The Ringer WNBA Show

The Ringer

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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20 episodes
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Friday · 1 hr 25 min
Sophie Cunningham’s Comments, WNBA Culture, and More With E.R. Fightmaster | The Ringer WNBA Show
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing her most recent article on the controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender women in sports. Then, she is joined by actor, musician, and podcast host E.R. Fightmaster to discuss the WNBA’s culture, queer women in sports, and so much more! (00:00) Intro (7:37) E.R. Fightmaster joins the show Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: E.R. Fightmaster Producers: Victoria Valencia and Sarah Reddy Additional Production Support: Sam Hess and Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 1 hr 36 min
One Move to Fix Every Playoff Team Before the Trade Deadline
Seerat starts by talking about Sophie Cunningham and her profile with ESPN—where she talks about keeping trans athletes out of women’s sports—and the upcoming rally in Seattle in support of Cunningham. Then Seerat is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz, and they try to fix one thing about each contending team before the trade deadline. (00:00) Intro (4:20) Seattle’s rally for Sophie Cunningham (33:25) Washington Mystics (49:18) New York Liberty (55:17) Golden State Valkyries (1:01:30) Indiana Fever (1:07:25) Dallas Wings (1:18:20) Las Vegas Aces (1:22:19) Atlanta Dream (1:25:22) Minnesota Lynx Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 24 · 1 hr 39 min
2026 Mid-Season Awards
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Dunker Spot’s Nekias Duncan to give out their awards halfway through the 2026 season. (0:17) Intro (2:40) MVP (8:24) DPOY (48:27) Rookie of the Year (58:50) Coach of the Year (1:11:10) Most Improved Player (1:20:45) Sixth Player of the Year Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 22 · 1 hr 35 min
A 2026 WNBA Draft Check-in, and Fixing WNBA Security With Jackie Powell
Seerat opens by recapping Monday night’s slate of games and gives a glimpse into the future of the WNBA. Then, she is joined by TheIXSports’ Jackie Powell to discuss Sandy Brondello’s comments on Angel Reese, the WNBA’s security issues, and the Liberty’s slump. (0:07) Intro (1:04) The future of the WNBA (13:09) Paige vs. Caitlin vs. Olivia (15:06) 2026 WNBA Draft Check-in (20:41) Jackie Powell joins the show (21:53) Jackie’s story on THEM (37:49) Sandy’s comments on Angel (1:01:12) Jackie’s plan for safety (1:16:36) What happened to the Liberty? Jackie’s Story on Betnijah Laney-Hamilton : https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/wnba/new-york-liberty/complicated-challenges-betnijah-laney-hamilton-season-new-york-liberty/ Jackie’s Story on Chris DeMarco: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-basketball-newsroom/chris-demarco-embracing-wnba-culture-new-york-liberty/ Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Jackie Powell Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 16 · 1 hr 24 min
The State of the WNBA, the Valkyries, and Caitlin Clark With Michael Voepel
Seerat is joined by ESPN’s Michael Voepel to recap Fever-Valkyries, how each team should approach the trade deadline, the Sparks’ future, and the Silver-Engelbert relationship. (0:16) Intro (2:15) Valkyries-Fever recap (17:47) The Fever’s lack of depth (22:15) Caitlin’s unique position (42:50) Should GS make a move? (49:03) What are the Sparks doing? (1:00:00) Silver’s comments on Engelbert Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Michael Voepel Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 14 · 1 hr 5 min
The W's Scoring Explosion With Brendan Glasheen, and the Sparks Fire Their GM
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the Sparks firing GM Raegan Pebley, how the team should move forward, and Angel Reese’s dominant performance against L.A. on Monday night. Then, Seerat is joined by Connecticut Sun play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen to break down how the WNBA has advanced in scoring, highlighting players like Paige Bueckers, Marina Mabrey, Caitlin Clark, and Kelsey Mitchell. (0:00) Intro (2:30) Sparks fire Raegan Pebley (7:34) What’s next for the Sparks? (24:18) Angel’s explosive night (27:46) Brendan Glasheen joins the show (30:12) The W’s scoring evolution (33:13) Mabrey’s rise (46:09) The issues with the Fever’s backcourt (55:14) Mid-Range Paige Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Brendan Glasheen Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 10 · 1 hr 33 min
Congress Enters WNBA Culture Wars, and What's With the Sky, With Alissa Hirsh
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the president and Congress’s attempt to protect Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s recent West Coast swing, and Chennedy Carter being released. Then, she is joined by the Chicago Sun-Times’ Alissa Hirsh to discuss the Sky-Skylar Diggins feud, Courtney Vandersloot’s role on the team, and Chicago’s late collapses. (0:18) Intro (0:35) Congress steps in for Caitlin (10:37) The Fever's West Coast swing (22:35) Chennedy Carter waived (34:15) Alissa Hirsh joins the show (34:37) Skylar Diggins benched (38:30) Chicago's late-game mishaps (52:01) What’s next for Skylar? (01:09:33) The future of the Sky Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Alissa Hirsh Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 7 · 1 hr 17 min
How to Not Ruin a Franchise, With Nathan Canilao
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the drama with between the Sky and Skylar Diggins, and what went wrong with the Sparks. Then, she is joined by the Mercury News’ Nathan Canilao to break down the Valkyries' infuriating defense and Gabby Williams’s MVP season. (0:17) Intro (1:22) Sky vs. Skylar (12:13) The Sparks' impatient team-building (18:03) Nathan Canilao joins the show (23:41) Gabby Williams's MVP year (41:54) The Valkyries' versatile defense (52:54) Should they add at the deadline? (58:48) The Valkyries and young talent Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nathan Canilao Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 3 · 1 hr 4 min
A Deep Dive on Olivia Miles’s All-Time Rookie Season with Maitreyi Anantharaman
In this episode, Seerat opens by discussing the All-Star starters and who may have been snubbed. Then she is joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a deep dive on Olivia Miles. (0:18) Intro (0:28) All-Star selections and snubs (11:28) A deep dive on Olivia Miles (15:08) Olivia’s creativity (28:42) Dyckman's influence (33:42) How Notre Dame and TCU shaped her (51:27) 2026 draft recap (58:10) Phee’s return Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr 36 min
Recapping Cathy Engelbert's (Hopefully) Final Commissioner's Cup
In this episode, Seerat is joined by producer Stefan Anderson to recap the Commissioner's Cup, the spat between Alyssa Thomas and Cathy Engelbert, and the White House reposting Sophie Cunningham. (0:47) Intro (3:10) The Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup (28:10) The response from Engelbert v. Thomas (43:53) The White House reposting Sophie Cunningham (78:02) Which WNBA team should LeBron play for? Host: Seerat Sohi Producer: Stefan Anderson Be sure to check out Seerat's new piece on the WNBA's actual problem surrounding Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 25 · 1 hr 30 min
Caitlin Clark’s Throat-Punch Has Everyone Talking and Callie Fin Talks Pregnancy and Parasociality
In this episode, Seerat discusses the Caitlin Clark injury and her scuffle with Alyssa Thomas, Seattle’s young frontcourt, and Paige Bueckers in the clutch. Then she is joined by USA Today’s Callie Fin to talk about her experience of being pregnant and covering the WNBA and the parasocial relationship of the W fans. (0:46) Intro (1:18) Caitlin’s injury and the AT foul (7:26) Paige Bueckers in the clutch (9:11) Kelsey Plum’s injury (10:52) Malonga-Fam tandem (12:19) The Liberty at full strength (14:08) Callie Fin joins (16:30) Her pregnancy experience (46:17) Hamby-Aces (63:19) The Aces playing with stakes (73:39) Parasocial relationships with WNBA Players Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Callie Fin Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 23 · 1 hr 4 min
A Special Night in LA, Nneka's GW, and Clutch KiKi with Sabreena Merchant
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to recap the Sparks-Liberty matchup, which celebrated the WNBA’s 30th anniversary. Then they talk about the Mystics' streak, the Sky’s late-game blunders, and more. (1:03) Intro (5:18) Sparks-Liberty history and Nneka’s shot (20:42) Between The Lines (29:26) The Liberty is integrating Sabally and Ionescu into the lineups. (38:10) The Sky’s late-game issues (44:18) The Fever’s transition defense (53:11) Kiki Ifaren’s Weekend Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 19 · 1 hr 11 min
Olivia Miles’s Historic Season, Dream-Fever, and Which Teams We Would Let Ruin Our Summer, With Steven Ruiz
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Steven Ruiz to recap Dream-Fever and run through the gamut of teams that they would let ruin their summer. (0:45) Intro (2:23) Dream-Fever recap (18:50) Olivia Miles's historic rookie season (30:33) Aces (36:31) Liberty (43:25) Valkyries (48:00) Wings (62:58) 50-game seasons Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 15 · 44 min
Flau'jae Johnson Assesses Her Rookie Season and More. Plus, Three Things That We Love.
In this episode, Seerat opens by going over the three things that she loves from the past weekend in the W. Then, she is joined by Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson to discuss her rookie season, her favorite books, and learning from Sue Bird and Paige Bueckers. (0:53) Intro (1:08) Stewie puts the team on her back (5:50) Olivia Miles shines against the Aces (13:01) Aliyah Boston keeps putting it together (17:56) Conversation with Flau’jae Johnson Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Flau’jae Johnson Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 10 · 1 hr 58 min
The 30 Biggest Observations in 30 Days of the 30th Season With Nekias Duncan
In this episode, Seerat is joined by The Dunker Spot’s Nekias Duncan to break down their biggest observations through the first month of the season, including Natasha Mack’s rise, the Fever’s struggles, and what is happening with the Chicago Sky. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Nekias Duncan Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 5 · 1 hr 6 min
Olivia Miles Goes Off for WNBA Record, and Fever Start Righting the Ship
Seerat is joined by No Cap Space’s Tyler DeLuca to talk through The W’s two big Thursday night games. They kick things off by discussing the much-anticipated Fever-Dream matchup (0:32) that saw Indiana emerge from its drama-filled week with a needed win. Seerat and Tyler examine the Fever leaning into their defensive identity and try to figure out whether all the chemistry issues have truly been set aside. On the Dream side, they lay out what Rhyne Howard is currently missing and also conjure up possible adjustments for Angel Reese’s role in the offense. The duo shifts gears and talks about Olivia Miles’s historic night against the Valkyries in which she drained eight 3s, setting a WNBA record in the process (32:20). They also touch on the Napheesa Collier to the Valks rumors before closing out the show with some positive affirmations. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tyler DeLuca Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 1 · 1 hr 34 min
Ranking the Top 25 Players Under 25. Plus, a Moment of Truth for Caitlin Clark
Seerat is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to power-rank the W’s top 25 players under the age of 25. They briefly discuss Steven’s attachment to the Washington Mystics before diving headfirst into their rankings, with names including Flau’jae Johnson, Gabriela Jaquez, Azzi Fudd, and Angel Reese. Seerat and Steven close out the show debating Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers for the no. 1 spot. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28 · 1 hr 12 min
The Lynx’s Hot Start, Liberty’s Early Struggles, and How the Fire Were Built, With Noa Dalzell
In this episode, Seerat is joined by CLNS’ Noa Dalzell to discuss how the Lynx continue to find ways to win, the Liberty snapping their losing streak, and deep-dive on the roster construction and success of the Portland Fire. (0:00) Intro (2:38) How the Lynx keep winning (16:12) What’s going on with the Liberty? (22:27) Positive affirmations for the Liberty (27:50) The Tempo (39:53) A deep dive on the Fire Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Noa Dalzell Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21 · 1 hr 30 min
Caitlin’s Late Scratch, Angel’s Offense, Rookie Check-ins, and JuJu Stories With Jordan Richard
In this episode, Seerat is joined by Swish Cultures’s Jordan Richard to discuss the mystery of Caitlin Clark’s injury that caused her to miss a game against the Fire, Angel Reese’s early struggles, and the Liberty’s loaded roster. (0:52) Intro (3:00) Caitlin Clark’s injury and the conversation surrounding it (16:15) The Wedgie: Angel’s struggles, an apology for Kiki Rice and Olivia Miles (45:54) MIP Race: Brittney Sykes vs. Chennedy Carter (51:32) Liberty’s depth (1:10:54) Positive affirmations for the Sun Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Jordan Richard Producer: Stefan Anderson Production Support: Oscar De La Luz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18 · 52 min
Shea Serrano on A’ja Wilson Getting Better, Chennedy Carter, and the Fever's Potential to Miss the Playoffs
In this episode, Seerat is joined by New York Times bestseller Shea Serrano to discuss the Aces’ 85-84 win over the Dream on Sunday, A’ja Wilson unlocking another level of her offensive game, and the Chennedy Carter experiment. Then Shea explains his skepticism of the Fever and his optimism for the Tempo, and they conclude on the Comets returning to Houston. (1:00) Intro, Aces-Dream recap (5:19) How dominant this version of the Aces is (11:19) A’ja finding ways to get better and the Chennedy Carter experiment (26:48) A deep dive on the Fever and Caitlin Clark (41:15) The Tempo becoming a playoff team (44:18) The Comets returning to Houston Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Shea Serrano Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices