Women’s Sports Weekly

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]

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

Big money, big moves. The National Women's Soccer League is expanding to Columbus with a record $205M fee 👀. In college hoops, the transfer portal stays chaotic: South Carolina and UCLA pick up key talent while Tennessee’s roster is in shambles. Plus, Madison Booker has everyone talking after a very Notre Dame-coded appearance 👀 In the WNBA, we’re asking: how is Natasha Cloud still unsigned? We break down the free agency drama and possible landing spots. Subscribe to ⁠Frankie de la Cretaz’s Out of Your League⁠ [https://www.thefrankiedlc.news/archive?_bhlid=1a0c30b1d1c828aa8b4c44d5069ae964f39996f9] Then, a Denver heartbreak: Denver Summit vs. San Diego Wave FC. A true tale of two halves. Denver came out flying with goals from Melissa Kössler and Natasha Flint, but San Diego stormed back with three unanswered to win 3–2 and extend their win streak to five. Yes, it hurts. From expansion buzz to roster chaos, Episode 120 delivers. Tune in 🎙️ 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]

WNBA Draft Night & USWNT vs Japan |119|

The WNBA Draft is done and this class is stacked. We break down Azzi Fudd going No. 1 to Dallas, Olivia Miles to Minnesota, and how UCLA made history. Plus: Flau’jae Johnson’s wild draft-night slide to Seattle 👀 Off the court, the fashion delivered. From velvet to pinstripes, we’re naming best dressed (and yes…she didn’t even get drafted). Then, the news that shook women’s sports: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe call it quits after 10 years. We get into why it hit so hard and what it means for the community. On the pitch, the USWNT dominates Japan 3–0 in Denver. Naomi Girma, Rose Lavelle, and Kennedy Wesley on the scoresheet, plus what the set-piece surge says about Emma Hayes’ squad. We’ve also got behind-the-scenes access: player interviews, press box run-ins, and the moments you didn’t see on TV. ⭐ Follow, rate & review to support women’s sports coverage that actually gets it. 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]