Playoff basketball is here, and Trysta and Sarah are showing up for you no matter what—with or without appendicitis.

They break down every first-round Game 1 from around the league, starting with Brianna Stewart’s legendary takeover against the Lynx and Pauline Astier’s full-court defense on Olivia Miles. Then it’s A’ja Wilson’s clinic against the Fever, DeWanna Bonner’s third-quarter explosion that lifted the Dream past the Mystics, and Gabby Williams and the Valkyries steamrolling the Wings in Game 1.

Plus, the MVP debate they can’t stop having: should the award go to the best regular-season player, or the one who shows up when the lights are brightest?

IN THIS EPISODE:
🏀: Brianna Stewart’s legendary Game 1 vs. the Lynx
🛡️: Pauline Astier’s full-court pressure on Olivia Miles
👑: A’ja Wilson’s clinic against the Fever
🔥: DeWanna Bonner takes over for the Dream
🌊: Gabby Williams and the Valkyries blow out the Wings
🤔: Should MVP be a regular-season or a playoff award?
🎤: MNBA media day chaos and Sarah’s toughest 24 hours yet

Which Game 1 surprised you most, and who do you think takes their series in a sweep?

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Sarah’s Appendicitis and MNBA Media Day
06:14 Grading Our Predictions From Last Episode
07:02 Brianna Stewart’s Legendary Game 1
09:22 Pauline Astier Shuts Down Olivia Miles
14:48 Links Face a Must-Win in Brooklyn
18:39 A’ja Wilson Puts on a Clinic
21:50 Should MVP Be a Playoff Award?
23:25 Olivia Miles Wins Rookie of the Year
25:46 Fever’s Offense Falls Apart Again
31:58 DeWanna Bonner Takes Over for the Dream
39:41 Chicago’s Angel Reese Trade Gets Worse
42:29 Gabby Williams and the Valkyries Blow Out Dallas
49:01 What’s Next in the Playoffs

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Playoff basketball is here, and Trysta and Sarah are showing up for you no matter what&mdash;with or without appendicitis.
They break down every first-round Game 1 from around the league, starting with Brianna Stewart&rsquo;s legendary takeover against the Lynx and Pauline Astier&rsquo;s full-court defense on Olivia Miles. Then it&rsquo;s A&rsquo;ja Wilson&rsquo;s clinic against the Fever, DeWanna Bonner&rsquo;s third-quarter explosion that lifted the Dream past the Mystics, and Gabby Williams and the Valkyries steamrolling the Wings in Game 1.
Plus, the MVP debate they can&rsquo;t stop having: should the award go to the best regular-season player, or the one who shows up when the lights are brightest?
IN THIS EPISODE: 🏀: Brianna Stewart&rsquo;s legendary Game 1 vs. the Lynx 🛡️: Pauline Astier&rsquo;s full-court pressure on Olivia Miles 👑: A&rsquo;ja Wilson&rsquo;s clinic against the Fever 🔥: DeWanna Bonner takes over for the Dream 🌊: Gabby Williams and the Valkyries blow out the Wings 🤔: Should MVP be a regular-season or a playoff award? 🎤: MNBA media day chaos and Sarah&rsquo;s toughest 24 hours yet
Which Game 1 surprised you most, and who do you think takes their series in a sweep?
👍: Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔: Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women&rsquo;s basketball. ▶️: Watch on YouTube | :studio_microphone: Listen on Apple Podcasts &amp; Spotify
CHAPTERS 00:00 Sarah&rsquo;s Appendicitis and MNBA Media Day 06:14 Grading Our Predictions From Last Episode 07:02 Brianna Stewart&rsquo;s Legendary Game 1 09:22 Pauline Astier Shuts Down Olivia Miles 14:48 Links Face a Must-Win in Brooklyn 18:39 A&rsquo;ja Wilson Puts on a Clinic 21:50 Should MVP Be a Playoff Award? 23:25 Olivia Miles Wins Rookie of the Year 25:46 Fever&rsquo;s Offense Falls Apart Again 31:58 DeWanna Bonner Takes Over for the Dream 39:41 Chicago&rsquo;s Angel Reese Trade Gets Worse 42:29 Gabby Williams and the Valkyries Blow Out Dallas 49:01 What&rsquo;s Next in the Playoffs
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The Vets Showed Out! WNBA Playoffs Recap: First Games of Round One

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The Fever's season is over, and the fallout is already messier than the series.
Trysta and Sarah react to the Aces eliminating Indiana in Game 3, then dig into Fever exit-interview day. GM Amber Cox's statement defending the fan base, Kelsey Mitchell saying she has to be "selfish" in her career, and Stephanie White's uncertain future are all on the table. Then they unpack the Raven Johnson apology controversy, Dawn Staley's response, and why the discourse around A'ja Wilson has them asking who's allowed to say what. Plus, Becky Hammon's pointed "No" to a question about the Fever and Aces, and how it landed.
They also break down the Valkyries' wild comeback over the Wings, Paige Bueckers' tough night, and what's ahead in a semifinal slate with the Aces facing Golden State and the Liberty facing the Dream.
IN THIS EPISODE:
👀 Caitlin Clark on College GameDay
🚪 Fever exit interviews: Kelsey Mitchell, Stephanie White and Amber Cox
🎤 Amber Cox's statement on the Fever fan base
🙏 Raven Johnson's apology and Dawn Staley's response
🏆 The Aces eliminate the Fever in Game 3
😬 Becky Hammon's press conference moment
🌉 The Valkyries' comeback past the Wings
🤔 How much blame does Paige Bueckers deserve?
🔮 Aces vs. Valkyries and Liberty vs. Dream
Was the Raven Johnson apology necessary, and who are you picking in the semifinals? Let us know in the comments.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Happy Saturday: A Bonus Show
03:09 Caitlin Clark on College GameDay
06:16 Fever Exit Interviews: Kelsey Mitchell and Stephanie White
09:24 Amber Cox Defends the Fever Fan Base
12:36 Maisha Hines-Allen and the Fever's Final Series
14:11 Raven Johnson's Apology Controversy
18:03 Dawn Staley, A'ja Wilson and Who Gets Protected
21:53 Aces Eliminate the Fever
22:40 Becky Hammon's Press Conference Moment
28:07 Valkyries Survive Wings in Game 3
29:44 Paige Bueckers' Tough Night
31:18 Wings' 18-0 Meltdown
34:27 Liberty vs. Dream: Who Is Trysta Rooting For?
35:12 Aces vs. Valkyries Preview
37:32 Wrap-Up and What's Next
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The Fever's season is over, and the fallout is already messier than the series. Trysta and Sarah react to the Aces eliminating Indiana in Game 3, then dig into Fever exit-interview day. GM Amber Cox's statement defending the fan base, Kelsey Mitchell saying she has to be "selfish" in her career, and Stephanie White's uncertain future are all on the table. Then they unpack the Raven Johnson apology controversy, Dawn Staley's response, and why the discourse around A'ja Wilson has them asking who's allowed to say what. Plus, Becky Hammon's pointed "No" to a question about the Fever and Aces, and how it landed. They also break down the Valkyries' wild comeback over the Wings, Paige Bueckers' tough night, and what's ahead in a semifinal slate with the Aces facing Golden State and the Liberty facing the Dream. IN THIS EPISODE: 👀 Caitlin Clark on College GameDay 🚪 Fever exit interviews: Kelsey Mitchell, Stephanie White and Amber Cox 🎤 Amber Cox's statement on the Fever fan base 🙏 Raven Johnson's apology and Dawn Staley's response 🏆 The Aces eliminate the Fever in Game 3 😬 Becky Hammon's press conference moment 🌉 The Valkyries' comeback past the Wings 🤔 How much blame does Paige Bueckers deserve? 🔮 Aces vs. Valkyries and Liberty vs. Dream Was the Raven Johnson apology necessary, and who are you picking in the semifinals? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball. ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts &amp; Spotify CHAPTERS 00:00 Happy Saturday: A Bonus Show 03:09 Caitlin Clark on College GameDay 06:16 Fever Exit Interviews: Kelsey Mitchell and Stephanie White 09:24 Amber Cox Defends the Fever Fan Base 12:36 Maisha Hines-Allen and the Fever's Final Series 14:11 Raven Johnson's Apology Controversy 18:03 Dawn Staley, A'ja Wilson and Who Gets Protected 21:53 Aces Eliminate the Fever 22:40 Becky Hammon's Press Conference Moment 28:07 Valkyries Survive Wings in Game 3 29:44 Paige Bueckers' Tough Night 31:18 Wings' 18-0 Meltdown 34:27 Liberty vs. Dream: Who Is Trysta Rooting For? 35:12 Aces vs. Valkyries Preview 37:32 Wrap-Up and What's Next #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WomensBasketball #LetHerShoot #TheDailyW

Should They Stay Or Should They Go? FEVER Exit Interviews May Reveal Fate  

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The Liberty just sent Minnesota home, Arike Ogunbowale dropped a 45-point playoff record, and A'ja Wilson had a fourth-quarter moment nobody saw coming.

Trysta and Sarah break down the Liberty's series-clinching win over the Lynx, including the benching of reigning Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles and Cheryl Reeve's postgame comments about not having "the right pieces." They also dig into Napheesa Collier's looming free agency and where she could land next. Then it's the Fever's Game 2 comeback over the Aces, Caitlin Clark's historic first half, and the fallout from A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a fan. Plus, Arike Ogunbowale's record-setting overtime performance for the Wings, Angel Reese's disruptive two-way impact for the Dream, and why Trysta is officially Liberty-pilled after a trip to Barclays Center.

IN THIS EPISODE:
🗽 The Liberty eliminate the Lynx, and Olivia Miles gets benched
🤔 Cheryl Reeve's comments on "not having the right pieces"
🆓 Where does Napheesa Collier go in free agency?
🏀 Caitlin Clark's historic first half vs. the Aces
😤 A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a Fever fan
🔥 Arike Ogunbowale's playoff-record 45 points
🛡️ Angel Reese's disruptive, eclectic defense
👑 Jordin Canada and the Dream roll into the semifinals

Were the Lynx right to bench Olivia Miles, and was A'ja Wilson's reaction to that fan justified? Let us know in the comments.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Sarah Goes to the Liberty Game
06:44 Should Olivia Miles Have Been Benched?
10:17 Cheryl Reeve's "Right Pieces" Comments
17:19 Napheesa Collier's Free Agency Decision
21:15 Fever vs. Aces Game 2 Recap
23:38 Caitlin Clark's Historic First Half
27:29 A'ja Wilson's Fan Confrontation
39:03 Giving Raven Johnson Her Flowers
39:48 Arike Ogunbowale's Record-Setting Night
44:28 The Controversial Final Possession
49:01 Dream Roll Past the Mystics
51:24 Angel Reese's Disruptive Defense
55:15 Jordan Canada Deserves More Credit

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The Liberty just sent Minnesota home, Arike Ogunbowale dropped a 45-point playoff record, and A'ja Wilson had a fourth-quarter moment nobody saw coming.
Trysta and Sarah break down the Liberty's series-clinching win over the Lynx, including the benching of reigning Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles and Cheryl Reeve's postgame comments about not having "the right pieces." They also dig into Napheesa Collier's looming free agency and where she could land next. Then it's the Fever's Game 2 comeback over the Aces, Caitlin Clark's historic first half, and the fallout from A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a fan. Plus, Arike Ogunbowale's record-setting overtime performance for the Wings, Angel Reese's disruptive two-way impact for the Dream, and why Trysta is officially Liberty-pilled after a trip to Barclays Center.
IN THIS EPISODE: 🗽 The Liberty eliminate the Lynx, and Olivia Miles gets benched 🤔 Cheryl Reeve's comments on "not having the right pieces" 🆓 Where does Napheesa Collier go in free agency? 🏀 Caitlin Clark's historic first half vs. the Aces 😤 A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a Fever fan 🔥 Arike Ogunbowale's playoff-record 45 points 🛡️ Angel Reese's disruptive, eclectic defense 👑 Jordin Canada and the Dream roll into the semifinals
Were the Lynx right to bench Olivia Miles, and was A'ja Wilson's reaction to that fan justified? Let us know in the comments.
👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball. ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts &amp; Spotify
CHAPTERS 00:00 Sarah Goes to the Liberty Game 06:44 Should Olivia Miles Have Been Benched? 10:17 Cheryl Reeve's "Right Pieces" Comments 17:19 Napheesa Collier's Free Agency Decision 21:15 Fever vs. Aces Game 2 Recap 23:38 Caitlin Clark's Historic First Half 27:29 A'ja Wilson's Fan Confrontation 39:03 Giving Raven Johnson Her Flowers 39:48 Arike Ogunbowale's Record-Setting Night 44:28 The Controversial Final Possession 49:01 Dream Roll Past the Mystics 51:24 Angel Reese's Disruptive Defense 55:15 Jordan Canada Deserves More Credit
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Fever Fight Back, Olivia Benched, & Arike Balls Out - Round One Was WILD

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The Connecticut Sun are now the Houston Comets, and Trysta and Sarah are raising a glass to a dynasty that just got stolen.

Before the playoffs begin, Trysta and Sarah put a bow on the 2026 WNBA regular season with their most disappointing teams, biggest surprises and breakout rookies. They start with the Sparks and Sky, two teams that fell far short of what Vegas expected. Then they ask how the Mercury turned a Finals appearance into a lost season. On the bright side, they celebrate the Mystics' 28-win season, the culture the Portland Fire built in year one and the Golden State Valkyries' rise to the No. 2 seed.

Plus, the rookies nobody saw coming, including Sidney Taylor, Cody McMahon and the Liberty's Pauline Astier. There's also a heated debate over whether the Toronto Tempo or the Portland Fire is better set up for the future. And will Juju Watkins really end up in Toronto?

IN THIS EPISODE:
💔 A toast to the Connecticut Sun and the "stolen" Houston Comets dynasty
📉 Why the Sparks, Sky and Mercury were the season's biggest disappointments
📈 How the Mystics won 28 games and earned the 5 seed
🔥 Portland Fire's culture, coaching and first-year fight
🌉 Golden State's surprise run to the No. 2 seed
⭐ Sidney Taylor, Cody McMahon and Medina Okot's breakout seasons
🗽 Why the Liberty don't make the playoffs without Pauline Astier
🌎 Toronto vs. Portland: who's built for the future?
👀 Is Juju Watkins headed to Toronto, Houston or somewhere else?

Which team surprised you most this season, and which take are you not buying? Tell us in the comments.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 A Toast to the Connecticut Sun
03:03 Putting a Bow on the Regular Season
04:37 Most Disappointing Teams: Sparks and Mercury
08:36 The Chicago Sky's Unmitigated Disaster
10:58 Biggest Surprises: The Washington Mystics
14:00 Portland Fire's Culture and First-Year Fight
20:14 The Golden State Valkyries' No. 2 Seed
24:07 Flau'jae Johnson's Big Rookie Year
25:42 Sidney Taylor: Chicago's Lone Bright Spot
27:18 Cody McMahon Powers the Mystics
31:06 Medina Okot and Sarah Williams Prove Doubters Wrong
35:45 Pauline Astier Carries the Liberty
39:40 Toronto Tempo vs. Portland Fire: Who Wins the Future?
42:04 Where Does Juju Watkins Land?
45:12 Sam's Pink Tools and Sign-Off

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The Connecticut Sun are now the Houston Comets, and Trysta and Sarah are raising a glass to a dynasty that just got stolen.
Before the playoffs begin, Trysta and Sarah put a bow on the 2026 WNBA regular season with their most disappointing teams, biggest surprises and breakout rookies. They start with the Sparks and Sky, two teams that fell far short of what Vegas expected. Then they ask how the Mercury turned a Finals appearance into a lost season. On the bright side, they celebrate the Mystics' 28-win season, the culture the Portland Fire built in year one and the Golden State Valkyries' rise to the No. 2 seed.
Plus, the rookies nobody saw coming, including Sidney Taylor, Cody McMahon and the Liberty's Pauline Astier. There's also a heated debate over whether the Toronto Tempo or the Portland Fire is better set up for the future. And will Juju Watkins really end up in Toronto?
IN THIS EPISODE: 💔 A toast to the Connecticut Sun and the "stolen" Houston Comets dynasty 📉 Why the Sparks, Sky and Mercury were the season's biggest disappointments 📈 How the Mystics won 28 games and earned the 5 seed 🔥 Portland Fire's culture, coaching and first-year fight 🌉 Golden State's surprise run to the No. 2 seed ⭐ Sidney Taylor, Cody McMahon and Medina Okot's breakout seasons 🗽 Why the Liberty don't make the playoffs without Pauline Astier 🌎 Toronto vs. Portland: who's built for the future? 👀 Is Juju Watkins headed to Toronto, Houston or somewhere else?
Which team surprised you most this season, and which take are you not buying? Tell us in the comments.
👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball. ▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts &amp; Spotify
CHAPTERS 00:00 A Toast to the Connecticut Sun 03:03 Putting a Bow on the Regular Season 04:37 Most Disappointing Teams: Sparks and Mercury 08:36 The Chicago Sky's Unmitigated Disaster 10:58 Biggest Surprises: The Washington Mystics 14:00 Portland Fire's Culture and First-Year Fight 20:14 The Golden State Valkyries' No. 2 Seed 24:07 Flau'jae Johnson's Big Rookie Year 25:42 Sidney Taylor: Chicago's Lone Bright Spot 27:18 Cody McMahon Powers the Mystics 31:06 Medina Okot and Sarah Williams Prove Doubters Wrong 35:45 Pauline Astier Carries the Liberty 39:40 Toronto Tempo vs. Portland Fire: Who Wins the Future? 42:04 Where Does Juju Watkins Land? 45:12 Sam's Pink Tools and Sign-Off
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The 2026 WNBA Regular Season Review: BONUS EPISODE!

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The Vets Showed Out! WNBA Playoffs Recap: First Games of Round One

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