The Lynx’s Hot Start, Liberty’s Early Struggles, and How the Fire Were Built, With Noa Dalzell

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 Be sure to check out Seerat's new piece on the WNBA's actual problem surrounding Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (16:30) Her pregnancy experience (46:17) Hamby-Aces (63:19) The Aces playing with stakes (73:39) Parasocial relationships with WNBA Players Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Callie Fin Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Johnson Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Dunker Spot’s Nekias Duncan to break down their biggest observations through the first month of the season, including Natasha Mack’s rise, the Fever’s struggles, and what is happening with the Chicago Sky. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Tyler DeLuca to talk through The W’s two big Thursday night games.They kick things off by discussing the much-anticipated Fever-Dream matchup (0:32) that saw Indiana emerge from its drama-filled week with a needed win. Seerat and Tyler examine the Fever leaning into their defensive identity and try to figure out whether all the chemistry issues have truly been set aside.On the Dream side, they lay out what Rhyne Howard is currently missing and also conjure up possible adjustments for Angel Reese’s role in the offense.The duo shifts gears and talks about Olivia Miles’s historic night against the Valkyries in which she drained eight 3s, setting a WNBA record in the process (32:20). They also touch on the Napheesa Collier to the Valks rumors before closing out the show with some positive affirmations. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tyler DeLuca Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to power-rank the W’s top 25 players under the age of 25. They briefly discuss Steven’s attachment to the Washington Mystics before diving headfirst into their rankings, with names including Flau’jae Johnson, Gabriela Jaquez, Azzi Fudd, and Angel Reese. Seerat and Steven close out the show debating Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers for the no. 1 spot. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Seerat is joined by CLNS’ Noa Dalzell to discuss how the Lynx continue to find ways to win, the Liberty snapping their losing streak, and deep-dive on the roster construction and success of the Portland Fire. (0:00) Intro (2:38) How the Lynx keep winning (16:12) What’s going on with the Liberty? (22:27) Positive affirmations for the Liberty (27:50) The Tempo (39:53) A deep dive on the Fire Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Noa Dalzell Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Seerat is joined by Swish Cultures’s Jordan Richard to discuss the mystery of Caitlin Clark’s injury that caused her to miss a game against the Fire, Angel Reese’s early struggles, and the Liberty’s loaded roster. (0:52) Intro (3:00) Caitlin Clark’s injury and the conversation surrounding it (16:15) The Wedgie: Angel’s struggles, an apology for Kiki Rice and Olivia Miles (45:54) MIP Race: Brittney Sykes vs. Chennedy Carter (51:32) Liberty’s depth (1:10:54) Positive affirmations for the Sun Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Jordan Richard Producer: Stefan Anderson Production Support: Oscar De La Luz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices