Lynx Dynasty

This season the Minnesota Lynx and legendary Minneapolis music venue First Avenue teamed up to create the team's “Rebel Edition” uniform. This episode of the podcast explores the genesis of the collaboration as well as the creative process behind the standout of the new uniform set. You'll hear from Lynx VP Carley Knox and First Avenue Marketing Director Ashley Ryan as they walk us through an exciting new frontier of WNBA on court apparel!

The final weekend of the WNBA regular season is upon us! The Lynx (and many other teams) will have their playoff seeding fate decided by the results of Friday and Sunday's games. Lynx broadcaster Sloane Martin joins the program to discuss Minnesota's post-Olympic play and preview the playoff picture. Also we chat about doing play-by-play for Lynx games this season, the WNBA's W25 list, the importance of retaining the 3rd seed and more!

Following an extensive 35 day Olympic break the Minnesota Lynx return to regular season action! On this episode of the Los Lynx Talk show I am joined by Aryeh Schwartz of Winsidr. He's a fellow Minnesotan and regards Seimone Augustus as the best player to ever lace them up so he fits right in on this program. We talk about how the four Lynx Olympians fared in Tokyo, what Minnesota needs to do to continue their pre-break hot streak, the Cecilia Zandalasini rumors and where the team goes from here.

With a record of 7-7 the Minnesota Lynx are one of many teams who are exactly .500 on the season. With the month-long Olympic break only two weeks away, the Lynx will need to bank a few wins to climb out of the middle of the standings. Meredith Minkow of Bleacher Report joins the podcast to talk Lynx basketball and her experience working for the franchise. Also the growing coverage of women's sports at Bleacher Report, using photography to promote the WNBA, Sylvia Fowles' dominance, Layshia Claredon's stabilizing presence and more.

With nearly 25% of the team's games in the books, its time to check in on the 2021 Minnesota Lynx! Once again we're keeping things in the Canis Hoopus family by bringing on special guest Jack Borman! He joins the program to talk about what he's seen from the Lynx thus far and brag about being the best team manager in De La Salle High School History. We chat about early season surprises/disappointments, the impact of Layshia Claredon, what lies ahead for Minnesota and more.

The 2021 WNBA season is here! That means it’s time to preview the Minnesota Lynx and the upcoming year. The team is looking to improve on their somewhat surprising 2020 bubble campaign. They’ve stocked up in free agency and hope to keep a rejuvenated Sylvia Fowles healthy all season. This episode is an all-Canis affair as Leo Sun joins the program to help us understand the team’s strengths, weaknesses, expectations and more!

The Lynx were one of the most active teams in the league over the last month. On this episode of the Los Lynx Talk Show we’re joined by Floor Game’s Ben Dull to break it all down. Minnesota’s free agency was headlined by the signing of sharpshooting All-Star Kayla McBride but also included the dynamic, athletic Aerial Powers and low post force Natalie Achonwa. But the fun doesn’t stop there! The Lynx executed multiple trades. We go in-depth on each of the moves and look ahead to what’s next for the team.

The Lynx continue to win games and are on pace to achieve a top four seed in the postseason. Katie Davidson of The Next makes her triumphant return to the podcast! We talk about the social justice aspect of this season, overachieving without Sylvia Fowles, the struggles of Lexie Brown, who the Lynx want to avoid in the playoffs and more.

With the 2020 WNBA season already halfway wrapped, it’s time to look back at Minnesota’s first 11 games and ponder what lies ahead in their next 11. Joining the podcast to talk about the 50% mark is special guest Mitchell Hansen of Zone Coverage. We chat about Mitchell’s time working for the Lynx (including his championship ring), the team’s transition from 2017 to 2020, keys to the 8-3 start, potential postseason scenarios and more!

Minnesota has been impressive in the first few weeks of the season. And to top it all off All Star guard Odyssey Sims has rejoined the team and could be playing within a week. To discuss the start of the season Lucas Seehafer of A Wolf Among Wolves joins the show. We talk about growing the WNBA, his new Lynx podcast, player health in the bubble, early season surprise players, adding Odyssey Sims to the roster and much more!

The Minnesota Lynx begin their 2020 season on Sunday! This summer’s fast and furious schedule features each team playing 22 games over the course of seven weeks. It’s going to be a totally unique season for the entire league. In order to make sense of things from the Lynx prospective we’re joined by Winsidr’s Aryeh Schwartz! We look at Minnesota’s roster to figure out how the rotation might work. Also Napheesa Collier’s second year, the Brown/Banham battle, and other storylines to watch this season.

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the 2020 WNBA season, but the WNBA Draft is still on! The Minnesota Lynx have the 6th and 16th overall picks. This episode of the Los Lynx Talk Show features Ben Dull of Bball Index and High Post Hoops. We talk about the players who will be available for the Lynx at 6, how to address the team’s need at PG, and names to watch for in the second round.

This summer, USA Basketball and the WNBA announced a new training program for the Women’s National team ahead of the 2020 Olympics. A select group of eight players including Sylvia Fowles have committed to the initiative and will financially compensated to stay stateside. Cheryl Reeve is also currently an assistant coach for the National team. This episode is about Sylvia and Cheryl’s connection to USA Basketball and how this new program could be the start of something special.

The regular season is drawing to a close and the playoffs are on the horizon. This episode of the Los Lynx Talk Show features Derek James of High Post Hoops. We talk about the last few games, Seimone Augustus’ return, Sylvia Fowles as the center of the team’s offense, and possible playoff matchups. Also Derek’s long history of writing about Minnesota basketball and attending Kevin Garnett’s basketball camp.

It’s time one again to talk about Lynx basketball! On this episode of the Los Lynx Talk Show we’re joined by Sloane Martin. She is the radio voice of the Minnesota Lynx. We talk about how the team has been playing lately, the return of Damiris Dantas, the Cecilia Zandalasini decision, Napheesa Collier’s rookie of the year candidacy, and the upcoming slate of games. Also Sloane’s hooping past and stories from Lynx road trips.

After playing a major role on Minnesota’s 2017 WNBA championship team, Plenette Pierson went out on top and retired from the game of basketball. Less than two years later she finds herself as an assistant coach on Cheryl Reeve’s staff. This episode explores Pierson’s transition from playing to coaching and why she’s such a great fit with the Lynx.

An early-July status update on the Lynx season thus far. On this episode of the Los Lynx Talk Show we’re joined by Katie Davidson. She covers the Lynx for The Athletic. We talk about Minnesota’s injury bug, the futures of EuroBasket participants Cecilia Zandalasini and Temi Fagbenle, finishing close games, transition scoring and a look at the games ahead.

The new-look Minnesota Lynx are six games into their 2019 campaign. On this episode of the Los Lynx Talk Show we’re joined by Jullian Andrews. He’s a Web Editorial Associate with the Lynx and Timberwolves. We chat about the early part of the season including the team’s incredible defense, lackluster offense, Napheesa Collier's standout play, Jessica Shepard’s injury and what comes next for the team.

The Lynx point guard lost the end of her 2018 season due to injury. She worked for nine straight months to return to her team as an improved player. This is the story of Danielle Robinson’s road to recovery and the changes she’s made to become more valuable to her team both on an off the floor.

The Lynx continue to be active in this offseason. Their latest move brings in guard Odyssey Sims from Los Angeles. Special guest Ben Dull joins the show to help us learn more about Sims’ game and her fit with the team. Also we talk about the team’s backcourt rotation and the team in general.

Welcome to the first episode of the Los Lynx Talk Show! On today’s show we talk to Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune and Howard Megdal of High Post Hoops. Both conversations surround Maya Moore’s decision to step away from the WNBA in 2019, and how the Lynx will look without her.

After the 2017 WNBA title run, the Minnesota Lynx added General Manager to Cheryl Reeve’s position. She then promoted Clare Duwelius to assistant GM. This is the story of Duwelius’ rise in the Lynx front office and what it’s like to be mentored by Reeve.

Earning playing time is tough for any rookie. This is especially true for Alexis Jones, who was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx, the most veteran, win-now team in the WNBA. Despite being burried in the rotation, Jones stayed ready, continued to improve and used a sudden opportunity to showcase her skills. This is the story of a promising young player and her progression from year one to year two.

Jim Petersen talks about his career as a WNBA coach, the symbiotic nature of his other job as an NBA broadcast analyst, Cheryl Reeve and more. Featuring special guests Rebekkah Brunson, Sylvia Fowles and Natasha Howard.

A look into the current state of WNBA media coverage. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, Howard Megdal, Lindsay Gibbs and a bunch of WNBA All Stars weigh in on the issue.

The Minnesota Lynx will have a new home for the 2017 WNBA season. They will play in St. Paul at Xcel Energy Center instead of in Minneapolis at Target Center. What does this mean for the team, fans, and the city of St. Paul?