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The Stop and Pop
by Jarrett Spence
The Stop and Pop is an in-depth podcast about the beautiful game of basketball and the players who play it.
Episodes
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Mystics Lose Game 2 to the Dream and are Eliminated from the Playoffs
Mystics fall in the first round with Atlanta Dream in Game Two. Final score was 93-75. Sonia Citron lead the way for Washington with 25 points. Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds. The historic season is now over with the Mystics becoming the youngest team to reach…
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Mystics Playoff Preview for their First Round Matchup against the Atlanta Dream
The Mystics are back in the playoffs. As the youngest team in the league, they shocked the world with their play. Here is a preview of their playoff matchup and also some stats from their final game of the regular season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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Sonia Citron’s Sophomore Regular Season Ends with a Bang
Sonia Citron put up a great performance during the season finale against the Sky! She finished her sophomore season with three averages: 16.8 PPG 3.8 RPG 4.4 APG .483% FG .342 3PT 1.2 SPG All-Star World Cup Gold Medal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers…
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Shakira Austin’s Impact without Making a Single Field Goal
Shakira Austin did not have a single field goal in the last game of the season for the Mystics. She was still able to impact the game in many different ways. Sonia Citron and Michaela Onyenwere talked about how Kira still found ways to be effective. Austin had a team-high tying five assists. She...
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Live with Jarrett Spence
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Sonia Citron on her World Cup Experience and What She Learned
Following the Mystics’ win over the Connecticut Sun, I asked Sonia Citron what is one lesson she got from her World Cup experience that she can take with her for the rest of her career. This is what she had to say: “It was special seeing how all the vets worked, Stewie instilled that you have to…
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Some stats you may have missed from the Mystics’ last game against the Fever
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Toronto Tempo Postgame Following the Loss to the Mystics 82-93
I got to ask Kiki Rice about her adjustment to the WNBA schedule coming from the college championship game, to training camp then having a back to back for the first time tonight. I also asked Sandy Brondello about her experience coaching Diana Taurasi. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...
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Mystics Recap After the Win Against the Sparks 70-80
The Washington Mystics get the win against the Los Angeles Sparks 70-80. Rebounding was the story for the Mystics as they dominated, grabbing 43 to LA’s 27. Cotie McMahon had a career-high nine boards. Five players grabbed at least five rebounds. This is Washington’s 31st time overpowering an...
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The Washington Mystics have claimed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers. They have also waived Rori Harmon.
With this move, it seems the Mystics are gearing up for a playoff run. All season, they have been preaching player development. Seems like they are ahead of schedule and currently are sitting at the sixth seed. They have won six straight games. There is a possibility that Rori Harmon might get...
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Mystics Give Fans Appreciation After Coming Back from 20-Point Deficit to Take Win over Wings
Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson, Shakira Austin and Cotie McMahon talked to media postgame about how much the community embraces the Mystics. Coach and the players took time to give appreciation to the crowd for rocking with them despite being down by 20 points. 100+ people are already getting...
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Shakira Austin scored a Season-High 28 Points to lead the Mystics in the Win over the Wings
The Washington Mystics get the win over the Dallas Wings 81-75. Shakira Austin scored and grabbed a game-high 28 points with 10 rebounds. Here is a recap of the game with postgame highlights, analysis, as well comments from Austin, Sonia Citron and Head Coach Sydney Johnson. This is a public...
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Postgame Coverage following Mystics defeating the Aces going into All-Star Break
The Washington Mystics get the big win over the Las Vegas Aces 99-100. Here are some postgame comments from Georgia Amoore and Lauren Betts. The Mystics goes into the All-Star break with a record of 14-12 with back-to-back wins over two of the top teams in the league. This is a public episode. If...
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Mystics Stats Following the Win vs. the Toronto Tempo
Some notes from the Mystics’ last game against the Toronto Tempo. They will face the Portland Fire tonight at CareFirst Arena This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Asking Shakira Austin about her Improvement from the 3PT Line
Shakira Austin shot 2/4 from being the arc today. Kiki Iriafen went 1/1. I asked Shakira about the work she has put in to improve her 3-point shot. Before today’s game, she was shooting .409% from distance. I asked Coach Johnson about the improved shots by the Mystics bigs. This is a public...
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Talking to Monique Currie about being inducted into the Mystics Hall of Fame
Monique Currie will be inducted into the Mystics Hall of Fame at halftime today. Currie talked to media pregame about her time with Washington. I got to ask her thoughts on the current team and any advice she would give them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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Mystics Postgame vs. the Lynx 6/24/26
The Washington Mystics fall to the Minnesota Lynx 78-76. Here are some postgame interviews and highlights following the game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Mystics pregame vs. the Minnesota Lynx with a comment from Coach Johnson about Sonia Citron winning player of the week
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Live reaction at the Wizards draft party when AJ Dybantsa was called
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Will the Knicks repeat as NBA champions ?
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Why I believe that AJ Dybantsa will be selected by the Wizards.
It’s been a lot of talk about who the Wizards will take with the first pick. I truly believe it will be AJ Dybantsa. Here’s why: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Asking Michaela Onyenwere and Georgia Amoore about Mic’s Leadership
I asked Michaela Onyenwere about how her leadership has grown during her time in this league. Georgia Amoore also gave her thoughts on Mic’s leadership: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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“I take it as a compliment that teams are like, watch out for Kiki” - Kiki Iriafen on being amongst the league leaders in gravity
Following the Mystics practice, I asked Kiki Iriafen about the new stat, gravity. She is amongst some of the leaders in the attention she generates on the court. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Talking with Sonia Citron and Lauren Betts Postgame against the Minnesota Lynx in their First Preseason Game
I asked Sonia Citron what it was like to finally play a WNBA game with Georgia Amoore. Also asked Lauren Betts what is it like to go through this whole experience with her college teammate, Angela Dugalic. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
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Deadria Clarke and Myself Giving our Thoughts on the Mystics’ First Preseason Game
Final score: Lynx 77 Mystics 66 Lauren Betts lead Washington with 13 points and six rebounds. Citron had 12. McMahon had 11. Mystics had it rolling in the first half but fell apart in the second half. Stay tuned for postgame updates and reactions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
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Dorian Craft on Becoming the New Voice of the Washington Mystics
Former ESPN and CBS Sports Network broadcaster Dorian Craft is stepping into a new role as the play-by-play voice of the Washington Mystics. In this interview, she discusses her broadcasting journey, what this opportunity means to her, and her excitement for covering a rising WNBA team. Craft…
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Asking Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson how Lauren Betts will Fit Defensively with Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen
With the force that Lauren Betts is defensively, I asked Johnson how she will adjust in the league on that end. Betts recorded 250+ blocks in her college career. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Thoughts on the Mystics parting ways their GM, Jamila Wideman
This move comes months after President Michael Winger praised Jamila Wideman on the job she was doing with the team. Winger in January: “I think our roster is a testament to the work that she’s done. She’s made a lot of trades. She drafted really really well. She’s assembled a team that loves...
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Paul George sees Similarities to Himself in Will Riley
I asked Paul George his impressions on Will Riley. Both being 6’9” skinny kids coming into the league, PG sees a lot of himself in Riley. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Asking Coach Daigneault and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about SGA’s Consistency
SGA dropped a 40 point game on the Washington Wizards. He recently broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20-point games. I asked Coach Daigneault and SGA about the consistency of his play. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…
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Coach Keefe on Trae Young and Anthony Davis’ Injuries
More updates from Coach Keefe on Trae Young and Anthony Davis. It seems like we will not see the duo this season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Wizards Postgame vs. Golden State Warriors 3/16/26
Wizards fall to the Warriors 125-117. I got a chance to talk to Coach Keefe and Will Riley postgame. Riley had a big game with 21 points tonight. I asked about how he’s been able to process the game coming from the G-League and the work translating in the NBA. Follow me for more Wizards content....
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Asking Steve Kerr about Kobe Bryant and the impact he left
This year marks the ten year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s last NBA season. I got to ask Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr his thoughts on Kobe as a basketball player and a person. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Trae Young’s Wizards Debut
Trae Young has talked about having to be guarded by Bilal Coulibaly. I asked him how does it feel to finally be on the same side as him. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Talking to JuJu Reese after his 20 Rebound Performance
JuJu Reese had a monster rebounding game with 20 boards. I got to ask him a question about if rebounding is a skill or a mentality thing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Rockets Coach Ime Udoka’s Thoughts on the Wizards this season
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Jaden Hardy might be a steal in the Anthony Davis Deal
Jaden Hardy is looking like a steal for the Wizards. He is averaging 13.3 points in 3 games so far. I asked Coach Keefe what he thought about Hardy’s game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Talking to Coach Keefe and Bilal Coulibaly Postgame after the Wizards beat the Pacers
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Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle on Kyshawn George this Season
Rick Carlisle on Kyshawn George this season: “In a lot of instances, he was the guy that they were going to which does a lot about the trust that they have in him... but he was definitely a guy that was a playmaker in big situations and so that tells you a lot. Versatility is real, legitimately,...
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Asking Bobby Portis about what the Preperation for a 3PT Contest is like
I asked Bobby Portis what does kind of preparation he did for the 3PT competition during ASW. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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Wemby on the “face of the league” conversation.
Wemby on the face of the league conversation: “It’s something that’s got to be natural, of course. Obviously the social media, NBA can promote whoever they want. But at the end of the day, it’s going to be the best players and who the people ask for. Being the face of the league, it’s something...
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Victor Wembanyama Talks about the All-Star Loss
Wemby set the tone during the 2026 NBA All-Star game with his mentality to play hard. Everyone else followed suit. He was visibly upset at the end of the game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Talking to Jalen Brunson Post All-Star Game
I got a chance to ask Jalen Brunson about the new All-Star format and what it was like to have Karl-Anthony Towns guard him on a few possessions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Talking to Slam Dunk Champion Keshad Johnson
I asked Slam Dunk Champion Keshad Johnson about the design of his dunks when he went into creating them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe
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I asked about Kon Knueppel the 3PT Contest
I asked Kon Knueppel about the preparation for the 3PT contest and also the work behind his shooting this season. He is currently 2nd in 3PT made FGs. He finished his first round with 27. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
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Brandon Ingram All-Star Press Conference 2026
Brandon Ingram came in to the press conference talking to Jose Alvarado. One journalist asked him about who would win against BI & Glorilla vs. Klay and Meg. Then I asked BI about Glo’s performance during the celebrity game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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Will Dawkins Addressed Media Regarding The Anthony Davis Trade
Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins talked to media before the Wizards faced off against the Miami Heat. He answered questions about the Anthony Davis trade, the players involved in the trade and also players on the roster. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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Asking Norman Powell What Does it Mean for Himself to Become an All-Star
Norman Powell is an All-Star and he will be playing the game in a city that he used to play for. I asked him what is it like for all this to happen this way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Asking Will Dawkins about what Anthony Davis can teach Alex Sarr defensively
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Jalen Brunson wins Defensive Player of the Game against the Wizards
Coach Brown talking about Jalen Brunson getting defensive player of the game with his two drawn charges. He should be the league leader in charges drawn now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Stop and Pop is an in-depth podcast about the beautiful game of basketball and the players who play it.
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Jarrett Spence
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