PODCAST · sports
The Ringer WNBA Show
by The Ringer
The Ringer WNBA Show, hosted by The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi, breaks down the latest happenings in The W, with must-listen analysis, thoughts and more featuring some of the best guests and experts from around the league.
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Red, Yellow, Green Flag: Sorting Through the Week 1 Chaos
Seerat is joined by Lucas Kaplan to break down the WNBA opening weekend, using a game of Red, Yellow, Green Flag to separate real concerns from early overreactions. They discuss the Sparks’ shaky start, the Aces’ intriguing new pieces (like Chennedy Carter), and what’s real (and not) with Caitlin Clark and the Fever. They also highlight Dallas’s exciting offense, the Liberty’s strong start despite their injuries, and how physicality and officiating could shape the season. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Lucas Kaplan Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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108
Season Preview: A’ja's MVP Case, Fever-Wings Showdown, Phee’s Free Agency, and the New-Look Liberty
In this episode, Seerat and Sabrina Merchant preview the start of the WNBA’s 30th season. They break down MVP expectations, including why A’ja Wilson remains the player to beat. The duo also looks ahead to key opening matchups like Fever vs. Wings, and the storylines driving early-season excitement. They discuss coaching changes, roster moves, and rising rivalries across the league. Plus, they touch on broader shifts like officiating changes and player movement heading into the new season. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabrina Merchant Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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107
“The W Wears Prada” WNBA Season Preview
Seerat and Maitreyi Anantharaman from The Defector get together to pitch, debut, and analyze their spiciest preseason takes and predictions on WNBA teams, changes, and luminaries around the league using elements from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in honor of the film's release. They end the pod by sharing their reactions to the movie.(00:00) Intro(6:40) Developmental roster spots(13:44) Caitlin Clark(22:14) WNBA staffing(24:38) Paige Bueckers(30:32) A'ja Wilson(32:44) Raven Johnson(36:41) WNBA officiating structures(41:27) Who should be the next WNBA commissioner?(53:28) The Chicago Sky swear jar(1:04:13) Flau'jae Johnson(1:09:12) Rachel Galligan(1:13:38) ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reviewHost: Seerat SohiGuest: Maitreyi AnantharamanProducer: Chris SuttonEngineer: Donald LoBiancoProduction Supervision: Alexa Coubal and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Power Ranking the WNBA: Expansion Teams and Early ROY Predictions
In this episode, Seerat is joined by the Dunker Spot’s Steve Jones discuss the bottom teams of the WNBA and talk about their strengths and weaknesses. Then he breakdown potential Rookie Of the Year candidates for the upcoming season. (0:53) Intro (5:46) Toronto Tempo (21:24) Washington Mystics (29:58) Seattle Storm (39:28) Portland Fire (49:04) Connecticut Sun (56:36) Early ROY Race Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steve Jones Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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105
Power Ranking the WNBA Almost-Contenders: Who Makes and Misses the Postseason?
In this episode, Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Andrew Haubner to rank the teams right outside of title contention. From Minnesota to Chicago, they break down each team and who has the best opportunity to make the 2026 WNBA playoffs. (1:14) Intro (8:24) Dallas Wings (23:04) Minnesota Lynx (28:35) Golden State Valkyries (39:56) Phoenix Mercury (53:53) Chicago Sky and Courtney Vandersloot’s comments Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Power Ranking the WNBA Contenders
In this episode, Seerat is joined by USA Today WNBA senior reporter Meghan Hall to give a quick-hit breakdown of the post–free agency power rankings across the WNBA, led by the reigning Las Vegas Aces and A'ja Wilson. They highlight top contenders like the New York Liberty and emerging teams, focusing on roster moves, X factors, and what could shift the title race this season. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Meghan Hall Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tasha Brown on UCLA's Win, the "Mind Gym," and Draft Prospects, Plus the Azzi Fudd Discourse
Seerat Sohi is joined by UCLA assistant coach Tasha Brown to unpack the Bruins’ championship run and record-setting WNBA draft class. They dive into UCLA’s team-first culture, the “Mind Gym” approach to mental training, and how concepts like self-identity, failure, and emotional control shaped the program’s success. Brown also shares behind-the-scenes insight into the development of stars like Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, and Gabriella Jaquez, and why mental toughness is a skill that can be taught. Later, Seerat weighs in on the Azzi Fudd press conference controversy and how it could have been handled differently. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tasha Brown Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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102
Reactions from the 2026 WNBA Draft
Join Seerat and Lucas Kaplan as they explore controversial picks, international prospects, and the impact of incoming rookies like Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts. Discover the cultural significance of draft personalities and bold predictions for the season.Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Lucas KaplanSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trades, Max'es, and All the Chaos of WNBA Free Agency
Seerat and Nekias Duncan dive into the chaos of WNBA free agency, spotlighting major moves and strategic shifts. Discover the LA Sparks’ aggressive signings, the Chicago Sky's playoff potential, and the Atlanta Dream's stable core. Explore the Seattle Storm's draft uncertainty and how top teams manage player leverage. Uncover Washington Mystics' power dynamics and future impacts—essential listening for fans and analysts decoding high-stakes roster plays. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Sky Make the Worst Trade in WNBA History, Angel Reese's Fit in Atlanta, and Why the Mystics Fired Jamila Wideman
At a pivotal moment in the WNBA, the Chicago Sky manage to make a monumental mistake by trading superstar Angel Reese to Atlanta. Seerat and Andrew Haubner break it all down. They also discuss why the Mystics fired Jamila Wideman at a key moment for the franchise! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How UCLA Turned Joy Into a Competitive Advantage and Won the NCAA Tournament, With Andrew Haubner
In this episode, Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Andrew Haubner to recap the 2026 women’s NCAA national championship. They discuss Cori Close’s coaching brilliance, how UCLA built their title team, and the Geno- Dawn spat. (4:16) UCLA are national champs (20:45) Between the Lines (48:00) Azzi Fudd-Gabriela Jaquez convo (58:30) “Why would they do that” (1:13:34) Dawn-Geno Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dawn's Masterclass, Geno's Meltdown, UCLA's Redemption and an Expansion Draft Recap
In this episode, Seerat is joined by WNBA analyst Hunter Cruse to react to the NCAA Women’s Final Four! The two chat about the Geno Auriemma postgame meltdown, Dawn Staley’s coaching genius, and how the Gamecocks neutralized Sarah Strong. They also dig into the physicality of UCLA-Texas, Lauren Betts’ draft stock and their thoughts on the expansion draft! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Hunter Cruse Producer: Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Return of the Comets, and a Sweet 16 and Elite Eight Recap With Sabreena Merchant
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to react to the Connecticut Sun franchise being sold to the owners of the NBA's Houston Rockets, who will relocate the team to Texas. They also talk about the latest on the FIBA World Cup roster, and later recap what happened during the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. (1:50) World Cup Discussion (8:00) The Comets Return (22:08) Elite Eight Recap (32:02) “I’m Leaving Here With Somethin” (39:53) The Wedgie Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Guide to the Expansion Draft and Sweet 16
Seerat is joined by Emma Baccellieri from Sports Illustrated to delve into how teams will protect stars like Brionna Jones and Jonquel Jones while leveraging international talent such as Isobel Borlase. This episode uncovers the game theory, risks, and strategies that will define the future of women's basketball, offering fans a glimpse into intricate roster moves and league dynamics. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Emma Baccellieri Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ryan Ruocco on the WNBA's Evolution, College Hoops, and More
ESPN commentator Ryan Ruocco joins Seerat, and he delves into the art of sports storytelling. They discuss everything from iconic calls to where the WNBA is headed at this crucial moment in its history. They also talk about college hoops and the prospects of this upcoming draft class.Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Ryan RuoccoSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Langham Four Talk CBA and the Future of Cathy Engelbert
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Annie Costabile, Alexa Philippou, Doug Feinberg, and Jackie Powell to discuss what it was like to see the WNBA’s CBA negotiations, Napheesa Collier and Nneka Ogwumike’s leadership, and the future for the WNBA’s commissioner. Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Annie Costabile, Alexa Philippou, Doug Feinberg, and Jackie Powell Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Celebrating the New WNBA CBA and Examining Its Leaguewide Cultural Ramifications
Seerat hops on the mic for an instant reaction pod to share her response to the announcement of a brand-new CBA that will ensure there won't be a WNBA lockout this season. She then dives into how this move affects the league and women’s sports going forward.Host: Seerat SohiProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Selection Sunday Recap: Sarah Strong vs. Mikayla Blakes, a Toughness Test for Iowa, LSU vs. Duke, and more
Seerat is joined by Megan Gauer, HoopStats Bracketology expert, as they recap Selection Sunday. From Tennessee's seeding dilemmas to the transfer portal's impact on teams like Michigan and Duke, and much more. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Megan Gauer Production: Christopher Sutton, Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Steak Too Juicy, Lobster Too Buttery: Picking the 2028 Women's Olympic Basketball Team
Nekias Duncan joins Seerat as they assemble their own Team USA 2028 Olympic roster. They delve into the strategic balance of veteran leadership and emerging stars like Sarah Strong and Juju Watkins, highlighting the evolving defense schemes and the crucial role of versatility in both guard and big positions. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WNBA Conspiracy Theories: CBA Power Plays and Height Trutherism. Plus, Caitlin Clark's Team USA Debut and Sabrina Ionescu Joins.
Seerat is joined by Defector writer Maitreyi Anantharaman to talk about the latest updates from around the league, including CBA moves, height trutherism, and much more (00:00). Then, Seerat is joined by special guest Sabrina Ionescu to talk about all things WNBA, shining moments in her career, and her new health initiative (45:10). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Maitreyi Anantharaman and Sabrina Ionescu Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Winners and Losers from NCAA Championship Week, Plus FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Preview with Eden Laase
Seerat is joined by Eden Laase from Hoops HQ to analyze and debate the players, coaches, and teams that made the biggest noise over championship week in women’s college basketball. Seerat then shares her insights and enthusiasm about Team USA as they prepare for their World Cup qualifying games. (00:00) Intro(1:43) Winners and losers from NCAA championship week(43:07) FIBA World Cup qualifiers preview Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Eden LaaseProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is the WNBPA Fracturing? Plus, Champ Week Bingo With Quita Loves Sports.
Seerat is joined by Quita Loves Sports to talk about the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations, the possibility of a fractured union, and excitement for the upcoming women's NCAA tournament. They analyze the strategic moves that go into bargaining, player sentiments on negotiations with the WNBA, and the potential impact this process will have on the season. Get your bingo card here: https://www.bingocardcreator.com/game/375023/ Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Quita Loves Sports Producers: Steve Ahlman and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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87
Big CBA Update: Rookies Get Max Deals—But What’s the Catch?
Seerat provides an update on the ongoing CBA negotiations in the WNBA. She covers the urgency of proposals from both the league and the players' union, highlighting key changes in player compensation, revenue sharing, and housing provisions. She talks about the dynamics within the union, the challenges faced by middle-class players, and the implications of max contracts on team strategies. As the deadline approaches, the conversation focuses on the potential outcomes and the financial state of women's basketball. Host: Seerat Sohi Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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CBA Check-In, Plus The Importance of Vets with Isis Young
Seerat is back to discuss the ongoing struggles in the league's CBA negotiations, along with updates on the key aspects of revenue sharing that the players are demanding (00:00). Later, she is joined by Isis Young to talk about her reporting on the women's game across Unrivaled and more. They discuss the importance of vet players and the upcoming March Madness season (14:06). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Isis Young Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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85
Kate Martin Talks Unrivaled and Coaching. Plus, the Latest on the CBA Negotiations.
In this episode, Seerat discusses the latest in the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association CBA negotiations. Later, she is joined by Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin to discuss her coaching roots, Unrivaled, and her partnership with Icy Hot. (1:01) CBA negotiations (17:27) Kate Martin joins Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Kate Martin Producers: Brian Waters and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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84
Iowa Goes 2-0, Dawn Staley's Adjustment, and Who Is Aaliyah Chavez, Really?
In this episode, Seerat discusses the recent performances of college basketball teams in her new segment, Screen Shot, focusing on South Carolina's defensive adjustments, the defensive skills of Iowa's Ava Heiden, and Aaliyah Chavez's development as a playmaker. Later, she is joined by Tyler DeLuca of No Cap Space to chat about Chavez. They discuss her evolution as a player, the dynamics of team support, and Oklahoma's unique playing style. Finally, they address the ongoing CBA negotiations in the WNBA, expressing cautious optimism about the future of women's basketball. (00:00) Intro (00:32) Screen Shot (11:30) Tyler DeLuca Joins Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tyler DeLuca Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sarah Strong’s 1,000th point, Flau’jae Goes Off, Caitlin Clark’s 2016, and a CBA Update
Seerat begins the pod solo to talk about the latest happenings in the CBA negotiations, and speculates about what the potential value of the WNBA may look like in 2026. Then, she breaks down one of her favorite plays of the week in a new segment, "Screenshot." Then, Seerat is joined by Lulu Kesin to debut the Tim Robinson Awards, highlighting some of the funniest and most standout moments across women's hoops. (00:00) Intro (08:42) Screenshot (11:27) Tim Robinson Awards With Lulu Kesin Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Lulu Kesin Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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82
College Ball Green, Yellow, and Red Flags, Plus the CBA's Big Rat Problem
Seerat is joined by Meghan Hall to discuss the current state of women's college basketball and assign green, yellow, and red flags to the biggest topics in the game, from the LSU Tigers' performance in SEC play to the emergence of Mikaylah Williams as a key player to the coaching decisions surrounding Rori Harmon and much more. Later, Seerat is joined by Maitreyi Anantharaman of Defector to discuss the giant inflatable rat that popped up during CBA negotiations, along with the possibility of a strike. Plus, they play a little game of Camp or Canon, with topics like Kim Mulkey and 'Heated Rivalry.' (00:00) Intro(00:55) Meghan Hall joins the show(48:25) Maitreyi Anantharaman joins the showHost: Seerat SohiGuests: Meghan Hall and Maitreyi AnantharamanSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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81
A New Season of Unrivaled and a Deep Dive on the Latest College Hoops
Seerat discusses the exciting kickoff of Unrivaled Season 2, highlighting standout performances from players like Paige Bueckers and Chelsea Gray. Later, Eden Laase joins to discuss the current state of women's college hoops, focusing on the volatility of rankings, the rise of teams like Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, and the struggles of traditional powerhouses like LSU and Notre Dame. Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Eden LaaseSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Caitlin Clark's Nike Ad, Paige Bueckers Logo, and a StudBudz New Years Resolution
In this special New Year's Eve edition of the Ringer WNBA show, Seerat Sohi is joined by Chaunte'l Powell to discuss Caitlin Clark's impactful Nike commercial, the potential branding of Paige Bueckers, and the significance of the Unrivaled series in showcasing young talent. They also delve into Dawn Staley's recruitment strategies and the evolving landscape of women's sports, while reflecting on the best and worst moments of the past year. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Chaunte'l Powell Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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CBA Updates and the Team USA Minicamp
Seerat is joined by Ben Pickman of The Athletic to discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting the challenges and potential outcomes. They explore the historical context of past agreements, the current state of negotiations, and the implications for the league's future. They also discuss the Team USA minicamp, where young talents like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are making waves. (00:00) Intro (23:10) Roster updates (38:52) Team USA minicamp Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Ben Pickman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A'ja Wilson: Athlete of the Year. Plus, Iowa State's Audi Crooks.
In this very special episode, Seerat is joined by Andrew Haubner of No Cap Space to discuss the ascent of A'ja Wilson to Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year. Later, they chat about the ACC/SEC Challenge drama. Later, Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins the show to talk about her journey as a college athlete, delving into how she navigates the challenges of fame and her experience with personal growth, and later touching on the importance of mental health. (00:00) Intro (00:10) Andrew Haubner (53:00) Audi Crooks Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Andrew Haubner and Audi Crooks Producers: Steve Ahlman and Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A Big, Confusing WNBA CBA Update, the Athlete-Influencer Era, and WNBA Draft Talk
Seerat is joined by Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss the evolving landscape of women's basketball, focusing on the WNBA's recent CBA negotiations, salary proposals, and the implications for players. They also talk about the importance of transparency regarding housing and contract terms. They also discuss the rise of the "athlete-influencer" in the WNBA, and finish off with a dive into some recent happenings in college basketball to see what the new crop of pro prospects may have in store. (00:00) Intro (01:11) CBA Updates (24:43) Housing in the CBA (40:24) The Athlete-Influencer Era (47:00) College Hoops Updates Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rori Harmon on Winning Players Era Tournament MVP, Her Injury Recovery, Texas’s Defensive Identity, and More
Seerat sits down with Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon to discuss her basketball journey, including her relationship with coach Vic Schaefer and the challenges of stepping into a senior leadership role. Rori reflects on her recovery from ACL surgery and her massive MVP ring before opening up about her perfectionism, personal growth, and future aspirations, plus the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in telling her story. Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Rori HarmonProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Awa Fam, You Are a Dallas Wing. And Other WNBA Draft Lottery Takeaways.
Seerat and Tyler DeLuca of No Cap Space discuss the results and implications of the recent WNBA draft lottery, focusing on the Dallas Wings' back-to-back number one picks. They also break down where the likes of Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, and many more could end up. Intro (00:00) Lotto results (1:08) Minnesota is in a great spot (15:16) What about Lauren Betts? (24:21) What is Washington to do? (37:41) Poor Chicago (49:21) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tyler DeLuca Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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CBA Negotiations, and a New Era for Women's College Basketball
Seerat is back with Andrew Haubner of No Cap Space to talk about the latest developments in the WNBA's labor negotiations, and the progress they are making to prevent a lockout. Also, they discuss major draft prospects and teams to watch on the women's college basketball scene, and which players can't be missed. (00:00) Intro (04:07) CBA Progress (32:39) New NCAA Heat Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Future of Women's Basketball: CBA Negotiations, Unrivaled, and Beyond
Seerat sits down with author Theresa Runstedtler to discuss the current state of the CBA negotiations and the historical parallels to the NBA in the 1970s. They explore the importance of revenue sharing for players, the emergence of Unrivaled as a new model for player ownership, and the cultural impact of women's sports. CBA negotiations and revenue-sharing dynamics (02:57) Historical parallels in leadership between the NBA and the WNBA (20:29) Players making the case for more revenue sharing (28:13) Major legal implications of the new CBA (49:19) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Theresa Runstedtler Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shea Serrano on 'Expensive Basketball'
Seerat is joined by author and former Ringer staff writer Shea Serrano to talk about his new book, 'Expensive Basketball,' and to discuss his love for the Aces, as well as some of the most expensive moments from this past season! Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Shea SerranoSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Aces Are WNBA Champions! What Happens Now?
Seerat is joined by ESPN's Katie Barnes to discuss the new WNBA champions (02:17). They also discuss what A'ja Wilson was able to achieve in the series, and what the Aces organization will look like after this championship run (8:14). And don't forget to check out Seerat's new piece about The W's future on TheRinger.com. Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Katie BarnesSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A'ja Wilson Hits the Game-Winner, and the Aces Stay Hot
Seerat is joined by Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic to break down just why the Aces are dominating this series and what hope, if any, the Mercury have to recover. Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Sabreena MerchantSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Aces Are Up. Can the Mercury Knock Them Down?
Seerat is joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss the fantastic display the Aces have been putting up in the WNBA Finals, and what the Mercury can do if they have any hope of stopping them (03:02). Also, they chat about Cathy Engelbert's role in the league's CBA negotiations and what some of the team owners have to say about the entire situation (37:04). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Marcus Thompson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Koclanes Is Out, More Fallout From Napheesa Collier, and Looking to the Finals
The wildest week ever in the WNBA continues, and Seerat is joined by Emma Baccellieri of SI to talk all about it. They start with the news that would have been buried: Chris Koclanes was fired as the Wings' head coach (01:42). Later, they discuss the shockwaves that Napheesa Collier sent throughout the league and who else is talking about it and what it will mean for the league for years to come (10:53). Later, they also talk about the matchups for the Finals and their major picks (35:32). Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Emma BaccellieriSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Emergency Pod: Napheesa Collier Vs. Cathy Engelbert and the Future of the WNBA
In this special episode, Seerat welcomes author and professor of economics at Southern Utah University, David Berri, to talk about Napheesa Collier’s exit interview where she called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (0:38). They discuss the lack of trust in the WNBA board of governors (6:30), the disconnect between Engelbert and the players (17:53), the profitability of the league (26:14), Engelbert’s remarks about Caitlin Clark, and more (31:50). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: David Berri Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WNBA Playoff Heat and What’s Next for the Liberty
Seerat is joined by WNBA Today host and writer Noa Dalzell for a deep dive into the WNBA playoffs. They break down the Phoenix Mercury’s thrilling Game 2 comeback against the Minnesota Lynx, spotlighting standouts like Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier and talking about what it means for the series (3:00). Then, the conversation shifts to New York, where they unpack the Liberty’s future after Sandy Brondello’s dismissal and toss around some ideas for who could take the reins next (38:51). Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Noa DalzellProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Fever Beat the Aces, Lynx Punish the Mercury, and Noelle Quinn Fired!
Seerat is back solo to talk about the latest WNBA semifinal games, beginning with the Fever beating the Aces and how best they can stay alive in this series (00:54). Next, the Lynx make a meal out of the Mercury and put on a great pick-and-roll attack that Phoenix had no answer for (23:09). And finally, Seattle parts ways with Noelle Quinn, and Seerat weighs in on who might be a good fit for the Storm (35:21). Host: Seerat SohiSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lynx Edge Out Valkyries, Fever Shut Down the Dream, Storm Come Back in Seattle, and More!
Seerat is joined by Kevin Pelton of ESPN to discuss the massive games that came down to the wire this week as the WNBA playoffs are underway! They begin with Minnesota, who just came out on top against Golden State (01:26), and continue on to the Fever shutting down the Atlanta Dream (18:42). They also dive into the Storm-Aces series, as the Storm live to fight another day, and so much more to look forward to! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Kevin Pelton Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Playoffs Are Here! The Aces Look Scary, Lynx Blast the Valkyries, and the Fever Suffer to the Dream
Seerat is joined by Quita of Quita Loves Sports to discuss all four Game 1s of the WNBA playoffs. They begin with Aces-Storm and how Vegas dominated a team playing with house money (01:28). Then, they talk Lynx-Valkyries and how this matchup is far from over for both of these teams (26:06). They also discuss how the Fever are feeling the heat (46:00) as well as the Liberty's overtime victory (67:43). Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Quita Loves SportsProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wheeler Saves Seattle’s Season, Angel Reese Vs. Jeff Pagliocca, and a Possible Antitrust Lawsuit?
Seerat is joined by Chaunte'l Powell to discuss all of the major stories as the playoffs are about to get underway, beginning with a miracle performance from Seattle and Erica Wheeler (02:16). They also discuss the potential drama between Angel Reese and Jeff Pagliocca (13:40), along with a major potential business scandal and breach of antitrust laws that could be coming to the WNBA (41:48). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Chaunte'l Powell Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A’ja Wilson’s MVP Run, the Rising Dream, and the Race for the 2-Seed!
Seerat welcomes Meghan L. Hall of USA Today’s For the Win to the show. They kick it off by discussing the current race for the WNBA MVP award and front-runners for the WNBA championship (3:26). Then they discuss how the Aces put together an 11-game win streak, with A’ja Wilson putting her name in the MVP conversation (20:26). Afterward, they talk about the rise of the Atlanta Dream, who are vying for the 2-seed in the playoffs (37:04). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Meghan L. Hall Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Seattle Acquires Brittney Sykes, WNBA Free Agent Destinations, and Trade Deadline Chatter
This week, Seerat checks in with ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to discuss the Seattle Storm acquiring Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics! The two also talk about whether the Storm will make more trades and how trading for Sykes improves the team this season (1:26). Next, the two talk about the Dallas Wings and how they have one of the brightest futures in the league, and the looming expansion draft. (35:40). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Kevin Pelton Producer: Kyle Williams Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Ringer WNBA Show, hosted by The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi, breaks down the latest happenings in The W, with must-listen analysis, thoughts and more featuring some of the best guests and experts from around the league.
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