EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 1H
Toronto Tempo SZN has BEGUN & We Have Thoughts 👀 | Season Opener Reaction and More
from Dishes and Dimes · host Dishes and Dimes
Toronto finally has a WNBA team and we were THERE. Imman and Sandie break down the Toronto Tempo's season opener, the electric atmosphere at the arena, their hot takes on the team's look and branding, AND they go deep on the bigger WNBA conversation: Caitlin Clark as the "face of the league," Paige Bueckers taking over, A'ja Wilson's disrespect, and the fine line between fair criticism and misogyny in women's sports. Plus: Masai Ujiri heading to Dallas, the NBA playoffs check-in, and a heartfelt tribute to Brandon Clark.Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Welcome0:24 – Toronto Tempo Season Opener Reaction1:58 – Iman Was At the Game (Atmosphere, Celebs & Energy)4:39 – Real Fans Haven't Been Priced Out Yet6:02 – The WNBA Officiating Problem7:48 – Tempo Branding & Colors — Corporate Baddie?9:23 – Where Is the Mascot?! (Polar Bear??)14:23 – Ticket Scalping Law & Fan Atmosphere18:19 – Masai Ujiri Goes to Dallas — Our Feelings20:29 – Masai's Legacy & What He Does With Cooper Flagg22:13 – Rogers Being Cheap (No T-Shirts?!)23:45 – Wings vs. Fever Season Opener & Paige Bueckers24:56 – Caitlin Clark as the "Face of the League" — Hot Take26:08 – Paige Bueckers IS That Girl26:17 – A'ja Wilson Deserves Her Flowers28:20 – The International Takeover of the NBA (Wemby, Shai, Cooper Flagg)30:18 – Wemby Will Run the NBA for 10 Years — Deal With It30:44 – Caitlin & Angel Reese: The Rivalry That Grew the League32:26 – Erasing WNBA Legends (Candace Parker, Maya Moore, Lisa Leslie)35:36 – Can We Criticize WNBA Players Without It Being Misogyny?38:08 – Sandy's Take: The Overcorrection in Women's Sports Coverage44:22 – NBA Playoffs Check-In (Cavs, Knicks, OKC, Spurs)47:31 – Wrap-Up & Upcoming Content (Basketball 101, TikTok, Shorts)52:53 – Special Segment: RIP Brandon Clark 💙
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Toronto finally has a WNBA team and we were THERE. Imman and Sandie break down the Toronto Tempo's season opener, the electric atmosphere at the arena, their hot takes on the team's look and branding, AND they go deep on the bigger WNBA conversation: Caitlin Clark as the "face of the league," Paige Bueckers taking over, A'ja Wilson's disrespect, and the fine line between fair criticism and misogyny in women's sports. Plus: Masai Ujiri heading to Dallas, the NBA playoffs check-in, and a heartfelt tribute to Brandon Clark.Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Welcome0:24 – Toronto Tempo Season Opener Reaction1:58 – Iman Was At the Game (Atmosphere, Celebs & Energy)4:39 – Real Fans Haven't Been Priced Out Yet6:02 – The WNBA Officiating Problem7:48 – Tempo Branding & Colors — Corporate Baddie?9:23 – Where Is the Mascot?! (Polar Bear??)14:23 – Ticket Scalping Law & Fan Atmosphere18:19 – Masai Ujiri Goes to Dallas — Our Feelings20:29 – Masai's Legacy & What He Does With Cooper Flagg22:13 – Rogers Being Cheap (No T-Shirts?!)23:45 – Wings vs. Fever Season Opener & Paige Bueckers24:56 – Caitlin Clark as the "Face of the League" — Hot Take26:08 – Paige Bueckers IS That Girl26:17 – A'ja Wilson Deserves Her Flowers28:20 – The International Takeover of the NBA (Wemby, Shai, Cooper Flagg)30:18 – Wemby Will Run the NBA for 10 Years — Deal With It30:44 – Caitlin & Angel Reese: The Rivalry That Grew the League32:26 – Erasing WNBA Legends (Candace Parker, Maya Moore, Lisa Leslie)35:36 – Can We Criticize WNBA Players Without It Being Misogyny?38:08 – Sandy's Take: The Overcorrection in Women's Sports Coverage44:22 – NBA Playoffs Check-In (Cavs, Knicks, OKC, Spurs)47:31 – Wrap-Up & Upcoming Content (Basketball 101, TikTok, Shorts)52:53 – Special Segment: RIP Brandon Clark 💙
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