Podcast
She's Always On
Hosted by Kianna Smith, Edona Thaqi · EN
Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi talk all about Women's Hoops, X's and O's, film breakdown, and unique perspectives from professional players, coaches and analysts. Edona Thaqi played basketball for Fordham University and the Kosovo National Team. She is also an assistant coach for the Kosovo National Team and a current College/WNBA color commentator. Kianna Smith played basketball at University of Louisville where she made an Elite 8 and Final Four appearance. Professionally she played for the LA Sparks, and overseas in Korea. Currently she is a basketball analyst.
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Episodes
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Episode 9: Emily Engstler Interview
Jul 24, 202400:32:19Tap to summarizeHear Emily talk about her journey, the importance of having a niche, and how she feels about being a tik tok sensation and a spotlight in the media.
Transcribe →Episode 8: WNBA ACTIONS!!
Jul 14, 202400:15:35Tap to summarizeListen to Edona and Kianna talk through some effective actions for some teams in the league!
Transcribe →Episode 7:Recent Games, All Star Snubs, Team USA and Rebecca Allen Interview
Jul 11, 202400:39:46Tap to summarizeALL STAR BREAKDOWN, who got snubbed? Leave a comment below who you think should have been on the All star team. Hear from Rebecca Allen about her journey to the WNBA, her joining the Australian Olympic team, who she's enjoyed playing with and so much more!
Transcribe →Episode 6: Team Recaps and Identites, Seattle Contenders, Trades? & Maddy Siegrist Interview
Jun 29, 202400:40:11Tap to summarizeHear Kianna and Edona talk about all the momentum needed for the last couple weeks before the break. What teams are hot? What teams need help? Can Seattle compete for a championship this year? Who should trade at the trade deadline? Hear Maddy Seigrist talk about her journey through the wnba, improvement from year 1 to year 2, pregame tunnel fits and so much more!
Transcribe →Episode 5: Angel Reese Double Double machine, Connecticut Matchup problems and more
Jun 22, 202400:18:10Tap to summarizeHear Edona and Kianna recap the week, taking about Cam Brink injury, Elite players vs the "middles" and so much more in Episode 5!
Transcribe →Episode 4: Aces Struggles, All Star Voting, Team USA & Mike Thibault Interview
Jun 14, 202400:50:00Tap to summarizeHear Edona and Kianna talk about the early aces struggles, who should be a lock on all star voting, the drama around team USA and more Hear coach Mike Thibault talk about USA's biggest threats, Coaching stories with Michael Jordan, what separates the greats, coaching with his son and more!!
Transcribe →Episode 3: Media Failing the WNBA, Connecticut Sun Historic Start, Aja Unguardable and more
Jun 7, 202400:19:45Tap to summarizeHear Kianna and Edona recap all the WNBA drama, talk through Connecticut's chances of finally winning a WNBA championship, Aja Wilson being Unguardable and giving Doris Burke her flowers
Transcribe →Episode 2: WNBA Rookies, NBA player comparisons, Team Needs & Sami Whitcomb interview
Jun 1, 202400:51:00Tap to summarizeKianna and Edona talk through way too early ROY predictions, rookie history, WNBA twitter and NBA player comparisons along with needs for teams that are struggling. Sami Whitcomb talks about her unusual road to the WNBA, how she continues to stay motivated, playing with Sue bird, and amazing parts about being a WNBA mother.
Transcribe →Episode 1: WNBA Recap Week 2 and Dana Evans As a Guest
May 26, 202400:31:53Tap to summarizeEdona and Kianna recap week 2 of the WNBA, with insight on the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun and the new look of the Phoenix Mercury. Hear Dana Evans talk about her new role as a starting PG, her experience with Candace Parker, and aspiring brand deals with Rihanna.
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