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The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast
Comedians Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas explore the world of the WNBA from a fan perspective.
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198. GAME 7 BABY!
41:33||Season 6, Ep. 198Hosts Cathryn and Freddie break down Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. Plus thoughts on the 12:30pm start time and prioritizing women's basketball. Who they think will win game 7 and what adjustments do each team need to make to win. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) we ask how we would celebrate if we won a championship at 11am west coast time.Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas
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197. Game 3 reaction, Angel is Historic
40:13||Season 6, Ep. 197This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie do a post game recap of game 3 of the finals. What Atlanta is doing right and what can the Valkyries do to adjust. Updated predictions and more. Then in the FFQ (Freddie’s Fun Question) we explore new trash talk ideas. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas
196. FINALS PREVIEW Valkyries vs Dream
42:57||Season 6, Ep. 196This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn announce the winners of our fantasy basketball tournament. They congratulate the winners. Then our Finals preview. Breaking down the keys for both teams' success and giving their predictions. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) they chat about State farm Arena making way for the Dream in the Finals and ask when has someone stepped out of the way of us in order to do the right thing. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas
195. Reset Timeout-Gate & Thoughts On The First 2 Games Of The Semi's
48:21||Season 6, Ep. 195This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie break down the controversial miscommunication between the refs and Liberty at the end of Overtime in Game 2. Who is to blame, what will happen now, and the refs being in scandal for multiple years in the playoffs now. Plus, how do the Liberty recover, praise for the Dream, and the possibility they can be in the finals. Then Valkyries vs Aces: how have the Valkyries been able to dominate, and can the Aces make adjustments? Can either team make history and be the first team to come back from being down 0-2? Then in Freddie's Fun Question, we talk about Jason Sudeikis interview with Stewie for The Hollywood Reporter and ask which WNBA player we would want to have a sit-down with.Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas
194. A’ja is THAT GIRL! Liberty all time upset & more
51:48||Season 6, Ep. 194This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn discuss the first round of the playoffs. A’ja Wilson and the Aces beating Caitlin Clark and the Fever and discuss A’ja goat status. Then the Liberty complete an all time upset against the Lynx. What does this mean for the Lynx going forward? Then the Dream vs mystics reaction and previewing Dream vs Liberty round 2. And Golden state or Wings vs Aces (we recorded on Friday). Then in the FFQ (Freddie’s Fun Question) we celebrate Arike Ogumbowale 45 point night and ask who else could possibly reach this milestone. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas
193. WNBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS
47:47||Season 6, Ep. 193This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie break down the first round of the playoffs, looking at every series, who will win, who will upset and more. Lynx vs Liberty, Valkyries vs Wings, Aces vs Fever, and Dream vs Mystics. Then in Freddie's Fun Question (FFQ) We talk about board material. Which team will use what to motivate the other. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas
22. TEMPO CHECK: Marina Out For The Season, New Doc & More
14:29||Season 1, Ep. 22Hosts Freddie & Cathryn discuss the new ESPN documentary "Setting The Tempo" all about the teams process to get ready for the regular season. Then Marina Mabrey is out for the remainder of the season. They discuss the team shutting it down for the remainder of the season and things we can look forward to in these final four games of the season. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas