The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

This week hosts Cathryn & Fredde discuss Commissioner Cathy Englebert announcing their retirement at the end of the year. The race to replace her is already on and we evaluate the reported top candidates. Then some FIBA highlights in our Badass Player of the week segment and in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) We explore who would be the best worst person to become the new commissioner. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week Hosts Cathryn & Freddie are joined by Minnesota beat writer Andrew Dukowitz to discuss the Lynx. First we get the Ennis Kanter fiasco out of the way, discussing how hurtful cultural rhetoric is hurting the league and the storylines that deserve being discussed. Then we get into the Lyx dominant season, their championship hopes and will this year be the year. Then our thoughts on the Portland mascot. and in Freddie's Fun Question, we invite Prince to a Lynx championship party and discuss what would happen. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the highly anticipated Mascot reveal. They share all their thoughts on Dot & Dez, their backstory and how they think this can evolve over time. Then Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever come to Toronto for the first time. They discuss the fan fare, controversies and more. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the surprising announcement that Nneka Ogwumike is retiring after the end of this season. They go into her reasons as well as celebrate her accomplishments. Then, they look at the most improved race with Jessica Sheppard leading the way but who else should be considered. Then the Badass Player Of The Week and the FFQ 9Freddie's Fun question is all about who the Portland Mascot should be.Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about appearing on the CP24 Breakfast show to discuss the latest with the Toronto Tempo and to promote the show. They chat about the TV show experience. Plus with the team on a 10 game losing streak it was hard to keep things positive. Follow Us:@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie take a break from the online culture wars and talk basketball! Looking at the WNBA current standings 2-8 are only 4 games apart. So they ask who they want facing off in the first round. Then, who are their biggest surprise and disappointing teams this season. Then they Badass player of the week. Plus the FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) . Olivia Miles has signature goggles, pick a player and give them an accessory. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the Kelsey Plum trade! Who came out on top? Then reaction to Cleveland announcing their team name, the Sirens, and Freddie comes in hot. Then Sophie Cunningham made some transphobic statements which were reacted to by Cheryl Reeve during a game wearing a pro trans Tshirt. They discuss their support for trans people and their disappointment in Sophie Cunningham. Then our badass player of the week and Freddie's Fun Question (FFQ) is all about the Sirens and their poem which corresponds with their debut. Freddie writes on the spot poems for other teams. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas

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