The Women's Basketball Podcast With Mia & Mitch

Live from the 2026 ACC Spring Meetings at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island! Mia O'Brien and USA Today's Mitch Northam are joined by a star-studded list of ACC women's basketball coaches to look ahead to the 2026-2027 season. They also give their initial impressions from opening weekend in the WNBA: are Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in trouble? Is Dallas the team to beat? And, of course: the latest "beef" online in the world of women's basketball.3:38 -- 1-on-1 with Clemson Women's Basketball Head Coach Shawn Poppie12:43 -- NC State's Wes Moore: Worldwide and Not Retiring31:13 -- The Dallas Wings are FOR REAL34:53 -- Golden State Valkyries Waive Kate Martin39:48 -- Caitlin Clark, Cam Brink NEED to GROW in Year 345:26 -- The New Front-runner for WNBA Rookie of the Year47:40 -- Upshot League Tips-Off Friday!525:59 -- BEEF OF THE WEEK: Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard vs. Social Media57:32 -- 1-on-1 with Georgia Tech's Karen Blair1:05:49 -- 1-on-1 with SMU's Adia Barnes1:15:51 -- Who is the TEAM TO BEAT in the ACC? with Kelly Gramlich

The WNBA season is here. Mia & Mitch have picks and thoughts, including who made the dumbest move in league history?2:56 - The dumbest trade in WNBA history13:06 - Chicago is done with Hailey Van Lith19:09 - New York without Sabrina21:56 - Golden State is worth $1 billion26:24 - Let’s get drunk with Plum Dog30:16 - The W has to get its tech game together37:09 - The Fever marketing department gets lazy40:00 - Making Money with Mitch

No Mitch this week, so Mia is joined by Rebecca Kopelman to preview the WNBA season. Is Dallas better? Is Indiana ready to take the next step? What are the realistic expectations for new teams in year 1? There’s plenty to talk about as we get ready for a new season.2:36 - Did free agency disappoint?8:42 - Time for Dallas to get serious15:16 - Who’s still out there?21:15 - Year 1 in Portland & Toronto26:22 - What’s the W without injuries?29:47 - Is Indiana doing right by Caitlin Clark?37:49 - Portal moves

Mia and Mitch have thoughts on the WNBA Draft and where the league’s best teams stand after a wild free agency period. The league has a lot to catch up on before the new season tips off and it isn’t wasting time.3:01 - The Flau’jae trade10:19 - Cathy Engelbert gets defensive14:45 - Azzi Fudd goes #119:28 - Free Gabby Jaquez (already!)22:31 - Did drafting Raven Johnson make sense?28:39 - No one took Maggie Doogan33:14 - Holly Rowe had a night35:05 - Front court-focused rebuilds37:39 - Other surprises39:21 - It’s the Bruins’ night41:11 - Portal talk50:18 - WNBA free agency came out swinging

Before you ask, yes, we know the audio quality isn’t great. Mitch recorded while waiting for his flight out of PHX, and airports being what they are, you can definitely tell. As for what is on the show, Mia and Mitch put the wraps on the Final Four. Cori got her title. Geno got heated. Audi got out of Ames! Then in the W, the Sky made some weird moves including shipping Angel Reese to Atlanta. We cover it all this week.2:27 - It was always UCLA14:46 - Geno-gate!24:58 - The portal is already crowded34:05 - Coaches are still on the move46:32 - Angel flys to Atlanta55:33 - The Mystics need a GM

For the fifth time in history, all four one-seeds have advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. And for just the second time (1995-1996), the same four teams from the 2025 National Semifinals -- UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina -- are once again the last four teams remaining. Mia and Mitch preview the 2026 Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona, plus give flowers to the teams that were eliminated in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. 3:01 -- Have UConn and UCLA REALLY dominated?12:27 - Duke and Notre Dame proved us wrong20:27 -- Mark Campbell and TCU Deserve More Credit25:23 -- In 2026, would you rather be Vanderbilt or LSU?34:11 -- Final Four Storylines!39:07 -- Who will coach Alabama next year? UCF? VCU?51:40 -- OUR PICKS AGAINST THE SPREAD for the Final 41:00:05 -- WNBA Expansion Draft is Friday1:06:15 -- Transfer Portal chaos 

This first two rounds are in the books, and there’s a lot of chalk, but there’s also one double digit seed stealing hearts in the women’s tournament. Mia and Mitch talk about what they have seen on the court and what they have heard off of it.2:18 - It gets sweeter for 16 teams3:08 - We’ve got a Cinderella!13:32 - Peace out, Clemson18:56 - There’s copium in Oxford21:33 - Let’s talk Sweet 1627:54 - The star so far31:00 - Coaches on the move43:47 - Making Money with Mitch46:25 - We’ve got a CBA!

Ovies, Giglio, Mia and Mitch together on one show! This is the discussion of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament from OG Lite Bracket Night at Longleaf Swine in Raleigh.01:49 - All Mitch wanted3:08 - Health of women’s hoops8:00 - Who’s nearing the end?13:55 - Is UConn inevitable?16:27 - Kara Lawson talk 22:54 - Final Four picks!

Power conference tournaments are behind us and the best of the best are starting to emerge as we head towards Selection Sunday.3:07 - Vic Schaefer beats Dawn Staley10:06 - Make UCLA the top seed, cowards!18:34 - Mountain mamas!22:50 - Duke at the horn!30:36 - What happened in the mid majors36:03 - More coaches are out of work54:02 - Who ya got in this week’s tournaments?

The regular season is over and championship week is here. Iowa and Notre Dame are coming on at the right time. BC and Rutgers are on coaching searches. There’s so much for Mia & Mitch to get to.3:46 - UNC gets revenge9:43 - Ava Heiden & Iowa put a stamp on it16:20 - Here come the Fighting Irish21:06 - Who’s out? Who will be?35:03 - Is there CBA movement?42:33 - Championship week is for whiners53:58 - Who ya got - Championship Week edition

The SEC is dominating the conversation as we wind down the regular season. Dawn Staley has the Gamecocks sneaking up on people, Kim Caldwell has lost control in Knoxville and Coach Yo is ready to throw hands.2:10 - How is Dawn Staley flying under the radar?7:20 - Clemson derails Duke12:47 - Louisville wasn’t ready for UVA16:30 - The Big Mess/1222:58 - How bad is it in Tennessee?31:07 - Coach Yo is ready to fight42:01 - Are we getting closer?46:20 - Making Money with Mitch

What a week of women’s hoops at every level! CBS Sports’ Lindsey Gibbs joins Mitch Northam this week to make sense of what is going on in the WNBAs CBA negotiations and why LSU can’t catch a break against the Gamecocks.1:19 - Duke vs. UNC is good, but…12:54 - South Carolina keeps beating LSU20:46 - Vanderbilt almost had a perfect week30:18 - More like Chelsea Great!45:26 - Vic Schaefer joins the coach complaint parade56:47 - Making Money with Mitch

2:48 - Tennessee’s got real problems11:37 - All good in Chapel Hill18:13 - Michigan keeps you on edge22:11 - Duke just keeps winning28:23 - Mia still believes in LSU31:56 - Everyone in Connecticut hates Mitch43:02 - Can UConn beat NYU’s 82?51:44 - WNBA makes an offer57:06 - Making Money with Mitch

We recorded a little early this week, because we had to get these takes off after a monster slate on Sunday! UConn looks like the team to beat. Mia & Mitch try to make sense of who will be joining the defending champs in Phoenix. 2:34 - UConn is the final boss10:15 - Michigan wins a thriller14:00 - Turtles getting shelled16:53 - LSU gets buckets22:00 - Texas Tech is for real26:50 - Have the Lady Vols checked out?36:31 - Who are our Final Four teams right now?47:28 - Making Money with Mitch

Half of the country is frozen over. No time like the present to curl up by the fire and talk women’s hoops! Mia and Mitch dive into what is wrong at Notre Dame, what the WNBA is trying to tell us, and what the NCAA is trying to litigate now.1:47 - South Carolina had every emotion last week11:22 - Believe in Iowa20:08 - USC still trying to figure it out23:20 - NCAA benches K State star27:42 - Hannah can’t fix NOTRE DAME34:33 - Audi Crooks discourse!42:04 - A schedule is a good sign, right?48:27 - Making money with Mitch

Football is in the rearview. That means basketball is centerstage in the college sports world. Mitch and Mia have new concerns for teams they were high on early in the year. They also have some information to share about hot seats, the bubble and the portal!4:17 - Should we be worried about Texas?8:48 - We should worry about Iowa State13:40 - Louisville is for real18:34 - LSU wins @ Oklahoma 23:31 - Seats are heating up31:34 - Coaches vs. the portal40:59 - Bubble time!52:11 - Making Money with Mitch

Vic Schaefer and Kim Mulkey would like to speak to the manager! SEC coaches are angry, Iowans are glued to their TVs, and Mitchell Northam is making money!2:52 - LSU & Texas deliver7:50 - Are we worried about Iowa State?11:53 - Learn Maggie Doogan’s name15:36 - How good is Vanderbilt?18:44 - Carousel spinning26:48 - Who are people watching?37:26 - WNBA doesn’t reach a deal43:44 - Making Money with Mitch

We’re back after a week break and it looks like we are learning who is legit in the world of women’s college basketball. Plus, Unrivaled returns! Is that a problem for CBA negotiations in the WNBA? 2:37 - Duke gets it together7:35 - Notre Dame proves us right15:04 - We told you about Kentucky17:59 - The Big 12 is chaos!31:05 - Cori Close fights for women’s hoops42:46 - Unrivaled is back46:53 - What does this mean for a new CBA?53:29 - Making Money with Mitch

If you don’t know Audi Crooks’s name, learn it now and thank us later. We get into WBB’s biggest star and what is going on with the Triangle teams, WNBA labor talks, and how South Carolina caught a roster break.2:11 - Is Duke back?7:55 - Two beat ‘em downs in Barclays15:22 - Feeling better about NC State?19:44 - Audi Crooks is better than everyone23:20 - Dawn Staley adds a body28:37 - DiJonae & Nalyssa are no more33:07 - Who’s who?34:57 - Will #WNBA players strike?44:04 - Making Money with Mitch

Some teams got down to business as non-conference play winds down. Team USA started camp in North Carolina and A’Ja Wilson made people lose their minds! Mia O’Brien and Mitch Northam have all the details this week on The Women’s Basketball Podcast.3:01 - CyHawk: Eyes Emoji15:01 - Louisville tops UNC in OT21:22 - UConn leaves no doubt in LA26:27 - Sooners leave Pokes behind30:48 - The Right Now All-Americans36:15 - Rachel Nichols gets weird about A’ja and Bam44:43 - What happened in Durham?56:05 - Making Money with Mitch

It was a busy week for women’s hoops. Notre Dame and Duke continued to show their problems, Maryland and Texas continued to show out, and we’re all getting ready for Team USA to hit the Bull City.4:19 Maryland wins games, loses player9:55 It doesn’t get easier for Notre Dame14:58 Do we need to give Texas more credit?18:34 South Carolina has bench problems25:43 Team USA in Durham29:53 Flau’Jae Johnson vs Kara Lawson38:48 There’s already hot seat buzz58:30 Making Money with Mitch

There’s big #WNBA news in the middle of the #collegebasketball season. Vic Schaefer finally slayed his dragon, and we have a big problem in the Triangle.3:10 - The Future of MTEs6:25 - Texas got it done14:58 - Audi Crooks is pretty good20:06 - What’s wrong with Duke?27:20 - Ohio State is ranked!29:06 - Iowa goes to 8-033:29 - Janiah Barker vs. Cori Close37:54 - Will we get a WNBA deal?57:14 - Making Money With Mitch

There’s a lot of college hoops on this week. Do ACC fans even want to watch? Mia & Mitch try to make sense of why the conference has had such a bad start to the season. 0:51 - FloHoops & Baller TV take center stage3:48 - Do we owe #NotreDame an apology?10:01 - The grass stays blue in Kentucky16:37 - #UConn comes back on Michigan23:55 - Mid major spotlight on Richmond27:20 - Iowa does Disney36:22 - What’s wrong with the #ACC this year?52:09 - Making Money with Mitch57:36 - The future of #FeastWeek 

The season is still young and everyone is still feeling their way towards their identity. In the Big 12, everyone is feeling pretty good.2:07 5 is all West Virginia Needs11:49 We told you about Michigan17:19 Kentucky may be legit21:10 SC25:26 Oklahoma wins in Appalachia30:54 Teams we’re buying46:23 Making Money with Mitch

The college season is in full swing and stars are emerging. Mia and Mitch give you players to watch and what games stood out to them this week.3:53 - USC outlasts NC State15:24 - Richmond flops @ Texas18:36 - NC State tops Tennessee22:55 - Davidson has themselves a week26:06 - Princeton drops Georgia Tech29:43 - Mitch’s players to watch37:40 - Mia’s players to watch51:18 - Making Money with Mitch

The college season is here and Mia & Mitch have questions about some of the usual powers and players poised to be new stars.2:39 - Both Carolinas12:52 - #Duke is le miserable 19:03 - No more orange for Ruby22:44 - Negotiations continue in #TheW29:03 - Unrivaled rosters are here34:03 - Burning Questions 

A new college basketball season is just days away. Mia and Mitch are diving into all of the major conferences and making big predictions for everyone from USF to UConn.2:20 - José to Dallas9:19 - Seattle picks Sonia Raman13:57 - Lexie Hull puts Fever in spotlight18:37 - UConn & Louisville go domestic21:42 - Top 10 exhibition25:03 - ACC Preview34:12 - Big Ten Preview45:29 - Big 12 Preview53:48 - SEC Preview1:03:37 - Life after Paige at UConn1:05:59 - Does the Big East improve?1:07:03 - Mid-majors preview1:09:32 - Season superlatives

Mitch is back and there’s a lot to get to this week on The Women’s Basketball Podcast. We’ve got a new champ in the W and a new season in college, plus so many questions to answer about the future of professional women’s hoops.5:34 - 1st Quarter: A’ja Rules the World20:29 - 2nd Quarter: No Shortage of Drama35:24 - 3rd Quarter: CBA Time47:13 - 4th Quarter: College Hoops are Almost Here

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Miami head coach Tricia Cullop.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Clemson head coach Shawn Poppie.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Louisville coach Jeff Walz.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Cal’s Mjracle Sheppard.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Pitt head coach Tory Verdi.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with one of the biggest stars in the college game - Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Syracuse's Laila Phelia.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Tar Heel coach Courtney Banghart.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Duke & Team USA coach Kara Lawson.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Mustangs coach Adia Barnes.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Wake Forest's Milan Brown.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Virginia’s Kimora Johnson.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Wolfpack coach Wes Moore.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Yellow Jackets head coach Karen Blair.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with Hokies head coach Meg Duffy.Keep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

Mitchell Northam takes The Women's Basketball Podcast on the road to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff 25. Here is his interview with BC head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNameeKeep in mind this is our first live recording outside of the regular studio, so the audio is far from perfect.

There’s a big game 5 in the #WNBA playoffs with a trip to the finals on the line! 2:25 Winner take all in Vegas9:26 How does America feel about the #Fever?13:58 What does Cheryl Reeve want?25:41 How do the #Lynx take the next step?31:14 Can the #Mercury finish the job?34:35 Are A’ja and Bam officially official?36:08 Do the #Liberty have a plan?42:17 No #Juju this season43:35 Why is everyone talking about Iowa recruiting? 49:17 #Unrivaled rosters are here

With Mitch out on paternity leave, Rebecca Kopelman steps in to join Mia O’Brien this week. They recap one of the hottest starts the #WNBA Playoffs have ever seen and wonder if the #IndianaFever can be more than just a flash in the pan.1:00 - Is this the best first round ever?27:43 - Minnesota vs. Phoenix32:30 - Indiana vs. Las Vegas43:48 - What’s next for the #Storm 46:09 - Are the #Sky and the #Wings really staying the course?52:01 - $200?56:28 - Awards season in the W

Things are a little different this week as The Women’s Basketball Podcast tries to keep pace with the #WNBA Playoffs under extraordinary circumstances!5:11 - How does a 3 game series change things?7:01 - #Lynx look like the team to beat13:32 - The #Aces just keep winning20:03 - The #Dream start strong24:07 - New York & Phoenix put on a show

Mia and Mitch have plenty to say about Angel and the #Sky. They also dive into the Fever pulling a postseason rabid out of their hat and name their favorites heading into the #WNBA playoffs.00:41 - Her of the Week5:07 - Playoff #Fever9:47 - Longtime USF coach demands receipts18:36 - Who can bounce back in 2026?23:55 - #Sun sale gets political28:21 - Are we still complaining about MVP chants?34:15 - #AngelReese vs. everyone and everything44:44 - Who ya got?47:26 - Making Money with Mitch

The playoffs are in sight for the #WNBA and a new college season is just around the corner. Mia and Mitch share their thoughts on #CaitlinClark’s health, Dawn Staley’s future, and the hold #AjaWilson has on Atlanta.1:28 - Her of the Week3:37 - Could #DawnStaley handle New York?11:52 - The #Valkyries burry Indiana16:41 - Playoffs?22:37 - What’s next in DC28:36 - Aaliyah Chavez has big plans for Oklahoma34:46 - Rhyne Howard scolds Atlanta fans for A’Ja love44:55 - Who are the #bluebloods in women’s basketball?58:16 - Making Money with Mitch