Beyond the Bleachers

By The Sophisticated Spectators

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

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The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.

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January 08, 2024 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
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40min
January 01, 2024 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
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42min
December 18, 2023 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
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42min
December 11, 2023 NCAAWBB Week 5 Recap + She's Not New to This (with special guest Shey Peddy)
Playoff P is in the house!!! 2019 WNBA Champion Shey Peddy shares a little about her seven year journey to the big stage and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She is the definition of hard work, dedication, and believing in yourself first. Plus, it’s the end of week 5-the upsets are slowing down but the standings are still shifting! Maryland continues their upswing as they transition to in-conferences games, and South Carolina remains at the top!
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
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49min
December 04, 2023 NCAAWBB Week 4 Recap + Bayou Barbie Has Returned
SC has hit some speed bumps, but UMD has found a little momentum. We discuss week 4, including a huge double OT win and an upset in the delta. Plus, superstar Angel Reese is BACK in the starting lineup for LSU, but it’s the select few words shared during her absence that have us on pause. Also we give an update on one of our faves from the W and the move she’s made to the desert.

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
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43min
November 27, 2023 NCAAWBB Week 3 Recap + AAU Talk (with special guest Courtney Young)
It's week 3 yall-Maryland is in a slump and South Carolina is flying high! Samantha and Joslyn are also joined by the DMV's own Courtney Young. She shares her journey from growing up playing in Prince George's County, MD, including her AAU and High School experiences, to now coaching girls basketball and her career goals in the tech field. Growing up you'd never find Courtney without a ball in her hand, and in this episode she's sharing all that basketball has given her and how she is giving back to today's youth. Plus, Samantha and Joslyn gave nods to some players that they think are already pro ready and they demonstrated it with some BIG wins!
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
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46min
November 20, 2023 NCAAWBB Week 2 Recap + Candace Parker Is Unapologetic
We're back with updates on Maryland's second consecutive loss and South Carolina's historic win. Also, Joslyn and Samantha were very excited about the premiere of long time favorite Candace Parker's first documentary "Unapologetic." They reflect on some of their favorite moments as well as some aspects they hope she will shed light on in a future part 2! Upsets are still happening around NCAA and the ladies jump at the change to highlight two teams that have taken down some big opponents last 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
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45min
November 13, 2023 NCAAWBB Week 1 Recap + Hot Takes (with special guest co-host Allie aka @ajas.aces)
Samantha and Joslyn are joined by a special guest co-host this week. She's a fellow Sophisticated Spectator and one of Beyond the Bleacher's biggest supporters: Allie aka @ajas.aces on Instagram. She joins the ladies as they discuss the highlights of the first week of the NCAA women's basketball season. This South Carolina fan fits right in, but also tries to hide her bias as she shouts out another future star from the other USC women's basketball team. The ladies also talk hot takes that took places in the WNBA and NCAA world within the last few weeks. It's college basketball time, and the ladies are starting off hot!
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
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52min
November 06, 2023 Welcome to Season 2 (with special guest Alaina Coates)
Welcome to season 2 yall! Samantha and Joslyn start season 2 with a very special guest...2023 WNBA Champion Alaina Coates! The ladies try not to fan girl as Alaina talked about her journey from high school champion to NCAA champion and all the way to WNBA Champion. She left no stone unturned as she highlighted her personal gains and how she has battled back from tough losses. She is truly an inspiration! Also, Samantha and Joslyn have a lot in store for season 2, including announcing which two teams they've got their eyes on this season!
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
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1h 8min
October 23, 2023 Closing Out The WNBA Season
A winner has been crowned!!! The Las Vegas Aces are the 2023 WNBA Champions! We recap the final game of the season, the drama that has ensued since the last game (because the season couldn't end without a little drama!), and our hopes for next season. Join us on Instagram @beyondthebleachers_ as we continue the WNBA talk and transition to the 23-23 NCAA Women's Basketball Season. We look forward to you joining us! The fun is just beginning!
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48min

FAQs about Beyond the Bleachers:

How many episodes does Beyond the Bleachers have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.