The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

Hosts Freddie & Cathryn announce the podcast is going weekly for the playoffs! Then they start by paying tribute to the great Sylvia Fowles as she retires from Basketball. A small Brittney Griner update. Then our WNBA playoff preview we break down who we think will win each first round followed by our championship pick. Then we talk about Liz quitting the WNBA, her cryptic public statement, a...

This week we talk about the Sparks sleeping in Dulles Airport after canceled flights!!! and the players union outcry for private plains. Plus we discuss Brittney Griner and her 9 year sentencing, the conservative backlash, and what this means for her going forward that we know. In WNBA news, the regular season is about the wrap up We discuss the 5 team race for the last two spots, and who will tak...

The Pick-Up WNBA Podcast has been nominated for the Canadian Podcasting awards!!!! Plus Liz Cambaige abruptly quits the L.A Sparks! This comes after a long line of drama that has followed her career over the last year, what does this mean for her going forward. Then Brittney Griner Trail updates which include her saying more on the stand the U.S government confirming the negotiation of a prisoner...

In this episode Hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about Brittney Griner's Guilty Plea and what that really means. The overall frustration and lack of consistency in the coverage around this case. Then we switch to the WNBA All-Sar game, talk highlights, debate the “Bells and Whistles” around the event, and discuss the 4-point shot. Then we talk about our “home teams” the Lynx & the Mercury, w...

Hosts Freddie Rivas & Cathryn Naiker first open up with an update/reaction about Brittney Griner's detainment being extended an additional 6 months. Then we focus on All-Star Weekend and shout out to the 1st timers club. Then We talk about Tina Charles's “Divorce” from the Phoenix Mercury and joining the Seattle Storm. Then we have our Badass player of the week & Freddie's Fun question i...

Hosts Freddie Rivas and Cathryn Naiker discuss The LA Sparks Firing Derek Fisher, and their disappointing season so far. Plus we talk about the feel-good stories of the WNBA so far this season. Then we talk about the latest with Brittney Griner. Her trial date has been extended again, until July 2nd, what do we think that means? Also, the NBA has started to talk about BG in an official capacity, h...

IT'S THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PICK UP! Hosts Cathryn and Freddie Look at the WNBA season standings so far and say we are most surprised by. Plus Brittney Griner's wife goes on Good Morning America to talk about what this ordeal has been like for her. We Talk about Commissioner Cathy Engelbert going back on her original stance on expansion. Our Bad Ass Player of the week and Freddie's fun qu...

This week Freddie and Cathryn talk about their early team surprises and disappointment to start the season, We complain about League Pass, We talk expansion vs renegotiating the salary cap, and Brittney Griner & her trial date being extended, what does this really mean? Our Bad Ass Player of the week is back! Plus Freddie's Fun Question has us looking at WNBA cities outside of our own. Brough...

Hosts Freddie Rivas and Cathryn Naiker talk about the new WNBA season which starts May 6th and we're letting you know who our new home teams are going to be, who we think will win it all and who will take a step back? ESPN released their top 25 players and we have some different opinions. Then we talk about how the WNBA logo isn't a particular person and whether or not that is a missed opportunity...

Hosts Cathryn Naiker & Freddie Rivas discuss the WNBA draft and highlight the broadcast and the overall feel of it. We talk about the WNBA finally acknowledging the situation surrounding Brittney Griner. Then we talk about WNBA owners wanting “Prioritization” in their contracts, what that means for players, and how this could change athletes internationally. Then we talk a bit about the rise...

In today's episode hosts Freddie and Cathryn discuss the latest with Brittney Griner, We recap Sue Birds 60 minutes interview and give an update on free agency. Freddie's fun question is all about our competitive spirit. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode hosts Freddie Rivas and Cathryn Naiker discuss Brittney Griner detained in Russia over an alleged drug charge. Then they discuss New York Liberty being fined 500k over charter flights and how that fine stacks up against WNBA wages. Then they take a lighter turn and look at the season ahead and the ley matchups they are looking forward to the most. Finally, in Freddie's Fun Question...

Today Hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas talk about Liz Cambaige leaving the Aces to join the Sparks. Becky Hammon's pay and the pay gap between her salary and the players. WNBA contracts and the debate over prioritization. Free Agency recap, who won, who lost, and who looks like the new front runners. Plus Freddie's Fun question is all about our WNBA agent persona. Brought to you By: The Sona...

This week Freddie and Cathryn discuss Vanessa Nygaard as the new coach of the Phoenix Mercury, do we think she is a good fit? Plus a new league “Athletes United” is attempting to emerge! We break down the details and our early first impressions of this ambitious plan. Then we break down the top Free Agents in the WNBA, who we think will stay, and who might jump ship. Finally, in Freddie's fun ques...

Hosts Cathryn Naiker & Freddie Rivas discuss Sue Bird running it back one more year with a new documentary to boot. Then we discuss Becky Hammon taking over the Aces and leaving the NBA. Free Agency, will the Sky, Aces & Suns be able to hold it down? Sandy Brondello to coach the New York Liberty, high hopes for next season. Freddie's fun question is all about who we would follow with our...

Hosts Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas talk about the new WNBA season schedule and what they're most looking forward to. Then they talk about the WNBA Draft, college basketball, and their stance on players being paid. Then they talk about Australia Basketball and the most recent spotlight put on an outdated racist policy. and Finally, in Freddie's Fun Question it's all about Sue BIrd and when we w...

This Week Freddie & Cathryn catch up on all the exciting off-season stories so far. Napheesa Collier is expecting a newborn baby with Fiance Alex Bazzell, The WNBA announced a new playoff format and we couldn't be more excited! Drake took to social media to say he wants a WNBA franchise in Toronto, can he make it happen? Then in Freddie's Fun Question, we talk about Liz Cambaige, and her new...

The Chicago Sky win! We celebrate all the accomplishments of this dark horse team! Plus Diana Taurasi breaks the locker room door and shoves a ref!! Phoenix Mercury don’t address the media and the Sky parade with the door! Plus our badass player of the week and Freddie’s fun question. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathryn and Freddie recap the epic series between the Mercury & Aces as well as the Sun vs the Sky. Plus we preview the WNBA finals, make our picks. Also the Atlanta Dream letting go Courtney Williams and Crystal Bradford after a video of a fight resurfaced. The we close out with our Badass player of the week and Freddie’s Fun Question. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. Se...

In this episode Freddie and Cathryn share their excitement for the WNBA top 25, plus their thoughts on the controversial playoff formal, the instant classic Mercury vs Liberty game, the WNBA being fully vaccinated and our Badass player of the week and Freddie’s fun question. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode Cathryn and Freddie talk about the red hot Connecticut Suns as new title favourites and the Jonquel Jones and as MVP front runner. Plus Liz Cambaige COVID-19 diagnosis, the WNBA being a fully vaccinated league and her recent controversy with team Australia. Then we celebrate the new WNBA 2k22 features, and the Seattle Storm visiting the White House. And lastly our badass player of...

Freddie and Cathryn break down this weeks Drop, plus our thoughts on the first annual Commissioners cup, the we give shout outs to this years Women’s Basketball HoF inductees, the return of Elena Della Donne, and our early playoff preview. Plus our badass player of the week and this Weeks Freddie’s fun question is all about getting caught on camera. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on A...

Freddie and Cathryn talk about Nneka Ogwumike and her snub from both team USA and Nigeria, the progress and hopes for Team USA and Team Canada, Simone Biles stepping down for mental health reasons, our bad ass player of the week and Freddie's fun question has an Olympic twist Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Freddie and Cathryn introduce “The Drop” where we recap WNBA All star game, Candace Parker on the NBA2K cover, Zaila Avant-Garde is more than a spelling bee champ, plus our badass player of the week & Freddie’s fun question is all about the coaches. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Freddie and Cathryn break down Team USA, WNBA all star format, and the Nneka Ogwumike snub. Then they discuss the Jordan Brand photo shoot, Layisha Claredon’s coming out, Candice Dupree finding her way out of the storm, plus our Badass player of the week and Freddie’s fun question is all about family. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...