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The Ringer WNBA Show
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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.
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Sophie Cunningham’s Comments, WNBA Culture, and More With E.R. Fightmaster | The Ringer WNBA Show
5d ago01:25:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat opens by discussing her most recent article on the controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender women in sports. Then, she is joined by actor, musician, and podcast host E.R. Fightmaster to discuss the WNBA’s culture, queer women in sports, and so much more! (00:00) Intro (7:37) E.R. Fightmaster joins the show Host: Seerat SohiGuest: E.R. FightmasterProducers: Victoria Valencia and Sarah ReddyAdditional Production Support: Sam Hess and Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →One Move to Fix Every Playoff Team Before the Trade Deadline
1w ago01:36:24Tap to summarizeSeerat starts by talking about Sophie Cunningham and her profile with ESPN—where she talks about keeping trans athletes out of women’s sports—and the upcoming rally in Seattle in support of Cunningham. Then Seerat is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz, and they try to fix one thing about each contending team before the trade deadline. (00:00) Intro(4:20) Seattle’s rally for Sophie Cunningham(33:25) Washington Mystics(49:18) New York Liberty(55:17) Golden State Valkyries(1:01:30) Indiana Fever(1:07:25) Dallas Wings(1:18:20) Las Vegas Aces(1:22:19) Atlanta Dream(1:25:22) Minnesota Lynx Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Steven RuizProducer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2026 Mid-Season Awards
2w ago01:39:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat is joined by The Dunker Spot’s Nekias Duncan to give out their awards halfway through the 2026 season. (0:17) Intro (2:40) MVP (8:24) DPOY (48:27) Rookie of the Year (58:50) Coach of the Year (1:11:10) Most Improved Player (1:20:45) Sixth Player of the Year Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A 2026 WNBA Draft Check-in, and Fixing WNBA Security With Jackie Powell
2w ago01:35:50Tap to summarizeSeerat opens by recapping Monday night’s slate of games and gives a glimpse into the future of the WNBA. Then, she is joined by TheIXSports’ Jackie Powell to discuss Sandy Brondello’s comments on Angel Reese, the WNBA’s security issues, and the Liberty’s slump. (0:07) Intro (1:04) The future of the WNBA (13:09) Paige vs. Caitlin vs. Olivia (15:06) 2026 WNBA Draft Check-in (20:41) Jackie Powell joins the show (21:53) Jackie’s story on THEM (37:49) Sandy’s comments on Angel (1:01:12) Jackie’s plan for safety (1:16:36) What happened to the Liberty? Jackie’s Story on Betnijah Laney-Hamilton : https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/wnba/new-york-liberty/complicated-challenges-betnijah-laney-hamilton-season-new-york-liberty/ Jackie’s Story on Chris DeMarco: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/chris-demarco-embracing-wnba-culture-new-york-liberty/ Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Jackie Powell Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The State of the WNBA, the Valkyries, and Caitlin Clark With Michael Voepel
3w ago01:24:23Tap to summarizeSeerat is joined by ESPN’s Michael Voepel to recap Fever-Valkyries, how each team should approach the trade deadline, the Sparks’ future, and the Silver-Engelbert relationship. (0:16) Intro (2:15) Valkyries-Fever recap (17:47) The Fever’s lack of depth (22:15) Caitlin’s unique position (42:50) Should GS make a move? (49:03) What are the Sparks doing? (1:00:00) Silver’s comments on Engelbert Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Michael Voepel Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The W's Scoring Explosion With Brendan Glasheen, and the Sparks Fire Their GM
3w ago01:05:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the Sparks firing GM Raegan Pebley, how the team should move forward, and Angel Reese’s dominant performance against L.A. on Monday night. Then, Seerat is joined by Connecticut Sun play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen to break down how the WNBA has advanced in scoring, highlighting players like Paige Bueckers, Marina Mabrey, Caitlin Clark, and Kelsey Mitchell. (0:00) Intro (2:30) Sparks fire Raegan Pebley (7:34) What’s next for the Sparks? (24:18) Angel’s explosive night (27:46) Brendan Glasheen joins the show (30:12) The W’s scoring evolution (33:13) Mabrey’s rise (46:09) The issues with the Fever’s backcourt (55:14) Mid-Range Paige Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Brendan Glasheen Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Congress Enters WNBA Culture Wars, and What's With the Sky, With Alissa Hirsh
4w ago01:33:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the president and Congress’s attempt to protect Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s recent West Coast swing, and Chennedy Carter being released. Then, she is joined by the Chicago Sun-Times’ Alissa Hirsh to discuss the Sky-Skylar Diggins feud, Courtney Vandersloot’s role on the team, and Chicago’s late collapses. (0:18) Intro (0:35) Congress steps in for Caitlin (10:37) The Fever's West Coast swing (22:35) Chennedy Carter waived (34:15) Alissa Hirsh joins the show (34:37) Skylar Diggins benched (38:30) Chicago's late-game mishaps (52:01) What’s next for Skylar? (01:09:33) The future of the Sky Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Alissa Hirsh Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to Not Ruin a Franchise, With Nathan Canilao
4w ago01:17:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the drama with between the Sky and Skylar Diggins, and what went wrong with the Sparks. Then, she is joined by the Mercury News’ Nathan Canilao to break down the Valkyries' infuriating defense and Gabby Williams’s MVP season. (0:17) Intro (1:22) Sky vs. Skylar (12:13) The Sparks' impatient team-building (18:03) Nathan Canilao joins the show (23:41) Gabby Williams's MVP year (41:54) The Valkyries' versatile defense (52:54) Should they add at the deadline? (58:48) The Valkyries and young talent Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nathan Canilao Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A Deep Dive on Olivia Miles’s All-Time Rookie Season with Maitreyi Anantharaman
Jul 301:04:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the All-Star starters and who may have been snubbed. Then she is joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a deep dive on Olivia Miles. (0:18) Intro (0:28) All-Star selections and snubs (11:28) A deep dive on Olivia Miles (15:08) Olivia’s creativity (28:42) Dyckman's influence (33:42) How Notre Dame and TCU shaped her (51:27) 2026 draft recap (58:10) Phee’s return Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Recapping Cathy Engelbert's (Hopefully) Final Commissioner's Cup
Jul 101:36:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat is joined by producer Stefan Anderson to recap the Commissioner's Cup, the spat between Alyssa Thomas and Cathy Engelbert, and the White House reposting Sophie Cunningham. (0:47) Intro (3:10) The Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup (28:10) The response from Engelbert v. Thomas (43:53) The White House reposting Sophie Cunningham (78:02) Which WNBA team should LeBron play for? Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Stefan Anderson Be sure to check out Seerat's new piece on the WNBA's actual problem surrounding Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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