Double Down WNBA Podcast

Follow Double Down WNBA Podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The Double Down WNBA Podcast takes a deep dive into recent WNBA games and takes a big picture look at league-wide trends

doubledownwnba


    • Sep 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 131 EPISODES

    5 from 64 ratings Listeners of Double Down WNBA Podcast that love the show mention: wnba, glad i found, wait to hear, love this show, season, hosts, fan, listen, great.


    Ivy Insights

    The Double Down WNBA Podcast is a must-listen for any fan of the Women's National Basketball Association. The hosts, Eric and Stephen, provide a level of analysis that is rarely seen in other WNBA podcasts. Their deep dives into the Xs and Os of the game are not only informative but also enjoyable to listen to. As a new fan of the league, I have found this podcast invaluable in helping me learn more about the teams, players, and strategies involved in the WNBA.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of the discussions. Eric and Stephen truly do their homework and it shows in their analysis. They provide detailed breakdowns of games, player performances, and team strategies. It's clear that they are passionate about basketball and their knowledge shines through in each episode. For someone like me who loves diving into the nitty gritty details of the sport, this podcast is a true joy.

    Another great aspect of The Double Down WNBA Podcast is its objectivity. While one of the hosts is a Sky fan, they both maintain an analytical approach to their discussions. They don't shy away from criticizing teams or players when necessary and always provide well-reasoned arguments for their opinions. This objective stance adds credibility to their analysis and makes them reliable sources for understanding the league.

    If there is one downside to this podcast, it would be its heavy reliance on statistics at times. While I appreciate the use of stats to support arguments and analyze player performance, there were moments where it felt overwhelming. However, this is a minor issue that does not detract from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Double Down WNBA Podcast is a high-quality show that provides in-depth analysis for fans of women's basketball. The hosts' knowledge and passion for the sport shine through in every episode, making it an enjoyable experience for any basketball nerd. Whether you're a new fan looking to learn more about the league or a seasoned follower wanting to dive into the Xs and Os, this podcast is a valuable resource. I highly recommend giving it a listen.



    Search for episodes from Double Down WNBA Podcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Double Down WNBA Podcast

    The Case For and Against Each Contender 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 110:16


    An annual tradition returns! We talk about the top five teams in the WNBA standings and what might propel or inhibit their title ambitions in the 2024 WNBA playoffs.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats and Across the Timeline

    Phoenix Mercury 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 49:14


    In our final team outlook, we discuss a 2022 tale of two halves of the Mercury season, the Diamond DeShields trade to make room for Moriah Jefferson and if there are any remaining avenues for the Mercury to improve their depth.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, and Basketball Reference.

    Minnesota Lynx 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 54:18


    As we near the end of our 2023 Team Outlook series, we discuss the Lynx falling short of the playoffs in the final season of the Sylvia Fowles era, what to expect from number two overall pick Diamond Miller and who is going to be initiating the offense in Minnesota.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference and lynxdata(dot)wordpress(dot)com.

    Seattle Storm 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 51:00


    This week, we talk about the Storm coming up short in the Sue Bird Farewell Tour, losing Breanna Stewart and where the franchise goes from here.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, and Basketball Reference.

    Dallas Wings 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 69:18


    This week, we talk about Dallas's mid-season identity change, two big offseason trades and how their new roster complements each other.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference and lyxdata(dot)wordpress(dot)com.

    Indiana Fever 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 66:12


    This week, we provide some context on 2022's worst team in the league, discuss Kelsey Mitchell's career year, drafting Aliyah Boston and how close this team is to completing the rebuild.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline and Basketball Reference.

    New York Liberty 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 65:59


    This week, we discuss the Liberty's improvement from 2021 to 2022, the return of Marine Johannès to the WNBA and what the team will look like with the addition of three MVP candidates.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference, Her Hoop Stats, and Across the Timeline.

    Los Angeles Sparks 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 52:26


    This week, we talk about the 2022 Sparks and the failed Liz Cambage/Chennedy Carter experiments, Nneka's return to all-league form and what a largely new roster will look like under Curt Miller.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, the WNBL stats page, Basketball Reference, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, and Synergy Sports. 

    Atlanta Dream 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 66:36


    This week, we talk about the development of the Atlanta Dream's recent lottery picks, reshaping the roster in the offseason and what to expect from the Dream in 2023.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, the EuroBasket stats page and Basketball Reference.

    Washington Mystics 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 59:50


    This week, we talk about the return of Elena Delle Donne in 2022, what made Washington's number one ranked defense so good, and what Brittney Sykes et al add to the 2023 version of the Mystics.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, the EuroBasket stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports, Across the Timeline and Basketball Reference.

    Chicago Sky 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 65:06


    This week, we talk about the joy of watching the 2022 Chicago Sky, the Marina Mabrey trade, and what this completely reconstructed roster can do to be successful.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference

    Connecticut Sun 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 61:11


    This week, we talk about the Connecticut Sun's Finals run, losing an MVP, how the Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas front court is so effective, and what to expect from the Sun in 2023.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference and the FIBA stats page

    Las Vegas Aces 2023 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 61:00


    This week, we recap the title campaign put together by the 2022 WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces before previewing what we expect from the Aces in 2023.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports, the Lynx Data wordpress blog and Basketball Reference.

    Four Team Trade, Tiffany Hayes Trade, Free Agent News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 55:35


    This week, we discuss the four team trade that sent Marina Mabrey to the Chicago Sky, Diamond DeShields to the Dallas Wings and Michaela Onyenwere to the Phoenix Mercury. Then we discuss the Tiffany Hayes trade before wrapping up with more free agent signings.   Stats and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference and the FIBA Basketball stats page.

    Stew York is Here (Free Agency Recap Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 70:46


    This week, we recap a ton of WNBA Free Agency news including Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot announcing their intentions to sign with the New York Liberty.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference and Synergy Sports

    Free Agency 2023 Recap Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 71:06


    This week, we discuss Candace Parker announcing her intention to sign with the Las Vegas Aces as well as the five trades that have occurred since the start of the new league year.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by Her Hoop Stats, Across The Timeline, Synergy Sports, the WNBA stats page, and Basketball Reference

    25 Players 25 and Under 2022 Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 66:37


    This week, we conclude our annual 25 Players 25 and Under exercise.  Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats site, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference

    25 Players 25 and Under 2022 Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 67:14


    This week, it's part one of our annual 25 Players 25 and Under exercise.  Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats site, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference

    Rookie Bigs Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 56:23


    This week, we take a closer look at a few post players from the 2022 rookie class.   Statistics and informations for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference.

    2022-23 College Basketball Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 61:36


    This week, we get into the start of the NCAA season by discussing which players to look out for as prospects for the 2023 WNBA Draft.   Statistics in this episode provided by Her Hoop Stats and Synergy Sports.

    What We Were Wrong About In 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 43:50


    This week, Eric and Stephen take a look back at some of the things they got wrong before and during the 2022 WNBA season.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference, Synergy Sports, WNBA stats page and Her Hoop Stats.

    Las Vegas Aces, WNBA Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 46:27


    This week, we discuss game four of the 2022 WNBA Finals before reflecting on the dominant season by the Las Vegas Aces.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by WNBA stats page, Basketball Reference, Synergy Sports, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats and the LynxData wordpress blog.

    2022 WNBA Finals Game One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 52:07


    This week, we dive into what happened in Game One of the 2022 WNBA Finals!   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page and Synergy Sports.

    SEA/WAS Game 2 and LVA/SEA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 54:34


    This week, we recap Game 2 of the Seattle Storm win over the Washington Mystics, as well as preview the second round matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and the Seattle Storm.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA dot com stats page, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference, Her Hoop Stats and Across the Timeline.

    First Round Playoff Preview 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 93:54


    This week, we preview what we expect from each of the four first round series of the 2022 WNBA playoffs!   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA dot com stats page, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Basketball Reference and Synergy Sports.

    The Case For and Against Each Contender, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 97:49


    This week, we look at the five teams that have clinched a playoff spot so far and go through what we think could propel them to and prevent them from winning the WNBA Finals this season.   Statistics and information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats, Across The Timeline, Basketball Reference, and LynxData(dot)wordpress(dot)com

    Top Ten Players in the WNBA 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 70:49


    This week, Eric and Stephen each go through their respective lists of the top ten (or so) players in the league right now.   Statistics in this episode are provided the WNBA stats page, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports, Basketball Reference and Her Hoop Stats.

    Tina Charles News and WNBA Players Who Could Use a Change of Scenery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 64:05


    This week, we give our immediate reaction to the news of Tina Charles leaving the Phoenix Mercury and signing with the Seattle Storm, which we learned just minutes before recording this episode. Then, we discuss a few players who we think could benefit from a new or different role, whether it be on their existing team or a new one. Statistical information for this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Across The Timeline, HerHoopStats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference.

    Beyond The Stats All-Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 52:00


    This week, we dive into some players who may not jump out in the box score, but we think are important to team success.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference.

    12 Team Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 60:56


    This week, we put five minutes on the clock to dive into each team's performance to this point in the 2022 WNBA season.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats site, HerHoopStats, Across The Timeline, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference

    Indiana Fever 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 60:01


    Our final team outlook before the season starts, we talk about a busy offseason for the Indiana Fever, resetting the rebuild.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Basketball Reference and Synergy Sports

    Atlanta Dream 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 55:25


    We discuss a 2021 full of off-the-court turmoil for the Dream as well as trading for the number one overall pick to draft Rhyne Howard.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats and Basketball Reference.

    Minnesota Lynx 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 45:36


    This week, we talk about a team that brought in two max players last offseason to move up one spot in the regular season standings and advance one fewer round in the WNBA playoffs and if this offseason's signing is enough to get them back to contention.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference.

    Washington Mystics 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 27:59


    In this episode, we ponder how much of the 2021 Mystics season actually carries over to 2022 and what this team will look like if they can stay healthy.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Basketball Reference, Synergy Sports, Her Hoop Stats and Across the Timeline.

    New York Liberty 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 70:10


    We get into the New York Liberty's playoff appearance despite some very poor statistical indicators, how their offseason addressed those issues and what to expect from this team in 2022.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the WNBA stats page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference.

    Dallas Wings 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 59:48


    This week, we dive into a Wings team that made the playoffs for the first time since 2018, Vickie Johnson's inconsistent rotation and assess how close the team is to title contention.   Statistics and information provided by the WNBA stats page, Across the Timeline, Her Hoop Stats, Synergy Sports and Basketball Reference.

    Las Vegas Aces 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 58:42


    This week, we discuss the Aces' monster 2021 regular season, a quite offseason and what to expect in 2022.   Statistics and information in this episode provided by the official WNBA statistics page, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Basketball Reference, and lynxdata(dot)wordpress(dot)com.

    Seattle Storm 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 57:44


    This week, we discuss the Seattle Storm's 2021 post-olympic drop-off and if the roster moves made this offseason will keep this team in title contention.   Statistics and information for this episode provide by the official WNBA stats page, Synergy Sports, HerHoopStats and Across The Timeline.

    Los Angeles Sparks 2022 Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 44:49


    This week, our season outlook series continues with the new-look LA Sparks!   Statistics provided by the official wnba website, Across The Timeline, HerHoopStats, Basketball Reference, LynxData and Synergy Sports.

    Chicago Sky Outlook 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 56:19


    For our second installment of the 2022 team outlook series, we're talking WNBA Champion Chicago Sky!   Statistics for this episode provided by the WNBA website, Synergy Sports, Across the Timeline, and Her Hoop Stats.

    Connecticut Sun Outlook 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 44:35


    This week, we start up our annual team outlook series, starting with the Connecticut Sun! We look back on 2021 and forward to 2022!   Statistics in this episode provided by the WNBA website, Her Hoop Stats, Across the Timeline, Synergy Sports and LynxData.

    2022 Offseason Grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 57:12


    This week, we give out letter grades for how each team shaped their roster this offseason.    Statistics provided by Synergy Sports. Salary information provided by Her Hoop Stats. Transaction information provided by Across The Timeline.

    Free Agency Recap Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 42:30


    This week, we discuss the latest round of moves of the WNBA offseason!   Contract information provided by HerHoopStats.

    free agency wnba herhoopstats
    2022 Free Agency Recap Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 73:21


    This week, we discuss the moves that have become official via trade and free agency so far this WNBA Free Agency period.   Contract information provided by HerHoopStats. Draft pick information provided by AcrossTheTimeline.

    Core designations, coaching hires and qualifying offer news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 47:07


    This week, we discuss the recent news of the applied (and not applied) core designations, the hirings of Becky Hammon and Sandy Brondello as well as talk about players that did not receive or have already signed their reserved qualifying offers.   Statistics provided by Her Hoop Stats. Trade information provided by Across the Timeline.

    2015 WNBA Finals Game Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 53:36


    This week, we revisit Game Three of the 2015 WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever.   Statistical information provided by the WNBA stats page and Basketball Reference. Transaction information provided by Across the Timeline.

    25 Players 25 and Under, Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 58:23


    Part two of our second annual 25 Players 25 and Under! We round out our respective lists and talk about our biggest risers and fallers from last year as well as what parts of our lists we have the least confidence in. Statistics for this episode provided by WNBA stats website, Across The Timeline, Synergy Sports, Positive Residual and Her Hoop Stats.

    25 Players 25 and Under, Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 44:44


    Our second annual 25 Players 25 and Under episode went so long it had to be broken up into two parts. This is part one, starting at the top of our respective lists.   Statistics for this episode provided by WNBA stats website, Across The Timeline, Synergy Sports, Positive Residual and Her Hoop Stats.

    Free Agency Preview Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 68:30


    This week, part two of our two-part free agency preview, where we take a long at potential landing places for the upcoming free agent class.   Player salary and salary cap information provided by HerHoopStats. Draft pick information provided by Across The Timeline.

    draft free agency herhoopstats
    Free Agency Preview Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 67:45


    This week, we take a look at each team's cap and roster situation heading into free agency, as well as what we think each team's priorities should be.   Player salary and salary cap information provided by HerHoopStats. Draft pick information provided by Across The Timeline.

    draft free agency herhoopstats
    Rookie Wings Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 66:13


    This week, we take a closer look at the rookie seasons of a few wing players from the 2021 draft class.   Statistics in this episode provided by the official WNBA stats website, Across The Timeline, HerHoopStats and Synergy Sports.

    rookies wings wnba herhoopstats

    Claim Double Down WNBA Podcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel