It’s Volume 2 of Hoops Biz by Shooting The Breeze and we’re joined by unconventional economics professor Dr. David Berri.

A leading sports economist and professor at Southern Utah University, he knows how to challenge conventional wisdom when talking about economics and sports. Using a wonderful mix of human stories, economic theory and a dose of healthy journalistic skepticism he’s got lots of examples you can wrap your head around - which is how we like it!

Cue dramatic music (yep he studied a minor in music) as the WNBA and women's sports more broadly enters the chat.

He's published multiple articles on sports economics, authored and co-authored several books on the business of sports with an increasing focus on women’s sports, as highlighted in David’s latest book Slaying The Trolls, co-authored with Nefertiti Walker, researches the explosion of women’s sports amidst online vitriol and systemic discrimination setting the stage for the current battle unfolding within the WNBA.

This podcast was taped just before Davids’ recent article ‘What it Would Look Like to Pay WNBA Players What They Deserve’ was published in The New York Times. This article covers the very topic we dive into in this podcast — the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which expires at the end of October and is generating huge headlines.

Forecasting how things might play out with the CBA makes for an intriguing but realistic look into human behaviour.

The outcome of this negotiation will influence women’s sports globally as the WNBA once again navigates uncharted territory for women's basketball and women’s sports more widely.

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Catch up on Shooting The Breeze Bonus LIVE Pod, we hype the inaugural Townsville Tip-Off, with hosts Paul Camillos, Kerry Waller (from Courtside Coffee Catch up podcast) and introducing Em Palmer. First things first is a quick update on WNBA playoffs in a seismic news day.

In a first for the WNBL, all eight teams will battle it out for three days of women’s hoops pre-season action along with a whole lot of community activations by She Hoops across tropical North Queensland.

Even without a few imports this early look into the WNBL teams is a taste tester for the WNBL season launching on October 18 at John Cain Arena.

We whet our appetite with the smorgasbord of incoming talent, new combo’s and stalwarts with off-season updates and insights ahead of the under new ownership, new look WNBL.

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Two #WNWBL Perth Wheelcats' legends Amber Merritt & Georgia Inglis, both having represented Australia in wheelchair basketball at the highest level and tear up the court in competition are making their mark together undertaking their best era yet - motherhood & hoops!!

A new dawn for Aussie Women’s Wheelchair basketball is here! 

It's our Series Seven wrap, make sure to subscribe to YouTube and your favourite podcast platform for upcoming content! Stay tuned…

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Shooting The Breeze went LIVE. Listen back to STB's Paul Camillos and Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse from Southern Cross Stadium at Tuggeranong for the NBL1 National Pre-Elimination Finals.

We get into Day 1 surprises and an overtime, preview Day 2 match-ups and go behind the scenes at NBL1 Nationals Weekend.

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Leading the GEMS U19 back to the podium in an electrifying Silver medal campaign Coach Renae Garlepp takes us behind the scenes of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in Czechia and a talented squad of rising stars. 

As an NBL1 East Championship Coach, Renae Garlepp has experienced an amazing trajectory in her coaching journey in recent years. 

Winning an Oceania Gold with the Sapphires last year, she was awarded the FIBA U19 Womens World Cup’s Best Coach in the GEMS Silver Medal campaign. 

Renae mentors many up and coming future stars in her role not only at National level but also in NBL1 and as an assistant coach in the WNBL where alongside Head Coach Guy Molloy, guided the Sydney Flames to a gobsmacking playoffs berth despite several injuries.

A great insight into the stories behind her coaching experience and approach in mentoring young aspiring players.

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We take a trip back to a pre-podcast time for Shooting The Breeze & women’s hoops!

Keyan ‘Coach K’ Kramer, sports commentator, radio broadcast producer & MC joins us to wind back the clock in a nostalgic podcast that’s a testament to the early days of WNBL commentary at the start of the post mainstream media era… and Shooting The Breeze origins.

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Catch up on our LIVE Shooting The Breeze collab with Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we continue our WNBL updates including the great outcome that Adelaide remains part of the league. 

We also celebrate the recent run of success for our Aussie Womens National Teams - Asia Cup Gold for the Opals, back on the podium for GEMS with a Silver, and we were live between Gangurrus games in Jakarta at their latest womens series, a tournament where they eventually earned a Silver. But it's not all roses for women's hoops as WNBA players are currently battling for improved terms in their CBA.

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Gangurrus Assistant Coach Hannah Lowe is the latest recruit as part of Australia’s prep in the 3x3 boom. She talks Growth & Grit in a whirlwind 3x3 year for the Gang!

Despite falling short in the QF to World Champs the Netherlands, the squad have earned a Champions Cup podium, their 3rd consecutive Asia Cup Gold, first place at the Mongolia Women’s Series and were undefeated in the World Cup group phase just this year. 

We take a moment to reflect after a hectic few months on the growth of 3x3 globally, the unprecedented number of fans in Mongolia and the Gangurrus evolving brand and hype.

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Globally, women’s hoops is on the rise, and more eyes are on Aussie Women's Hoops than ever before.

We take an international lens to some series 7 highlights:

No. 186: Alford Corriette's NY State of Play

No. 191 Hannah Dodd - Birmingham & Beyond

No. 196: Coach Sandy Brondello from Paris to NY to LA2028

EXPRESS BONUS: Jennie Sager on CBA and WNBL updates

No. 205: Hoops Biz Vol.1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes and Lance Peatey

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Hoops Biz Volume 1 Broadcast with Tracey Holmes, Lance Peatey and host Paul Camillos. The broadcast landscape is shifting, particularly for women’s sports, can it emerge from the shadows to take its place front and centre.

Women’s sports is growing in popularity and gaining more attention so we’re looking at key drivers elevating the professional game, and how things are changing.

It’s an exciting time for women’s hoops with amazing possibilities as well as challenges and commercial opportunities so we’re digging deeper into a side of the sport we don’t often see.

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39:57: Cultural awareness and growth of 3x3

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