Caitlin Clark & Racism, Early Power Rankings & More

TEMPO CHECK: "I'm Working On Not Being Rage Baited"

This week Hosts Freddie & Cathryn talk about the Montreal road trip. Then they get into Betnijah Laney Hamilton throwing a shoe at Marina Mabrey. A bizarre incident with a great response. Then they discuss the loss to the Mystics and adjustments the team can make in light of all the injuries.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

More Racist Bull S*hit, All Star Teams & More

This week hosts Freddie & Cathryn Discuss reports of Adam Silver encouraging Cathy Englebert to suspend Alyssa Thomas after her foul on Caitlin Clark. Which leads to a larger conversation about protecting players and what the league can do to help. This also includes Chelsea Grey who posted a comment from someone who used a racial slur. That person was found out by their employer and subsequently fired. Then We look at the All Star Teams. Team Coop & Team Spoon, who drafted the better team and who do we think will win. Then our Badass Player of the week and our FFQ we ask what circus act we would like to see a WNBA player do during halftime.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

TEMPO CHECK: Injury Woes, Mabrey becomes an All Star & More

Hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the Tempo losing 3 in a row during a tough stretch of the season with mounting injuries and the team's seemingly impossible position to overcome without getting players back. Then they get hype for the upcoming Montreal games and the possibility of a new record being set for attendance. Then Marina Mabrey Becomes an ALL STAR! We celebrate her rise, what it took for her to get here, and being the face of a franchise.  Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

All Star Snubs, Skyler Diggins, Chennedy Carter & More

This week Hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the All Star reserve selections and point out some obvious notable players missing. Alyssa Thomas not making the roster despite leading the league in assists, and more players as well. Plus Skyler Diggins puts the Chicago on Blast after being benched for the first time since her rookie season. Who is at fault and does the Sky organization need to step up. Then Chennedy Carter in a shocker, is waived by the Aces. Reports about her not being happy with her role and financial concerns for the Aces reportedly the reason. Then our Badass Player Of The Week, and our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question) is all about how we would fix or add to the Chicago Sky organization just for All Star.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Tackling Racism In WNBA Media

This week, Hosts Cathryn and Freddie are joined by a very special guest. Zoe Tzanis, a PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh who has written a study on racism in WNBA media, with a specific focus on the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. There, we discuss and introduce the idea of co-framing to our audience. Great white hope narratives, particularly involving Caitlin Clark. Elaborate on what rhetorical negotiation looks like and how viewers might spot it when they see it. And what is our responsibility as fans of the WNBA? In our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question), we ask what two players we would want to see unfiltered on television.  Link to Study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15274764261436364?fbclid=PARlRTSASz8HxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeOcl-37IoAVn3dZPQi7eQYE2nlzSTHhqHrGw9hNk28vZ1yJCTHCSpLiMf8Nw_aem_nYG3dXhWU_s7aFmqTQqo-Q [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15274764261436364?fbclid=PARlRTSASz8HxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeOcl-37IoAVn3dZPQi7eQYE2nlzSTHhqHrGw9hNk28vZ1yJCTHCSpLiMf8Nw_aem_nYG3dXhWU_s7aFmqTQqo-Q] Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.