🎙️ Season 2, Episode 5: Player Interviews, French Connections & Watch Party Excitement

Send us Fan MailSeason 2, Episode 5: Bonus Pop-Up Episode | Player Interviews, French Connections & Watch Party ExcitementIn this special bonus pop-up episode (okay, it’s really just Episode 5!), Raina and Vanessa recap an exciting stretch of Valkyries coverage that included player interviews, press conferences, and a whole lot of French-speaking basketball fun.We dive into our recent interviews conducted in French with Janelle Salaün and Carla Leite, sharing behind-the-scenes moments, standout takeaways, and what it was like connecting with these players in their native language.  We are so thrilled to partner with MerciSF for this new adventure. We also revisit two recent press conferences where Vanessa had the opportunity to ask Janelle questions in French, creating some memorable moments for French-speaking Valkyries fans, as well as the non-French speaking ones who love to see how Janelle's body language transforms when she speaks French.Along the way, we clear up the correct pronunciation of Janelle's last name, as well as tackle the pronunciation of Justė Jocytė name and discuss why getting players’ names right matters, as well as why it's important to talk to them in their home language.Finally, we wrap things up with details about our upcoming watch party:Thursday, June 4 Valkyries vs. Lynx (Away Game) Rikki’s, San FranciscoWe’re thrilled to announce that we have a new sponsor (Bailard!) who has generously provided:Limited-edition watch party t-shirts featuring our logo, their logo, and the slogan “Everyone Watches the Valks”A bar tab for attendeesFirst 50 fans are on Bailard!Come hang out with fellow Valkyries fans, grab a shirt, enjoy a drink, and cheer on the Valks with us.Coming Soon: We’ll be updating these show notes with links to the full interview videos with Janelle Saluan and Carla Leite in the coming days.Merci for listening, and as always…Say less. Go Valks. Allez Les Violettes.Support the showThanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-High School/D3 hooper.🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-High School hooper.Follow along for more episodes and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for!💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!