The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

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.

She's 4 Sports, Power Rankings, Sykes Injury & More

This week, Host Cathryn is joined by She's 4 Sports' Ainka Jess to discuss her organization and their work to promote women's sports across Canada. Then they dive into the latest Power Rankings. Who is surprising us in the Month of June, and who has taken an unexpected dip? Then, the Badass Player of The Week and our CQQ (Cathryn's Querky Question), we just celebrated 30 years of the WNBA. What's a sports memory we have from 30 years ago?   Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

TEMPO CHECK: Skyes Goes Down & All Star Returns

This week we talk about the Tepmo's losing streak and the unfortunate injury to Brittnay Sykes. How will this impact the team and can they recover? Plus early All Star voting returns aren't looking great, fans gotts step up and more. Plus celebrating the new documentary recently announced about the team.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Early Hot Teakes Feat Lauren Duletzke

This week Hosts Freddie & Cathryn are joined by the Host of The Click Clack Show Lauren Duletzke. We discuss the origins of her show, how she is covering the WNBA and her latest tech product that could be revolutionary for future athletes. Then we discuss the rivalry between Angel Reese and Isabel Harrison after she was ejected from Sunday's game. Then we get into some early hot takes of the season. Each person provides their own spicy bit including are the Lynk as good as we think, what do fans really feel about Caitlin Clark, and more. Then in our FFQ Freddie's Fun Question, we celebrate Ellie The Elephant's birthday and ask how would we celebrate her birthday with an unlimited budget.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Caitlin Clark Trade Rumours & Skylar Unhappy and More

This week host Cathryn is joined by Darren Menezas to discuss the Caitlin Clark trade rumours, why the drama around this team persists, and the managing of her fame. Then Skylar Diggins discusses her unhappiness with the sky, reminiscent of Angel Reese’s troubles last year. Then our bad ass player of the week and our CQQ ( Cathryn’s Querky Question) is all about Angel Reese doh le double record and we ask what’s your favourite double double combination.  Follow Us @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.