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We Need To Talk NOW
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CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.
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UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens addresses pressure team faces in getting back to Final Four, reflects on how culture at UCLA has grown her game
Mar 2000:32:50Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are joined by UCLA's Gianna Kneepkens ahead of the NCAA Tournament as the team aims to get back to the Final Four. They get into spending her final season at UCLA, biggest things she’s learned and how she’s managing the lofty expectations for this Bruins squad. Additionally, they talk about how the team has kept the joy in playing and how that has propelled them this season. Finally, they wrap talking a bit about the WNBA, with Gianna shouting out the Minnesota Lynx and Kayla McBride, and saying that the one skill she would steal from any current player is A’ja Wilson’s dominance. (0:00) Intro & Welcome Gianna (0:28) Biggest thing she’s learned going from Utah to UCLA (1:07) What has the transition been like and what she feels she’s added to this Bruins squad (2:02) On her impact at UCLA (2:35) Importance of having a team mindset (3:29) What winning the Big Ten Championship meant to her (4:20) How she would describe this season at UCLA (5:36) On how this season prepared her for the pros (6:30) UCLA’s lack of coverage and keeping their circle tight (7:32) Lessons she’s learned from Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez (8:25) Any superstitions and Lauren Betts being the locker room DJ (9:15) The importance of finding the joy in playing basketball (10:38) Lauren Betts’ go-to pre-game jams (11:41) What UCLA makes of their side of the NCAA Tournament bracket (13:04) On the goal of making it back-to-back Final Four appearances (14:06) On this being her final March Madness and staying present (15:18) The Big Ten Tourney win already ranks among her favorite March Madness memories (16:12) What Gianna now would say to Gianna after her injury (17:17) What her mother’s support has meant to her (18:21) Celebrating Big Ten win with her family (19:09) Minnesota: The State of Women’s Basketball? (20:32) Her favorite Minnesota basketball player (21:14) Excitement around the WNBA CBA news and having a season (22:13) Looking ahead to the WNBA Draft (22:57) What makes Diana Taurasi her GOAT (24:03) Which current WNBA player she looks up to (24:52) One skill she wants? A’ja Wilson’s dominance (25:49) How she describes her game (26:24) How she’s learning the fashion game from her teammates (27:40) Her pre-game routine and rituals + the importance of visualization (29:17) One thing people don’t know about Gianna Kneepkens To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NCAA March Madness Preview: Concerns around Texas, UCLA + These 5 Teams Could Be Disruptors
Mar 1900:49:17Tap to summarizeWhich 1-seed is in the MOST danger? And which teams could stage early-round upsets? Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby get into all of that and more in our NCAA Women's Tournament preview. (0:00) Intro (0:46) The BIGGEST storylines entering March Madness (concerns around Texas, UCLA?) (9:49) Teams to look out for in Rounds 1 & 2 plus Dark Horse Final Four teams (20:12) Teams Peaking & Teams That Have Something to Prove (28:54) These 3 Players Will See Their Stock Rise in March (36:07) Bracket Predictions for the First Two Rounds To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →‘We Needed the Honesty:’ Aaliyah Crump reveals Vic Schaefer’s accountability changed Texas' season
Mar 1800:17:53Tap to summarizeTexas star freshman Aaliyah Crump joins Alicia Jay to break down what makes her a ‘Silent Assassin’ on the court, what she learned from players like Rori Harmon and Madison Booker and what the team is looking forward to in the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, they talk about her decision not to redshirt after an injury that kept her out for two months, how Arike Ogunbowale inspired her to want to play in March Madness and what it felt like to win Texas’ first SEC Championship. (0:00) Intro (0:30) How would she describe herself? ‘Silent Assassin’ (1:25) Biggest thing she learned in her freshman year at Texas (2:22) How Rori Harmon and Madison Booker have made her a better player (3:57) How she’s settled into the Texas offense (4:37) What would be on her scouting report? (5:28) On the decision not to redshirt following two-month injury absence: ‘Texas is Bound for Greatness’ (6:35) Going from watching March Madness on TV to playing in it (7:08) What it felt like to win the SEC championship (8:08) One March Madness moment that made her want to play in the tournament one day (8:51) Experiencing her first Selection Sunday (9:51) Mikayla Blakes, Minnesota among players and teams she’s enjoyed watching this season (10:43) How Vic Schaefer’s calling out Texas was pivotal for team’s growth (11:59) What it means to have Kevin Durant be a huge supporter of Texas women’s basketball (12:59) On being named to the SEC Community Service Team and the importance of giving back (14:39) Her personal GOAT (14:57) Why Maya Moore was her favorite basketball player to watch growing up (15:20) Current WNBA player she looks up to: Paige Bueckers (16:39) One thing people should know about Aaliyah Crump (17:13) Who was the best freshman in the country this year? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Breaking Down ALL of the WNBA CBA Details + When Will The Season Start?
Mar 1800:24:04Tap to summarizeAlicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down everything you need to know about the WNBA CBA agreement. (0:00) Intro (0:44) Agreement details (12:30) What makes it so groundbreaking & lingering questions (16:40) How does this affect players playing in other leagues? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!
Mar 1700:36:05Tap to summarizeFollow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️
Mar 1701:19:12Tap to summarizeMarch Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NCAA Women's Tournament: UConn TOPS UCLA for No. 1 overall seed I Selection Sunday REACTION
Mar 1600:59:28Tap to summarizeMarch Madness is HERE. Will UConn go all the way?? What are the matchups to look forward to? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the bracket for the NCAA Women's Tournament. (0:00) Intro (1:45) Erica on the CAA Championship game (3:40) UConn gets the No. 1 overall seed & Breaking down the bracket (8:02) What makes this UCLA team better than last year's (18:00) Final Four Predictions (22:00) Matchups to look forward to: It's do-or-die for Tennessee (30:03) Teams on upset watch (37:15) Is this UConn’s title to lose? (47:25) Chat Questions: Is Michigan a bracket buster? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Cameron Brink reveals ACL tear was ‘one of the best things to ever happen to me’
Mar 1100:24:41Tap to summarizeCameron Brink joins Alicia Jay to talk about how important her strength is to her, what she learned about herself in the wake of her ACL tear and what she's looking forward to the most in the upcoming WNBA season. (0:00) Intro & Welcome Cam (0:24) How Beaverton, Oregon/Nike shaped her (1:27) How her vulnerabilities make her strong (2:40) On feeling strong and feminine at the same time (4:00) How has she continued to remain strong through encountering crazy comments about being tall (5:24) How fashion has helped fortify her confidence (6:50) Growth in women’s sports — main thing that still needs to happen to help catapult women’s sports even more? (8:07) One thing she wants to be known for that isn’t tied to basketball (9:30) Strength it took to heal from her ACL tear (11:05) What is she most looking forward to this WNBA season in LA (12:07) On Steph Curry’s Unrivaled support being a ‘cool full-circle moment’ (13:25) Cameron Brink’s dating advice: ‘Date the nerd’ (15:25) On having an exciting year between basketball and getting married (16:17) Maintaining her strength in busy seasons (16:57) Cameron Brink reveals her skincare routine (17:52) Who is her personal GOAT and why? (18:42) Who is the greatest athlete of all time (19:27) Who is the style GOAT of the WNBA? (20:13) One thing people don’t know about Cameron Brink & her favorite thing to bake To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EVERYTHING we know about the WNBA CBA as deadline PASSES + Should UCLA be the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness?
Mar 1000:57:58Tap to summarizeThe WNBA CBA deadline is here and Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down everything we know as the two sides continue to negotiate a transformational labor deal. PLUS they break down each of the Power Four conference tournaments, why UCLA should be the overall 1-seed and more. (0:00) Intro (0:26) WNBA CBA Updates: What we know & Is the WNBA’s season timeline realistic if a deal gets done? (13:41) How does the WNBA move forward from here? (18:33) West Virginia is a DANGEROUS team (21:38) UCLA is more than just Lauren Betts...and that spells trouble for everyone else (29:13) Texas EXPOSED South Carolina in the SEC championship (35:14) Duke is peaking right on time (39:41) UCLA should be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament (UConn has a close argument) (51:47) Paralympics Update: Oksana Masters continues run of greatness To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March Madness is HERE: What makes Michigan a bracket BUSTER + Is UConn INVINCIBLE?
Mar 300:56:03Tap to summarizeIs Tennessee resting on its legacy? And can anyone beat UConn? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of that plus more on this week's episode. (0:00) Intro & Erica's Winter Olympics experience (4:55) The growth of women's hockey (7:38) What makes this UConn team so special (15:05) Concerns are mounting around Tennessee (20:58) Is UCLA flying under the radar? (27:52) USWNT SheBelievesCup & Trinity Rodman injury (36:30) Predicting each of the Power Four conference champions (47:17) WBB Bracketology Update To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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