They swear “nobody watches the WNBA”… but the numbers say otherwise.

This week on The Strapdown Podcast, we break down the WNBA collective bargaining agreement drama and why people get real loud (and wrong) when Black queer women ask to be paid what they’re worth.

In this episode, we unpack the latest conversations around the WNBA CBA negotiations, debunk the tired “it’s not profitable” and “no one watches” talking points, and ask the real question: why does it bother podcast bros so much when a league full of Black, queer, elite athletes demands more? We get into how racism, misogyny, and homophobia show up in sports media, and why that matters specifically to the lesbian community.

Then we give some SUGAA, to a lesbian who keeps attracting mean girls and can’t figure out why. We talk about missing social cues (especially if you’re on the spectrum), recognizing subtle shade, and using the power of attraction to usher in the love or situationship you desire.

Drop a comment: Do you think the WNBA players deserve more? How do you deflect a mean comment in real time? What's Ginger's full government name? 

0:55 WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Drama Explained

9:20 Debunking the WNBA Profitability Argument

14:35 The Exploitation of Black Women's Labor 

17:55 Debunking the Lack of Viewership Argument 

20:50 Marketing Issues with the WNBA

23:57 Counting the MNBA's Pockets

30:23 SUGAA Surviving Mean Girl Nurses

37:10 Combatting Missed Social Cues

42:02 WNBA GAY 

45:45 New Ksst Drop Brings Aury to TEARS

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