Gotta Get Up!

Erica L. Ayala
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Host Erica L. Ayala will bring you Liberty recaps, news, analysis, and team interviews in this weekly basketball show dedicated to the New York Liberty. We started in the 2023 season and got to report live from the 2024 Championship celebration at Barclays Center. Follow the original franchise on their quest for their NEXT WNBA championship.

  1. Sep 8 ·  Video

    Liberty Players Are Taking Over Berlin!

    Six New York Liberty players are competing in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin — and every single one of them has a different story to tell. Breanna Stewart is carrying a younger USA team through a tournament that's already proven to be anything but easy. When nobody else could make a shot against Italy, Stewart was the one grabbing rebounds, switching out on everything, blowing up coverages, and doing the dirty work that kept USA alive.  She's simultaneously a top-tier superstar and a lunch pail player — and for a young Team USA that's still finding its footing, that combination may be the difference between a gold medal and an early exit. Head coach Kara Lawson knows it too: with Chelsea Gray and Stewie as her veteran anchors, the question isn't whether Stewart is needed — it's how much she can carry before the knockout rounds get harder. France has been the calmest team in the field, and Marine Johannès and Pauline Astier are a big reason why — Astier leading Team France in assists as a rookie is not something anyone saw coming. Han Xu is shooting over 50 percent in all categories for China heading into the knockout round. Raquel Carrera and Spain survived a scare of their own in the group stage. And Leonie Fiebich is carrying the torch for Germany — as the host nation — with the group stage nearly sending them home before they got through. Erica talked to Leo about what hosting means for women's basketball in Germany, and the answer tells you everything about what's at stake for her personally. Along with Satou Sabally, Leo has defined a generation of German basketball — and this World Cup is her biggest stage yet. Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin break down every Liberty storyline at the World Cup — the group stage, the bracket, and what the knockout round could look like for each player — on Gotta Get Up, the New York Liberty podcast from Black Rosie Media. New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season. Subscribe wherever you listen. 0:00 — Intro: Six Liberty Players, One World Cup — Group Stage Breakdown 5:34 — USA's Close Call vs. Italy: What It Revealed About This Team 16:44 — Marine Johannès & France: The Calm, Confident Team Nobody Should Sleep On 28:52 — Pauline Astier Is Leading France in Assists as a Rookie 33:19 — Stewie vs. Caitlin Clark: Who's Actually Carrying USA? 1:01:10 — Leonie Fiebich & Germany: Carrying the Torch in Berlin as the Host Nation 1:03:42 — Han Xu Is Shooting Over 50% in All Categories for China 1:09:10 — China vs. Puerto Rico Preview: Why Han Xu Can't Bring the Ball Down 1:13:07 — Belgium, Julie Allemand & the Former Liberty Players Making Noise at the World Cup

    Liberty Players Are Taking Over Berlin!

  2. Sep 3 ·  Video

    Should Breanna Stewart Rest at the FIBA World Cup? | New York Liberty Breakdown

    Stewie is heading to the FIBA Women's World Cup — but should she be? With the New York Liberty's playoff seeding on the line and injury questions swirling, GGU Live breaks down the most important debate Liberty fans aren't having loudly enough. Plus a BRM exclusive from Roberta, the Sabrina Ionescu vision question, and a full Liberty playoff preview. What we cover: 0:00 — Should Stewie Skip the World Cup? The Debate Starts Now3:01 — Rest or Injury? Nobody's Talking — and That's a Problem6:04 — Sabrina Didn't Make the USA Roster. We Don't Agree With That.10:51 — This Is Stewie's Decision — But the Liberty Are Watching13:15 — 🎙️ BRM Exclusive: Roberta Spoke to Dom About the World Cup21:39 — We Talked to Stewie. Here's What She Said.24:20 — Stewie Has More World Cup Medals Than Sue Bird. Say That Louder.25:59 — The Liberty Side of This Stewie Debate Nobody's Having1:41:45 — The Sabrina Ionescu Trade Conversations — What's Actually Going On?1:45:58 — What IS the Vision for Sabrina? Point? Two? Combo?1:58:40 — Stewie Said the Team Is "As Full As It's Going to Get"2:06:11 — Liberty vs. Aces in the Playoffs — Do New York Have a Chance?2:18:13 — JJ Is Making a Case for Greatest Rebounder in Basketball History2:48:41 — FIBA Break Is Here — What the Liberty Need to Come Back Ready ForNew York Liberty coverage. Expert analysis. Built for Liberty faithful. No filter. #NewYorkLiberty #BriannaStewart #GottaGetUp #WNBA #BlackRosieMedia #FIBAWorldCup #SabrinaIonescu #JonquelJones #TeamUSA #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBATwitter

    Should Breanna Stewart Rest at the FIBA World Cup? | New York Liberty Breakdown

  3. Aug 18 ·  Video

    Dangerous. Potential. Interior. The Liberty's Last Three Games Defined

    The New York Liberty went 2-1 over the last three games — and none of it felt clean. Brian and Erica break down Indiana, LA, and Connecticut in the most honest terms possible: one word each. Dangerous. Potential. Interior. From Sabrina Ionescu's ankle injury to JJ carrying the bench against Connecticut to the real question underneath it all — is this still a championship window, or is New York running out of time to look the part? Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin don't hold back on Gotta Get Up, the New York Liberty podcast from Black Rosie Media. 0:00 — Intro: Three Games, One Word Each — New York Liberty Fan Mailbag 7:14 — Liberty vs. Indiana Fever Recap: Brian's Word Is "Dangerous" 16:54 — Can the Liberty Secure Home Court? WNBA Playoff Standings Breakdown 21:16 — Liberty vs. LA Sparks Recap: Brian's Word Is "Potential" (And Why It Goes Both Ways) 49:21 — Sabrina Ionescu Ankle Injury Update: Will She Play vs. Chicago? 51:31 — Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Recap: Brian's Word Is "Interior" — JJ Shines Without Stewie 56:41 — Is This Still a Championship Window? Erica's Honest Assessment 1:11:14 — All-WNBA Team Debate: Can Jonquel Jones Make It in a Guard-Heavy Year? 1:13:07 — FIBA Women's World Cup 2026: France's Roster Still Not Set With 18 Days to Go New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season. Subscribe wherever you listen.

    Dangerous. Potential. Interior. The Liberty's Last Three Games Defined

  4. Aug 12 ·  Video

    The Liberty's Stretch Run & the Laney-Hamilton Question

    The New York Liberty waived Betnijah Laney-Hamilton — and got nothing in return. No trade. No pick. No player. She's headed to Washington and the questions about how this was handled aren't going away. Erica and Brian break it all down. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a GGU episode. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 — Intro: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Waived by the Liberty, Headed to Washington 1:37 — The Timeline: Why the Liberty's Handling of Laney-Hamilton Doesn't Add Up 9:01 — What Chris DeMarco Said — and What He Didn't 23:14 — What Laney-Hamilton's Next Chapter Looks Like in Washington 28:53 — WNBA Standings Breakdown: Where New York Actually Stands in the Playoff Race 30:19 — Season Series Tiebreakers: How the Liberty Can Climb to a Top 4 Seed 45:21 — Liberty vs. Indiana Preview: Can JJ Guard Caitlin Clark When It Matters? 📬 Was this a misstep by the front office? Drop your take in the comments. Gotta Get Up! is a New York Liberty podcast and YouTube show from Black Rosie Media. New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season.

    The Liberty's Stretch Run & the Laney-Hamilton Question

  5. Jul 29 ·  Video

    JJ Made History. The Weekend Still Hurt.

    Jonquel Jones just became the first player in WNBA history to win every MVP award the league has to offer. So why did All-Star Weekend leave everyone with more questions than answers?  Erica and Brian get into all of it — what JJ actually meant, what she was carrying that nobody knew about, and why the conversation goes well beyond one viral clip.  Then there's the Liberty, who keep finding ways to win games they probably shouldn't and lose games they definitely should have closed. Is the coaching getting better or are the players just refusing to let it matter? And what does it actually take for this team to stop being a mystery — even to itself?  Subscribe to Gotta Get Up wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin.

    JJ Made History. The Weekend Still Hurt.

  6. Jul 15 ·  Video

    🗽 Liberty Blew Prove-It Week. Now Comes the Reckoning.

    RECORDED LIVE July 13, 2026It's just Erica flying solo tonight — join her live at 7:30 PM ET to break down a brutal stretch for New York. 00:00:00 — Liberty Blew Prove-It Week: Erica Breaks Down What Went Wrong00:07:00 — The Standings Don't Lie: 7th Place, 3-7 in Last 1000:10:00 — Dallas Game Breakdown: 29 Points from Stewie Wasted00:12:00 — "The Three-Point Shot Wasn't Falling — Drive to the Basket!”00:21:00 — Trade Talk: Cam Brink, Anissa Morrow & the Bench Depth Problem00:26:00 — DeMarco's Postgame Reaction: Performative or Real?00:30:00 — Personnel vs. Philosophy: Why the Defense Isn't Working00:46:00 — "It's Malpractice": Erica on Wasting Stewie's Best Years00:55:00 — Does DeMarco Have the Locker Room? Erica Goes There01:07:00 — Bench Stats Live: Where Do the Liberty Actually Rank?01:13:00 — If They Miss the Playoffs, Does DeMarco Come Back?01:57:00 — The Closing Rant: Give New York a New York Win 📬 Subscribe to the WBB Roundup newsletter for coverage across the WNBA, Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited, NCAA, and international hoops — link below. #WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #GottaGetUp #BreannaStewart

    🗽 Liberty Blew Prove-It Week. Now Comes the Reckoning.

  7. Jul 7 ·  Video

    Stewart Dropped 36 on the Lynx. That Won't Be Enough.

    This episode of Gotta Get Up! was recorded LIVE on July 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET 🗽The Liberty are riding high — and now it's "Prove It" Week. Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin break down what's next for New York after a statement stretch. 00:00:00 — Liberty Win the Commissioner's Cup & Beat the Minnesota Lynx00:03:38 — Does the Commissioner's Cup Win Count? Vegas Without A'ja Breakdown00:09:33 — Olivia Miles Shutdown: How Liberty Neutralized Minnesota's Star00:16:00 — Second Chance Points Problem: The One Stat That Concerns Us00:26:00 — Stewart: 36 Points, 14-of-19 Shooting — MVP Case Examined00:34:27 — Stewie vs. Sabrina: Who Should Have Won Commissioner's Cup MVP?00:41:00 — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton DNP: DeMarco's Communication Breakdown00:52:49 — Exclusive: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Speaks (Audio Only) — The Pause That Said Everything01:05:00 — Should the Liberty Trade Betnijah? Why the Answer Is No01:17:00 — First-Time Head Coach on a Contending Team: Is DeMarco Set Up to Succeed?01:34:00 — Pauline Astier Is Sabrina's Missing Backcourt Partner01:49:00 — Prove It Week: Liberty Schedule Breakdown Ahead of Dallas Join the conversation live — drop your questions and predictions in the chat.📬 Subscribe to the WBB Roundup newsletter for coverage across the WNBA, Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited, NCAA, and international hoops — link below. Every league, every level, through the BRM lens.#WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #GottaGetUp #BreannaStewart #SabrinaIonescu

    Stewart Dropped 36 on the Lynx. That Won't Be Enough.

  8. Jun 30 ·  Video

    Stewart vs Wilson: WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Preview | Gotta Get Up

    NOTE: Recorded live on Monday, June 29, 2026The Commissioner's Cup Final is HERE. New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces — Tuesday at Barclays Center.  Erica and Brian recap Sunday's game against the Golden State Valkyries and shift focus to the biggest game of the young Chris DeMarco era. Join us LIVE tonight at 7:30 PM ET. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a GGU livestream. TONIGHT'S TOPICS:🗽 Valkyries Recap — How did New York look heading into the Cup Final? Did they fix the closing problems, or are the questions still there?🗽 Liberty vs. Aces: The Rivalry — This isn't just a Cup game. It's Stewart, Ionescu, and Jones against A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas on the biggest mid-season stage in the WNBA. What's at stake beyond the trophy?🗽 The DeMarco Barometer — Two blown leads. A West Coast road trip. Now a championship game at home. Is Tuesday night the truest test yet of what this coaching era is made of?🗽 Can New York Close? — The question that's been following this team for two weeks gets its biggest answer Tuesday night at Barclays. We break down what has to happen for the Liberty to win. 📬 Hype or concern? Tell us in the chat.Gotta Get Up! is a New York Liberty podcast and YouTube livestream from Black Rosie Media. New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season.

    Stewart vs Wilson: WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Preview | Gotta Get Up
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Host Erica L. Ayala will bring you Liberty recaps, news, analysis, and team interviews in this weekly basketball show dedicated to the New York Liberty. We started in the 2023 season and got to report live from the 2024 Championship celebration at Barclays Center. Follow the original franchise on their quest for their NEXT WNBA championship.

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  • Creator
    Erica L. Ayala
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Black Rosie Media Podcast Network

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