The WNBA is officially a Cannes conversation now.

This episode gets into why women’s sports suddenly became one of the hottest topics at Cannes Lions and more specifically - LIONS Sport -  what brands are seeing in the space, and how the WNBA went from “niche” to impossible to ignore.

We also talk:
– what it actually feels like being inside Cannes Lions and Cannes Lions SPORT for the first time
– why women’s sports fans move differently than traditional audiences
– the gap between brands finally noticing vs actually understanding the space
– athlete branding, internet culture, and why authenticity matters more than ever
– and somehow… French fashion, The People's Princess, berets, King’s Cup, and “professionalism” all become major topics too

Learn more about LIONS Sport HERE!
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The WNBA is officially a Cannes conversation now.
This episode gets into why women&rsquo;s sports suddenly became one of the hottest topics at Cannes Lions and more specifically - LIONS Sport - &nbsp;what brands are seeing in the space, and how the WNBA went from &ldquo;niche&rdquo; to impossible to ignore.
We also talk: &ndash; what it actually feels like being inside Cannes Lions and Cannes Lions SPORT for the first time &ndash; why women&rsquo;s sports fans move differently than traditional audiences &ndash; the gap between brands finally noticing vs actually understanding the space &ndash; athlete branding, internet culture, and why authenticity matters more than ever &ndash; and somehow&hellip; French fashion, The People's Princess, berets, King&rsquo;s Cup, and &ldquo;professionalism&rdquo; all become major topics too
Learn more about LIONS Sport HERE! https://www.canneslions.com/festival/experiences/lions-sport?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pr_dailyw_podcast_lionssport&amp;utm_campaign=lions%7Ccanli2026%7Cevents-lions-cl26-pr-dailyw-podcast-lionssport%7C%7C&amp;utm_term=

Welcome to Let Her Shoot — the unapologetic, unfiltered weekly deep dive into the wildest, boldest, and most game-changing stories in women’s sports. Hosted by women’s hoops expert Trysta Krick and sports content producer Sarah Chovnick, this isn’t your watered down recap show. It’s opinionated, it’s raw, and it’s all love. No fluff. Just real talk, real coverage, and real respect for the game. So whether you’re here for the game, the gossip, or the greatness — follow for more takes that go way beyond the stat sheet.

New episodes every week.

Let Her Shoot

Welcome to Let Her Shoot — the unapologetic, unfiltered weekly deep dive into the wildest, boldest, and most game-changing stories in women’s sports. Hosted by women’s hoops expert Trysta Krick and sports content producer Sarah Chovnick, this isn’t your watered down recap show. It’s opinionated, it’s raw, and it’s all love. No fluff. Just real talk, real coverage, and real respect for the game. So whether you’re here for the game, the gossip, or the greatness — follow for more takes that go way beyond the stat sheet.

New episodes every week.

The WNBA Is Taking Over Cannes and SO ARE WE

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We're recording from the road again, but there's no way we skip this week — a second-ever WNBA quadruple overtime, a wild Caitlin Clark hot take from Emmanuel Acho, and a player departure that has us scratching our heads.
The Mystics and Fire battled through quadruple overtime in a game that should not have happened — and we're not talking about the basketball, we're talking about why Washington didn't get the tank memo. Sonia Citron and Carla Leite both put up career-high 32-point performances, and we're breaking down why some WNBA teams need to fully embrace losing right now.
Then we get into Emmanuel Acho's take that the WNBA would be better off without Caitlin Clark — and why we think that's one of the worst hot takes of the year, even as we try to be fair about where his point was trying to go.
Plus, Azzi Fudd is leaving Unrivaled for Project B, and we cannot make sense of it. We also cover Marina Mabrey's 53-point explosion (and the jinx that caused it), a controversial WNBA 30-year anniversary poster snub, and the discourse heating up around Project B and Saudi-backed investment in women's sports.

 

 

We're recording from the road again, but there's no way we skip this week &mdash; a second-ever WNBA quadruple overtime, a wild Caitlin Clark hot take from Emmanuel Acho, and a player departure that has us scratching our heads. The Mystics and Fire battled through quadruple overtime in a game that should not have happened &mdash; and we're not talking about the basketball, we're talking about why Washington didn't get the tank memo. Sonia Citron and Carla Leite both put up career-high 32-point performances, and we're breaking down why some WNBA teams need to fully embrace losing right now. Then we get into Emmanuel Acho's take that the WNBA would be better off without Caitlin Clark &mdash; and why we think that's one of the worst hot takes of the year, even as we try to be fair about where his point was trying to go. Plus, Azzi Fudd is leaving Unrivaled for Project B, and we cannot make sense of it. We also cover Marina Mabrey's 53-point explosion (and the jinx that caused it), a controversial WNBA 30-year anniversary poster snub, and the discourse heating up around Project B and Saudi-backed investment in women's sports.
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We Went to Europe and the WNBA Went CRAZY

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This week completely changed how we're looking at three WNBA teams.

The Minnesota Lynx continue to prove they're a legitimate championship contender, and Olivia Miles keeps stacking performances that make an early MVP conversation feel more realistic every game.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever remain one of the hardest teams in the league to figure out. Some nights they look like contenders, other nights they're hanging on against teams they should beat. We break down what's behind the inconsistency, Caitlin Clark's viral postgame press conference, and the state of WNBA media.

Then we dive into the Phoenix Mercury, whose roster suddenly feels older, thinner, and much farther away from contention than anyone expected.

Plus, we discuss Kelsey Plum's 43-point explosion, why Portland's culture has us buying in, Lauren Betts' continued growth, and why this weekend may have shifted our outlook on the league more than any other this season.

Topics:

Olivia Miles' MVP-caliber start
Minnesota's championship ceiling
Why the Fever are still impossible to define
Caitlin Clark & Stephanie White's viral press conference
WNBA media and postgame coverage
Kelsey Plum's 43-point performance
Is Phoenix headed for a rebuild?
Lauren Betts and Portland's culture
Love Island check-in

New episodes of Let Her Shoot every week covering the biggest stories in women's basketball.

This week completely changed how we're looking at three WNBA teams.
The Minnesota Lynx continue to prove they're a legitimate championship contender, and Olivia Miles keeps stacking performances that make an early MVP conversation feel more realistic every game.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever remain one of the hardest teams in the league to figure out. Some nights they look like contenders, other nights they're hanging on against teams they should beat. We break down what's behind the inconsistency, Caitlin Clark's viral postgame press conference, and the state of WNBA media.
Then we dive into the Phoenix Mercury, whose roster suddenly feels older, thinner, and much farther away from contention than anyone expected.
Plus, we discuss Kelsey Plum's 43-point explosion, why Portland's culture has us buying in, Lauren Betts' continued growth, and why this weekend may have shifted our outlook on the league more than any other this season.
Topics:
Olivia Miles' MVP-caliber start Minnesota's championship ceiling Why the Fever are still impossible to define Caitlin Clark &amp; Stephanie White's viral press conference WNBA media and postgame coverage Kelsey Plum's 43-point performance Is Phoenix headed for a rebuild? Lauren Betts and Portland's culture Love Island check-in
New episodes of Let Her Shoot every week covering the biggest stories in women's basketball.

Three Teams Going In Completely Different Directions

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The WNBA discourse is getting messy... and we have thoughts.

This week on Let Her Shoot:

🏀 Marina Mabrey continues to prove she's one of the league's biggest personalities as the Toronto Tempo keep rolling.

🏀 We break down the Lynx's viral Olivia Miles vs. Azzi Fudd stat graphic and ask a bigger question: when does basketball analysis become a personal attack?

🏀 Natasha Howard publicly calls out one of Dallas' biggest weaknesses, Jess Shepard is putting together one of the wildest starts to a season, and we discuss which teams are already exceeding expectations.

Plus, our completely scientific ranking of the WNBA's gayest teams and a little Love Island detour because... Friday.

👇 Where do you draw the line? Is trash talk and statistical comparison just part of sports, or has WNBA discourse become too sensitive?

00:00 Marina Mabrey Is A Nightmare
08:06 Toronto Tempo Is Just Different
12:36 Olivia Miles vs. Azzi Fudd
17:45 What Counts As A WNBA "Attack"?
23:31 Dallas Has A Huge Problem
24:13 Jess Shepard Is Making History
26:47 Ranking The WNBA's Gayest Teams
31:46 Love Island Check-In

Subscribe for new episodes of Let Her Shoot every week.

The WNBA discourse is getting messy... and we have thoughts.
This week on Let Her Shoot:
🏀 Marina Mabrey continues to prove she's one of the league's biggest personalities as the Toronto Tempo keep rolling.
🏀 We break down the Lynx's viral Olivia Miles vs. Azzi Fudd stat graphic and ask a bigger question: when does basketball analysis become a personal attack?
🏀 Natasha Howard publicly calls out one of Dallas' biggest weaknesses, Jess Shepard is putting together one of the wildest starts to a season, and we discuss which teams are already exceeding expectations.
Plus, our completely scientific ranking of the WNBA's gayest teams and a little Love Island detour because... Friday.
👇 Where do you draw the line? Is trash talk and statistical comparison just part of sports, or has WNBA discourse become too sensitive?
00:00 Marina Mabrey Is A Nightmare 08:06 Toronto Tempo Is Just Different 12:36 Olivia Miles vs. Azzi Fudd 17:45 What Counts As A WNBA "Attack"? 23:31 Dallas Has A Huge Problem 24:13 Jess Shepard Is Making History 26:47 Ranking The WNBA's Gayest Teams 31:46 Love Island Check-In
Subscribe for new episodes of Let Her Shoot every week.

Marina Mabrey Is A Nightmare For The WNBA. + Azzi vs. Olivia - SLANDER OR NOT?

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