Sideline Stories: Before the W, there was the WBL"

Sideline Stories: Before the W, there was the WBL"

In this special live episode, the Can't Retire Crew sits down with three legends of the game—Charlene McWhorter Jackson, Liz McQuitter, and Adrian Newell—to honor the women who helped lay the foundation for professional women’s basketball in the U.S. Long before the WNBA, there was the WBL (Women’s Professional Basketball League), the first pro league for women, active from 1978 to 1981. These trailblazers share powerful stories of sacrifice, resilience, and sisterhood—reflecting on what it meant to play in a league that was underfunded, overlooked, and under-documented, yet historic in every sense. From riding buses to chasing missed paychecks to paving the way for Title IX athletes and today's W stars, this conversation is a reminder that women’s basketball didn’t start in 1996—it started with them. Tune in as we give them their flowers, correct the record, and celebrate the legacy that lives on today. Learn more: majormotives.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sideline Stories: WNBA All-Star 2025 Predictions

The Sideline Stories crew is back and buzzing ahead of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis! Misha, Melanie, and Tanisha link up (in their iconic orange tees, of course) to talk predictions for this year. Who ya'll got? There is so much to look forward to this weekend, including a exclusive All-Star event, The Assist [https://www.icloud.com/invites/08fPoz9_l5wD3gXUvXgO7OhBg], where they'll be honoring WBL legends and building community through good vibes well-deserved flowers. All-Star Weekend, we’re coming for you! Learn more: https://www.majormotives.com/crft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sideline Stories: Built to Lead - Ashely Koranteng

In this episode of Sideline Stories, we continue to reflect on the 5th anniversary of the Can't Retire From This Documentary. We sit down with Ashley Koranteng, GM and owner of the Virginia Vitesse, a new women’s semi-professional basketball team in the WABA. Ashley walks us through her journey from playing and coaching to launching a team rooted in purpose, community, and intention. She shares how her background in public health, coaching experience, and love for the game all came together to shape her leadership style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sideline Stories: Money Money Money!

In this episode of Sideline Stories, the Can’t Retire From This crew dives into the money behind the madness. From NCAA tournament “units” finally being awarded in the women’s game to NIL chaos, conference shakeups, and a long history of being shortchanged, we ask: who’s really cashing in? And who’s still getting left behind? It’s a raw, honest look at the business of college hoops and the price of progress. Learn more: https://cantretireproject.com/content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sideline Stories: The CRFT Reunion

In this special anniversary episode of Sideline Stories, the original CRFT crew reunites to reflect on the journey that began during the pandemic that came from a simple Facebook post. We talk about the trials, triumphs, and transformations over the last five years. You'll hear never-before-told stories about the early days, the power of community, favorite moments from the doc, and how this project has shaped each of us professionally and personally. This isn’t just an anniversary—it’s a love letter to the game, the people, and the purpose behind Can’t Retire From This. Learn more: https://cantretireproject.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]