Set The Tempo

Tyler Conium
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Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada. Fresh episodes after every game day, featuring game recaps, player performances, coaching decisions, and league-wide storylines that matter. Smart analysis. Real conversation. A Toronto perspective. This is where the Tempo begins. thesqueezes.substack.com

  1. Set The Tempo Ep. 12: Toronto Tempo Fall 68-65 in Franchise Debut | Marina Mabrey Drops 27

    2D AGO

    Set The Tempo Ep. 12: Toronto Tempo Fall 68-65 in Franchise Debut | Marina Mabrey Drops 27

    The Toronto Tempo era has officially begun 🇨🇦🏀 In the first-ever Set The Tempo postgame reaction episode, Tyler Conium breaks down Toronto’s heartbreaking 68-65 loss to the Washington Mystics in the first regular season game in franchise history. Despite the loss, there were a TON of positives:🔥 Marina Mabrey looked like a superstar🌟 Kiki Rice made her WNBA debut🧠 Julie Allemand quietly controlled the game🇨🇦 Toronto fans absolutely brought the energy But there were also clear growing pains:📉 27% shooting from the field🏀 Lack of frontcourt size⚡ Offensive chemistry still developing 🚨 In this episode: 🇨🇦 Toronto Officially Has a WNBA Team * Coca-Cola Coliseum atmosphere was electric 🔥 Marina Mabrey Takes Over * 27 points and 7 rebounds in the debut 🧠 Julie Allemand’s Quiet Impact * Controlled the offense all game 🌟 Kiki Rice’s Rookie Debut * Looked tentative offensively at times 📉 Why Toronto Lost * Shot just 27% from the field 💪 Positives Despite the Loss * Defensive effort stayed strong 🚨 Biggest Concern Going Forward * Frontcourt depth issues ⏳ What Comes Next? * Five days before facing Seattle 📅 Next Game: May 13 vs Seattle Storm🎧 New postgame episodes after EVERY Toronto Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Welcome to WNBA basketball in Canada Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    13 min
  2. Set The Tempo Ep. 11: Toronto Tempo Season Preview + Opening Night vs Mystics

    5D AGO

    Set The Tempo Ep. 11: Toronto Tempo Season Preview + Opening Night vs Mystics

    The wait is over — the Toronto Tempo officially tip off their first WNBA season. In Episode 11 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium previews the 2026 season, breaks down the roster, and sets expectations ahead of Opening Night vs the Washington Mystics. This also marks the final preseason episode — with daily postgame shows starting immediately. 🚨 In this episode: 🏀 Opening Night Is HERE * Toronto Tempo vs Washington Mystics (May 8) 📊 Toronto Tempo Season Preview * Why Toronto chose to compete instead of rebuild 🔥 The Big 3 (Core Players) * Marina Mabry → primary scoring option * Brittney Sykes → elite defender + attacker * Julie Allemand → X-factor playmaker (EuroLeague star) 🌟 Kiki Rice Impact (Rookie Watch) * Why she could contribute immediately 🧠 Key Questions for 2026 * Can the offense avoid too much ISO play? * Will the lack of frontcourt depth hurt them? * Can supporting players overperform? 📉 Strengths vs Weaknesses Strengths: * Elite guard play * Veteran leadership * High basketball IQ Concerns: * Frontcourt depth * Three-point shooting consistency * Injury risk (Sabally, depth pieces) 📅 Schedule Highlights * Opening Night vs Mystics * June 3: Brondello returns to New York * July 10: Montreal game (national expansion push) * July 20: A’ja Wilson & Aces visit Canada * Aug 18: Caitlin Clark comes to Toronto 🎙️ NEW FORMAT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Starting now:Postgame episodes after EVERY Toronto Tempo game 44 games → 44 episodes (plus extras) This is the start of something big — for Toronto and for the WNBA. 🎧 Follow for daily coverage📲 @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team begins NOW Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    18 min
  3. Set The Tempo Ep. 10: Toronto Tempo Media Day Takeaways + Playoff Expectations & Training Camp Battles

    APR 28

    Set The Tempo Ep. 10: Toronto Tempo Media Day Takeaways + Playoff Expectations & Training Camp Battles

    🚨 In this episode: 🎥 Media Day = “It’s Real Now” * First full look at players in uniform 🌆 Toronto Is Showing OUT * Players already feeling the love from fans 🏀 Training Camp Battles & Rotation * Sandy Brondello targeting a tight 9-player rotation ⚡ Positionless Basketball? * Tempo leaning into fast-paced, versatile play 📊 Year 1 Expectations: PLAYOFFS? * Coaching staff says the goal is to compete immediately 🧠 Culture & Identity (Sandy Brondello) * Player-first coaching philosophy 🇨🇦 Adapting to Toronto * Players embracing the city, culture & fanbase 🌟 Kiki Rice Mentality * First thing she did in Toronto? Found a gym ⏳ Preseason begins NOW🏀 Regular season tips off May 8 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team starts here Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    22 min
  4. Set The Tempo Ep. 9: Toronto Tempo Training Camp Begins + Kiki Rice Hype + $100M Facility Plans

    APR 21

    Set The Tempo Ep. 9: Toronto Tempo Training Camp Begins + Kiki Rice Hype + $100M Facility Plans

    The Toronto Tempo are officially on the floor. Training camp is underway, the roster is taking shape, and expectations are starting to build ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. In Episode 9 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down everything from early training camp storylines to the franchise’s long-term vision — including a massive new facility announcement. 🚨 In this episode: 🏀 Training Camp Begins (First Look at the Tempo) * First-ever Toronto Tempo training camp at University of Toronto 🌟 Kiki Rice Early Buzz * Why she’s already looking like the face of the franchise 🇨🇦 Kia Nurse’s Role (Beyond the Box Score) * Leadership and mentorship for a new franchise 🏗️ $100M Training Facility Announcement * State-of-the-art facility coming by 2028 📊 Toronto Tempo Expectations for 2026 * Why this team is NOT thinking like an expansion team ⏳ Season Tip-Off: May 8🏀 Daily game recaps begin once the season starts 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team starts here Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    16 min
  5. Set The Tempo Ep. 8: Toronto Tempo Draft Kiki Rice + Full WNBA Draft Reaction & Roster Breakdown

    APR 14

    Set The Tempo Ep. 8: Toronto Tempo Draft Kiki Rice + Full WNBA Draft Reaction & Roster Breakdown

    The Toronto Tempo have their franchise player. In Episode 8 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the WNBA Draft, breaks down the selection of Kiki Rice at #6 overall, and analyzes how the Tempo roster is shaping up just weeks before the 2026 season. 🚨 In this episode: 🏀 Kiki Rice = Face of the Franchise * Why Kiki Rice was the perfect pick at #6 * NCAA Champion + elite leadership pedigree * Why she could be Toronto’s point guard for the next decade * Comparing her impact to early Raptors-era stars 😳 Draft Shock: Chicago Passes on Kiki Rice * Why the Chicago Sky taking Gabriela Jaquez changed EVERYTHING * How Toronto capitalized on a massive opportunity * Biggest surprises from the WNBA Draft 🔥 Full WNBA Draft Breakdown * Azzi Fudd goes #1 to Dallas * Olivia Miles, Awafam, Lauren Betts highlights * Seattle loading up with Flau’jae Johnson * Winners & losers across the league 🇨🇦 Kia Nurse Signs with Toronto * What she brings (leadership, culture, marketability) * Why expectations should be tempered on-court * Veteran presence vs production debate 📊 Toronto Tempo Depth Chart (Early Look) * Projected starters: * Julie Allemand * Marina Mabrey * Brittney Sykes * Nyara Sabally * (Center still TBD) * Where Kiki Rice fits immediately * Biggest concern: frontcourt depth 📈 Can Toronto Compete Right Away? * Why this team is built to push for a playoff spot * Expansion team strategy: win now vs rebuild * What still needs to happen before opening night The Toronto Tempo are almost fully built — and the foundation looks strong. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🏀 Daily recaps once the season begins Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    17 min
  6. Set The Tempo Ep. 7: Toronto Tempo Roster REVEALED + Angel Reese Trade Breakdown + Mock Draft

    APR 7

    Set The Tempo Ep. 7: Toronto Tempo Roster REVEALED + Angel Reese Trade Breakdown + Mock Draft

    The Toronto Tempo finally have a roster — and it might be better than expected. In Episode 7 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down the full expansion draft results, reacts to the shocking Angel Reese trade, and looks ahead to the WNBA Draft where Toronto holds the #6 pick. 🚨 In this episode: 🏀 Toronto Tempo Expansion Draft REACTION * Why the draft “could have been an email” 🔥 Core Roster Breakdown * Julie Allemand as the franchise floor general * Marina Mabrey as the go-to scorer * Nyara Sabally anchoring the frontcourt * Why this roster is built to compete immediately 📈 Can Toronto Make the Playoffs Year 1? * Why tanking makes ZERO sense in the WNBA 🚨 Angel Reese TRADE Reaction 🎯 WNBA Mock Draft Preview (Top 6 Focus) 📅 Upcoming 🎥 LIVE WNBA Draft Reaction (Tentative)📍 Follow @TylerConium for updates 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Available on Spotify & Apple🏀 Toronto Tempo coverage all season Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    19 min
  7. Set The Tempo Ep. 6: WNBA Expansion Draft Preview + Masai Ujiri Joins Toronto Tempo

    MAR 31

    Set The Tempo Ep. 6: WNBA Expansion Draft Preview + Masai Ujiri Joins Toronto Tempo

    The WNBA Expansion Draft is here — and the Toronto Tempo are about to build their first-ever roster. In Episode 6 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down everything you need to know before Friday’s draft, plus a massive ownership announcement that changes the future of the franchise. Masai Ujiri Joins Toronto Tempo * What his presence means for building a winning franchise 🏀 Expansion Draft Preview (April 1–6) * Why Toronto chose the #1 pick in the entry draft over expansion priority 🤔 Strategy: Build Fast or Build Smart? * Should Toronto go after stars like Arike Ogunbowale? 👀 Potential Targets & Mock Draft Insights * Canadian options: Kia Nurse vs Bridget Carleton 📊 Key Expansion Rules to Know * 5 protected players per team 🎥 LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📅 Friday (Expansion Draft Day)🕒 3:00–3:30 PM ET Tyler will be LIVE on YouTube reacting to every pick as the Toronto Tempo build their first roster in franchise history. The offseason is over.The Toronto Tempo are officially becoming a real team. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🏀 Live reactions + daily content coming soon Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    17 min
  8. Set The Tempo Ep. 5: WNBA CBA Ratified, Expansion Boom & Rookie Salary Explosion Explained

    MAR 24

    Set The Tempo Ep. 5: WNBA CBA Ratified, Expansion Boom & Rookie Salary Explosion Explained

    The WNBA’s new CBA is officially ratified — and now the real chaos begins. In Episode 5 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down what happens next as the league races toward the 2026 season tip-off on May 8. With the business side nearly settled, the focus finally shifts to basketball, roster building, and expansion strategy. In this episode: 🚨 CBA Officially Done * What ratification means for the league moving forward * Salary cap jump: $1.5M → $7M+ * Supermax contracts ($1.4M) and roster construction challenges 🌆 Expansion is BOOMING * Cleveland officially joining the WNBA (2028 debut) * Expansion fees skyrocketing: $50M → $250M * What this says about the growth of women’s sports 💰 Superteams vs Depth * Can teams like the New York Liberty keep their “Big 3”? * Why the WNBA middle class may disappear * The new reality of cap management 🇨🇦 Toronto Tempo Outlook * Why tanking makes no sense for an expansion team * How Toronto could land a star immediately * Building a contender from Day 1 📊 Rookie Salary Explosion * #1 pick now earns ~$500K (up from ~$80K) * Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers salary jumps * How rookie contracts reshape team-building ⏳ What Happens Next (FAST) * Expansion Draft: April 1–6 * 100+ free agents * WNBA Draft: April 13 * Training Camp: 1 month away This is the beginning of a new era for the WNBA — and the most chaotic offseason in league history. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🏀 Daily recaps once the season starts Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

    12 min
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Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada. Fresh episodes after every game day, featuring game recaps, player performances, coaching decisions, and league-wide storylines that matter. Smart analysis. Real conversation. A Toronto perspective. This is where the Tempo begins. thesqueezes.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Tyler Conium
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Tyler Conium
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