Beyond the Bleachers

Beyond the Bleachers

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Beyond the Bleachers episodes

  • 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

    49 min
  • 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

    43 min
  • 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
    46 min
  • 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
    45 min
  • 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
    52 min
  • 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
    1 hr 8 min
  • 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!

    48 min
  • WNBA Finals Recap Games 1-3

    The Las Vegas Aces came out on fire for games 1 and 2, but the New York Liberty were not going down without a fight as they dominated game 3. Samantha and Joslyn take you through the highs and lows of games 1-3 and what needs to happen in order for the Aces to clinch in game 4 or what the Liberty need to do to keep the series alive. Plus, Chelsea Gray went down with a non-contact lower leg injury and the ladies are hoping for the best but expecting the worst. Do the Aces have what it takes to close out the series without their Point Gawwwd? Will the Liberty capitalize on their window of opportunity? Game 4 is this week and we will be LIVE on Instagram @beyondthebleachers_. While you are there make sure you like, comment, subscribe or DM us! We would love to hear from you!

    44 min
  • *Throwback* Coaching Changes (with special guest Keyen Green)
    Samantha and Joslyn have heard enough of the disrespect, so they dedicated their highlights segment to discuss several hot topics that have the W fans talking. All bets are off when it comes to James Wade’s abrupt decision to leave the Chicago Sky midseason, Aliyah Boston haters, and the firing of second year Phoenix Mercury head coach Vanessa Nygaard. Plus, Liberty University and University of Tennessee baller and alumna Keyen Green joins us to talk about her basketball journey, her thoughts on former teammate Jordan Horston’s stellar rookie season with the Seattle Storm, and what she’s been up to since her college career ended.
    1 hr 11 min
  • WNBA Semifinals Recap + Finals Preview
    It’s Finals baby!!! The 2023 WNBA Finals are locked and two teams (the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty) have made it all the way to the home stretch! It’s the battle everyone has been waiting all season for. Joslyn and Samantha recap the second round of the playoffs while sharing what clean up needs these two teams need to do and what they need to continue to do to lock in a championship. Will the Aces be the first team to win back-to-back since the 2001-2002 Los Angeles Sparks, or will the Liberty etch their name in history as the final OG WNBA team to win a title? The battle starts next week and we’ll be watching LIVE on Instagram! Plus, the final matchup between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty had more than a few people rattled (including MVP runner up Alyssa Thomas) and the ladies have some things to say about it. Join us as we continue the discussion on our Instagram page @beyondthebleachers_ where you should follow (especially if you love giveaways!), like, comment, or DM us! Also, be sure to catch us LIVE on Instagram for every playoff game throughout the remainder of the season!
    1 hr 6 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