

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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Mar 9, 2026 • 54min
Winners and Losers from NCAA Championship Week, Plus FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Preview with Eden Laase
Seerat is joined by Eden Laase from Hoops HQ to analyze and debate the players, coaches, and teams that made the biggest noise over championship week in women’s college basketball. Seerat then shares her insights and enthusiasm about Team USA as they prepare for their World Cup qualifying games.
(00:00) Intro(1:43) Winners and losers from NCAA championship week(43:07) FIBA World Cup qualifiers preview
Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Eden LaaseProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 6min
Is the WNBPA Fracturing? Plus, Champ Week Bingo With Quita Loves Sports.
Seerat is joined by Quita Loves Sports to talk about the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations, the possibility of a fractured union, and excitement for the upcoming women's NCAA tournament. They analyze the strategic moves that go into bargaining, player sentiments on negotiations with the WNBA, and the potential impact this process will have on the season.
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Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Quita Loves Sports
Producers: Steve Ahlman and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2026 • 21min
Big CBA Update: Rookies Get Max Deals—But What’s the Catch?
Seerat provides an update on the ongoing CBA negotiations in the WNBA. She covers the urgency of proposals from both the league and the players' union, highlighting key changes in player compensation, revenue sharing, and housing provisions. She talks about the dynamics within the union, the challenges faced by middle-class players, and the implications of max contracts on team strategies. As the deadline approaches, the conversation focuses on the potential outcomes and the financial state of women's basketball.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2026 • 58min
CBA Check-In, Plus The Importance of Vets with Isis Young
Seerat is back to discuss the ongoing struggles in the league's CBA negotiations, along with updates on the key aspects of revenue sharing that the players are demanding (00:00). Later, she is joined by Isis Young to talk about her reporting on the women's game across Unrivaled and more. They discuss the importance of vet players and the upcoming March Madness season (14:06).
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Isis Young
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2026 • 51min
Kate Martin Talks Unrivaled and Coaching. Plus, the Latest on the CBA Negotiations.
In this episode, Seerat discusses the latest in the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association CBA negotiations. Later, she is joined by Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin to discuss her coaching roots, Unrivaled, and her partnership with Icy Hot.
(1:01) CBA negotiations
(17:27) Kate Martin joins
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Kate Martin
Producers: Brian Waters and Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 9min
Iowa Goes 2-0, Dawn Staley's Adjustment, and Who Is Aaliyah Chavez, Really?
In this episode, Seerat discusses the recent performances of college basketball teams in her new segment, Screen Shot, focusing on South Carolina's defensive adjustments, the defensive skills of Iowa's Ava Heiden, and Aaliyah Chavez's development as a playmaker. Later, she is joined by Tyler DeLuca of No Cap Space to chat about Chavez. They discuss her evolution as a player, the dynamics of team support, and Oklahoma's unique playing style. Finally, they address the ongoing CBA negotiations in the WNBA, expressing cautious optimism about the future of women's basketball.
(00:00) Intro
(00:32) Screen Shot
(11:30) Tyler DeLuca Joins
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Tyler DeLuca
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 3min
Sarah Strong’s 1,000th point, Flau’jae Goes Off, Caitlin Clark’s 2016, and a CBA Update
Seerat begins the pod solo to talk about the latest happenings in the CBA negotiations, and speculates about what the potential value of the WNBA may look like in 2026. Then, she breaks down one of her favorite plays of the week in a new segment, "Screenshot." Then, Seerat is joined by Lulu Kesin to debut the Tim Robinson Awards, highlighting some of the funniest and most standout moments across women's hoops.
(00:00) Intro
(08:42) Screenshot
(11:27) Tim Robinson Awards With Lulu Kesin
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Lulu Kesin
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 24min
College Ball Green, Yellow, and Red Flags, Plus the CBA's Big Rat Problem
Seerat is joined by Meghan Hall to discuss the current state of women's college basketball and assign green, yellow, and red flags to the biggest topics in the game, from the LSU Tigers' performance in SEC play to the emergence of Mikaylah Williams as a key player to the coaching decisions surrounding Rori Harmon and much more. Later, Seerat is joined by Maitreyi Anantharaman of Defector to discuss the giant inflatable rat that popped up during CBA negotiations, along with the possibility of a strike. Plus, they play a little game of Camp or Canon, with topics like Kim Mulkey and 'Heated Rivalry.'
(00:00) Intro(00:55) Meghan Hall joins the show(48:25) Maitreyi Anantharaman joins the showHost: Seerat SohiGuests: Meghan Hall and Maitreyi AnantharamanSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 10min
A New Season of Unrivaled and a Deep Dive on the Latest College Hoops
Seerat discusses the exciting kickoff of Unrivaled Season 2, highlighting standout performances from players like Paige Bueckers and Chelsea Gray. Later, Eden Laase joins to discuss the current state of women's college hoops, focusing on the volatility of rankings, the rise of teams like Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, and the struggles of traditional powerhouses like LSU and Notre Dame.
Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Eden LaaseSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 2025 • 1h 3min
Caitlin Clark's Nike Ad, Paige Bueckers Logo, and a StudBudz New Years Resolution
In this special New Year's Eve edition of the Ringer WNBA show, Seerat Sohi is joined by Chaunte'l Powell to discuss Caitlin Clark's impactful Nike commercial, the potential branding of Paige Bueckers, and the significance of the Unrivaled series in showcasing young talent. They also delve into Dawn Staley's recruitment strategies and the evolving landscape of women's sports, while reflecting on the best and worst moments of the past year.
Host: Seerat Sohi
Guest: Chaunte'l Powell
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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