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This episode of the podcast dives into the WNBA playoffs, focusing on the semi-final series between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx, and the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces. The hosts highlight key players and storylines to watch for in the upcoming games, including the physicality of Connecticut's defense against Minnesota's offensive fluidity and the Aces' ability to overcome their struggles and win at home. The episode then shifts to listener feedback on a previous interview with USA Today columnist Christine Brennan. Listeners express frustration with Brennan's coverage of the WNBA and her inability to acknowledge her mistakes, highlighting the importance of journalists being mindful of the issues plaguing the league, such as racism, misogyny, and homophobia. The episode concludes with a special group chat featuring Lisa Beignton and Shimmie Miller, a married couple who both work in sports broadcasting. They discuss their experiences working together, their thoughts on the WNBA playoffs, and their favorite player fashion choices.
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WNBA Playoffs: Sun vs. Lynx, Liberty vs. Aces
The episode discusses the WNBA playoffs, focusing on the semi-final series between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx, and the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces. It highlights key players and storylines to watch for in the upcoming games.
Power Couple Group Chat: Lisa Beignton and Shimmie Miller
The episode features a special group chat with Lisa Beignton and Shimmie Miller, a married couple who both work in sports broadcasting. They discuss their experiences working together, their thoughts on the WNBA playoffs, and their favorite player fashion choices.
Listener Feedback on Christine Brennan Interview
The hosts share listener feedback on their previous episode featuring USA Today columnist Christine Brennan. Listeners express frustration with Brennan's coverage of the WNBA and her inability to acknowledge her mistakes.
Keywords
WNBA Playoffs
The semi-final series between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx, and the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces.
Power Couple
A term used to describe a couple who are both successful in their respective fields, often in a similar industry. In this context, it refers to Lisa Beignton and Shimmie Miller, both prominent figures in sports broadcasting.
Christine Brennan
A USA Today columnist who has been criticized for her coverage of the WNBA.
Listener Feedback
Listeners express frustration with Brennan's coverage of the WNBA and her inability to acknowledge her mistakes.
Intangibles
Non-quantifiable qualities or factors that contribute to success, often in sports. Shimmie Miller uses this term to describe Angel Reese's resilience, heart, and motor, which she believes have translated well to the WNBA.
Yes, And
A technique used in improv comedy and communication to build upon ideas and create a collaborative environment. Doug Ratcliffe suggests that Christine Brennan could benefit from using this technique in her interviews with WNBA players.
Q&A
What are the key storylines to watch for in the WNBA semi-final series?
The Sun and Lynx series will focus on the physicality of Connecticut's defense against Minnesota's offensive fluidity. The Liberty and Aces series will be a test of whether the Aces can overcome their struggles and find a way to win at home.
What are some of the key takeaways from the listener feedback on the Christine Brennan interview?
Listeners expressed frustration with Brennan's coverage of the WNBA and her inability to acknowledge her mistakes. They also highlighted the importance of journalists being mindful of the issues plaguing the league, such as racism, misogyny, and homophobia.
Show Notes
Introducing Group Chat: Sidepieces to Mainpieces with Lisa Byington & Shimmy Miller from Good Game with Sarah Spain.
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Chicago Sky commentators and power couple Lisa Byington and Shimmy Miller join Sarah to discuss the roses and thorns of working with each other, what the Sky needs to do to entice players to stick around, and why everyone knowing where and how to watch women’s sports is important. Plus zit stickers, the best kind of sellouts, and the responses slices sent in following Sarah’s interview with Christine Brennan.
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