Getting TEA’d Up with Arike Ogunbowale

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A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier have reached the final episode of season two of Tea with A & Phee. The ladies look back at the 2021 season, from having fans back in the stands to their respective playoff runs. A'ja and Napheesa then recap the year and look ahead to the future of the WNBA, sharing changes they'd like to see as the league continues to grow. Plus, both stars spill the tea on what they've been up to since the season ended.  Hosts: A'ja Wilson & Napheesa Collier Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are laying low for the week while the WNBA Finals are playing, but the tea is still hot! Phee is here with a few quick reminders before she and A'ja are back for next week's season finale of Tea with A & Phee.

Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson sit down with Denver Nuggets star and Phee's childhood friend Michael Porter Jr., who spills the tea on last year's chippy playoff series between Denver and Portland, how he was able to predict his NBA 2K rating, and his own podcast Curious Mike. Plus, A'ja and Phee compare the WNBA regular season to what it's like during the playoffs and flashback to the horrors of college basketball conditioning.  Hosts: A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Guest: Michael Porter Jr. Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson are joined by fellow Team USA gold medalist Chelsea Gray, who spills the tea on who was winning card games in Tokyo, her views on load management, and what it was like to have her WNBA free agency documented on camera. Plus, A'ja and Phee look back on the WNBA season, discuss WNBA Top Shot, and shine a light on some of the heroines of the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Hosts: A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Guest: Chelsea Gray Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are joined by USWNT member and fellow Just Women's Sports podcast host Kelley O'Hara to discuss how they celebrate big wins, why Kelley loves being a pro athlete in Washington D.C., and what it was like to pose in the ESPN Body Issue. Plus, A'ja and Phee discover they both love a commonly-loved Halloween candy, and they get a jump on planning this year's costumes.  Hosts: A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Guest: Kelley O'Hara Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are joined by former professional baseball player Chris Singleton, who talks about his experience as a pro athlete, transitioning into his career as a motivational speaker, and how he's channeled the experience of losing his mother to a hate crime into an opportunity to spread love as part of his social justice work. A and Phee also discuss the importance of learning from history in order to make future change, while Phee gives her best pitch to entice Naomi Osaka to come to a Lynx game. Hosts: A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Guest: Chris Singleton Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are joined by Olympic gold medalists Jrue and Lauren (née Cheney) Holiday, who may be the definition of #couplegoals. Jrue spills the tea on his quick turnaround between winning a NBA title and heading to Tokyo for the Olympics, while Lauren shares a never-before-heard story from her playing days on the USWNT. The Holidays also discuss the Jrue and Lauren Holiday fund and explain how listeners can get involved. Plus, A and Phee spill some tea about being in the Olympic bubble with the men's Team USA basketball squad in Tokyo.  Hosts: A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Guest: Jrue and Lauren Holiday Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are joined by NBA star Ja Morant to discuss his plans for bringing a title to Memphis, why his father was his first hater, and his docuseries Promiseland. Plus, A'ja and Phee discuss Naomi Osaka's continued fight for mental health awareness in professional sports, find inspiration in the longevity of Carli Lloyd's soccer career and critique Kanye's newest album, Donda. Hosts: A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Guest: Ja Morant Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are back in the U.S. and ready to spill the tea on celebrating their first Olympic gold medals and share their thoughts on the inaugural WNBA Commissioner's Cup. Then All-Star MVP Arike Ogunbowale joins the podcast to talk about investing in women's sports, her penchant for drawing technical fouls, and whether Milwaukee is ready for the WNBA team. Plus, find out if Arike spills the tea on who in the W needs a fashion makeover.  Hosts: A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Guest: Arike Ogunbowale Producer: Ambre Moton Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster