The Ringer WNBA Show
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.
Kiah Stokes Case For MVP, and Atlanta Arena Drama With Ramona Shelburne
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Amazon and Valkyries analyst Morgan Ragan to recap Game 5 and preview Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. Then, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne joins the show to discuss the drama surrounding the Game 6 scheduling and who’s to blame.
(0:20) Intro
(0:46) Kiah Stokes, Finals MVP?
(9:22) The unity of the Valkyries
(51:36) Ramona Shelburne joins
(53:34) How did we get here?
(57:50) Who’s to blame ?
(1:25:10) Who’s the next commissioner?
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Ramona S...
8 Reasons Why The Valkyries Bounced Back
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Fox Sports’ Steven Ruiz to react to Game 4 of the WNBA Finals and preview Game 5.
(0:20) Intro
(2:07) Valks Tie It At 2
(5:17) 8 Things GS Did To Win
(41:57) Game 5 Preview
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Steven Ruiz
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Angel Reese Does It Again !
n this episode, Seerat is joined by The Post Up’s DJ Tricey Trice to react to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals and preview Game 4.
(0:20) Intro
(0:53) Angel Reese, Finals MVP?
(16:45) DeWanna Bonner’s impact
(27:50) Gabby Williams’s inconsistency
(42:40) Can Golden State tie it up?
(54:29) Enes Kanter
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: DJ Tricey Trice
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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The Angel Reese Game with Jordan Richard
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Swish Culture’s Jordan Richard to react to the Game 2 of the WNBA Finals and preview Game 3.
(0:20) Intro
(0:53) The Angel Reese Game
(24:52) Angel’s Historic Playoff Run
(34:59) How Does Golden State Respond?
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Jordan Richard
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Game 1 Recap of the Good Vibes Finals
In this episode, Seerat joins Tacarra Barnes of The MidMajors Podcast to recap Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and set the stage for Game 2.
(0:20) Intro
(2:30) How The Dream Lost
(8:12) Gabby Williams
(13:20) Red, Green and Yellow Flag
(32:04) Natalie Nakase
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Tacarra Barnes
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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WNBA Finals 101 With Brendan Glasheen
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Brendan Glasheen to preview the 2026 WNBA Finals and give the keys to the series.
(0:20) Intro
(7:25) Building around defense and depth
(20:07) Angel proving the haters wrong
(36:20) Who wins a longer series?
(40:50) The rebounding battle
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Brendan Glasheen
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Winners, Losers, and Manifestors of a Wild WNBA Weekend
In this episode, Seerat joins The New York Post’s Madeline Kenney to discuss the biggest winners and losers of the playoffs and share their predictions for the 2026 WNBA Finals.
(0:20) Intro
(2:46) Loser: WNBA Referees
(10:55) Loser: Liberty Coaching Staff
(26:15) Winner: The Dream Team Building
(36:00) Winner: The Depth of the Finals
(41:48) Loser: “Playoff Experience”
(54:41) Finals Manifestations
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Madeline Kenney
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Views from Ballhalla, Valks and Dream Go Up 2-0
In this episode, Seerat reacts to her visit to Chase Arena to watch the Valkyries take a 2-0 lead over the Aces and gives her thoughts on the Dream’s Game 2 Win.
(0:20) Intro
(1:38) Thoughts from “Ballhalla”
(16:59) Valks Take 2-0 Lead
(25:26) Game 3 Lookahead
(30:03) The Dream Take a 2-0 Lead
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Who Will Bounce Back From Being Down 0-1, With Marcus Thompson
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to recap each Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, preview each Game 2, and discuss his new book, 'Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball.'
(0:20) Intro
(1:35) Gabby Williams’s growth
(13:22) Valks take Game 1
(29:18) How does A’ja respond?
(35:50) Dream dominate Game 1
(48:21) The turnover battle
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Marcus Thompson
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson
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Aces Mid-Rangers Close Out Fever With Jordan Richard
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Swish Culture’s Jordan Richard to react to the Aces’ advancing to the semifinals, the Liberty-Dream semifinal, and what’s next for the Fever.
(0:20) Intro
(2:05) Aces Advance
(13:40) Why The Mid-Range Matters
(27:29)What’s Next For The Fever?
(42:56) Liberty-Dream Preview
(1:11:47) Wings-Valkyries Game 3
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Jordan Richard
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Liberty Sweep the Lynx, and “The Caitlin Clark Game"
In this episode, Seerat is joined by producer Stefan Anderson to recap the Liberty making history by sweeping the Lynx, and the Fever forcing a Game 3 against the Aces.
(0:20) Intro
(1:20) The Liberty sweep the Lynx
(19:18) What’s next for the Lynx?
(26:08) A’ja Wilson vs. Fever fan
(35:59) Caitlin Clark shines in Game 2
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Elimination Game Panic Meter With Annie Costabile
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Annie Costabile to recap the Game 1s of the first round of the WNBA playoffs and assess which teams have the most to worry about heading into Game 2 of each series.
(0:20) Intro
(1:50) Liberty stun Lynx
(15:44) Panic meter for the Lynx
(22:50) A’ja Wilson dominates Fever
(40:21) Panic meter for the Fever
(42:38) Dream roll Mystics
(47:34) Panic meter for the Mystics
(52:32) Valkyries rout Wings
Host: Seerat Sohi
Gu...
Mostly Likely First-Round Upsets With @WNBAData
In this episode, Seerat is joined by @WNBAData, a.k.a. Maddy Brown to preview the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs.
(0:20) Intro
(3:08) Wacky ending to the season
(8:28) Potential upsets
(26:44) Lynx-Liberty
(34:17) Valkyries-Wings
(44:04) Dream-Mystics
(51:07) Aces-Fever
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Maddy Brown
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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How Team USA Survived France
In this episode, Seerat returns to recap the USA winning the FIBA Women’s World Cup, Breanna Stewart and Jackie Young shining, and France’s rise.
(0:14) Intro
(1:29) USA-France recap
(5:42) Jackie Young
(10:00) Breanna Stewart
(16:50) Young and Turnt Crew not ready yet
(20:05) Gabby Williams and France’s rise in international play
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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We Are the World (Cup), With Alexa Philippou
In this episode, Seerat is joined by ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to recap the quarterfinals of the women’s FIBA World Cup tournament, preview the semifinals, and give their perspective on the energy in Berlin.
(0:20) Intro
(0:50) USA-Hungary recap
(15:09) Vibes in Berlin
(30:35) France-Germany
(33:21) USA-Spain
(40:48) The next W commissioner
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Alexa Philippou
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Biggest Observations from the FIBA World Cup
In this episode, Seerat is joined by TheIXSports’ Jackie Powell to discuss the FIBA World Cup tournament, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson's missing presence, and Gabby Williams’s dominance.
(0:20) Intro
(11:15) Team USA’s strengths and concerns
(28:19) Breanna Stewart’s Leadership
(40:00) Gabby Williams
(52:16) Spain’s youth
(1:01:57) The next W commissioner
Jackie’s Story on the Next Commissioner: https://www.nbcsports.com/wnba/news/who-could-replace-wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Jackie Powell
Producers...
RIP the Cathy Era. What's Next for the W?
In this episode, Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Andrew Haubner to discuss Cathy Engelbert retiring, her tenure as the commissioner, and who should be the next commissioner of the WNBA.
(0:17) Intro
(0:45) Cathy Engelbert retires
(3:00) Cathy as the commissioner
(11:23) The W’s PR problem
(21:01) Engelbert’s likability
(32:14) Who should be the next commissioner?
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Andrew Haubner
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Geno Auriemma on Belonging, Fear and Motivation, and Caitlin Clark’s First World Cup
In this episode, Seerat is joined by UConn women’s head coach Geno Auriemma to talk about the 'Dynasty' documentary, Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong, and what goes into winning and maintaining greatness. Then she previews the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup roster for Team USA and how they'll fare in the tournament.
(0:17) Intro
(1:11) 'The Dynasty' doc
(8:55) Tennessee loss and Paige
(15:05) Lessons from the 2001 season
(36:08) Sarah Strong
(42:41) Favorite Players in the W
(49:28) FIBA World Cup preview
(51:45) Biggest story lines with Team US...
Mailbag!
In this episode, Seerat answers listener mailbag questions on the Liberty, Mystics, Wings, and more.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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The Week of Angel Reese and a 6-Foot-10 Dildo Walks Into a WNBA Arena
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to recap the Lynx-Valkyries matchup and what both teams could learn heading into the postseason. Then they discuss Angel Reese’s historic week, Kate Koval leaving LSU, Enes Kanter Freedom’s trip to Chicago, and the things that bring them joy.
(0:20) Intro
(1:20) Lynx-Valkyries recap
(23:25) The week of Angel
(36:09) Kate Koval leaves LSU
(49:19) Enes Kanter Freedom goes to Chicago
(54:10) Things that bring us joy
Host: Seerat Sohi
Gues...
Paige, Geno, and the Ugly Parts of Winning With Tyler DeLuca
In this episode, Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Tyler DeLuca to discuss his video on Olivia Miles and her case for MVP. Then they review the UConn women’s basketball documentary 'The Dynasty' before getting into Azzi Fudd’s season-ending injury and Kelsey Mitchell’s greatness.
(0:20) Intro
(1:35) Olivia Miles = Spider-Man
(10:50) Olivia’s MVP case
(25:12) Olivia’s impact on the team
(29:48) 'The Dynasty' doc
(56:59) Azzi out for the season
(1:10:08) Kelsey Mitchell’s greatness
Host: Seerat Sohi
Gu...
Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark Enter the MVP Race
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Courtney Lumpkin and Tacarra Barnes of The MidMajors Podcast to discuss how Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Olivia Miles have made their marks in the MVP race. Then they play Red, Yellow, Green Flag and recap this weekend's historic moments, including the Mercury honoring Diana Taurasi and the HOF inductions of Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne.
(0:20) Intro
(2:28) The other MVP candidates
(4:41) The case for Kelsey Mitchell
(6:22) The case for Olivia Miles
(15:52) The case for Caitlin Clark
(26:22...
Kiki Iriafen on the Young, Tough, and Joyful Mystics
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing Stephanie White’s comments, the Fever finding their groove, and Satou Sabally stepping away from the Liberty, before previewing this weekend's marquee matchups. Then, she is joined by Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen to discuss the Mystics' season, her upbringing, and future goals for her career.
(0:20) Intro
(0:40) White’s comments
(9:18) How the Fever’s load management paid off
(14:35) Satou Sabally update
(18:29) Fever-Wings preview
(21:01) Lynx-Aces preview
(30:09) Kiki Iriafen joins the show
(31:09) Iriafen’s Nigerian roots
...WNBA Take Purge
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the wild weekend in the WNBA, including Enes Kanter Freedom, Sophia Cunningham, and DiJonai Carrington. Then she gives her takes on the W as they head into the home stretch of the season.
(0:20) Intro
(1:13) Wild Weekend in the W
(7:08) How Should the WNBA Respond?
(12:16) Playoff Race is Heating Up
(13:19) The Mystics are fun
(18:32) The Tempo Are In A Good Spot
(22:24) The Cleveland Sirens
(25:15) Phee’s Return to the Lynx
(32:52) The Fever Ar...
Chelsea Gray Proves Why She Belongs on Team USA
In this episode, Seerat is joined by PHNX Sports’ Stephen PridGeon-Garner to recap the Fever-Aces matchup, the FIBA roster construction, and the Liberty releasing Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.
(0:18) Intro
(0:50) Chelsea Gray goes nuclear vs. Fever
(5:00) What is Chelsea Gray’s legacy?
(17:03) Mercury’s big 3
(30:32) Jackie Young sparks the 22-0 Run
(49:20) Who should sign Laney-Hamilton?
(55:16) The FIBA World Cup roster
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Stephen PridGeon-Garner
Producers: Stefan Anderson and Ben Cruz
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Trade Deadline Reactions With Trysta Krick
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Daily W Sports' Trysta Krick to recap this weekend’s matchups, trade deadline reactions, and more.
(0:18) Intro
(5:44) Lynx-Fever recap
(26:00) Kelsey Plum traded to the Mercury
(44:45) The future of the Sparks
(49:51) Worst trades in WNBA history
(55:08) Sydney Taylor’s game-winner
(59:39) The late arrival
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Trysta Krick
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Sophie Cunningham’s Comments, WNBA Culture, and More With E.R. Fightmaster
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing her most recent article on the controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender women in sports. Then, she is joined by actor, musician, and podcast host E.R. Fightmaster to discuss the WNBA’s culture, queer women in sports, and so much more!
(00:00) Intro
(7:37) E.R. Fightmaster joins the show
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: E.R. Fightmaster
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Sarah Reddy
Additional Production Support: Sam Hess and Hannah Leikin
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One Move to Fix Every Playoff Team Before the Trade Deadline
Seerat starts by talking about Sophie Cunningham and her profile with ESPN—where she talks about keeping trans athletes out of women’s sports—and the upcoming rally in Seattle in support of Cunningham. Then Seerat is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz, and they try to fix one thing about each contending team before the trade deadline.
(00:00) Intro
(4:20) Seattle’s rally for Sophie Cunningham
(33:25) Washington Mystics
(49:18) New York Liberty
(55:17) Golden State Valkyries
(1:01:30) Indiana Fever
(1:07:25) Dallas Wings
(1:18:20) Las Vegas Aces
(1:22:19) Atlanta Dream
(1:25:22) Minnesota Lynx
Host: Seerat Soh...
2026 Mid-Season Awards
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Dunker Spot’s Nekias Duncan to give out their awards halfway through the 2026 season.
(0:17) Intro
(2:40) MVP
(8:24) DPOY
(48:27) Rookie of the Year
(58:50) Coach of the Year
(1:11:10) Most Improved Player
(1:20:45) Sixth Player of the Year
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Nekias Duncan
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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A 2026 WNBA Draft Check-in, and Fixing WNBA Security With Jackie Powell
Seerat opens by recapping Monday night’s slate of games and gives a glimpse into the future of the WNBA. Then, she is joined by TheIXSports’ Jackie Powell to discuss Sandy Brondello’s comments on Angel Reese, the WNBA’s security issues, and the Liberty’s slump.
(0:07) Intro
(1:04) The future of the WNBA
(13:09) Paige vs. Caitlin vs. Olivia
(15:06) 2026 WNBA Draft Check-in
(20:41) Jackie Powell joins the show
(21:53) Jackie’s story on THEM
(37:49) Sandy’s comments on Angel
(1:01:12) Jackie’s plan for safety
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The State of the WNBA, the Valkyries, and Caitlin Clark With Michael Voepel
Seerat is joined by ESPN’s Michael Voepel to recap Fever-Valkyries, how each team should approach the trade deadline, the Sparks’ future, and the Silver-Engelbert relationship.
(0:16) Intro
(2:15) Valkyries-Fever recap
(17:47) The Fever’s lack of depth
(22:15) Caitlin’s unique position
(42:50) Should GS make a move?
(49:03) What are the Sparks doing?
(1:00:00) Silver’s comments on Engelbert
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Michael Voepel
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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The W's Scoring Explosion With Brendan Glasheen, and the Sparks Fire Their GM
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the Sparks firing GM Raegan Pebley, how the team should move forward, and Angel Reese’s dominant performance against L.A. on Monday night. Then, Seerat is joined by Connecticut Sun play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen to break down how the WNBA has advanced in scoring, highlighting players like Paige Bueckers, Marina Mabrey, Caitlin Clark, and Kelsey Mitchell.
(0:00) Intro
(2:30) Sparks fire Raegan Pebley
(7:34) What’s next for the Sparks?
(24:18) Angel’s explosive night
(27:46) Brendan Glasheen joins the show
(30:12) The W’...
Congress Enters WNBA Culture Wars, and What's With the Sky, With Alissa Hirsh
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the president and Congress’s attempt to protect Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s recent West Coast swing, and Chennedy Carter being released. Then, she is joined by the Chicago Sun-Times’ Alissa Hirsh to discuss the Sky-Skylar Diggins feud, Courtney Vandersloot’s role on the team, and Chicago’s late collapses.
(0:18) Intro
(0:35) Congress steps in for Caitlin
(10:37) The Fever's West Coast swing
(22:35) Chennedy Carter waived
(34:15) Alissa Hirsh joins the show
(34:37) Skylar Diggins benched
(38:30) Chicago's late-game mishaps
(52...
How to Not Ruin a Franchise, With Nathan Canilao
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the drama with between the Sky and Skylar Diggins, and what went wrong with the Sparks. Then, she is joined by the Mercury News’ Nathan Canilao to break down the Valkyries' infuriating defense and Gabby Williams’s MVP season.
(0:17) Intro
(1:22) Sky vs. Skylar
(12:13) The Sparks' impatient team-building
(18:03) Nathan Canilao joins the show
(23:41) Gabby Williams's MVP year
(41:54) The Valkyries' versatile defense
(52:54) Should they add at the deadline?
(58:48) The Valkyries and young talent
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A Deep Dive on Olivia Miles’s All-Time Rookie Season with Maitreyi Anantharaman
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the All-Star starters and who may have been snubbed. Then she is joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a deep dive on Olivia Miles.
(0:18) Intro
(0:28) All-Star selections and snubs
(11:28) A deep dive on Olivia Miles
(15:08) Olivia’s creativity
(28:42) Dyckman's influence
(33:42) How Notre Dame and TCU shaped her
(51:27) 2026 draft recap
(58:10) Phee’s return
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman
Producer: Stefan Anderson
Recapping Cathy Engelbert's (Hopefully) Final Commissioner's Cup
In this episode, Seerat is joined by producer Stefan Anderson to recap the Commissioner's Cup, the spat between Alyssa Thomas and Cathy Engelbert, and the White House reposting Sophie Cunningham.
(0:47) Intro
(3:10) The Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup
(28:10) The response from Engelbert v. Thomas
(43:53) The White House reposting Sophie Cunningham
(78:02) Which WNBA team should LeBron play for?
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Caitlin Clark’s Throat-Punch Has Everyone Talking and Callie Fin Talks Pregnancy and Parasociality
In this episode, Seerat discusses the Caitlin Clark injury and her scuffle with Alyssa Thomas, Seattle’s young frontcourt, and Paige Bueckers in the clutch. Then she is joined by USA Today’s Callie Fin to talk about her experience of being pregnant and covering the WNBA and the parasocial relationship of the W fans.
(0:46) Intro
(1:18) Caitlin’s injury and the AT foul
(7:26) Paige Bueckers in the clutch
(9:11) Kelsey Plum’s injury
(10:52) Malonga-Fam tandem
(12:19) The Liberty at full strength
(14:08) Callie Fin joins
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A Special Night in LA, Nneka's GW, and Clutch KiKi with Sabreena Merchant
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to recap the Sparks-Liberty matchup, which celebrated the WNBA’s 30th anniversary. Then they talk about the Mystics' streak, the Sky’s late-game blunders, and more.
(1:03) Intro
(5:18) Sparks-Liberty history and Nneka’s shot
(20:42) Between The Lines
(29:26) The Liberty is integrating Sabally and Ionescu into the lineups.
(38:10) The Sky’s late-game issues
(44:18) The Fever’s transition defense
(53:11) Kiki Ifaren’s Weekend
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Sabreen...
Olivia Miles’s Historic Season, Dream-Fever, and Which Teams We Would Let Ruin Our Summer, With Steven Ruiz
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Steven Ruiz to recap Dream-Fever and run through the gamut of teams that they would let ruin their summer.
(0:45) Intro
(2:23) Dream-Fever recap
(18:50) Olivia Miles's historic rookie season
(30:33) Aces
(36:31) Liberty
(43:25) Valkyries
(48:00) Wings
(62:58) 50-game seasons
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Steven Ruiz
Producer: Stefan Anderson
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Flau'jae Johnson Assesses Her Rookie Season and More. Plus, Three Things That We Love.
In this episode, Seerat opens by going over the three things that she loves from the past weekend in the W. Then, she is joined by Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson to discuss her rookie season, her favorite books, and learning from Sue Bird and Paige Bueckers.
(0:53) Intro
(1:08) Stewie puts the team on her back
(5:50) Olivia Miles shines against the Aces
(13:01) Aliyah Boston keeps putting it together
(17:56) Conversation with Flau’jae Johnson
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Flau’jae Johnso...
