The Ringer WNBA Show

Latest Episodes:

The State of the WNBA, the Valkyries, and Caitlin Clark With Michael Voepel Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

Seerat is joined by ESPN’s Michael Voepel to recap Fever-Valkyries, how each team should approach the trade deadline, the Sparks’ future, and the Silver-Engelbert relationship.

(0:16) Intro

(2:15) Valkyries-Fever recap

(17:47) The Fever’s lack of depth

(22:15) Caitlin’s unique position

(42:50) Should GS make a move?

(49:03) What are the Sparks doing?

(1:00:00) Silver’s comments on Engelbert

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Michael Voepel

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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The W's Scoring Explosion With Brendan Glasheen, and the Sparks Fire Their GM Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the Sparks firing GM Raegan Pebley, how the team should move forward, and Angel Reese’s dominant performance against L.A. on Monday night. Then, Seerat is joined by Connecticut Sun play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen to break down how the WNBA has advanced in scoring, highlighting players like Paige Bueckers, Marina Mabrey, Caitlin Clark, and Kelsey Mitchell.

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) Sparks fire Raegan Pebley

(7:34) What’s next for the Sparks?

(24:18) Angel’s explosive night

(27:46) Brendan Glasheen joins the show

(30:12) The W’s scoring evolution

(33:13) Mabrey’s rise

(46:09) The issues with the Fever’s backcourt

(55:14) Mid-Range Paige

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Brendan Glasheen

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Congress Enters WNBA Culture Wars, and What's With the Sky, With Alissa Hirsh Jul 10, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the president and Congress’s attempt to protect Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s recent West Coast swing, and Chennedy Carter being released. Then, she is joined by the Chicago Sun-Times’ Alissa Hirsh to discuss the Sky-Skylar Diggins feud, Courtney Vandersloot’s role on the team, and Chicago’s late collapses.

(0:18) Intro

(0:35) Congress steps in for Caitlin

(10:37) The Fever's West Coast swing

(22:35) Chennedy Carter waived

(34:15) Alissa Hirsh joins the show

(34:37) Skylar Diggins benched

(38:30) Chicago's late-game mishaps

(52:01) What’s next for Skylar?

(01:09:33) The future of the Sky

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Alissa Hirsh

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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How to Not Ruin a Franchise, With Nathan Canilao Jul 07, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the drama with between the Sky and Skylar Diggins, and what went wrong with the Sparks. Then, she is joined by the Mercury News’ Nathan Canilao to break down the Valkyries' infuriating defense and Gabby Williams’s MVP season.

(0:17) Intro

(1:22) Sky vs. Skylar

(12:13) The Sparks' impatient team-building

(18:03) Nathan Canilao joins the show

(23:41) Gabby Williams's MVP year

(41:54) The Valkyries' versatile defense

(52:54) Should they add at the deadline?

(58:48) The Valkyries and young talent

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Nathan Canilao

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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A Deep Dive on Olivia Miles’s All-Time Rookie Season with Maitreyi Anantharaman Jul 03, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the All-Star starters and who may have been snubbed. Then she is joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a deep dive on Olivia Miles.

(0:18) Intro

(0:28) All-Star selections and snubs

(11:28) A deep dive on Olivia Miles

(15:08) Olivia’s creativity

(28:42) Dyckman's influence

(33:42) How Notre Dame and TCU shaped her

(51:27) 2026 draft recap

(58:10) Phee’s return

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Recapping Cathy Engelbert's (Hopefully) Final Commissioner's Cup Jul 01, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, Seerat is joined by producer Stefan Anderson to recap the Commissioner's Cup, the spat between Alyssa Thomas and Cathy Engelbert, and the White House reposting Sophie Cunningham.

(0:47) Intro

(3:10) The Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup

(28:10) The response from Engelbert v. Thomas

(43:53) The White House reposting Sophie Cunningham

(78:02) Which WNBA team should LeBron play for?

Host: Seerat Sohi

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Be sure to check out Seerat's new piece on the WNBA's actual problem surrounding Caitlin Clark.

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Caitlin Clark’s Throat-Punch Has Everyone Talking and Callie Fin Talks Pregnancy and Parasociality Jun 25, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat discusses the Caitlin Clark injury and her scuffle with Alyssa Thomas, Seattle’s young frontcourt, and Paige Bueckers in the clutch. Then she is joined by USA Today’s Callie Fin to talk about her experience of being pregnant and covering the WNBA and the parasocial relationship of the W fans.

(0:46) Intro

(1:18) Caitlin’s injury and the AT foul

(7:26) Paige Bueckers in the clutch

(9:11) Kelsey Plum’s injury

(10:52) Malonga-Fam tandem

(12:19) The Liberty at full strength

(14:08) Callie Fin joins

(16:30) Her pregnancy experience

(46:17) Hamby-Aces

(63:19) The Aces playing with stakes

(73:39) Parasocial relationships with WNBA Players

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Callie Fin

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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A Special Night in LA, Nneka's GW, and Clutch KiKi with Sabreena Merchant Jun 23, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to recap the Sparks-Liberty matchup, which celebrated the WNBA’s 30th anniversary. Then they talk about the Mystics' streak, the Sky’s late-game blunders, and more.

(1:03) Intro

(5:18) Sparks-Liberty history and Nneka’s shot

(20:42) Between The Lines

(29:26) The Liberty is integrating Sabally and Ionescu into the lineups.

(38:10) The Sky’s late-game issues

(44:18) The Fever’s transition defense

(53:11) Kiki Ifaren’s Weekend

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Sabreena Merchant

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Olivia Miles’s Historic Season, Dream-Fever, and Which Teams We Would Let Ruin Our Summer, With Steven Ruiz Jun 19, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by Steven Ruiz to recap Dream-Fever and run through the gamut of teams that they would let ruin their summer.

(0:45) Intro

(2:23) Dream-Fever recap

(18:50) Olivia Miles's historic rookie season

(30:33) Aces

(36:31) Liberty

(43:25) Valkyries

(48:00) Wings

(62:58) 50-game seasons

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Steven Ruiz

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Flau'jae Johnson Assesses Her Rookie Season and More. Plus, Three Things That We Love. Jun 15, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat opens by going over the three things that she loves from the past weekend in the W. Then, she is joined by Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson to discuss her rookie season, her favorite books, and learning from Sue Bird and Paige Bueckers.

(0:53) Intro

(1:08) Stewie puts the team on her back

(5:50) Olivia Miles shines against the Aces

(13:01) Aliyah Boston keeps putting it together

(17:56) Conversation with Flau’jae Johnson

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Flau’jae Johnson

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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