The Ringer WNBA Show

What Paige Bueckers Will Bring to the Dallas Wings and Options for the Sparks and Sky in the Draft Nov 20, 2024

This week, Seerat welcomes two guests following the results of the WNBA Draft lottery. First, she speaks with The Ringer’s Mirin Fader to talk Paige Bueckers, the presumptive number one pick in the WNBA Draft. They discuss her style of play and how Geno Auriemma has called on her to be more “selfish” in her last year at UConn (0:46). Later, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss the options available for the second and third picks of the draft currently held by the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky (28:25.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Mirin Fader and Sabreena Merchant

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The WNBA Fan’s Guide to College Basketball Nov 13, 2024

This week, Seerat taps in with WNBA draft scribe Mark Schindler to talk about the highs and lows of the USC women’s basketball team led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen (1:09). Later, Mark shares his 2025 mock draft, explains why Paige Bueckers is not the only surefire star in this class (30:13), and discusses how the world champion New York Liberty will look to protect everyone (1:04:24).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Mark Schindler

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The Lack of an Actual Caitlin Clark Rival and the Buzz Around JuJu Watkins Nov 06, 2024

This week, Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Van Lathan, as they kick off the show discussing the origins of Van’s W fandom and which teams he follows most (3:01). Then, they discuss the infamous controversy surrounding the referees in this year’s Finals (4:28). Later, they do a deep dive into how the current WNBA is comparable to the 1970s NBA (7:24), how Caitlin Clark doesn’t actually have someone to complete a Bird-Magic rivalry (14:23), and the growing excitement surrounding JuJu Watkins (21:21).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Van Lathan

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Stephanie White’s Potential Fever Fit. Plus, Lexie Hull on Caitlin Clark's Friendship and Christie Sides's Departure Oct 30, 2024

Seerat has two special guests this week! First, she chats with Indiana Fever beat writer Scott Agness, who discusses the plethora of head coaching vacancies around the league, Christie Sides's time in Indiana, and Stephanie White’s potential fit for the Fever (1:14).

Then, Seerat welcomes Fever point guard Lexie Hull, who discusses her friendship with Caitlin Clark, Sides’s departure, the rising popularity of the Fever and the WNBA as a whole, growing up with a twin, and much more (38:27)!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Lexie Hull and Scott Agness

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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How the WNBA’s Contract Negotiations Could Play Out. Plus, Ros Gold-Onwude on the WNBA’s Growing Pains. Oct 22, 2024

As expected, the WNBA players are opting out of their current CBA. To wade through the muddy financial waters, longtime ESPN WNBA reporter Michael Voepel joins Seerat Sohi to discuss the timing of this decision, what the WNBA players want from their next deal, how difficult it might be for the players to secure what they want, and what made the 2024 season the most transformative in WNBA history (00:00).

Then, New York native Ros Gold-Onwude tells Seerat what it was like to watch her hometown team capture their first WNBA championship. She also gives her take on the CBA negotiations and the WNBA’s insane growth this season (46:25).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Michael Voepel and Ros Gold-Onwude

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Troy Farkas

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New York Liberty Are the 2024 WNBA Champions! Oct 21, 2024

Seerat is back for an immediate reaction to the conclusion of the 2024 WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx.

She recaps the first half of Game 5 for the Liberty and their rocky start, Sabrina Ionescu’s historic 1-of-19 performance, and Breanna Stewart's free throws. Then, she dives into what they did right with Nyara Sabally stepping up and Jonquel Jones locking up Finals MVP (3:20).

Later, she shares what we saw from the Minnesota Lynx and discusses Alanna Smith’s injury, Napheesa Collier’s impressive performance, and what happened in overtime (20:51).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The Finals Are Going to Game 5! Napheesa Collier and the Lynx Survive an Epic Game 4 Oct 19, 2024

Seerat fires up the mic minutes after the Minnesota Lynx pushed the WNBA Finals and the New York Liberty to a Game 5 and talks through all the happenings of an absolutely epic Game 4.

She kicks things off discussing Napheesa Collier's 40-minute marathon performance (1:43) before touching on Courtney Williams and the rest of the Lynx's much-needed contributions (5:45). Seerat then flips over to the Liberty perspective and the questionable lineup decision that may have cost them the game (9:42).

Before signing off for the night, Seerat looks ahead to Game 5 in Brooklyn and sorts out her final thoughts on who will end the weekend as WNBA Champions (20:36).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Post–Game 2 Decompression and Strategies Heading Into Game 3 Oct 15, 2024

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Ben Pickman to recap the status of the Finals after two games between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty. They break down Sabrina Ionescu’s relationship with the crowd, Napheesa Collier’s turnover percentage, and how the officiating played a role in Game 2 (20:42). Later, they discuss what adjustments each team needs to make and preview Game 3 (34:32).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Ben Pickman

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Lynx Win or Liberty Collapse? Reactions to a Wild Finals Game 1. Oct 11, 2024

Welcome to the “urgency edition” of The Ringer WNBA Show. Seerat is in New York and links up with WNBA scribe Owen Pence to share their immediate reactions to an epic Game 1 of the Finals (1:42). First, they discuss Courtney Williams’s historic performance leading the Lynx to an 18-point comeback win over the Liberty (3:17). Then, they talk about Napheesa Collier being Breanna Stewart’s kryptonite (16:49). Later, they do a deep dive into what caused the Liberty’s collapse (25:16) and how they will need to respond in a Game 2 do-or-die (45:50).

They close the show with highlights of WNBA commissioner Catherine Engelbert’s press conference (53:56).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Owen Pence

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Complete Liberty-Lynx WNBA Finals Preview Oct 09, 2024

The WNBA Finals are set! Seerat welcomes Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano to the pod to preview the 2024 WNBA Finals!

First, Seerat checks in with Shea, who is still mourning the Aces' loss (1:!5). Next up is a temperature check with Jason on how confident he is in his Liberty (3:23).

Then they discuss Napheesa Collier’s underrated play and how she can be effective in the Finals (6:57). Then they discuss Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty’s journey back after falling short a year ago (18:00). They close the show with who will be the series X factors and each share their series predictions (38:49).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Liberty Advance to Finals and Lynx-Sun Game 5 Predictions Oct 07, 2024

Seerat is joined by Alicia Jay from CBS’s ‘We Need to Talk Now’ to hit on the Liberty knocking out the Aces and heading to the Finals (1:55). They dive into where this leaves the Aces heading into the offseason and how they can better support A’ja Wilson moving forward. Then, they recap the razor-thin margins in the Lynx-Sun series and what we can expect heading into Game 5 (27:20).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Alicia Jay

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Liberty Up 2-0 Over Aces. Plus, An Exciting Lynx-Sun Series. Oct 04, 2024

Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic joins Seerat Sohi to talk about Sabrina Ionescu’s “Luka-esque” performance against the Aces, who don't seem motivated to get back into a series in which they're down 0-2 to the Liberty (00:00). Then, Sabreena and Seerat discuss an exciting Lynx vs. Sun series and why the two teams are so evenly matched (28:53). Plus, they talk about excitement around the Golden State Valkyries and strategies for building a successful team right away (40:20).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Sabreena Merchant

Producers: Jessie Lopez and Troy Farkas

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An Action-Packed Game 1 Slate and Where the Chicago Sky Go From Here Sep 30, 2024

Mark Schindler of 'They’ve Got Now' stops by to hit on the Game 1 slate that brought all the fun, starting with Liberty-Aces and the six MVP athletes on the floor at once (1:09). Then, they discuss the Lynx-Sun matchup that feels like a great demonstration of defensive strategy across the board (0:00). Later, Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times joins to discuss the recent firing of Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon (38:31). They break down why the firing felt so sudden, where this leaves the team in free agency, and what the overall measure of success could be for this franchise.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Mark Schindler and Annie Costabile

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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The Evolutions of Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu. Plus, Lynx Vs. Sun Preview. Sep 27, 2024

Ahead of Sunday’s must-see Game 1 between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, Seerat Sohi is joined by Liberty reporter Jackie Powell to discuss Sabrina Ionescu’s evolution from quiet assassin to vocal leader, as well as the improvements Breanna Stewart has made since last season (00:00). Plus, the two give their predictions for the series.

After that, Crina Mustafa of Her Hoop Stats joins to preview the Lynx-Sun series (40:08). They speculate about ways to stop the seemingly unstoppable Napheesa Collier and what makes Alyssa Thomas so special before dropping their predictions.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Jackie Powell and Crina Mustafa

Producers: Troy Farkas and Ben Cruz

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Sun Eliminate Fever, Caitlin Clark’s Next Move, and the End of Diana Taurasi’s Career? Sep 26, 2024

After watching the Connecticut Sun finish a sweep of the Indiana Fever last night, Seerat Sohi is joined by Fever reporter Tony East to discuss how Indiana’s lack of playoff experience showed last night (00:00). Then, the pair talks about how the Fever will look to build a championship team around Clark in the offseason, as well as a significant hire in Indiana’s front office (24:00). After that, East reflects on the craziness that was Clark’s rookie season and the extreme pressure she faced on and off the court this season (47:38). And to close out the show, as rumors swirl around whether Diana Taurasi will walk away from basketball, Seerat and Tony take a trip down Taurasi memory lane (01:06:40).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Tony East

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Caitlin Clark’s Playoff Debut and More Game 1/Round 1 Observations Sep 23, 2024

Seerat is joined by senior WNBA writer for SB Nation Noa Dalzell to break down Round 1 of the playoffs! They hit on Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut (0:44), discuss the Aces' strategy heading into Game 2 vs. the Storm (21:00), shout out the Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich and the Mercury’s Natasha Cloud (41:00), and more!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Noa Dalzell

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Previewing the Remaining WNBA Playoff Matchups Sep 20, 2024

The playoffs are finally here! Seerat fires up the mic with ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to wrap up the WNBA Show’s playoff preview. They take in-depth looks at the remaining series:

Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun (1:57)
Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (23:28)
New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream (35:03)

For Seerat’s preview of the Mercury-Lynx series with The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant, listen here!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Alexa Philippou

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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A’ja Wilson’s MVP Season Adds Her to the GOAT Conversation. Plus, WNBA Expansion. Sep 19, 2024

As the WNBA season hits the home stretch, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss A’ja Wilson’s incredible season and why this year’s conversation is about putting her in the GOAT conversation (0:00).

They also discuss the following:

The records Caitlin Clark has broken during her rookie season (0:00)
Napheesa Collier’s case for Defensive Player of the Year (0:00)
The Mystics’ final push for the playoffs (0:00)
Diana Taurasi’s potential last ride (0:00)
WNBA expansion (0:00)

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Sabreena Merchant

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Addressing Cathy Engelbert’s Comments, MVP Contenders, and the Lynx’s Playoff Potential | Ringer WNBA Show Sep 13, 2024

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s James Boyd to talk about the Fever’s recent play and Caitlin Clark’s continued impact on the league (1:38). Then, writer Katie Heindl joins to talk through the fallout of Cathy Engelbert’s CNBC comments and discuss what happens next (53:35). And lastly, reporter Mark Schindler hops on to discuss the Lynx’s playoff potential and who he thinks will take MVP this season (1:24:26).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: James Boyd, Katie Heindl, and Mark Schindler

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Caitlin Clark and the Fever’s Rise, Sky’s Youth Movement and the Aces’ Three-Peat Quest | Ringer WNBA Show Sep 06, 2024

Seerat Sohi kicks off the debut episode of ‘The Ringer WNBA Show’ by talking with Indiana Fever play-by-play commentator Pat Boylan to discuss the Fever’s latest hot streak and the rise of Caitlin Clark (1:36).

Seerat is then joined by Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss Angel Reese and the rest of the youth movement happening with the Chicago Sky (32:38).

The show wraps with an in-depth conversation with Nekias Duncan about the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the bumps on the road they’ve hit on their quest for a three-peat (55:08).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Pat Boylan, Annie Costabile, Nekias Duncan

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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