This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the Storm vs Dream playing in Vancouver. WNBA expansion in other cities, the love, and the positive atmosphere that existed there. Then, as we are in a heated battle in the standings, we discuss players to watch as we head into the playoffs. Kayle McBride, Emma Meesamen, Kelsey Plum, and more. Then, our Badass player of the week and in Freddie’s Fun Question (FFQ), we talk about Sue Bird’s statue and ask what we would want our own statues to be.

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This week, hosts Freddie & Cathryn discuss the very tight standings and who they might want to see face off in the first round. The Sparks, and Aces are trending in the right direction while the Storm are slipping. Will that continue, and who will likely face off against the Lynx? Then, the sex toy throwing at games has turned from funny to ugly. Multiple arrests and minors have been involved. How should the league handle this going forward? Then our badass player of the week and Freddie’s Fun Questions (FFQ) is all about the new mascot, Violet, and the egg she hatched from. We pick a mascot each and come up with new ways to add to their repertoire.

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This week, hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the latest trades—Dijonai Carrington to the Lynx, Brittney Sykes to the Storm. Who made the bigger move? Additionally, what moves could we expect to see before the deadline? Then they discuss the would-be sale of the Connecticut Sun to Boston. Did they try to sell the team without board approval? What does this mean for other cities trying to get into the league? Then our badass player of the week and in our FFQ, (Freddie’s Fun Question), we assign some alter egos.

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This week, Cathryn and Freddie are back! First, they chat about Freddie’s experience at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Then they dive into the latest from The Guardian, which explores perceptions vs reality of the WNBA and whether or not we agree with their analysis. Then they discuss the latest MVP race, with Caitlin Clark injured, does she fall out of the race, and if so, who has emerged into the top 3? Is Naphessa Collier still leading the pack? Then the badass player of the week and in Freddie’s Fun Question (FFQ), they talk about the Green dildo incident (words we didn’t think we’d say), and ask if we were paid to pull off a stunt mid game, what would we do.

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This week, Cathryn is joined by special guest Sports Broadcaster Ashley Docking. They discuss all things All-Star weekend. What was it like to be in Indiana, and more. The Stud Budz takeover, the epic 72-hour stream. Ashley’s cameo and favourite highlights from the weekend. Then we discuss Pay Us What You Owe Us, the t-shirts worn during warm-ups. They discuss the state of negotiations, and could things take a hopeful turn? Then our badass player of the week, and in our CQQ, Cathryn’s quirky question, we ask what events we would plan around All-Star.

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This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie, at the halfway point, decide to divide every WNBA team into three categories: “On the menders”, looking forward to the draft, “Pretenders”, not capable of a deep playoff run, and Contenders, the real ones to win it all. Then they discuss the bizarre controversy around Liberty players Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison for wearing hats on the sidelines and being issued warnings by the league. Why is this happening, and is it even necessary? The Portland Fire is official! Thoughts on the legacy name. Then our Badass player of the week, and in our FFQ (Freddie’s Fun Question), is about the fun questions we would ask players about each other if given the chance.

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This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie chat about the All-Star draft. trading coaches, and who drafted the better team? Then DeWanna Bonner joins the Phoenix Mercury and contributes to a win against the Lynx. However, still coming off the bench, does this mean there was more drama in Indiana than meets the eye? Plus, Nalyssa Smith on the Aces, will she make a big impact? How will A’ja Wilson’s injury affect her role as well? Then, our Badass Player of the Week and in Freddie’s Fun Question (FFQ), it’s all about new All-Star events.

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This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie recap the commissioner’s cup, The Fever’s impressive win, evaluate its significance, and discuss the prospect of it possibly being a finals preview. Then they discuss the massive expansion news that Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia are all getting WNBA teams by 2030. They discuss the criticism of the league expanding too quickly, Satou Sabally stated their recent CBA was a “slap to the face,” how does this affect expansion news, and is this too much all at once? Then they discuss the All-Star Starter selections. Are there any snobs so far, and who else would we like to see make the roster? Then our badass player of the week and in our FFQ (Freddie’s Fun Question), in honour of Red Panda, we ask what our half-time entertainment would be if we had to star in the show.

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This week, hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss DeWanna Bonner being waived by The Fever after complaints about being removed from their starting lineup. How much drama was there behind the scenes? What Happened to Their Relationship? Then, a report comes out regarding the Team Financial Evaluations. The average WNBA team is worth $ 269 million. What does this mean for the upcoming CBA negotiations? Then our badass player of the week and in Freddie’s Fun question, it’s all about Cardi B and the shoutout she gave to A’ja Wilson, who else would we like to see get a shoutout in a song?

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This week, Hosts Cathryn & Freddie chat about the Dust Up between The Indiana Fever vs the Connecticut Sun. Who is at fault? Did the refs do enough, and does the league need to do more to protect Caitlin Clark? Then we discuss which teams in the current standings are better than their record. Then we have our badass player of the week, followed by Freddie’s Fun question, which is all about fouls.

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