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Discover how Kate Wik, CMO of Las Vegas, drives bold innovation and storytelling to transform the city into a global destination brand. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):Today we're joined by Kate Wik, chief Marketing Officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The team behind the city's newest brand campaign, which launched in September,Damian Fowler (00:20):Las Vegas, is known around the world for its energy, its entertainment, and its edge. But this ladies' campaign takes a closer look at what the city means today beyond the casinos and into its growing identity as a cultural and sports destination.Ilyse Liffreing (00:34):We'll talk with Kate about the ideas behind the campaign, how Vegas is connecting with new audiences, and what it takes to evolve one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Q,Damian Fowler (00:45):Frank Sinatra. It's okay. You have an unusual role in that you represent a city as an iconic one, but could you tell us about the role?Kate Wik (00:56):That's exactly right. So I work for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Nobody knows what that is or what that means. So really, I shorthand it and I say I am the CMO of four Las Vegas. Las Vegas is my product, which is very unique. It is a city, it's a destination. It's unbelievably dynamic. And what's so unique and thrilling for a CMO of Las Vegas is that our product is always changing, always evolving. If you think back, we were known as the gaming destination. We've evolved into, we're the number one hospitality destination in the US with more hotel rooms than any other destination. And we are the entertainment capital of the world. You've got the world's best artists coming and performing on stages across destination every single night. And we've worked really hard to evolve ourselves into the sports destination as well through a lot of recent things. So really the exciting thing for me in this role is no one day is ever the same. Our product is constantly iterating and evolving, and that is a marketer's dream come true.Damian Fowler (02:10):Just on that point about the evolution of the city and the perception of it, how fast has that happened in the last, say, five, 10 years?Kate Wik (02:20):Yeah, absolutely. Incredibly fast. And so today we are known as the sports and entertainment capital of the world, but less than 10 years ago, we did not have any sports teams. Yes, sports has kind of always been in our DNA. We'd host major boxing matches in the eighties, NFR we've had for decades. NBA, we hosted their in-season tournament, NBA Summer League, but really it was through infrastructure development that really led to the explosion of sports today. So what I mean by that is we had T-Mobile Arena, which was a joint venture between MGM resorts and a EG that enabled NHL to come to town with the Vegas Golden Knights in 20 17, 20 18, we purchased the WNBA team, which we renamed the Las Vegas ACEs. And so now we've got A-W-N-B-A team. And then in 2020, of course with Allegiant Stadium, we welcome the Raiders. And so now we've got the Las Vegas Raiders, and we are, so actually in four years, we went from having zero professional sports teams to having three, and we're actively working to bring our fourth to town, which is the major league baseball. We're welcoming the Las Vegas a,Damian Fowler (03:34):Not to mention Formula One.Kate Wik (03:36):Yes, exactly. And Formula One now an annual event on our calendar. So it's a lot. It's a lot. And it creates new reasons to come to Las Vegas for our visitors. And what we found through research actually, is that the sports traveler, number one, we know sports tourism has just exploded the sports traveler. Through our research, we found that it creates a new reason to come to Las Vegas for those that haven't been here before. It creates a reason to explore the destination, see it, consider it, and then ultimately come. And then most importantly, we find that they spend more money than the average leisure traveler. So it's a really rich new audience for Las Vegas. And F1 has definitely exploded that for us too.Ilyse Liffreing (04:24):Do you know by just how much more do they spend?Kate Wik (04:27):It's usually anywhere from 500 to 800 more per trip.Ilyse Liffreing (04:31):Wow, that's a lot. And the rest on gambling,Kate Wik (04:36):AnythingIlyse Liffreing (04:36):Extra? It'sKate Wik (04:37):Funny. Gambling hasn't been, revenue from gaming hasn't been the primary source of how consumers are spending their budget while they're in town. Hasn't been that for over a decade.Ilyse Liffreing (04:51):AndKate Wik (04:51):I think it speaks to the diversification of the experience in Las Vegas. And when I say we're the entertainment capital of the world, we absolutely are. People come here to see shows, to see comedians, to experience not just like a touring show, but unbelievable residencies where our property resorts will build these amazing theaters where Lady Gaga performs, Bruno Mars performs, Adele performs, they'll create these residencies, which is unlike nowhere else in the US or world.Damian Fowler (05:26):I mean, I've been aware of that. I mean, obviously it goes right back to the Rat Pack, but more recently, like Sting had a residency there. I've been aware, IKate Wik (05:34):Just saw Backstreet Boys at the Spear, which was probably mind blowing, which was mind blowing. That's a whole nother level to the entertainment experience where it's just completely immersive that has changed the game for live music.Damian Fowler (05:48):The perception of Vegas has changed or is changing, and maybe that teases up to talk a little bit now about the new brand campaign and why this is the right moment to do it.Kate Wik (06:00):Yeah, absolutely. So we just launched a new campaign September of this year, so just a couple of weeks ago really. And the intent behind it is this notion that there are so many different reasons to come to Vegas, but there are also so many different vacation options. What we wanted to do was break through the noise and make sure that people understood that Vegas is the ultimate destination regardless of the experience you're looking for. We have it all, the breadth and depth that exists within our destination iss, it's uncomparable to any other destination. So we needed to get out there and get that message out there in big form. And why now what we found was through a lack of big brand messaging over the summer, we actually took a hit with a lot of negative headlines. And so we needed to get in front of that. And I think one of the big takeaways for marketers out there is that if you're not actively talking about your brand day in and day out, you create room for others to create their own narrative. And so after we launched the campaign, it's been about a month in market, we've seen a lot of that negativity drop because now everybody's covering, oh, here's the new elements, here are the new promotions they're doing, here are the new experiences that you can find. So it's really about driving the narrative that you want for your brand.Ilyse Liffreing (07:29):Very cool. And could you tell us a little bit about the campaign itself, maybe the creative, and then what channels are you leaning into?Kate Wik (07:36):Yeah, absolutely. In looking at how we were going to develop the work around this new brand campaign, what we wanted first and foremost was to be really authentic about Las Vegas and be very unique to a message that only Las Vegas can deliver. And so we took inspiration from our iconic welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. So it's the sign that exists literally on Las Vegas Boulevard as you drive into town. And that sign, it's 65 years old today, but it is more iconic. And the awareness on that is it puts it as one of the highest elements assets within our portfolio. So you think Las Vegas, you think of Bellagio, you think of Wynn, even Luxor or all these amazing resorts. When we show that sign, the amount of awareness of what that is and where it is and what it's for just exceeds every other asset that we have out there. So we took inspiration from that. We took the neon, the lights, the really, the notion of setting the example of fabulous Las Vegas. That's the experience that our visitors can come to expect when they come to Las Vegas. So it truly has been our brand promise for over 65 years. So that's the inspiration behind the campaign.Damian Fowler (08:57):Yeah, I can see that sign now.Ilyse Liffreing (08:59):Yes,Kate Wik (08:59):That's right.Ilyse Liffreing (09:00):Yeah, that's right. Do you have a sense of the audience that you're trying to reach and through, I guess, which channels are you trying to reach them?Kate Wik (09:10):Yeah, so we have a really diverse audience set, which is very unique for a marketer, which usually has a single product or they've got a very specific audience for that product. Vegas is really the 21 and older adult playground. And so if you look at just an average audience, it's like a 45-year-old split, 50 50 male, female, et cetera. But what we offer is an unbelievable unbeatable experience at every single price point. So we absolutely cater to that high-end luxury market, that luxury traveler, all the way down to the entry level budget conscious traveler. And so we've got products from a circus circus all the way up to a win Las Vegas. And so for us, our audience is very broad, but generally it's adult travelers, people that have traveled in the past year looking to travel again,Ilyse Liffreing (10:11):We just had Marriott on the podcast and we were talking about how more travelers now are singles and single people. And I would think that might be particularly true for Vegas. For some reason, people are coming for a new experience and to get away.Kate Wik (10:28):I think that's exactly right. Not necessarily single travelers, but the idea of it's a getaway, it's a new experience. What we find from our visitors is number one, it's really high repeat visitation because every time they come, they're finding something new. So we usually get at least 80% repeat visitation from our visitors and really high satisfaction rate, but it's that mindset of wanting to try something new. For sure. Yeah.Damian Fowler (10:56):One thing that just occurs to me as we are talking is how the awareness of Las Vegas has been so kind of embodied in so many movies and TV shows. I was just thinking, I watched the studio recently, the Seth RoganKate Wik (11:09):Show,Damian Fowler (11:09):Which I think that has a combination in Vegas whileKate Wik (11:12):I actually haven't seen it yet. So no spoilers on my list.Damian Fowler (11:16):I mean, I was thinking about Oceans 11, you can go back and back. I have to see it. But that is all kind of part of the kind of braided cultural iconography as it were of the city, I guess.Kate Wik (11:27):Yeah, I think movies represent, you almost have to think of it as a channel for marketing. It represents an amazing opportunity to penetrate culture, reach new audiences that you wouldn't normally get to talk to. And so we have a history of iconic movies. Actually this past summer, you might've seen it, but the F1 movie, that was a partnership that we did with them to make sure that they filmed in Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit. That was really important. But again, reaching new audiences, keeping us sort of at the pinnacle and sort of leading culture. Also really awesome to have Brad Pitt lead in that. I'm not going to lie. That was pretty awesome. But a ton of movies. And it's kind of interesting to think of it as almost like a marketing channel, not a traditionalIlyse Liffreing (12:17):One, but yes. Yeah, like free marketing too sometimes, because a lot of things are based in Vegas,Kate Wik (12:22):Right? On the marketing channel front, I know you had sort of asked about how do we launch the campaign, and it was very much an integrated multi-channel approach. We did everything from brand marketing, product marketing, I call it value, but it's really promotional as well as experiential. So of course, from a brand marketing point of view, TV or movies are wonderful, but there's also tv. And we launched the campaign actually with NFL kickoff, so September 4th. We know that when people tune into tv, they're tuning in really into an NFL game. That's where the most eyeballs are at any single time. So from a marketing point of view, it's great return on your investment there. So we launched with a 62nd ad on September 4th on kickoff, but really it was about making sure that this is not just a TV campaign, but it's a platform that reaches the consumer at every different touch point throughout their travel journey or through their daily life.(13:27):And so we maximized the viewership by making sure that, yes, we had a TV spot, but we partnered with the Raiders to actually take over the tunnel walk. And so when players arrive at the stadium, any stadium across the us, it's usually sort of this gray back of house space. And what we did was we installed neon all over the wall as the backdrop. And so it gave our players the sense of pride as they're walking in where they see this huge fabulous Las Vegas neon sign, and then they get a bit of a swagger. And then we partnered with GQ to cover sort of the fit that the players are wearing because that's a whole thing, this sort of new cultural moment where you've got the intersection of professional sports and these athletes in fashion. And so GQ wants to cover that. And so now the backdrop for all of this is the fabulous Las Vegas neon sign that we installed.(14:22):And so then CVS and ESPN want to cover it because they're like, oh, what's going on with the Vegas tunnel walk? And so every time Vegas shows up, we want to make sure that we're sort of breaking through the clutter. We're doing something very unique, bold and different, and whatever we do, it's sort of Vegas worthy. So I guess another channel is outdoor. We don't just buy outdoor. We worked with media partners to find these super high impact spectacular units that just command attention. So around the corner, in Times Square, we have this huge 3D board where you've got a 3D view of the iconic welcome to Las Vegas sign that rotates and dice come out, chips come out, an F1 race car comes out, right? It's a showstopper. And when you walk into Times Square, you see people taking pictures of advertising and that blows your mind.(15:21):And then on the other side of the country, we've got an actual neon installation on Sunset Boulevard. So we took, quite frankly, one of the ideas behind the campaign is let's take the neon and export it. Let's take our Neon National. And so we've got these big neon relics all across the us and so this one on Sunset Boulevard is spectacular. And then you walk across any of our resorts in Las Vegas and you see our Neon Signs Launch week. We took over all of our, well in our top 10 markets, we took over our digital outdoor boards and we had a roadblock for the whole week of launch. So just doing these big spectacular moments to capture the attention of our viewers. Wow,Damian Fowler (16:08):That's a lot that you're doing a tremendous amount, but on the other side of it, how are you kind of measuring and tracking all of these moments that you've created?Kate Wik (16:18):Yeah, I think measurement is incredibly important for any brand. We are actually consistently in market every single week with a research tracker, a brand health tracker. We've been doing it for decades. Making sure that we're keeping a finger on the pulse of our consumer is really important to us. So before we launched the campaign, obviously we tested it to see, number one, does it break through? Does it resonate? Does it deliver on the message of escape? Does it make people want to go to Las Vegas? It actually tested stronger than any other campaign that we've tested, and we test all of our campaigns. So that was pretty exciting. And then post-launch, again, we're in the market every single week. We found that we continue to uptick in terms of likability of the campaign, the campaign that makes you want to travel to Las Vegas. Those metrics are really important to us, intent to travel, and so it's continued to climb every single week since we've been in market. That's really strong. I think outside of traditional campaign testing, something that we consistently do is social listening, and so understanding what the current conversation is on social, I had mentioned this summer was a little bit rough. There was a lot of negativity out there for us. What we found was we had peaked in terms of negativity online in, gosh, in August. We launched Campaign in September, and that number has dramatically reduced, which is fantastic. It goes back to this point of you have to constantly be talking and driving your own narrative.(18:01):Otherwise if there's a void, others are going to fill it for you. That's was aIlyse Liffreing (18:05):Quick turnaround time too fromKate Wik (18:07):InIlyse Liffreing (18:07):August to launching inKate Wik (18:08):September. Absolutely. So a couple weeks. So I would say early August was peak and then Campaign formally launched September 4th, but working with our property partners to seed components of the campaign before, that was a big part of it as well. And then I think a very tactical measurement is we launched actually the first ever destination wide sale, so we called it the Fabulous Five Day Sale. Our campaign is Welcome to Fabulous, so fabulous five day sale. We wanted to make sure that we were putting a spotlight on the value that exists across the destination. And what we found was we drove four times the amount of website volume that we normally do to visit las vegas.com and that we actually were driving more referrals, so people were coming in to see what these deals were, what the sale was, this first ever limited sale, and then the traffic, the referral traffic that we were sending out to the booking engines of each of our property partners. That was 120 times the normal weekly average that we have in terms of, oh my gosh, yeah, referral, wait. So really unbelievable. It was kind of mind blowing for us in terms of the results of that. Nice.Ilyse Liffreing (19:28):And what was the reception from businesses in Las Vegas too, because that involved all of them?Kate Wik (19:34):Absolutely. Yeah. We don't launch a campaign without the support of our property partners. The reception was fabulous to use a cliche, incredibly fabulous. They leaned into it, you'll see part of the campaign. We created these neon elements and literally handed over this toolkit to our property partners so they can push out on all of their digital signage, on all of their marketing elements, sort of reflections of the campaign work as well and tie into it.Damian Fowler (20:05):Great. Just out of curiosity, is the campaign driven from the ground up by businesses or does it come top down as it were, from what your office, what's the kind of interaction?Kate Wik (20:19):Yeah. Well, the interaction is we are the DMO, the destination marketing organization for Las Vegas. So what we do is we work closely with our property partners to understand what's the business needs, what are the trends they're seeing. We do research and provide them top level trends, and then we work with them on what do we need the advertising to accomplish, and then we develop the campaigns. We're funded by them. We're actually funded by a room tax, which is paid by our visitors. And so there is complete coordination with our property partners, and we really do all of the upper funnel marketing for them. That's kind of the role we play for them.Damian Fowler (21:00):Interesting. Yeah. Yeah. I want to ask you, actually, I guess this is a big picture question. Are there other big cities that kind of have similar outreach or similar marketing campaigns, or are you unique in lots of ways?Kate Wik (21:15):I think the big destinations like New York, la, they will have a tourism authority within their destination that we'll do it for them. I think what's unique about Las Vegas is how we're funded. Again, it is through this room tax. And so generally, I'm not out there every day trying to drum up membership funds or anything. Our job is to go market the destination 365 days a year. That is why we exist. And so I think other destinations have something similar, but not quite the structure or the support behind it. And I think what is unique for Las Vegas is tourism is the number one economic driver for southern Nevada, and so we're the engine behind that. We have to make sure we're continuing to fuel that. Tourism represents 55 million or 55 billion, excuse me, in direct economic impact. That's visitors coming, spending fueling the local economy. And so the role we play matters. The advertising that we do matters because it fuels the entire ecosystem and the economic climate for Southern Nevada. Wow.Damian Fowler (22:33):Another quick question, follow up question there because you keep making me think of things. You have a lot of international visitors. Do you have a sense of where the majority of them are comingKate Wik (22:42):From? Yeah. Yeah. So international visitors are really important to us. Interesting. Canada's typically is our number one market. We have seen a decrease this year from our Canadian visitors. That's true for the US overall. We love our neighbors to the north and we welcome them back. But Canada is generally number one. Mexico is number two. Mexico is still going strong. They've actually seen growth year over year. UK is our number three market. We love our UK visitors and our partnership with F1 continues to grow that, which is phenomenal. And then interesting, our fourth market is actually Australia, and we don't have a direct flight there today, but it's an easy stopover from la. But the Australians and the Aussies, they love coming to Las Vegas. Great cultural alignment, but in general, we love all of our international visitors, and it's about anywhere from 10 to 15% of our overall visitor mix,Damian Fowler (23:46):So Cool.Ilyse Liffreing (23:47):Well, so along with just how many changes Las Vegas has seen, how would you, I guess, describe the expectations around hospitality and how that has changed over the years?Kate Wik (23:59):Gosh, hospitality, not unlike marketing, it's really fueled by tech innovation. Everything from keyless check-in, you can check in on your phone, you can use your phone as your key. All of these things have been unbelievable accelerants to a great experience, but that's across the board in every city, across the world. Technology has fueled that. I think what's unique for Las Vegas is actually doubling down on the core of who we are. And that's about service, and that's about kind of going back to the brand promise of the campaign where the welcome to fabulous Las Vegas isn't just a sign. It is the brand promise of the experience you're going to have here. And before we launched the campaign, we actually went around to all the CEOs and all the presidents of all our resort property partners to say and to remind them, we're going to launch this campaign, we're going to go back to the roots of Las Vegas. And the roots of that is hospitality, and it's about making every individual feel like somebody special that is so uniquely Las Vegas. You can walk into a circus, circus, an Excalibur, and have this mind blowing unbelievable experience. You could also walk into a Bellagio, an aria, a fountain blue, and have a mind blowing unbelievable experience. It's not based on your economic value or your financial worth. It's based on who you are as a visitor coming. We're going to deliver that unbelievable experience, and that is service related, hospitality related for us.Ilyse Liffreing (25:39):Very cool. So what's next then? How are you planning to build on the success?Kate Wik (25:44):I think for us, welcome to Fabulous is not just like an A Flash in the Pan ad campaign. What we intended to do was create a marketing platform that will just stand the test of time that will continue to iterate off of it. We have three big announcements, not yet announced, but still coming out later this year that just continue to build on this platform. So it's a platform for us as the DMO, but it's also a platform for our property partners to continue to iterate because it is so unique to us.Damian Fowler (26:20):Now we've got some kind of quickfire questions now we've looked at that bigKate Wik (26:24):Picture.Damian Fowler (26:25):What are you obsessed with figuring out right now?Kate Wik (26:29):I am obsessed with figuring out how you hack the social algorithms. And I think what's super interesting is something that can go viral that isn't necessarily representative of the brand or the experience that you have. And so really making sure that for us, it's fueling a ton of content out there to make sure that we're dominating what that narrative is. And that's not just from brand voice, it's influencers or whatever, but that social algorithms I think is really important forDamian Fowler (27:05):Brands. Yeah, absolutely. I would love to figure that out too. It seems like a kind of a magic unlock.Ilyse Liffreing (27:11):Yes. Right.Damian Fowler (27:14):Okay.Ilyse Liffreing (27:15):This year you are included on the Forbes list of 50 Fierce Global leaders.Kate Wik (27:20):Yes.Ilyse Liffreing (27:20):Congratulations. Thank you. What is one piece of wisdom you'd pass on to other marketers?Kate Wik (27:27):Oh gosh. Constant learning, constant iteration. Nothing is ever done, right? You put something out in the world, there's always a chance to continue to iterate and learn and get feedback and continue to push it further. Yeah.Damian Fowler (27:44):Another is ai, a marketer's friend.Kate Wik (27:46):Yeah, absolutely. But actually, let's be careful with that. It's a friend, but it's like a starting point, right? I think using it as information, as research, as sort of an input but not a final output is really important.Damian Fowler (28:01):I like that. That distinction is important.Ilyse Liffreing (28:03):One last fun one for you, maybe outside of the Brad Pitt movie from the summer. What's your favorite movie set in LasKate Wik (28:12):Vegas? Oh, gosh. I love Oceans 11. I mean, how can you not? I mean, it's still Brad Pitt, butDamian Fowler (28:20):Oh, yeah.Kate Wik (28:20):But it's an icon. He can be at anything, everything.Ilyse Liffreing (28:27):And that'sDamian Fowler (28:27):It for this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (28:29):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by Love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (28:36):And remember,Kate Wik (28:37):If you're not actively talking about your brand day in and day out, you create room for others to create their own narrative.Damian Fowler (28:45):I'm Damian, and I'm Ilyse, and we'll see you next time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray joins Sarah to discuss how the Las Vegas Aces turned their season around and secured dynasty status, why Becky Hammon is the best coach she’s ever had, and how becoming a mom has helped her master the art of letting go. Plus, dishing the dirt on the NWSL, sending coastal elites to the middle of America, and… do you smell cupcakes? Read ESPN’s NWSL GM survey here Read Annie Costabile’s story on the WPBL here Check out highlights from DT’s “The Link” episode with Paige Bueckers here Watch the trailer for “Breathe Through It with Monique Billings” here Pick up an “Underdog My A**” t-shirt here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBA season officially ended on October 10th...when the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. Last year...the WNBA released their financials before the end of the WNBA Finals. With the WNBA announcing a loss of $40 million. For some reason...Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA have yet to release their financials for the 2025 WNBA season. We discuss the lack of transparency in the WNBA...and question why Cathy Engelbert has yet to release financials. We come up with a possible reason...as to why WNBA financials haven't been released. We also explain why the WNBA is in a lose/lose...and question if the growth in the WNBA is sustainable. USE PROMO CODE BTL15 TO SAVE 15% WITH ITS GRILL 30: https://itsgrill30.com

Two-time WNBA champion Dana Evans joins Khristina to break down her rise from Gary, Indiana, to winning titles with the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces. She talks about stepping into star-studded rosters, making her mark in the Finals, and proving her impact on every team she’s joined — sharing what it takes to keep winning at the highest level. Want more women’s basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram @ICYMIwithKW and X @ICYMIwithKW and for more on Khristina, follow her on Instagram @khristinawilliams Let us know what you think of the show by leaving a rating and a review! CREDITS Executive Producers: Nikki Ettore Jessie Katz Tyler Klang Jonathan Strickland Producer: Buffy Gorrilla Producer & Editor: Tari Harrison Host: Khristina WilliamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Las Vegas Aces actually did it. Their 3rd championship in 4 years. Nobody expected the Aces ' season to end like this. At All Star Break the team was 0.500 and hovering around the 8th seed. Then they loss by 53 to the Minnesota Lynx and something shifted. The Aces ended the regular season 15-0. After a tough playoff run, they swept the Mercury in the finals. We are witnessing a dynasty and Yana from The Committee Sports Group joins us to breakdown exactly what we've just witnessed.0:00 - Intros1:04 - Aces' season was a rollercoaster5:12 - Chelsea Gray still got it!11:25 - Thought process behind the NaLyssa Smith trade26:00 - Ups and downs of the Aces defense/playoff matchups36:30 - Who should Vegas protect in the expansion draft?40:20 - Who should Vegas be targeting in free agency?50:23 - Potential Vegas targets in the 2026 WNBA draft54:35 - How long until Chelsea Gray passes the torch?56:34 - Aces plot armor/WNBA guard talk1:01:09 - Coaching observations/Keeping the middy alive1:13:45 - The Aces made all our tweets look bad1:15:58 - Final thoughtshttps://linktr.ee/pullup3 | Distributed via SteadyHype Studios

This week's episode blends reflection, rhythm, and real talk as the crew honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month while diving deep into what's shaping music, culture, and conversation right now. The show opens with a nod to survivors and advocates fighting breast cancer, followed by a spooky season spin—breaking down songs that sound innocent but have eerie undertones. From there, the team unpacks Rolling Stone's Top 250 Songs of the 21st Century, debating who was snubbed and who earned their spot. In music talk, they explore the growing EDM–Hip Hop crossover, the rise of Florida's rap scene, and a hot “what-if”: Would DJ Khaled still be a superstar if he only worked with local Florida artists? The conversation keeps flowing with dream Verzuz battles between Cash Money and No Limit, Shannon Sharpe's pivot to hip-hop interviews, and Mona's appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast. They also celebrate A'Ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on their WNBA championship win and question whether artists' back-to-back touring schedules signal a recession-era hustle. Culturally, the hosts weigh in on whether Black Americans should attend Caribbean Carnival, the growing trend of creative directors overtaking actual designers, and the heartbreaking disappearance of Kada Scott, a 23-year-old woman from Philadelphia. Finally, the crew revisits the decline of mystery in fame, Ayesha Curry's viral podcast comments, and favorite homecoming moments from the past weekend — rounding out an episode that's equal parts awareness, analysis, and entertainment.

With a championship parade happening this evening in Las Vegas, coaching hires happening, and CBA negotiations ongoing, we put a bow on the WNBA season that was with Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic and Richard Cohen. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*5:00am: When were you surprised by/not prepared for the “after?” *6:00am: What's the messiest your pet or kid has ever gotten? “You know you're a local when…” *7:00am: Las Vegas Aces' Dana Evans *8:00am: Standing Up at Alanis Morissette Concert, Who's The Boss Game with Our Boss

2x WNBA Champion Dana Evans confirms the smack talk against the Phoenix Mercury during the Championship games, who she thinks will be the drunkest at the championship parade, and why this win is different than winning her first WNBA Championship with the Chicago Sky

You know him and you love him! That's right, Danny Foxworth comes through to talk about yet another one of his favorite teams winning a championship! Just a couple of months ago, the Las Vegas Aces looked like they were in the midst of a lost season. Danny talks about watching them go from that to a historic win streak to WNBA champs! We also go playoff series by playoff series and break down just how they pulled it off. And you know we talk about the MVP season of fellow South Carolina native A'ja Wilson! Also, I couldn't have Danny on the show in October without talking baseball! He goes over how his predictions are holding up, what's surprised him, and what he's thought of the action up to this point. Most importantly, he tells me whether or not my Dodgers are going to be okay! Tap in!Want more of what I'm doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: https://theshownotes.beehiiv.com/For more from Danny: Follow his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9tE9KG1hMxquEfUDUrDLTAFollow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfoxworth843/?hl=enSearch him up wherever you listen to podcasts:-”At The Plate with Danny Foxworth” for all of your baseball needs-”Since We Last Spoke with Danny Foxworth” for life advice, dope interviews, and everything in between-”Growing Up Lowcountry with Danny and Liz” for a look at how Charleston was before hotels took over-”A Wick-ed Good Time” for the candle review podcast you didn't know you neededThe Rundown: 00:00 Intro01:07 An awful first half of the season03:36 How Danny became an Aces fan and lineup changes07:51 Seattle Storm Series11:10 A battle with the Indiana Fever18:31 Cruising through the WNBA Finals22:41 Can Danny's Carolina Panthers win a Super Bowl?27:44 Nothing better than October baseballDon't forget to support Catch Da Beat Apparel Co.! Website: https://catchdabeatapparel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catchdabeatapparel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchdabeatapparel/ Listen to the Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers podcast at: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-arc-with-brandon-silvers/id1611971780 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LeRaBW3J2yJSA0kU4WS3j Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84M2Q2NjBlMC9w b2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/byabrandonsilvers Send us an email at: beyondthearc843@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at: BeyondTheArc843 Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers breaks down today's hottest sports topics in a way that makes sense whether you're a rookie or a vet! Tune in to hear in-depth analysis, unique commentary, and more! Follow BTA on Twitter @BeyondTheArc843! For more from Brandon, follow him on Bluesky @brandonsilvers.bsky.social and on Instagram/Threads @thebrandonsilvers!

The Alley Oop Basketball Show is back!  Hosted by Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick, this week's episode is packed with hot takes and hilarious moments. The crew breaks down whether the Las Vegas Aces are officially a dynasty after their latest run, reacts to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert getting booed during the trophy ceremony , and drops their early NBA Championship predictions. Plus, Juju and Trysta debate Devin Carter's viral hair, and roast the wild ones who actually bet on preseason games  Subscribe for more hoops talk, weekly laughs, and spicy takes! #AcesDynasty #AlleyOopShow #JujuGotti #TrystaKrick #WNBA #NBA #BasketballPodcast #LasVegasAces #CathyEngelbert #NBAPredictions #DevinCarter #SportsTalk #BasketballShow #NBA2025 #BasketballFans #SportsComedy #PreseasonBets #DLSHoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone. We are back after another Pat Bev tweet shook up the internet when he claimed that the Aces could beat an NBA team. The NBA offseason is coming to a close and the Bucks add another Antetokounmpo brother to the squad. Pat goes to bat for Russ, we rank the 6-10th best players in the league, and does Dave Portnoy have a problem with where Pat and Rone sit on the plane? Subscribe to the pod, luv gang ADS: -- Gametime: Download the Gametime app today and use code PATBEV for $20 off your first purchase -- New Amsterdam Vodka: Find your wins with New Amsterdam Vodka -- BodyArmor: Hydrate Hard with BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. and grab yours today at your local 7-Eleven convenience store. -- DraftKings: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 11/23/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 11/16/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. -- BlueChew: Use promo code PATBEV at https://bluechew.com for your first month FREE and pay five bucks for shipping.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/patbevpod

A few final thoughts on the Las Vegas Aces winning the 2025 WNBA Championship, then Christy Winters Scott and Cindy Brunson go BIG into college basketball with quick looks into the Big 10 and Big 12 Conferences. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Las Vegas Aces are your 2025 WNBA Champs…again! The dynasty is official. The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury to snag their third WNBA title in four years. A'ja Wilson proved, once again, why she's the league's MVP with clutch shots, 30-point games, and pure dominance. We're reliving all the best moments from locker room champagne showers to press conference gems and handing out our own end-of-season awards including Best Dressed, Best Friends, and “Most Likely to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse.” Then we shift gears to the track and field. Athlos NYC brought elite competition, huge prize purses, and serious speed. Tune in for hot takes, highlights, and laughs.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. 

On this special episode of YM3, we welcome back Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets and WNBA legend Sue Bird! Cam and Sue discuss the Las Vegas Aces defeating the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA championship, A'ja Wilson's dominance and if she gets the respect she deserves, and the other key contributors on the Aces like Jewell Loyd, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. They also talk about Napheesa Collier's recent comments regarding commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the larger state of the WNBA as a whole, and why this WNBA offseason will get so crazy with the majority of the league becoming free agents. Then, they discuss Cam's offseason move the the Denver Nuggets and have a fascinating discussion about the challenges of adapting to a new team in both the NBA and WNBA, as well as how great Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are. This bonus episode of The Young Man & the Three is presented by Quest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones dive into the Tuesday podcast by taking a look at a Southwest Division stacked with talent, starting with the Houston Rockets, who feature a potentially strong combo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson causing havoc for opposing teams.Later in the show, Nekias & Steve share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, with Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama returning and looking to make an impact for their squads after last season was largely a lost one for both. They then discuss how the addition of Cooper Flagg to the Mavericks could potentially be a game-changer for the division and help elevate the Mavs to a higher level.The guys wrap the episode by talking about the possible impact of having a fully healthy Zion Williamson for the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as naming their X-factors for the team this season. Finally, Nekias & Steve examine the Las Vegas Aces' sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, securing their third title in four years. 1:41 – Houston Rockets preview24:46 – Memphis Grizzlies preview40:28 – Dallas Mavericks preview57:20 – San Antonio Spurs preview1:14:54 – New Orleans Pelicans preview1:25:03 – Aces win WNBA title

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones dive into the Tuesday podcast by taking a look at a Southwest Division stacked with talent, starting with the Houston Rockets, who feature a potentially strong combo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson causing havoc for opposing teams.Later in the show, Nekias & Steve share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, with Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama returning and looking to make an impact for their squads after last season was largely a lost one for both. They then discuss how the addition of Cooper Flagg to the Mavericks could potentially be a game-changer for the division and help elevate the Mavs to a higher level.The guys wrap the episode by talking about the possible impact of having a fully healthy Zion Williamson for the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as naming their X-factors for the team this season. Finally, Nekias & Steve examine the Las Vegas Aces' sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, securing their third title in four years. 1:41 – Houston Rockets preview24:46 – Memphis Grizzlies preview40:28 – Dallas Mavericks preview57:20 – San Antonio Spurs preview1:14:54 – New Orleans Pelicans preview1:25:03 – Aces win WNBA title

In this episode of the Big Shot Bob Podcast, Robert Horry and his co-hosts discuss a variety of topics including Robert's experience getting traded to the Lakers, rainy California weather, the surprising playoff performance of the Seattle Mariners, and the passing of singer D'Angelo. The group also addresses the challenges athletes face with public and private boundaries, LeBron James' recent sciatica injury, and the potential impact on the Lakers. They dive into Kawhi Leonard's anticipated healthy season and the dynamics of professional athlete families with the Antetokounmpo brothers. Additionally, they analyze the possibility of Lauri Markkanen leaving Utah, praise the Las Vegas Aces' dominance in the WNBA, and marvel at the extensive achievements of A'ja Wilson. College football picks and a fun game called '40 Ball' round out the episode.   00:00 Introduction 01:31 Seattle Mariners and Baseball Talk 02:20 D'Angelo's Passing and Private Battles 06:29 LeBron's Sciatica and Lakers Roster 11:50 LeBron's Retirement Speculations 18:50 Shit Talk in the NBA 24:36 Kawhi Leonard's Health and Clippers 26:18 Antetokounmpo Brothers in the NBA 28:46 Lauri Markkanen's Future in Utah 31:54 Las Vegas Aces and A'ja Wilson's Legacy 33:50 Analyzing Player Development 34:22 Debating Player Influence 35:28 Celebrating the Aces' Success 36:44 James Franklin's Buyout Clause 41:09 College Football Picks and Predictions 51:53 Big Shot of the Week 53:22 40 Ball: Did They Play Past 40?

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Retro Escapes a massive "decades themed" park was announced for Las Vegas. While this new Vegas theme park project does not have land or solid investment, it has an experienced design team, tons of concept art and a dream. Is this project going to make it to the finish line or is just another Vegas "dream project" that will never happen? In other news the Las Vegas Aces have won their 3rd championship in four years. At the same time UNLV is already bowl eligible starting the season 6-0. This comes at a time when concession prices at Vegas sports venues are going down! We also discuss: a $5K ghost hunting casino competition, the best hotels in Vegas, an update on the Guitar Tower, No Doubt coming to the Sphere and why Golden Gate's open bar promotion is proving to be very popular. Episode Guide 0:00 Flooding again in Vegas 0:25 Best hotels in Las Vegas according to CNT 2:35 Cheaper food/drink prices at Vegas sports venues 4:17 UNLV's incredible season so far - Bowl eligible already! 5:48 Alien Conference coming to Pahrump 7:25 $5K ghost hunting giveaway at El Cortez 9:03 Golden Gate's open bar & free play plus juicy rumor 11:10 Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions once again 13:00 Guitar Tower Update - This thing is HUGE 14:29 The views from Hard Rock's guitar tower 15:19 Retro Escapes - A new Vegas theme park? 17:21 Is Retro Escapes a project that could actually be built? 18:35 Sphere lands No Doubt 20:40 Has the Vegas Sphere finally hit its stride?   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

The WNBA Finals ended in a win for the Las Vegas Aces. It's their third championship in four years. Now, attention in the league has turned to a different countdown.  The players union and WNBA administrators contract expires at the end of October. Negotiations have been tough so far. Some players, most notably Lynx star Napheesa Collier, have gone public with their frustrations with leadership.  Adam Minter has been thinking and writing about Collier's role in this moment for the WNBA. He's a sports business writer for Bloomberg Opinion, and is based in Minnesota. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what Collier has said and what she'll do next.

The Las Vegas Aces won their third championship, and the WNBA world now turns fully to the tumultuous CBA negotiations. College basketball is coming, which means the SEC is back, and of course, the defending champions, the UConn Huskies! Chelsea Leite and Tyler DeLuca break it all down in this episode.HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys start by giving more rules about being near the grill. Dre then gives his top 5 and some teams make their first appearance. In quick hits, they discuss the Las Vegas Aces winning the WNBA championship, Brain Branch punching Juju Smith-Schuster, Tua throwing his teammates under the bus and Penn State firing their head coach, James Franklin. In Rule Breakers, they discuss Stephen A Smith being checked by Serena's husband, a fan suing Lebron, and Mark Sanchez being a victim and a suspect at the same time and more! Enjoy!

The Las Vegas Aces win their 3rd WNBA Championship! The All-WNBA Teams were announced, and more with Brittany Carper and Richard Cohen. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The episode kicks off with the hosts, Bison, Milk, Pope, and House, discussing the recent trend of coaches being fired in college and NFL football. Milk expresses his frustration with the University of Florida's interim president for not firing Billy Napier, despite a seemingly low buyout. Pope then brings up Rico Dowdle's departure from the Cowboys, wanting to understand what happened and how to retain talented players. House criticizes Kevin Patullo, the Eagles' offensive coordinator, blaming him for recent losses and Jalen Hurts' interception. Bison adds his "punchable face" pick, Tyreke Stevenson, a Bears cornerback who made a costly error last year. The conversation then shifts to NFL week 6, with House expressing annoyance at the Steelers' consistent winning record and the Cowboys' embarrassing loss to the Panthers. Pope attributes the Cowboys' struggles to their defense and the trade of Micah.   The discussion moves to college football, with Milk highlighting the surprising success of the University of Indiana and their impressive coach. House and Pope debate James Franklin's future at Penn State, with concerns about his inability to win big games and the financial implications of his buyout. The SEC is then covered, with the Red River Rivalry between OU and Texas, Georgia's narrow escape against Auburn, and upcoming big games for Ole Miss and Alabama. Milk criticizes Billy Napier's coaching at Florida, while House and Pope discuss the potential for Urban Meyer or Lane Kiffin to take over. The episode concludes with rapid-fire segments, including punchable faces, buzzer beaters, and shout-outs, covering topics like the Las Vegas Aces' WNBA dynasty, F1 racing, college basketball polls, and the Army 10-Miler.

Husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer on a mission to help others; Planning for retirement at any age; Las Vegas Aces sweep Phoenix Mercury in WNBA finals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA TODAY National Correspondent Michael Collins tells us about one family's fight to bring hostage loved ones home.Gazans trek to their ruined homes, as Trump plans a visit to the Middle East amid a ceasefire.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down President Donald Trump's mass layoffs of federal workers.Trump announces an additional 100% tariff on China imports.19 people are unaccounted for after an explosion at an explosive manufacturing plant in Tennessee.The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions. Where do they rank among the all-time best teams?The Seattle Mariners win an epic extra innings game to make their first ALCS since 2001.It's National Coming Out Day.Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Send us a textMr. Bell gives a quick reaction to game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Gives loves to the Las Vegas Aces. Questions the officiating of the league and more.Youtube to https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPIs6Ko7BCc9l5jlE5AbAUqZ0gAOhmuq- https://mixed-vibez-drip.printify.me/

A'ja Wilson DOMINATES Game 3 of the WNBA Finals!  The Las Vegas Aces' superstar put on a CLINIC — owning the court and proving why she's one of the best in the game. Meanwhile, Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally struggled to find rhythm  as the Mercury just couldn't keep up.  On this episode of Alley Oop, hosts Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down every highlight, the intensity of Game 3, and what's next for the WNBA Finals. From A'ja's monster performance to the Mercury's defensive breakdowns — we've got all the takes, all the laughs, and all the hoops talk you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones kick off this Friday podcast reacting to the Las Vegas Aces' 90-88 last second win over the Phoenix Mercury to go up 3-0 in a WNBA Finals series that may end tonight in Arizona. The guys break down A'ja Wilson's impressive 34 point performance and what the Mercury can do to avoid a sweep on Friday night. They also break down the recently announced WNBA All-Defensive Teams which A'ja Wilson, Alanna Smith, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier & Gabby Williams nominated to the first team.Later in the show, Nekias & Steve break down the NBA's Southeast division heading into the 2025-2026 season. Will the Orlando Magic take advantage of a wounded Eastern Conference and elevate deeper into the playoffs with Desmond Bane joining Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and company? Are the Miami Heat able to get out of the muddled middle or will they be a trade deadline seller?Finally, the guys break down some injury news affecting both conferences. First and foremost, LeBron James will miss at least the first 2-3 weeks of the season with a right sciatica. For the first time ever, LeBron will miss a season opener, which will just feel strange all around. How will Lakers fans and the league as a whole react?Also, the hits just keep on coming for the Indiana Pacers as T.J. McConnell will also miss at least 4 weeks to start the season with a right hamstring injury. With Tyrese Haliburton already out with an Achilles injury suffered in last June's Finals Game 7, can the Pacers backcourt catch a break?(0:00) - Aces take Finals Game 3, what will happen in Game 4?(23:45) - Orlando Magic season preview(39:05) - Atlanta Hawks season preview(50:40) - Miami Heat season preview(1:03:00) - Charlotte Hornets season preview(1:11:10) - Washington Wizards season preview(1:18:50) - LeBron James to miss opening 2-3 weeks of season(1:23:10) - Indiana Pacers injuries keep stacking upIf you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot 

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones kick off this Friday podcast reacting to the Las Vegas Aces' 90-88 last second win over the Phoenix Mercury to go up 3-0 in a WNBA Finals series that may end tonight in Arizona. The guys break down A'ja Wilson's impressive 34 point performance and what the Mercury can do to avoid a sweep on Friday night. They also break down the recently announced WNBA All-Defensive Teams which A'ja Wilson, Alanna Smith, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier & Gabby Williams nominated to the first team.Later in the show, Nekias & Steve break down the NBA's Southeast division heading into the 2025-2026 season. Will the Orlando Magic take advantage of a wounded Eastern Conference and elevate deeper into the playoffs with Desmond Bane joining Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and company? Are the Miami Heat able to get out of the muddled middle or will they be a trade deadline seller?Finally, the guys break down some injury news affecting both conferences. First and foremost, LeBron James will miss at least the first 2-3 weeks of the season with a right sciatica. For the first time ever, LeBron will miss a season opener, which will just feel strange all around. How will Lakers fans and the league as a whole react?Also, the hits just keep on coming for the Indiana Pacers as T.J. McConnell will also miss at least 4 weeks to start the season with a right hamstring injury. With Tyrese Haliburton already out with an Achilles injury suffered in last June's Finals Game 7, can the Pacers backcourt catch a break?(0:00) - Aces take Finals Game 3, what will happen in Game 4?(23:45) - Orlando Magic season preview(39:05) - Atlanta Hawks season preview(50:40) - Miami Heat season preview(1:03:00) - Charlotte Hornets season preview(1:11:10) - Washington Wizards season preview(1:18:50) - LeBron James to miss opening 2-3 weeks of season(1:23:10) - Indiana Pacers injuries keep stacking upIf you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot 

The Las Vegas Aces take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury into tonight's Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. Jamie Steyer Johnson is joined by Seerat Sohi, of The Ringer, to preview tonight's matchup. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2 of John and Lance with John Granato and Lance Zierlein! The Aggies have a 90% 3PT shooter ... in practice Will Hardy and the Jazz are probably tanking again Are the Las Vegas Aces one of the biggest modern dynasties? Del learns new words from The Sopranos

Steph Curry and Victor Wembanyama will both suit up for their second preseason outings tonight. We have details on how many minutes Curry will play and why nobody knows what to expect from Victor Wembanyama. Speaking of a walking highlight reel.. We'll get our first look at Kevin Durant on the floor in H-Town as he kicks off makes his Rockets debut to kick off year 19... But all things considered... that's just preseason basketball... Tonight in the W, we have game 3 of the finals!!! ...We are watching the GOAT author her career in real time. 4x MVP A'ja Wilson - looking to propel the Las Vegas Aces to take a commanding 3 game lead over the triple double queen Alyssa Thomas and the PHX Mercury.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow: Ros Gold-Onwude gives Angel McCoughtry her flowers for being the only player to average at least 30 points per game in a Finals series and her Legend status. Then, they break down what is going right for the Las Vegas Aces and what could be going better for the Phoenix Mercury. How is the Aces' bench outplaying the Mercury's bench? Does championship experience impact the game? Next, Ros gives her DraftKings pick of the week. Lastly, they get to the bottom of the Cathy Engelbert, Napheesa Collier, and the CBA situation as of today. Can WNBA leadership rebuild trust with the players? Ros and Angel break down Cathy Engelbert's press conference. What does Adam Silver think of all of this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones examine how the Las Vegas Aces have taken a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury, and discuss potential adjustments ahead of Game 3 and beyond.On the NBA side, the guys begin their NBA season preview series with the Northwest division. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(:47) Introduction(1:04) WNBA Finals Game 2 recap(11:06) Did the Aces find something with A'ja Wilson's pick and roll?(19:06) Mercury in a must-win situation(22:39) Thunder season preview(38:18) Nuggets season preview(50:30) Timberwolves season preview(101:09) Trail Blazers season preview(1:10:29) Jazz season preview

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones examine how the Las Vegas Aces have taken a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury, and discuss potential adjustments ahead of Game 3 and beyond.On the NBA side, the guys begin their NBA season preview series with the Northwest division. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(:47) Introduction(1:04) WNBA Finals Game 2 recap(11:06) Did the Aces find something with A'ja Wilson's pick and roll?(19:06) Mercury in a must-win situation(22:39) Thunder season preview(38:18) Nuggets season preview(50:30) Timberwolves season preview(101:09) Trail Blazers season preview(1:10:29) Jazz season preview

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year's WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, discussing key matchups, schemes, lineups, X-Factors and more.On the NBA side, the guys give their opening preseason takeaways for the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, 76ers and Pelicans — with some Melbourne United love sprinkled in. Then, they discuss the supposed end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga, the Warriors filling out their roster, and the recent deals of Nikola Jovic with the Heat and Quentin Grimes with the Sixers.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(:32) Introduction(1:04) WNBA Finals Preview(14:34) Most interesting matchups between Aces and Mercury(27:35) WNBA Finals X-Factors(44:05) NBA Preseason: Knicks vs. Sixers(57:23) NBA Preseason: Pelicans vs. Melbourne United(106:46) Restricted Free Agency signings

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year's WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, discussing key matchups, schemes, lineups, X-Factors and more.On the NBA side, the guys give their opening preseason takeaways for the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, 76ers and Pelicans — with some Melbourne United love sprinkled in. Then, they discuss the supposed end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga, the Warriors filling out their roster, and the recent deals of Nikola Jovic with the Heat and Quentin Grimes with the Sixers.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(:32) Introduction(1:04) WNBA Finals Preview(14:34) Most interesting matchups between Aces and Mercury(27:35) WNBA Finals X-Factors(44:05) NBA Preseason: Knicks vs. Sixers(57:23) NBA Preseason: Pelicans vs. Melbourne United(106:46) Restricted Free Agency signings

The Las Vegas Aces are 4 wins away from their 3rd title in 4 years... After punching their ticket to the WNBA Finals and locking in a matchup with the Phoenix Mercury...Coming up.. As the 76ers and Knicks tipoff in Abu Dhabi for Thursday's exhibition, our Brian Windhorst updates us on Joel Embiid could return to the floor... The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga finally reach a deal as Shams shares who else will be joining Kuminga on the Warriors roster.. Donovan Mitchell's exclusive conversation with Marc Spears and explains how the Cavs plan to regroup after a disappointing playoff run last season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-28:27) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query sharing his thoughts on the way the Indiana Fever went out last night against the Las Vegas Aces. James Boyd from The Athletic and Fan Morning Show joins the program from the Colts complex to provide an update on some injuries for the Colts, highlights some players that he’s interested to see how they bounce back from a poor outing against the Rams, and shares what the status of Adonai Mitchell for this week is. (28:27-41:03) – Indianapolis Indians President & GM, Randy Lewandowski, makes an appearance on the program to discuss the decision to change their logos and uniforms to honor the baseball heritage of the franchise. He explains the thought process that went behind designing the logos, why right now was the right time to do it, and teases some other things that they are working on. (41:03-49:32) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the job that Stephanie White did this season to even put the Fever in a position to advance to the WNBA Finals. (49:32-1:12:04) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins Query & Company to discuss IU football and basketball. Jake asks Zach about what he has seen from Darian DeVries leading up to the start of the season and what type of style of basketball he wants to play. Zach also assesses if the Hoosiers can make the College Football Playoff with a loss at Oregon but recording a win at Penn State. Finally, Zach points out something he finds intriguing about next week’s game against Oregon. (1:12:04-1:21:53) – Earlier today, Shane Steichen was asked about Adonai Mitchell earning his spot for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and words versus actions with accountability. (1:21:53-1:34:05) – The one o’clock hour of the show concludes with Eddie asking Jake if the Adonai Mitchell situation is being completely overblown. Plus, he touches on last night’s game for the Fever. (1:34:05-2:01:03) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier makes an appearance on the program to preview this weekend’s game for the Boilermakers against Illinois and give his perspective on how the team has grown game to game in Barry Odom’s first year. Sam also discusses what he has seen so far from Purdue basketball in some practices, evaluates all the different options that Matt Painter has with lineups, and how Painter operates in the early parts of the season in practices. (2:01:03-2:08:06) – Jake and Eddie discuss how the perception of Cubs fans has changed since they won the World Series. Jake also asks Eddie some questions about the MLB playoffs. (2:08:06-2:18:18) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing Fast Times of Ridgemont High and JMV joining Jake Query in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WILD DAY in Sports! From the WNBA to college football to the NBA, the drama doesn't stop. Cheryl Reeve has been suspended, crushing the Minnesota Lynx's Finals hopes, while the Indiana Fever SHOCKED the Las Vegas Aces. In college football, chaos broke out as fans stormed the field during the Virginia game, creating an unforgettable scene. And in the NBA, breaking news: Anthony Davis revealed he must now permanently play with eyewear after an injury scare — changing the way we'll see him on the court forever. From the Lynx heartbreak, to the Fever's upset, to college field-storming madness, to Anthony Davis's bombshell — today's sports world is ALL. Drop your thoughts below — did the Lynx ever have a chance? Can the Fever sustain this energy? And how will AD adjust to his new look?#WNBA #CherylReeve #MinnesotaLynx #IndianaFever #LasVegasAces #AnthonyDavis #NBA #CollegeFootball #VirginiaFootball #SportsNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MPJ's comments are making waves after NBA Media Day — but that's just the start of today's wild hoops headlines. We dive into the fallout, plus a shocking move from the New York Liberty, who dumped head coach Sandy Brondello. We're also breaking down: -Breanna Turner's epically bad free throw moment-Zion Williamson's weight loss & the questions about his training habits-The Liberty's stunning decision to fire Coach Brondello-Who's got the edge in the WNBA Finals — the Las Vegas Aces or the Minnesota Lynx? If you're a fan of both the NBA and WNBA, this episode is packed with takes you won't want to miss.Alley Oop = your home for basketball news, WNBA highlights, NBA talk, culture, and unfiltered hoop debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WNBA is heating up and Alley Oop has you covered! Co-hosts Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick break down:    •    The Indiana Fever's shocking wins over the Atlanta Dream & Las Vegas Aces, powered by Kelsey Mitchell    •    The Minnesota Lynx comeback thriller vs. the Phoenix Mercury    •    A'ja Wilson's historic 4th MVP award    •    Caitlin Clark fined for her ref comments + Sophie Cunningham calling out the league    •    All the WNBA drama, reactions & what's next for hoops fans Alley Oop = your home for basketball news, WNBA highlights, NBA talk, culture, and unfiltered hoop debates. Don't forget to subscribe for all things hoops, WNBA, NBA, and basketball culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow: Ros is joined by the host of In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams and WNBA insider, Khristina Williams! They break down the significance of both Defensive Player of the Year winners, Minnesota Lynx's Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson. Next, how do they both handle the pressure of having a media vote for the End of Season Awards? Then, Breanna Stewart plays Game 2 against the Phoenix Mercury after spraining her MCL. Should she have stayed off the court? What was the weird energy in Barclays Center? Finally, Ros and Khristina give Seattle Storm's Dominique Malonga her flowers and her efforts to force a Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow: Ros flexes her New York Liberty championship ring to Angel McCoughtry, and together they break down what the Las Vegas Aces need to do with their eight-day break before playing the Minnesota Lynx. Is that too long of a break? Will they be rusty? Then, Breanna Stewart is sounding the alarm for the New York Liberty. With only four regular-season games left, is there enough time to right the ship? Then, Ros shares her WNBA pick of the week presented by DraftKings. Finally, Ros and Angel talk US Open and what is going on with Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Good Follow: Ros & Logan look into how the WNBA officials are prioritizing player safety, especially after the Sophie Cunningham injury, and what that could mean for Caitlin Clark's return. Then, they determine what the Las Vegas Aces are doing right and how the Golden State Valkyries can keep their momentum going. Finally, Logan shares her NWSL pick of the week presented by DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices