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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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Caitlin Clark’s Return, Angel Reese Turning the Corner, Dallas Drama, and the Bay Area's Valkyries Vibes
Jun 18, 202501:12:29Tap to summarizeSeerat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Kelsey Plum's Frustrations, the Valkyries Find Their Culture, and Chicago's Identity Crisis?
Jun 11, 202501:04:24Tap to summarizeSeerat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Liberty and Lynx Show Early Dominance, Plus the Science Behind WNBA Injuries
Jun 4, 202501:11:55Tap to summarizeSeerat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Caitlin Clark Sidelined With an Injury. Plus, Early-Season Hot Takes!
May 28, 202501:15:43Tap to summarizeSeerat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Diana Taurasi on Life After the WNBA. Plus, the W’s Opening Week.
May 21, 202501:17:08Tap to summarizeSeerat 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →The 12 Most Interesting Characters in the WNBA Season, Plus Chicago Assistant Coach Courtney Paris Talks Angel Reese’s Growth
May 14, 202501:18:55Tap to summarizeSeerat welcomes Sports Illustrated’s Emma Baccellieri, and they discuss the 12 most interesting characters from the WNBA season, including Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and more (1:13) Then Seerat welcomes Chicago Sky assistant coach Courtney Paris, who discusses working on Tyler Marsh’s staff, Angel Reese’s evolution entering her second season, and more (57:20). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Emma Baccellieri and Courtney Paris Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →The 'Showtime' Fever Could Have the Best Offense Ever, and More of Your Hot Takes
May 7, 202500:50:09Tap to summarizeSeerat is back and she kicks off the show by discussing how fun it was watching the new-look Indiana Fever, who were victorious in Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa against the Brazilian national team (1:10). Then, she reads off a few hot takes from social media, including ones regarding who will start the WNBA season off hot, who will win Rookie of the Year, and more (8:50). Host: Seerat SohiProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Previewing the Most Anticipated WNBA Season. The Biggest WNBA Season in History?
Apr 30, 202501:00:45Tap to summarizeSeerat welcomes Andrew Haubner of No Cap Space, and they are hyped for the upcoming season. They discuss everything from the rising popularity of the league to the teams with the highest secondary ticket market percentages. They also preview Paige Bueckers’s rookie season and more. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Can Paige Bueckers Save Dallas? WNBA Draft Reactions
Apr 15, 202501:02:50Tap to summarizeSeerat breaks down the 2024-25 WNBA draft with Paige Bueckers officially going to the Dallas Wings, the Golden State Valkyries making their first pick in franchise history, and Hailey Van Lith reuniting with her former LSU teammate, Angel Reese, in Chicago (1:03).Then, Annie Costabile with Front Office Sports joins to discuss Unrivaled’s impressive business strategy alongside the WNBA (29:28), what impact Bueckers might have on Dallas and their economy (40:35), and the Seattle Storm’s flourishing franchise with the addition of Dominique Malonga as their no. 2 overall pick (46:45).Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Annie CostabileProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Olivia Miles to TCU, Dominique Malonga for Dummies, and More WNBA Draft Talk
Apr 9, 202501:01:52Tap to summarizeSeerat speaks with Emily Adler of TheNextHoops.com, who just published her WNBA draft guide (0:52). First, they discuss Paige Bueckers, whom Emily calls the greatest basketball shifter (2:23). Then Emily gives everyone a crash course on who Dominique Malonga is (10:13). Later, they discuss Olivia Miles's transfer to TCU (41:26).Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Emily AdlerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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