Attack the Baseline is a beginner's WNBA podcast by beginners with baseline knowledge! Every episode, John and Kristen learn the history of women's basketball, get to know the players, and explore the happenings of the league, ultimately in hopes that, someday, a team will come join them in Philadelphia. All knowledge levels are welcome! Email: [email protected]
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Allisha Gray Powers Atlanta's Dream Season + Predicting Playoff Seeding
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54:42John and Kristen are back to talk about the Atlanta Dream's historic season thus far. They also check the upcoming schedule to predict which 8 teams will make the playoffs. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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The Middy: MVP Race Heats Up, Sun to Houston?, Violet Hatches
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38:25John and Kristen break down the news around the league in this week's Middy. Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson challenge Napheesa Collier for MVP Indiana Fever lose Sophie Cunningham The Connecticut Sun relocation situation gets messy Violet the Raven becomes the Valkyries new mascot Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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Noelle Quinn on the Hot Seat as the Seattle Storm Struggle (with Dat)
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45:58John and Kristen are joined by Friend of the Pod Dat to discuss Sue Bird Day, the Struggling Storm, and if Coach Quinn is on the Hot Seat. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury are Poised for the Playoffs
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50:24John and Kristen are joined by Friend of the Pod Kris (@Kalidream11) to discuss the week as Phoenix Mercury fans. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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WNBA Trade Deadline 2025: Edwards to the Sun, Sykes to the Storm, Carrington to the Lynx
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27:45The 2025 WNBA Trade Deadline has come to pass. John and Kristen breakdown the week's 3 big trades and the impact they have on the rest of the season. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Are the Dallas Wings the Most Exciting Young Core? + Sun Moving to Boston? (With Laura and Elizabeth)
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56:54John and Kristen are joined by Friends of the Pod Laura and Elizabeth to discuss the exciting young core in Dallas. They also dig into the recent news about the Connecticut Sun moving to Boston. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Top 10 Moments from WNBA All Star Weekend 2025
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42:35John and Kristen discuss their favorite moments from a jam packed WNBA All-Star Weekend. Caitlin Clark's Coaching Studbudz 72 Hour Stream Natasha Cloud and Sabrina Ionescu winning the Skills and 3pt Competitions CBA Negotiations Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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John and Kristen discuss the week following the New York Liberty while on vacation. They wax poetic about Jonquel Jones and wonder about how the addition of Emma Meesseman and the injury of Breanna Stewart will affect New York's stretch run to end the year. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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Critiquing the Vegas Aces' Rough First Half
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56:24John and Kristen critique the Aces' disappointing first half and project how they could improve after All-Star Weekend. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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John and Kristen play the part of Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, drafting the 2025 WNBA All Stars. They also react to the selections made by during the ESPN selection show. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Where Will the Connecticut Sun Go From Here? (With Matthew Bryan)
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42:05John and Kristen are joined by Friend of the Pod Matthew to discuss the rudderless Connecticut Sun. They also discuss the possibility of the Sun moving in the coming year to Boston, or elsewhere. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Follow Matthew on his podcast "Strictly Political", a West Wing rewatch podcast, str…
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Portland Expansion Chaos + CBA Ideas (With Matthew Bryan)
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46:23John and Kristen are joined by Friend of the Pod Matthew to discuss expansion in his home city of Portland. They also discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations and present some potential ideas. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Follow Matthew on his podcast "Strictly Political", a West Wing rewatch podcast, streaming …
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Philly, Welcome to the W! (Expansion News, NaLyssa Smith Trade, All-Star Starters)
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44:47Philadelphia is getting a WNBA team in 2030! Kristen and John breakdown the league's major expansion news, plus the NaLyssa Smith trade. They also react to the All-Star Game starter reveal. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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The Middy: Bonner Waived, Clark Slumps, Yueru Shines
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34:21John and Kristen break down the news around the week in this week's Middy. DeWanna Bonner waived by the Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark struggles from Deep Li Yueru brings the wins to the Wings Jonquel Jones injures ankle Eurobasket Semis All-Star Voting Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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Citron and Iriafen are Already Stars for the Washington Mystics
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53:13Kristen and John discuss the week as Washington Mystics fans. They evaluate how the league's youngest team is exceeding expectations and bright the future is in DC. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Are the Minnesota Lynx Top Dogs in the W? (With John Gilpatrick)
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57:14Kristen and John discuss the week as Minnesota Lynx fans. They evaluate the team's lofty expectations and dig into MVPhee's spectacular season thus far. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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The Middy: Eurobasket, Drama in Seattle, Sloot & Quigs, Who to Watch on IG
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40:04John and Kristen premiere the first Middy, a mid-week WNBA news recap. Topics include: Eurobasket Transactions Li Yueru's Trade Request Vandersloot Injury and Quigley Retirement Line 'Em Up Campaign Satou on the Schedule WNBA All-Star Voting Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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The Golden State Valkyries STUN at Ballhalla (with Listener Tim)
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56:12Kristen and John discuss the week as Golden State Valkyries fans. They evaluate the teams surprising performance thus far and welcome back Listener Tim to the show. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Kristen and John discuss the week as Chicago Sky fans. They check in on the injuries in Indiana and in Phoenix, as well as, Kayla McBride's return to Minnesota. Enter our giveaway on Bluesky to win a SIGNED COPY of "Uncommon Favor"! Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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Taking Stock After WNBA Week 1 + Dawn Staley's Book Event
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42:09Kristen and John take stock of the WNBA's teams after week one. They also go through the list of injured players around the league and talk about getting to see Dawn Staley speak about her new book "Uncommon Favor". Enter our giveaway on Bluesky to win a SIGNED COPY of "Uncommon Favor"! Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gm…
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10 Takeaways from WNBA 2025 Opening Weekend
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53:07With the regular season underway, John and Kristen react to the WNBA's exciting opening weekend. Topics: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's first matchup Kelsey Plum lighting it up against the Valkyries Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron's impact on the winning Mystics Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, finishing with the 2024 WNBA Champion NY Liberty featuring Natasha Cloud, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones. They also discuss the GM survey and Caitlin Clark hype. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Minnesota Lynx featuring Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, and Kayla McBride. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Connecticut Sun featuring Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey, and Aneesah Morrow. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Vegas Aces featuring A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Seattle Storm featuring Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, and Dominique Malonga. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Indiana Fever featuring Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and DeWanna Bonner. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Season Snapshot: Phoenix Mercury + Injury Updates
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39:36Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Phoenix Mercury featuring Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, and Satou Sabally. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Atlanta Dream featuring Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, and Rhyne Howard. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Washington Mystics featuring Aaliyah Edwards, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Chicago Sky featuring Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, Hailey Van Lith. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Dallas Wings featuring Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and DiJonai Carrington. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, continuing with the Los Angeles Sparks featuring Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink, and Dearica Hamby. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Ahead of the 2025 WNBA Season, John and Kristen are putting a complete primer for each team, starting with the league's newest team, the Golden State Valkyries featuring Kate Martin, Tiffany Hayes, and Shyanne Sellers. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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To start Season 2 of Attack the Baseline, John and Kristen break down everything that happen on WNBA Draft Night 2025. Paige Bueckers, welcome to Dallas! Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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What Happened to the Sacramento Monarchs?
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48:48John and Kristen conclude their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, talking about the rise and fall of the Sacramento Monarchs. Thanks for listening to Season 1 of ATB! Looking forward to Attacking It in Season 2! Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies are 2025 NCAA Champs
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41:54John and Kristen react to the blowout NCAA championship game between the UConn Huskies and South Carolina Gamecocks, as well as recap the two Final Four games in Tampa. They also share NCAA and WNBA news, giving recognition to Future Hall of Famers Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Maya Moore, and congratulating Elena Delle Donne on her retirement. John…
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What Happened to the Miami Sol and the Charlotte Sting?
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48:21John and Kristen continue their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, discussing the chaotic runs of the Charlotte Sting and Miami Sol. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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In honor of March, 32 dogs compete to be the "Dog of the W"! The field consist of dogs owned by current WNBA players, plus some legends and fun surprises! For Video! Bracket begins at 8:41 Disclaimer: We did our best to find the most up to date info available. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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NCAA Women's Tourney Rounds 1 and 2 Reactions
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30:50John and Kristen react to the opening rounds of the 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament. They react to JuJu Watkins' injury and check in on how other future WNBA prospects are fairing. Philly's First Women's Sports Bar Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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The Rose are Unrivaled Champions + Natasha Cloud Traded to NY
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37:14John and Kristen recap the finale of Unrivaled. They also discuss the Natasha Cloud trade to NY and Chiney Ogwumike's new show 'The W'. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] - Chiney Ogwumike's new show - Join our ESPN Bracket Challenge!By Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Kristen and John are joined by friend of the pod Dat to break down the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Bracket. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Join our ESPN Bracket Challenge! https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=258&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=8c70eabe-a8dd-40ce-a7d9-fe86f137…
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What Happened to the Houston Comets? The WNBA's Defunct Dynasty
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47:25John and Kristen continue their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, discussing the storied Houston Comets, one of the greatest dynasties in sports. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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What Happened to the Portland Fire and Cleveland Rockers?
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53:12John and Kristen start their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, first with the Portland Fire and then with the Cleveland Rockers. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Unrivaled's Standings Shake-up + Athletes Unlimited Champion Crowned?
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35:47John and Kristen discuss Unrivaled Basketball's penultimate week. They also briefly discuss Athletes Unlimited. Mist BC wins 3 in row, shaking up the Unrivaled Standings Athletes Unlimited Finale, March 2nd at 6:30 PM EST on ESPN Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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Diana Taurasi's Storied Career + Ariel Atkins traded to Chicago
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38:12John and Kristen react to the announcement of Diana Taurasi's retirement. They also share their thoughts on the big trade between Chicago and Washington. 3x champion Diana Taurasi retires after 20 years in the WNBA Ariel Atkins traded to the Chicago Sky for the the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft + a 2nd and a 2027 1st round swap Bluesky: A…
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The Unpredictable Start to Unrivaled's Second Half
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41:38John and Kristen dive deeper into the start of Unrivaled Basketball's second half, as the teams make their playoff pushes. They also discuss the Hennessy 2v2 match between DiJonai Carrington & Arike Ogunbowale and Chelsea Gray & Jackie Young. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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Napheesa Collier Wins Unrivaled Basketball's 1v1 Tourney + W News
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49:12Kristen and John discuss Unrivaled Basketball's 1v1 Tournament and how it can be improved next year. They also discuss signings and trades around the league, the Hennessy 2v2 competition, as well as Week 5 of Unrivaled. Napheesa Collier wins $200,000 in the inaugural Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament Aaliyah Edwards surprises, making a run to the final and …
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Our Weekend at Unrivaled + Eagles Win and W News
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53:12Kristen and John discuss their weekend in Miami at Unrivaled. They also talk about the Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles and news from around the league. News starts at 7:16 Twitter: ATBPod_ Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected] Bleav + Attack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast
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WNBA Free Agency Opening Weekend and Unrivaled Week 4 Preview
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1:05:35John and Kristen discuss the major moves at the start of WNBA free agency. They also preview Unrivaled Week 4. Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas powering Phoenix DiJonai and NaLyssa teaming up in Detroit DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard pushing Indy toward the top Twitter: ATBPod_ Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: [email protected]…
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