who discusses the plethora of head coaching vacancies around the league, Christie Sides's time in Indiana, and Stephanie White’s potential fit for the Fever (1:14). Then, Seerat welcomes Fever point guard Lexie Hull, who discusses her friendship with Caitlin Clark, Sides’s departure, the rising popularity of the Fever and the WNBA as a whole, growing up with a twin, and much more (38:27)! Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Lexie Hull and Scott Agness Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Van Lathan, as they kick off the show discussing the origins of Van’s W fandom and which teams he follows most (3:01). Then, they discuss the infamous controversy surrounding the referees in this year’s Finals (4:28). Later, they do a deep dive into how the current WNBA is comparable to the 1970s NBA (7:24), how Caitlin Clark doesn’t actually have someone to complete a Bird-Magic rivalry (14:23), and the growing excitement surrounding JuJu Watkins (21:21). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Van Lathan Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat taps in with WNBA draft scribe Mark Schindler to talk about the highs and lows of the USC women’s basketball team led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen (1:09). Later, Mark shares his 2025 mock draft, explains why Paige Bueckers is not the only surefire star in this class (30:13), and discusses how the world champion New York Liberty will look to protect everyone (1:04:24). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Mark Schindler Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes two guests following the results of the WNBA Draft lottery. First, she speaks with The Ringer’s Mirin Fader to talk Paige Bueckers, the presumptive number one pick in the WNBA Draft. They discuss her style of play and how Geno Auriemma has called on her to be more “selfish” in her last year at UConn (0:46). Later, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss the options available for the second and third picks of the draft currently held by the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky (28:25. Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Mirin Fader and Sabreena Merchant Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat rolls solo and discusses Hannah Hidalgo's epic performance against JuJu Watkins in Notre Dame’s big win over USC. Then, she discusses UCLA’s win over South Carolina and the tension between Dawn Staley and MiLaysia Fulwiley. Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by Alicia Jay from CBS’s ‘We Need to Talk Now’ to hit on the Liberty knocking out the Aces and heading to the Finals (1:55). They dive into where this leaves the Aces heading into the offseason and how they can better support A’ja Wilson moving forward. Then, they recap the razor-thin margins in the Lynx-Sun series and what we can expect heading into Game 5 (27:20). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Alicia Jay Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat breaks down the 2024-25 WNBA draft with Paige Bueckers officially going to the Dallas Wings, the Golden State Valkyries making their first pick in franchise history, and Hailey Van Lith reuniting with her former LSU teammate, Angel Reese, in Chicago (1:03). Then, Annie Costabile with Front Office Sports joins to discuss Unrivaled’s impressive business strategy alongside the WNBA (29:28), what impact Bueckers might have on Dallas and their economy (40:35), and the Seattle Storm’s flourishing franchise with the addition of Dominique Malonga as their no. 2 overall pick (46:45). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Annie Costabile Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selection Sunday is almost here! Seerat sits with Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose of the ‘Full Circle’ podcast to discuss the upcoming NCAA tournament and X factors for the contenders. They kick off the show with talk of UCLA’s impressive win over USC (3:13). Then they discuss Paige Bueckers chances at finishing her college career with a national title (17:26). Later, they close the show by discussing the current status of the WNBA CBA negotiations as they go into the next CBA contract (48:45). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selection Sunday is here! Immediately after the NCAA Women’s Tournament brackets are revealed, Seerat fires up the mic to give her immediate reactions (0:46)! She kicks off the show by discussing the toughest bracket, Regional 4, which features USC as the no. 1 seed and UConn as the no. 2 (1:40). Then, she looks into Regional 3, where Texas is the no. 1 seed but could potentially face Notre Dame, who beat them already (8:47). Next, she discusses UCLA, who has the no. 1 overall seed, being the scariest team in the NCAA (15:30). She closes out with South Carolina potentially having the easiest path to the Final Four in Regional 2, and who could potentially be joining them. (18:16). Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat Sohi welcomes content creator Quita of Quita Loves Sports to break down this year’s bracket. The two discuss under-the-radar players who will become stars this March before choosing a couple upsets, teams they don’t trust, X factors, Final Four predictions, and more (00:00). Then, the ACC’s Most Improved Player, Liatu King, joins Seerat to explain why she transferred to Notre Dame this season, how she put together such an impressive year, Notre Dame’s title hopes, her readiness for the WNBA, and more (01:03:46). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Quita Loves Sports and Liatu King Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a day of mourning for the show, returning guest Tyler DeLuca of No Cap Space joins Seerat Sohi to discuss JuJu Watkins’s torn ACL, the damper it’s put on the rest of March Madness, the effect of this injury on women’s basketball, and the devastation Watkins is likely feeling right now. Plus, they explain why they’re not writing off USC just yet (0054). They also reflect on some of their favorite moments from Monday night (21:28) before NC State’s Zoe Brooks joins the show to talk about her pregame routines, top moments from the season, and more (56:54). BetterHelp will “Stop the Madness” to reinforce that psychological health is as vital as on-the-court performance. According to a recent study2: 1 in 3 high-profile collegiate athletes receive abusive online messages. Nearly 72,000 harmful comments towards collegiate athletes were flagged during last year's tournament. Female athletes in college experience three times more online threats than male athletes. It's time to Stop the Madness. For more information and to register for a free month of therapy, student-athletes can visit StopTheMadness.org. Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Zoe Brooks and Tyler DeLuca Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Elite Eight is set and Seerat is fired up to talk about it. She kicks off the show discussing Paige Bueckers’s record-setting 40-point game to send UConn to the Elite Eight, a day after she declared for the WNBA draft (0:51! Then Seerat previews the upcoming matchups in the next round: UConn vs. USC (4:00) South Carolina vs Duke (8:38) UCLA vs LSU (19:53) Texas vs TCU (27:43) Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat fires up the microphone immediately after leaving the Amalie Arena from the Final Four. First she recaps UConn’s win over UCLA in what she calls a Geno Auriemma fever dream (0:51). Then she discusses South Carolina’s win over Texas and the challenges they overcame in route to the National title game (17:40) She gives you a preview of Sunday’s National Championship game between MiLaysia Fulwiley and the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies (27:00).  Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UConn wins the national championship! Seerat fires up the mic with South Carolina beat writer Lulu Kesin. They discuss Paige Bueckers etching her name among the UConn greats with a national championship, what’s next for South Carolina, and more. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Lulu Kesin Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA Finals are set! Seerat welcomes Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano to the pod to preview the 2024 WNBA Finals! First, Seerat checks in with Shea, who is still mourning the Aces' loss (1:!5). Next up is a temperature check with Jason on how confident he is in his Liberty (3:23). Then they discuss Napheesa Collier’s underrated play and how she can be effective in the Finals (6:57). Then they discuss Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty’s journey back after falling short a year ago (18:00). They close the show with who will be the series X factors and each share their series predictions (38:49). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat Sohi kicks off the debut episode of ‘The Ringer WNBA Show’ by talking with Indiana Fever play-by-play commentator Pat Boylan to discuss the Fever’s latest hot streak and the rise of Caitlin Clark (1:36). Seerat is then joined by Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss Angel Reese and the rest of the youth movement happening with the Chicago Sky (32:38). The show wraps with an in-depth conversation with Nekias Duncan about the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the bumps on the road they’ve hit on their quest for a three-peat (55:08). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Pat Boylan, Annie Costabile, Nekias Duncan Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to preview the Final Four, but first offer their reactions to Olivia Miles entering the transfer portal in lieu declaring for the 2025 WNBA draft (1:20)! Then, they jump into recapping the Elite Eight and a Final Four preview, starting with the UConn-USC matchup and highlighting Sarah Strong’s elite performance alongside Paige Bueckers (15:00). They then assess how UConn will do against UCLA and Lauren Betts. Later, they dive into the tense Texas-TCU matchup with Kyla Oldacre dominating the floor and Texas’s defense holding strong (30:06) before addressing the Final Four matchup vs. South Carolina! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Kevin Pelton Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat fires up the mic minutes after the Minnesota Lynx pushed the WNBA Finals and the New York Liberty to a Game 5 and talks through all the happenings of an absolutely epic Game 4. She kicks things off discussing Napheesa Collier's 40-minute marathon performance (1:43) before touching on Courtney Williams and the rest of the Lynx's much-needed contributions (5:45). Seerat then flips over to the Liberty perspective and the questionable lineup decision that may have cost them the game (9:42). Before signing off for the night, Seerat looks ahead to Game 5 in Brooklyn and sorts out her final thoughts on who will end the weekend as WNBA Champions (20:36). Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is back for an immediate reaction to the conclusion of the 2024 WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. She recaps the first half of Game 5 for the Liberty and their rocky start, Sabrina Ionescu’s historic 1-of-19 performance, and Breanna Stewart's free throws. Then, she dives into what they did right with Nyara Sabally stepping up and Jonquel Jones locking up Finals MVP (3:20). Later, she shares what we saw from the Minnesota Lynx and discusses Alanna Smith’s injury, Napheesa Collier’s impressive performance, and what happened in overtime (20:51). Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s James Boyd to talk about the Fever’s recent play and Caitlin Clark’s continued impact on the league (1:38). Then, writer Katie Heindl joins to talk through the fallout of Cathy Engelbert’s CNBC comments and discuss what happens next (53:35). And lastly, reporter Mark Schindler hops on to discuss the Lynx’s playoff potential and who he thinks will take MVP this season (1:24:26). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: James Boyd, Katie Heindl, and Mark Schindler Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The playoffs are finally here! Seerat fires up the mic with ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to wrap up the WNBA Show’s playoff preview. They take in-depth looks at the remaining series: Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun (1:57) Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (23:28) New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream (35:03) For Seerat’s preview of the Mercury-Lynx series with The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant, listen here! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Alexa Philippou Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by senior WNBA writer for SB Nation Noa Dalzell to break down Round 1 of the playoffs! They hit on Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut (0:44), discuss the Aces' strategy heading into Game 2 vs. the Storm (21:00), shout out the Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich and the Mercury’s Natasha Cloud (41:00), and more! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Noa Dalzell Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching the Connecticut Sun finish a sweep of the Indiana Fever last night, Seerat Sohi is joined by Fever reporter Tony East to discuss how Indiana’s lack of playoff experience showed last night (00:00). Then, the pair talks about how the Fever will look to build a championship team around Clark in the offseason, as well as a significant hire in Indiana’s front office (24:00). After that, East reflects on the craziness that was Clark’s rookie season and the extreme pressure she faced on and off the court this season (47:38). And to close out the show, as rumors swirl around whether Diana Taurasi will walk away from basketball, Seerat and Tony take a trip down Taurasi memory lane (01:06:40). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tony East Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the “urgency edition” of The Ringer WNBA Show. Seerat is in New York and links up with WNBA scribe Owen Pence to share their immediate reactions to an epic Game 1 of the Finals (1:42). First, they discuss Courtney Williams’s historic performance leading the Lynx to an 18-point comeback win over the Liberty (3:17). Then, they talk about Napheesa Collier being Breanna Stewart’s kryptonite (16:49). Later, they do a deep dive into what caused the Liberty’s collapse (25:16) and how they will need to respond in a Game 2 do-or-die (45:50). They close the show with highlights of WNBA commissioner Catherine Engelbert’s press conference (53:56). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Owen Pence Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic joins Seerat Sohi to talk about Sabrina Ionescu’s “Luka-esque” performance against the Aces, who don't seem motivated to get back into a series in which they're down 0-2 to the Liberty (00:00). Then, Sabreena and Seerat discuss an exciting Lynx vs. Sun series and why the two teams are so evenly matched (28:53). Plus, they talk about excitement around the Golden State Valkyries and strategies for building a successful team right away (40:20). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producers: Jessie Lopez and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year, hoops fans! Seerat kicks off 2025 with Zora Stephenson, and they start the show by discussing the landscape of the upcoming WNBA draft and who can be the no. 1 pick (2:03). They discuss whether Olivia Miles or Paige Bueckers can break Caitlin Clark’s triple-double rookie record in the WNBA next year (18:03). Later, they discuss the upcoming game between Tennessee and LSU (22:37) and then look at teams that can make the most noise in March (33:00). They close out the show with Zora discussing her play-by-play career and the evolution of women’s basketball (53:36). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Zora Stephenson Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat starts the show by sending love to everyone affected by the fires in Los Angeles (0:48). Then she welcomes No Cap Space women’s hoops writer Tyler DeLuca to discuss the interesting offseason happening in the W, including: The missing Photoshop jersey swaps from WNBA fans on social media (4:30) The Indiana Fever’s free agency pitch this offseason (6:15) The bidding war for Satou Sabally (8:40) The Valkyries building a contender right out of the gate (19:00) Kelsey Plum’s pending free agency (26:07) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tyler DeLuca Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california LAFD Foundation: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 Mutual Aid L.A. Network: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit?gid=1645970196#gid=1645970196 Write "Firefighter Fund" to donate to incarcerated firefighter crews: https://antirecidivism.org/ Red Cross (select "California Wildfires" option: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ Volunteering opportunities: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eaSXTYlLY_spJ-_w43ac55qu6X4YtgApgRGfads3cM4/edit?gid=1709072560#gid=1709072560 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Seerat welcomes Defector Media’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss the opening weekend of Unrivaled. They discuss the league's presentation, the television rights, and how it premiered at the right time (0:50). Later, they talk WNBA free agency, and potential landing spots for Chennedy Carter, Brittney Griner, and Satou Sabally (35:37). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With lots of movement happening in women’s hoops, Seerat comes into this week fired up and breaks it all down for you. First, she welcomes Chaunte’l Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast to discuss the Connecticut Sun trading Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury (0:40). Then, they react in real time to Brittney Griner joining the Atlanta Dream (11:13). Later, they discuss the L.A. Sparks’ big splash, as they acquired Kelsey Plum (19:22). Then, Seerat speaks with former Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder, who discusses retirement life, retiring Caitlin Clark’s number, and what it was like to coach her en route to the Final Four (53:51). Then, she discusses Kate Martin, the value she had at Iowa, and why she believes the Valkyries selected her in the W expansion draft (1:14:10). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Chauny Powell and Lisa Bluder Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Sunday’s must-see Game 1 between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, Seerat Sohi is joined by Liberty reporter Jackie Powell to discuss Sabrina Ionescu’s evolution from quiet assassin to vocal leader, as well as the improvements Breanna Stewart has made since last season (00:00). Plus, the two give their predictions for the series. After that, Crina Mustafa of Her Hoop Stats joins to preview the Lynx-Sun series (40:08). They speculate about ways to stop the seemingly unstoppable Napheesa Collier and what makes Alyssa Thomas so special before dropping their predictions. Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Jackie Powell and Crina Mustafa Producers: Troy Farkas and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The day after witnessing the greatest shot in New York Liberty history, ESPN’s Sean A. Hurd joins Seerat Sohi to react to Sabrina Ionescu’s Game 3 half-court winner, which sent the Liberty up 2-1 last night (00:00). After gushing about the shot, the two pivot to figuring out what the ailing Lynx must do to win the series (25:18). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sean A. Hurd Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As expected, the WNBA players are opting out of their current CBA. To wade through the muddy financial waters, longtime ESPN WNBA reporter Michael Voepel joins Seerat Sohi to discuss the timing of this decision, what the WNBA players want from their next deal, how difficult it might be for the players to secure what they want, and what made the 2024 season the most transformative in WNBA history (00:00). Then, New York native Ros Gold-Onwude tells Seerat what it was like to watch her hometown team capture their first WNBA championship. She also gives her take on the CBA negotiations and the WNBA’s insane growth this season (46:25). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Michael Voepel and Ros Gold-Onwude Producers: Erika Cervantes and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Ben Pickman to recap the status of the Finals after two games between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty. They break down Sabrina Ionescu’s relationship with the crowd, Napheesa Collier’s turnover percentage, and how the officiating played a role in Game 2 (20:42). Later, they discuss what adjustments each team needs to make and preview Game 3 (34:32). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Ben Pickman Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey hoops fans, Seerat has a very special bonus episode for you as she chats with the CEOs of the Unrivaled league, Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell, about what fans can expect from the league, its unique All-Star Game weekend, balancing being partners in life and business, and whether or not Caitlin Clark will be a part of the league. Later on, Napheesa discusses the WNBA Finals, holding in her emotions during the game, and being with other UConn greats during Geno Auriemma’s celebration. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices