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The 30 Biggest Observations in 30 Days of the 30th Season With Nekias Duncan Jun 10, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Dunker Spot’s Nekias Duncan to break down their biggest observations through the first month of the season, including Natasha Mack’s rise, the Fever’s struggles, and what is happening with the Chicago Sky.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Nekias Duncan

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Olivia Miles Goes Off for WNBA Record, and Fever Start Righting the Ship Jun 05, 2026

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Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Tyler DeLuca to talk through The W’s two big Thursday night games.
They kick things off by discussing the much-anticipated Fever-Dream matchup (0:32) that saw Indiana emerge from its drama-filled week with a needed win. Seerat and Tyler examine the Fever leaning into their defensive identity and try to figure out whether all the chemistry issues have truly been set aside.
On the Dream side, they lay out what Rhyne Howard is currently missing and also conjure up possible adjustments for Angel Reese’s role in the offense.
The duo shifts gears and talks about Olivia Miles’s historic night against the Valkyries in which she drained eight 3s, setting a WNBA record in the process (32:20). They also touch on the Napheesa Collier to the Valks rumors before closing out the show with some positive affirmations.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Tyler DeLuca

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Ranking the Top 25 Players Under 25. Plus, a Moment of Truth for Caitlin Clark Jun 01, 2026

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Seerat is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to power-rank the W’s top 25 players under the age of 25.

They briefly discuss Steven’s attachment to the Washington Mystics before diving headfirst into their rankings, with names including Flau’jae Johnson, Gabriela Jaquez, Azzi Fudd, and Angel Reese.

Seerat and Steven close out the show debating Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers for the no. 1 spot.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Steven Ruiz

Producer: Ben Cruz

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The Lynx’s Hot Start, Liberty’s Early Struggles, and How the Fire Were Built, With Noa Dalzell May 28, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by CLNS’ Noa Dalzell to discuss how the Lynx continue to find ways to win, the Liberty snapping their losing streak, and deep-dive on the roster construction and success of the Portland Fire.

(0:00) Intro

(2:38) How the Lynx keep winning

(16:12) What’s going on with the Liberty?

(22:27) Positive affirmations for the Liberty

(27:50) The Tempo

(39:53) A deep dive on the Fire

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Noa Dalzell

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Caitlin’s Late Scratch, Angel’s Offense, Rookie Check-ins, and JuJu Stories With Jordan Richard May 21, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by Swish Cultures’s Jordan Richard to discuss the mystery of Caitlin Clark’s injury that caused her to miss a game against the Fire, Angel Reese’s early struggles, and the Liberty’s loaded roster.

(0:52) Intro

(3:00) Caitlin Clark’s injury and the conversation surrounding it

(16:15) The Wedgie: Angel’s struggles, an apology for Kiki Rice and Olivia Miles

(45:54) MIP Race: Brittney Sykes vs. Chennedy Carter

(51:32) Liberty’s depth

(1:10:54) Positive affirmations for the Sun

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Jordan Richard

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Production Support: Oscar De La Luz

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Shea Serrano on A’ja Wilson Getting Better, Chennedy Carter, and the Fever's Potential to Miss the Playoffs May 18, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by New York Times bestseller Shea Serrano to discuss the Aces’ 85-84 win over the Dream on Sunday, A’ja Wilson unlocking another level of her offensive game, and the Chennedy Carter experiment. Then Shea explains his skepticism of the Fever and his optimism for the Tempo, and they conclude on the Comets returning to Houston.

(1:00) Intro, Aces-Dream recap

(5:19) How dominant this version of the Aces is

(11:19) A’ja finding ways to get better and the Chennedy Carter experiment

(26:48) A deep dive on the Fever and Caitlin Clark

(41:15) The Tempo becoming a playoff team

(44:18) The Comets returning to Houston

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Shea Serrano

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Convicting Jose Fernandez on Film, a Wings-Lynx Deep Dive, and Caitlin Clark’s Shot Chart With Hunter Cruse May 15, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by Hunter Cruse to dissect the Lynx-Wings fourth quarter after Jose Fernandez’s controversial post-game comments. They discuss Paige Bueckers’s aggression, Azzi Fudd and Maddy Seigrist’s minutes, and Olivia Miles's pick-and-roll manipulation, before talking about Caitlin Clark’s performance and hitting the panic button on the 0-2 Sparks.

(0:47) Intro

(3:47) Dallas Wings defensive issues and Azzi Fudd’s role

(11:05) Paige Bueckers's lack of aggression

(33:07) Olivia Miles wizardry

(40:12) Catlin Clark’s shooting start

(51:37) The Sparks’ roster build

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Hunter Cruse

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Red, Yellow, Green Flag: Sorting Through the Week 1 Chaos May 12, 2026

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Seerat is joined by Lucas Kaplan to break down the WNBA opening weekend, using a game of Red, Yellow, Green Flag to separate real concerns from early overreactions. They discuss the Sparks’ shaky start, the Aces’ intriguing new pieces (like Chennedy Carter), and what’s real (and not) with Caitlin Clark and the Fever. They also highlight Dallas’s exciting offense, the Liberty’s strong start despite their injuries, and how physicality and officiating could shape the season.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Lucas Kaplan

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Season Preview: A’ja's MVP Case, Fever-Wings Showdown, Phee’s Free Agency, and the New-Look Liberty May 07, 2026

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In this episode, Seerat and Sabrina Merchant preview the start of the WNBA’s 30th season. They break down MVP expectations, including why A’ja Wilson remains the player to beat. The duo also looks ahead to key opening matchups like Fever vs. Wings, and the storylines driving early-season excitement. They discuss coaching changes, roster moves, and rising rivalries across the league. Plus, they touch on broader shifts like officiating changes and player movement heading into the new season. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabrina Merchant Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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“The W Wears Prada” WNBA Season Preview May 05, 2026

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Seerat and Maitreyi Anantharaman from The Defector get together to pitch, debut, and analyze their spiciest preseason takes and predictions on WNBA teams, changes, and luminaries around the league using elements from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in honor of the film's release. They end the pod by sharing their reactions to the movie.
(00:00) Intro
(6:40) Developmental roster spots
(13:44) Caitlin Clark
(22:14) WNBA staffing
(24:38) Paige Bueckers
(30:32) A'ja Wilson
(32:44) Raven Johnson
(36:41) WNBA officiating structures
(41:27) Who should be the next WNBA commissioner?
(53:28) The Chicago Sky swear jar
(1:04:13) Flau'jae Johnson
(1:09:12) Rachel Galligan
(1:13:38) ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ review
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman
Producer: Chris Sutton
Engineer: Donald LoBianco
Production Supervision: Alexa Coubal and Ben Cruz

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