Best Howard Megdal Podcasts (2024)

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W All-Star Preview: Who wins? Does Brittney Griner Dunk? Pitbull’s setlist and more | WNBA Podcast 37:15

1d ago37:15

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Jesse Morrison who will be covering all of the festivitiies at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. The pair preview the entire weekend including the Skills Challenge, 3x3 Exhibition and WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest on night one, the game itself on night two including the special halftime performance from Pit…

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Tammi Reiss talks 3-on-3 ahead of the Olympics and Rhode Island’s 2024-25 season | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:06

2d ago31:06

31:06

The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner and Team USA 3-on-3 assistant coach and head coach at the University of Rhode Island Tammi Reiss joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about her road to the Olympics. The pair also discuss if Reiss would have played 3-on-3 if it was an option during her playing days, the quartet of players suiting…

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Utah head coach Lynne Roberts has Utes prepped for the Big 12 | Women's Basketball Podcast 33:47

3d ago33:47

33:47

Not only have the Utah Utes become a national power, they have played the kind of analytics-driven basketball that makes them equal parts a fun watch and impossible to stop on the offensive end. Their mastermind, Lynne Roberts, joins host Howard Megdal to discuss how Utah transitions to the Big 12, the new Utes on the roster and what success looks …

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How Angel Reese, Chennedy Carter are remaking the Chicago Sky | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:11

4d ago29:11

29:11

It's been an eventful 2024 season already for the Chicago Sky, and The Next's Sky beat reporter, Alissa Hirsh, stops by to chat about it with host Howard Megdal. Angel Reese has already exceeded expectations in many ways for Chicago, while Chennedy Carter is showing the talent that made her a lottery pick. But how does it all come together, and wha…

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The New-Look Big 12 Conference 34:04

1h ago34:04

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We have had years of big changes and big moves in college athletics and another league is embarking on a new day and a new-look on August 2 - the Big 12 Conference. 16 teams, storied programs joining, rivalries maintained and vision and value on the forefront of every conversation. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by the new Vice President…

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2024 WNBA midseason rookie review | WNBA Podcast 26:00

3h ago26:00

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Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Lincoln Shafer to talk about Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Rickea Jackson, among others after surpassing the midway point of the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today …

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How the Washington Mystics improved to 6-17 | WNBA Podcast 28:47

1d ago28:47

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The Washington Mystics are 6-17 and have picked up all six wins in the last month and a day. The Next’s Washington Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss what’s changed for the team in the last month. The pair also chat about how injuries are still impacting Washington, what Stefanie Dolson has brought this season a…

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WNBA Bets and Maria Marino | Women's Basketball Podcast 32:06

2d ago32:06

32:06

The over/under on this convo? Endless. Action Network's Maria Marino joins host Gigi Speer to do a deep dive into the New York Liberty's areas of improvement for the rest of the season, surprises from the Kids' Day games, Maria's media journey, advice on working in the women's basketball space, and so many more fun tidbits. Maria's library and voca…

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How Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings turn around 2024 WNBA season | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:44

10d ago28:44

28:44

The Dallas Wings have suffered an ungodly number of injuries. What have we learned from the Dallas WNBA campaign so far? The Next's Wings beat reporter, Arie Graham, joins host Howard Megdal to talk about Satou Sabally's absence, what the loss of Veronica Burton did to the backcourt, and much more about the present and future of the Wings. Everythi…

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The real Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, plus A'ja Wilson's historic run | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:20

11d ago31:20

31:20

For all the talk about how the WNBA players actually feel about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, The Next's Rob Knox spoke to players across the league to get the real, rather than manufactured story. He joins host Howard Megdal to share what we learned, along with his in-person experiences at two games in two days. And the last 10 minutes of the sho…

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WNBA History : July 8th, 2014 + Current HOT TOPICS | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:26

12d ago27:26

27:26

A'ja Wilson has reached a new milestone. So has Natasha Cloud, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, DeWanna Bonner, and so many more players this season. Host Gigi Speer catches you up on the drama, accolades, and everything in-between from this past weekend. Plus, she REWINDS to July 2014, where the landscape of the W was much different. Why was July 8th, …

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Who was snubbed by WNBA All-Star voting? | WNBA Podcast 36:06

15d ago36:06

36:06

Host Jackie Powell is joined by women’s basketball freelance journalist Eden Laase where the two discuss how the confusing WNBA All-Star voting process caused some WNBA All-Star snubs. How does the Team USA roster automatically being All-Stars make this more complicated? The pair dive deep into the four main snubs including Dijonai Carrington, Alan…

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A'ja Wilson’s dominating and the Las Vegas Aces are accelerating | WNBA Podcast 28:01

17d ago28:01

28:01

The Las Vegas Aces are 11-6 after winning their last five games and The Next’s Las Vegas Aces beat writer Matthew Walter joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all about the Aces season so far. The pair discuss the impact of Chelsea Gray’s return, the team’s defensive improvement and A’ja Wilson’s dominant first half of the season. Matthew also breaks …

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WNBA ALL-STAR REACTION + Lynx vs. Liberty IN-DEPTH analysis | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:10

17d ago27:10

27:10

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark led the way in All-Star voting, and host Gigi Speer dissects the entire roster, including any surprises. She is joined by women's basketball analysts and Nets Daily reporters Brian Fleurantin and Lucas Kaplan to discuss Tuesday's Minnesota Lynx-New York Liberty game, including Sabrina Ionescu stepping up on defens…

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15-4 Connecticut Sun are still shining | WNBA Podcast 28:36

11d ago28:36

28:36

The Connecticut Sun are 15-4 and The Next’s Connecticut Sun beat writer Noa Dalzell joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all about the Sun’s season so far. The pair discuss the team’s July 1 win over Phoenix, Alyssa Thomas being named to Team USA’s 5x5 Olympic team and who has stepped up for the Sun this season. Dalzell also talks about what’s ahead …

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New Look Conferences in College Athletics 46:35

12d ago46:35

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While we may be on a break from college sporting events, the world of college athletics never stops throwing us curve balls or coming down the lane on a fast break. It is "Migration Day" as we move from Power 5 to Power 4 in college conferences - new teams to new leagues and what it all means. We also are seeing the landscape change yet again with …

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One concern with every WNBA team | WNBA Podcast 33:58

21d ago33:58

33:58

From the Phoenix Mercury’s lack of depth to the Connecticut Sun’s shooting issues, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to give their biggest concerns for every WNBA team as July approaches. Photo credit: John McClellan / The Next Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualifi…

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Minnesota Lynx update: Commissioner’s Cup championship, team chemistry and more | WNBA Podcast 33:25

23d ago33:25

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On Tuesday the Minnesota Lynx won the team’s first Commissioner’s Cup championship and today The Next’s Lynx beat writer Terry Horstman joined host Natalie Heavren to chat all about Minnesota’s season so far. The pair discussed the team’s Commissioner’s Cup win, Diamond Miller and what’s ahead for Minnesota. Horstman also talked about the keys to t…

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The PROBLEM with Women's Basketball Coverage and The Commissioner's Cup | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:28

23d ago28:28

28:28

From the lack of respect for black female voices at the national level, to watered-down discussions about the league, NY Post Reporter and Host of New York Got Game Dexter Henry dishes on the problem with media coverage. Host Gigi Speer asks him about analytics, the Commissioner's Cup, and what his New York audience is hungry for. Follow & Subscrib…

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From Atlanta Dream to gaming, WNBA's Aerial Powers knows how to win | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:52

25d ago29:52

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Aerial Powers has enjoyed a distinguished WNBA career already, including a championship with the 2019 Washington Mystics. But she is so much more than just a basketball player, as she and host Howard Megdal discuss in this wide-ranging interview. Everything from her history with gaming to her work off the court to take in and savor all she's experi…

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Noelle Quinn has the Seattle Storm playing like WNBA contenders | Women's Basketball Podcast 34:32

25d ago34:32

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Noelle Quinn, Seattle Storm head coach, has been through the rebuild and has a team that's been dominant of late, 8-3 in its last 11, playing at a net rating close to the top of the WNBA. She joins host Howard Megdal to talk through the resurgence of Skylar Diggins-Smith, the importance of Jewell Loyd, the development of Jordan Horston and much mor…

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Indiana Fever Check-In with Pat Boylan 31:32

23d ago31:32

31:32

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are racking up wins right now. The Next's Fever reporter Talia Goodman is joined by Fever Play-by-Play voice Pat Boylan to discuss what's going well for the team, the connection between Clark and Aliyah Boston, and where the Fever is headed next. Photo credit: Indianapolis Star Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast P…

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One good thing about every WNBA team in 2024 | WNBA Podcast 36:11

28d ago36:11

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From the Minnesota Lynx’s scheme versatility to the New York Liberty’s jumbo lineups, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler to give their favorite thing about every WNBA team so far this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job …

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Happy Pride Month! Inside the history of what Pride means to WNBA players | WNBA Podcast 37:58

29d ago37:58

37:58

Host Jackie Powell is joined by ESPN’s Katie Barnes where the two discuss why Pride month means so much to the WNBA and its fans. The pair chats about the history of queerness in the W and why how much coverage the relationship of NaLyssa Smith and Dijonai Carrington is getting probably wouldn’t have happened five years ago. Later, while discussing…

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Losing Cameron Brink, on and off the court, is huge loss for Los Angeles Sparks | WNBA Podcast 27:40

30d ago27:40

27:40

With Cameron Brink lost for the season with an ACL tear, Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal caught up with Curt Miller and the Los Angeles Sparks to evaluate all it means on and off the court for the WNBA.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for f…

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Curt Miller on coaching Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, living in LA | Women's Basketball Podcast 34:30

1M ago34:30

34:30

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller is anxiously awaiting the results of the testing on Cameron Brink following her injury in Tuesday night's game against the Connecticut Sun. But despite this latest in a spate of injuries, he remains sunny about the future outlook in Los Angeles, where his Sparks are already laying the groundwork for future …

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Texas star Aaliyah Moore keeps growing, on and off the court | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:47

1M ago27:47

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For Aaliyah Moore, every setback is simply something to learn from and come back even better. From injuries to her ankle and knee to a desire to adjust to a changing media landscape, Moore is a standout defender and versatile scorer for Vic Schaefer's Texas Longhorns. And she's already excelling as a podcast host herself. She joins host Howard Megd…

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High Indiana Fever X's & O's 38:02

1M ago38:02

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With the WNBA season in high gear, we are turning a lot of eyeballs and fans to the women's game. Just as people poke holes and analyze NBA offenses and defenses, we are ready to do the same. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by Indiana Fever beat reporter & LockedOn podcast host Tony East to peak behind the Fever playbook. With back-to-bac…

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Why did Becky Hammon go undrafted in 1999? | WNBA Retrospect 38:33

1M ago38:33

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Becky Hammon is the best undrafted player in WNBA history. Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to analyze her skillset as a prospect coming out of Colorado State in the late 90s. PrizePicks This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. The easiest and most exciting way to play Daily Fantasy Sports. Go to PrizePicks.c…

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Checking in on the Seattle Storm a month into the 2024 season | WNBA Podcast 31:18

1M ago31:18

31:18

The Seattle Storm have won eight of its last nine games and The Next’s Seattle Storm beat writer Bella Valeriano Munson is here to chat all about the team’s first month of the season. The pair talk about the contributions of Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike, Jewell Loyd being named to her second Olympics, Ezi Magbegor’s contract extension, w…

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WNBA: Process, Playing Overseas, and Pivoting with Kianna Smith | Women's Basketball Podcast 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

From being a McDonald's All-American to getting drafted 16th overall in 2022, Kianna Smith has LIVED basketball for years. After a great season in the WKBL, Smith is now talking the X's and O's of the game she loves on the She's Always on Podcast. She joins host Gigi Speer to discuss her Final Four experience at Louisville, discovering new aspects …

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How Brittney Griner's return changes trajectory for Phoenix Mercury | Women's Basketball Podcast 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

It's been a roller coaster of a year already for the Phoenix Mercury, and The Next's Mercury beat reporter, Tia Reid, joins host Howard Megdal to make sense of it all. From the impact of Brittney Griner's return to Rebecca Allen's value, along with a deep dive into Kahleah Copper's stardom and Diana Taurasi's psyche, it's all here.Support Us By Sup…

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Alanna Smith powers Minnesota Lynx hot start, eyes Australia gold | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:11

1M ago28:11

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Alanna Smith has broken through in a huge way, providing Cheryl Reeve and the Minnesota Lynx with the new-age starting center the team needs. She joins host Howard Megdal to detail her journey, from her years at Stanford through some WNBA struggles, while also speaking about Team Australia and their pursuit of gold at the 2024 Olympics.Support Us B…

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Checking in on the 0-12 Washington Mystics and what the record doesn’t show | WNBA Podcast 31:04

1M ago31:04

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The Washington Mystics are 0-12, but is it time to hit the panic button? The Next’s Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team’s first 12 games, including Jade Melbourne’s 21-point performance against the New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon. The pair also discuss what the record doesn’t show about Washi…

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Breaking down Aaliyah Edwards' showdown with Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso | WNBA Podcast 33:36

1M ago33:36

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How did Aaliyah Edwards excel against the Chicago Sky? And what is wrong with the Atlanta Dream’s offense? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to discuss. PrizePicks This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. The easiest and most exciting way to play Daily Fantasy Sports. Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use c…

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An East Coast Commissioner's Cup showdown: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun | WNBA Podcast 37:52

1M ago37:52

37:52

Host Jackie Powell is joined by the Hartford Courant’s Emily Adams where the pair discusses the significance of the Commissioner's Cup in 2024. How is the Commissioner’s Cup schedule different this year compared to it in year’s past? And what does the advocacy portion of the Cup look like this season? Later in the show, Emily and Jackie discuss the…

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Connecticut Sun's Rachel Banham knows how to focus on what matters | Women's Basketball Podcast 26:27

1M ago26:27

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For Rachel Banham and the Connecticut Sun, this past offseason's agreement has already paid dividends. For the Sun, the spacing provided by Banham and Moriah Jefferson, added to the current roster of talented players like Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner makes everyone better. For Banham, the chance to come in, shoot with a permanent green light an…

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Sandy Brondello's wisdom powers New York Liberty, Team Australia alike | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:47

1M ago30:47

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Sandy Brondello's WNBA tenure is nearly as long as the WNBA itself, first as a standout player, now as among the most accomplished head coaches in the history of the league. She joins host Howard Megdal to talk about all of it, from her early days playing for Team Australia and the Detroit Shock, right through her tasks this summer: navigating the …

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Caitlin Clark and the Bigger Picture: WNBA Coverage | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Caitlin Clark, Monica McNutt, Stephen A. Smith, and the conversation around covering the WNBA is the way we all started our weeks. Locked On: Women's Basketball Fans, welcome Sara Jane Gamelli, WNBA and NBA Staff Writer at Ball is Life for more than a reaction to their comments. Host Gigi Speer and Sara discuss the happenings around the league, sto…

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Caitlin Clark: What we know, what's ahead, how to survive the toxicity | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:17

2M ago29:17

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We have never seen the level of scrutiny the WNBA is experiencing right now in and around Caitlin Clark. And so, after 11 brutally difficult games for Clark and the Indiana Fever, host Howard Megdal is here to separate the signal from the noise. What do we know so far? What's coming? And how do fans truly not only cope, but find ways to enjoy the u…

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Checking in on the 2-5 Los Angeles Sparks | WNBA Podcast 27:21

2M ago27:21

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We’re already two and a half weeks into the 2024 WNBA season and The Next’s Los Angeles Sparks beat writer Cameron Ruby joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team. The pair discuss how the team got to 2-5, how Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson have played so far and what to watch for as the season continues. Ruby also talks about her bask…

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Sug Sutton beat the odds, wants WNBA players seen for who they are | Women's Basketball Podcast 24:21

2M ago24:21

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Host Howard Megdal is joined by Phoenix Mercury guard Sug Sutton. The two discuss how Sug overcame the long odds of being selected 36th in the WNBA Draft to earn regular playing time in the league, eventually logging 40 games as an ironwoman in the 2023 season for the Mercury. The two also get into the details of Sutton's new role as ambassador for…

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Is Napheesa Collier the 2024 WNBA MVP? And why are injuries rising? | Women's Basketball Podcast 28:06

2M ago28:06

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On today's show, host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Lucas Seehafer. The medical guru for the site dives into his research about WNBA injuries, what we know and what we need to find out. Then the two discuss the Minnesota Lynx, who Seehafer has covered for The Next, specifically what is powering Minnesota's strong start and how high the ceil…

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How Kelly Graves signed Deja Kelly, turned the page for Oregon | Women's Basketball Podcast 35:26

2M ago35:26

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It was a difficult season by any measure for Kelly Graves and the Oregon Ducks, and Graves doesn't shy away from that in our latest podcast with host Howard Megdal. But on the heels of a transfer portal period that led to Oregon adding talent up and down its roster, the two discuss how fits like Deja Kelly and Aminu Muhammad not only change the pos…

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Locked On Women's Basketball: Indiana Fever check-in with Tony East 30:46

2M ago30:46

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Host Talia Goodman is joined by The Next's Indiana Fever reporter Tony East to discuss how the Fever have fared through the first seven games of their season. Is Caitlin Clark meeting expectations? Whose stock has risen so far? Photo credit: Doug McSchooler for IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧 https://link.c…

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How have WNBA rookies performed to open 2024 season? | WNBA Podcast 33:55

2M ago33:55

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Los Angeles Sparks big Cameron Brink has been excellent to open the 2024 season, but how has the rest of the rookie class performed? Host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to discuss. Monopoly GO! Game off! We gotta talk more about MONOPOLY GO! This fast paced game let’syou team up with friends for tournaments to unlock…

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The planes are in place: How charter flights became the standard in the WNBA | WNBA Podcast 37:33

2M ago37:33

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports where the pair break down how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was able to get the planes in place. What planes? The charter planes that will allow WNBA players and teams benefits that they didn’t have before. Jackie and Cassandra explain why the addition of charter flights matters i…

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Brenda Frese, Maryland Terrapins reload in the transfer portal again | Women's Basketball Podcast 30:27

2M ago30:27

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For Brenda Frese and the Maryland Terrapins, March and April are just another chance to get better. So it happened here in 2024, with Frese adding numerous difference-makers to her roster as she prepares for an influx of new teams into the Big Ten Conference. She joins Howard Megdal to break down the new Terps, talk about the new calendar reality f…

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What's talking to players in the transfer portal really like? Chandler McCabe tells us 29:55

2M ago29:55

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For Robert Morris head coach Chandler McCabe, every stop in her career has prepared her for this, her first head coaching job. She played at Providence, served as a top assistant at Bethune-Cookman and George Mason, with her most recent stop at UCF in the Golden Knights' first season in the Big 12. She joins host Howard Megdal to discuss how she pl…

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Marc Mitchell is building another program at Indiana State | Women's Basketball Podcast 29:53

2M ago29:53

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Marc Mitchell was just named head coach at Indiana State, but the blueprint he'll be following is the one he used to win a championship at FDU-Florham, elevated the St. Peter's program, and has worked everywhere he's coached. He joins host Howard Megdal to discuss goals in the Missouri Valley Conference, the realities of roster-building and much mo…

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