This week, Hosts Cathryn and Freddie are joined by a very special guest. Zoe Tzanis, a PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh who has written a study on racism in WNBA media, with a specific focus on the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. There, we discuss and introduce the idea of co-framing to our audience. Great white hope narratives, particularly involving Caitlin Clark. Elaborate on what rhetorical negotiation looks like and how viewers might spot it when they see it. And what is our responsibility as fans of the WNBA? In our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question), we ask what two players we would want to see unfiltered on television. 

Link to Study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15274764261436364?fbclid=PARlRTSASz8HxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeOcl-37IoAVn3dZPQi7eQYE2nlzSTHhqHrGw9hNk28vZ1yJCTHCSpLiMf8Nw_aem_nYG3dXhWU_s7aFmqTQqo-Q

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This week, Host Cathryn is joined by She's 4 Sports' Ainka Jess to discuss her organization and their work to promote women's sports across Canada. Then they dive into the latest Power Rankings. Who is surprising us in the Month of June, and who has taken an unexpected dip? Then, the Badass Player of The Week and our CQQ (Cathryn's Querky Question), we just celebrated 30 years of the WNBA. What's a sports memory we have from 30 years ago?  

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This week we talk about the Tepmo's losing streak and the unfortunate injury to Brittnay Sykes. How will this impact the team and can they recover? Plus early All Star voting returns aren't looking great, fans gotts step up and more. Plus celebrating the new documentary recently announced about the team. 

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This week Hosts Freddie & Cathryn are joined by the Host of The Click Clack Show Lauren Duletzke. We discuss the origins of her show, how she is covering the WNBA and her latest tech product that could be revolutionary for future athletes. Then we discuss the rivalry between Angel Reese and Isabel Harrison after she was ejected from Sunday's game. Then we get into some early hot takes of the season. Each person provides their own spicy bit including are the Lynk as good as we think, what do fans really feel about Caitlin Clark, and more. Then in our FFQ Freddie's Fun Question, we celebrate Ellie The Elephant's birthday and ask how would we celebrate her birthday with an unlimited budget. 

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This week host Cathryn is joined by Darren Menezas to discuss the Caitlin Clark trade rumours, why the drama around this team persists, and the managing of her fame. Then Skylar Diggins discusses her unhappiness with the sky, reminiscent of Angel Reese’s troubles last year. Then our bad ass player of the week and our CQQ ( Cathryn’s Querky Question) is all about Angel Reese doh le double record and we ask what’s your favourite double double combination. 

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This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss Caitlin Clark clashing with Coach Stephanie White during a game which went viral, and the team meeting that followed. Is there trouble with the Fever and or can they turn things around? Then we Preview The Commissioners Cup. Who is starting off strong in the month of June and who do they see coming out on top? Then the Badass Player of the week and the FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) Gabby Williams, Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance are teaming up for a Romcom film. What WNBA film would they like to see?

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This week on Tempo Check Hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the two disappointing losses to Minnesota and Portland, plus the huge win against the sky. The team's defensive woes and their reliance on shooting. Plus Nyara Sabally hits a career high 29 points in 28 minutes puts the team over against the sky, is her production and health going to be sustainable. Then Lexi Held is waived by the team, and Tima Pouye arrives. 

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This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie give out early grades for this years rookies. Olivia Miles hot start, Azzi Fudd & more. Then what are their favourite moments of the season so far. Badass player of the week, and the FFQ (Freddie Fun Question) is about Shakira Austin being called “Shaq” and asks what nicknames did we hate growing up. 

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This week Hosts Freddie and Cathryn Discuss the Tempos first road trip. Sykes' career high, Money Mabrey, the "million dollar backcourt," the emphasis on perimeter small ball and the team's overall ability to make adjustments throughout the week.  

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This week Hosts Freddie and Cathryn discuss Rickea Jackson tearing her ACL and Natasha Cloud calling out the Referees for not being able to control the aggressive nature of the game. They discuss how this has been an ongoing issue in the league. Then the Dallas Wings were under fire as their coach Jose Fernandez called out his team for being "selfish" and how the team responded. They ask if coach callouts actually work. Then the badass player of the week and in the FFQ FReddie's Fun Question) it's all about stealing someone's thunder. 

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