No Offseason is Expanding!

Summary

No Offseason: The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show

Episode: No Offseason is Expanding!
Date: March 12, 2026
Hosts: Zena Keita (with mentions of Sabreena Merchant, Chantel Jennings, and Lej[a] Clarendon)

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Episode Overview

This special announcement episode of No Offseason celebrates the growth of women’s basketball and, in parallel, the expansion of the No Offseason podcast itself. Zena Keita introduces enhanced coverage for the NCAA March Madness season and the WNBA’s upcoming 30th anniversary, spotlighting the addition of a new co-host, former WNBA star Layshia Clarendon. The show is also increasing its frequency to three episodes per week, promising even greater insider insight and expert analysis for women’s hoops fans.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Women’s Basketball: A Season of Growth

• March Madness is in full swing, marking a peak in college basketball excitement.
• The WNBA enters its 30th year, pending the signing of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

2. No Offseason Podcast Expansion

• Increased Frequency: The show will now drop new episodes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
• New Co-Host Announcement: Layshia Clarendon, a former WNBA star, will join Zena Keita, Sabreena Merchant, and Chantel Jennings.
• Promise to Listeners: The show continues to offer "the smartest talk in the women’s game. Period."—an exciting destination for both fans and insiders.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

On the March Madness & WNBA Season

• Zena Keita (01:35):
  “March Madness is upon us. The best of college ball is happening now, and this year the WNBA is set to celebrate 30 years—if they can ever sign a new CBA and get to the games.”

On Podcast Growth

• Zena Keita (01:47):
  “As the world of women’s hoops gets bigger and bigger, No Offseason is growing too, coming to you not twice, but now three times a week.”

• Zena Keita (01:59):
  “Alongside my brilliant co-hosts and athletic writer Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings, we're adding a new co-host to the mix, former WNBA star Layshia Clarendon. They’ll be along for the ride, breaking down all the X’s and O’s and bringing that insider perspective that you just can’t fake.”

Call to Action

• Zena Keita (02:20):
  “So tune in Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for the smartest talk in the women’s game. Period.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:34 — Zena Keita kicks off the main announcement.
• 01:35 – 02:20 — Details on March Madness, WNBA’s 30th anniversary, and podcast expansion.
• 01:59 — Introduction of new co-host, Layshia Clarendon.
• 02:20 — Summary and call to action for listeners.

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Summary

In this energizing special, No Offseason reflects the surging popularity and evolution of women’s basketball by ramping up their own game. Host Zena Keita welcomes a new voice, Layshia Clarendon, to the co-host team and commits to even more in-depth coverage, analysis, and storytelling—now three times per week. With March Madness underway and a major season ahead for the WNBA, listeners can expect “the smartest talk in the women’s game. Period,” as No Offseason cements its spot as the essential podcast for fans, players, and insiders across the women’s basketball world.

Transcript

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