Seerat and Maitreyi Anantharaman from The Defector get together to pitch, debut, and analyze their spiciest preseason takes and predictions on WNBA teams, changes, and luminaries around the league using elements from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in honor of the film's release. They end the pod by sharing their reactions to the movie.
(00:00) Intro
(6:40) Developmental roster spots
(13:44) Caitlin Clark
(22:14) WNBA staffing
(24:38) Paige Bueckers
(30:32) A'ja Wilson
(32:44) Raven Johnson
(36:41) WNBA officiating structures
(41:27) Who should be the next WNBA commissioner?
(53:28) The Chicago Sky swear jar
(1:04:13) Flau'jae Johnson
(1:09:12) Rachel Galligan
(1:13:38) ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ review
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman
Producer: Chris Sutton
Engineer: Donald LoBianco
Production Supervision: Alexa Coubal and Ben Cruz

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by the Dunker Spot’s Steve Jones discuss the bottom teams of the WNBA and talk about their strengths and weaknesses. Then he breakdown potential Rookie Of the Year candidates for the upcoming season. 

(0:53) Intro

(5:46) Toronto Tempo

(21:24) Washington Mystics

(29:58) Seattle Storm

(39:28) Portland Fire 

(49:04) Connecticut Sun 

(56:36) Early ROY Race

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Steve Jones 

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Andrew Haubner to rank the teams right outside of title contention. From Minnesota to Chicago, they break down each team and who has the best opportunity to make the 2026 WNBA playoffs.

(1:14) Intro

(8:24) Dallas Wings

(23:04) Minnesota Lynx

(28:35) Golden State Valkyries

(39:56) Phoenix Mercury

(53:53) Chicago Sky and Courtney Vandersloot’s comments

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Andrew Haubner

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by USA Today WNBA senior reporter Meghan Hall to give a quick-hit breakdown of the post–free agency power rankings across the WNBA, led by the reigning Las Vegas Aces and A'ja Wilson. They highlight top contenders like the New York Liberty and emerging teams, focusing on roster moves, X factors, and what could shift the title race this season.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Meghan Hall

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Seerat Sohi is joined by UCLA assistant coach Tasha Brown to unpack the Bruins’ championship run and record-setting WNBA draft class. They dive into UCLA’s team-first culture, the “Mind Gym” approach to mental training, and how concepts like self-identity, failure, and emotional control shaped the program’s success. Brown also shares behind-the-scenes insight into the development of stars like Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, and Gabriella Jaquez, and why mental toughness is a skill that can be taught. Later, Seerat weighs in on the Azzi Fudd press conference controversy and how it could have been handled differently.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Tasha Brown

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Join Seerat and Lucas Kaplan as they explore controversial picks, international prospects, and the impact of incoming rookies like Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts. Discover the cultural significance of draft personalities and bold predictions for the season.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Lucas Kaplan
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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Seerat and Nekias Duncan dive into the chaos of WNBA free agency, spotlighting major moves and strategic shifts. Discover the LA Sparks’ aggressive signings, the Chicago Sky's playoff potential, and the Atlanta Dream's stable core. Explore the Seattle Storm's draft uncertainty and how top teams manage player leverage. Uncover Washington Mystics' power dynamics and future impacts—essential listening for fans and analysts decoding high-stakes roster plays.

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Nekias Duncan

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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At a pivotal moment in the WNBA, the Chicago Sky manage to make a monumental mistake by trading superstar Angel Reese to Atlanta. Seerat and Andrew Haubner break it all down. They also discuss why the Mystics fired Jamila Wideman at a key moment for the franchise!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Andrew Haubner

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Andrew Haubner to recap the 2026 women’s NCAA national championship. They discuss Cori Close’s coaching brilliance, how UCLA built their title team, and the Geno- Dawn spat.

(4:16) UCLA are national champs

(20:45) Between the Lines

(48:00) Azzi Fudd-Gabriela Jaquez convo

(58:30) “Why would they do that”

(1:13:34) Dawn-Geno

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Andrew Haubner

Producer: Stefan Anderson

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In this episode, Seerat is joined by WNBA analyst Hunter Cruse to react to the NCAA Women’s Final Four! The two chat about the Geno Auriemma postgame meltdown, Dawn Staley’s coaching genius, and how the Gamecocks neutralized Sarah Strong. They also dig into the physicality of UCLA-Texas, Lauren Betts’ draft stock and their thoughts on the expansion draft!

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Hunter Cruse

Producer: Kyle Williams

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