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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.
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In this special bonus episode, Seerat welcomes back Mark Schindler to talk about this big weekend of college hoops. They kick off the show by discussing JuJu Watkins’s learning curve in her sophomore season ahead of USC’s big matchup with UCLA (2:45). Later, they discuss the top eight teams that have the best shot at winning the national championship (34:05). They close out the show debating how UConn is using Paige Bueckers (54:28).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Mark Schindler
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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This week, Seerat welcomes Callie Fin, Aces beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. They discuss Callie’s exclusive interview with A’Ja Wilson, during which it was revealed that they didn’t have “it” during training camp to complete the three-peat (2:18). Later on they get into the potential wish list for the team after losing Tiffany Hayes and Kate Martin to the Valkyries this offseason (24:36).
Callie also shares what it was like to cover A’ja Wilson’s jersey retirement ceremony and the connection she has with the community in South Carolina (36:45).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Callie Fin
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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After a chaotic week in WNBA free agency, Seerat welcomes Steve Jones Jr. of the 'Dunker Spot' podcast. They kick off the show by discussing the new-look Indiana Fever, who recently acquired DeWanna Bonner, Sophie Cunningham, and Natasha Howard (0:40).
Then, they discuss the Las Vegas Aces and what they can do to get back to championship form while talking about the lack of moves from the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx (18:28). Later, they look at the teams and "accidentally" power rank them (38:30).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Steve Jones Jr.
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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With lots of movement happening in women’s hoops, Seerat comes into this week fired up and breaks it all down for you. First, she welcomes Chaunte’l Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast to discuss the Connecticut Sun trading Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury (0:40). Then, they react in real time to Brittney Griner joining the Atlanta Dream (11:13). Later, they discuss the L.A. Sparks’ big splash, as they acquired Kelsey Plum (19:22).
Then, Seerat speaks with former Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder, who discusses retirement life, retiring Caitlin Clark’s number, and what it was like to coach her en route to the Final Four (53:51). Then, she discusses Kate Martin, the value she had at Iowa, and why she believes the Valkyries selected her in the W expansion draft (1:14:10).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Chauny Powell and Lisa Bluder
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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This week, Seerat welcomes Defector Media’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss the opening weekend of Unrivaled. They discuss the league's presentation, the television rights, and how it premiered at the right time (0:50). Later, they talk WNBA free agency, and potential landing spots for Chennedy Carter, Brittney Griner, and Satou Sabally (35:37).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Seerat starts the show by sending love to everyone affected by the fires in Los Angeles (0:48). Then she welcomes No Cap Space women’s hoops writer Tyler DeLuca to discuss the interesting offseason happening in the W, including:
The missing Photoshop jersey swaps from WNBA fans on social media (4:30)
The Indiana Fever’s free agency pitch this offseason (6:15)
The bidding war for Satou Sabally (8:40)
The Valkyries building a contender right out of the gate (19:00)
Kelsey Plum’s pending free agency (26:07)
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Tyler DeLuca
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Happy New Year, hoops fans! Seerat kicks off 2025 with Zora Stephenson, and they start the show by discussing the landscape of the upcoming WNBA draft and who can be the no. 1 pick (2:03). They discuss whether Olivia Miles or Paige Bueckers can break Caitlin Clark’s triple-double rookie record in the WNBA next year (18:03). Later, they discuss the upcoming game between Tennessee and LSU (22:37) and then look at teams that can make the most noise in March (33:00). They close out the show with Zora discussing her play-by-play career and the evolution of women’s basketball (53:36).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Zora Stephenson
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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What a year in women’s basketball it’s been! Seerat shares her favorite moments, from JuJu Watkins’s and Caitlin Clark's NCAA records to a record-setting year in the WNBA led by A’ja Wilson.
Read Seerat’s 10 biggest moments in women’s basketball on The Ringer dot com.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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1This week, Seerat welcomes Chauny Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast, and they kick off the show with a real conversation about Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma (1:51). Then Chauny talks about her South Carolina Gamecocks and Dawn Staley’s influence in South Carolina (21:57). Later they discuss USC and how it is win or bust this year as they preview its big matchup with UConn this weekend (31:32).
They close the show by discussing Caitlin Clark's comments in TIME magazine, the discourse around them, and their favorite moments of the year (44:58).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Chaunte’l Powell
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Natalie Nakase on Building the Golden State Valkyries. Plus, Hunter Cruse on the Valks and Aces.
This week, Seerat takes a closer look at the newly assembled Golden Stake Valkyries! First, she speaks with their head coach, Natalie Nakase, who discusses the team’s thought process on putting together a roster for an expansion team, the three non-negotiable qualities for her team, and reuniting with Kate Martin from the Aces. Nakase then talks about her time with the LA Clippers, and the incredibly valuable lessons she learned from Jerry West (1:28).
Later, Seerat welcomes WNBA draft expert Hunter Cruse to break down the Valkyries' expansion draft and how it will position the team for a championship run sooner than later. Finally, they look at Las Vegas Aces' and what they will look like after losing key members of their team (46:15).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Natalie Nakase and Hunter Cruse
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Ahead of this week’s expansion draft, Seerat is joined by Nekias Duncan. They start by questioning what adding another franchise in the Valkyries means for the league. Then they run through the league and look at teams that have tough decisions to make concerning who to protect from the expansion draft. Briefly, they later touch on the rest of the teams in the league.
(11:50) Sparks
(21:50) Dream
(37:25) Wings
(41:20) Sky
(46:41) Sun
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Nekias Duncan
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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Hey hoops fans, Seerat has a very special bonus episode for you as she chats with the CEOs of the Unrivaled league, Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell, about what fans can expect from the league, its unique All-Star Game weekend, balancing being partners in life and business, and whether or not Caitlin Clark will be a part of the league. Later on, Napheesa discusses the WNBA Finals, holding in her emotions during the game, and being with other UConn greats during Geno Auriemma’s celebration.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Napheesa Collier and Alex Bazzell
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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This week, Seerat rolls solo and discusses Hannah Hidalgo's epic performance against JuJu Watkins in Notre Dame’s big win over USC.
Then, she discusses UCLA’s win over South Carolina and the tension between Dawn Staley and MiLaysia Fulwiley.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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This week, Seerat welcomes two guests following the results of the WNBA Draft lottery. First, she speaks with The Ringer’s Mirin Fader to talk Paige Bueckers, the presumptive number one pick in the WNBA Draft. They discuss her style of play and how Geno Auriemma has called on her to be more “selfish” in her last year at UConn (0:46). Later, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss the options available for the second and third picks of the draft currently held by the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky (28:25.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Mirin Fader and Sabreena Merchant
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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This week, Seerat taps in with WNBA draft scribe Mark Schindler to talk about the highs and lows of the USC women’s basketball team led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen (1:09). Later, Mark shares his 2025 mock draft, explains why Paige Bueckers is not the only surefire star in this class (30:13), and discusses how the world champion New York Liberty will look to protect everyone (1:04:24).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Mark Schindler
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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This week, Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Van Lathan, as they kick off the show discussing the origins of Van’s W fandom and which teams he follows most (3:01). Then, they discuss the infamous controversy surrounding the referees in this year’s Finals (4:28). Later, they do a deep dive into how the current WNBA is comparable to the 1970s NBA (7:24), how Caitlin Clark doesn’t actually have someone to complete a Bird-Magic rivalry (14:23), and the growing excitement surrounding JuJu Watkins (21:21).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Van Lathan
Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Seerat has two special guests this week! First, she chats with Indiana Fever beat writer Scott Agness, who discusses the plethora of head coaching vacancies around the league, Christie Sides's time in Indiana, and Stephanie White’s potential fit for the Fever (1:14).
Then, Seerat welcomes Fever point guard Lexie Hull, who discusses her friendship with Caitlin Clark, Sides’s departure, the rising popularity of the Fever and the WNBA as a whole, growing up with a twin, and much more (38:27)!
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Lexie Hull and Scott Agness
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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As expected, the WNBA players are opting out of their current CBA. To wade through the muddy financial waters, longtime ESPN WNBA reporter Michael Voepel joins Seerat Sohi to discuss the timing of this decision, what the WNBA players want from their next deal, how difficult it might be for the players to secure what they want, and what made the 2024 season the most transformative in WNBA history (00:00).
Then, New York native Ros Gold-Onwude tells Seerat what it was like to watch her hometown team capture their first WNBA championship. She also gives her take on the CBA negotiations and the WNBA’s insane growth this season (46:25).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guests: Michael Voepel and Ros Gold-Onwude
Producers: Erika Cervantes and Troy Farkas
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Seerat is back for an immediate reaction to the conclusion of the 2024 WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx.
She recaps the first half of Game 5 for the Liberty and their rocky start, Sabrina Ionescu’s historic 1-of-19 performance, and Breanna Stewart's free throws. Then, she dives into what they did right with Nyara Sabally stepping up and Jonquel Jones locking up Finals MVP (3:20).
Later, she shares what we saw from the Minnesota Lynx and discusses Alanna Smith’s injury, Napheesa Collier’s impressive performance, and what happened in overtime (20:51).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Erika Cervantes
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Seerat fires up the mic minutes after the Minnesota Lynx pushed the WNBA Finals and the New York Liberty to a Game 5 and talks through all the happenings of an absolutely epic Game 4.
She kicks things off discussing Napheesa Collier's 40-minute marathon performance (1:43) before touching on Courtney Williams and the rest of the Lynx's much-needed contributions (5:45). Seerat then flips over to the Liberty perspective and the questionable lineup decision that may have cost them the game (9:42).
Before signing off for the night, Seerat looks ahead to Game 5 in Brooklyn and sorts out her final thoughts on who will end the weekend as WNBA Champions (20:36).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Producer: Ben Cruz
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