Full Circle

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah discuss the latest in the ongoing CBA negotiations and breakdown some of things holding up an agreement from being reached. Later the ladies discuss how and why Athletes Unlimited has become such an important part of the women’s basketball ecosystem, and how Lexie drafted her team for week one. Finally, things draw to a close as Lexie and Mariah give out their flowers for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah react to not only what’s going on in Minnesota, but also the reaction of athletes, specifically Breanna Stewart using her platform to protest the to protest the recent events. Later, the ladies discuss the role of athletes and public figures as it pertains to speaking on social issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah reflect on the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the expectations to continue to keep his message alive. They also discuss growing up and navigating as black girls in predominantly white spaces. Later, the ladies discuss updates in the Unrivaled standings before giving out their flowers for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lexie and Mariah are back for another episode of Full Circle. The ladies kick things off with a discussion about Netflix’s ‘His and Hers’ as well as the ‘Sinners’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ battle at awards shows. Later, they get into basketball including discussions about which Unrivaled team will give the Rose a run for their money. Later, they briefly discus CBA negotiations and give out flowers for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lexie and Mariah are back for the first Full Circle of 2026! And to kick things off, the ladies are talking New Year's resolutions and celebrating Mariah’s TikTok award. Later, they dive into unrivaled season kicking off, why people hate greatness, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Azzi and Ashanti bring Coach Geno Auriemma into the FAFO studio, and he shows a side fans usually don't get to see. Geno opens up about what Azzi is really like in practice, why he rarely has to yell at her, and what he hopes to see from her in her last season. The crew mix laughs with real talk — diving into NIL, the transfer portal, and how the game is shifting — before putting Geno through a no-escape lightning round. Expect shimmy debates, his thoughts on his TikTok edits and Azzi's on court moment that made him say 'What The Fudd?'"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your pajamas and hot cocoa, because today is a special Christmas Eve edition of Full Circle! Listen as Lexie and Mariah discuss their favorite holiday traditions. Happy Holidays!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this re-run episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah sit down with Terri Jackson, the Executive Director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association. They dive into Terri’s journey with the player's union, how she prepared for this role, the trials and tribulations of CBA negotiations, and why backing player moms and retirees is a must. The three break down the top priorities for players heading into CBA discussions, the misconceptions surrounding new leagues like AU and Unrivaled, and what the WNBA could look like in the next decade. This episode originally published Febuary 12, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Azzi and Ashanti are joined by basketball icon Sue Bird, and it’s giving legend energy from the jump. They swap UConn stories — yes, the CD games, the pantyhose era, all of it — and talk about how much the game (and the world) has changed since Sue’s college days. Sue opens up about leadership, what confidence really looks like, and how to handle the pressure that comes with being that girl on and off the court. Azzi and Ashanti even force Sue to rate some of her classic fits throughout the years.    Check out Sue's Podcasts! A Touch More- https://www.atouchmore.com/ Bird's Eye View- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-eye-view-with-sue-bird/id1812530040  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the season finale of Full Circle, and to celebrate, Lexie and Mariah are sharing their origin stories. Mariah shares her journey with Hoops for Hotties, while Lexie shares her college basketball journey along with her start with social media. Later, the ladies discuss what they’ve learned about current sports fandom as well as some of the "Wicked: For Good” backlash. As things draw to a close, Lexie and Mariah discuss CBA updates followed by their goals for the next season of Full Circle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie is joined by Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown. Along the way, they discuss growing up in a basketball household, her time coached under Kim Mulkey at Baylor, and the ups and downs of her career. Kalani also speaks on her first WNBA Finals run and what’s next for her. Tune in to hear her journey — as unfiltered and real as the game she plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah open the show discussing the latest news in CBA negotiations. Then, the duo dive into women’s college basketball! They address shake ups in the top 25 rankings, players to keep your eye on, and how NIL has disrupted college sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah are joined by ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter! The three dive into Lexie and Andraya’s childhood friendship and Andraya’s basketball career. They also discuss Andraya’s career ending injuries at Tennessee and her transition to sports broadcasting. Later, they get into Andraya’s success with the Big Three as well as general WNBA conversation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose are live from Brandweek sharing their takes on the growing pains of the WNBA – from CBA negotiations and player support to the changes in media coverage. They reflect on the future of women’s sports, and the importance of creating a platform where players can take back the mic and advocate for better conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah kick things off with a quick celebration of Lexie’s birthday! Then they discuss the Seattle Storm hiring Sonia Raman as head coach and the New York Liberty’s vacant coach position. They also dive into the future landscape of the W for coaches with so many players in free agency and the new CBA potentially giving more power to the players. Later, they discuss expansion teams and which new team will win a WNBA title first.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Lexie and Mariah are answering your submitted questions! Are the Aces a dynasty? What would you like to see more of in the W next season? What would a WNBA lockout look like? All these questions and more are on the menu for today’s mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah give flowers to the 2025 WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces! Along the way, they praise both A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young for leading the team to their third championship in 4 years. Lexie and Mariah also take some time to reflect on what went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in this series. Later, they discuss the state of relations between players and owners ahead of the CBA expiring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose check in on the WNBA finals. They discuss the Mercury’s challenges in the finals against the Aces and join the conversation around Napheesa Collier’s recent comments about Commissioner Cathy Engelbert during her exit interview. They also discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlight player performances, and dig into the impact of officiating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie opens the show reminding the haters to put some respect on her name! Then the ladies discuss what to expect in game five as the Aces and Fever duke it out for a chance to make the WNBA Finals. Later, they discuss the Mercury making the finals, what elimination means for the Lynx, and of course all the referee controversy coming from the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah discuss the Storm’s season coming to a close and the coaching staff being let go after playoff elimination. They also discuss A’ja Wilson’s historic fourth MVP award. Along the way, the ladies discuss the rest of the first round, including the Atlanta Dream getting bounced by the Indiana Fever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.