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Ms. Main Event Podcast
by Tasha Pierce
Ms. Main Event brings sharp, unbiased coverage of women’s sports—from court to track—spotlighting the athletes, skill, and cultural impact driving the game’s biggest power plays. msmaineventpod.substack.com
Episodes
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Phantom Grinds, Laces Wakes Up, and the Business of "The Freeze" (WNBA)
We are tracking everything at the intersection of hoops, labor, and power. Tasha breaks down the latest Unrivaled results that shook up the standings, including a gritty Phantom win and Laces finally looking like a contender. We unveil the Week 2 “Ms. Main Event Tier List,” explain why the WNBA...
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The Daily Run - January 12 | Rose Goes 3-0, Orlando Sets Records
The hierarchy is settling. Tasha recaps a massive weekend in Unrivaled where Dearica Hamby dropped 40 points ( and Rose proved they are the standard. Then, we do a deep dive on the volleyball weekend with names you need to know: Brittany Abercrombie setting MLV records for Orlando, Azhani Tealer...
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The Daily Run - Jan 9 | A Literal Traffic Jam of Women's Sports News
The sports calendar is officially in a traffic jam—in the best way possible. Tasha previews tonight’s Unrivaled doubleheader on TNT, featuring a “Prove It” game for Vinyl and an expansion battle between Breeze and Hive. We also break down the WNBA CBA deadline: why a deal isn’t happening today,...
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No Days Off: Triple Threat in Women’s Sports
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Host: Ms. Main Event (Tasha Pierce) Episode Summary: Today is the kind of day women’s sports fans used to dream about. Tasha breaks down a packed week where we are truly “spoiled for choice.” We’ve got the Unrivaled weekend viewing guide (including a Friday night...
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Paige Pops, Chelsea Cooks, and the CBA Clock Keeps Ticking
Unrivaled Season 2 kicked the door in on Monday night with statement wins, a defensive shutout, and a rookie debut that lived up to every bit of the hype. Tasha breaks down the four-game slate, including the "Superteam" Mist living up to the name and Chelsea Gray dropping 35 points like it was...
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Hero Ball, Weird Rules & The Bag: Your Unrivaled Questions Answered
Happy New Year, fam! We made it. It is officially Unrivaled season. The wait is over. Now, before we get into the matchups, I gotta address the elephant in the room. I’ve been living in the comments section on the Substack this week—shoutout to the day-ones, I see y’all—and my DMs have been…
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The Daily Run | Jan. 1, 2026
Happy New Year. The news didn’t take a holiday. We kick off 2026 with a massive shakeup in the Unrivaled league: Co-founder Napheesa Collier is officially OUT for Season 2. Ms. Main Event breaks down the injury, the replacement (Temi Fagbenle), and how this completely reshuffles the Power…
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Volleyball Wars: MLV vs. LOVB Explained + The WNBA's Tense NYE
On today’s New Year’s Eve edition of The Daily Run, Tasha closes out 2025 by looking squarely at the WNBA’s labor cliff, the wobble at Grand Slam Track, and the coming “volleyball wars” between MLV and LOVB. This one is about money, power, and how fans can actually watch it all. Tasha opens with…
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The Daily Run | Unrivaled Season 2: Hive BC > Everybody
On today’s Daily Run, we’re six days out from Unrivaled tip‑off and Tasha makes the case for the Hive coming out on top. Using her Defensive Unit Score metric, she explains why Ezi Magbegor, Saniya Rivers, and that back‑line chaos build a defense that can actually win a 3‑on‑3 league, not just…
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The Daily Run: Unrivaled Countdown, Volleyball Super Week
The “Pre-Season” begins now. Welcome to the very first episode of The Daily Run! We are walking into one of the busiest Januarys in the history of women’s sports, and I’m here to help you make sense of it all. Today, Ms. Main Event sets the table for the “Super Month” ahead. Even though the...
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Unrivaled by the Numbers: Who is Built to Win?
If you'd like to see the charts I'm referencing in this episode, visit the Ms. Main Event Substack: https://msmaineventpod.substack.com/ Welcome back to Ms. Main Event! Today, we are putting feelings to the side (mostly) and looking at the cold, hard facts. I’ve developed the Total Competitive...
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Caitlin Clark: Stats Don't Lie
Stop with the weird Caitlin Clark takes. In this video, I’m addressing a common sentiment from fans who are upset that I’m reporting Caitlin Clark’s full 2025 season statistics without “cherry-picking” her pre-injury numbers. While many want to blame her shooting struggles entirely on a groin...
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"Young & Turnt" Takeover! Team USA, Clark, Reese, & the NEW WNBA Dynasty
The Reset: Tasha breaks down the weekend starting December 12th, calling it a reset for women's basketball with actual footage, movement, and substance after weeks of recycled debates. 🇺🇸 Team USA's Next Era: The Women's National Team training camp opened at Duke University, signaling the next...
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Player First or Promise First? What Project B Can Learn From Grand Slam Track
Project B is being billed as a revolutionary global women’s basketball league with million dollar salaries, equity stakes, and elite WNBA stars already signed on. On paper, it sounds like a dream. But if you have been around long enough, you have seen this movie before. In this episode, I break...
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2025: The Year Women’s Basketball Redefined the Sports Landscape
THE PULSE: 2025 Women's Basketball Top 5 Stories Host: Tasha Pierce Duration: 42 minutes --- STORY #1: PAIGE BUECKERS' HISTORIC ROOKIE DOMINANCE #1 draft pick, Dallas Wings Wings: 10-34 record (worst in league) Paige: 19.2 PPG | 5.4 APG | 3.9 RPG | 1.6 SPG Double-digit scoring in every game WNBA...
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The Best American Guard NOT in the WNBA
This episode digs into the real story behind one of the most electric players in basketball and asks the question the league has avoided for too long. How does a talent this undeniable end up outside the WNBA looking in? We walk through her entire arc. Texas A&M phenom. Instant impact rookie....
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Money, Power, Stability: What the WNBA CBA Negotiations Mean for Women's Basketball's Future
WNBA CBA Negotiations: Show Notes Ms. Main Event Podcast | Hosted by Tasha Pierce Episode Overview A deep dive into the WNBA's ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations, what both sides want, where things stand, and expert predictions on what comes next. Recording Date: December 3,...
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Breakdown: World Athletics Ultimate Championships
The Ultimate Championships are coming in 2026, and World Athletics is calling it the biggest shakeup the sport has seen in years. Three days. All finals. Invite only. No warm up rounds. No safety nets. In this episode of “Spikes On, Mics On,” I break down what this meet really is, how qualifying...
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Are Women's Sports Growing Too Fast?
This episode is not about slowing down. It is about building wisely. Because the boom is real. And with the right foundation, it becomes a new era instead of a fleeting moment. In this episode• Why the surge of new leagues is both thrilling and risky• The tension between opportunity and...
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When the Game is Rigged...
As betting scandals shake men’s sports, women’s leagues have a choice: react later or lead now.Integrity isn’t paperwork. It is the foundation of credibility.My latest piece for Ms. Main Event explores how women’s sports can protect their future. Read here →...
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The Main Event: Unrivaled Season 2: Rose Repeat? Breaking Down All 8 Season Two Teams
The rosters for Unrivaled Season Two are officially here, and they've shaken up the league! We've got two brand-new expansion teams , some familiar cores, and big shoes to fill for the reigning champions, The Rose. In this episode, I'm giving you my full analysis and early predictions for all…
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World Athletics: The Snub Heard Around the World
This episode dives into the storm that hit World Athletics after Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet were left off the 2025 Women’s Track Athlete of the Year shortlist. We break down why their seasons were historic, why fans feel the finalists do not measure up in terms of pure achievement, and…
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The Future of Women’s Hoops Is Shifting Fast
Welcome back to Ms. Main Event. This week’s episode dives into two major stories shaping the future of women’s basketball: Nneka Ogwumike’s power move to Project B and the chaos and creativity unleashed by Unrivaled’s roster reveal. The game board looks different today than it did even a month…
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Untelevised: Off the Radar, On the Record Vol. 1
This is Untelevised Vol. 1, where we pull the women's sports moments that deserved louder applause. Today, we're talking about a young woman who didn't just wait for a path to clear. She built her own. Meet Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel. Who should we spotlight next? This is a public episode. If you...
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What is Ms. Main Event Podcast about?
Ms. Main Event brings sharp, unbiased coverage of women’s sports—from court to track—spotlighting the athletes, skill, and cultural impact driving the game’s biggest power plays. msmaineventpod.substack.com
How often does Ms. Main Event Podcast release new episodes?
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Who hosts Ms. Main Event Podcast?
Ms. Main Event Podcast is created and hosted by Tasha Pierce.
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