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

Episodes

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

    2D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Set the Tempo Ep. 4: Set The Tempo Ep. 4: WNBA CBA AGREEMENT REACHED + Salary Cap Explosion, Free Agency Chaos & What’s Next

    MAR 19

    Set the Tempo Ep. 4: Set The Tempo Ep. 4: WNBA CBA AGREEMENT REACHED + Salary Cap Explosion, Free Agency Chaos & What’s Next

    The WNBA finally has a new CBA agreement in place — and it changes everything. In Episode 4 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down the massive financial shift coming to the league and what happens next as we race toward the 2026 season. With the deal framework agreed upon (pending ratification), the WNBA is entering a new era: 💰 Salary cap rising from $1.5M → $7M (and beyond $10M)💰 Supermax contracts jumping to $1.4M💰 Average salaries increasing nearly 10x💰 Players finally earning a share of league revenue But now comes the chaos… 🏀 What happens next: * Two expansion drafts (Toronto Tempo & Portland) * 100+ free agents hitting the market * WNBA Draft (April 13) * Training camp (1 month away) * Season tip-off: May 8, 2026 🔥 Key discussion points: * Why this is a massive win for players * How revenue sharing changes the future of the WNBA * Why stars like A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum & Breanna Stewart are about to reshape the league * How expansion teams like Toronto Tempo could immediately become contenders * Why this could be the most chaotic offseason in WNBA history This is the moment the WNBA has been building toward. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes (Tuesdays)👉 Daily game reactions 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

    8 min
  5. Set The Tempo Ep. 3: WNBA CBA Update, Caitlin Clark’s Max Deal Path & Why Players Hold the Power

    MAR 3

    Set The Tempo Ep. 3: WNBA CBA Update, Caitlin Clark’s Max Deal Path & Why Players Hold the Power

    In Episode 3 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down the latest WNBA CBA proposal, what it means for max contracts, and why this moment could define the future of women’s basketball. With a potential work stoppage looming, the league has introduced a proposal that could: * Fast-track max contracts for stars like Caitlin Clark * Raise the salary cap from $1.4M to $5.75M * Increase average salaries from $120K to $540K * Create a new revenue-sharing structure But the biggest debate remains: gross revenue vs. net revenue sharing. Tyler explains: * Why fans follow players — not owners * Why Caitlin Clark is a “gateway drug” to women’s sports * What Kelsey Plum and Brianna Stewart are saying about negotiations * Why Unrivaled’s success strengthens player leverage * Why a strike would hurt both sides — especially expansion cities like Toronto Plus: * What this means for the Toronto Tempo * Why women’s basketball doesn’t need to be the NBA to succeed * Why this is a turning point for the WNBA 🎧 Subscribe on Apple & Spotify📲 Follow Tyler @TylerConium🏀 New episodes every Tuesday (game-night recaps during 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

    12 min
  6. WNBA Mock Draft Round 1: Who Should Toronto Tempo Take at 6/7? | Set the Tempo Ep. 2

    FEB 17

    WNBA Mock Draft Round 1: Who Should Toronto Tempo Take at 6/7? | Set the Tempo Ep. 2

    In Episode 2 of Set the Tempo, host Tyler Conium runs through Round 1 of the latest ESPN WNBA Mock Draft and breaks down what it could mean for the Toronto Tempo’s first-ever draft selection—with Toronto and Portland projected to pick 6th and 7th (coin flip). With the WNBA CBA still looming over the offseason (no expansion draft, no free agency yet), Tyler shifts the focus to what we can talk about right now: draft projections, prospect fits, and how Toronto can build a foundation fast. 🏀 What’s inside: * Why the CBA delay is slowing everything: expansion draft, free agency, roster building * Round 1 mock draft walkthrough + quick scouting notes * Projected No. 1: UConn guard Azzi Fudd and what she brings * Key lottery names: Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts, Flau’jae Johnson * Expansion context: why Toronto/Portland are stuck outside the top 5 * Toronto Tempo range (6/7): early fit talk + building around a scoring wing * International talent trend + why Spain/France prospects are popping in mocks * What Tyler wants next: CBA resolution → expansion draft → free agency → real Toronto-specific roster talk ⏭️ Next episode: More draft + Tempo roster direction as we get closer to March Madness—assuming the CBA doesn’t drop another bomb. 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify / Apple Podcasts and follow Tyler on socials: @TylerConium 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
  7. WNBA CBA Showdown, Player Power & What It Means for Toronto

    FEB 10

    WNBA CBA Showdown, Player Power & What It Means for Toronto

    Welcome to Set the Tempo, a Toronto Tempo–focused WNBA podcast hosted by Tyler Conium. In the debut episode, Tyler breaks down the biggest issue facing the WNBA right now: ongoing CBA negotiations and the very real possibility of a lockout or strike ahead of the 2026 season. With league expansion accelerating, star power at an all-time high, and Toronto preparing for its first season, this episode dives into why this moment is a turning point for the league—and why the players may hold more leverage than the league realizes. 🔥 In this episode: * Why the WNBA’s current CBA talks are stalling—and what’s at stake * Revenue sharing, salary caps, and why transparency matters * Why players (not franchises) drive WNBA viewership * How stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Sabrina Ionescu factor into league leverage * The impact a delayed season could have on expansion teams like Toronto Tempo and Portland * Why this moment mirrors historic turning points in other pro sports leagues * What happens next if negotiations don’t move soon Tyler also lays out the vision for Set the Tempo: * Weekly offseason episodes covering CBA, free agency, expansion drafts, and the WNBA Draft * Game-by-game reaction episodes during the season, posted the morning after each game * A casual, fan-first approach for both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers 🚨 Coming next week:Assuming no major CBA bombshells, we’ll begin breaking down WNBA mock drafts and what the Toronto Tempo could do with the 6th overall pick. If you care about the WNBA, the players, and where this league is headed—this is the place to be. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share👉 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts👉 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
  8. Set The Tempo: A New Era of WNBA Basketball in Toronto!

    FEB 3

    Set The Tempo: A New Era of WNBA Basketball in Toronto!

    Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada. From CBA negotiations and roster building to the expansion draft, WNBA Draft, and free agency, we break down every move shaping Toronto’s newest franchise. Once the season begins, tune in for 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. 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

    1 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

Information

  • Creator
    Tyler Conium
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tyler Conium
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    Set The Tempo

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