
The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
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Comedians Freddie Rivas & Cathryn Naiker discuss their love for WNBA Basketball. They discuss the latest games & storylines. Plus debate their rival faves, dive into the history of the league, name a few roller coasters after the stars and so much more. Join us all year round as we get into it just like a game of pick-up.
The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
1w ago
Today hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss Tom Brady becoming a part owner of the Las Vegas Aces. Then they talk about the most must-see games in the regular season schedule. Deadspin did an article about the lack of black female coaches hired in the league and we do a deep dive. Freddie tells us a bit about Athletes Unlimited and finally, in our Freddie’s Fun Question, We talk Stadiums.
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The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
3w ago
This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the pre-season game in Toronto selling out and how excited they are to attend. Plus Liz Cambaige starts playing in Isreal, and Kelsey Plum gets married. We make very early half-baked predictions about the leading scorer and MVP, and our FFQ is all about the fits.
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The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
1M ago
In this episode hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about Brittney Griner officially resigning with the Mercury. Along with Diana Taurasi does the Mercury seem poised for the playoffs?
Then we talk about Charles Barkley and A’ja Wilson and their new deal with Ruffles chips. Barkley called for more companies to get involved with the WNBA and we try to guess what A’ja Wilson’s signature chip flavour will be. Then we look ahead at the WNBA draft and got more familiar with who the top prospects are. In sad news, Simone Edwards passed away. Gasol wins the WNBA advocacy award, Talbot will miss the enti ..read more
The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
1M ago
This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the wild free agency the WNBA had and the new superteams that have emerged. What does that mean for next season and what implications may that have for the other franchises in the league? Then we talk about all the drama with the Las Vegas Aces. Two investigations are now happening with the team. One is giving players money under the table and the second is the ongoing discrimination case with DeArica Hamby. New developments could mean severe consequences for the team and possibly the league. Freddie’s Fun Questions, it’s all about celebrity rec ..read more
The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
2M ago
This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the WNBA game coming to Toronto!!! Then Dearica Hamby gets traded to the Sparks and calls out discrimination. Then Jonquel Jones joins the Liberty! How do we feel about the move and what does this say about the Sun? Then Breanna Stewart tweets about travel and what she’s willing to give up to make it happen. Also, we analyze her cryptic emoji tweets and try to get to the bottom of them. Finally, in our Freddie’s Fun Question, we acknowledge Maya Moore’s official retirement and ask how we would publically announce our retirement.
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The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
3M ago
This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn discuss the upcoming free agency who could be on the move and where we would like to see Breonna Stewart go, or should she stay? Kelsey Plum did an interview and was asked who she could play one-on-one with in the NBA and we discuss her very interesting response. Then we talk about new rating numbers from last year’s playoffs which are a record high for the league! Then we preview two new prospective future draft picks and Freddie’s fun question is all about how we would design a practice facility.
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The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
3M ago
This week hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas talk about Britney Griner announcing she plans to play again this upcoming season! Plus the Phoenix Mercury gets a new team owner. We go through Sports Illustrated’s top 10 moments of the season and add 5 more. The Atlanta Dream double down on their coach and GM. Cathy Englebert does an extensive interview on Locked on WNBA which inspires Freddie’s Fun Question, what would we ask her if we got the chance?
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The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
3M ago
BRITTNEY GRINER IS FREE!!!
Hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas celebrate the release of Brittney Griner. Then we talk about Paul Whealan and their hopes for his release. We talk about the backlash surrounding her release, who she was traded for, and the discriminatory undertones behind those critiques. and how this could affect Brittney. We analyze a variety of possibilities for her next steps and share our favourite Twitter reactions and in Freddie’s Fun Question / Cathryn Quirky Question, we fantasize how we would greet her at the airport.
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The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
3M ago
BRITTNEY GRINER IS FREE!!!
Hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas celebrate the release of Brittney Griner. Then we talk about Paul Whealan and their hopes for his release. We talk about the backlash surrounding her release, who she was traded for, and the discriminatory undertones behind those critiques. and how this could affect Brittney. We analyze a variety of possibilities for her next steps and share our favourite Twitter reactions and in Freddie’s Fun Question / Cathryn Quirky Question, we fantasize how we would greet her at the airport.
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The Pick Up | A WNBA Podcast
4M ago
Hosts Freddie Rivas and Cathryn Naiker talk about the regular season schedules are out! What are the marque matchups were looking forward to the most? Then Kelsey Plum talked about equal pay vs equal revenue shared and we discuss how could the WNBA implement this in a way that is fair to players. Then we talk about Shaq claiming that no one in the WNBA could beat him one-on-one so we select players who we think can. Then we talk about a spotlight on an up-and-comer Diamond Miller and in Freddie’s Fun Question we dive into social media.
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