A’ja Wilson’s MVP Run, the Rising Dream, and the Race for the 2-Seed!
Seerat welcomes Meghan L. Hall of USA Today’s For the Win to the show. They kick it off by discussing the current race for the WNBA MVP award and front-runners for the WNBA championship (3:26). Then they discuss how the Aces put together an 11-game win streak, with A’ja Wilson putting her name in the MVP conversation (20:26). Afterward, they talk about the rise of the Atlanta Dream, who are vying for the 2-seed in the playoffs (37:04).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Meghan L. Hall
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Video: Victoria Valencia
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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This week, Seerat checks in with ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to discuss the Seattle Storm acquiring Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics! The two also talk about whether the Storm will make more trades and how trading for Sykes improves the team this season (1:26). Next, the two talk about the Dallas Wings and how they have one of the brightest futures in the league, and the looming expansion draft. (35:40).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Kevin Pelton
Producer: Kyle Williams
Video: Victoria Valencia
Social: Keith Fujimoto
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Cam Brink Is Back, the Continued Rise of Injuries, and the History of the San Francisco Pioneers
Seerat kicks off the show by recapping some of the most recent news from around the league. She talks about the long-awaited return of Cameron Brink, another A’ja Wilson master class, a Lynx-Liberty preview (14:41), Kayla Thornton’s season-ending injury, and the rising number of injuries leaguewide this season (27:36). Then Seerat is joined by Maya Goldberg-Safir from Rough Notes (34:45). They talk about the first women’s professional basketball league and the Bay Area’s first women’s professional basketball team, the San Francisco Pioneers. They focus on the first Bay Area native to play for the team, Anna Johnson, and they discuss the similarities between the Pioneers and the Valkyries. Then, they talk about the variety of personalities and roles among queer players (54:47).
Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Maya Goldberg-SafirProducers: Brian Waters and Isaiah BlakelyVideo: Victoria ValenciaSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Did the Stud Budz Change the WNBA Forever?
Seerat welcomes back Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports, and they discuss the CBA negotiations and the Stud Budz Twitch livestream throughout All-Star Weekend. They also discuss the healthy competition among the players and their unity off the court as the league continues to evolve.
Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Annie CostabileProducer: Brian H. WatersVideo: Victoria ValenciaSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier Draft Their All-Star Rosters, Plus Mid-Season Awards
Immediately after Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark drafted their teams for the All-Star Game, Seerat welcomes Hunter Cruse on to break down each team (0:40). Then, they share their picks for mid-season awards, including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player (13:04).
Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Hunter CruseProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzVideo: Victoria ValenciaSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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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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