Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
Attack the Baseline is a beginner's WNBA podcast by beginners with baseline knowledge! Every episode, John and Kristen learn the history of women's basketball, get to know the players, and explore the happenings of the league, ultimately in hopes that, someday, a team will come join them in Philadelphia. All knowledge levels are welcome! Email: attackthebaseline@gmail.com
The Middy: Bonner Waived, Clark Slumps, Yueru Shines
John and Kristen break down the news around the week in this week's Middy.
DeWanna Bonner waived by the Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark struggles from Deep Li Yueru brings the wins to the Wings Jonquel Jones injures ankle Eurobasket Semis All-Star Voting Bluesky: ATBPodInstagram: atbpod_
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Citron and Iriafen are Already Stars for the Washington Mystics
Kristen and John discuss the week as Washington Mystics fans. They evaluate how the league's youngest team is exceeding expectations and bright the future is in DC.
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Are the Minnesota Lynx Top Dogs in the W? (With John Gilpatrick)
Kristen and John discuss the week as Minnesota Lynx fans. They evaluate the team's lofty expectations and dig into MVPhee's spectacular season thus far.
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The Middy: Eurobasket, Drama in Seattle, Sloot & Quigs, Who to Watch on IG
John and Kristen premiere the first Middy, a mid-week WNBA news recap.
Topics include:
Eurobasket Transactions Li Yueru's Trade Request Vandersloot Injury and Quigley Retirement Line 'Em Up Campaign Satou on the Schedule WNBA All-Star Voting Bluesky: ATBPodInstagram: atbpod_
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The Golden State Valkyries STUN at Ballhalla (with Listener Tim)
Kristen and John discuss the week as Golden State Valkyries fans. They evaluate the teams surprising performance thus far and welcome back Listener Tim to the show.
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Chicago Starts Winning + Week 2
Kristen and John discuss the week as Chicago Sky fans. They check in on the injuries in Indiana and in Phoenix, as well as, Kayla McBride's return to Minnesota.
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Taking Stock After WNBA Week 1 + Dawn Staley's Book Event
Kristen and John take stock of the WNBA's teams after week one. They also go through the list of injured players around the league and talk about getting to see Dawn Staley speak about her new book "Uncommon Favor".
Enter our giveaway on Bluesky to win a SIGNED COPY of "Uncommon Favor"!
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10 Takeaways from WNBA 2025 Opening Weekend
With the regular season underway, John and Kristen react to the WNBA's exciting opening weekend.
Topics:
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's first matchup Kelsey Plum lighting it up against the Valkyries Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron's impact on the winning Mystics Bluesky: ATBPodInstagram: atbpod_
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Season Snapshot: New York Liberty
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, finishing with the 2024 WNBA Champion NY Liberty featuring Natasha Cloud, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones.
They also discuss the GM survey and Caitlin Clark hype.
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Season Snapshot: Minnesota Lynx
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Minnesota Lynx featuring Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, and Kayla McBride.
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Season Snapshot: Connecticut Sun
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Connecticut Sun featuring Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey, and Aneesah Morrow.
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Season Snapshot: Las Vegas Aces
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Vegas Aces featuring A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd.
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Season Snapshot: Seattle Storm
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Seattle Storm featuring Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, and Dominique Malonga.
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Season Snapshot: Indiana Fever
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Indiana Fever featuring Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and DeWanna Bonner.
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Season Snapshot: Phoenix Mercury + Injury Updates
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Phoenix Mercury featuring Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, and Satou Sabally.
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Season Snapshot: Atlanta Dream
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Atlanta Dream featuring Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, and Rhyne Howard.
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Season Snapshot: Washington Mystics
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Washington Mystics featuring Aaliyah Edwards, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron.
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Season Snapshot: Chicago Sky
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Chicago Sky featuring Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, Hailey Van Lith.
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Season Snapshot: Dallas Wings
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Dallas Wings featuring Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and DiJonai Carrington.
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Season Snapshot: Los Angeles Sparks
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Los Angeles Sparks featuring Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink, and Dearica Hamby.
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Season Snapshot: Golden State Valkyries
Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, starting with the league's newest team, the Golden State Valkyries featuring Kate Martin, Tiffany Hayes, and Shyanne Sellers.
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The 2025 WNBA Draft
To start Season 2 of Attack the Baseline, John and Kristen break down everything that happen on WNBA Draft Night 2025. Paige Bueckers, welcome to Dallas!
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What Happened to the Sacramento Monarchs?
John and Kristen conclude their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, talking about the rise and fall of the Sacramento Monarchs.
Thanks for listening to Season 1 of ATB! Looking forward to Attacking It in Season 2!
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Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies are 2025 NCAA Champs
John and Kristen react to the blowout NCAA championship game between the UConn Huskies and South Carolina Gamecocks, as well as recap the two Final Four games in Tampa. They also share NCAA and WNBA news, giving recognition to Future Hall of Famers Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Maya Moore, and congratulating Elena Delle Donne on her retirement.
John's 2 Round Mock Draft
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What Happened to the Miami Sol and the Charlotte Sting?
John and Kristen continue their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, discussing the chaotic runs of the Charlotte Sting and Miami Sol.
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Dogs of the WNBA Bracket
In honor of March, 32 dogs compete to be the "Dog of the W"!
The field consist of dogs owned by current WNBA players, plus some legends and fun surprises!
For Video!
Bracket begins at 8:41
Disclaimer: We did our best to find the most up to date info available.
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NCAA Women's Tourney Rounds 1 and 2 Reactions
John and Kristen react to the opening rounds of the 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament. They react to JuJu Watkins' injury and check in on how other future WNBA prospects are fairing.
Philly's First Women's Sports Bar
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The Rose are Unrivaled Champions + Natasha Cloud Traded to NY
John and Kristen recap the finale of Unrivaled. They also discuss the Natasha Cloud trade to NY and Chiney Ogwumike's new show 'The W'.
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- Chiney Ogwumike's new show
- Join our ESPN Bracket Challenge!
NCAA Women's March Madness Picks 2025
Kristen and John are joined by friend of the pod Dat to break down the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Bracket.
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Join our ESPN Bracket Challenge!
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What Happened to the Houston Comets? The WNBA's Defunct Dynasty
John and Kristen continue their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, discussing the storied Houston Comets, one of the greatest dynasties in sports.
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What Happened to the Portland Fire and Cleveland Rockers?
John and Kristen start their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, first with the Portland Fire and then with the Cleveland Rockers.
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Unrivaled's Standings Shake-up + Athletes Unlimited Champion Crowned?
John and Kristen discuss Unrivaled Basketball's penultimate week. They also briefly discuss Athletes Unlimited.
Mist BC wins 3 in row, shaking up the Unrivaled Standings Athletes Unlimited Finale, March 2nd at 6:30 PM EST on ESPN Bluesky: ATBPodInstagram: atbpod_
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Diana Taurasi's Storied Career + Ariel Atkins traded to Chicago
John and Kristen react to the announcement of Diana Taurasi's retirement. They also share their thoughts on the big trade between Chicago and Washington.
3x champion Diana Taurasi retires after 20 years in the WNBA Ariel Atkins traded to the Chicago Sky for the the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft + a 2nd and a 2027 1st round swap Bluesky: ATBPodInstagram: atbpod_
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The Unpredictable Start to Unrivaled's Second Half
John and Kristen dive deeper into the start of Unrivaled Basketball's second half, as the teams make their playoff pushes. They also discuss the Hennessy 2v2 match between DiJonai Carrington & Arike Ogunbowale and Chelsea Gray & Jackie Young.
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Napheesa Collier Wins Unrivaled Basketball's 1v1 Tourney + W News
Kristen and John discuss Unrivaled Basketball's 1v1 Tournament and how it can be improved next year. They also discuss signings and trades around the league, the Hennessy 2v2 competition, as well as Week 5 of Unrivaled.
Napheesa Collier wins $200,000 in the inaugural Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament Aaliyah Edwards surprises, making a run to the final and beating Napheesa in game one of their 3 game set Twitter: ATBPod_Bluesky: ATBPod
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Our Weekend at Unrivaled + Eagles Win and W News
Kristen and John discuss their weekend in Miami at Unrivaled. They also talk about the Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles and news from around the league.
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WNBA Free Agency Opening Weekend and Unrivaled Week 4 Preview
John and Kristen discuss the major moves at the start of WNBA free agency. They also preview Unrivaled Week 4.
Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas powering Phoenix DiJonai and NaLyssa teaming up in Detroit DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard pushing Indy toward the top Twitter: ATBPod_Bluesky: ATBPod
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Alyssa Thomas to Phoenix, BG to Atlanta, and Unrivaled Week 3 Preview
John and Kristen react to another big trade between Connecticut and Phoenix. They also discuss Atlanta signing Brittney Griner and Unrivaled week 3.
Connecticut receives: Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen, PHX 25' 1st (12 Overall) via NY Phoenix receives: Alyssa Thomas, Ty Harris Atlanta signs Brittney Griner to a 1-year contract Twitter: ATBPod_Bluesky: ATBPod
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TRADE! Loyd to the Aces, Plum to the Sparks, 2nd Overall to the Storm
John and Kristen sound the emergency alarm to discuss the massive 3-team trade between the Sparks, Aces, and Storm.
Aces Receive: Jewell Loyd, the 13th overall pick via the Sparks in the 2025 draft Sparks Receive: Kelsey Plum, the 9th overall pick via the Storm in the 2025 draft, 2026 2nd round pick via the Storm Storm Receive: The 2nd overall pick via the Sparks in the 2025 draft, Center Li Yueru, 2026 1st round pick via the Aces Twitter: ATBPod_Bluesky: ATBPod
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Unrivaled Basketball Week 2 Preview
Kristen and John preview the upcoming week's games in Unrivaled Basketball.
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