The Ringer WNBA Show

Nov 20 2024 20 ep. 67 mins 91

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The Ringer WNBA Show, hosted by The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi, breaks down the latest happenings in The W, with must-listen analysis, thoughts and more featuring some of the best guests and experts from around the league.

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What Paige Bueckers Will Bring to the Dallas Wings and Options for the Sparks and Sky in the Draft

Nov 20 2024 77 mins

This week, Seerat welcomes two guests following the results of the WNBA Draft lottery. First, she speaks with The Ringer’s Mirin Fader to talk Paige Bueckers, the presumptive number one pick in the WNBA Draft. They discuss her style of play and how Geno Auriemma has called on her to be more “selfish” in her last year at UConn (0:46). Later, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sa

The WNBA Fan’s Guide to College Basketball

Nov 13 2024 81 mins

This week, Seerat taps in with WNBA draft scribe Mark Schindler to talk about the highs and lows of the USC women’s basketball team led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen (1:09). Later, Mark shares his 2025 mock draft, explains why Paige Bueckers is not the only surefire star in this class (30:13), and discusses how the world champion New York Liberty will look to protect everyone

The Lack of an Actual Caitlin Clark Rival and the Buzz Around JuJu Watkins

Nov 06 2024 58 mins

This week, Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Van Lathan, as they kick off the show discussing the origins of Van’s W fandom and which teams he follows most (3:01). Then, they discuss the infamous controversy surrounding the referees in this year’s Finals (4:28). Later, they do a deep dive into how the current WNBA is comparable to the 1970s NBA (7:24), how Caitlin Clark doesn�

Stephanie White’s Potential Fever Fit. Plus, Lexie Hull on Caitlin Clark's Friendship and Christie Sides's Departure

Oct 30 2024 73 mins

Seerat has two special guests this week! First, she chats with Indiana Fever beat writer Scott Agness, who discusses the plethora of head coaching vacancies around the league, Christie Sides's time in Indiana, and Stephanie White’s potential fit for the Fever (1:14). Then, Seerat welcomes Fever point guard Lexie Hull, who discusses her friendship with Caitlin Clark, Sides’s dep

How the WNBA’s Contract Negotiations Could Play Out. Plus, Ros Gold-Onwude on the WNBA’s Growing Pains.

Oct 22 2024 85 mins

As expected, the WNBA players are opting out of their current CBA. To wade through the muddy financial waters, longtime ESPN WNBA reporter Michael Voepel joins Seerat Sohi to discuss the timing of this decision, what the WNBA players want from their next deal, how difficult it might be for the players to secure what they want, and what made the 2024 season the most transformative i

New York Liberty Are the 2024 WNBA Champions!

Oct 20 2024 32 mins

Seerat is back for an immediate reaction to the conclusion of the 2024 WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. She recaps the first half of Game 5 for the Liberty and their rocky start, Sabrina Ionescu’s historic 1-of-19 performance, and Breanna Stewart's free throws. Then, she dives into what they did right with Nyara Sabally stepping up and Jonquel Jones l

The Finals Are Going to Game 5! Napheesa Collier and the Lynx Survive an Epic Game 4

Oct 18 2024 33 mins

Seerat fires up the mic minutes after the Minnesota Lynx pushed the WNBA Finals and the New York Liberty to a Game 5 and talks through all the happenings of an absolutely epic Game 4. She kicks things off discussing Napheesa Collier's 40-minute marathon performance (1:43) before touching on Courtney Williams and the rest of the Lynx's much-needed contributions (5:45). Seerat then

Post–Game 2 Decompression and Strategies Heading Into Game 3

Oct 15 2024 57 mins

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Ben Pickman to recap the status of the Finals after two games between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty. They break down Sabrina Ionescu’s relationship with the crowd, Napheesa Collier’s turnover percentage, and how the officiating played a role in Game 2 (20:42). Later, they discuss what adjustments each team needs to make and preview

Lynx Win or Liberty Collapse? Reactions to a Wild Finals Game 1.

Oct 11 2024 67 mins

Welcome to the “urgency edition” of The Ringer WNBA Show. Seerat is in New York and links up with WNBA scribe Owen Pence to share their immediate reactions to an epic Game 1 of the Finals (1:42). First, they discuss Courtney Williams’s historic performance leading the Lynx to an 18-point comeback win over the Liberty (3:17). Then, they talk about Napheesa Collier being Breann

Complete Liberty-Lynx WNBA Finals Preview

Oct 09 2024 49 mins

The WNBA Finals are set! Seerat welcomes Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano to the pod to preview the 2024 WNBA Finals! First, Seerat checks in with Shea, who is still mourning the Aces' loss (1:!5). Next up is a temperature check with Jason on how confident he is in his Liberty (3:23). Then they discuss Napheesa Collier’s underrated play and how she can be effective in the Fina