Caitlin Clark’s Return, Angel Reese Turning the Corner, Dallas Drama, and the Bay Area's Valkyries Vibes
Seerat welcomes Andrew Haubner of the No Cap Space podcast, and they discuss Caitlin Clark returning and handing the Liberty their first loss, the drama in Dallas, and more (0:56). Then, Seerat discusses how Angel Reese and the Sky are turning the corner and finding their way (26:25). She closes out the show with Zena Keita of No Offseason: The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show, who discusses what the Valkyries mean to the Bay Area, the Mercury’s rising stars, and more (32:15).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Andrew Haubner and Zena Keita
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Video: Victoria Valencia
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:13:29
Kelsey Plum's Frustrations, the Valkyries Find Their Culture, and Chicago's Identity Crisis?
Seerat welcomes Meghan L. Hall from USA Today’s For the Win to the show. They kick it off by discussing Courtney Vandersloot’s season-ending injury and how Hailey Van Lith’s rookie season will not be expedited (0:58). Later, they break down what has made the Valkyries so good and how they will be able to build on this season to reach their championship goal within five years (24:41). Last, they discuss Kelsey Plum’s frustrations and confrontation with the referees (40:27).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Meghan L. Hall
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Video: Victoria Valencia
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:06:24
Liberty and Lynx Show Early Dominance, Plus the Science Behind WNBA Injuries
Seerat kicks off this week’s show with Nekias Duncan of the Dunker’s Spot podcast, who comes on to discuss the dominance the Liberty and Lynx are showing early in the season (0:42). Later, they discuss how the Dream have gotten off to a hot start (31:32).
Then, physical therapist and WNBA injury expert Lucas Seehafer joins to talk about the increase of injuries in the WNBA and how it is affecting the games (43:55).
Host: Seerat SohiGuests: Nekias Duncan and Lucas SeehaferProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Video: Victoria Valencia
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:12:55
Caitlin Clark Sidelined With an Injury. Plus, Early-Season Hot Takes!
Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Logan Murdock this week, and they kick off the show discussing free agent Logan landing in WNBA fandom (0:00). Then they discuss Caitlin Clark’s injury and how the Fever can still be successful during this stretch (4:51). Then they play a game, responding to a few tweets and skeets regarding some early-season hot takes (17:30). They close by discussing Napheesa Collier’s hot start in the Lynx's quest to get back to the WNBA Finals (62:02).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Logan Murdock
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Video: Victoria Valencia
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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1:17:43
Diana Taurasi on Life After the WNBA. Plus, the W’s Opening Week.
Seerat kicks off the show talking about the discourse surrounding the basketball play that occurred between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark and how the game deserves better than the current conversation happening (0:53).
Then she welcomes ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to discuss the WNBA’s opening week, including the vibes at the Liberty’s ring ceremony, how the Mercury are a League Pass team, potential issues with the Aces, and more (6:40)!
Finally, she speaks with three-time WNBA champion and 11-time All-Star Diana Taurasi, who talks about not wanting a farewell tour, how she is enjoying retirement, the evolution of the WNBA, and some of her best trash-talking moments (52:14).
Host: Seerat SohiGuests: Diana Taurasi and Alexa PhilippouProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzVideo: Victoria Valencia/John RichterSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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The Ringer WNBA Show, hosted by The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi, breaks down the latest happenings in The W, with must-listen analysis, thoughts and more featuring some of the best guests and experts from around the league.