Women’s Sports Weekly

Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter, and Alana Beard headline a legendary Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class. The Indiana Fever bring the heat, ending the Liberty's undefeated streak — and Caitlin Clark is lighting up the scoreboard like it's her job (because it is). Plus: is sports betting helping or hurting the women's game? We unpack the hype, the risk, and the reality.Women's Sports Weekly is hosting a pride run at The 99ers Sports Bar on June 19th and collecting donations for Youth Seen. Donate here.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.

Women's Elite Rugby is here to stay and the Denver Onyx beat the TC Gemini in front of a packed, pride-filled crowd. Over in Paris, Coco Gauff keeps her cool and beats Aryna Sabalenka to snag her second Grand Slam at the French Open. In Oklahoma City, it was a Texas showdown at the Women's College World Series.  The Longhorns came up on top in a series with bad obstruction calls and intentional walks gone wrong. Women's Sports Weekly is hosting a pride run at The 99ers Sports Bar on June 19th and collecting donations for Youth Seen. Donate here.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.

Happy Pride Month! The Atlanta Dream take down the Seattle Storm in their first face-off of the season, and Carolyn & Danielle are making bold bets on their WNBA faves. Over on the pitch, the USWNT dominates China, with rising stars Alyssa Thompson and Michelle Cooper proving they belong. The Women's College World Series is heating up with two Texas teams battling it out. The French Open is in full swing—if you can find the women's matches. (Spoiler: Carolyn is fired up about the lack of prime-time coverage.) Tune in for sports, sass, and serious shade where it's deserved.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠

The Minnesota Frost freeze out the Ottawa charge and are back-to-back PWHL Walter Cup Champions. Every game in the series went into overtime. UNC beats Northwestern to win the NCAA Lacrosse Championship. It is a family affair on so many levels. Plus, there is a Cowboy Carter Cameo as Danielle and Carolyn got rowdy at Beyonce's concert this past week, cowboy hats and all.Schedule update! Women's Sports Weekly will begin releasing on Wednesdays beginning June 4th. If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠

The WNBA season is back and already bringing the drama! The New York Liberty take down the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces, while Natasha Cloud makes herself right at home with her new squad. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever snap records and make a serious statement against the Chicago Sky.This week, the Let the Girls Play! Podcast joins Women's Sports Weekly—and hosts Kelsey Bailey and Amelia Bane make bold championship predictions, share their favorite teams, and play the best game yet of Cut, Bench, Start. This episode is equal parts hoops and hilarity.Follow Let the Girls Play! on Spotify, YouTube, Tik Tok, and Instagram.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠

The Montreal Victoire notch their first-ever PWHL playoff win after four overtimes in the longest game the league's ever seen. UPenn stuns powerhouse Maryland In NCAA Lacrosse to crash the NCAA Elite 8. Plus, the WNBA kicks off this week.Ultimate guest alert: Betsy Basch from the Colorado Alpenglow stops by to dish on the world of pro ultimate frisbee. Want to catch them in action? Snag tickets for their regular season finale at coloradoalpenglow.com.If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women's Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

The WNBA pre-season is back with Caitlin Clark logo threes, trash talk, and an epic commercial for A'ja Wilson's A'Ones. In the PWHL, Montreal Victoire stir the playoff pot by picking #3 Ottawa Charge, leaving Toronto to clash with the reigning champs, Minnesota. The NWSL remains the chaos league with upsets galore. Plus, Carolyn and Danielle debut The Hot Corner so you can learn more about your favorite co-hosts. Women's Sports Weekly will move to Thursdays beginning next week. The next episode will drop May 15th!If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women's Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLYYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠

Oklahoma takes down Texas in NCAA Softball. Ottawa Charge beats the Montreal Victoire in the PWHL. Team USA snags its 11th gold over Canada at the IIHF World Women's Championship. What's the future of Unrivaled basketball? Tune into the LEZ for some hot takes.If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women's Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLYYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠

Danielle starts this week by highlighting the Cascadia Rivalry in the NWSL. The Seattle Reign beat the Portland Thorns 1-0 and Danielle has an epic struggle with Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic's name. Then Carolyn highlights the NCAA gymnastics national championship. Oklahoma takes home their third title in four years and Danielle shares her frustration with the scoring in gymnastics. They deep dive into the WNBA draft including where their favorite players landed, surprises, and the best outfits.  If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women's Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

This week Danielle has resurrected from the Final Four Flu. She shares her love for Elena Della Donne following her retirement announcement. Then Carolyn shares her views on all the transfer portal news from NCAA basketball. They highlight the USWNT's loss to Brazil and Boston College's win over Virginia in college lacrosse. Then they deep dive into a topic from the LEZ. Can coaches like Kim Caldwell from Tennessee (and women everywhere) really have it all when it comes to having kids and professional life? Tune in to hear their thoughts.Women's Sports Weekly T-Shirts are here! This is the last week to complete the Pre-Order Form. The form closes this Friday, April 18th.If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women's Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

Carolyn and Danielle share all about their weekend in Tampa for the Final Four- the good, the bad, and the ugly. They start with their ESPN media breakfast with some favorites including Andraya Carter and Ryan Ruocco. They shared about their amazing and overwhelming day in practices, press conferences, and with players in the locker room. Then they deep dive into the semi-final games and UConn's dominant run to win the national championship. There were a series of unfortunate events that unfolded and Danielle did not end up making it to the championship game because the Final Four Flu got the best of her. It was an unforgettable experience. Check out the Women's Sports Weekly Instagram to see the phenomenal bracket listener, Tori created. Women's Sports Weekly T-Shirts are here! Complete the Pre-Order Form by Friday, April 18th.If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women's Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

This week Carolyn and Danielle send their good knees out to JuJu Watkins who tore her ACL in USC's second round matchup versus Mississippi State. The NWSL's BOS Nation is renamed to the Boston Legacy and Danielle is upset?! Then they deep dive into Sweet 16 and Elite 8 matchups including TCU's win over Notre Dame AGAIN, but don't expect any apologies from Danielle. Carolyn shares her nerves over South Carolina making it to the Final Four after they squeaked out a win over Duke. The Final Four is set and the madness continues as Carolyn and Danielle head to Tampa this week to cover the games and enjoy some sunshine.Women's Sports Weekly T-Shirts are here! Complete the Pre-Order Form by Friday, April 18th.If you rate the podcast 5 stars, send Women's Sports Weekly a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

This week Carolyn and Danielle share about their weekend with WNBA players, Michaela Onyenwere, Jordin Canada, and Charisma Osborne who made a special appearance at The 99ers thanks to the WNBA Club in Denver. With a new CBA in the WNBA on the horizon, the players shared their goals for increased pay, support for parental leave, and pensions. Carolyn highlights the Unrivaled Final as the Rose take home the first championship trophy in Unrivaled history. Danielle discusses the New York Liberty's trade to acquire Natasha Cloud. Will Marina Mabrey be OK?! Then they deep dive into March Madness including takeaways from Round 1 and Kansas State's OT win over Kentucky in the second round. They can't wait to see what is in store for Georgia Amoore. The ladies also announce a prize for the Women's Sports Weekly March Madness Bracket. It is not a trip to the Bahamas, but it is something listeners have been asking for.Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

The 2025 NWSL season kicked off last week and Carolyn provides an overview on the current state of the teams including pregnancies, transfers, and retirements. Danielle highlights the Midshipman's loss to the Gators in NCAA lacrosse. You need to tune in to find out what a midshipman is. Then they deep dive into Selection Sunday for NCAA Women's Basketball- how it happens, who was selected, and why Danielle is pissed. March Madness is here so come along for the ride!Sign up for the Women's Sports Weekly March Madness Bracket.Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com 

This week Carolyn and Danielle discuss family vacation featuring skiing, lots of après, and a very competitive game night. Then Carolyn highlights South Carolina softball's incredible start and first loss of the season to Oklahoma. Danielle deep dives into all the NCAA Women's Basketball conference tournaments. Duke beats Notre Dame on the road to an ACC Championship. USC and UCLA play for the 100th time and UCLA wins the Big 10. TCU went from last place two years ago to Big 12 champion. South Carolina wins the coin toss and beats Texas. Seeding for March Madness is going to be a doozy!Sign up for the Women's Sports Weekly March Madness Bracket.Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

This week Carolyn and Danielle discuss the best streaming apps for women's basketball and the importance of finding friends with cable after a Listener Letter rolled in. It may be the first week of March, but the madness is here and no team is safe from a loss to a lower seed in NCAA women's basketball. Danielle highlights USC's win over UCLA for the second time. JuJu Watkins is THAT girl. Carolyn discusses the USWNT's loss to Japan in the SheBelievesCup and some major takeaways as the USWNT allows young players to flourish. Then Danielle deep dives into the legacy of Diana Taurasi after her retirement announcement. Her competitive spirit, skill, and personality will be sorely missed on the WNBA court.Sign up for the Women's Sports Weekly March Madness Bracket.Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

Women's Sports Weekly is officially Unrivaled. Carolyn and Danielle spent their weekend in Miami behind the scenes at Unrivaled. They interviewed professional players for the first time. They sat in on practices. They interviewed fans. They went to the games and soaked in everything Unrivaled has to offer. In this episode they share Danielle's truly unforgettable interview with Skylar Diggins-Smith, behind the scenes looks and sounds from practice, and new found loves from the league. Be sure to follow Women's Sports Weekly for more interviews from Unrivaled.Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

This week, Carolyn and Danielle read their first listener question on the pod! Then Danielle highlights USC's win over UCLA and Carolyn cries over South Carolina's loss to UConn. Queen Phee finally gets her crown in the Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament with money for her and her friends. Carolyn deep dives into the USWNT's roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. Everyone has a new snazzy name! February is Black History Month. A great way to make a difference is to support Black non-profits. Consider donating to Buy from a Black Woman (BFABW).  They are a nonprofit Organization which helps bring awareness to Black Women business owners. This organization hosts workshops, webinars, and training sessions to equip Black Women business owners with tools to navigate challenges and grow their businesses. They even have a Buy from a Black Woman Online Directory where you can find hundreds of businesses that are owned and operated by Black Women. Click here to donate.Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.⁠Follow ⁠Women's Sports Weekly.⁠ Contact us: WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com

This week, Carolyn and Danielle cover the new executive order and subsequent NCAA policy banning trans women and girls in sports. Danielle provides updates on the WNBA Free Agency and Carolyn covers NCAA gymnastics. Danielle deep dives in the history of the Tennessee UConn rivalry while highlighting Tennessee's recent upset over UConn. Carolyn and Danielle make predictions for the Unrivaled 1v1 tournament. February is Black History Month. A great way to make a difference is to support Black non-profits. Consider donating to the Okra Project. The Okra Project is a mutual aid collective focused on supporting Black Trans people and alleviating the barriers the community faces. The Okra Project provides mental health resources and services specifically for Black Trans people.Click here to donate.Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talentedMelvin Alexander Black.FollowWomen's Sports Weekly.

This week Carolyn shares about attending a rally event to welcome the new Denver NWSL team. She has name ideas and they are… questionable. Danielle highlights the new WNBA bid out of Nashville. The name and the partners are awesome. They discuss both A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark as they attended their jersey retirements at South Carolina and Iowa respectively. Number 22 must be the number for GOATs. Carolyn deep dives into professional volleyball highlighting the Professional Volleyball Federation and LOVB. They LOVB it. Then Danielle deep dives in the WNBA Free Agency. Some teams are going to look very different this year and Carolyn and Danielle talk about winners and losers in this wild time.  New Women's Sports Weekly stickers are in! Follow on Instagram, @WomensSportsWeeklyPod. Follow Women's Sports Weekly on Spotify or Apple. Rate the pod 5 stars on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Screenshot and send us a DM and we will send you a sticker while supplies last.February is Black History Month. A great way to make a difference is to support Black non-profits. Consider donating to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.  A Black women-led nonprofit that advocates, drives research, builds power, and shifts culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice. Here is the link to donate: https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Black-Mamas-Matter-Alliance

This week Carolyn and Danielle share about their time at the rodeo, their thoughts on pizza, and a stomach bug that just won't quit. Texas basketball is feeling alright after a win against Tennessee and South Carolina stays unbeaten at home in their rivalry matchup against LSU. They discuss Madison Keys and her first Grand Slam win of her career at the Australian Open. Aryna Sabalenka shed tears, broke rackets, and cracked jokes. They end the episode trying very hard to explain the rules in Unrivaled. You can be the judge if they were successful. Send an email with questions or comments to WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com. Your email could be read on the show. Follow WSW on Bluseky: @WomensSportsWeekly 

This week writer Frankie de la Cretaz joins Women's Sports Weekly to talk about trans inclusion in sports. Frankie provides historical context on the current political environment. They dive into fairness, biology, and the wide array of testing and policies across elite level sports. Frankie explains what trans kids playing sports actually looks like and provides a great reminder at the end of every policy and regulation is a very real person who has human rights. Plus, Frankie provides astrological insights into Nikki Hiltz and Caitlin Clark. You do not want to miss this episode.  Follow Frankie on Instagram: @thefrankiedlc Read more of Frankie's work on their Substack: https://www.thefrankiedlc.news/  Small note- the video for Frankie worked, but unfortunately the video for the WSW hosts did not. The episode is still on video, but you will only see the hosts in the intro and outro.

This week, Danielle shares some personal family news. Grief is always hard, but it always helps to talk about it. Danielle's grandmother is one of the few people who can get the hosts to talk about men's sports. Then Danielle highlights LSU's win over Tennessee in women's basketball. It came down to the final seconds and Kim Mulkey was hoping for an on-the-court birth?! Then Carolyn and Danielle discuss their personal accounts after attending the PWHL takeover tour in Denver- the biggest professional women's hockey crowd is the United States! There were chills and tears- surprise, surprise. Carolyn is officially a hockey fan and deep dives into Boston's Beanpot Championship in college hockey. It gets weird as usual.

This week Carolyn and Danielle talk about their lack of New Year's Resolutions. Anyone else in the same boat? Then they highlight Texas's win over Oklahoma in NCAA basketball featuring 54 fouls called. The refs are already off to a bad start in 2025. Carolyn talks about the New York Sirens commanding win over the Minnesota Frost in the PWHL. Then the deep dive into the In and Outs of 2025. Head over to Instagram, @WomensSportsWeeklyPod to see who won the Holiday Giveaway.

Happy New Year's Eve! This week, Danielle and Carolyn reflected on the first year of Women's Sports Weekly and highlighted some of their favorite memories from 2024. Tune in to hear Danielle speak French and pronounce all the words. Deep dive into some of the most listened to topics including mental health, fell running, and pride. Danielle and Carolyn laugh, Carolyn cries, and Danielle shows all her love for Candace Parker. It is the best of the best so tune in. Enter our giveaway by 1/7 for a chance to win an Everyone Watches Women's Sports T-shirt. Follow us on Instagram @WomensSportsWeeklyPod to enter.

You still have time to join the Women's Sports Weekly Holiday Giveaway for a chance to win an Everyone Watches Women's Sports T-shirt. Head over to our Instagram, @WomensSportsWeeklyPod, and follow the steps outlined to enter. This week, Danielle discusses USC's upset over UConn in NCAA basketball in front of a sold out crowd. Carolyn highlights Penn State's win over Louisville to win the NCAA Volleyball Championship. This is the first time ever a female head coach won a D1 NCAA Volleyball Championship. Carolyn and Danielle celebrate the holiday season in the deep dive. Danielle gives out presents to the players and cities who deserve it and Carolyn gives out coal to the people and leagues who really stink.

Have you entered the Women's Sports Weekly Holiday Giveaway for an Everyone Watches Women's Sports Tee? Head over to our Instagram, @WomensSportsWeeklyPod to enter before January 7th, 2025. This week, Carolyn and Danielle share their love for the movie, Wicked and even try to hit some high notes. Then Carolyn shares a personal update on how she is taking care of her mental health. Danielle highlights Notre Dame's win over UCONN this past week while also low-lighting Hannah Hidalgo's social media post calling gay marriage a sin. Carolyn dives into NCAA Volleyball's Sweet Sixteen and Elite 8. Can Pitt finally make it past the semifinal and will someone create a highlight reel of chest bumps for Carolyn? Tune in to hear all about it.

This week, Carolyn and Danielle share about their experience at The 99ers Sports Bar which is officially open in Denver! Danielle dives into Notre Dame's thrilling win over Texas in NCAA basketball and Carolyn covers LSU's nail biter win over unranked Stanford. Then the ladies provide their thoughts on TCU basketball player, Sedona Prince- the good, the bad, and the ugly. Let us know your thoughts in the comments or send us a message on Instagram, @WomensSportsWeeklyPod.

This week, Carolyn and Danielle debate the right time to decorate for the holidays. Are you a Grinch or a Cindy Lou Who? Let us know on Instagram @WomensSportsWeeklyPod. Carolyn breaks down the USWNT's 0-0 draw with England, and Danielle covers the start of the second PWHL season, including new team names and logos. Plus, Danielle dives into the WNBA expansion draft as players join the Golden State Valkyries—we can't wait to see who ends up in purple!

This week, Danielle shares about her HUGE accomplishment during the Philly Marathon this past weekend. They highlight UCONN's Geno Auriemma becoming the winningest coach in NCAA basketball history, Notre Dame upsetting USC in front of a star-studded crowd, and South Carolina's winning streak coming to an end at the hands of UCLA. The Orlando Pride are your 2024 NWSL Champions and we are all crying with Marta's mom. Danielle and Carolyn play a Thanksgiving game where they decide which Thanksgiving table they would choose to sit at with some favorite and not so favorite athletes and influencers from the past year.

The NWSL Semifinals were spicy! Carolyn and Danielle discuss the Washington Spirit's win over Gotham FC featuring imaginary yellow cards, cotton candy hair, and penalty kicks. Then Carolyn throws shade at Florida and highlights Marta's clever footwork in Orlando Pride's win over the KC Current. The Dallas Wings score the #1 spot in the lottery for the WNBA draft and Danielle shares her love for UCONN's Paige Bueckers. However, the best part of the episode is the interview with the owners of The 99ers Sports Bar, Miranda Spencer and Annie Weaver. The 99ers opens Friday, November 22nd. Miranda and Annie share how they decided to become business partners, the trials and tribulations of opening a bar, and their vision for the future. Carolyn suspects she may be the first person to be thrown out of the bar. Listen in and be sure to give @The99ersSportsBar a follow on all the socials!

What a week. Carolyn and Danielle begin by covering Coco Gauff's win at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. They deep dive into sportswashing, a practice commonly used by countries to attract sports while distracting from their horrible reputation. They highlight South Carolina's win over NC State in NCAA basketball and Gotham's win over the Portland Thorns in the NWSL quarterfinals. Rate the pod, send a screenshot via Instagram @WomensSportsWeeklyPod, and receive a sticker!

It's spooky season! Carolyn and Danielle start the episode by discussing things that haunt Carolyn. Can anyone else relate? Then they highlight USWNT wins featuring Wilma Jean Wrinkles and top scorer for the US, Naomi Girma?! Danielle highlights Nebraska's win over Wisconsin in NCAA Volleyball and ACC Cross Country Championships. Carolyn highlights coaching changes in the WNBA and pitches an idea for a reality T.V. show featuring the referees. They deep dive into NWSL playoffs and Chrstine Sinclair's historic career. Rate the pod, send a screenshot via Instagram @WomensSportsWeeklyPod, and receive a sticker!

Have you been wondering where the hosts from WSW have been? Well tune into this week's episode to learn all about Carolyn and Danielle's trip to Kenya. There were amazing people, delicious food, and wild animals. Consider donating to Haki Health: hakihealthkenya.org. In this week's episode the ladies cover highlights of what they missed and go deep into Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. College basketball is right around the corner and Carolyn and Danielle make their way too early prediction of the Final Four.

This week Carolyn and Danielle sat down with Doshia Woods, the head coach at the University of Denver Women's Basketball program. Coach Woods's story is really inspiring from how she grew up in East Topeka Kansas to now having over 20 years of coaching experience. She shared lessons learned as a head coach, how she takes care of herself, and is a great example of practicing what you preach. You do not want to miss this one.

This week Carolyn and Danielle sat down with Dea and Lindsey Vander Fertgus, the founders of the WNBA Club Denver. Dea and Lindsey share how they met each other (which is the cutest thing you will ever hear) and then share all about how the WNBA Club came to be. They talk about underrated players in the WNBA and hopes for the future. They care about the success of the WNBA and its players so much. We can't wait for you to listen!

This week, Danielle highlights Texas's win over Florida in NCAA Volleyball. Carolyn highlights Wake Forest's win over Florida State in NCAA Soccer to snap FSU's 32 game unbeaten streak. Then they deep dive into the WNBA Semifinals. The New York Liberty are headed to the finals while the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun head to game five. Danielle is upset she won't see an Aces celebration, but does think Ellie the Elephant is going to give the audience a Finals experience they won't forget. For the next two weeks, Women's Sports Weekly will have interviews with some really amazing people in Women's Sports. Stay tuned!

Carolyn and Danielle pop champagne (prosseco) to celebrate their athletic achievements over the weekend. Carolyn highlights Washington Spirit's win over Angel City in the NWSL and Danielle highlights ultra runner, Tara Dower who became the fastest person on record to complete the Appalachian Trail. Carolyn takes her bitterness from last week that Denver was not selected for a WNBA expansion team and turns it into an opinion article featured in the Denver Post. Then they deep dive into the WNBA semifinal matchups between NY Liberty and Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun.

This week Carolyn and Danielle share about their week filled with social events and WNBA games. Danielle gives us an overview of Pitt's historic start to their volleyball season and sweeping victory over Penn State. Then they complain about the WNBA's expansion team in Portland and cover playoff matchups. They discuss WNBA season awards and then get into superlatives they made up for the players in the WNBA. This episode is a silly one!

This week's podcast starts with A'ja Wilson as she continues to break WNBA records. She becomes the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season and secures the all-time single season scoring record. Carolyn and Danielle discuss the race to the WNBA playoffs as the regular season closes out this week. Then they chat golf for the first time ever on the podcast and cover the Solheim Cup. Transportation was an issue and caddies took their shirts off. Danielle deep dives into the rise of flag football in the United States which will make an appearance in the 2028 Olympics. Will Danielle try to make the team? Take a listen to find out.

Carolyn and Danielle start this week by sharing Strava updates and their dating anniversary. Then they discuss Aryna Sabalenka's win over Jessica Pegula to take home the final Grand Slam trophy of tennis season. There is just one WNBA playoff spot remaining and things are heating up in the final push for the spot. Danielle covers SMU's upset over Nebraska as college volleyball kicks off. Then they deep dive into the career of Alex Morgan and her lasting impact on the game. Be sure to follow @WomensSportsWeeklyPod on all the social channels you can find.

Carolyn and Danielle start the episode by covering the WNBA and the Indiana Fever's win over the Chicago Sky last week. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese dominate rookie and even WNBA stats. Carolyn changes her feelings on Caitlin Clark after an impactful dream. Then the ladies talk tennis and cover Emma Navarro's win against Coco Gauff (again!) in the US Open. They deep dive in the history of the Paralympics and highlight athletes to watch. Women's Sports Weekly stickers are available. Follow @WomensSportsWeeklyPod on Instagram to find out how to get yours. 

Carolyn and Danielle discuss more endurance running this week after they attended the Leadville 100. Both left the event inspired and positive they will not be running 100 miles anytime soon (or ever). Danielle highlights the Minnesota Lynx win over the Indiana Fever and Carolyn deep dives into the historic CBA for NWSL players. Be sure to follow @WomensSportsWeeklyPod on Instagram for details about the upcoming sticker giveaway!

The Women's Sports Weekly Women are back from vacay feeling very demure! Carolyn and Danielle provide an Olympic recap and highlight the USWNT's win over Brazil, Team USA Basketball beating France by a toe length, and USA Track and Field wins. Then they deep dive into Olympic takeaways including a discussion on Algerian boxer, Imane Khelif's gold and USA gymnast, Jordan Chiles's controversial bronze.

This week Carolyn and Danielle cover all things Olympics. They highlight USA Rugby 7's bronze medal and Team USA Gymnastics taking gold. Then they cover Katie Ledecky's 4-peat in the 800m and the USWNT's win over Japan to advance to the semifinals. They have some fun and play cut, bench, start, with their favorite athletes to create beach volleyball teams. Schedule update: Women's Sports Weekly is taking vacation next week and will be back in your feed on Tuesday, August 20th.

This week Carolyn and Danielle highlight the USWNT wins over Zambia and Germany. Then they discuss the rivalry between the USA and Australia in the pool. Katie Ledecky looks to rack up medals, but can she take home more gold? Danielle and Carolyn give gold medals to each other in areas outside sports and they discuss their favorite books, movies, and TV focused on sports. We want to hear your recommendations so be sure to follow @WomensSportsWeeklyPod on Instagram to provide your favorites.

This week Carolyn and Danielle cover the 2024 Women's Softball World Cup. Carolyn is super bummed softball will not be played in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The ladies highlight WNBA's All-Star Weekend filled with red carpet lewks, record-breaking performances, prize money, and celebrities getting tipsy. Danielle provides a deep dive on ultramarathon runner Courtney Dauwalter. She is fast, she wins races, and her mindset is something else. The Olympics begin this week! We can't wait to watch and cover the top stories throughout.

This week Carolyn and Danielle discuss Barbora Krejcikova's win over Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon Final. Danielle explains why winning championships is more important than winning matches. They discuss the Indiana Fever's win over the Phoenix Mercury and deep dive into a way too early discussion of Rookie of the Year in the WNBA. Then Carolyn explains how the WNBA All-Star Team was selected and the upcoming matchup against Team USA.

This week, Carolyn and Danielle highlight the Orlando Pride's thrilling victory over the KC Current in the NWSL, along with standout performances from WNBA stars like record-setting double-double queen Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark's historic triple-double, and A'ja Wilson becoming the Las Vegas Aces' all-time leading scorer. They also discuss Emma Navarro's impressive win over CoCo Gauff at Wimbledon. In a deep dive, they explore the evolution of women's participation in the Olympics and the significant strides made towards gender equality within the Games. Check out our Instagram this week for all the polls we mentioned throughout the episode, @WomensSportsWeeklyPod.

This week Carolyn and Danielle highlight the WNBA Commissioner's Cup. The Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty in Long Island to secure some cold hard cash. Then Danielle fangirls over Angel Reese breaking double double records as a rookie. They discuss the USWNT roster including who they would add and who they would take off, but honestly, Emma Hayes nailed it. Danielle deep dives into the Track and Field Olympic Trials. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is amazing and Danielle loves to say her name. Carolyn covers the Gymnastics trials and discusses future tattoos. Teams are set and the ladies are ready for the Olympics!

Carolyn and Danielle are coming live at you from the middle of their Pride weekend. They are tired, old, and trucking along. They highlight the Chicago Sky's win over the Dallas Wings and the Las Vegas Aces win over the Connecticut Sun (the Point Gawd, Chelsea Gray is back!). Then they discuss all things Olympic Trials including Swimming, Gymnastics, and Track & Field.