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Coin Flip Chaos, UK’s Dark Horse Potential, and Flowers for JuJu Watkins Mar 05, 2025

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Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to review this season of college hoops ahead of March Madness. They kick things off with some JuJu Watkins praise while tackling the USC-UCLA matchup (1:24), then review Tennessee’s unique style of play and break down their latest stretch of games to end the season (25:38). Later, they talk through Kentucky’s “dark horse” potential heading into the tournament (37:00).

Then, they share their thoughts on the infamous coin flip between South Carolina and Texas (46:54) and wrap with a discussion comparing JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo for National Player of the Year (1:02:55).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Sabreena Merchant

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Diana Taurasi Retires! Plus, Dream GM Dan Padover Talks Atlanta’s HUGE Offseason. Feb 26, 2025

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'The WNBA Show' is back! Seerat kicks off the show with Andrew Haubner of the 'No Cap Space' pod, and they start by reflecting on the career of Diana Taurasi, who announced her retirement (0:42). Plus, they discuss the Chicago Sky trading their third overall pick for Ariel Atkins (40:02).

Later, Seerat welcomes Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover to discuss his journey to becoming GM, the Atlanta market, and signing Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (57:18).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Dan Padover and Andrew Haubner

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The Madness Before March Madness! Feb 13, 2025

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In this special bonus episode, Seerat welcomes back Mark Schindler to talk about this big weekend of college hoops. They kick off the show by discussing JuJu Watkins’s learning curve in her sophomore season ahead of USC’s big matchup with UCLA (2:45). Later, they discuss the top eight teams that have the best shot at winning the national championship (34:05). They close out the show debating how UConn is using Paige Bueckers (54:28).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Mark Schindler

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The Real Story of the Aces’ Offseason, and A’ja Wilson’s Impact on South Carolina Feb 12, 2025

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This week, Seerat welcomes Callie Fin, Aces beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. They discuss Callie’s exclusive interview with A’Ja Wilson, during which it was revealed that they didn’t have “it” during training camp to complete the three-peat (2:18). Later on they get into the potential wish list for the team after losing Tiffany Hayes and Kate Martin to the Valkyries this offseason (24:36).

Callie also shares what it was like to cover A’ja Wilson’s jersey retirement ceremony and the connection she has with the community in South Carolina (36:45).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Callie Fin

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Accidental WNBA Power Rankings With Steve Jones Jr. Feb 05, 2025

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After a chaotic week in WNBA free agency, Seerat welcomes Steve Jones Jr. of the 'Dunker Spot' podcast. They kick off the show by discussing the new-look Indiana Fever, who recently acquired DeWanna Bonner, Sophie Cunningham, and Natasha Howard (0:40).

Then, they discuss the Las Vegas Aces and what they can do to get back to championship form while talking about the lack of moves from the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx (18:28). Later, they look at the teams and "accidentally" power rank them (38:30).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Steve Jones Jr.

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas, and Brittney Griner on the Move! Plus, Lisa Bluder Talks Caitlin Clark’s Jersey Retirement. Jan 29, 2025

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With lots of movement happening in women’s hoops, Seerat comes into this week fired up and breaks it all down for you. First, she welcomes Chaunte’l Powell of the 'No Cap Space' podcast to discuss the Connecticut Sun trading Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury (0:40). Then, they react in real time to Brittney Griner joining the Atlanta Dream (11:13). Later, they discuss the L.A. Sparks’ big splash, as they acquired Kelsey Plum (19:22).

Then, Seerat speaks with former Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder, who discusses retirement life, retiring Caitlin Clark’s number, and what it was like to coach her en route to the Final Four (53:51). Then, she discusses Kate Martin, the value she had at Iowa, and why she believes the Valkyries selected her in the W expansion draft (1:14:10).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Chauny Powell and Lisa Bluder

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Unrivaled's Big Splash! Plus, Big Moves Coming in WNBA Free Agency Jan 22, 2025

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This week, Seerat welcomes Defector Media’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss the opening weekend of Unrivaled. They discuss the league's presentation, the television rights, and how it premiered at the right time (0:50). Later, they talk WNBA free agency, and potential landing spots for Chennedy Carter, Brittney Griner, and Satou Sabally (35:37).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Where Will Satou Sabally Land? Will the Valkyries Go All In From the Jump? Plus, the Kelsey Plum Sweepstakes. Jan 15, 2025

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Seerat starts the show by sending love to everyone affected by the fires in Los Angeles (0:48). Then she welcomes No Cap Space women’s hoops writer Tyler DeLuca to discuss the interesting offseason happening in the W, including:

The missing Photoshop jersey swaps from WNBA fans on social media (4:30)
The Indiana Fever’s free agency pitch this offseason (6:15)
The bidding war for Satou Sabally (8:40)
The Valkyries building a contender right out of the gate (19:00)
Kelsey Plum’s pending free agency (26:07)

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Tyler DeLuca

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Is Paige Bueckers Still a Lock for the No. 1 Pick? Plus, What School Will Make the Most Noise in March? Jan 08, 2025

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Happy New Year, hoops fans! Seerat kicks off 2025 with Zora Stephenson, and they start the show by discussing the landscape of the upcoming WNBA draft and who can be the no. 1 pick (2:03). They discuss whether Olivia Miles or Paige Bueckers can break Caitlin Clark’s triple-double rookie record in the WNBA next year (18:03). Later, they discuss the upcoming game between Tennessee and LSU (22:37) and then look at teams that can make the most noise in March (33:00). They close out the show with Zora discussing her play-by-play career and the evolution of women’s basketball (53:36).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Zora Stephenson

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The Best Moments of 2024 Dec 26, 2024

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What a year in women’s basketball it’s been! Seerat shares her favorite moments, from JuJu Watkins’s and Caitlin Clark's NCAA records to a record-setting year in the WNBA led by A’ja Wilson.

Read Seerat’s 10 biggest moments in women’s basketball on The Ringer dot com.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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