Beyond the Bleachers

Samantha and Joslyn have been gone for a minute but they are back with a brand new episode catching you up on what they've been discussing behind the scenes. Whether discussing Unrivaled's growth in its second season, the egos currently rising in NCAA, or the ongoing WNBA contract negotiations, the topics all seem to segway into each other in another exciting and eventful episode!Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn celebrate the Las Vegas Aces' remarkable journey from significant losses to becoming WNBA champions. They discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting the lack of progress and the potential for a lockout. The conversation shifts to coaching changes within the league, particularly focusing on the New York Liberty's decision to part ways with their championship-winning coach. The hosts express their concerns about the future of the WNBA, emphasizing the importance of winning and the implications of the current leadership decisions.Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn discuss the recent statement made by WNBA player Napheesa Collier regarding the league's commissioner, Cathy Engelbert. They explore the challenges faced by the WNBA, including player welfare, financial disparities, and the need for better representation and support for players. The conversation highlights the importance of player voices in the league's growth and the ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn chat with former college star Imani Lewis. Imani spent five years playing Power Five basketball before spinal issues sidelined her prematurely. She shares how she fell in love with the game, the sacrifices she made playing with a chronic condition, and how she pivoted when her career ended abruptly. Her story is an inspiration that life doesn't end when your plans get derailed and that every moment doing what you love should not be taken for granted. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Angel Reese had some heavy takes about this season with the Chicago Sky, and some of her commentary has rubbed people the wrong way. With her teammates seemingly upset, fans calling for a new GM, and the organization exposed, Angel may have bitten off more than she intended to. Joslyn and Samantha break down the happenings and share their thoughts on the entire scenario. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

The MVP race is well underway, and Samantha and Joslyn discuss what they think are the makings of a true MVP. Is it the player that teams cannot do well without? The best player from the best team? The player with the most well-rounded stat line? Or the player that the offense needs to run through? Let us know your thoughts as the race comes to a head!Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Joslyn had the unique opportunity to chat with sophisticated spectator and professional baller Lorenzo Baxter, better known as Zobeone Knobe on Instagram (@zobeone). He shares a bit about his time competing on FIBA 3x3, his deep ties to street ball and its influence on the WNBA, and the vision behind his basketball brand @nomadhoops. Make sure you check him out and tell him we sent you! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Where have yall been?! We hear yall, and as the title suggests...we have some explaining to do. Nonetheless we're back with a new episode and we hope you're back with us too!Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Recently some fans of the W have accused the W and individual franchises of wrongfully profiting on players that ultimately got waived. Samantha and Joslyn share their thoughts. Plus, one player ended up in hot water for some comments she made on a Tiktok fan post!Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Welcome back Sophisticated Spectators! Samantha and Joslyn have missed all of you. They are back for another season and talking rookies of the WNBA 2025 season. They may have been MIA for a minute but they have not missed a single bit of basketball and are ready to start a new season with yall!Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

It's been another great season and what better way to end season 3 than with a Finals recap! Samantha and Joslyn cannot believe another season is in the books. History continues to be made! Also, the ladies look ahead to spring 2025 and what lies ahead for the W. It's going to be one crazy off-season and we'll be keeping you updated! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

The 2024 WNBA Finals are set, but before they tip off Samantha and Joslyn take a look back at how exactly these two teams got there! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn are back to recap round one of the playoffs, but they also spill some tea on other happenings around the league! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

It's the end of the regular season! Samantha and Joslyn wrap up the season discussing the hottest topics as we head into the post season. You don't want to miss the tea! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

A'ja Wilson has broken another record, so Samantha and Joslyn are focusing this episode on all the #BlackGirlMagic that she personifies. The 2020 and 2022 league M'VP continues to set the bar and it seems there's no stopping her growth! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is being scrutinized for her response to a question posed regarding racism and sexuality in the WNBA. Samantha and Joslyn pick up where the conversation left off and discuss what should have been addressed and where Cathy missed the mark. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn are back with another good one! This time around they are giving their top pick predictions for the WNBA 2024 awards! Who is clenching the MVP, ROTY, DPOY, Sixth Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player of the Year? You have to tune in and find out! Be sure to follow all of the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn are back with a 2 for 1 episode, recapping the last two weeks of WNBA basketball. Post-olympic break has proven rest is needed as some teams hold steady, some improve, and some need drastic help! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn are back!!! The W took a break for the 2024 Olympics and the ladies are back to recap Team USA Women's Basketball. They highlight memorable moments from the 5x5 historic run and an epic comeback from the 3x3 squad. Spoiler alert...it ends with two medals! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Joslyn is back with Samantha and ready to talk about the Aces last game before the Olympic break. Also this week, the new Unrivaled league has started revealing the names of some of the players signed on for the W offseason. Also, the ladies recap All-Star weekend and give their breakout awards to some very special winners. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

While Joslyn is away, Samantha is joined by guest co-host Adam aka Kid Professional aka the master behind all of our Beyond the Bleachers visuals. He's here to talk the Rookie of the Year race. The race is close, and he tells us why he believes the race will be down to the wire. He's talking final games yall! Also, Samantha does her best to give her best "Aces vs Everybody" recap, so let her know how she did! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

All Star season is upon us! Find out who made the Team WNBA roster and who will be playing against Team USA in the 2024 All Star Game hosted by the Phoenix Mercury! Meanwhile, the Aces are getting better with each game, and even a hiccup from the Los Angeles Sparks is not enough to throw them off their game. Also, two rookies broke WNBA records this week...can you guess which ones they are?! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

The Aces are on the road again and racked up another two consecutive wins, including one against Samantha's Washington Mystics. They are now on their longest winning streak this season. The ladies talk the impact that the Point Gawd continues to make and her transition back into the starting lineup. Plus, Caitlin Clark threw the media in a tailspin when she said she the advice she seeks from vets of the league. The ladies talk the complexities of working in a Black woman dominated environment and what that means for young ladies that look like Caitlin. Let us know your thoughts on this controversial topic. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha and Joslyn are excited to report about the Aces this week because the Point Gawd is back in the lineup and the Aces have won two in a row at home! They never thought this was a feat requiring celebration until this week. In lieu of the always successful endeavor that Camp Day games are, the ladies discuss some new marketing strategies they would like for the league to consider, including a highly requested one directed towards a special league mascot. We see you Big Ellie! Also, is anyone else as obsessed with the post game press conferences as we are?! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

*trigger warning* In this episode, Samantha and Joslyn discuss the importance of mental health. Beyond the Bleachers acknowledges that a healthy body starts with a healthy mind and supports initiatives that aim to promote mental wellness and aid in times of mental crisis. If you are considering suicide or are in a mental health crisis, call 998 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US only), which provides free and confidential support. The Aces are really struggling this season, and in this stint of drought Samantha and Joslyn deep dive in to where they think the problems lie. It’s an analysis you do not want to miss. Then the ladies speak on mental health, the important role it plays in competition, and how the W can further support the players because the times are trying! Plus they’re back with two new breakout stars that should be no surprise, because really these two are as consistent as they come.  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Samantha took a detour from the usual "Aces vs Everybody" highlight segment to air out some complaints about her Washington Mystics, and it didn't take long before Joslyn started venting about her complaints with the Las Vegas Aces. Both teams are struggling, albeit for different reasons, but the disappointment and frustration is mutual. Then, the ladies dive into the 2024 Team USA Women's Basketball Roster, which includes many of our favorites. Who got snubbed? Who deserves this accolade? Who's returning from the previous roster? We discuss it all! Plus, our breakout stars are propelling their teams to new heights at just the right time, which makes them perfect shoutouts for this episode! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

It's week three of the season, which means it's time for our early season analysis! We share our thoughts on which teams are surprising us, which teams are worrying us, and which teams are doing as expected. Plus we have a special guest co-host with us this week-Alea aka @mslovelylea on Instagram! She's got a ton to say about her ladies of the Minnesota Lynx, the Indiana Fever's struggles, and one of her all-time faves Chicago Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

*trigger warning* In this episode, Joslyn and Samantha discuss the seriousness of domestic violence (DV) and DV accusations. Beyond the Bleachers does not condone DV of any kind, and we send our prayers to all those that may be involved in situations of DV. If you are in need of support related to DV, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/ to live chat with a support person. Week 2 was crazy as the Aces took their first loss of the season, but they were able to bounce back with a huge win before heading on the road against the exhausted Fever. Their evening was capped off with a standing ovation performance from a rookie! Also, our breakout stars are young and hungry as the chemistry on their respective teams comes together. Also, we had to talk about the physical whirlwind game that featured the hungry Sun and the young and eager Sky.  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

It’s Aces vs everybody every week this season as we introduce our highlight segment this season. We also had to rattle off on some hot topics that we could not pass on discussing. Plus, our breakout games include an impressive show by the Connecticut Sun and a double overtime featuring the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx.  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

We're back for season three and the ladies have missed the Sophisticated Spectators so much! We have a lot to catch up on! Samantha starts by dedicating this episode to the latest player to cross the bridge into retirement...the legend herself Candace Parker. After a brief period of mourning and reminiscing, we share our thoughts on what else has been going on the last three weeks and we're excited to talk through some drama because yall know we have some strong opinions. The regular season is days away at this point and we discuss who's looking great so far and who still needs help. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

We're wrapping up season 2 with a very special guest. Coach Meg Barber is the Head Coach of New York University's women's basketball team and this season she led them to an UNDEFEATED SEASON and a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Sound familiar?! Samantha has special ties to NYU as it is her alma mater. You won't want to miss what she has to share as she delves deep into her basketball history, including her life as a player and her twenty years of coaching on the Division I and Division III levels. Don't worry, she has not missed a beat since stepping away from coaching Division I Basketball and shares her thoughts on some of NCAA's most outstanding freshman as well as her experiences going head to head with the legendary Coach Geno Auriemma! She also sheds light on how the growth of women's basketball has trickled down to NYU and the school's universal reach has helped her team go global next season. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

We have a new champion! Congrats to the South Carolina Gamecocks on an UNDEFEATED season and taking home the title! This week, we break down the last part of the journey that led to the national title…the Final Four! From record viewership to a controversial call with only seconds to spare, the final three games left no stone unturned. The offense was hot, but it was South Carolina’s defense that had them reigning supreme.  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

We told y’all and we came through with another bonus episode to recap the Elite Eight! We break down all four games and share our thoughts on what the winners need to focus on as they advance to the Final Four! It’s the top two teams in the country facing off against two Cinderella teams…who yall got?! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

It’s oh so sweet to be in the Sweet Sixteen! Hear our recap of the final 16 teams battling it out and which teams made it to the Elite Eight. Of course, it wouldn’t be women’s basketball without a little ridiculous drama right?! We catch you up on what’s been going on outside the games as well. Also, be on the lookout for a BONUS EPISODE coming out again this week to recap the Elite Eight! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Bonus episode! That’s right folks, you’re getting a double dose of your favorite Sophisticated Spectators as we recap round two of the NCAAWBB Tournament! Find out which teams and players impressed us, who has disappointed us, and who’s locked in the Sweet 16!  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Round one of the tournament did not give us the multitude of upsets that we wanted, in its place we’ve had career highs, standout performances, devastating losses, and noteworthy wins. We’re talking about them this week!  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

The NCAAWBB Tournament is finally here! It’s March Madness!!!!! Who’s in and who’s out?! We break down the first round and give some predictions. Also, make sure you check our socials this week to join our bracket competition! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

The NCAA regular season has come to a close but the highlights are still coming, including one from a senior out of Syracuse. Maryland and South Carolina are looking to make a huge impact in their conference tournaments. Also, the ladies discuss A’ja Wilson’s new (New York Times best selling) book “Dear Black Girls”. If you have not read it yet, please pick up a copy and treat yourself. You will not be disappointed. Plus, there was a storm in Oklahoma last week and the ladies were ready to talk all about it.  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Dawn decided to rest one of her starters, but South Carolina still managed to stay undefeated with the help of their deep bench. Maryland’s second winning streak of the season has come to an end thanks to #2 Ohio State but Samantha is proud of the growth she has seen this season for her Terps. This week the ladies are talking Overtime Select-the new summer league for the nation’s top high school girls. They discuss how excited they are that women’s basketball has grown to now publicize the high school game and the impact it will have on NCAAWBB and the W.  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Maryland is forging ahead with another win as they try to solidify a spot in the tournament, which is to start in just a few weeks. South Carolina is looking a little shaky these days and Dawn is doing everything in her power to keep this team afloat at the top spot. Plus, it's NBA All-Star Weekend and we've seen lots of familiar faces from the W around and about, from Sabrina taking on Steph Curry in the first ever NBA/WNBA crossover three-point shooting event to CP3 giving us commentary on the sidelines. Did you watch any of all-star weekend, and if so, what was your favorite part? Also, one breakout team continues to lock teams down with their defense, while another barely made it out of their home court alive! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Well, we are creeping closer and closer to the end of the NCAAWBB season, and what better way to close out the season than on a win streak! Also, with free agency signings slowing down and rosters starting to take shape, we discuss what we think about each WNBA roster thus far and what teams still need to be their best selves next season. Lastly, an upset last week was so dynamic, Joslyn and Samantha ended up on the same wavelength with a handful of breakout stars from the same game! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Lucky week 13 has Samantha full of Maryland pride as the Terps last game really allowed them to show their growth over the last three months. Also, this week included the first official day WNBA teams could extend contracts, and they’ve got updates for you. What was your favorite move so far? Lastly, Samantha and Joslyn talk the one-and-done rule: could it apply to the W and what would it take to make that happen? A perfect example of someone that could benefit from it is Samantha’s breakout star this week! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Week 12 was tough for South Carolina and for Joslyn but they are still undefeated after a HUGE win! On the other hand, Samantha has to do a little recon because Maryland is struggling AGAIN, so much so that she won’t even share the score for their last game! It was bad yall! Plus, the ladies are back for part 3 of their WNBA free agency series. They’ve got more updates and predictions for you as contract signing day (February 1st) quickly approaches. Their breakout stars will leave you wanting more as some big upsets happen this week.   Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Maryland is steady as South Carolina forges ahead and maintains the top spot. The WNBA free agency period is officially open so we're giving you updates part 2! Samantha and Joslyn are talking about who's gotten an offer, who needs an offer, where we want players to land, and which free agents should be getting the most attention. Plus, the ladies two more update recaps for you...both in Power 5 conferences. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Maryland is back at it again and Samantha is mourning, but South Carolina is still standing tall and Joslyn is elated. This week is free agency talk. The WNBA free agency period is opening in a matter of days and the women talk the top eight prospects of the offseason, including whose already been locked in and who still has decisions to make. We share our opinions with you. Plus, another undefeated team goes down in a major way! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

The journey is still smooth, while Maryland has hit another bump in the road with an in-conference loss. Not to worry though, they have since bounced back thanks to the re-emergence of a key player. In the meantime, ESPN has struck gold as they signed a new deal with NCAA that includes a big upside for college women's basketball! Are we well on our way to our own all-inclusive deal for NCAAWBB? Let us know your thoughts! Plus, more teams fall and are no longer undefeated, and you know Joslyn and Samantha are here to talk about it! Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

We're back with a double dose of basketball! The wins keep coming for South Carolina and Maryland as we head into conference play. Samantha and Joslyn share what they would like to see their teams improve upon as we forge ahead into the second half of the season. Plus, the ladies have two breakout stars each they recap weeks 7 and 8 in college play. Also this week, Samantha and Joslyn are talking hot takes in the professional women's basketball world. What have our favorites been up to since the W season ended? We'll tell you what we've seen and heard. Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Week 6 ended with both of our teams still on an upswing. South Carolina remains undefeated at the number 1 spot and Maryland has won six in a row! This episode were talking about the WNBA 2024 draft. The picks have been delegated, and now the fun begins! The question is, who’s staying in college and who’s looking to shine on the biggest stage? We’ve got our predictions for you. How do you think we did? We may have a couple future GMs in our midst!  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

Playoff P is in the house!!! 2019 WNBA Champion Shey Peddy shares a little about her seven year journey to the big stage and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She is the definition of hard work, dedication, and believing in yourself first. Plus, it’s the end of week 5-the upsets are slowing down but the standings are still shifting! Maryland continues their upswing as they transition to in-conferences games, and South Carolina remains at the top!  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

SC has hit some speed bumps, but UMD has found a little momentum. We discuss week 4, including a huge double OT win and an upset in the delta. Plus, superstar Angel Reese is BACK in the starting lineup for LSU, but it’s the select few words shared during her absence that have us on pause. Also we give an update on one of our faves from the W and the move she’s made to the desert.  Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com