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Women’s Sports Weekly

Women’s Sports Weekly
Author: Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan
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A women's sports podcast where hosts, Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan, discuss the latest news, explore interesting stories, and share their love for women’s sports.
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The WNBA hands out its 2025 season awards. Paige Bueckers shines as Rookie of the Year, Veronica Burton and Coach Natalie Nakase represent the Valkyries, and A’ja Wilson cements her legacy with a record-breaking fourth MVP. Hosts, Carolyn and Danielle also lock in their bold Round 2 playoff predictions.On the track, the World Athletics Championships deliver big moments: Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce claims her final podium, while Team USA dominates. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden sweeps the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone conquers the 400m flat with another record-breaking gold.Plus, Carolyn makes her case to hijack the show for Fat Bear Week (don’t worry, it’s still all about women’s sports).If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we’re joined by Ryan Ruocco, the voice of the WNBA and NCAA Women’s Basketball. Ryan dishes on his favorite games to call, what it takes to prep for the big moments, and how he builds trust with players and coaches behind the scenes. We also dive into the upcoming WNBA CBA and the evolving sports media landscape.If you love women’s basketball, or just want an insider’s view of the game, you won’t want to miss this conversation!If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Aryna Sabalenka captures her first Grand Slam of the year at the US Open, while Amanda Anisimova falls short in her second straight major final. Team USA edges Samoa at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, but can’t escape the group stage. Plus: it’s WNBA playoff time! The Minnesota Lynx have the #1 seed locked, but the race is on for the rest of the top 4. Will the LA Sparks or Seattle Storm snatch the final playoff spot? We break it all down in our full WNBA postseason preview.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
What a rollercoaster week in women’s sports! The USA Eagles barely stay alive at the Rugby World Cup after a nail-biting draw with the Wallaroos. Now it all comes down to Samoa (and some serious math). Over at the US Open, we binged hours of tennis and fell head over heels for Taylor Townsend’s grit and game. Plus, Naomi Osaka is back in full force, powering past Coco Gauff on her way to the quarterfinals. And in the WNBA, the Rookie of the Year and MVP races are heating up fast. Hear our predictions based on all the stats on who we think takes the crown.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
It was a record-shattering week in women’s sports! Paige Bueckers lights up the court with a historic 44 point game to snatch the WNBA single-game rookie scoring record. The league keeps soaring too, smashing its all-time attendance record with 2.5 million fans (and counting). Meanwhile, the NWSL makes history as 40,000+ pack the stands for Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit, the biggest single-game crowd ever for a U.S. women’s pro league. Carolyn gushes about Violet the Valkyrie, and we dive into the best nicknames in the game right now.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Ultra runner Anne Flower shocks the running world with a debut victory at the Leadville 100, a race she didn’t even plan on entering. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream end their regular season matchups in a tie, leaving Carolyn and Danielle scrambling to settle their bets. Plus, Sue Bird gets immortalized with the first-ever WNBA player statue, cementing Storm history. And don’t miss our guest, Afriye Phillips, New York Liberty’s pro practice player, who pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed at the elite level.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
It’s rivalry week in the WNBA and rivalry weekend in the NWSL and the drama did not disappoint. The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty in a rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals, this time without Napheesa Collier or Breanna Stewart on the court. The LA Sparks edged out the Seattle Storm in a nail-biter, thanks to clutch heroics from Dearica Hamby and Kelsey Plum. Meanwhile in the NWSL, the Portland Thorns stayed undefeated at home after a goal-packed clash with the Seattle Reign. Plus, Carolyn and Danielle put their relationship to the test in a “How Well Do We Know Each Other?” game — and the results might surprise you.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
From record-smashing WNBA All-Star Weekend moments, to CBA buzz, and 72 hours of StudBudz streaming, Carolyn and Danielle are back with all the highlights. We’re talking AUSL’s first-ever softball champs (go Talons!), England’s epic UEFA Women’s Euro win over Spain—yes, we were there!—plus some personal dubs: Danielle hits the court overseas, and the Barbies crush it on the rec softball field. We are so happy to be back!If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
She’s a Hall of Famer, a powerhouse coach, and, bonus, Carolyn’s sister and best friend. Ali Cecconi joins the pod to talk about her journey from George Mason softball to coaching at one of New Jersey’s top high school programs. She gets real about growing up with hard-working parents, spotting the X-factor in players, and what it’s like to be on an all-women coaching staff. We dive into the double standards for women coaches, play a spicy round of Cut, Bench, Start, and yes, we talk about Ali’s New Jersey accent. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
This week, your favorite hosts flip the script! Carolyn and Danielle join Jillian Carroll Letrinko on the Sports and SHEnanigans podcast to dish on how Women’s Sports Weekly got its start, the power of partnerships, why listener love matters, and the state of women’s sports media. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a peek at what’s next for Women’s Sports Weekly.Listen to Sports and SHEnanigans.Follow Sports and SHEnanigans. Follow Jillian Carroll Letrinko.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Carolyn and Danielle almost made it to Chicago to see the Sky beat the Lynx… but fate had other plans. Hear the chaotic tale that kept them grounded. Meanwhile, Tobin Heath officially retires from soccer so we're throwing a verbal parade in her honor. Iga Świątek shuts down Amanda Anisimova’s Wimbledon comeback in a ruthless straight-sets win. And the trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano? Pure cinematic magic. Fists flew, emotions ran high, and your hosts were all in.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Is the USWNT the shit? Carolyn sure thinks so after a commanding 3-0 win over Canada. The Indiana Fever clinch their first-ever Commissioner’s Cup, and Danielle is riding high as the Seattle Storm climb the WNBA standings with back-to-back wins. We break down the WNBA All-Star roster—celebrating records and newbies while side-eyeing the snubs. Plus, Carolyn drops a spicy secret at the end of the episode you definitely don’t want to miss.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Pride Month might be over, but Carolyn and Danielle are still riding the rainbow. They recap the fun, unpack why Pride matters to them, and break down a big week in women’s sports. The Denver Onyx make history as the first Women’s Elite Rugby champs, the WNBA drops major expansion news with teams coming to Cleveland, Detroit, and Philly, and DeWanna Bonner’s surprising release from the Fever leaves everyone scratching their heads. Another head scratcher- the skewed media coverage of the WNBA. Plus, are the Knicks chasing Dawn Staley to be their next head coach? Being a women’s sports fan is a rollercoaster—good thing we love the ride.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are officially dating—and it’s the Pride Month surprise we knew we needed. Gotham FC beats Bay FC in the NWSL. Rose Lavelle is back in the starting lineup and Esther can’t stop scoring. The Seattle Storm surge past the Las Vegas Aces with Erica Wheeler dropping 10 clutch points in the fourth quarter. Plus, Athletes Unlimited Softball is crushing it with backing from MLB and legends like Cat Osterman, Jessica Mendoza, Natasha Watley, and Jennie Finch. Women’s sports are on fire—and we’re here for all of it.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter, and Alana Beard headline a legendary Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class. The Indiana Fever bring the heat, ending the Liberty’s undefeated streak — and Caitlin Clark is lighting up the scoreboard like it’s her job (because it is). Plus: is sports betting helping or hurting the women’s game? We unpack the hype, the risk, and the reality.Women’s Sports Weekly is hosting a pride run at The 99ers Sports Bar on June 19th and collecting donations for Youth Seen. Donate here.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Women’s Elite Rugby is here to stay and the Denver Onyx beat the TC Gemini in front of a packed, pride-filled crowd. Over in Paris, Coco Gauff keeps her cool and beats Aryna Sabalenka to snag her second Grand Slam at the French Open. In Oklahoma City, it was a Texas showdown at the Women’s College World Series. The Longhorns came up on top in a series with bad obstruction calls and intentional walks gone wrong. Women’s Sports Weekly is hosting a pride run at The 99ers Sports Bar on June 19th and collecting donations for Youth Seen. Donate here.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
Happy Pride Month! The Atlanta Dream take down the Seattle Storm in their first face-off of the season, and Carolyn & Danielle are making bold bets on their WNBA faves. Over on the pitch, the USWNT dominates China, with rising stars Alyssa Thompson and Michelle Cooper proving they belong. The Women’s College World Series is heating up with two Texas teams battling it out. The French Open is in full swing—if you can find the women’s matches. (Spoiler: Carolyn is fired up about the lack of prime-time coverage.) Tune in for sports, sass, and serious shade where it’s deserved.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
The Minnesota Frost freeze out the Ottawa charge and are back-to-back PWHL Walter Cup Champions. Every game in the series went into overtime. UNC beats Northwestern to win the NCAA Lacrosse Championship. It is a family affair on so many levels. Plus, there is a Cowboy Carter Cameo as Danielle and Carolyn got rowdy at Beyonce’s concert this past week, cowboy hats and all.Schedule update! Women’s Sports Weekly will begin releasing on Wednesdays beginning June 4th. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
The WNBA season is back and already bringing the drama! The New York Liberty take down the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces, while Natasha Cloud makes herself right at home with her new squad. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever snap records and make a serious statement against the Chicago Sky.This week, the Let the Girls Play! Podcast joins Women’s Sports Weekly—and hosts Kelsey Bailey and Amelia Bane make bold championship predictions, share their favorite teams, and play the best game yet of Cut, Bench, Start. This episode is equal parts hoops and hilarity.Follow Let the Girls Play! on Spotify, YouTube, Tik Tok, and Instagram.If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
The Montreal Victoire notch their first-ever PWHL playoff win after four overtimes in the longest game the league’s ever seen. UPenn stuns powerhouse Maryland In NCAA Lacrosse to crash the NCAA Elite 8. Plus, the WNBA kicks off this week.Ultimate guest alert: Betsy Basch from the Colorado Alpenglow stops by to dish on the world of pro ultimate frisbee. Want to catch them in action? Snag tickets for their regular season finale at coloradoalpenglow.com.If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women’s Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com