The Ringer WNBA Show

Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic joins Seerat Sohi to talk about Sabrina Ionescu’s “Luka-esque” performance against the Aces, who don't seem motivated to get back into a series in which they're down 0-2 to the Liberty (00:00). Then, Sabreena and Seerat discuss an exciting Lynx vs. Sun series and why the two teams are so evenly matched (28:53). Plus, they talk about excitement around the Golden State Valkyries and strategies for building a successful team right away (40:20).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Sabreena Merchant

Producers: Jessie Lopez and Troy Farkas

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Mark Schindler of 'They’ve Got Now' stops by to hit on the Game 1 slate that brought all the fun, starting with Liberty-Aces and the six MVP athletes on the floor at once (1:09). Then, they discuss the Lynx-Sun matchup that feels like a great demonstration of defensive strategy across the board (0:00). Later, Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times joins to discuss the recent firing of Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon (38:31). They break down why the firing felt so sudden, where this leaves the team in free agency, and what the overall measure of success could be for this franchise.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Mark Schindler and Annie Costabile

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Ahead of Sunday’s must-see Game 1 between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, Seerat Sohi is joined by Liberty reporter Jackie Powell to discuss Sabrina Ionescu’s evolution from quiet assassin to vocal leader, as well as the improvements Breanna Stewart has made since last season (00:00). Plus, the two give their predictions for the series.

After that, Crina Mustafa of Her Hoop Stats joins to preview the Lynx-Sun series (40:08). They speculate about ways to stop the seemingly unstoppable Napheesa Collier and what makes Alyssa Thomas so special before dropping their predictions.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Jackie Powell and Crina Mustafa

Producers: Troy Farkas and Ben Cruz

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After watching the Connecticut Sun finish a sweep of the Indiana Fever last night, Seerat Sohi is joined by Fever reporter Tony East to discuss how Indiana’s lack of playoff experience showed last night (00:00). Then, the pair talks about how the Fever will look to build a championship team around Clark in the offseason, as well as a significant hire in Indiana’s front office (24:00). After that, East reflects on the craziness that was Clark’s rookie season and the extreme pressure she faced on and off the court this season (47:38). And to close out the show, as rumors swirl around whether Diana Taurasi will walk away from basketball, Seerat and Tony take a trip down Taurasi memory lane (01:06:40).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Tony East

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Seerat is joined by senior WNBA writer for SB Nation Noa Dalzell to break down Round 1 of the playoffs! They hit on Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut (0:44), discuss the Aces' strategy heading into Game 2 vs. the Storm (21:00), shout out the Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich and the Mercury’s Natasha Cloud (41:00), and more!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Noa Dalzell

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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The playoffs are finally here! Seerat fires up the mic with ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to wrap up the WNBA Show’s playoff preview. They take in-depth looks at the remaining series:

For Seerat’s preview of the Mercury-Lynx series with The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant, listen here!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Alexa Philippou

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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As the WNBA season hits the home stretch, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss A’ja Wilson’s incredible season and why this year’s conversation is about putting her in the GOAT conversation (0:00).

They also discuss the following:

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Sabreena Merchant

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s James Boyd to talk about the Fever’s recent play and Caitlin Clark’s continued impact on the league (1:38). Then, writer Katie Heindl joins to talk through the fallout of Cathy Engelbert’s CNBC comments and discuss what happens next (53:35). And lastly, reporter Mark Schindler hops on to discuss the Lynx’s playoff potential and who he thinks will take MVP this season (1:24:26).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: James Boyd, Katie Heindl, and Mark Schindler

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Seerat Sohi kicks off the debut episode of ‘The Ringer WNBA Show’ by talking with Indiana Fever play-by-play commentator Pat Boylan to discuss the Fever’s latest hot streak and the rise of Caitlin Clark (1:36).

Seerat is then joined by Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss Angel Reese and the rest of the youth movement happening with the Chicago Sky (32:38).

The show wraps with an in-depth conversation with Nekias Duncan about the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the bumps on the road they’ve hit on their quest for a three-peat (55:08).

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guests: Pat Boylan, Annie Costabile, Nekias Duncan

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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