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Winsidr WNBA Show

Aryeh Schwartz

The Winsidr Show is a dedicated podcast for WNBA enthusiasts, offering in-depth coverage of the league through the insightful lenses of host Aryeh Schwartz. This show features passionate discussions while also employing strategic analysis and key statistics to provide honest evaluations of the game. With a commitment to fair reporting, the Winsidr Show serves as a reliable source for fresh WNBA content, having welcomed esteemed guests such as Lisa Leslie, Seimone Augustus, Curt Miller, Cheryl Reeve, Sheryl Swoopes, Chelsea Gray, and A'ja Wilson, among others.
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#474
Sunday · 33 min
Winsidr Show - Fully Set Semifinals
The semifinals are here, and the stakes are officially raised. Aryeh is joined by Kevin Forch to break down the epic ending to Wings vs. Valkyries before turning their attention to the WNBA semifinals. In this episode: Breaking down the wild finish between the Wings and Valkyries What to watch for in Aces vs. Valkyries Key players and matchup-defining factors in Liberty vs. Dream Our biggest questions heading into the semifinals Pre-series predictions: who’s heading to the WNBA Finals? Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#473
Friday · 27 min
Winsidr Show - We Dream'n
The Dream are moving on to the Semifinals! Aryeh and Madisyn break down Atlanta’s Game 2 win over the Mystics to advance, plus the big performances shaping the playoffs. In this episode: Dream eliminate the Mystics: Breaking down Atlanta’s series win and closing out Washington’s season. Arike takes over: How Ogunbowale willed the Wings to a win. Dream vs. Liberty: A first look at the Semifinals matchup and what to expect. Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#472
October 1 · 22 min
Winsidr show - Liberty For All
The 8-seed Liberty just made WNBA history, and the drama is far from over. New York sweeps the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in a historic first-round upset. We break down what went wrong for Minnesota, what went so right for New York, and all the layers behind the first time a 1-seed has ever been bounced in the first round. Plus, the Fever survive another day with a Game 2 win, pushing the series to a decisive Game 3 in Vegas. In this episode: Liberty shock the Lynx: How did the 8-seed pull off the sweep, and what went wrong for Minnesota? A historic upset: What does the first-ever first-round exit for a 1-seed mean for the Lynx? Fever survive: Indiana takes Game 2 to force a Game 3 in Vegas, with plenty of drama along the way. Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#471
September 26 · 41 min
Winsidr Show - Playoff Preview 26'
The playoff matchups are set, and it’s time to break down the road to the championship. Aryeh and Madisyn dive into Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs, breaking down each matchup, the key player who could swing each series, and where every team lands in their playoff power rankings. In this episode: Round 1 matchup breakdowns The key player for each playoff team Playoff power rankings Who has the edge heading into the postseason Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#470
September 23 · 36 min
Winsidr Show - Last of the Reg Season
The regular season is almost over, and the playoff picture is coming into focus. We break down the current seeding possibilities, check the panic levels around the league, and revisit the annual award gifts sent to the team. In this episode: Current playoff seeding possibilities The Pre-Playoff Panic Meter Breaking down the annual WNBA award gifts What to watch as the regular season comes to a close Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#469
September 17 · 35 min
Winsidr Show - Playoff Sprint!
The WNBA is back, and the playoffs are just four games away. Madisyn is back as we break down what matters most as the regular season enters its final stretch. In this episode: The biggest takeaways from the FIBA World Cup WNBA news Which teams have the most to prove in the final four games Playoff seeding, matchups, and what to watch for Our too early biggest playoff takes Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#468
September 9 · 26 min
Winsidr Show - World Cup Break WK2
The WNBA may still be on a break, but the basketball never stopped. With Madisyn back on the show, we dive into the latest World Cup action, some of the biggest surprises and expectations coming out of the tournament, and the latest news from around the WNBA. With the league set to return in just one week, we also look ahead to the final stretch of the regular season and what’s at stake in the playoff race. In this episode: The latest action from the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup World Cup surprises, expectations, and storylines The latest WNBA news and transactions Getting ready for the WNBA to return in one week What to watch for in the final stretch of the regular season Breaking down the WNBA playoff picture and postseason race Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#467
September 3 · 41 min
Winsidr Show - World Cup Break WK1
The WNBA is on a break, but there’s certainly no break in storylines. With the World Cup pause giving us a chance to catch our breath, there’s still plenty happening around the league to unpack. On this episode of The Winsidr Show, Andrew Dukowitz joins us to discuss NaLyssa Smith’s season-ending injury, DeWanna Bonner’s first win in Atlanta, the Minnesota Lynx slipping, the history and meaning of the WNBA MVP award, and more. In this episode: NaLyssa Smith’s season-ending injury & what it means for the Aces DeWanna Bonner gets her first win with the Atlanta Dream What’s going on with the Minnesota Lynx? Why don't PGs get the MVP ever? Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#466
August 26 · 33 min
Winsidr show - Trust Issues & WNBA Hot Takes
The playoffs are almost here, and it’s time for some honesty. On this episode of The Winsidr Show, we break down the biggest headlines surrounding Angel Reese and DeWanna Bonner, debate which playoff teams and players we actually trust, revisit the takes we got wrong this season, and finish with some of our hottest—and most unpopular—WNBA opinions. In this episode: Angel Reese’s record-breaking performance & DeWanna Bonner’s next move Which playoff teams do we actually trust? The preseason takes we completely got wrong Unpopular WNBA opinions heading into the playoffs Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation with The Winsidr Show! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#465
August 19 · 35 min
Winsidr Show - Jockeying For Position
The WNBA playoff field is all but set, and now it’s all about seeding, matchups and championship contenders. We open by celebrating Diana Taurasi and her legendary WNBA career, then break down the current WNBA playoff matchups and the series we want to see most. Plus, our Playoff Stock Watch highlights the teams and players trending up or down, before we identify the one thing that could win it all—or derail each playoff team. Topics: Diana Taurasi jersey retirement WNBA playoff matchups & seeding Playoff Stock Watch Championship X-factors What could derail each playoff team Subscribe Today! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#464
August 12 · 45 min
Winsidr Show - Eli Horowitz
Eli Horowitz joins the Winsidr Show to take us behind the scenes of building the Toronto Tempo, one of the WNBA’s newest expansion franchises. Eli shares his journey from WNBA media member to Assistant GM and explains what it takes to build a team from scratch. We dive into the Toronto Tempo’s expansion draft, free agency, and first WNBA Draft, plus the challenges of constructing a roster while balancing the excitement of an inaugural season with the long term vision for the franchise. Eli also reflects on the highs of the Tempo’s first season and what comes next for Toronto. Topics include: Toronto Tempo, WNBA expansion, expansion draft, WNBA free agency, WNBA Draft, roster building, and the future of the Tempo. Subscribe Today! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#463
August 5 · 35 min
Winsidr Show - Deadline Grades & Panic Meter
The WNBA trade deadline is in the books, and we're grading the moves and what they mean for the playoff race. Then we break out the Panic Meter, discussing which teams should be concerned—and which are ready to make a run down the stretch. We wrap up by looking at the hottest takes...are they real or overreactions as the race to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs heats up? Topics: WNBA trade deadline grades Panic Meter Overreaction or Reality Subscribe Today! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#462
July 29 · 36 min
Winsidr Show - Playoff Race Starts Now!
The WNBA is back from the All-Star break, and the playoff race is officially underway! Madisyn Cunningham and Aryeh Schwartz break down the biggest contenders, updated power rankings, and the questions that will define the second half of the 2026 WNBA season. Can the Minnesota Lynx hold onto the top spot? Which teams are legitimate championship threats? Who needs to make a move before the trade deadline? Plus, we share some bold takes for this next run, discuss the latest award races, and highlight the players and teams we're buying or selling as the postseason approaches. Topics: WNBA playoff race outlook Post-All-Star power rankings Biggest questions for every playoff team Award races Trade deadline watch Bold second-half predictions Subscribe Today! (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#461
July 22 · 25 min
Winsidr Show - ASB Reflections
With the All-Star break just around the corner, Aryeh and Madisyn take a step back to reflect on everything we've learned from the first half of the 2026 WNBA season. This episode: The biggest story of the season so far—from Minnesota's dominance and Golden State's impressive debut to expansion buzz, Chicago's off-court drama, and the Liberty's unexpected struggles. Which teams have most exceeded (or fallen short of) preseason expectations? The players who have completely changed our minds since Opening Night. Midseason reflections on the contenders, surprises, and biggest takeaways heading into the All-Star break. As the league hits its a little midway break, we look back at what we've gotten right, what we've gotten wrong, and what we're watching most closely for the second half of the season. (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#460
July 16 · 39 min
Winsidr Show - Who Is Real?
The WNBA playoff race is heating up, and we're checking in on the teams with the best shot at a championship. Aryeh Schwartz and Madisyn Cunningham break down the latest contender rankings, discuss whether the Fever and Wings have entered the title conversation, and debate the current Coach of the Year race. With the August 2 trade deadline fast approaching, they also discuss which teams should be buyers, sellers, or go all-in before the postseason push. Plus, Stock Up/Stock Down returns, and the episode closes with bold predictions on the playoff race, Olivia Miles' MVP chances, Paige Bueckers' All-WNBA case, Atlanta's playoff hopes, Golden State's ceiling, and more. If you're looking for the latest WNBA analysis, playoff predictions, trade deadline talk, and championship debate, this episode has you covered. (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#459
July 9 · 28 min
Winsidr Show - Mid-Season Checkin
Aryeh Schwartz and Madisyn Cunningham are back with another episode of the Winsidr Show as the WNBA approaches the halfway point of the season. Madisyn shares her firsthand takeaways from the Commissioner's Cup Championship before the duo dives into the latest Chicago Sky drama, debates the league's true title contenders, discusses the biggest surprises and All-Star snubs, dips into early trade deadline talk, and previews the final stretch before All-Star Weekend. Topics: Commissioner's Cup reaction Chicago Sky drama Championship contenders Biggest surprises All-Star snubs Early trade deadline talk Final stretch before All-Star Weekend (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#458
June 26 · 41 min
Winsidr Show - Contenders - Liberty
The Winsidr Contender Series continues as Madisyn Cunningham returns to the show for a deep dive into the New York Liberty. We discuss what has made the Liberty one of the WNBA's premier teams this season, examine their biggest strengths and potential vulnerabilities, and take a closer look at the impact of Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones on both ends of the floor. Plus, we compare New York to the league's other top contenders and debate what it will take for the Liberty to capture another WNBA championship. (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#457
June 19 · 38 min
Winsidr Show - Contenders - Lynx
This week on the Winsidr Show, we start our contender series with a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx. Joined by Andrew Dukowitz, we break down one of the WNBA's top teams, discussing the keys to their success, the evolution of the roster, Cheryl Reeve's impact, and how Minnesota has remained among the league's elite despite Napheesa Collier's absence. Plus, we examine Olivia Miles' MVP-level play, the biggest storylines surrounding the Lynx, and whether this team has what it takes to make a championship run. (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#456
June 12 · 39 min
Winsidr Show - WNBA Truths & Myths
Madisyn Cunningham returns to the Winsidr Show as we take a midseason look around the WNBA. We discuss which teams are contenders and which might be pretenders, examine the increasingly competitive Coach of the Year race, and highlight some of the most overlooked developments of the season. Plus, we talk about the teams that have most changed our opinions since opening night, the best stories around the league, and put several popular WNBA narratives to the test. (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#455
June 5 · 44 min
Winsidr Show - Quarter into the Season
Madisyn Cunningham returns to the Winsidr Show as we dive into some early-season WNBA debates. We hand out our "too early" MVP and Most Improved Player awards, check in on which teams have impressed the most, and discuss who has positioned themselves as the biggest surprises through the first part of the season. We also break out the Panic Meter, debating how concerned fans should be about several teams around the league, before looking ahead to June. Which teams are poised to rise or fall in the standings, and which players are set up for a breakout month? We make our predictions and discuss the storylines we'll be watching closely over the next few weeks. Join our newsletter: https://winsidr.com/newsletter/ (Sound design by Mike Goodrick) Affiliate Links: Homage: https://homage.sjv.io/winsidr25 BreakingT: http://breakingt.com/winsidr Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/winsidr ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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