Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr., the Dunker Spot duo, return for the second part of our 2025 WNBA preview. In this episode, we break down the seven Western Conference teams: the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, Seattle Storm, Phoenix Mercury, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, and Golden State Valkyries. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot podcast join us for the first of a two-episode conversation previewing the 2025 WNBA season. In this episode, we break down the six Eastern Conference teams: the New York Liberty, Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by the Minnesota Lynx's new Associate Head Coach, Eric Thibault. Hansen and Thibault open the podcast talking about Thibault's arrival to the Lynx, his time in Minnesota so far and his ties to Minnesota. They then discuss the offseason, training camp thus far, and expectations…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Ben Pickman, a national staff writer at The Athletic who covers the WNBA and women’s college basketball. Hansen and Pickman open the podcast by talking about the offseason that was, including the debut season of Unrivaled and the pressure it could put on the WNBA. They then…

WNBA prospect JJ Quinerly took the time to join Owen and Myles during one of the busiest weeks of her life -- the one that bridges the NCAA tournament and the WNBA draft. She shared her experience thus far, flipping the switch from college mode to pro mode, while also sharing what makes her such a unique talent at both ends of the court. ★ Support …

Since the inception of Hitting the Hardwood, the team has been committed to being your one-stop shop for all the latest news, analysis and coverage on the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the WNBA. With the support of listeners, readers and patreon members, HTH is not only excited to continue to provide this coverage — but to add to it! Along with th…

Lexie Brown of the Seattle Storm -- one of our first ever Pull Up guests! -- returns to chat after completing her fourth season of Athletes Unlimited. In addition to discussing Lexie's new pod, Full Circle, which she co-hosts with Mariah Rose, we cover a ton of ground: CBA talk, March Madness, and the growth of the W. ★ Support this podcast on Patr…

Fresh off winning season four of Athletes Unlimited, champion Maddy Siegrist pulls up to discuss the journey that led her atop the AU leaderboard, shared some Nashville experiences, and talked about just how deep her family rolls up to every event. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Terry Horstman of The Next to talk about everything that has taken place and what's yet to come this offseason. Hansen and Horstman discuss the offseason to this point and what we've seen from players and leagues across the globe, also talking about Unrivaled and overseas p…

Maya Caldwell joins the guys, just hours after they land in Nashville, to share her experiences at Athletes Unlimited. She also discusses her early memories of playing basketball and tennis, her journey into the W as a third-round pick and how it's intertwined with her faith, and much more. Tap in! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Owen and Myles take the trip down to Miami to visit Unrivaled and, while there, have the opportunity to chat with Owen's favorite player, Kahleah Copper. Kah discusses her Unrivaled experience, dives into the Eagles' championship, and shares some stories from the W and the Olympics. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Alissa Pili joins Owen and Myles just days before making her Athletes Unlimited debut. She gives insight into her unique journey to professional women's basketball, talks about some challenges she's faced, and shares her off-the-court talents. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

Shakira Austin of the Washington Mystics joins the show, a couple weeks into her time at Unrivaled. She talks about the hot start of her Lunar Owls, her passion for fashion, and some of the adjustments she's been making to her game. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

Ahead of her first ever Athletes Unlimited campaign, three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark joins Owen and Myles to share what it means for her to return home to Tennessee to play hoops, how she had to adjust her game for the pros, and much more. Alysha's AU charity is the Mt. Juliet Health Center, which provides aid and resources to her hometown. h…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Alexa PhilIppou, who covers women's basketball for ESPN. Hansen and Philippou open up the podcast by talking about WNBA free agency and how things will pick up around the league soon, also touching on the reason why we could see short-term contracts signed this offseason in…

WNBA champion and Finals MVP Jonquel Jones joins Owen and Myles for a milestone conversation, as the guys hit 50 episodes. JJ shares her post-title feelings, discusses media/player relationships, and much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks joins Owen and Myles just weeks before participating in the inaugural season of Unrivaled. Rae shares her excitement for the upcoming league and credits her upbringing -- both in playing multiple sports and instilling discipline -- for helping her compete at the highest levels of women's basketball. ★ Support t…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by a very special guest, Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride. Hansen and McBride start the episode off by talking about what McBride has been up to since the conclusion of the WNBA season, also talking about the season that was for the Lynx that concluded in the WNBA Finals. Th…

Zena Keita -- who covers the WNBA and NBA for The Athletic and the Warriors for NBC Sports -- joins Owen and Myles for episode 48. Zena showcases the incredibly healthy way she engages with playing/covering/watching sports, explores her career trajectory, and shares thoughts on the Golden State Valkyries' expansion draft. ★ Support this podcast on …

Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance -- the faces of the league! -- join Owen and Myles to talk WNBA and Athletes Unlimited hoops, comedy, and the origins of their terrific friendship. Owen finally gets to give Syd her flowers for her game-altering performance in game four of the 2023 Finals (+17!). Plus, which W players would they pick if they were…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen dives into the WNBA offseason, what has taken place and what is to come. In a solo show (yes, we're sorry), Hansen discusses what has taken place across the league since the conclusion of the WNBA Finals, shifting to what is coming up on Dec. 7 with the WNBA Expansion Draft. He then div…

In this conversation, Owen and Myles are joined by Ari Chambers (ESPN and Andscape), an all-around advocate for the growth of women's sports. Ari shared the wisdom she's gained from her journey in sports and discussed preparation (both in her work and in her own life). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Owen and Myles are back from their break for the WNBA playoffs, and they're joined by Ros Gold-Onwude, who spent the 2024 season as an analyst for the champion New York Liberty. Ros shares her takeaways from the team, her journey into basketball and media, and the special project she undertook with her sister Annie during their summer together in N…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by not one but two guests, Terry Horstman of The Next and Aryeh Schwartz of Winsidr, to recap an incredible and controversial finish to the WNBA Finals. Hansen chats with both guys about the championship series that took place, the controversial call towards the end of Game 5,…

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Aryeh Schwartz, who is the founder of Winsidr and host of the Winsidr Show podcast. Hansen and Schwartz open the podcast by talking about the Minnesota Lynx, their season now that we are nearing the end of it as well as how they have performed in the first two rounds of th…

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx radio play-by-play voice, Wendell Epps. Hansen and Epps open the podcast talking about what drew Epps to Minnesota and what his first year has been like in the Twin Cities, following that up by discussing the Minnesota Lynx play over the regular season and a…

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN analyst and reporter LaChina Robinson. Hansen and Robinson open the podcast by talking about the 2024 regular season in its final week, what and who have surprised us this season, and the playoff race. They then take a deep dive into the success of the Minnesota Lynx …

Connecticut Sun head coach Stephanie White pulls up to talk about her team as it gets ready for the 2024 postseason, highlighting the play of all its key roster elements and also sharing some stories about her life before and around basketball. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

Gabe Stark, the creator of Rare Breed BX, joins Myles and Owen to talk about his creative enterprise, a New York-based luxury sportswear brand that specializes in premier, fully-stitched custom jerseys. His client list is impressive, but perhaps none more than Ellie the Elephant, the mascot that has taken the W by storm. ★ Support this podcast on P…

Natalie White, the CEO and Founder of Moolah Kicks, a sneaker made exclusively for female hoopers, pulls up to detail the evolution of her business. She shares her own influences, as well as the momentum behind women's basketball, and the competition as major brands get into the women's shoe game. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

JuJu Gotti, who runs socials for the Dan Le Batard Show and is a WNBA superfan, joins Owen and Myles to talk all things W, while also opening up about his path to sports media. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Terry Horstman, who covers the Minnesota Lynx for The Next. Hansen and Horstman open the podcast by talking about the Lynx as of late and how they are red-hot out of the Olympic Break, as well as the impressive weekend that took place in Minneapolis with the Lynx taking do…

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Tanke. Hansen and Tanke open up the podcast talking about the Olympics in Paris and the resumption of the WNBA season following the Olympic Break, going on to discuss the season thus far and the interest in the …

Jenny Nguyen, the founder of The Sports Bra -- the country's first sports bar that shows only women's sports -- pulls up with Owen and Myles to share her journey, which started as a dream for her and became realized as a dream for women's sports fans everywhere. Jenny discusses her influences and intentions in growing the space, and also makes the …

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Myles Ehrlich, a senior writer at Winsidr who primarily covers the New York Liberty and co-host of the Pull Up with Myles and Owen Podcast. Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast by talking about the WNBA season at the Olympic Break, the interest the league continues to get, …

Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury chats with Myles, wrapping up our week of STARRY All-Star interviews. Owen's got some FOMO on this one, but shares his thoughts on what makes Kah such an inspiration as an athlete. She discusses the Mercury's ew practice facility, the upcoming Olympics, her love for mentorship, and much more. ★ Support this pod…

For part three of our All-Star coverage interview series -- shoutout again to STARRY -- Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces took the time to sit with Myles and discuss her upcoming 5x5 Olympics debut, her basketball origins, and the appeal of Unrivaled. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm chats with Myles at WNBA All-Star (thanks again to STARRY!), and Calvin Wetzel steps in for Owen to join the discussion back home. Nneka shares her perspective on the increased eyes and how that has been reflected within media, she offers her thoughts on the progress the league has made, and highlights the work s…

Following an exciting weekend in Phoenix for WNBA All-Star, Myles is back to brief Owen on all he missed, including a series of interviews coordinated by STARRY, the WNBA's official soft drink and Owen's favorite mixer. First up, Napheesa Collier joins us to talk about her exciting new venture -- Unrivaled, a 3x3 league starting this winter -- and …

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Mark Schindler, a writer who covers all levels of women's basketball and the host of the They've Got Now podcast. Hansen and Schindler take a look around the WNBA at the midseason point and as the Olympic Break gets underway while outlining some surprises we've seen throug…

Ashtyn Butuso, the Editor-in-Chief of the brilliant Flagrant mag, pulls up to chat with Myles and Owen about her sports journalism origin story, the intentionality behind the work she does, and the amazing community she and the rest of the Flagrant team have helped to build. Oh, and we chat WNBA All-Star for a bit, too! ★ Support this podcast on Pa…

In this special episode, we give our loyal Pull Up listeners a glimpse into the content we've been providing on Step Back. After Liberty fans were taken aback by Kayla Thornton's shocking answer to the classic New York or Chicago pizza debate -- she said "Papa John's" -- we had to discuss. With answers from Breanna Stewart, Kennedy Burke, and KT he…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by WNBA and NBA writer and reporter Jack Borman. Hansen and Borman take a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx so far this season, including the strong start for the team, the reasoning behind the hot start and some standouts thus far. The two then discuss the newest additions to…

Erica Ayala, the talented multi-sport media star, joins Owen and Myles to talk about her path to women's sports journalism, the New York Liberty's play through the first month of the season, and so much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride. McBride and Hansen take a look at the WNBA season thus far for the Minnesota Lynx, including a strong start to the season for McBride herself. They then take a look behind the success of the Lynx thus far and the chemistry that is already…

In this week's episode, women's sports writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo -- who you probably recognize from bylines anywhere -- joins Myles and Owen to share her thoughts on storytelling, on battling to get the W exposure at more publications, and some of her favorite anecdotes. Pull up for another fun conversation! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Toronto-based WNBA and NBA writer Chelsea Leite. Leite and Hansen look dive into the recent news of Toronto being awarded a WNBA franchise starting in 2026, including the announcement event itself, what the timeline could look like for announcements leading up to the 2026 s…

For the second part of our 2024 WNBA season primer, we bring on Steve Jones Jr., the other half of The Dunker Spot podcast. Here, we break down the eastern conference, with a little bit of reflection and analysis following some teams returning to action on opening night. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

On the eve of the WNBA season, Nekias Duncan, one half of The Dunker Spot podcast, joins the guys to break down the western conference, answering a burning question or two about each of the six teams on that side of the standings. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by award-winning broadcaster, Bally Sports North's Marney Gellner. Hansen and Gellner talk about her role at Bally Sports North, which currently includes being a studio host for the Minnesota Timnberwolves and play-by-play broadcaster for the Minnesota Lynx, along with what it…