The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss Project B, a new women's basketball league backed by some heavy weight investors. How does their announcement affect the current CBA negotiations? Could they become future competition for scouting talent and the many ways in which the WNBA and players alike could theoretically respond. Then ESPN put out an article which suggested that Caitlin...

This week Freddie & Cathryn discuss going to the Toronto Tempo press conference for the announcement of Sandy Brondello as Head Coach. We got to ask her a question as well as other insights from the Press Conference. Then Unrivaled announced their roaster line up. We get hyped for new basketball this January and picked which team line ups were most excited about. The Cathryn and Freddie s...

This week, hosts Cathryn & Freddie are joined by friend and journalist Oren Weisfeld to discuss his new book,  "The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse."  The process of writing a book the direct correlation between the launch of the Raptors and the growth of basketball overall in the country. Could the Tempo have that impact on women's basketball? The N...

Hosts Cathryn & Freddie react to Sandy Brondello being hired By The Toronto Tempo as their first Head Coach. As well Portland hired their coach and Chicago is getting the All Star Game! Then they chat about Adam Silver's recent interview and his thoughts on revenue sharing which go against the players wishes. Then in our FFQ, Freddie's Fun Question, we chat about the Ace's parade and ask,...

This week Hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the Ace's Dominant Finals run. Is A'ja already the G.O.A.T & more. Then they discuss the madness that will be the upcoming free agency. For a fun exercise they look at all the Unrestricted Free Agents and see who might be on the move. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) they ask, if we had to bring everyone together, where would we go?  Fol...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie go Live during Game 3 of the WNBA finals to discuss this series so far. Will the Aces Sweep or can Mercury hold on? Plus Jackie Young's historic game 2, is she an underdog finals MVP? Then Napheesa, doubles down and cancels meeting with Englebert, is this the end for the Commissioner or is there anything left to redeem her with? Then in our FFQ...

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie break down the Lynx collapse, the referee controversy, and Napheesa Collier's shocking press conference. Who is to blame when it comes to the refereeing of the league? Does there need to be a change in leadership? Napheesa, and her comments regarding conversations with Commissioner Cathy Englebert. Stating Caitlin Clark should "be grateful" and...

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the first two games of round two of the WNBA playoffs. Lynx vs Mercury; will that historic game 2 comeback by the Mercury be enough to sustain them? Aces vs Fever; will the Fever recover from their game 2 blowout? Then Sandy Brondello and Noelle Quinn are fired from their teams after round one, thoughts on how this was handled. Plus A'ja wins M...

This week Hosts Cathryn & Freddie go Live on YouTube & Instagram during Game 2 Liberty vs Mercury to discuss the playoffs so far. Surprising wins and losses, plays and more. The Aces winning streak comes to an end but their playoff run continues. Plus badass player of the week and this week's FFQ (Freddie's Fun question) is all about Ryan Rucco and his famous calls, what would we like...

Hosts Cathryn and Freddie break down each playoff series for the first round. Predictions, key factors & more. They are on the clock for 7 minutes each series. Plus, our FFQ is all about Skyler Diggins' Milk Jacket. How would they rock a milk jacket if they could?  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

This week how’s Freddie and Cathryn discuss the mvp race heating up in light of the Aces winning streak. Could A’ja snatch the crown from Naphessa? I I’ll Thursdays game be the one to decide? Plus, how will the Liberty, and Storm fair with only a few games left. Do the sparks have a chance to move to 8th? Then a deep dive into players on the fringes on the league. Our badass player of the week and...

This week, hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the historic week the Aces have been on. What does this mean for the playoffs, the MVP race, and Coach of the Year? Plus, they look at the very tight playoff bracket and discuss how the Aces have impacted that standings. Plus, the Liberty falls, can they get back up? Are the Fever gonna make a comeback & more. Then, our badass player of the week a...

This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss the Storm vs Dream playing in Vancouver. WNBA expansion in other cities, the love, and the positive atmosphere that existed there. Then, as we are in a heated battle in the standings, we discuss players to watch as we head into the playoffs. Kayle McBride, Emma Meesamen, Kelsey Plum, and more. Then, our Badass player of the week and in Freddie...

This week, hosts Freddie & Cathryn discuss the very tight standings and who they might want to see face off in the first round. The Sparks, and Aces are trending in the right direction while the Storm are slipping. Will that continue, and who will likely face off against the Lynx? Then, the sex toy throwing at games has turned from funny to ugly. Multiple arrests and minors have been involved....

This week, hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the latest trades—Dijonai Carrington to the Lynx, Brittney Sykes to the Storm. Who made the bigger move? Additionally, what moves could we expect to see before the deadline? Then they discuss the would-be sale of the Connecticut Sun to Boston. Did they try to sell the team without board approval? What does this mean for other cities trying to get into...

This week, Cathryn and Freddie are back! First, they chat about Freddie's experience at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Then they dive into the latest from The Guardian, which explores perceptions vs reality of the WNBA and whether or not we agree with their analysis. Then they discuss the latest MVP race, with Caitlin Clark injured, does she fall out of the race, and if so, who h...

This week, Cathryn is joined by special guest Sports Broadcaster Ashley Docking. They discuss all things All-Star weekend. What was it like to be in Indiana, and more. The Stud Budz takeover, the epic 72-hour stream. Ashley's cameo and favourite highlights from the weekend. Then we discuss Pay Us What You Owe Us, the t-shirts worn during warm-ups. They discuss the state of negotiations, and could...

This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie, at the halfway point, decide to divide every WNBA team into three categories: "On the menders", looking forward to the draft, "Pretenders", not capable of a deep playoff run, and Contenders, the real ones to win it all. Then they discuss the bizarre controversy around Liberty players Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison for wearing hats on the sidelines and bei...

This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie chat about the All-Star draft. trading coaches, and who drafted the better team? Then DeWanna Bonner joins the Phoenix Mercury and contributes to a win against the Lynx. However, still coming off the bench, does this mean there was more drama in Indiana than meets the eye? Plus, Nalyssa Smith on the Aces, will she make a big impact? How will A'ja Wilson's injur...

Description:  This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie recap the commissioner's cup, The Fever's impressive win, evaluate its significance, and discuss the prospect of it possibly being a finals preview. Then they discuss the massive expansion news that Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia are all getting WNBA teams by 2030. They discuss the criticism of the league expanding too quickly, Sat...

This week, hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss DeWanna Bonner being waived by The Fever after complaints about being removed from their starting lineup. How much drama was there behind the scenes? What Happened to Their Relationship? Then, a report comes out regarding the Team Financial Evaluations. The average WNBA team is worth $ 269 million. What does this mean for the upcoming CBA negotiations...

This week, Hosts Cathryn & Freddie chat about the Dust Up between The Indiana Fever vs the Connecticut Sun. Who is at fault? Did the refs do enough, and does the league need to do more to protect Caitlin Clark? Then we discuss which teams in the current standings are better than their record. Then we have our badass player of the week, followed by Freddie's Fun question, which is all about fou...

Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Special Guest Chelsea Leite to discuss Courtney Vandersloot's unfortunate ACL tears and the new science behind ACL tears in Women. Plus, is Angel Reese getting the "Villain Edit?" Why does she get so much hate and so much attention in general? And is it good or bad for the league? Then, are the early favourites for MVP and ROTY legit? Or do other players still have...

This week, Hosts Cathryn and Freddie are joined by USA Today's pioneering journalist Christine Brennan to chat about her new book On Her Game; Caitlin Clark and the revolution in women's sports. We chat about what it was like coming into sports journalism over 40 years ago, and the amazing support she had from her parents. Plus, how she got the opportunity to write a book about Caitlin Clark. Some...

This week, hosts Cathryn and Freddie, inspired by The Ringer's "11 Early Observations" article, select something they feel deserves a spotlight. Including the Atlanta Dream soaring to start the season, and Aliyah Boston having a leap year. Will she be able to explode while Caitlin Clark is out? Then the league posted its findings from the investigation involving racist comments directed toward Ang...