NCAA Transfer Portal, Natasha Cloud, & San Diego Wave beat Denver Summit |120|

NCAA Women’s College World Series, Montreal Victoire, & Golden State Valkyries |125|

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. 🏒🏀🥎⚽️ If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Interview with Andraya Carter |124|

ESPN analyst Andraya Carter joins Women’s Sports Weekly for a candid conversation about leadership, basketball, and broadcasting. Andraya takes us back to her powerhouse days at Buford High School, the lessons she learned under legendary coach Gene Durden, and what it was really like being recruited to University of Tennessee by iconic coach Pat Summitt. She opens up about transitioning from athlete to ESPN analyst, turning her side hustle into a full-time career in sports media, and why emotional authenticity has become her superpower. Plus, Carolyn and Danielle uncover the very funny reason Andraya might someday be responsible for their breakup. If you love women’s basketball and behind-the-scenes sports media stories, this episode is for you. Tune in now. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

A’ja Wilson’s Dominance, PWHL Walter Cup Finals, & NCAA Softball Records |123|

The women’s sports world is absolutely cooking right now…with butter. This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we break down the wildest stories across the WNBA, PWHL, and NCAA softball including why WNBA teams use male practice players and what that says about the future of player development in women’s basketball. Plus, UCLA softball star Megan Grant is rewriting the NCAA record books with moonshot home runs, while the PWHL expands to four new cities and leaves Denver fans heartbroken. We also dive into the chaos of the Walter Cup Finals as Montreal and Ottawa battle through overtime thrillers, celebrate WNBA legend Tina Charles after her retirement announcement, and react to A’ja Wilson dropping one of the most efficient 45-point games in league history because apparently she’s built different. And yes, we’re talking Caitlin Clark heroics, Sonia Citron’s breakout moment, Natasha Cloud joining the Chicago Sky, softball Super Regionals, and the return of the Barbies softball drama. From WNBA stars to PWHL expansion and NCAA softball bombs, this episode has everything women’s sports fans need this week. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Women’s Elite Rugby Interview with Emma Santosuosso from the Boston Banshees |122|

Emma Santosuosso joins Women’s Sports Weekly to talk pro women’s rugby, Boston Banshees culture, and the grind of balancing elite competition with a full-time job. Emma shares how she found rugby at 18, goals for the Boston Banshees, and the road towards a sustainable Women’s Elite Rugby league including pay for the players. She breaks down player safety, training demands, and rugby’s reputation for inclusivity. Plus: we get introduced to the unofficial Banshees mascot, Tiff! Follow Emma Santosuosso [https://www.instagram.com/esantosuosso/] Follow the Boston Banshees [https://www.instagram.com/wer_banshees/] Follow the Boston Wailing Club [https://www.instagram.com/bostonwailingclub/] Follow Tiff [https://www.instagram.com/tiff_banshees/] If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan.Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]

Kentucky Derby, PWHL Playoffs, & Allyson Felix |121|

Allyson Felix is eyeing a stunning return for the 2028 LA Olympics at age 40. With 11 Olympic medals, we break down what her comeback means for longevity, motherhood in sport, and redefining elite performance in women’s athletics. In the Professional Women's Hockey League playoffs, the semifinals are heating up: Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire brings overtime chaos, while Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet battle it out in a gritty, defense-first showdown. Plus, a historic moment at the Kentucky Derby: Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a Derby winner as Golden Tempo surges to victory. From Olympic comebacks to playoff intensity and barrier-breaking wins, this episode covers the biggest stories in women’s sports. If you rate Women’s Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker! SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WomensSportsWeeklyPod] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFIkbtTIHa50uBs98sNIX?si=I4r8T08bQgC5YUYdRQ4QNQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-sports-weekly/id1726770898]    FOLLOW WOMEN’S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/womenssportsweeklypod/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@womenssportsweeklypod?_t=ZT-8vueyRQK1hW&_r=1] CONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com [WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com]  Women’s Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iLvvSMvRbkqazQ1bGRXlU]