Podcasts about valkyries

Music Credits: Intro: "Zero Signal," Sean Kolton, MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Round 1 Mix: "Mars, the Bringer of War," Gustav Holst, The Planets, Op. 32; "Ride of the Valkyries," Richard Wagner, The Valkyrie; "Montagues and Capulets," Sergei Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64 "3, Allegro Non Troppo," Dmitri Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 3 in F Major Round 2 Mix: "1, Allegro Con Brio," Ludwig von Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C Minor "Night on Bald Mountain," Modest Mussorgsky Round 3 Mix: "Danse Macabre, Op. 40," Camille Saint-Saens "Moonlight Sonata," Ludwig von Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 14 "Summer 1, Allegro Non Molto," Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons "1, Mist," Alfred J. Fissinger, Suite for Solo Marimba Round 4 Mix: "Nocturne in E Flat Major," Frederic Chopin, The Nocturnes, Op. 9 "Sonata Pathetique 2, Adagio Cantabile," Ludwig von Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 8 "Canon in D Major," Johann Pachelbel Johnny Treble Fight: "Charge Assault," Keiki Kobayashi, Ace Combat 7 Post-Fight: "Clean Slate," Sean Kolton, MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Soundtrack

Marcus Thompson of The Athletic and Nathan Canilao of the Mercury News discuss the Valkyries losing streak and the changes coach Natalie Nakase might make. Point guard Veronica Burton joins the show to discuss, among other things, adjusting to her new life as a superstar.

Valkyries vs. Aces WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 6/6/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski joins Willard & Grandi to open up the show -- they discuss his high school commencement speech, being a celebrity in Milwaukee, the Golden State Valkyries early success and more!

Valkyries vs. Lynx WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 6/4/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

The Athletic's Marcus Thompson and The Mercury News' Nathan Canilao are joined by USA Today's Callie Fin, the most plugged in beat reporter with the Las Vegas Aces, after the Valkyries faced off against the Aces. The conversation dives into how the Valkyries opened season on Caitlin Clark's defense, Golden State's need for a star and the Becky Hammond-Natalie Nakase connection.

On this episode of Women's Sports Weekly, we break down the Montreal Victoire winning the Walter Cup, Marie-Philip Poulin earning Playoff MVP honors, and the championship celebration that took over Montreal. We also dive into the Golden State Valkyries upset win over the Indiana Fever, plus Caitlin Clark becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 career assists.Then it's all about WCWS chaos: Tennessee vs. Texas Tech brought extra innings, close calls, transfer portal questions, and NIL debates. We also preview the Women's College World Series Finals and the return of the “Triple Espresso” attack for the USWNT.From PWHL championship history to WNBA milestones and NCAA softball drama, this is your weekly women's sports recap.

Fire vs. Valkyries WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 6/2/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals! The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7, are set to take on the New York Knicks in a 1999 Finals rematch. The guys explore the series from all angles: matchups, lineups, schemes, potential adjustments, swing factors and more. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the Golden State Valkyries, currently sporting one of the best records in the league behind their two-way effectiveness.  They then check back in with the Indiana Fever. Their defense -- and specifically the defense of Caitlin Clark -- became a major topic of discussion over the weekend. The guys have a nuanced conversation about where it is, the non-negotiables and what adjustments can be made. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:15 Thunder-Spurs wrap-up 13:10 Spurs-Knicks preview 51:41 Golden State Valkyries 01:07:07 Indiana Fever defense 01:24:01 Closing Thoughts (Dream/Fire, Leila Lacan, Phoenix Mercury) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Aces getting back on track and Shannon goes off on Caitlin Clark Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI...0:00 - Sideline exchange between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White17:59 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Juice is back for Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with a loaded card featuring Red Sox vs Guardians, WNBA action, and two MLB best bets. Matt Perrault breaks down his favorite wagers of the day, including a first-half play in the WNBA and a pair of MLB bets featuring the Braves and Brewers. ⚾ Red Sox vs Guardians betting preview

(00:00-29:47) – Query & Company opens a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the loss last night for the Indiana Fever against the Golden State Valkyries. They dive into some of the unfair expectations and difficulty of Caitlin Clark fans to be reasonable every time that she doesn’t have a great performance. (29:47-36:16) – The Caitlin Clark conversation continues with Jake and Eddie focusing on the fact that people need to recognize that the talent level in the WNBA is at the highest that it’s every been and that there are really good players that aren’t in the WNBA right now because there aren’t enough franchises to support the number of good players. (36:16-48:16) – Jake Query and Eddie Garrison conclude the first hour of the show by explaining the background of Luke Kennard because it puts into perspective the challenges that are in the NBA with players accepting that they are just a role player. They compare that to the WNBA. (48:16-1:15:50) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins Query & Company despite Eddie calling him out for his Carb Day behavior. Jake asks Kevin for his opinion on what to do with Anthony Richardson Sr. with it seeming like nobody is interested in trading for the former fourth overall pick, believes that Josh Downs will be a player that is going to have a lot more opportunities this season with Michael Pittman Jr. and Adonai Mitchell gone, and relives Sunday’s Indy 500 with Jake. (1:15:50-1:28:40) – Jake tries to make the show interactive today by welcoming callers onto the program, but he only gets two callers that want to ask him some IndyCar questions. One about how memorable this race will be in 5-10 years in comparison to the last 5-10 races and another question about drivers who have won the race but not immediately drink the milk. (1:28:40-1:35:35) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake welcoming another caller onto the show by asking when there will be a new car design for IndyCar because it seems like a new car comes out after a memorable Indy 500 and how many ovals are on the calendar. (1:35:35-2:02:16) – The final hour of Query & Company tips off with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the loss last night for the Indiana Fever by crediting the Golden State Valkyries for the gameplan they put together to make life difficult for Caitlin Clark. It results in a conversation about how there is a divide on social media of people supporting her and people that are trying to create a divide by pointing blame for her shortcomings in a game on Stephanie White or the WNBA because they have an agenda to make life difficult for Clark. (2:02:16-2:17:07) – Every Friday on Query & Company, Jake shares a good for the heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, he is joined by Alex Wollf from IndyCar radio to discuss the cool story between him and Felix Rosenqvist that became fulfilled on Sunday because of the sacrifice that his dad made when Alex was a kid. (2:17:07-2:23:19) – Today’s show ends with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 with the guys include the Cooler of Content as they break down some interesting sound bites from around the sports world including game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder versus the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Valkyries last second win against the Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 with the guys include the Cooler of Content as they break down some interesting sound bites from around the sports world including game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder versus the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Valkyries last second win against the Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(00:00-26:35) – Query & Company opens a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison celebrating the beautiful weather after all the rain the last two weeks. Jake transitions to the QB2 battle that the Indianapolis Colts have created between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard. (26:35-43:16) – Tony East from Circle City Spin, Locked On Pacers, and Forbes Sports joins Jake Query to help him have a better understanding as to what a Valkyrie is, admits that Stephanie White gets scrutinized too much for her coaching style, identifies the lack of front court depth an area of concern thus far for the Fever, and pinpoints one thing he would like to see the Fever do sometime soon. (43:16-49:57) – Sometimes Jake has a tendency to speak things into existence…and he has seemingly done it again when it comes to the future of college athletics and conferences electing to leave the NCAA Tournament or College Football Playoff. Georgia’s Kirby Smart has voiced his opinion about it as CFP negotiations begin. (49:57-1:17:03) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins Query & Company to give his perspective on the backup quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard, reacts to what Jake believes what the Colts are setting themselves up for with the Richardson situation, provides his opinion as to how Daniel Jones & Justin Walley looked yesterday, and evaluates where the Colts are at in national relevancy now. (1:12:23-1:29:42) – The ratings for the Indianapolis 500 are in, and Jake reveals what they are. He also shares how much the ratings spiked when the last lap shootout took place and identifies some reasons why the numbers were what they were. (1:29:42-1:35:57) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake patting himself on the back again because Jason Kelce revealed a concern that he has with the NFL because it is something that Jake has been pitching. (1:35:57-1:59:21) – Indiana Fever and WNBA TV analyst Debbie Antonelli joins Query & Company to give her perspective as to how fans react to Caitlin Clark’s interactions with the coaching staff, identifies Myisha Hines-Allen as a player that could start coming on shortly for the Fever as she continues to play more, and weighs in on what the next thing is that the Fever need to figure out to be considered one of the favorites to be the WNBA Champions. (1:59:21-2:14:26) – Jake provides an update on his car search because he has test driven three different cars, but he can’t make up his mind and needs Eddie’s help with his opinion on one vehicle. (2:14:26-2:19:09) – Today’s show ends with Jake trying to figure out why JMV’s producer, James Adams, is hovering over Eddie’s shoulder trying to mess with things in the studio.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valkyries sideline reporter and KPIX Channel 5 sports anchor Matt Lively joins The Roast ahead of the Valkyries big showdown against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever

In hour 1 of Steiny and Guru, the guys get into how the Giants seem to fall flat in big moments. Does Tony Vitello need to make a move at third base coach? Plus, how much tougher does Tony Vitello need to get? In hour 2 of Steiny and Guru, the guys speak with Valkyries forward Gabby Williams who shares what's been going right with the team and how Head Coach Natalie Nakase continues to lead them to success. Plus, how much confidence do the Giants have? Is it even enough? In hour 3 of Steiny and Guru, Steiny and Gu continue their conversation on who is to blame for the Giants poor start and how much confidence to they have at this point. In the final hour of Steiny and Guru, the guys end the show revisiting the day that Buster Posey introduced Tony Vitello as the Giants manager. What stands out in the confidence Buster had in Tony? Does it remain? Plus, they talk about Mike Vrabel's first day back at Patriots OTA...is he still a leader of men?

In hour 2 of Steiny and Guru, the guys speak with Valkyries forward Gabby Williams who shares what's been going right with the team and how Head Coach Natalie Nakase continues to lead them to success. Plus, how much confidence do the Giants have? Is it even enough?

Fever vs. Valkyries WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 5/28/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon and D'Andre.

Marcus Thompson and Mercury News Valkyries beat writer Nathan Canilao talk the debut ofJustė Jocytė, the battles with Indiana and dive into a very Bay Area conversation with Valkyries forward Gabby Williams, the big free agent acquisition who's already looking like a steal.

On starting her own website to cover the WNBA's golden franchise. On what she's learned about life in independent media. On past existence as a hockey writer. On journalism 2026.

In this week's episode, we're diving into expansion teams and whether seasoned teams are stepping up to the plate. Plus, I've got the usual game-by-game breakdown, explaining why some teams clinched victories while others faced setbacks. There's so much more to explore on this week's episode! -Follow me on social media:https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5-Link:Wings vs Dream Video-Chapters:00:00 Intro00:17 Housekeeping 01:37 Tori's Player of the Week | Jordin Canada02:15 Who Won the Week | Atlanta Dream 02:55 Poll Question03:19 Discourse of the Week: Portland Fire 07:28 Tempo vs Mercury 11:04 Fever vs Fire 13:46 Wings vs Sky16:13 Why I'm not fully behind the Sky 17:29 Sun vs Storm 22:03 Valkyries vs Liberty 27:17 Tempo vs Lynx 33:49 Sparks vs Mercury 36:59 Kahleah Copper 38:48 Wings vs Dream42:12 Valkyries vs Fever 44:03 Storm vs Sun46:15 Lynx vs Sky 51:52 Fire vs Tempo 58:50 Sparks vs Aces 1:02:39 Mercury vs Dream 1:06:42 Wings vs Liberty 1:12:20 Mystics vs Storm 1:14:50 Fire vs Liberty 1:18:23 Sun vs Valkyries 

Sun vs. Valkyries WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 5/25/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

After a dominant win in New York, it's hard not to sit up and look at Golden State a little differently. For the debut episode of Valkyries Wednesday, The Athletic's Marcus Thompson and Valkyries beat writer Nathan Canilao of the Mercury News talk the Valkyries massive road win with Liberty beat writer Madeline Kenney from the New York Post.

Valkyries vs. Fever WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 5/22/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

*Recorded May 7th, 2026 The Golden State Valkyries shocked the basketball world in their debut season, and now the expectations are even higher heading into Year 2. On this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Kerith Burke joins the show to break down the Valkyries' rapid rise, their incredible fan support, and why this expansion franchise is already being viewed as one of the WNBA's biggest success stories. Justin and Kerith discuss the Valkyries' historic first season, the pressure of Joe Lacob's championship expectations, and how head coach Natalie Nakase is building a winning culture in Golden State. They also dive into the team's biggest offseason additions, including Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes, and why Veronica Burton could take another major leap after winning Most Improved Player honors. The conversation also explores the Valkyries' unique fan culture at “Valhalla,” the WNBA's growing popularity, expansion across the league, and what storylines fans should watch during the upcoming season. Kerith also shares insight into the Valkyries' media coverage, team chemistry, defensive identity, and the future of women's basketball in the Bay Area. If you love WNBA basketball, NBA culture, women's sports, and deep basketball analysis, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Topics Include: Golden State Valkyries preview Veronica Burton's breakout season Gabby Williams impact Natalie Nakase coaching philosophy Valkyries offseason moves WNBA expansion discussion Valkyries fan culture and Valhalla WNBA championship expectations Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury outlook Paige Bueckers rookie season expectations WNBA media growth and coverage Subscribe to Hoopsology for more NBA, WNBA, basketball culture, and exclusive interviews with top reporters, analysts, authors, and insiders from around the basketball world. #WNBA #GoldenStateValkyries #Basketball #Hoopsology #VeronicaBurton #GabbyWilliams #NatalieNakase #WNBAExpansion #WomensBasketball #NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valkyries vs. Liberty WNBA Betting Odds & Picks, 5/21/26 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott,

D-Lo spends hour three talking with Valkyries' commentator Morgan Ragan and then talks Kings.

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: At the Court of Nightmares' Winter Solstice ball, Nesta stuns the room (and Cassian) when she dances with Eris, wielding her beauty and skill as weapons in service of the Night Court's political game. Back at the river house, Nesta navigates her first real Solstice with the Inner Circle, and Cassian's gift cracks her open, and she finally tells him the truth of her feelings, feelings he echoes in his actions. In the weeks that follow, Nesta settles into a contented routine of training, singing, climbing the stairs, and choosing to live her life. But when Cassian confronts her about their mating bond, Nesta fractures under the weight of what it means to lose the last thread of her humanity. Calling in their bargain, she sends him away, finds her footing with her friends at Emerie's cottage, only for the Blood Rite to begin and the Illyrians to steal the Valkyries in training away. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: Is accepting their love, and their mating bond, an act of courage or the loss of control for Cassian and Nesta? The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Sponsor:  Go to LumiGummies.com and use code BOOKTALK for 30% off your order. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Hour 2,.the guys discuss tonight's Giants' lineup against the Dodgers in the series finale. Is Bryce Eldridge in? Did Tony Vitello  bench Willy Adames? All questions are answered. Later in the hour, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski joins the show as a Valkyries correspondent to chat about the new season starting up again!

In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Marc Grandi (filling in for Dibs) start the show by highlighting Willy Adames' baserunning blunder from last night's San Francisco Giants' loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. It wasn't pretty, but was the mistake worth manager Tony Vitello benching him? In Hour 2,.the guys discuss tonight's Giants' lineup against the Dodgers in the series finale. Is Bryce Eldridge in? Did Tony Vitello  bench Willy Adames? All questions are answered. Later in the hour, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski joins the show as a Valkyries correspondent to chat about the new season starting up again! In Hour 3, the guys react to their interview with Brandin Podziemski on the Golden State Valkyries and Steve Kerr's return to coaching the Warriors. They're also joined by NBA insider Marc Spears to discuss Steve Kerr's return and the Warriors' strategy for the NBA Draft. At the end of the hour, they announce the newly released 2026-20207 NFL schedule. In Hour 4, the guys continue to react to the NFL Schedule reveal and what all of it means for the San Francisco 49ers. They also dig deeper into ESPN's Wright Thompson's in-depth feature about Steve Kerr and his future.

Spadoni and Lubman discuss the Giants loss and Willy Adames huge blunder. Plus Steve Kerr almost did leave the Warriors as new details emerge the guys react. Matt Lively joins the show to give some thoughts on the Valkyries as they lose their first game at home of the year.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski joins Willard and Grandi as he embarks on his second season as 95.7 the Game's Golden State Valkyries correspondent. He discusses attending his first game of the season, Gabby Williams joining the team and Steve Kerr's return as head coach of the Warriors

Sports betting picks today including NBA playoff picks, NHL playoff betting and MLB best bets with sharp money analysis. Looking for sports betting picks today? Welcome to WagerTalk Today, your daily betting show covering the NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, MLB, and sharp betting action across all major sports. Intro 00:00 WTT Play of the Day (16-6 Record) 2:00 Prez 4:10 NHL: Wild vs Avalanche 7:00 Wagertalk Accountability 17:00 Prez on UFO's 20:00 Andy's 5% Golf Play 23:00 Skee Profit 24:31 NBA: Cavs vs Pistons 25:00 WNBA 27:00 WNBA: Sky vs Valkyries 27:40 WNBA: Fever vs Sparks 29:04 Andy's All Around the World (Golf & MLB Free Picks) 35:25

Last year, here at KALW, we rebooted our sports podcast, BOUNCE to follow the Valks progress through their first season in the Bay. And BOUNCE will be back following the second Valks season that just started. So recently we hosted a live event celebrating the launch: a tip off party. The event featured a panel discussing Valkyries, and explored the past, present and future of women's basketball in the Bay Area.

Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training to analyze Nesta Archeron's character arc, Cassian and Nesta's relationship, and the deeper themes driving Sarah J. Maas's storytelling. We explore key elements of the novel, including symbolism, metaphor, imagery, and character development, while examining major A Court of Silver Flames themes like trauma, healing, power, and transformation within the ACOTAR series. Spoilers: This episode contains full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames, the entire ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, and Frost and Starlight). Any other books or larger Sarah J. Maas universe theories and connections will be discussed in a separate Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks episode. Chapters Summary: Nesta and Cassian return to the House of Wind, where training resumes with the aspiring Valkyries who face down the infamous white ribbon. Attending an evening service with the priestesses, Nesta unexpectedly scries for the Harp, leading her and Cassian to the Prison to retrieve it. There, they face the ancient, terrifying Lanthys, and Nesta chooses to fight alongside Cassian to survive, wielding Ataraxia with surprising results. Back in Velaris, Nesta shares a wordless reconciliation with Feyre and, at Rhys's request, begins her rigorous dancing training with Mor in anticipation of Winter Solstice celebrations at the Hewn City. As she focuses on making steps toward healing, Nesta visits the old cottage with Cassian for closure, and by Solstice, she sits beside a fire for the first time and is able to endure the discomfort. Each week, we ask ourselves a question: How do we feel about Nesta's breakdown? Was it earned? The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the WNBA enters its 30th season, we reflect on where the league is now, where it's headed, and the conversations already shaping the season. We discuss the Valkyries' decision-making, ongoing issues with WNBA League Pass, the Ariel Atkins and Rickea Jackson trade, and break down the latest games as we settle back into basketball season.-Follow me on social media:https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5-Chapters:00:00 Intro00:17 Season 3 | New Episodes 01:00 Housekeeping | New Segments, Poll Questions, & more03:00 WNBA League Pass 06:24 Discourse of the Week06:38 Azzi not starting 09:50 Kate Martin13:33 Mystics vs Tempo | Fouls21:00 Sun vs Liberty25:39 Valkyries vs Storm 28:56 Wings vs Fever 39:14 Mercury vs Aces41:55 Lynx vs Dream48:53 Sky vs Fire 56:37 Storm vs Sun 59:12 Liberty vs Mystics 1:02:45 Julie Vanloo1:06:56 Aces vs Sparks | Ariel Atkins & Rickea Jackson trade thoughts 1:12:35 Mercury vs Valkyries 

Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, May 8th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs ask Warriors fans where the mistrust of Mike Dunleavy comes from, chat with former Warriors player Sleepy Floyd about his miraculous 29-point fourth quarter in the 1987 playoffs, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a Steve Kerr "update"— if you can even call it that. Plus, nuggets on the Valkyries and the 49ers, and criticisms of the Giants' direction. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs wonder if this is the end of the line for Patrick Bailey, play a Draymond Green-inspired edition of Higher or Lower, discuss if they're fired up for Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss their excitement level for Sunday's draft lottery, react to Larry Harris saying that Warriors owner Joe Lacob loves the draft, discuss the merits and demerits of an owner being involved in personnel decisions, and more.

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a Steve Kerr "update," if you can even call it that. Plus, nuggets on the Valkyries and the 49ers, and criticisms of the Giants' direction.

The Golden State Valkyries' first season was a huge success. The team sold out every home game and became the first WNBA team ever to make the playoffs in their expansion season. This year, expectations are high. Marisa Ingemi of Valkyries Beat joins us to preview the Valkyries' second season season, and provide some helpful tips for new fans. Links: 2026 WNBA Season Preview from a Valkyries perspective (Valkyries Beat) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 4: Silver & Krueg revisit Zack Minasian's comments about the Giants' highest paid players struggling and what their slow starts mean for a 14-23 club. They're also joined by Michelle Smith, author of "Life's Work," a book about Tara VanDerveer's remarkable coaching career. Michelle shares her insights on Tara's impact on women's basketball, from building a legacy at Stanford to paving the way for the WNBA's growth. Smith explains how much she appreciates Vanderveer laying the groundwork for the Bay Area's excitement over the Valkyries and the future of women's sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 4, Kevin Danna joins the show to talk some Valkyries ahead of the season opener!!

Lubman and Shasky discuss the Giants lack of leadership among players and how it could be what is fracturing this team in the clubhouse. Plus the guys run down every draft scenario for the Golden State Warriors and give their thoughts on each Jermaine Wiggins weighs in with his thoughts. Kevin Danna joins the show to talk some Valkyries basketball ahead of their home opener!

Tim and SF Chronicle Columnist Ann Killion discuss the wait for Steve Kerr and the Warriors to come to a decision, the Valkyries' roster decisions and the Giants' troubles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The playbook for building a sports team just changed…and most brands aren't thinking big enough. Daniel sits down with Kimberly Veale (SVP of Marketing & Communications, Portland Fire; ex-Golden State Warriors & Valkyries) to break down what it actually takes to build a fanbase before a single game is played. Kimberly shares a behind-the-scenes look at how modern Sports Marketing works, from selling out season tickets pre-launch to turning a team into a full-fledged lifestyle brand. She explains why women's sports fans behave differently, how merch becomes a leading indicator of demand, and why culture, community, and storytelling matter more than ever. They dive into what most brands get wrong when entering women's sports: relying on outdated playbooks instead of building authentic connections. Kimberly also breaks down real examples about how the best teams create moments that fans actually care about. If you want to understand the future of Sports Marketing, community-driven brands, and why “social followers” might be the most overrated metric in marketing, this episode is for you. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at wrike.com/tmm Follow Kimberly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyveale/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Marcus Thompson joins Murph and Markus to discuss Steve Kerr as we await a decision and the Valkyries cutting Marta Suarez after trading for her in the WNBA Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Thompson joins Murph and Markus to discuss Steve Kerr as we await a decision and the Valkyries cutting Marta Suarez after trading for her in the WNBA Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from the Game 2s & 3s we've gotten, then go back to the Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough (injury) losses. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the upcoming slate of preseason action. We'll get fresh looks at 10 of the W's 15 teams this weekend -- Fever, Liberty, Sparks, Sky, Mercury, Lynx, Mystics, Storm, Valkyries, and the Aces. Nekias and Steve share what they're excited about -- and what they'll be monitoring -- concerning each of those teams. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:12 -- Nuggets-Timberwolves 15:48 -- Knicks-Hawks 32:25-- Cavs-Raptors 38:38 --Panic meter: Lakers-Rockets 47:46 -- Panic meter: Spurs-Blazers 53:22 -- Panic meter: Celtics-Sixers 58:58 -- Panic meter: Pistons-Magic 01:05:11-- Panic meter: Thunder-Suns 01:09:33-- WNBA Preseason Preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: