Pull Up with Myles and Owen

Following an exciting weekend in Phoenix for WNBA All-Star, Myles is back to brief Owen on all he missed, including a series of interviews coordinated by STARRY, the WNBA's official soft drink and Owen's favorite mixer. First up, Napheesa Collier joins us to talk about her exciting new venture -- Unrivaled, a 3x3 league starting this winter -- and the upcoming Olympics.  ★ Support this podcast on...

Ashtyn Butuso, the Editor-in-Chief of the brilliant Flagrant mag, pulls up to chat with Myles and Owen about her sports journalism origin story, the intentionality behind the work she does, and the amazing community she and the rest of the Flagrant team have helped to build. Oh, and we chat WNBA All-Star for a bit, too!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this special episode, we give our loyal Pull Up listeners a glimpse into the content we've been providing on Step Back. After Liberty fans were taken aback by Kayla Thornton's shocking answer to the classic New York or Chicago pizza debate -- she said "Papa John's" -- we had to discuss. With answers from Breanna Stewart, Kennedy Burke, and KT herself, Owen and Myles break down what's being done...

Erica Ayala, the talented multi-sport media star, joins Owen and Myles to talk about her path to women's sports journalism, the New York Liberty's play through the first month of the season, and so much more.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this week's episode, women's sports writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo -- who you probably recognize from bylines anywhere -- joins Myles and Owen to share her thoughts on storytelling, on battling to get the W exposure at more publications, and some of her favorite anecdotes. Pull up for another fun conversation! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For the second part of our 2024 WNBA season primer, we bring on Steve Jones Jr., the other half of The Dunker Spot podcast. Here, we break down the eastern conference, with a little bit of reflection and analysis following some teams returning to action on opening night. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On the eve of the WNBA season, Nekias Duncan, one half of The Dunker Spot podcast, joins the guys to break down the western conference, answering a burning question or two about each of the six teams on that side of the standings. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For episode 30 -- a special edition partnered with La Crema, the WNBA's official wine -- Terrika Foster-Brasby rejoined Myles and Owen to talk about everything going on ahead of the WNBA season: Candace Parker's surprise retirement, the teams that could make a splash in 2024, and the ever-growing chip on the shoulders of her Connecticut Sun.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Meghan L. Hall, an Atlanta Dream reporter for USA Today's For the Win, joins Owen and Myles to discuss her first ever WNBA draft experience, the growing popularity of women's hoops -- both within and without the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, and the importance of building relationships to build stories.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episodes, Owen and Myles bring back B. Terrell for his second appearance on the pod to celebrate the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks after they completed a perfect 38-0 season. They get into the Final Four environment, the connectedness and buy-in of this roster, and the legacy of Coach Dawn Staley. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Final Four is here! To break down the matchups, the guys brought on college hoops experts Dani Bar-Lavi (@dblfluidity, content for HerHoopStats, Winsidr, and OddsShopper) and Calvin Wetzel (@cwetzel31, basketball analyst Her Hoop Stats and CBS Sports, and co-host of Coast to Coast, a podcast with Crina Mustafa).  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The guys are joined by Emily Engstler, fresh off her being named the defensive player of the year for season three of Athletes Unlimited. Emily opens up about her New York City roots, the challenges she's faced her first few years as a pro, and what it takes to be a versatile defender in the WNBA. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Haley Jones pulls up with Owen and Myles to discuss her time thus far at Athletes Unlimited, her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream, and the importance of being well-rounded and versatile both on and off the court. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Angel McCoughtry, WNBA legend and AU Hoops newcomer, pulls up with the guys to talk about her first week of play at Athletes Unlimited, and she shares her perspective on the growth of women's basketball throughout her time as a professional. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pepper Persley, 12-year old journalist and author of the newly released NOT TOO ANYTHING joins Myles and guest co-host Ace Pedraza to share her experiences writing a book, being the youngest voice in a room for of athletes and media members, and much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We return to our AU series with our first double-guest interview: sisters Isabelle and Dorie Harrison, who will play alongside (or against) one another for the first time at Athletes Unlimited. We chat about growing up in a big family, how they're both making returns to the court, and the upcoming AU Hoops season. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post pulls up to share his experiences covering the Washington Mystics and offers some insight and perspective on a tough offseason for fans in DC. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For the second installment of our Athletes Unlimited series, WNBA vet Sequoia Holmes pulls up with Owen and Myles to talk about all the places basketball has taken her, the community she's built back home in Vegas, and much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back for season two of Pull Up with Myles and Owen! In this episode, we start our series with Athletes Unlimited, and first up is All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever. We discuss her time in AU, some of her experiences in the WNBA, and what makes her a bucket. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

DiDi Richards joins Myles and Owen, just days after arriving to Sydney, Australia, where she's getting ready to suit up for the Flames. She opens up about how she spent this season off the court, her time with the Liberty, and her experiences on the media side.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jordan Robinson (technically the first repeat guest!) joins Owen and Myles because it's WNBA playoffs time. She discusses her podcast, Queens of the Court, which she co-hosts with the awesome Sheryl Swoopes; the recent conversation around WNBA awards; and what we can take away from the first games of the semifinals. Follow Jordan at @HeyJordanR on Twitter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pokey Chatman, Seattle Storm assistant coach, pulls up with Owen and Myles to share her experiences within the WNBA through awesome anecdotes. She breaks down this year's Storm season, her work as a facilitator with Athletes Unlimited, the current playoff landscape, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nekias Duncan -- WNBA writer, podcaster, and hoops analyst -- pulls up with Owen and Myles to talk about his journey into the W media space, who he'd have picked for his WNBA awards, and what he's looking out for in the first round of the postseason. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Greydy Diaz—journalist, storyteller, producer, and tastemaker—pulls up with Owen and Myles to talk about her love of sports, her observations of this building Liberty/Aces rivalry, her new Snapchat show called TEST RUN, and so much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Megan Perry, the Director of Basketball for Athletes Unlimited, pulls up with Myles and Owen to talk about her new role and previews the league's third campaign this coming winter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★