The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn announce the winners of our fantasy basketball tournament. They congratulate the winners. Then our Finals preview. Breaking down the keys for both teams' success and giving their predictions. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) they chat about State farm Arena making way for the Dream in the Finals and ask when has someone stepped out of the way of us in order to do the right thing.

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This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie break down the controversial miscommunication between the refs and Liberty at the end of Overtime in Game 2. Who is to blame, what will happen now, and the refs being in scandal for multiple years in the playoffs now. Plus, how do the Liberty recover, praise for the Dream, and the possibility they can be in the finals. Then Valkyries vs Aces: how have the Valkyries been able to dominate, and can the Aces make adjustments? Can either team make history and be the first team to come back from being down 0-2? Then in Freddie's Fun Question, we talk about Jason Sudeikis interview with Stewie for The Hollywood Reporter and ask which WNBA player we would want to have a sit-down with.

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This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn discuss the first round of the playoffs. A’ja Wilson and the Aces beating Caitlin Clark and the Fever and discuss A’ja goat status. Then the Liberty complete an all time upset against the Lynx. What does this mean for the Lynx going forward? Then the Dream vs mystics reaction and previewing Dream vs Liberty round 2. And Golden state or Wings vs Aces (we recorded on Friday). Then in the FFQ (Freddie’s Fun Question) we celebrate Arike Ogumbowale 45 point night and ask who else could possibly reach this milestone.

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This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie break down the first round of the playoffs, looking at every series, who will win, who will upset and more. Lynx vs Liberty, Valkyries vs Wings, Aces vs Fever, and Dream vs Mystics. Then in Freddie's Fun Question (FFQ) We talk about board material. Which team will use what to motivate the other.

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Hosts Freddie & Cathryn discuss the new ESPN documentary "Setting The Tempo" all about the teams process to get ready for the regular season. Then Marina Mabrey is out for the remainder of the season. They discuss the team shutting it down for the remainder of the season and things we can look forward to in these final four games of the season. 

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This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the Fiba championship and highlight some key players in the competition. Then the WNBA season is back and they get into the very exciting playoff race ahead of us in this final week of the regular season. Then, some investors in Vancouver are trying to put a bid together for another expansion team. They discuss the very high price tag and how the Tempo games went in Vancouver last month. Then in the FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) they talk about Natisha Heideman's running club Run Budz and pick new club ideas for different players. 

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This week hosts Cathryn & Fredde discuss Commissioner Cathy Englebert announcing their retirement at the end of the year. The race to replace her is already on and we evaluate the reported top candidates. Then some FIBA highlights in our Badass Player of the week segment and in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) We explore who would be the best worst person to become the new commissioner. 

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This week Hosts Cathryn & Freddie are joined by Minnesota beat writer Andrew Dukowitz to discuss the Lynx. First we get the Ennis Kanter fiasco out of the way, discussing how hurtful cultural rhetoric is hurting the league and the storylines that deserve being discussed. Then we get into the Lyx dominant season, their championship hopes and will this year be the year. Then our thoughts on the Portland mascot. and in Freddie's Fun Question, we invite Prince to a Lynx championship party and discuss what would happen. 

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This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the highly anticipated Mascot reveal. They share all their thoughts on Dot & Dez, their backstory and how they think this can evolve over time. Then Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever come to Toronto for the first time. They discuss the fan fare, controversies and more. 

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This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the surprising announcement that Nneka Ogwumike is retiring after the end of this season. They go into her reasons as well as celebrate her accomplishments. Then, they look at the most improved race with Jessica Sheppard leading the way but who else should be considered. Then the Badass Player Of The Week and the FFQ 9Freddie's Fun question is all about who the Portland Mascot should be.

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