The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

This week's episode hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the hot start the Las Vegas Aces are off to and if they are in fact unbeatable. Then we celebrate the Indiana Fever's first win in almost a year!! Then we talk about Gabby Willaims winning overseas and how prioritization impacts her. The Return of the Bad Ass Player of the week! and Freddie's fun question is all about video games! Brought...

This episode Hosts Freddie & Cathryn to recap the magical weekend on the WNBA game in Canada. What it was like covering the game for the first time as credited media, the atmosphere, the players, coaches, the works! Then we talk about the recent Becky Hammon suspension and the Aces losing their 2025 draft pick—the details of that and what it means for the league. Then we talk about the new im...

Hosts Freddie Rivas and Cathryn Naiker ask LaChina about the transition between Athlete and broadcasting, who's the biggest powerhouse this year, the Liberty or the Aces? We ask her about the Huge Fan podcast and what it's like interviewing so many celebrities. The WNBA in Canada game, her thoughts on expansion, and lastly we ask her about Stewie's infamous emoji tweets, and in FFQ we as what her...

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the upcoming WNBA season, who we're looking forward to seeing, and who we're maybe still puzzled by. Then we talk about Brittney Griner doing her first press conference since coming back home. We react to how she has persevered, the media around her, and more. Then we talk about Becky Hammon and that she is interviewing for a head coaching position...

This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn talk about the WNBA draft, who they are excited to see next season, and more. Plus Caitlin Clark, execs say they wish they could draft her this year but should they? Plus Brittney Griner announces a new memoir while Paul Whelan and a new prisoner are stuck in Russia. Plus Freddie's fun question is all about player celebrations. Brought to you By: The Sonar Netwo...

Today Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by special guest Chelsea Leite. We discuss the historic NCAA women's final with LSU and UConn. Break Out Stars, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clarke. Invites to the Whitehouse & backlash. Other unfair critiques Angel Reese has endured throughout the season. NCAA ratings were up huge, we talk about how that could lead to higher WNBA numbers. As well we look ahead...

Today hosts Cathryn and Freddie discuss Tom Brady becoming a part owner of the Las Vegas Aces. Then they talk about the most must-see games in the regular season schedule. Deadspin did an article about the lack of black female coaches hired in the league and we do a deep dive. Freddie tells us a bit about Athletes Unlimited and finally, in our Freddie's Fun Question, We talk Stadiums. Brought to y...

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the pre-season game in Toronto selling out and how excited they are to attend. Plus Liz Cambaige starts playing in Isreal, and Kelsey Plum gets married. We make very early half-baked predictions about the leading scorer and MVP, and our FFQ is all about the fits. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

In this episode hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about Brittney Griner officially resigning with the Mercury. Along with Diana Taurasi does the Mercury seem poised for the playoffs? Then we talk about Charles Barkley and A'ja Wilson and their new deal with Ruffles chips. Barkley called for more companies to get involved with the WNBA and we try to guess what A'ja Wilson's signature chip flavour w...

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the wild free agency the WNBA had and the new superteams that have emerged. What does that mean for next season and what implications may that have for the other franchises in the league? Then we talk about all the drama with the Las Vegas Aces. Two investigations are now happening with the team. One is giving players money under the table and the...

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the WNBA game coming to Toronto!!! Then Dearica Hamby gets traded to the Sparks and calls out discrimination. Then Jonquel Jones joins the Liberty! How do we feel about the move and what does this say about the Sun? Then Breanna Stewart tweets about travel and what she's willing to give up to make it happen. Also, we analyze her cryptic emoji tweet...

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn discuss the upcoming free agency who could be on the move and where we would like to see Breonna Stewart go, or should she stay? Kelsey Plum did an interview and was asked who she could play one-on-one with in the NBA and we discuss her very interesting response. Then we talk about new rating numbers from last year's playoffs which are a record high for the l...

This week hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas talk about Britney Griner announcing she plans to play again this upcoming season! Plus the Phoenix Mercury gets a new team owner. We go through Sports Illustrated's top 10 moments of the season and add 5 more. The Atlanta Dream double down on their coach and GM. Cathy Englebert does an extensive interview on Locked on WNBA which inspires Freddie's...

BRITTNEY GRINER IS FREE!!! Hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas celebrate the release of Brittney Griner. Then we talk about Paul Whealan and their hopes for his release. We talk about the backlash surrounding her release, who she was traded for, and the discriminatory undertones behind those critiques. and how this could affect Brittney. We analyze a variety of possibilities for her next steps...

BRITTNEY GRINER IS FREE!!! Hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas celebrate the release of Brittney Griner. Then we talk about Paul Whealan and their hopes for his release. We talk about the backlash surrounding her release, who she was traded for, and the discriminatory undertones behind those critiques. and how this could affect Brittney. We analyze a variety of possibilities for her next steps...

Hosts Freddie Rivas and Cathryn Naiker talk about the regular season schedules are out! What are the marque matchups were looking forward to the most? Then Kelsey Plum talked about equal pay vs equal revenue shared and we discuss how could the WNBA implement this in a way that is fair to players. Then we talk about Shaq claiming that no one in the WNBA could beat him one-on-one so we select player...

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about Candace Parker announcing her return! Does the Sky have what it takes to win a championship?!? Plus we look at the latest new coach hires and discuss which coach has the most pressure going into next season. A small Brittney Griner update. Then we talk about the Indiana Fever getting the first pick in the draft in their franchise history! Hopefully...

WE'RE WINNERS BABY! Our show is the winner of 2 Canadian Podcasting Awards! Then we talk about Diana Taurasi announcing she's coming back for another season, plus a Brittney Griner update. Then we talk Coaching carousel, and we review the latest new coaches and there are many! Then we highlight some future promising player prospects and Freddie's Fun Question is an ode to Nancy Liberman. Brought t...

Hosts Freddie 7 Cathryn discuss Brittney Griner's appeal being rejected and what that means for her going forward. We do a lot of frustrated venting and try to stay positive despite little hope on the horizon. Then we talk about coach Curt Miller leaving the Connecticut Sun to join the L.A Sparks! We discuss this surprising move and what that might mean for next season. Then we give some love to t...

Hosts Freddie & Cathryn first congratulate Team USA & Canada after the FIBA world cup. Then they talk about the latest prioritization contract rules and how that will affect Free Agency. Then we dive into the top free agents, Breanna Stewart, Candace Parker, and Courtney Vandersloot, and how we think it will reshape next season. Then we talk about Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle's...

Hosts Freddie & Cathryn celebrate the Las Vegas Aces are their first championship. We talk about their dominant run and how far they came after the off-season drama with Liz Cambaige. Plus Becky Hammon on always being an underdog and a breakout season for Kelsey Plum. Then we discuss President Joe Biden visiting Brittney Griner's family but still asking them to be more patient as negotiations...

Hosts Cathryn and Freddie get excited about the WNBA playing an exhibition game in Canada for 2023!!! Also, they acknowledge the ‘egg on their face' for their lack of Nancy Liberman knowledge. Plus recapping the WNBA Finals so far. The Aces' domination over the Suns, and what adjustments can they make heading into game 3. Plus Mercury owner Robert Sarver is suspended for one year after an in...

Hosts Freddie & Cathryn discuss the thrilling series between the Aces and the Storm, plus the Sky & the Sun heading into game 5. Plus Swm Cash is headed to the Hall of Fame and Freddie's fun question is in honor of Chelsea Grey and how clutch we wish we were. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn are deliriously tired but they bring you their best! They recap the first 2 games of the WNBA playoffs semi-finals plus they go over the season-end awards, their badass player of the week, and Freddie's fun question is all about the team names. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Freddie & Cathryn recap the first round before the Wings/Sun game and predict the Semifinals. Plus Dennis Rodman is traveling to Russia to help free Brittney Griner?!? What do we think and will it work? Plus our Bad Ass Player of the First round is the same person for the first time ever! and Freddie's Fun question is all about doing the most later in life. Brought to you By: The Sonar...