Winsidr WNBA Show

The semifinals are here, and the stakes are officially raised. Aryeh is joined by Kevin Forch to break down the epic ending to Wings vs. Valkyries before turning their attention to the WNBA semifinals. In this episode: Breaking down the wild finish between the Wings and Valkyries What to watch for in Aces vs. Valkyries Key players and matchup-defining factors in Liberty vs. Dream Our biggest quest...

The Dream are moving on to the Semifinals! Aryeh and Madisyn break down Atlanta’s Game 2 win over the Mystics to advance, plus the big performances shaping the playoffs. In this episode: Dream eliminate the Mystics: Breaking down Atlanta’s series win and closing out Washington’s season. Arike takes over: How Ogunbowale willed the Wings to a win. Dream vs. Liberty: A first look at the Semifinals ma...

The 8-seed Liberty just made WNBA history, and the drama is far from over. New York sweeps the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in a historic first-round upset. We break down what went wrong for Minnesota, what went so right for New York, and all the layers behind the first time a 1-seed has ever been bounced in the first round. Plus, the Fever survive another day with a Game 2 win, pushing the series to...

The playoff matchups are set, and it’s time to break down the road to the championship. Aryeh and Madisyn dive into Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs, breaking down each matchup, the key player who could swing each series, and where every team lands in their playoff power rankings. In this episode: Round 1 matchup breakdowns The key player for each playoff team Playoff power rankings Who has the edge h...

The regular season is almost over, and the playoff picture is coming into focus. We break down the current seeding possibilities, check the panic levels around the league, and revisit the annual award gifts sent to the team. In this episode: Current playoff seeding possibilities The Pre-Playoff Panic Meter Breaking down the annual WNBA award gifts What to watch as the regular season comes to a clo...

The WNBA is back, and the playoffs are just four games away. Madisyn is back as we break down what matters most as the regular season enters its final stretch. In this episode: The biggest takeaways from the FIBA World Cup WNBA news  Which teams have the most to prove in the final four games Playoff seeding, matchups, and what to watch for Our too early biggest playoff takes Subscribe, follow, and...

The WNBA may still be on a break, but the basketball never stopped. With Madisyn back on the show, we dive into the latest World Cup action, some of the biggest surprises and expectations coming out of the tournament, and the latest news from around the WNBA. With the league set to return in just one week, we also look ahead to the final stretch of the regular season and what’s at stake in the pla...

The WNBA is on a break, but there’s certainly no break in storylines. With the World Cup pause giving us a chance to catch our breath, there’s still plenty happening around the league to unpack. On this episode of The Winsidr Show, Andrew Dukowitz joins us to discuss NaLyssa Smith’s season-ending injury, DeWanna Bonner’s first win in Atlanta, the Minnesota Lynx slipping, the history and meaning of...

The playoffs are almost here, and it’s time for some honesty. On this episode of The Winsidr Show, we break down the biggest headlines surrounding Angel Reese and DeWanna Bonner, debate which playoff teams and players we actually trust, revisit the takes we got wrong this season, and finish with some of our hottest—and most unpopular—WNBA opinions. In this episode: Angel Reese’s record-breaking pe...

The WNBA playoff field is all but set, and now it’s all about seeding, matchups and championship contenders . We open by celebrating Diana Taurasi and her legendary WNBA career , then break down the current WNBA playoff matchups and the series we want to see most. Plus, our Playoff Stock Watch highlights the teams and players trending up or down, before we identify the one thing that could win it...

Eli Horowitz joins the Winsidr Show to take us behind the scenes of building the Toronto Tempo , one of the WNBA’s newest expansion franchises. Eli shares his journey from WNBA media member to Assistant GM and explains what it takes to build a team from scratch. We dive into the Toronto Tempo’s expansion draft, free agency, and first WNBA Draft, plus the challenges of constructing a roster while b...

The WNBA trade deadline is in the books, and we're grading the moves and what they mean for the playoff race. Then we break out the Panic Meter, discussing which teams should be concerned—and which are ready to make a run down the stretch. We wrap up by looking at the hottest takes...are they real or overreactions as the race to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs heats up? Topics: WNBA trade deadline grades P...

The WNBA is back from the All-Star break, and the playoff race is officially underway! Madisyn Cunningham and Aryeh Schwartz break down the biggest contenders, updated power rankings, and the questions that will define the second half of the 2026 WNBA season. Can the Minnesota Lynx hold onto the top spot? Which teams are legitimate championship threats? Who needs to make a move before the trade de...

With the All-Star break just around the corner, Aryeh and Madisyn take a step back to reflect on everything we've learned from the first half of the 2026 WNBA season. This episode: The biggest story of the season so far—from Minnesota's dominance and Golden State's impressive debut to expansion buzz, Chicago's off-court drama, and the Liberty's unexpected struggles. Which teams have most exceeded...

The WNBA playoff race is heating up, and we're checking in on the teams with the best shot at a championship. Aryeh Schwartz and Madisyn Cunningham break down the latest contender rankings, discuss whether the Fever and Wings have entered the title conversation, and debate the current Coach of the Year race. With the August 2 trade deadline fast approaching, they also discuss which teams should be...

Aryeh Schwartz and Madisyn Cunningham are back with another episode of the Winsidr Show as the WNBA approaches the halfway point of the season. Madisyn shares her firsthand takeaways from the Commissioner's Cup Championship before the duo dives into the latest Chicago Sky drama , debates the league's true title contenders , discusses the biggest surprises and All-Star snubs , dips into early trade...

The Winsidr Contender Series continues as Madisyn Cunningham returns to the show for a deep dive into the New York Liberty. We discuss what has made the Liberty one of the WNBA's premier teams this season, examine their biggest strengths and potential vulnerabilities, and take a closer look at the impact of Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones on both ends of the floor. Plus, we compare New York to t...

This week on the Winsidr Show, we start our contender series with a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx. Joined by Andrew Dukowitz, we break down one of the WNBA's top teams, discussing the keys to their success, the evolution of the roster, Cheryl Reeve's impact, and how Minnesota has remained among the league's elite despite Napheesa Collier's absence. Plus, we examine Olivia Miles' MVP-level play...

Madisyn Cunningham returns to the Winsidr Show as we take a midseason look around the WNBA. We discuss which teams are contenders and which might be pretenders, examine the increasingly competitive Coach of the Year race, and highlight some of the most overlooked developments of the season. Plus, we talk about the teams that have most changed our opinions since opening night, the best stories arou...

Madisyn Cunningham returns to the Winsidr Show as we dive into some early-season WNBA debates. We hand out our "too early" MVP and Most Improved Player awards, check in on which teams have impressed the most, and discuss who has positioned themselves as the biggest surprises through the first part of the season. We also break out the Panic Meter, debating how concerned fans should be about several...

In this episode of the Winsidr Show, Kevin Forch joins us as we take a look around the W with the season already about 15% complete. There’s no shortage of storylines to break down, from the early struggles in Phoenix to the Las Vegas Aces looking midseason if not as dominant to start the year. We also dive into the excitement building around Portland’s hot franchise start and the Los Angeles Spar...

In this episode of the Winsidr Show, Madisyn Cunningham returns as we break down some of the biggest early-season storylines across the WNBA. We discuss the early hype and attention surrounding the expansion teams, the Golden State Valkyries and Toronto Tempo, and whether the buzz has felt different with two new franchises entering the spotlight at once. We also touch on the emotional reality, the...

In this episode of the Winsidr Show, we’re joined by Winsidr’s own Madisyn Cunningham to break down the opening weekend of the WNBA season. From the biggest surprises to the predictions that already look spot on, we dive into the early storylines shaping the league in the WNBA’s 30th season. Which teams impressed us most, who do we still need to see more from, and what reactions might already be o...

In this episode of The Winsidr Show , we’re joined by Mitchell Hansen to preview the WNBA’s 30th season . From league wide expectations to where we see each team stacking up, we break down the contenders, question marks, and potential surprises heading into the year. We also discuss players poised to take a leap this season, the biggest storylines to watch early on, and the opening weekend matchup...

In this episode of The Winsidr Show , we’re joined by Eliav Gabay to turn our attention to the Phoenix Mercury as they look to build off a Finals run that came up just short last season. With a core group returning and an emphasis on continuity, we dig into what this version of the Mercury could look like with more time, chemistry, and clarity. From draft night decisions to free agency moves, we b...