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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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Shea Serrano on A’ja Wilson Getting Better, Chennedy Carter, and the Fever's Potential to Miss the Playoffs
2w ago00:52:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat is joined by New York Times bestseller Shea Serrano to discuss the Aces’ 85-84 win over the Dream on Sunday, A’ja Wilson unlocking another level of her offensive game, and the Chennedy Carter experiment. Then Shea explains his skepticism of the Fever and his optimism for the Tempo, and they conclude on the Comets returning to Houston. (1:00) Intro, Aces-Dream recap (5:19) How dominant this version of the Aces is (11:19) A’ja finding ways to get better and the Chennedy Carter experiment (26:48) A deep dive on the Fever and Caitlin Clark (41:15) The Tempo becoming a playoff team (44:18) The Comets returning to Houston Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Shea Serrano Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Convicting Jose Fernandez on Film, a Wings-Lynx Deep Dive, and Caitlin Clark’s Shot Chart With Hunter Cruse
3w ago01:06:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat is joined by Hunter Cruse to dissect the Lynx-Wings fourth quarter after Jose Fernandez’s controversial post-game comments. They discuss Paige Bueckers’s aggression, Azzi Fudd and Maddy Seigrist’s minutes, and Olivia Miles's pick-and-roll manipulation, before talking about Caitlin Clark’s performance and hitting the panic button on the 0-2 Sparks. (0:47) Intro (3:47) Dallas Wings defensive issues and Azzi Fudd’s role (11:05) Paige Bueckers's lack of aggression (33:07) Olivia Miles wizardry (40:12) Catlin Clark’s shooting start (51:37) The Sparks’ roster build Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Hunter Cruse Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Red, Yellow, Green Flag: Sorting Through the Week 1 Chaos
3w ago01:09:04Tap to summarizeSeerat is joined by Lucas Kaplan to break down the WNBA opening weekend, using a game of Red, Yellow, Green Flag to separate real concerns from early overreactions. They discuss the Sparks’ shaky start, the Aces’ intriguing new pieces (like Chennedy Carter), and what’s real (and not) with Caitlin Clark and the Fever. They also highlight Dallas’s exciting offense, the Liberty’s strong start despite their injuries, and how physicality and officiating could shape the season. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Lucas Kaplan Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Season Preview: A’ja's MVP Case, Fever-Wings Showdown, Phee’s Free Agency, and the New-Look Liberty
4w ago01:20:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat and Sabrina Merchant preview the start of the WNBA’s 30th season. They break down MVP expectations, including why A’ja Wilson remains the player to beat. The duo also looks ahead to key opening matchups like Fever vs. Wings, and the storylines driving early-season excitement. They discuss coaching changes, roster moves, and rising rivalries across the league. Plus, they touch on broader shifts like officiating changes and player movement heading into the new season. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabrina Merchant Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →“The W Wears Prada” WNBA Season Preview
May 501:26:19Tap to summarizeSeerat and Maitreyi Anantharaman from The Defector get together to pitch, debut, and analyze their spiciest preseason takes and predictions on WNBA teams, changes, and luminaries around the league using elements from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in honor of the film's release. They end the pod by sharing their reactions to the movie.(00:00) Intro(6:40) Developmental roster spots(13:44) Caitlin Clark(22:14) WNBA staffing(24:38) Paige Bueckers(30:32) A'ja Wilson(32:44) Raven Johnson(36:41) WNBA officiating structures(41:27) Who should be the next WNBA commissioner?(53:28) The Chicago Sky swear jar(1:04:13) Flau'jae Johnson(1:09:12) Rachel Galligan(1:13:38) ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reviewHost: Seerat SohiGuest: Maitreyi AnantharamanProducer: Chris SuttonEngineer: Donald LoBiancoProduction Supervision: Alexa Coubal and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Power Ranking the WNBA: Expansion Teams and Early ROY Predictions
Apr 3001:11:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat is joined by the Dunker Spot’s Steve Jones discuss the bottom teams of the WNBA and talk about their strengths and weaknesses. Then he breakdown potential Rookie Of the Year candidates for the upcoming season. (0:53) Intro (5:46) Toronto Tempo (21:24) Washington Mystics (29:58) Seattle Storm (39:28) Portland Fire (49:04) Connecticut Sun (56:36) Early ROY Race Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steve Jones Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Power Ranking the WNBA Almost-Contenders: Who Makes and Misses the Postseason?
Apr 2401:36:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Andrew Haubner to rank the teams right outside of title contention. From Minnesota to Chicago, they break down each team and who has the best opportunity to make the 2026 WNBA playoffs. (1:14) Intro (8:24) Dallas Wings (23:04) Minnesota Lynx (28:35) Golden State Valkyries (39:56) Phoenix Mercury (53:53) Chicago Sky and Courtney Vandersloot’s comments Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Power Ranking the WNBA Contenders
Apr 2201:02:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Seerat is joined by USA Today WNBA senior reporter Meghan Hall to give a quick-hit breakdown of the post–free agency power rankings across the WNBA, led by the reigning Las Vegas Aces and A'ja Wilson. They highlight top contenders like the New York Liberty and emerging teams, focusing on roster moves, X factors, and what could shift the title race this season. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Meghan Hall Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Tasha Brown on UCLA's Win, the "Mind Gym," and Draft Prospects, Plus the Azzi Fudd Discourse
Apr 1701:21:33Tap to summarizeSeerat Sohi is joined by UCLA assistant coach Tasha Brown to unpack the Bruins’ championship run and record-setting WNBA draft class. They dive into UCLA’s team-first culture, the “Mind Gym” approach to mental training, and how concepts like self-identity, failure, and emotional control shaped the program’s success. Brown also shares behind-the-scenes insight into the development of stars like Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, and Gabriella Jaquez, and why mental toughness is a skill that can be taught. Later, Seerat weighs in on the Azzi Fudd press conference controversy and how it could have been handled differently. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tasha Brown Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Reactions from the 2026 WNBA Draft
Apr 1401:23:06Tap to summarizeJoin Seerat and Lucas Kaplan as they explore controversial picks, international prospects, and the impact of incoming rookies like Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts. Discover the cultural significance of draft personalities and bold predictions for the season.Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Lucas KaplanSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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