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Bleav in the W

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Bleav in The W with Tyler Byrum is your go-to podcast for comprehensive coverage of the WNBA and the rapidly growing world of women’s sports. From breaking news and game analysis to player storylines and league trends, Tyler Byrum brings informed, engaging takes on everything happening across the W.Each episode dives into WNBA matchups, team performances, standout players, and key moments shaping the season — while also spotlighting the broader impact of women’s basketball and the continued rise of women’s sports at every level. Whether you’re following stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart,...

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Seattle Storm 2026 Season Preview w/ Storm Chasers | Why the Storm decided it was time for a rebuild 06.05.2026 47:47

A year removed from many picking the Seattle Storm as a dark-horse team in the WNBA Playoffs, the franchise has decided to lay dormant in free agency and jump into a rebuild. Joining Tyler to preview the Storm is Jeff Brown from Storm Chasers , an independent substack for in-depth coverage of the team. Topics range from why the organization decided to fully jump into a rebuild when there was an op...

Portland Fire 2026 Season Preview | Building a franchise around Bridget Carleton in Year 1 05.05.2026 15:20

A quick preview of the Portland Fire's first season back in the WNBA. This expansion team isn't shaping up to have the same historic success that the Golden State Valkyries did last season but there are a handful of encouraging players on the roster. Tyler Byrum will explain why it shouldn't take long for the team to establish a culture and identity with players like Emily Engstler, Carla Liete, K...

A history of WNBA media coverage, bias and the intersectionality of the league and society | Crossover episode with The MidMajors 05.05.2026 54:47

Bleav in the W host Tyler Byrum joins Tacarra Barnes and Courtney Lumpkin of The MidMajors for a special crossover episode to get you ready for the 2026 WNBA season. We take a larger look at the WNBA media landscape from roster cuts and player development to the impact of media coverage, race, and marketability in women’s basketball. We also dive into: The rise of Caitlin Clark and her impact on t...

Natasha Cloud FINALLY is signed and changes the trajectory of her new team 04.05.2026 12:09

Point guard Natasha Cloud has signed with the Chicago Sky for a reported $555,000, one-year deal, according to ESPN. How does Natasha Cloud fit with Skylar Diggins-Smith? What is the team's ceiling? A quick reaction to Cloud now joining the team and being on a roster in 2026. Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Paige Bueckers speaks on relationship with Azzi Fudd | What should and should not be asked about their relationship? 28.04.2026 16:53

Last year's No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers spoke on Monday to reporters with a prepared statement on her relationship with this year's No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd. This continued a saga where just last week, the Dallas Wings' PR staff shut down a reasonable question asked by a reporter to Azzi about her and Paige's relationship. To an extent, their relationship should be none of our business. But when...

Are you optiMystic? | Analyzing the good and the bad of Washington Mystics rebuild plan 26.04.2026 43:24

Is the Washington Mystics rebuild going in the right direction? After an encouraging Year 1 of the plan, this past offseason left Tyler with some areas of concern. Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield from The IX Basketball joined Tyler to break down where things stand in the rebuild, Jamila Wideman parting ways with the team and the decision not to sign WNBA veterans this offseason. After that, Ty...

Introducing 'Bleav in the W' | A WNBA podcast 23.04.2026 2:15

Stay up to date with the latest in the WNBA. Hosted by long-time Mystics reporter Tyler Byrum, we'll go beyond the headlines and deep into the stories with commentary on the latest news and controversies. From the newest viral moment surrounding Caitlin Clark, to A'ja Wilson's dominance on the basketball court, to how the next young stars of Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron and Dominique Malonga are g...