Episode 48: Unserious

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 WNBA CHAMPIONS, THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES! And while we’re sad for our Atlanta Dream pookies, we’re not hating! This week we cover: - the cinematic nature of Games 6 and 7 of the Finals - singing the praises of the Valkyries and Coach Natalie Nakase for making history - mourning the Atlanta Dream - looking forward to Unrivaled’s 2027 Season! Follow us on IG @theeunmatchedpodCREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy Dieyi Producer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole #theeUNMATCHEDpod

We officially have ourselves a real Finals series! After feeling the high highs of the Atlanta Dream’s victories last week, we are now feeling the low lows. With the Golden State Valkyries currently sitting at 3-2, things are looking dire for our faves. This week, Kat and Cy discuss the adjustments that Valkyries Head Coach Natalie Nakase made for her team, and how Dream Head Coach Karl Smesko needs to step it up. Also, Game 6 happening on a Thursday afternoon? Y’all are not serious. Follow us on IG @theeunmatchedpod CREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy Dieyi Producer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole #theeUNMATCHEDpod

This episode is simply an hour-long Angel Reese glazefest. You’ve been warned. Follow us on IG @theeunmatchedpod CREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy Dieyi Producer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole #theeUNMATCHEDpod

Not one, but TWO sweeps? Yeah, we didn’t see none of this coming. This week we’re getting into: all 48 players for Unrivaled’s 2027 season have been revealed! Big Mama done gone on to glory 🚌😭 WNBA Semifinals ATL vs. GSV, who we got? (spoiler alert: DREAM IN 6) Follow us on IG @theeunmatchedpod CREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy Dieyi Producer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole #theeUNMATCHEDpod

We are BACK, BACK, BACK AGAIN!After a lengthy and much-needed hiatus, our hosts Kat and Cy have returned to cover the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. But before we get into it, we have major Unrivaled news to go over.This week we’re talking about:new players coming in for Unrivaled’s 2027 seasonthe 8-city Unrivaled tour! (and our thoughts about the somewhat messy rollout lol)WNBA Playoffs first-round matchupsour predictions for the rest of the postseasonFollow us on IG @theeunmatchedpod CREDITS:  Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy Dieyi Producer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole #theeUNMATCHEDpod 

Between the Chicago Sky imploding, one of our faves getting waived, and CONGRESS somehow getting involved in league affairs… it’s been a messy time in the W lately.In this episode we cover:Unrivaled news! Who’s playing in 2027 and what do they have cooking for WNBA All-Star Weeken?The All-Star game roster and who we felt was left outSkylar Diggins letting the choppa singChennedy Carter getting waived from the AcesThe endless racist drama surrounding Caitlin ClarkHighlighting Marina Mabrey in our Unrivaled Leap segment Follow us on IG, Threads, and YouTube @theeunmatchedpodCREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy DieyiProducer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole

Now that we’re a quarter of the way into the W season, it’s becoming more and more clear which teams are rising to the occasion, which teams are at their heels, and which teams are failing to meet the moment.In this episode we cover:Gabby Williams is Unrivaled! And apparently Azzi Fudd is not?Olivia Miles talking her talk and walking her walkThe upcoming Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game and how it’s giving us 2023 vibesHighlighting Brittney Sykes in our Unrivaled Leap segmentFollow us on IG, Threads, and YouTube @theeunmatchedpodCREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy DieyiProducer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole

We’re several weeks into the 2026 WNBA season, and the level of competition is through the roof. Listen as we get into the ever changing standings, the new rookie class, and our favorite games of the season so far. We also introduce our Unrivaled Leap segment, where we shoutout our Unrivaled alumni who are currently making big waves in the W.Join us on IG, Threads, and YouTube @theeunmatchedpodCREDITSHosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy DieyiProducer: Kat NicholasEditors: Cy Dieyi (video), Kat Nicholas (audio)Cover Art: Ari Kole

It’s that time of the year again! The 2026 WNBA season is upon us, and Thee UNMATCHED Pod is back to cover it all. And this time WE’RE ON VIDEO (Check out our YouTube channel)!Join our hosts Kat Nicholas and Cy Dieyi as we get into a pre-season chat. We cover the historic new CBA and the well-deserved victories achieved by the WNBPA. We then discuss the CRAZY free agency week, starting with the juggernaut that was Angel Reese being traded to the Atlanta Dream. We finish off with sharing which teams we have our eyes on this season.Follow us on IG, Threads, and YouTube @theeunmatchedpodCREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy DieyiProducer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Cy Dieyi Cover Art: Ari Kole 

And with that, the 2026 Unrivaled season has come to a close! In our SEASON FINALE, we sing the praises of our new Unrivaled Champions, the Mist Basketball Club! We cover the highs and lows of the 2026 playoffs, including the very electrifying (and very New York Liberty heavy) Semifinals in Brooklyn. Thank you to all of our listeners, new and old, for rocking with us this season! We’ll be back with new episodes this summer to cover the WNBA (no matter how late it starts lol). Don’t forget to get your tickets to our FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW in Brooklyn on March 11th at The Bush. You can purchase them here: https://partiful.com/e/S5dPJ8imCx4baBNZkH1A?c=R8ZfW2Mn Follow us on IG and Threads @theeunmatchedpod CREDITS: Hosts: Kat Nicholas, Cy Dieyi Producer: Kat Nicholas Editor: Kat Nicholas Cover Art: Ari Kole #theeUNMATCHEDpod