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Mark Schindler of 'They’ve Got Now' stops by to hit on the Game 1 slate that brought all the fun, starting with Liberty-Aces and the six MVP athletes on the floor at once (1:09). Then, they discuss the Lynx-Sun matchup that feels like a great demonstration of defensive strategy across the board (0:00). Later, Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times joins to discuss the recent firing of Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon (38:31). They break down why the firing felt so sudden, where this leaves the team in free agency, and what the overall measure of success could be for this franchise. Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Mark Schindler and Annie Costabile Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Sunday’s must-see Game 1 between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, Seerat Sohi is joined by Liberty reporter Jackie Powell to discuss Sabrina Ionescu’s evolution from quiet assassin to vocal leader, as well as the improvements Breanna Stewart has made since last season (00:00). Plus, the two give their predictions for the series. After that, Crina Mustafa of Her Hoop Stats joins to preview the Lynx-Sun series (40:08). They speculate about ways to stop the seemingly unstoppable Napheesa Collier and what makes Alyssa Thomas so special before dropping their predictions. Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Jackie Powell and Crina Mustafa Producers: Troy Farkas and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching the Connecticut Sun finish a sweep of the Indiana Fever last night, Seerat Sohi is joined by Fever reporter Tony East to discuss how Indiana’s lack of playoff experience showed last night (00:00). Then, the pair talks about how the Fever will look to build a championship team around Clark in the offseason, as well as a significant hire in Indiana’s front office (24:00). After that, East reflects on the craziness that was Clark’s rookie season and the extreme pressure she faced on and off the court this season (47:38). And to close out the show, as rumors swirl around whether Diana Taurasi will walk away from basketball, Seerat and Tony take a trip down Taurasi memory lane (01:06:40). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tony East Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by senior WNBA writer for SB Nation Noa Dalzell to break down Round 1 of the playoffs! They hit on Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut (0:44), discuss the Aces' strategy heading into Game 2 vs. the Storm (21:00), shout out the Liberty’s Leonie Fiebich and the Mercury’s Natasha Cloud (41:00), and more! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Noa Dalzell Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The playoffs are finally here! Seerat fires up the mic with ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to wrap up the WNBA Show’s playoff preview. They take in-depth looks at the remaining series: Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun (1:57) Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (23:28) New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream (35:03) For Seerat’s preview of the Mercury-Lynx series with The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant, listen here! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Alexa Philippou Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the WNBA season hits the home stretch, Seerat welcomes The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss A’ja Wilson’s incredible season and why this year’s conversation is about putting her in the GOAT conversation (0:00). They also discuss the following: The records Caitlin Clark has broken during her rookie season (0:00) Napheesa Collier’s case for Defensive Player of the Year (0:00) The Mystics’ final push for the playoffs (0:00) Diana Taurasi’s potential last ride (0:00) WNBA expansion (0:00) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Sabreena Merchant Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Athletic’s James Boyd to talk about the Fever’s recent play and Caitlin Clark’s continued impact on the league (1:38). Then, writer Katie Heindl joins to talk through the fallout of Cathy Engelbert’s CNBC comments and discuss what happens next (53:35). And lastly, reporter Mark Schindler hops on to discuss the Lynx’s playoff potential and who he thinks will take MVP this season (1:24:26). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: James Boyd, Katie Heindl, and Mark Schindler Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices