Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie

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The Satou Sabally interview | Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie Jun 12, 2025

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Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally sits down with Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines presented by Microsoft Copilot to discuss her new chapter in Phoenix and the WNBA today.

The two cover Satou’s offseason trade from the Wings, why she believes Phoenix can contend, which other players she admires in the WNBA, her style of trash talk, training with Jimmy Butler, and much more.

You can find out more about Copilot here: https://copilot.microsoft.com/chats/cmmluw6jgy9 #wnba #womenssports #womensbasketball There’s a gap between how people talk about the W and how fans actually experience it. Between the Lines is here to close it. Hosted by the legendary Lisa Leslie, this weekly podcast serves up unfiltered takes, expert insight, and candid interviews for the true fans of the game. Made by people who love the W, for those who can't live without it. Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?

Lisa and Chiney share all their early WNBA takes Jun 06, 2025

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Chiney Ogwumike joins Lisa Leslie on the first episode of Between the Lines presented by Microsoft Copilot to discuss the biggest trends and storylines of the WNBA season so far. They breakdown the New York Liberty’s hot start, how the Indiana Fever can adjust without Caitlin Clark, which teams on the bottom of the standings surprise them, why this Rookie of the Year race might be tighter than anyone expected, and much more.

You can find out more about Copilot here: https://copilot.microsoft.com/chats/cmmluw6jgy9

Introducing Snacks Season 3 May 09, 2022

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Snacks is back! Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams are NWSL champions, USWNT teammates, Olympic medalists, and former roommates. Through candid (and often humorous) conversations with their teammates and friends, Snacks with Lynn and Sam gives listeners unprecedented insight into two of soccer’s biggest stars as they navigate life, sports and everything in between.

Introducing The Players' Pod with Kelley O'Hara Apr 14, 2022

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The Players’ Pod features candid conversations with some of the biggest names in women’s sports. Hosted by two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Kelley O’Hara, The Players’ Pod takes you behind the scenes and into the minds of the movers and shakers on the frontiers of the space. These are Olympians and World Champions, pioneering executives and legends of their sport, sharing the untold stories behind their success.

A'ja Wilson & Harris Pastides Mar 23, 2022

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Coach Staley is joined by South Carolina great and WNBA All-Star A’ja Wilson to talk about the Gamecock’s path to the Sweet Sixteen, Wilson’s advice to the current team for surviving and advancing, plus who she is looking forward to seeing in the WNBA. Then, USC President Harris Pastides joins the podcast to discuss the importance of college sports to the university, his support of NIL policies, and he and Coach bond over what they love most about the University of South Carolina.

Host: Dawn Staley

Guests: A'ja Wilson, Harris Pastides

Producer/Editor: Ambre Moton

Executive Producer: Alexys Featster

Bonus Episode: NCAA Tournament talk with Teresa Edwards Mar 18, 2022

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On the eve of March Madness, Coach Staley chats with Team USA teammate and friend Teresa Edwards about the 2022 NCAA Tournament bracket, the evolution of the tournament over the years, and what true equity in college hoops would look like. Plus, Teresa provides insight into what it’s like being a student athlete during the month of March.

Host: Dawn Staley

Guest: Teresa Edwards

Producer/Editor: Ambre Moton

Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

Teresa Edwards & General Martin Dempsey Mar 16, 2022

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Coach Staley is joined by friend and former teammate Teresa Edwards to reflect on their time on Team USA. Then, retired Army General Martin Dempsey joins the podcast to discuss his role as the Chairman of USA Basketball’s Board of Directors, his favorite Team USA moments, and how his military service relates to hoops. Plus, he shares a personal story about interacting with Bill Bradley on the basketball court.

Host: Dawn Staley

Guests: Teresa Edwards, Gen. Martin Dempsey

Producer/Editor: Ambre Moton

Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

Sheryl Swoopes Mar 09, 2022

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Coach Staley reflects on the SEC Tournament and looks ahead to March Madness before being joined by hoops legend Sheryl Swoopes. The two basketball greats and long-time friends reminisce about their time on Team USA, discuss Becky Hammon’s future coaching the Aces, and explain the power behind the Air Swoopes.

Host: Dawn Staley

Guest: Sheryl Swoopes

Producer/Editor: Ambre Moton

Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

President Bill Clinton & Reggie Love Mar 02, 2022

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Coach Staley discusses the college basketball postseason before being joined by a pair of special guests. First, former President Bill Clinton stops by to talk about being a #GirlDad, some secrets of Air Force One, and the keys to being a good leader. Then, former Obama staffer and Duke basketball and football player Reggie Love joins NETLIFE to talk about introducing President Obama to Jay-Z, debating paying college players with NCAA President Mark Emmert, and who the best player at President Obama’s legendary 50th birthday basketball game was — and yes, it was a female hooper.

Host: Dawn Staley

Producer/Editor: Ambre Moton

Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

Sheryl Swoopes & Butch Bowers Feb 23, 2022

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Coach Staley is joined by the legendary Sheryl Swoopes — a 4x WNBA Champion, 3x MVP, 3x Olympic gold medalist and basketball Hall of Famer — to discuss the current NCAA Player of the Year debate. Then, decorated attorney and National Guardsman Butch Bowers joins NETLIFE to have a conversation about negotiating Coach Staley’s historic contract extension, pay equity, what makes the University of South Carolina so special, and what it means to him to be a #GirlDad.

Host: Dawn Staley

Producer/Editor: Ambre Moton

Executive Producer: Alexys Feaster

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