Beyond the Bleachers

Beyond the Bleachers

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Beyond the Bleachers episodes

  • NCAAWBB Week 16 Recap + Overtime Select
    Dawn decided to rest one of her starters, but South Carolina still managed to stay undefeated with the help of their deep bench. Maryland’s second winning streak of the season has come to an end thanks to #2 Ohio State but Samantha is proud of the growth she has seen this season for her Terps. This week the ladies are talking Overtime Select-the new summer league for the nation’s top high school girls. They discuss how excited they are that women’s basketball has grown to now publicize the high school game and the impact it will have on NCAAWBB and the W. 
    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com
    45 min
  • NCAAWBB Week 15 Recap + The W Takes Over NBA All-Star Weekend
    Maryland is forging ahead with another win as they try to solidify a spot in the tournament, which is to start in just a few weeks. South Carolina is looking a little shaky these days and Dawn is doing everything in her power to keep this team afloat at the top spot. Plus, it's NBA All-Star Weekend and we've seen lots of familiar faces from the W around and about, from Sabrina taking on Steph Curry in the first ever NBA/WNBA crossover three-point shooting event to CP3 giving us commentary on the sidelines. Did you watch any of all-star weekend, and if so, what was your favorite part? Also, one breakout team continues to lock teams down with their defense, while another barely made it out of their home court alive!
    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com
    45 min
  • NCAAWBB Week 14 Recap + Some of These WNBA Teams Need Help

    Well, we are creeping closer and closer to the end of the NCAAWBB season, and what better way to close out the season than on a win streak! Also, with free agency signings slowing down and rosters starting to take shape, we discuss what we think about each WNBA roster thus far and what teams still need to be their best selves next season. Lastly, an upset last week was so dynamic, Joslyn and Samantha ended up on the same wavelength with a handful of breakout stars from the same game!


    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

    1 hr
  • NCAAWBB Week 13 Recap + WNBA Free Agency Signings and One-and-Done Controversy

    Lucky week 13 has Samantha full of Maryland pride as the Terps last game really allowed them to show their growth over the last three months. Also, this week included the first official day WNBA teams could extend contracts, and they’ve got updates for you. What was your favorite move so far? Lastly, Samantha and Joslyn talk the one-and-done rule: could it apply to the W and what would it take to make that happen? A perfect example of someone that could benefit from it is Samantha’s breakout star this week!


    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

    44 min
  • NCAAWBB Week 12 Recap + WNBA Free Agency (part 3)

    Week 12 was tough for South Carolina and for Joslyn but they are still undefeated after a HUGE win! On the other hand, Samantha has to do a little recon because Maryland is struggling AGAIN, so much so that she won’t even share the score for their last game! It was bad yall! Plus, the ladies are back for part 3 of their WNBA free agency series. They’ve got more updates and predictions for you as contract signing day (February 1st) quickly approaches. Their breakout stars will leave you wanting more as some big upsets happen this week.  


    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

    44 min
  • NCAAWBB Week 11 Recap + WNBA Free Agency (part 2)

    Maryland is steady as South Carolina forges ahead and maintains the top spot. The WNBA free agency period is officially open so we're giving you updates part 2! Samantha and Joslyn are talking about who's gotten an offer, who needs an offer, where we want players to land, and which free agents should be getting the most attention. Plus, the ladies two more update recaps for you...both in Power 5 conferences.


    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

    54 min
  • NCAAWBB Week 10 Recap + WNBA Free Agency (part 1)

    Maryland is back at it again and Samantha is mourning, but South Carolina is still standing tall and Joslyn is elated. This week is free agency talk. The WNBA free agency period is opening in a matter of days and the women talk the top eight prospects of the offseason, including whose already been locked in and who still has decisions to make. We share our opinions with you. Plus, another undefeated team goes down in a major way!


    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

    52 min
  • NCAAWBB Week 9 Recap + ESPN Strikes Gold

    The journey is still smooth, while Maryland has hit another bump in the road with an in-conference loss. Not to worry though, they have since bounced back thanks to the re-emergence of a key player. In the meantime, ESPN has struck gold as they signed a new deal with NCAA that includes a big upside for college women's basketball! Are we well on our way to our own all-inclusive deal for NCAAWBB? Let us know your thoughts! Plus, more teams fall and are no longer undefeated, and you know Joslyn and Samantha are here to talk about it!


    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com

    40 min
  • NCAAWBB Weeks 7&8 Recap + Hot Takes
    We're back with a double dose of basketball! The wins keep coming for South Carolina and Maryland as we head into conference play. Samantha and Joslyn share what they would like to see their teams improve upon as we forge ahead into the second half of the season. Plus, the ladies have two breakout stars each they recap weeks 7 and 8 in college play. Also this week, Samantha and Joslyn are talking hot takes in the professional women's basketball world. What have our favorites been up to since the W season ended? We'll tell you what we've seen and heard.
    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com
    42 min
  • NCAAWBB Week 6 Recap + WNBA Draft Lottery Talks
    Week 6 ended with both of our teams still on an upswing. South Carolina remains undefeated at the number 1 spot and Maryland has won six in a row! This episode were talking about the WNBA 2024 draft. The picks have been delegated, and now the fun begins! The question is, who’s staying in college and who’s looking to shine on the biggest stage? We’ve got our predictions for you. How do you think we did? We may have a couple future GMs in our midst! 
    Be sure to follow all the fun on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @beyondthebleachers_. For more info about Beyond the Bleachers, head over to their brand new website beyondthebleacherspodcast.com
    42 min

About Beyond the Bleachers

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A weekly podcast about all things women’s basketball led by two fiercely honest and opinionated women