Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA
1,052 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 98 ratingsLocked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of women’s basketball to you five days a week. The Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.
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Episodes
Wubble Tea: Chicago Sky head coach James Wade considered walking his team off the court
August 11, 2020 17:40 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBHost Erica Ayala talks about the 46 clips Chicago Sky head coach James Wade pulled from one game to show how one-sided officiating in the wubble has been. Allie Quigley and Diana Taurasi exchanged words on Thursday and all the other drama ahead of the Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury rematch on Wednesday. Erica also covered the Week 2 Players of the Week and the ongoing concern about the 2020 WNBA season and injuries. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Helix RIGHT NOW Helix is offer...
WNBA roundup: The early MVP race between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart
August 10, 2020 16:31 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBTwo players have separated themselves in the WNBA MVP race: A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm. Gabe and Amy debate who should get the award based on the first 6 games of the season and everything else from this week in the WNBA. The Miami Mondays crew get into how incredible both players have been so far this season and make a case for each to win the award. Then, they give you an update on the standings and get into the Washington Mystics’ four game ...
Friday Conversation: Los Angeles Sparks assistant coach Latricia Trammell
August 07, 2020 13:09 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBLos Angeles Sparks assistant coach Latricia Trammell has taken an unconventional path to her current role. A basketball junkie, she grew up in Oklahoma, always wanting to coach, and won everywhere she went -- high school, college, and now the WNBA as Derek Fisher's assistant. We spoke about how she got here, what it's like to coach Candace Parker and Chelsea Gray, and much more on the current #wubble in Bradenton Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bridget Carleton shines in first start, Bria Hartley finds a home with Phoenix
August 06, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Minnesota Lynx lost veteran Sylvia Fowles 30 minutes before Wednesday's game against the New York Liberty. Hear from Canadian Bridget Carleton after first WNBA start and career-high 25 point performance. Veteran guard Bria Hartley knows her worth and is glad the Phoenix Mercury do too. Listen to her new head coach Sandy Brondello and teammate Diana Taurasi talk about the New Yorker thriving in the "wubble". In this episode, host Erica L. Ayala also recaps the Week 2 games through Wedne...
Inside the Washington Mystics' hot start with Meghan McPeak
August 05, 2020 17:48 - 38 minutes - 31 MBThe Washington Mystics are off to a 3-1 start, despite missing four of the starters from last year's WNBA championship team and offseason addition Tina Charles. Host Lindsay Gibbs talks with the voice of the Washington Mystics, Meghan McPeak about Myisha Hines-Allen's breakthrough, Emma Meesseman's adjustments, Leilani Mitchell's seamless fit, and what bench players like Essence Carson need to do to keep the momentum going. MyBookie Join today and MyBookie will match your deposit 100%, plu...
Mothers of the Movement - "WNBA: Women Need (to) Be Acknowledged"
August 04, 2020 16:16 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOn Thursday, the WNBA, WNBPA, the African American Policy Forum, and select members of the media heard from #SayHerName founder Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw and two mothers who's daughters were murdered by police officers. The conference call was part of The Justice Movement, a Muti-faceted approach to education, action, and amplification of social justice by the league. You will also hear a special message from recording artist Janelle Monáe and Dr. Crenshaw weight in on Atlanta Dream owner Kelly ...
Mothers of the Movement - "WNBA: Women Need (to) Be Acknowledged"
August 04, 2020 16:16 - 35 minutesOn Thursday, the WNBA, WNBPA, the African American Policy Forum, and select members of the media heard from #SayHerName founder Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw and two mothers who's daughters were murdered by police officers. The conference call was part of The Justice Movement, a Muti-faceted approach to education, action, and amplification of social justice by the league. You will also hear a special message from recording artist Janelle Monáe and Dr. Crenshaw weight in on Atlanta Dream owner Kelly L...
Sabrina Ionescu Injured, Phoenix Mercury rising, and Most Surprising Players
August 03, 2020 17:36 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe WNBA is off-and-running but fans got some bad news in the form of an injury to Sabrina Ionescu. Gabe and Amy dive into Sabrina’s likely season-ending sprained ankle and everything else from a great week of basketball. They start off by breaking down what Sabrina’s injury means for the New York Liberty and the WNBA’s promotional tactics. Then, they get deep into the Phoenix Mercury getting two nice wins and how Diana Taurasi’s attacking mentality is driving their success. Finally, the Mia...
Friday Conversation: Atlanta Dream's Nicki Collen
July 31, 2020 13:12 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBHoward Megdal is joined by Atlanta Dream head coach Nicki Collen. The two discuss bubble life, with Collen sharing insights about life amid the WNBA player and coaches in Bradenton, Florida. They discuss at length Chennedy Carter, her capabilities and skills. There's plenty of talk about how the Dream are different from the 2019 squad that finished 8-26, and why the 2020 team is miles away from last year's version at both the offensive and defensive ends. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
A way too soon ranking of the WNBA Rookie Class
July 30, 2020 19:15 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBErica L. Ayala keeps you up-to-date with the 2020 WNBA Standings, breaks down the early Rookie Class leaders. Listen to New York Liberty head coach Walt Hopkins and Indiana Fever head coach Marianne Stanley given an update on their rookies recovering from COVID-19. Erica also gets you ready for the weekend, tells you the matchups she's looking forward to the most, and and tells you why the New York Liberty need to drive to the basket! Helix RIGHT NOW Helix is offering up to 200 dollars of...
The Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm make championship statements
July 29, 2020 18:12 - 42 minutesThe first weeknight of the WNBA season did not disappoint with the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm wowing in big wins. On this Locked On Women's Basketball, Gabe and Amy discuss everything from Tuesday’s triple header. They get into what is making the Chicago Sky so good early (hint: Courtney Vandersloot) and if Los Angeles Sparks fans should be concerned. Then, the Miami crew talks about Miami’s own Sylvia Fowles grabbing the WNBA’s career rebounding record, the Washington Mystics’ perfect sta...
The Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm make championship statements
July 29, 2020 18:12 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe first weeknight of the WNBA season did not disappoint with the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm wowing in big wins. On this Locked On Women's Basketball, Gabe and Amy discuss everything from Tuesday’s triple header. They get into what is making the Chicago Sky so good early (hint: Courtney Vandersloot) and if Los Angeles Sparks fans should be concerned. Then, the Miami crew talks about Miami’s own Sylvia Fowles grabbing the WNBA’s career rebounding record, the Washington Mystics’ perfect st...
#SayHerName takes center court during WNBA opening weekend
July 29, 2020 01:47 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn her Locked On WBB debut, Erica L. Ayala breaks down the player-led #SayHerName justice campaign. In the opening segment listen to Layshia Clarendon (New York Liberty) and Breanna Stewart's (Seattle Storm) speech ahead of the 26 second moment of recognition for Breonna Taylor. In the second segment, you'll hear from players like Sue Bird, Jewell Loyd, and Allie Quigley about what the commitment to #SayHerName means to them. Erica also asks the QUESTION OF THE EPISODE: Was Bill Laimbeer's...
WNBA Opening Weekend in Review
July 27, 2020 15:33 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe WNBA made its triumphant return over the weekend with great basketball and an inspiring commitment to social justice. The Monday crew from Miami, Gabe and Amy, break down everything from a great weekend for the league. First, they talk about the player-led #SayHerName justice campaign and its roots at the core of the WNBA along with their thoughts on the game presentation. Then, they pick their most impressive teams (Hello, Washington Mystics) and the team they are most concerned about (...
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 170: WNBA Season Preview!
July 24, 2020 17:55 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBHost Howard Megdal shares interviews with Cathy Engelbert, Teaira McCowan and Breanna Stewart to get you ready for WNBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 169: Elizabeth Williams, Atlanta Dream
June 18, 2020 14:28 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by WNBPA Executive Committee Vice President and Atlanta Dream big Elizabeth Williams for a wide-ranging discussion on the new WNBA return plan, social justice movement, health and safety of the players and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 168: Amanda Zahui B., New York Liberty
June 11, 2020 18:43 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Amanda Zahui B. of the New York Liberty. The two discuss Black Lives Matter, how to safely play a WNBA season, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 167: Indiana Fever Forward Lauren Cox
June 03, 2020 17:06 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBHost Howard Megdal was joined by Lauren Cox. The two discuss Cox's basketball journey, fit with the Indiana Fever, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 166: Las Vegas Aces center Carolyn Swords
May 27, 2020 14:41 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Carolyn Swords, who came out of a brief retirement to re-join the Las Vegas Aces. The two discuss Las Vegas' array of mascots, what life is like on the other side of a playing career, and all the ways in which Swords wants to continue her life in basketball after, first, winning a WNBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 165: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert
May 22, 2020 12:11 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBYou've got questions about the WNBA's summer ahead. Well, we've got answers, straight from the source: our Howard Megdal talks to commissioner Cathy Engelbert about how the decisions were made to cut down rosters now, what the locations for an eventual return need to look like, and more macro views into her thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 164: Texas head coach Vic Schaefer
May 12, 2020 18:31 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Texas head coach Vic Schaefer for a wide-ranging discussion on Schaefer's Texas roots, what he's built at Mississippi State, and the nature of how a fierce competitor deals with challenges of coming up just short of winning it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 163: Big Ten Network's Lisa Byington
May 07, 2020 18:09 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Lisa Byington, broadcaster extraordinaire, to discuss the first-time television airing this Saturday night at 8 PM EST of the 1982 AIAW championship game between Rutgers and Texas. Plus, lots of talk about Maryland and Northwestern, and how much they both love chocolate. Check out the 30 minute pre-show with Lisa, Chris Dailey and Theresa Grantz at this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MOvK4EG8xI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 162: Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes
April 17, 2020 12:37 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Dan Hughes, head coach of the Seattle Storm. The two talk about the return of Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, 2020 WNBA Draft plans, and of course, what Hughes has on his turntable as he prepares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 161: Chicago Sky's Allie Quigley
April 15, 2020 11:40 - 13 minutes - 11 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by the Chicago Sky's Allie Quigley, Instead of talking James Wade and the exploits of the rising Sky, the two discuss... H-O-R-S-E in all its forms, and what Quigley's win over Chris Paul meant to a community of women and girls who saw it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 160: Connecticut Sun GM/head coach Curt Miller
April 14, 2020 17:14 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHost Howard Megdal speaks with Curt Miller, architect of the Connecticut Sun, about a busy offseason and the 2020 WNBA Draft ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 159: Texas center Charli Collier
April 10, 2020 16:30 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Charlie Collier, who just finished an elite sophomore season at Texas. Collier discusses her COVID-19 fundraiser, how she grew her game as an unstoppable inside-outside force from an early age, the role of her parents in doing so, he feelings about the Texas coaching change and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 158: Dan Padover, Las Vegas Aces GM
April 08, 2020 13:21 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBHost Howard Megdal talks free agency, the upcoming WNBA Draft and more with Las Vegas Aces GM Dan Padover. The two discuss Angel McCoughtry and how she fits in the offense, Liz Cambage and A'ja Wilson working together, and whether the Aces can trade into a draft where they have no pick until the third round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 157: UCLA's Natalie Chou
March 25, 2020 18:28 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBHost Howard Megdal talks to UCLA's Natalie Chou about both her development on the court, her bond with her mother and how they've worked on her game, along with her new, public role speaking out against racism in the highest levels of our government. She is an eloquent spokesperson for empathy in this country, and you should listen to what she has to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on Women's Basketball Episode 156: Blake Dietrick, Atlanta Dream
March 20, 2020 16:18 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Blake Dietrick of the Atlanta Dream, currently in self-quarantine, to discuss her journey home, her fit with the Dream, and a showdown of all-time Princeton teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 155: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
March 17, 2020 21:06 - 10 minutes - 8.13 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx, one of the athletes donating a signed item to www.athletesrelief.org to help fight the coronavirus. We spoke about that, her offseason routine, what the virus is doing to her wedding plans and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 154: Princeton's Bella Alarie
March 10, 2020 14:32 - 22 minutes - 18 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Bella Alarie, star of the Princeton Tigers. The two discuss Alarie's evolution as a player, Princeton's elite defense, how she and her teammates are planning for coronavirus and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 153: Diamond DeShields
February 14, 2020 17:06 - 8 minutes - 7.03 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 152: Greg Bibb, president of the Dallas Wings
February 13, 2020 15:28 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 151: 2020 WNBA Free Agency Preview Part 3
February 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHoward Megdal and Ben Dull convene in part 3 of our 2020 WNBA free agency preview to discuss free agent possibilities for the Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 150: 2020 WNBA Free Agency Preview Part 2
February 08, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBHoward Megdal, Natalie Heavren and Ben Dull convene in part 2 of our 2020 WNBA free agency preview to discuss the unrestricted free agency of Angel McCoughtry, the Connecticut Sun and the Chicago Sky. Part 3 will follow later this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 149: 2020 WNBA Free Agency Preview Part 1
February 07, 2020 18:42 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHoward Megdal and Ben Dull convene in part 1 of our 2020 WNBA free agency preview to discuss the unrestricted free agency of All-Star DeWanna Bonner, options for the Dallas Wings in accommodating core player Skylar Diggins-Smith's stated desire to play elsewhere and free agency outlooks for two of 2019's semifinalists, the Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks, and the defending champion Washington Mystics. Parts 2 and 3 will follow over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 148: Skylar Diggins-Smith
February 05, 2020 14:27 - 20 minutesThe great Skylar Diggins-Smith joins host Howard Megdal to talk her nest career move, how motherhood has changed her, and even how she's looking at the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 148: Skylar Diggins-Smith
February 05, 2020 14:27 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThe great Skylar Diggins-Smith joins host Howard Megdal to talk her nest career move, how motherhood has changed her, and even how she's looking at the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 147: Indiana Fever head coach Marianne Stanley
January 13, 2020 18:09 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Indiana Fever head coach Marianne Stanley. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, from how the women's game is so central to Philadelphia's identity, to what she sees as the biggest changes on and off the floor over the lifespan of the WNBA. Plus insights into the Indiana Fever's offseason approach, the college season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 146: Part II, Texas Coach Karen Aston
December 11, 2019 18:14 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBHost Howard Megdal talks with Texas coach Karen Aston about the NCAA's transfer rules, how the future looks at Texas, and what Aston makes of criticisms about her program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 145: Part 1, Convo with Karen Aston, Texas
December 10, 2019 17:09 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBHost Howard Megdal is joined by Texas head coach Karen Aston. In part one of a two-part conversation, the pair discuss the evolution of Joyner Holmes, how Texas balances rebounding concerns with increasing their transition opportunities, and Aston updates the big-picture look at Lashann Higgs and Sug Sutton, among many other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 144: Big Ten-ACC Challenge: Maryland-NC State, Indiana-Miami with Eric Nemchock
December 07, 2019 05:17 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBEric Nemchock of Swish Appeal joins host Ben Dull to discuss two ranked women's college basketball matchups from the past week, including NC State's home win over Maryland and Indiana's win at Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 144: Big Ten-ACC Challenge: Maryland-NC State, Indiana-Miami with Eric Nemchock
December 07, 2019 05:17 - 52 minutesEric Nemchock of Swish Appeal joins host Ben Dull to discuss two ranked women's college basketball matchups from the past week, including NC State's home win over Maryland and Indiana's win at Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 143: South Carolina-Maryland; NCAAW teams/prospects to watch with Eric Nemchock
November 11, 2019 02:20 - 1 hourEric Nemchock of Swish Appeal joins the show to discuss South Carolina's win on the road over No. 4 Maryland. We discuss Aliyah Boston's dominance inside, a rough shooting night for Kaila Charles and early impressions of some of the key freshmen for both teams. Then we run through five of the teams we're most interested to see this season before getting into some 2020 WNBA Draft talk, including Oregon's Ruthy Hebard, Texas forward Joyner Holmes, South Carolina point guard Ty Harris and Baylor...
Locked On Women's Basketball Episode 143: South Carolina-Maryland; NCAAW teams/prospects to watch with Eric Nemchock
November 11, 2019 02:20 - 55 minutes - 38 MBEric Nemchock of Swish Appeal joins the show to discuss South Carolina's win on the road over No. 4 Maryland. We discuss Aliyah Boston's dominance inside, a rough shooting night for Kaila Charles and early impressions of some of the key freshmen for both teams. Then we run through five of the teams we're most interested to see this season before getting into some 2020 WNBA Draft talk, including Oregon's Ruthy Hebard, Texas forward Joyner Holmes, South Carolina point guard Ty Harris and Baylo...
SkyCast by High Post Hoops: Episode 12
September 13, 2019 11:24 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHost Nick Niendorf breaks down the thrilling Sky playoff win over the Phoenix Mercury, and previews Sunday's one-and-done game against the Las Vegas Aces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SkyCast By High Post Hoops: Episode 11
September 06, 2019 12:04 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAs the playoffs beckon next week, Nick Niendorf breaks down where the Chicago Sky find their season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SkyCast By High Post Hoops: Episode 10
August 16, 2019 13:17 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBHost Nick Niendorf discusses all things Chicago Sky as the playoffs beckon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on Women's Basketball Episode 142: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert
August 14, 2019 12:25 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBHost Howard Megdal was joined by Cathy Engelbert by phone this week, and nothing was off the table. The WNBA commissioner, now in her first official month on the job after taking the helm on July 17, is in the midst of her tour of all 12 league markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SkyCast by High Post Hoops: Episode 9
August 09, 2019 12:42 - 22 minutes - 21 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices