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CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.

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  • Tuesday · 56 min

    WNBA Playoffs Update: Everything We Learned From Game 1, What to Expect Moving Forward

    Is anyone going to be able to force a Game 3? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the first slate of WNBA playoffs games and look ahead to Game 2. They also break down some other WNBA news, take a look at the NWSL playoffs picture and more. 0:00 Intro 0:59 New York Liberty steal one on the road against Minnesota 9:20 Valkyries DOMINATE Wings with 3-point shooting 14:11 Las Vegas Aces have Indiana on the brink with A’ja Wilson masterclass 19:53 Atlanta relies on DeWanna Bonner, outlasts Washington 25:40 Olivia Miles named unanimous ROY, Cheryl Reeve Coach of the Year 30:25 Candidates to replace Lynne Roberts in Los Angeles 36:58 Unrivaled tour stops we're MOST excited for 44:21 Aminata Seck remains in ICE custody, receiving medical care 49:20 NWSL playoffs race heats up

  • Friday · 43 min

    2026 WNBA Playoffs Previews and Predictions: Breaking Down EVERY Matchup

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are previewing the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, including which matchups are POPCORN VIEWING. 0:00 Intro 0:46 Nneka Ogwumike receives poetic nod in retirement 4:07 Connecticut Sun’s legacy 8:03 How we got the 2026 WNBA Playoffs Bracket 13:01 Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty 19:52 Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings 27:20 Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces 36:08 Reacting to the Los Angeles Sparks firing Lynne Roberts 39:00 Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics

  • September 22 · 45 min

    The WNBA Playoffs Seeding Race is ON: Where Could Fever, Dream, Aces and More End Up?

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the clinching scenarios for the WNBA playoffs seeds ahead of Tuesday night's games. PLUS some history made over the weekend, Lisa Leslie's statue and more. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Olivia Miles + Kelsey Mitchell make history 4:45 Minnesota misses out on opportunity to clinch No. 1 seed 9:15 Flau’jae Johnson is truly 1-of-1 following A’ja Wilson viral block 14:45 Breaking down WNBA Playoffs seeding scenarios 19:05 Why the WNBA needs to change its 1-1-1 first-round playoffs format 26:45 What makes Lisa Leslie’s statue so monumental 34:11 Which WNBA player will be the next to have a statue? 42:20 Kentucky State’s Aminata Seck remains in ICE custody

  • September 18 · 43 min

    Angel Reese Should Be Part Of the WNBA DPOY Conversation, But So Should Gabby Williams + Others

    Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to talk all things WNBA as they return from the FIBA break, including addressing Angel Reese for DPOY, how the playoff picture could change in the final week of the season and more. 0:00 Intro 0:57 What should we expect out of the next WNBA Commissioner? 8:57 What Haley Jones brings to the Dallas Wings 10:54 What Brionna Jones injury means for Atlanta 13:46 Should Angel Reese be part of the DPOY conversation? 19:10 Should there be a third-team All-WNBA? 22:43 This dark horse team could win the WNBA Finals 30:03 Game Preview: Phoenix at Dallas 37:09 Taking a look at the WNBA playoffs picture: Who ends up with home court advantage?

  • September 15 · 47 min

    Why A'ja Wilson Should Win Her 5th MVP + Breaking Down Other Awards Frontrunners I WNBA Awards Tracker

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down some of the storylines ahead of the final week of the WNBA regular season. PLUS teams that could over perform this upcoming WCBB season, WNBA end of season awards and more. 0:00 Intro 0:48 WNBA injury updates: How could FIBA injuries impact the Dallas Wings? 4:12 What to watch this week in the WNBA: Nneka Ogwumike’s final game 7:37 Rhyne Howard is an ARTIST 9:43 WCBB Latest news + Teams that could overperform this season 27:56 WNBA Awards Frontrunners 41:03 NWSL Golden Boot race: Ashley Sanchez, Barbra Banda making history 43:32 Cat Macario will not make San Diego Wave debut in 2026 44:30 A Quick Look at the NWSL playoff picture

  • September 13 · 38 min

    USA's MONSTER second half powers them to GOLD over France I FIBA Women's World Cup LIVE Reaction

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE following USA vs. France to recap all of the action from the final day of FIBA WWC Basketball. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Team USA wins FIFTH consecutive gold medal at WWC 4:40 Standout players: Breanna Stewart named MVP, Jackie Young player of the game 9:22 France, Gabby Williams go cold in the second half 13:33 Spain nabs bronze over Germany 21:45 General FIBA WWC Takeaways: The LA Olympics are gonna be FUN

  • September 11 · 44 min

    Analyzing 5 WNBA Commissioner Candidates to succeed Cathy Engelbert

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK breaking down the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, previewing the semifinals, breaking down some WNBA Commissioner candidates and MORE. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Team USA quarterfinal recap: Napheesa Collier stands out 3:53 Can France finally establish themselves on a FIBA World Cup podium? 12:20 USA vs. Spain preview 18:44 France vs. Germany preview 23:27 Bucket, Brick, Bench: 6 WNBA Commissioner Candidates 33:24 Purpose-built facilities could make women’s sports teams $1 billion entities 38:35 5 freshmen to watch in WCBB

  • September 8 · 55 min

    France has Team USA on UPSET WATCH I FIBA World Cup Reaction

    Are France the new favorites to win gold in Berlin? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking it all down plus much more. 0:00 Intro 0:32 FIBA World Cup: Team USA in trouble? 11:00 Minnesota Lynx sign Aari McDonald 12:57 FIBA WWC Injury updates: Alanna Smith injury could spell trouble for Australia 14:53 HISTORY at the FIBA WC: Julie Allemand, France and Mali headline the weekend 22:38 Non-conference games to watch in WCBB 31:43 How will South Carolina’s size make an impact this WCBB season? 34:12 How will a healthy Sarah Strong impact the UConn Huskies’ title chances? 38:42 What’s happening in Tennessee? 40:46 How will UCLA look with 6 players departing for the WNBA? 42:11 How will Texas look after some key offseason departures? 44:52 Which WNBA teams have the BEST home court advantage in the playoffs? 49:24 NWSL Updates: KC Current, Vlatko Andonovski part ways

  • September 4 · 43 min

    Cathy Engelbert RETIRES Reaction: Breaking down the rocky tenure of the first-ever WNBA Commissioner + What comes next

    What will be Cathy Engelbert's legacy? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down ALL of the news, including Engelbert's retirement announcement, observations out of the FIBA World Cup and more. 0:00 Intro & Programming Update! 0:36 Cathy Engelbert announces retirement 13:55 Team USA newcomers make a STATEMENT versus China 24:11 Dawn Staley announces new tournament supporting HBCUs 27:24 Top early-season tournaments to watch in WCBB 32:56 Looking ahead at the FIBA Women’s World Cup 41:26 NWSL updates: News, storylines around the league

  • August 31 · 48 min

    Impact of A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum absence for Team USA + Is France the new FAVORITE to win gold?

    How could A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum's absence impact Team USA? And what do Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron bring to the squad? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down PLUS preview the FIBA Women's World Cup. 0:00 Intro 0:28 A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum are OUT for the FIBA World Cup 3:48 What Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron bring to the Team USA roster 8:06 How does the FIBA World Cup work? 13:01 Why Germany’s World Cup journey could be a difficult one as host 15:15 What to expect from Team USA 21:22 France is STACKED 26:22 These 3 players make Belgium a contender 27:52 Ezi Magbegor, Australia looking to continue standard of excellence at World Cup 32:16 Why these 3 players could lead the tournament in scoring 40:22 From Megan DiLeo to Angel Reese: Top players to watch in the FIBA World Cup 45:46 What Caitlin Clark needs to bring to Team USA

  • August 27 · 44 min

    What DeWanna Bonner brings to Atlanta + Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of EVERY WNBA playoffs team

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are taking a look at the playoffs picture now that the Top 8 are set. Plus, a little about the FIBA World Cup break, previewing this weekend's CBS matchup and more. 0:00 Intro 1:20 DeWanna Bonner signs with Atlanta 3:06 Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each playoff team: Lynx, Valkyries, Aces, Dream 13:37 Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each playoff team: Fever, Liberty, Mystics, Wings 24:16 Does the FIBA break make everything that came before it in the WNBA season meaningless? 33:01 Chicago Sky at New York Liberty 38:02 Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream

  • August 25 · 47 min

    Mercury, DeWanna Bonner part ways: 3 potential landing spots + 3 WNBA teams that are BIG MOVERS

    Which WNBA teams are on a roll right now? And where could DeWanna Bonner end up? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into all of that and much more. 0:00 Intro + We have a secret… 1:15 Phoenix Mercury, DeWanna Bonner agree to contract buyout 4:50 Potential landing spots for Bonner 10:40 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Atlanta Dream 12:55 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Indiana Fever 16:19 Three teams that are clicking at the right time: Las Vegas Aces 21:04 What Lynx-Valkyries taught us about their Playoff readiness 34:41 Which WNBA team will be the first to win 5 championships?

  • August 20 · 44 min

    What Azzi Fudd’s injury means for Dallas + What is Nneka Ogwumike's legacy?

    Erica L. Ayala and Alicia Jay get into all the latest around the WNBA, including Nneka Ogwumike announcing her retirement, Azzi Fudd being out for the season, the Valkyries clinching a playoffs spot and more. 0:00 Intro 0:23 Nneka Ogwumike leaves a vast WNBA legacy 8:29 Azzi Fudd leaves a hole for Dallas 12:32 Sydney Colson eyes WNBA return, Houston Comets 22:04 Is Bay Area WNBA All-Star going to be the best-ever? 27:23 Why you need to be locked in on Golden State in the playoffs 30:16 Is Shakira Austin the most undervalued player in the WNBA? 35:08 Is Olivia Miles a top-2 vote-getter for WNBA MVP? 38:20 Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty Game Preview

  • August 20 · 11 min

    Sydney Colson speaks on WNBA return, dreams of playing for Houston and league’s lack of activism

    Sydney Colson joins Erica L. Ayala for an in-depth look at her comedy career, her hopes to return to the WNBA and more. 0:00 Intro 0:24 The secret to playing under pressure 1:58 What's more stress inducing: stand-up comedy or a Championship-clinching game? 4:14 How does she navigate comedy with addressing important topics 6:38 On eyeing a return to the WNBA, Houston Comets & the difference she sees in the league's activism 10:07 Kiss-Marry-Kill: Sports, Fashion, Comedy

  • August 17 · 1 hr 2 min

    Which WNBA coaches are on the hot seat? 5 names + 3 potential replacements

    Which WNBA coaches are in the hot seat? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down, plus a deeper conversation about the state of the WNBA and much more. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Hall of Fame Weekend 6:01 Diana Taurasi celebrated with jersey retirement 12:55 Amid Hall of Fame weekend, a deeper conversation emerges around the WNBA 26:40 Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces becoming a rivalry? 31:38 What we learned from the Indiana Fever outlasting Atlanta Dream in OT 35:49 Injury updates for Satou Sabally, Azzi Fudd and more 38:29 Which WNBA coaches are on the hot seat? 54:08 3 candidates teams should be looking at in the offseason 57:28 Who will be the next WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points?

  • August 13 · 43 min

    Can the Minnesota Lynx overcome their playoff woes? + What makes Golden State a contender

    Erica L. Ayala is joined by Ty Carter to take a look at some of the WNBA's top teams, Stephanie White's recent pregame comments and more. 0:00 Intro 0:38 Breaking down Stephanie White’s pregame message regarding online comments 4:51 Other WNBA News: Phoenix Mercury to retire Diana Taurasi’s jersey this weekend + More 8:20 What is the ceiling for the Minnesota Lynx? 11:32 Should teams look at resting their stars with the FIBA break? 13:41 Are the Golden State Valkyries a legitimate contender? 18:12 How much does defense matter in today’s WNBA? 20:21 What makes the Washington Mystics primed for a top spot in the postseason 25:50 Minnesota vs. Las Vegas: What we’re excited about in this rematch 36:55 Indiana at Atlanta Game Preview 40:35 What does Dallas need to do to get back on track after their recent skid?

  • August 10 · 47 min

    Reacting to the latest WNBA controversy: DiJonai Carrington EJECTED for Sophie Cunningham hard foul

    Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of the latest around the WNBA, including DiJonai Carrington being ejected for a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark's latest technical being rescinded. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Mystics pick up Betnijah Laney-Hamilton 5:23 Are the Washington Mystics the hottest team in the WNBA right now? 7:04 Indiana Fever sign Mercedes Russell 8:55 Did Olivia Miles shift the MVP conversation against the Aces? 16:13 DiJonai Carrington ejected for hard foul on Sophie Cunningham 22:02 Caitlin Clark avoids one-game suspension as WNBA rescinds technical 26:22 Kayla McBride is NOT old 30:33 Marine Johannes sets career high 30:56 Where the Seattle Storm go from here after officially being eliminated from the playoffs 37:34 How many games will the Aces’ stars play in to end the season? 43:20 WNBA to discuss transgender athlete participation this week

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