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It was quite a weekend in the WNBA – and we're here to break it down. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena dig into the details of Caitlin Clark's return on Saturday afternoon, when she led the Indiana Fever to victory against a previously undefeated New York Liberty. Then, the crew discusses Angel Reese's career-first triple-double, the Dallas Wings' blown opportunity against the Aces, and the Minnesota Lynx's continued leadership on matters of social importance. Plus, an update on the Sabreena Scale and the impact of recent games on the race for the Commissioner's Cup. Later on, Ben is joined by Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Officer for the New York Liberty, who shares the inside story on the origins of Ellie the Elephant, and what makes her such an icon. The crew wraps with Two Takes and a Fake._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:WNBA power rankings: Why the Indiana Fever's small lineup is working by Sabreena MerchantA classic Caitlin Clark performance showed the Fever's ceiling: Watch out, WNBA by Ben PickmanCaitlin Clark shines in return as Indiana Fever hand New York Liberty first loss of season by Sabreena Merchant and Ben PickmanLynx hold moment of silence in wake of Minnesota lawmaker's assassination by Chantel JenningsAngel Reese records first triple-double of career as Chicago tops Connecticut by Ben Pickman_________________Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comYou can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysing the Black Mirror episode Shut Up And Dance (2016), exploring the power of manipulation, the concept of technology and how someone can hid behind a screen to reveal others' secrets.Copyright to Two Takes

Analysing the 1998 drama, Hideous Kinky. An exploration on a mother needs to find more within herself for her children, and how her children and a romantic interest can place her on the right path.Copyright to Two Takes

Greg talks about and shares his thoughts on Prime Minister Carney's White House meeting with President Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg talks about and shares his thoughts on Prime Minister Carney's White House meeting with President Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zena, Ben, and Sabreena check in on the first few preseason WNBA games, then turn their attention to the league's first expansion team in over 15 years: the Golden State Valkyries. How did this team come together? What might the Valks' first season look like? And who will be their starting five? Next, they dive into the future of expansion in the W – Toronto, Portland, and beyond. Which cities are rumored to be the league's next team – or teams? What's the going rate for a WNBA team? And why do so many ownership groups have ties to the NBA? The crew rounds out the show with another rendition of Two Takes and a Lie._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________Get in touch: NoOffseason@theathletic.comFollow us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you put your faith into something, is it because you believe in it, or was told to? Religion is based upon believing in something beyond yourself, placing oneself as a patron of what its exclaims to be their truth. It doesn't mean it can be everyone's truth, but it interesting nonetheless. Heretic presents this engaging thought process through the act of questioning the concept of belief through choices, conversations, and apparent miracles. What would you say would define a miracle? If it were said and shown would you then believe in it? Or would your instincts tell you otherwise? Copyright to Two Takes

Alabama's senators express different attitudes about federal help for victims of the Los Angeles-area wildlife disasters. Also, we have a university president stepping down, the first University of Alabama Black faculty member's passing, the legal price of abandoning a boat, and new college football hall of famers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is strange but a beautiful thing that the film Into The Wild chose to begin by Chris' trek through the snow after being dropped off at a certain location. Why? Because the first person you see that wants to help Chris, is the actually the last person to see him alive. This person, like we will eventually see throughout the movie with almost everyone else, gives him contact information, another way, another path, another choice from the one he wants. And as driven, or as stubborn - depending on how you perceive it - Chris thanks them and moves on. His persistence drives him towards his goal, which he gets to, but what is more interesting is his thoughts about this, from the beginning of his journey, right to the end. Copyright to Two Takes

When we watch a film for the first time, we get an impression of it burned into our minds that we refuse to let go. Watch it a second, a third, and things begin to meld together, creating a new interpretation or appreciation for dialogue or characters, but most importantly, a character's point of view. The human psyche can present itself strange, unique and interchangeable. And like the clouds in Sils Maria, the Maloja Snake, a spectacular phenomenon of a cloud bank that winds its way through the Alpine pass like a snake, we too can change at a moment's notice. One moment, a sunny beautiful day, the next, the inevitable change of the seasons, the mist, the cloud, that can smother what was underneath it. And like the wind that blows up doing the night, and down the valley during the day, we too can contradict the typical direction of the winds, and ultimately ourselves. Copyright to Two Takes

Extract from W B Yeats poem 'The Song Of The Happy Shepherd" Copyright to Two Takes

It is not a battle, but rather a duet of science and religion through the connection of the eye, of the soul and of what happens after it leave our bodies. The story of I Origins filters these questions through one man's journey, through his facts, his instincts, and then through his connection of emotion. It is showing the man behind the mask of science, and how, through a personal adventure, some things cannot be explained so easily; leaving room for more questions, and only through a personal experience, can determine his own choice of believing what is shown to him or to ignore the signs. We can interpret much from his film, leaving room for the choice to believe and to have faith in our convictions. Copyright to Two Takes

What happens when we die? That is the real question. And within the film I Origins, latching unto the understanding of reincarnation through Hindu beliefs, it is the loss of each person that makes it harder to let go. We move on, but through Ian's shame of still feeling attracted to Sofi, even seven years after her death, shows that our minds attach ourselves to this hopelessness of feelings and emotions. There is a connection in life. So why can there not be a connection through death and rebirth? The concept of the mind, the soul, outside of the physical realm of our bodies, makes us question that there is surely more to life than this. The cycle of consequences, of Ian's actions, of Sofi's inactions, bring forth how connection can go further than our bodily selves. And in the film, it is represented beautifully through the eyes. Copyright to Two Takes

In the tales of Peter Pan, why is Hook always trying to go after Peter? Is it the usual aspect of child vs adult, child like wonder vs reality? Or does it have a darker theory where Hook is actually trying to save the Lost Boys from Peter Pan because of the loss of remembering where they come from, and the promise of never growing up in Never Never Land... Copyright to Two Takes

More lore can be found, if one looks for it, making the vicious underground world John has to go back to seem like Alice's fall in Wonderland. Charon, the Hotel Manager of the Continental, reminds John Wick of the importance of neutrality in his hotel, of no rule breaking, no killing or violence within the establishment on punishment of 'termination of club membership'. This can perhaps be like Papa Midnite's rules in his club in 2005's film 'Constantine'. Going further, Charon, in Greek Mythology, is the ferryman of Hades, the protector, of sorts, of the underworld. Hence, in the scene when John pays Charon in a gold coin, Charon places it in his pocket, as a payment for safe passage. Copyright to Two Takes

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Living on the outskirts of society, in the wilderness could seem like a dream. However, within this story of a father and daughter, it is simply a way of life. It can be observed that there was an unstoppable force driving Will, the father, to constantly move and change his routine, even his walking patterns. His daughter, Tom, trusts his insights and knowledge of how to survive without a second thought. In this trail of breadcrumbs, where we follow their story and understand their way of living, we watch Tom embrace the eventuality of change whilst Will cannot. There is this learning that although a parent in there for their child, it doesn't mean the child must think like their adult counterpart. Copyright to Two Takes

We all know about Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up. But what about the concept of Never Never Land? Why is it even called that? Is it so you can never forget the adventures you have with Peter, or is it so you can eventually forget about where you came from? Copyright to Two Takes

"...John Wick comes from a place where criminals rule. He comes from a place where underground overlords have eyes everywhere. Where criminal masterminds shower themselves in riches and greed. Where the only people 'that matter' are the ones that possess too much power. Where the only people left are either some of the planet's finest assassins or the scummiest dealers. John lives in a world where there is no humanity. No compassion. And certainly no mercy. He lives in a world corroded by sin. And dirt. And the only way to outmatch the dirt is to become even dirtier. And that's what makes Wick the most dangerous man alive. The underground overlords can't always see him. The criminal masterminds can't buy him. The thugs with too much power can't hide from him. The assassins certainly can't kill him. John Wick is what makes underground overlords look behind their back twice. John Wick is what makes masterminds shiver behind their gold. John Wick is what makes thugs with too much power feel weak. John Wick is what makes assassins feel powerless. So to answer your question, the boogeyman may haunt people's minds through nightmares...But even the boogeyman has a nightmare. And its name is Baba Yaga" Copyright to Two Takes

“Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas, from Interstellar (2014) Copyright to Two Takes

The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster Copyright to Two Takes

We come from a society that presents money as an important aspect of every day life. From the struggles of paying debt, the lack of opportunities or even disabilities that can get in our way, money can pretty much solve many problems. But at what cost? We watch eight individuals chosen from their lack of money and need of it, to be introduced to a game that allows them to get paid every minute. There is a timer for how long they are there and its up to them to entertain the silent and unseen audience in order to ramp up the timer. In a building where everything is fake, where food is given freely, but with strange rules that are absolute, it's a place that lets you buy literally anything. And a place where you can do almost anything to yourself, the environment, and scarily, to each other. Copyright to Two Takes

7F comes into the game reading the rules with intention and learning it's directive by small experiments, realising immediately that there are cameras in the room and the expense of even the smallest thing is heightened. His direction for the most part is figuring out the game's concept, becoming the voice of reason at the beginning, but then falling into old habits of submitting and compromising for the benefit of a safe spot by the time the higher floors become committed in their own importance. From 7F's intentions of a a shared community, others pick it up and create an almost capitalist society, until it becomes a dictatorship wherein, no-one is safe. Copyright to Two Takes

The idea of the Doppelgänger, particular in the film and literature, is seen as a cosmic occurrence when things are going wrong and nature needs to correct itself. Another self is seen, it is a mirrored image, with one being evil and one being good. Various films such as 'Another Me', and 'Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde' present this idea with a more theatrical quality with either nature (secret twins with spirits) or science (experiments with potions) being the catalyst behind the fight of good and evil. Copyright to Two Takes

“In your actions, don't procrastinate. In your conversations, don't confuse. In your thoughts, don't wander. In your soul, don't be passive or aggressive. In your life, don't be all about business.” -Marcus Aurelius Copyright to Two Takes

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them. Think constantly on the changes of the elements into each other, for such thoughts wash away the dust of earthly life.” - Marcus Aurelius Copyright to Two Takes

"You look lonely, I can fix that" we've all seen this scene. But the importance of it, the removal of the bandage symbolises the protective walls coming down, the revealing of the scars and the pain. Joe has lost Joi, he is not human because the memories were not his and so, he finally knows loss. And in this feeling, Joe becomes more than what he was made for. Copyright to Two Takes

This episode was chosen by a YouTuber. If there is a film you wish for me to analyse, let me know! Columbus presents what it would feel like to represent one's own feelings and memories in a physical form, like a building. When we choose to go places that remind us of feelings or memories, we strive for something that has meaning only to us. We sit in it's awe, in it's silence and float in its substance. We take a breath, and we pause, soaking in the atmosphere, the sites, the sounds, and let the mind wander to where it is that connects us to that place for all time. It's very personal, but also very impersonal in the way that people find the modernist buildings presented in the film as a whole, its history, it's substance, on a detached level. Here, in this story, we delve deeper in two opposing characters. One that attaches her feelings and memories to places not being able to let go, and another whom does not, and thus, struggles to attach his feelings about his father to his own through his father's work. Copyright to Two Takes

"To be, or not to be, that is the question:Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,Or to take arms against a sea of troublesAnd by opposing end them. To die—to sleep,No more; and by a sleep to say we endThe heart-ache and the thousand natural shocksThat flesh is heir to: 'tis a consummationDevoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;To sleep, perchance to dream..." Copyright to Two Takes

Vampires have always been a fascination of mine, but more so with their thoughts and feeling rather than the transformation or the blood lust. Only Lovers Left Alive invokes the feeling of Interview With The Vampire, with much less about the sparkling and questionable love triangle (like Twilight), and more about the quintessential emphasis on how they simply live. The characters, Adam and Eve, show us through intellectual thoughts and feelings how less is more, how loss can still hold true for someone who has experienced all of their lives and how morality can sometimes have to be placed on pause for the sake of survival. Copyright to Two Takes

"There is a pleasure in the pathless woods; There is a rapture on the lonely shore; There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in it's roar; I love not man less, But Nature more..." (By Lord Byron) (Into The Wild) Copyright to Two Takes

In a world blended with the sweetness of sugar and the vulgarity of violence, Bella takes a bite of both and discovers what it means to live again free from the societal pressures in an uncanny steam punk Victorian setting. From the confines of the family setting where social structures can create human perceptions, to the impact of coming into contact with the real world. We follow Bella, a unique individual, on a adventure that changes everything for her. Copyright to Two Takes

Time becomes non-linear, circular, like the retreat in Iceland. From Darby investigating the Silver Doe crimes in the past with Bill, and then investigating the murder of Bill in the hotel, it presents similar feelings of defeat, judgement, curiosity and more. The feelings circulate and are represented to show parallels between the past and present, whilst opening doors emotionally within our main protagonist. There's always a link when we reflect into our pasts and it is here that we see it in all manner of ways; the link between human and non-human, empathy and apathy, reliance and resistance, monster and the maker, life and death...There are always opposites that are needed to be shown to present the whole story. And it is here that we see that whether it be human or AI, alive or dead, we are all at fault for something in the end. Copyright to Two Takes

In films where enhancement of intelligence happens, like Lucy, or we are infected with a parasite, like Venom, we are balancing between two extreme opposites it seems; more emotional stimulation and empathy, connecting us more with others of our kind, or the cold logical calculation of sacrificing the many for the few that will deem the ones fit to survive. Like a battle of right and left side of the brain. Copyright to Two Takes

What I have come to find is that in both the Lighthouse and in Annihilation, the lighthouse can be seen as something symbolic, presenting an almost end result to the story the characters see themselves in, as well as being it's own presiding presence in both films as the characters find themselves swallowed up in the happenings within and around this striking building. Copyright to Two Takes

It just seems within the world of film, looking outwards with something like a parasite invading is still somewhat looking inwards, at us, at who we are. Look at the anime Parasyte, or the films Invasion of The Body Snatchers, to name a few. We seem to want to explore what makes us who we are, whether that means something enhancing us within or stripping it away; we find ourselves always on the brink of becoming something else, something other. Copyright to Two Takes

33. "Cats are good. Half in, half out anyway" And what Constantine means, in so many ways, is that cats in many cultures, throughout history, represent a conduit between the spirit world and the physical world. They are the half way point connecting them together, hence why Constantine uses a cat to gain access to another world. Like the Cheshire cat in Alice in Wonderland, the black cat in Coraline, or the 'deja vu' black cat featured in The Matrix, they are there filtering through the thin veil of worlds like they're simply going for a walk. Copyright to Two Takes

The OA circulates around the idea that everything is connected,it questions the concept of multiple dimensions and whats on the other side, whether thats through the afterlife, or through another reality. It has made many of its audience believe in something better, something in themselves. Religious ceremonies, rituals, even in movement, have shown a blending of many aspects of the human psyche, such as cherishing hope and finding oneself, establishing a link that whatever way works best is the way forward. Most importantly, it branches out theory as a truth; that death is not the end, and like Peter Pan says, "To die will be an awfully big adventure". Copyright to Two Takes

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes and then take a look at several teams and players putting up big numbers and big win totals that haven't received much attention so far this season. 

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and then it is time for the Stock Report, where they decide to buy, sell or hold the stock of each team in the Super 25.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and rank the top five conferences in the Chicago area so far this season. 

While the S&P 500 just hit a new high, the FTSE 100 is down about 3 per cent for the year. Today on the show, we talk about the two markets. First, we ask if antitrust cases might slow the tech companies powering the S&P 500, and second, we try to understand why the solid multinationals that make up the FTSE 100 can't find any love. Also, we evaluate the mullet as a metaphor for a balanced portfolio. Our position: we are long and short. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedofferFollow Ethan Wu (@ethanywu) and Katie Martin (@katie_martin_fx) on X. You can email Ethan at ethan.wu@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and preview this weekend's When Sides Collide Shootout at Benet: Normal vs. DePaul Prep, Downers Grove North vs. H-F, Young vs. Yorkville, Kenwood vs. Mount Carmel and Benet vs. Thornton.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and break down four big surprises so far this season. New rules, conferences that have impressed and more. 

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and look back at Pontiac, Proviso West, York, the Big Dipper and Hinsdale Central. 

In this podcast episode Ryan tackles two different topics - one revolves around two major schools of thought when it comes to position sizing and stop-losses, and the other question pertains to target prices and whether they set in stone and should we only sell a stock when that target price is hit? Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through Patreon that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market and individual stocks, not to mention my personal watch-lists and regular updates on the most popular stocks, including FAANG stocks, Microsoft and Tesla. This is provided each and every week! Check it out now at: www.swingtradingthestockmarket.com

Joe Biden launches a new plan to forgive student debt after the Supreme Court strikes down his first attempt. Ron DeSantis attacks Donald Trump for being too supportive of LGBTQ rights. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins to talk about reforming the right wing Supreme Court and lots more. Then, in a special edition of Two Takes and a Fake, Jon and Dan sniff out the made up reaction from the right over the revelation that lines were crossed and possibly bumped when someone left their nose candy in the White House. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Kevin McCarthy is still trying to make fetch happen. Donald Trump belatedly tries to help his fellow loser. Joe Biden basks in the glow of bipartisan achievement. And later, Jon and Dan play a special edition of Two Takes and A Fake. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

President Biden focuses on democracy as his closing midterm message, Democrats angst over the party's strategy and look for signs of hope in the early vote, Senator Mark Kelly joins to talk about his must win race in Arizona. And later, Jon and Dan play a round of Two Takes and a Fake.