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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Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Special Guest Chelsea Leite to discuss Courtney Vandersloot’s unfortunate ACL tears and the new science behind ACL tears in Women. Plus, is Angel Reese getting the “Villain Edit?” Why does she get so much hate and so much attention in general? And is it good or bad for the league? Then, are the early favourites for MVP and ROTY legit? Or do other players still have time to make a solid run? Lastly, instead of our FFQ (Freddie’s Fun Question), we have a CQQ, Cathryn’s Quirky Question, inspired by Angel Reese fixing Holly Rowe’s eyelash on the broadcast, we share our past beauty malfunctions.

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This week, Hosts Cathryn and Freddie are joined by USA Today’s pioneering journalist Christine Brennan to chat about her new book On Her Game; Caitlin Clark and the revolution in women’s sports. We chat about what it was like coming into sports journalism over 40 years ago, and the amazing support she had from her parents. Plus, how she got the opportunity to write a book about Caitlin Clark. Some things we might be surprised to know about her and more. Plus her thoughts on the upcoming WNBA CBA negotiations and where does she think the league will be in 5 years? Then, in our FFQ (Freddie’s Fun Question), we ask what we could do to improve the Commissioners Cup.

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This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie, inspired by The Ringer’s “11 Early Observations” article, select something they feel deserves a spotlight. Including the Atlanta Dream soaring to start the season, and Aliyah Boston having a leap year. Will she be able to explode while Caitlin Clark is out? Then the league posted its findings from the investigation involving racist comments directed toward Angel Reece. Then our badass player of the week and in Freddie’s Fun Question, we chat about the tempo’s public launch event and ask what we would do to stage something similar.

This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie chat about early hot takes this season. What bold predictions have they got right so far? Then they discuss the Valkyries’ debut and chat about San Fran women’s basketball history. Then they chat about Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese. The tough foul that has led to an “investigation” by the league due to racist comments directed at Reese. Is the league handling this the right way? Then, the return of our Badass player of the week segment, and finally, in Freddie’s Fun Question, we propose new questions for the GM survey.

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