Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball.
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Episodes
Retired (with guest Lauren Dreher, The Committee Sports Group)
June 22, 2023 11:45 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show focuses on a different element of professional basketball. In the first episode of Season Three, Erica switches to interviewee as Lauren covers Bird's basketball beginnings, her choice to play at Stanford, a day in the life of an overseas player, the real WNBA experience, and her journey to retirement! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24 and Twitter: @birdstheword_24. Foll...
Loyalty (with guest Tiffany Mitchell, Indiana Fever)
August 31, 2022 11:46 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show focuses on a different element of professional basketball. In the finale of seas on two, Erica is joined by Indiana Fever guard Tiffany Mitchell. The two talk about what drew Tiffany to the University of South Carolina, recovering from tough injuries, learning from veteran players, playing in Israel, dealing with racial discrimination, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdsthew...
Family Matters (with guest Greg McCall)
August 17, 2022 11:50 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this thirteenth episode of season two, Erica is joined by her father Greg McCall. The two talk about which one of Greg's kids most resembles his game, his first year coaching, growing up in Alabama, his journey to coaching women's basketball, recruiting and coaching against Erica, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @...
Tough Love (with guest Shavonte Zellous)
August 10, 2022 11:50 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this twelfth episode of season two, Erica is joined by pro hooper veteran Shavonte Zellous. The two talk about trash talking, going through tough practices, the transformation of the WNBA, the duties of being a vet, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24 and Twitter: @birdstheword_24. Follow Destiny on ...
Finding Your Place (with guest Destiny Slocum)
August 03, 2022 11:50 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this eleventh episode of season two, Erica is joined by pro hooper Destiny Slocum. The two talk about the wonders of European bread, transferring after being Freshman of the Year, enjoying your college experience, going through a redshirt season, WNBA training camps, Turkish basketball, and more! Follow Erica on Instag...
Chase Your Dream (with guest Rebekah Gardner, Chicago Sky)
July 27, 2022 11:51 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this tenth episode of season two, Erica is joined by Chicago Sky guard Rebekah Gardner. The two talk about the most fun teams to play against, starting a pro career in Israel, transitioning from overseas to the WNBA, being a "Veteran" Rookie, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24 and Twitter: @birdsthe...
Giving Yourself Grace (with guest Brittney Sykes, Los Angeles Sparks)
July 20, 2022 11:50 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this ninth episode of season two, Erica is joined by Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes. The two talk about their cookie preferences, the Final Four experience, hilarious draft day stories, advice to Rookies, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24 and Twitter: @birdstheword_24. Follow Brittney on I...
Building a Winner (with guest Jillian Alleyne)
July 13, 2022 11:51 - 1 hour - 84 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this eighth episode of season two, Erica is joined by WNBA professional and Oregon Ducks legend Jillian Alleyne. The two talk West Coast vs. East Coast fast food, recruiting visits, pushing through losing seasons, playing under different coaching systems, dealing with major injuries, and more! Follow Erica on Instagra...
Exceeding Expectations (with guest Megan Gustafson, Phoenix Mercury)
July 06, 2022 11:51 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View with Erica McCall: True Stories of Professional Basketball. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this seventh episode of season two, Erica is joined by Phoenix Mercury Center and Iowa Hawkeye legend Megan Gustafson. The two talk about Megan's Player of the Year season at Iowa, the evolution of a college player over their college career, waiting for your name to be called on draft night, transitioning to the WNBA, ...
Bonus Episode: Besiktas Basketball
June 29, 2022 11:55 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball with Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this bonus episode of season two, Erica is joined by her Turkish team Besiktas Assistant Coach Emre Haciyakupoglu and Strength and Conditioning Coach Merve Balci. The three talk American slang words, improvement over the course of a season, game preparation, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24...
Playing for a Legend (with guest Karlie Samuelson)
June 22, 2022 11:58 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball with Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this sixth episode of season two, Erica is joined by her Stanford teammate and International hoop star Karlie Samuelson. The two talk all about the legendary coach Tara VanDerveer. From the new "Dream On" 30 for 30 Documentary, to the stories of her intense practices, to the lessons that have stayed with her pla...
Overcoming Adversity (with guest Tyasha Harris, Dallas Wings)
June 15, 2022 11:55 - 1 hour - 85 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball with Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this fifth episode of season two, Erica is joined by Dallas Wings point guard Tyasha Harris. The two talk about trying to focus on your college season with the WNBA draft on your mind, the pandemic cancelling March Madness during Ty's Senior year, preparing for interviews with teams, adjusting to the pros, shoe...
For the Love of the Game (with guest Cierra Burdick)
June 08, 2022 11:52 - 48 minutes - 56 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball with Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this fourth episode of season two, Erica is joined by WNBA and International hooper Cierra Burdick. The two talk about the mindset going into playing for a new team, being a hard-working role player, fitting in overseas systems, three-on-three hoops, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24 and Tw...
Professional Sports Agent Q&A (with guest Mike Cound, Cound Group Global)
June 01, 2022 11:52 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball with Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this third episode of season two, Erica is joined by sports agent extraordinaire Mike Cound, of Cound Group Global. The two dive into fan questions about things like the intricacies of the Brittney Griner situation, overseas salaries, WNBA shoe deals, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24 and Tw...
Heart of a Champion (with guest Jantel Lavender, Seattle Storm)
May 25, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball with Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this second episode of season two, Erica is joined by WNBA and International champion Jantel Lavender. The two talk championship tunes, what it means to leave a legacy in the league, balancing the mental and physical parts of your game, making connections overseas, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdsthe...
Trusting The Process (with guest Ari Chambers)
May 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball with Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of professional basketball. On this first episode of season two, Erica is joined by multimedia journalist, host, women's sports and culture connoisseur Arielle Chambers. The two start with some Q&A "Ari-Facts". Then the interview seat gets flipped as Ari asks Erica about her early WNBA days, how Erica deals with pressure, overcoming injuries...
The Crossover (with guest Khristina Williams, of GirlsTalkSportsTV & Kickin' it with Khristina)
November 09, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this eighth episode, the format is flipped as this time Erica is in the hot seat as Khristina Williams, founder of GirlsTalkSportsTV.com and the podcast Kickin' It with Khristina interviews Erica. The two discuss Erica's journey so far in the WNBA, enjoying the game, adju...
Coaching Overseas (with guest Coach Pokey Chatman)
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this seventh episode, Erica is joined by International Basketball, NCAA, and WNBA coaching legend Pokey Chatman. The two discuss some of the stars Pokey has coached over the years, how she got into international coaching, the difference in pace between US and Internationa...
Food Overseas (with guest Stephanie Mavunga, WNBA/International Basketball Player + Chef and Owner of Kupisa Kitchen)
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this sixth episode, Erica is joined by Stephanie Mavunga. Stephanie has played in the WNBA and overseas and has her own meal service business Kupisa Kitchen. The two discuss the origin of Kupisa Kitchen, how to cook a meal for a group for only $25, what American restaura...
90's Basketball (with guest Coach Val Whiting, two-time NCAA Champion)
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 58.9 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this fifth episode, Erica is joined by two-time NCAA Champion Coach Val Whiting. The two discuss the differences between being an overseas hooper in the 90's vs. today. They chat about the changing technology, different playing styles, overseas fandom, advice for new over...
Faith (with guests Nia Coffey, Los Angeles Sparks Guard/Forward and Sydney Wiese, Washington Mystics Guard)
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this fourth episode, Erica is joined by Los Angeles Sparks hooper Nia Coffey and making her second appearance on the podcast is Erica's teammate, Sydney Wiese. The three open up the show with a faith-themed game, discuss their individual journeys dedicating their lives to...
Motherhood (with guest DeWanna Bonner, Two-Time WNBA Champion)
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this third episode, Erica is joined by her sister and Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner. The two reminisce about childhood memories, raising children while playing overseas, communicating with family back home, and more! Follow Erica on Instagram: @birdstheword_24 and f...
Maintaining Overseas Relationships (with guests Jess & Cyesha Goree)
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 49.2 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this second episode, Erica is joined by fellow international hooper Cyesha Goree and her wife Jess Goree. The three play an entertaining Overseas Newlywed game, discuss the difficulty of being apart, dealing with different time zones, navigating the holiday seasons, and m...
Proving Yourself (with guest Sydney Wiese, Washington Mystics Guard)
September 22, 2021 12:15 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MBWelcome to Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Overseas Basketball with Washington Mystics Forward Erica "Bird" McCall. Each episode of the show will focus on a different element of playing basketball overseas. On this first episode, Erica is joined by her Mystics teammate and Pac-12 "enemy" Sydney Wiese. The two discuss being humbled by overseas talent and new systems, experiencing being a local celebrity to small international towns, adjusting to new languages, and more! Follow E...