The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss highlights from the All Star weekend. All the chaos, fun and drama caught on the stud budz live stream. Then the trade deadline is looming and potential blockbuster deals could be on the horizon. Could Kelsey Plum and Allyssa Thomas be on the move? Then our badass player of the week and the FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) is all about the mascot storyline and how would we enhance it. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the words said directed towards Angel Reese that lead to the coaches one game suspension. Breaking down this controversy from all angles. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie talk about meeting A’ja Wilson at the tempo game!! Plus all star weekend, who is going to win the 3 point contest. The Sophie Cunningham tries to monetize her. Pointing finger meme, then badass player of the week and the FFQ (Freddie’s fun question) what should the all star trophy look like. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week Hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the Montreal road trip. Then they get into Betnijah Laney Hamilton throwing a shoe at Marina Mabrey. A bizarre incident with a great response. Then they discuss the loss to the Mystics and adjustments the team can make in light of all the injuries. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn Discuss reports of Adam Silver encouraging Cathy Englebert to suspend Alyssa Thomas after her foul on Caitlin Clark. Which leads to a larger conversation about protecting players and what the league can do to help. This also includes Chelsea Grey who posted a comment from someone who used a racial slur. That person was found out by their employer and subsequently fired. Then We look at the All Star Teams. Team Coop & Team Spoon, who drafted the better team and who do we think will win. Then our Badass Player of the week and our FFQ we ask what circus act we would like to see a WNBA player do during halftime. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

Hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the Tempo losing 3 in a row during a tough stretch of the season with mounting injuries and the team's seemingly impossible position to overcome without getting players back. Then they get hype for the upcoming Montreal games and the possibility of a new record being set for attendance. Then Marina Mabrey Becomes an ALL STAR! We celebrate her rise, what it took for her to get here, and being the face of a franchise. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week Hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the All Star reserve selections and point out some obvious notable players missing. Alyssa Thomas not making the roster despite leading the league in assists, and more players as well. Plus Skyler Diggins puts the Chicago on Blast after being benched for the first time since her rookie season. Who is at fault and does the Sky organization need to step up. Then Chennedy Carter in a shocker, is waived by the Aces. Reports about her not being happy with her role and financial concerns for the Aces reportedly the reason. Then our Badass Player Of The Week, and our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) is all about how we would fix or add to the Chicago Sky organization just for All Star. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week, Hosts Cathryn and Freddie are joined by a very special guest. Zoe Tzanis, a PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh who has written a study on racism in WNBA media, with a specific focus on the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. There, we discuss and introduce the idea of co-framing to our audience. Great white hope narratives, particularly involving Caitlin Clark. Elaborate on what rhetorical negotiation looks like and how viewers might spot it when they see it. And what is our responsibility as fans of the WNBA? In our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question), we ask what two players we would want to see unfiltered on television. Link to Study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15274764261436364?fbclid=PARlRTSASz8HxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeOcl-37IoAVn3dZPQi7eQYE2nlzSTHhqHrGw9hNk28vZ1yJCTHCSpLiMf8Nw_aem_nYG3dXhWU_s7aFmqTQqo-QFollow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week, Host Cathryn is joined by She's 4 Sports' Ainka Jess to discuss her organization and their work to promote women's sports across Canada. Then they dive into the latest Power Rankings. Who is surprising us in the Month of June, and who has taken an unexpected dip? Then, the Badass Player of The Week and our CQQ (Cathryn's Querky Question), we just celebrated 30 years of the WNBA. What's a sports memory we have from 30 years ago?  Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas