The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

This week Hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the latest results in their bracket challenge. Then, who was the most impressive this week? Azzi Fudd or Virginia Tech upset. Then we review the insights from the 8 day of CBA negotiations which inspires this week FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) What would our food runs be for the 8 days of negotiating.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @f...

Hosts Cathryn (with a cold this week) and Freddie discuss the landmark new WNBA CBA deal. What does this mean for the league going forward? Plus key dates leading up to the start of the season. How will the expansion draft, free agency and the college draft be impacted and more. Then in our FFQ how would we celebrate this historic new deal.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathr...

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the new game operation job openings the Tempo have just released, including the mascot. We break down if Freddie should apply for that job or In game MC. Cathryn surprises us with wanting to be the PA announcer to possibly mixed results.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the league not reaching a deal by their proposed deadline. Plus spotlights on Sarah Strong and Audi Crooks as we prep for March Madness. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) We ask what motivational speech would we give to the WNBA to help them come to an agreement.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas...

This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn announce their new NCAA Women's Basketball Bracket Challenge. The prize being a one year subscription to WNBA league pass. Then they share their favourite Unrivaled teams to watch this year. Plus who is their favourite 3 point shooter of all time? Finally in our FFQ Freddie's Fun Question) inspired by the WNBA CBA, we ask, what is something you got done at...

Freddie goes solo to talk about Teresa Resch, the president of the Toronto Tempo. From her small town up bringing in Lakefield Minnesota, to her dominant volleyball career, successes with the NBA league office and huge impact on the Toronto Raptors, and finally her arrival as the inaugural president of the Toronto Tempo. Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoel...

This week host Cathryn is joined by comedian Darren Menezes to chat about the new CBA deadline, will they get a deal on time or is a lockout inevitable? Then Angel Reese strikes back in Unrivaled in epic fashion. Who else do we think could have a big leap forward. Then in our CQQ we chat about trash talk and ask who would we like to go up against in a roast battle.  Follow Us @thepickupw...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the latest in CBA negotiations. The players union countered with a new revenue share number, does this get us any closer and frustrations overall. Then Marina Mabrey discusses in hindsight going "too far" against Caitlin Clark last year. Does this admission mean anything going forward andfor Caitlin stans? Then we discuss which former players we would...

This week Host Cathryn is joined by special guest Darren Menazes to discuss the latest in the CBA. Will coming together on some of the little things lead to a deal? Then we play GM, who would we draft first to be the next cornerstone of our franchise if we had the chance? Then a note on Rickea Jeason after a domestic violence incident this weekend. Lastly in our Cathryn's Quirky Question. In celeb...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the latest CBA meeting and the lack of progress being made by the league. Updates on the players list of demands including marijuana and drug testing & more. Then in our latest mock draft profiles they look at Gianna Kneepkens & Kiki Rice of UCLA. Then they discuss Caitlin Clark and Reggie Miller's awkward comparison to NBA"s Payton Pritchard....

Hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the WNBA announcing their schedules. Is this hope for optimism for a CBA agreement? As well they discuss games across the country which teams if any are likely to remain the same? Will more games end up at Scotia Bank arena and more.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie talk about the horrible events happening in Minnesota. #ICEOUT #ABOLISHICE. As well we discuss some player and league responses to the deaths of Renee Good & Alex Pretti. Then continuing our Mock Draft profiles we discuss Olivia Miles and Flau'jae Johnson. Then in our FFQ we discuss Caitlin Clark broadcasting NBA games for NBC and ask what her fun "is...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the WNBA releasing next season's schedule and wonder if this is a sign for optimism. Then in Unrivaled Paige wins 50K in their free throw contest. What does it say about the WNBA "crying poor" and should other leagues adopt similar contests? Then in our Mock draft analysis, we recap who is projected to go 3 and 4 respectively. In our FFQ (Freddie's Fun...

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie continue their series of retrospectives by revisiting the botched announcement of the team name. Looking back at how they felt a year ago and if their thoughts on the name, logo, and colourway have changed over time.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie jump into some real basketball after months of CBA talk. Unrivaled is back and they chat about the players and teams they're most excited about so far. Then they chat about the top two draft prospects Lauren Betts and Awa Fam, and debate which one they would take at number 1. Then in our FFQ, Freddie's Fun Question, they chat about Unrivaled's one&nbsp...

This week Freddie Rivas hosts with special guest Dan Hershfield and they talk about his new column " Upping The Tempo ", the CBA entering Status quo status without an extension, Unrivaled and Freddie's Fun Question "What is your pitch for basketball fans that aren't yet fans of the WNBA". Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

The Pick Up Is giving you a throwback interview this week. Our amazing interview with LaChina Robinson. Originally recorded May 8th 2023, we discuss the Aces, The Liberty, their soon to be rivalry, Candace Parker's last days in the league and so much more. Wishing you all a Happy New Year and we will be back later this week with new episodes.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme...

This episode of Tempo Check hosts Cathryn and Freddie react to the brand new reveal of the Tempo Jersey's do we like, love, what do we dislike and more. Then we reflect on the time we got to interview former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in part two of our path to the Tempo.  Link to The Pick Up WNBA Podcast episode with Justin Trudeau Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddie...

This week Hosts Cathryn and Freddie launch the new show Tempo check. For all things related to The Toronto Tempo. They use this first episode to introduce themselves to new and old fans alike, and share their origin story, and excitement for the Toronto Tempo.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the team USA Basketball camp and all the young talent they invited. Who is a lock to make the next Olympic team, and who did they miss? Then they discuss the latest CBA negotiations. They react to the new revenue share numbers revealed and discuss why these negotiations aren't moving and ask if the league is playing fair. Then in our FFQ (Freddie'...

This week Hosts Cathryn and Freddie launch the new show Tempo check. For all things related to The Toronto Tempo. They use this first episode to introduce themselves to new and old fans alike, and share their origin story, and excitement for the Toronto Tempo.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss revelations that Sophie Cummingham is dating Michael Porter Jr after comments that he could've beat a WNBA Player in 8th grade. Then they discuss Paige Bueckers interview saying she doesn't think the CBA will be finalized by the next deadline, could a lockout be looming? The A'ja Wilson is Time Magazine's Athlete of the year. She discusses the media...

This week Hosts Cathryn and Freddie announce a new show TEMPO CHECK, launching December 12th 2025 for all things Toronto Tempo! Then the dive into the latest with the CBA negotiations. Focusing on longer seasons, and how that will affect other leagues and opportunities. The Rookie contracts and housing. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) we ask how we would stall a negotiation.  Fo...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the draft lottery results. What does this mean for Dallas and who else came on top. Plus, with the player presence at the draft, how optimistic are they with the league coming to a deal? Then they discuss Project B and their growing roaster. What does this mean for the W and the players who join. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) they are tasked...

This week Hosts Cathryn & Freddie talk about the latest CBA update. They discuss the details of the new offer and chat about whether they think it's a good offer. Plus revenue share, officials, and more. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) we ask if we were a part of the negotiations, what's the silliest demand we would make.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas...