Reaching The Summit: Women's Basketball Podcast

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Reaching The Summit: Women's Basketball Podcast

This podcast aims to expand the coverage of Summit League Women's Basketball by previewing and recapping games, interviewing coaches, players, and radio personalities, sharing our thoughts, expressing our fandom, and of course having fun!

  1. 44

    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Madison and Darron recap the Summit League Tournament before spotlighting the three SL teams in the postseason: USD (WNIT), NDSU (WBIT), and SDSU (NCAAT).

  2. 43

    The Iconic Ruth Sinn

    Our last episode before the tournament is an interview special with retiring St. Thomas Head Coach, Ruth Sinn.

  3. 42

    Here Come the 'Yotes

    Madison and Darron discuss the state of the standings, the future of the Summit League, and the upcoming Summit League Tournament. They sit down with USD Head Coach Carrie Eighmey AND UND Head Coach Dennis Hutter.

  4. 41

    Don't Count out the Jacks

    Madison and Darron discuss current standings before sitting down with SDSU Head Coach Aaron Johnston.

  5. 40

    New Leaders

    Madison and Darron discuss USD handing SDSU its second loss of the season as well as how the standings sit halfway through the season.

  6. 39

    Winter Storm Koenen

    Madison and Darron take a look around the league, discussing current standings, NDSU's 7-0 start to conference play, and the player of the year race. Madison also sits down with NDSU head coach Jory Collins.

  7. 38

    Happy that Happened

    Madison and Darron recap last week's results, including NDSU's long-time-coming win over SDSU, before sitting down with head coach Cophie Anderson of ORU.

  8. 37

    Like We Never Left

    Season 5! A new co-host is introduced, and we sit down with DU Pios head coach Doshia Woods to discuss their last season in the Summit League.

  9. 36

    The Final Ascent- Season 4

    Bracket breakdowns and three coach interviews ahead of the summit league tournament.

  10. 35

    Approaching the Summit

    Madison and Jordan talk recaps and previews, a little Summit League Tournament, and sit down with Denver Head Coach Doshia Woods and South Dakota Head Coach Carrie Eighmey.

  11. 34

    St. Thomas' Ruth Sinn

    An interview-only episode with St. Thomas Head Coach Ruth Sinn

  12. 33

    Moving Day

    Jordan and Madison are back at it again, this time with a special segment with Jory Collins of NDSU

  13. 32

    Halfway Home

    Recaps, Previews, and Food Cravings

  14. 31

    Trending Upward

    Madison and Jordan follow the usual schedule before interviewing North Dakota HC Mallory Bernhard about the progress her squad is making.

  15. 30

    Stars Emerging

    Madison and Jordan are back at it with recaps, previews, and notes about the league's rising stars.

  16. 29

    A Little Unprepared

    Jordan and Madison jump into this week's podcast with recaps, previews, grievances, and a lot of irrelevancies.

  17. 28

    Episode 1

    Jordan and Madison kick off season four by discussing the non-conference results and previewing the first week of conference play.

  18. 27

    Super 16

    Madison and Jordan discuss NDSU and USD, who are both in the Super 16 of the 2024 WNIT.

  19. 26

    The National Stage

    Madison and Jordan recap the 2024 Summit League Women's Basketball Championships as well as discuss the FOUR league teams competing in postseason tournaments. Other topics of conversation include movement in the league.

  20. 25

    End Game

    Madison and Jordan talk about implications for Summit League Tournament seeding, and interview SDSU's Aaron Johnston and Denver's Doshia Woods.

  21. 24

    Low Visibility

    Madison and Jordan take a look at the standings and discuss the matchups if the league tournament started today. Later, Madison is joined by ORU Head Coach Kelsi Musick.

  22. 23

    30 Days Out

    Just one month away from the Summit League Tournament, USD finds itself in the middle of the pack, while Denver, Omaha, and Kansas City fight to stay out of the 9 spot. Join us for a special National Girls and Women in Sports Day episode, featuring Summit League Deputy Commissioner, Myndee Kay Larsen.

  23. 22

    States at the Top

    Madison and Jordan run through recaps and previews, per usual. South Dakota State and North Dakota State sit atop the league standings, halfway through the season.

  24. 21

    The Big Time

    Madison and Jordan are up to their usual shenanigans- recapping last week, previewing upcoming games, and talking best comedy movies.

  25. 20

    Cold as Ice

    Madison and Jordan discuss the first quarter of Summit League play before talking with Carrie Banks, Omaha Mavericks Head Coach.

  26. 19

    The (Big) Sky is Falling

    Madison and Jordan discuss the Big Sky/Summit Challenge, happenings around the Summit League, and upcoming conference matchups, including a career performance by Paige Meyer and St. Thomas success. Madison also sits down with NDSU Head Coach Jory Collins to discuss the 2023-24 Bison squad.

  27. 18

    Round Three

    Madison and Jordan sat down to discuss the Summit League non-conference slate and what's in store for the 2023-24 season. Madison also chatted with Tommie head coach Ruth Sinn. Season Three of RTS:WBB starts now!

  28. 17

    Party in the Postseason

    Brandon Geffre from The Thundering Herd Hoops Podcast joins Madison again to discuss UND in the WBI, NDSU in the WNIT, and SDSU in the NCAA Tournament. They also talk about possible landing zones for Paul Mills and other healthy amounts of randomness.

  29. 16

    The Final Ascent

    It's Summit League Tournament time! Madison sat down with former co-host Jordan Decker (The Howl- USD Podcast) and friend/ RTS Writer Brandon Geffre (Thundering Herd Hoops Podcast) to discuss standings, matchups, mirrored schedules, fan engagement and marketing, and basically any other random topic they came up with.

  30. 15

    Lock Your Doors

    Lock your doors- teams are knocking! We have several ties in the standings and it's time to break them. The conference tournament is around the corner! Madison sits down with Mallory Bernhard of North Dakota Women's Basketball to talk about the team's success and the mindset heading into the Summit League Tournament. We also find out who Coach Mallory would take in a Lip Sync Battle.

  31. 14

    Out of the Woodwork

    Madison sits down with Aaron Johnston of South Dakota State to discuss the team's balance and rampage through the league this season. They also discuss 80s tunes and sideline banter. Madison also breaks down the league as it stands after Thursday's games, and what we might see the conference tournament look like.

  32. 13

    Fly Eagles, Fly

    Madison brings back Jordan Decker, one of the original RTSWBB content creators, to talk about all things Summit League! ORU is on a hot streak and there are ties everywhere throughout the standings! Elena Pilakouta from Omaha joins Madison and JD as well. Women in Sports Day preview.

  33. 12

    Bearded Dragons, Celebrity Deaths, and Twitter

    Madison sits down with Western Illinois Head Coach JD Gravina to discuss his Twitter presence and of course WIU Leatherneck Basketball. Usual Recaps and Previews as well.

  34. 11

    Theft

    Recaps and Previews: South Dakota HC Kayla Karius; St. Thomas HC Ruth Sinn

  35. 10

    Hunters

    There were multiple near-upsets last week, and it's clear we have some hunters in the league! Join Madison as she recaps last week's games, previews this week, shares some staggering statistics, and chats with Oral Roberts Head Coach Kelsi Musick.

  36. 9

    Warning: New Season

    Dec 11 Power Rankings; Recaps; Previews; Doshia Woods (Denver)

  37. 8

    WNIT/NCAA Tournament Review/Preview

    SDSU; USD; Alabama; Michigan; Minor Rants

  38. 7

    Episode 07

    Recap; Preview: Interviews with SDSU Head Coach Aaron Johnston, Senior Tylee Irwin, RS-JR Myah Selland; Hosts' 1st Team All-Summit; Summit Tourney Implications and Locks; Bracketology Talk

  39. 6

    Episode 06

    Preview Games; KC Guests Naomie Alnatas and Coach Jacie Hoyt; NCAA and WNIT Tournament Implications; Summit League Tournament Talk;

  40. 5

    Episode 5

    Power Rankings; Voters' Players of the Week; NDSU HC Jory Collins and Junior Ryan Cobbins; Sioux Falls Sports Authority's Jerry Palleschi (formerly ESPN Radio Sioux Falls); Recaps; Previews; Tourney Talk; Fan Questions

  41. 4

    Episode 4

    No guests this week! Just the three of us ranting and raving about the league!; Moving week; Standout games; USD/SDSU Implications; Sneak Peek to bracketology.

  42. 3

    Episode 03

    *No Scott Holland for commentary; Interviews: North Dakota Head Coach Mallory Bernhard and student-athlete Kacie Borowicz, and Denver Head Coach Doshia Woods and student-athlete Uju Ezeudu; RTS WBB Voter Midseason Awards (1st Team, 2nd Team, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year); Brief Recaps and Previews; Storytime

  43. 2

    Episode 02

    ORU Head Coach Misti Cussen and player Keni Jo Lippe; South Dakota Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit; Preview of 1/20 and 1/22 games; BREAKING NEWS!!

  44. 1

    Episode 01

    Game recaps and previews: Western Illinois Head Coach JD Gravina Interview; Game of the Week; Summit Roulette; Hot Takes

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast aims to expand the coverage of Summit League Women's Basketball by previewing and recapping games, interviewing coaches, players, and radio personalities, sharing our thoughts, expressing our fandom, and of course having fun!

HOSTED BY

Madison VanWalleghen

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