The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

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Comedians Freddie Rivas & Cathryn Naiker discuss their love for WNBA Basketball. They discuss the latest games & storylines. Plus debate their rival faves, dive into the history of the league, name a few roller coasters after the stars and so much more. Join us all year round as we get into it just like a game of pick-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2D AGO

TEMPO CHECK: The Season Is Upon Us, Game 1 Preview

This week Hosts Freddie and Cathryn discuss the latest roster changes to the Tempo, plus a look at the first matchup between the Mystics & Tempo and give our predictions Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 min
3D AGO

SEASON AWARDS PREDICTIONS & MORE

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss the podcasts 2 fantasy leagues and thank listeners for joining. Then Natasha Cloud signs with the Sky, Hailey Van Lith who is let go from the Sky signs with the Sun! Then awards predictions, MVP, Defensive Player of the year, Rookie, 6th man and most improved. Then in our FFQ ( Freddie's Fun Question) Sue Bird became an official Bird! So we ask how would we like to have official status in our province. Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
MAY 1

TEMPO CHECK: Pre Season, Media Day and Training Camp

This week Hosts Cathryn and Freddie are joined by Darren Menezes, who represented the podcast at Media Day to chat about the week's events. Then they give their thoughts on the first ever Tempo Pre Season game and overall thoughts and expectations for the team! Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
MAY 1

Player Power Rankings, Fantasy League, Caitlin Clark Kids Book & More

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie chat about this year's podcast fantasy league. Listeners, please DM us at @thepickupwnbapod on instagram to let us know you're interested. Then they discuss the latest Player Power Rankings and ask who is underrated. Then in our FFQ (Freddie's Fun Question, Caitlin Clark is writing a children's book, so we ask what would our childhood kids book be? Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
APR 24

Natasha Cloud, Napheesa Collier Out, Tempo Press & More

This week, with Freddie away, Host Cathryn does a solo pod. She discusses getting media credentials for the Tempo training camp. Interviewing Sandy Brondello in a scrum & more. Then, why is Natasha Cloud not on a team? The rumours that it's her political beliefs and others. Then Naphessa Collier to miss the first few weeks of the season, what impact will that have on the Lynx? Then which other team does Cathryn have the most question marks about coming out of the gate and finally in the CQQ (Cathryn's Quirky Question) She asks what team building adventures would she take a team on for training camp. Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 min
APR 17

TEMPO CHECK: Who is Kiki Rice, Kia Nurse & Roaster Expectations.

This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn discuss the Tempo's first draft pick Kiki Rice, the recent UCLA champion and discuss her fit on the team. Then they celebrate hometown favourite Kia Nurse joining the squad. They evaluate the players who are guaranteed and consider what fans' expectations of the roaster should be. Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 min
APR 16

Draft Night, Free Agency Winners & Losers & More

This week hosts Freddie and Cathryn discuss all things WNBA draft. Which players fell, jumps spots they originally predicted and discuss if there might be any future regrets from other teams. Then Free Agency, which teams lost and gained the most. Are there any new contenders, plus a hot take about the Chicago Sky you're not expecting. Then in Freddie' Fun Question (FFQ) , they celebrate all the new millionaires and ask what they would do with a million dollars. Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
APR 10

TEMPO CHECK: Expansion Draft Recap

This week hosts Cathryn & Freddie discuss attending the expansion draft press conference, asking Monica Wright Rogers a question and the atmosphere as a whole. Then they discuss the expansion draft itself, the lackluster broadcast, not landing Bridget Carlton and more. Finally celebrating the roaster itself. Who to look out for and who we think will ultimately make the cut. Follow Us: @thepickupwnbapod @itsme_cathryn @freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New WNBA Fan

2021-07-01

FreddieNR

Perfect timing! Just getting into the WNBA and I’m excited to have y’all for company. Really enjoy the first episode, good info and good humour. Looking forward to more!
Awesome!!

2021-06-24

MariannaFromCanada

Came here to say i LOVED the first ep! I don't know much about the WNBA but this show is inspiring me to get into it more. Some sports podcasts can be super dry but these hosts have an awesome dynamic and they make it fun! Excited for more!!

Comedians Freddie Rivas & Cathryn Naiker discuss their love for WNBA Basketball. They discuss the latest games & storylines. Plus debate their rival faves, dive into the history of the league, name a few roller coasters after the stars and so much more. Join us all year round as we get into it just like a game of pick-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.