The IX Sports Podcast

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The IX Sports: A women’s sports media company The IX Sports is powered by a single mission: to be your go-to platform for women’s sports coverage. We provide unparalleled and consistent coverage of all women’s sports. Already, we connect the millions of women’s sports fans with plugged-in insiders across six different women’s sports every day with The IX Daily. Our coverage at The IX Basketball is powered by The Next.

  1. 4h ago

    Atlanta Dream Dominated Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. What’s Gone Wrong for the Golden State Valkyries?

    Three games have gone by of the 2026 WNBA Finals and the Atlanta Dream are in control 2-1. Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell check in with Dream beat reporter Michael Waterloo to learn a bit about how the Dream have imposed their will Golden State Valkyries. How has Angel Reese become the best player on the floor in this series? How did the supporting cast in Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Jordin Canada and rookie Isobel Borlace really step up in game 3? Later, Jackie and Howard try to diagnose  what exactly has been the issue for Golden State in this series. Later for our court vision segment, Howard and Jackie explain what’s so significant  about the WNBA Finals having some of the best ratings in league history.    Thumbnail Photo Credit:    Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) has the ball in her hands in the first quarter during game three of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA on October 21, 2026. Photo Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images   Link to click that are referenced throughout the show:   Read Michael Waterloo’s latest on the Dream:  https://www.theixsports.com/features/the-atlanta-dream-reached-their-final-form-in-game-3-win/   Read Marisa Igemi’s latest on the Valkyries: https://www.theixsports.com/features/can-the-valkyries-offense-do-enough-to-come-back-in-the-finals/   Follow us & Subscribe on:   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSports   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467f   Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905   BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.social   Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 16h ago

    Checking in on the NCAA | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition

    The NCAA season is in full swing. This week, Maya is joined by NCAA beat reporter Emma Sullivan, to talk about collegiate hockey.  First, however, the Vancouver Goldeneyes have officially announced their new jerseys with their team logo and brand. In the #1 at the IX, Maya describes the new jerseys, shows some of the new images and talks about the design details.  Then, Emma joins the show to talk about the biggest headlines in the NCAA, as well as how new NCAA rules will impact the PWHL draft in 2027. Maya and Emma wrap up the show with Future Considerations. A few countries have released their World Championships rosters ahead of the November tournament, so Emma shares her thoughts on the college players who will head to Denmark.  Follow Emma on X: https://x.com/emmasul02 Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysport Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootingw.sullivan/ See the new Vancouver Goldeneyes jerseys: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/teams/vancouver-goldeneyes/news/2026/october/21/vancouver-goldeneyes-unveil-first-jerseys-featuring-team-logo  Cover photo credit: University of Minnesota-DuluthJersey photo credit: PWHL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Checking in on the NCAA | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition

  3. 2d ago

    USWNT tested against top-ranked Spain | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition

    The IX Sports' Soccer Insider Annie Peterson joined host Kathleen Gier for a wide-ranging conversation that included their impressions from the U.S. women's national team's pair of friendlies against Spain and an update on the NWSL standings ahead of the league's final two regular-season games. The two also discussed U.S. Soccer's announcement about the new domestic club tournament. Links: https://bsky.app/profile/anniempeterson.bsky.social https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/us-soccer-new-womens-domestic-club-competition-no-start-date-soccer-insider/ https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/crystal-dunn-honored-for-impact-on-womens-soccer/ https://www.theixsports.com/the-ix-soccer/how-the-uswnts-bench-changed-the-game-against-spain/ Photo credit: Jamie LeBlanc | Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 3d ago

    The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Notre Dame Head Coach Niele Ivey

    On this week’s episode of The IX Sports Podcast: College Basketball Edition, Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser are joined by a very special guest: Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey! Coach Ivey joins us to break down what’s ahead for the Fighting Irish in an always competitive ACC. We dive into Hannah Hidalgo’s senior campaign, her growth on both ends of the floor, and the buzz surrounding her future at the next level. Coach also opens up about hitting the transfer portal for impact veterans like Madison St. Rose and Anaya Hardy, how she approaches balancing the portal with elite high school recruiting classes, and the art of preparing college athletes to thrive as pro-ready players in the WNBA. To wrap things up, we get into our quick-hitters, touching on Coach Ivey’s iconic sideline fits, her gameday superstitions, unforgettable memories cutting down the nets, and Arike Ogunbowale’s uncanny knack for hitting big-time buzzer-beaters. Make sure to like, subscribe, and tune in next week as we continue our conference previews by tackling the SEC! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Notre Dame Head Coach Niele Ivey

  5. Oct 15

    WNBA Finals Preview: How the Valkyries Defied Odds, the Dream’s Resurgence & the Liberty’s Future

    Happy almost WNBA Finals! Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell are back to preview the series. First they invite Golden State Valkyries reporter Marisa Ingemi onto the show to discuss the many ways in which the Valkyries have defined the odds to take them to a WNBA Finals in just year two of existing as a franchise. Then Howard and Jackie discuss how the Dream made headlines this week and how they got Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals to be played at State Farm Arena.Lastly for courtvision, Jackie and Howard begin to look ahead to what a very contemplative off-season looks like for the New York Liberty. Watch this space!    Thumbnail Photo Credit:   Left: Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) before game three of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on October 2, 206. Photo Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Right: Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) in action against the New York Liberty in the first quarter during game one of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on October 4, 2026. . Photo Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images   Link to click that are referenced throughout the show:   Follow Marisa’s coverage at The IX and at Valkyries Beat:  https://www.theixsports.com/author/marisa-ingemi-2/ https://www.valkyriesbeat.com/  Read Howard’s column on the Atlanta Dream:  https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/atlanta-dream-in-season-improvement-2026-wnba-finals-basketball-insider-angel-reese-jordin-canada/   Read Jackie’s latest New York Liberty dispatch:  https://www.theixsports.com/features/new-york-liberty-season-ended-represented-story-2026-season-breanna-stewart/ Follow us & Subscribe on:  YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@TheIXSports Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0vn5r287B0oS3wX2fHmLZ8?si=39f2fd261ec1467f Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ix-sports-podcast/id1845604905BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/theixsports.bsky.social Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/theixsports/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Oct 15

    A quick history of women's hockey in North America | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition

    Cover photo credit: Michelle Jay In episode images credit: PWHL Follow LJ on X: https://x.com/leajamieb Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysport Purple Posts episode about Calgary: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uOGC4kh61ZjNeP9jUU0ci?si=AtrOI2djR-W2UclHvKlDkg Purple Posts episode about the mall arena: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FvlyGvi9B5j8pmJPNGIWy LJ's reverse retro jerseys: https://www.theixsports.com/uncategorized/designing-pwhl-reverse-retro-jerseys-part-2-the-americans/ Eli's article about the San Jose x PWHL Day: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ice-garden/pwhl/inside-pwhl-san-jose-day-at-sap-center/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A quick history of women's hockey in North America | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition

  7. Oct 13

    What is next for the NWSL's Houston Dash? | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition

    Dustyn Richardson of Bayou City Soccer joined host Kathleen Gier on this week's episode to talk about the Houston Dash, who parted ways with coach Fabrice Gautrat earlier this season. The team is currently in 12th place with three matches left in the regular season. Follow Dustyn: https://www.bayoucitysoccer.net/ https://bsky.app/profile/bayoucitysoccer.net https://www.youtube.com/@BayouCitySoccer Photo credit: Mike Watters | Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 12

    The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Big East & Pac-12 Preview

    Our conference previews continue as Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser dive into the newly reshaped Pac-12 and the perennial powerhouses of the Big East. They kick off the episode by reacting to the major recruiting news of five-star point guard Jazelle "GG" Banks committing to Dawn Staley and South Carolina over LSU and Texas, and what her signing means for the future of Gamecocks Women’s Basketball. Next, Michael and Melissa explore the reincarnation of the Pac-12 featuring incoming programs like Gonzaga, Colorado State, and San Diego State, discussing what it will take for this new league to recapture national prestige and navigate the NIL era. The duo then make their NCAA tournament picks and predictions in a conference draft for both the Big East and Pac-12, debating powerhouse programs like UConn and Villanova, dark horses like Creighton and St. John’s, and their top Player and Coach of the Year candidates in each league. Finally, they wrap up with their "New Face, New Place" segment, breaking down Butler's hire of head coach Maria Marchesano and what her return to Indianapolis means for the Bulldogs. Photo Credit: David Butler II    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Big East & Pac-12 Preview
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The IX Sports: A women’s sports media company The IX Sports is powered by a single mission: to be your go-to platform for women’s sports coverage. We provide unparalleled and consistent coverage of all women’s sports. Already, we connect the millions of women’s sports fans with plugged-in insiders across six different women’s sports every day with The IX Daily. Our coverage at The IX Basketball is powered by The Next.

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    The IX Sports
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
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