Double Drivel

Double Drivel
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Double Drivel is a mother–daughter podcast about the WNBA, basketball fandom, and watching the game together across generations. We’re fans, not experts. One of us likes patterns, context, and the occasional stat. The other goes by vibes, highlights, and how the game feels. Together, we talk WNBA hoops from the couch — what we’re noticing, what we’re learning, and what keeps us coming back. This isn’t a show for hot takes or gatekeeping. It’s a space for thoughtful, curious conversations about women’s basketball, made for longtime fans and people just finding the league. No experts. No gatekeeping. Just hoops.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    EPISODE TEN - Assassin Mode

    Send us Fan Mail WNBA All-Star Starters, Commissioner’s Cup Recap, and Midseason Overpaid/Underpaid Salary Check Sylvia and her daughter Madeleine preview a two-week podcast break, address Alyssa Thomas’s confirmation of racist messages and death threats after the Caitlin Clark incident, and note Clark’s statement condemning hateful treatment. They break down the newly announced WNBA All-Star starters and voting process (50% fans, 25% media, 25% players, with limited player ballot participation), discuss potential snubs, and look ahead to coach-selected reserves. Game highlights focus on the Wings’ two road wins, including a comeback over the Sun and a win over the Tempo, plus updates on Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson sitting out Fever–Aces. They recap the Commissioner’s Cup (Liberty over Aces) and other notable games, then analyze midseason “overpaid/underpaid” players by position under the new CBA, before covering standings shifts, upcoming matchups, couch picks, and their swish list featuring vacation plans and attending Fever home games. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:24 Addressing Harassment 01:11 All Star Starters 03:47 Snubs and Reserves 06:30 Wings vs Sun Recap 10:31 Wings vs Tempo Recap 15:14 League Notes and Injuries 16:45 Commissioners Cup Highlights 19:15 Overpaid Underpaid Intro 21:13 Forwards Salary Breakdown 24:58 Centers Salary Breakdown 28:37 Guards Salary Breakdown 33:57 Standings Update 35:37 Couch Picks Schedule 38:13 Swish List and Wrap Up

    40 min

  2. Jun 30

    Episode 9 - Temperatures Rising

    Send us Fan Mail WNBA Records Update, Fever–Mercury Drama, and Team Ratings Breakdown Sylvia and Madeleine open with corrections and new WNBA records: Marina Mabrey ties the single-game scoring record with 53, Dominique Malonga becomes the youngest to score 30+ with 37 at age 20, and the Tempo set a regulation team scoring record with 125; they also note the Mystics–Fire four-overtime game (124–123, 3:35) with four players fouling out and mention Camila Cardoso’s 13-for-13 shooting and Cheryl Reeve tying the regular-season coaching wins record at 379. They recap Wings results (win vs Seattle in OT; losses to Aces and Lynx) and Fever games, including a 6-point first quarter, multiple technicals, Caitlin Clark’s back injury, and Alyssa Thomas receiving a postgame Flagrant Two and suspension, alongside discussion of racist language in fan discourse. They review other notable games, standings changes (Valkyries up to third), explain offensive/defensive ratings, assess Wings player strengths/weaknesses, preview upcoming games and the Commissioner’s Cup, and close with swish list items including Kelsey Mitchell’s Puma deal. 00:00 Welcome to Double Drivel 00:08 Records and Corrections 01:17 Four Overtimes Madness 02:32 Episode Roadmap 02:59 Wings Week Recap 06:23 Fever vs Mercury Chaos 11:39 Flagrant Two Breakdown 15:21 Racism and Fan Discourse 19:37 Fever vs Sparks Without Caitlin 24:07 League Records Roundup 24:53 Liberty Beat Aces Preview 25:50 Concussion Protocol Concerns 27:01 Concussion Updates 27:25 Week Recap Lynx Mystics 27:48 Valkyries Statement Wins 29:26 Defense Rating Breakdown 31:56 Offense Rating Leaders 33:41 Wings Net Points 35:52 Player Strengths Fixes 46:34 Standings Shakeup 47:13 Week Ahead Picks 48:36 Commissioners Cup Talk 50:39 Swish List Wrap

    52 min

  3. Jun 23

    EPISODE EIGHT - Time of Death

    Send us Fan Mail Wings Comeback, Fever Slide, and Two Truths & a Drivel Sylvia and Madeleine recap a week in the WNBA on their Double Drivel podcast, covering game results, records, and standings, then playing “Two Truths and a Drivel,” and ending with upcoming matchups and wish lists. They discuss the Wings’ loss to the Valkyries (91–80) and dramatic win over the Sky (93–92) featuring a late Paige surge, plus key scorers on both sides. They review the Fever’s two losses to the Dream (108–101, 113–96, a Dream franchise-record 113), highlighting defensive issues, turnovers, foul trouble, roster construction concerns, and challenge usage. League notes include Angel Reese’s fastest-to-1,000 rebounds record, Olivia Miles’ rookie first-half scoring record, Mystics upsets of the Liberty and Lynx, and the Sparks’ 30th anniversary win over the Liberty on a Nneka buzzer-beater. Standings and Commissioner’s Cup matchup (Liberty vs Aces) are updated, and they preview next week’s games and mention Caitlin Clark’s Nike “Caitlin 1” shoe release date in October. 00:00 Welcome and rundown 00:25 Wings vs Valkyries recap 02:14 Wings comeback vs Sky 05:09 Fever fall to Dream twice 09:35 Fever issues roster and coaching 15:58 League records and big games 20:04 Standings and Cup update 20:45 Two Truths and a Drivel 27:24 Answers and score recap 31:12 Couch picks next week 33:50 Swish list and sign-off

    37 min

  4. Jun 18

    EPISODE 7 - Paige-less in Portland

    Send us Fan Mail Fever’s 4-0 Week, Wings Highlights, and a Portland Trip (Paige Out, JJ Waived) Sylvia and Madeleine recap a WNBA-heavy episode focused on their Portland trip and Wings coverage, plus game highlights, Commissioner’s Cup/standings, and early All-Star voting. The Fever are on a four-game win streak, beating the Mystics 78-76 on a Caitlin Clark buzzer-beater, Chicago 114-106 in overtime with 30+ point double-doubles from Aaliyah Boston (34/12) and Clark (32/10), Connecticut 85-75 with Sophie Cunningham’s late 11-point burst, and Toronto 113-91 led by Kelsey Mitchell (27) and Cunningham (24, 6/7 from three). The Wings lose big to the Lynx, beat the Mercury (Paige 31) and Aces 96-66, then lose to Portland 84-83 with Paige sidelined; they criticize shooting, coaching decisions, and officiating, and react to JJ Quinerly being waived and Sug Sutton signed. They share Portland travel notes and review Cup scenarios, standings, and All-Star vote leaders (A’ja first). 00:00 Podcast intro and agenda 00:32 Fever streak overview 01:14 Fever vs Mystics thriller 04:01 Fever vs Sky overtime 07:24 Fever close calls and blowout 11:07 Wings vs Lynx fallout 16:56 Wings rebound vs Mercury 18:32 Wings dominate Aces 22:03 Portland trip and Paige out 24:50 Breaking down Wings issues 31:33 Ref Controversy Breakdown 34:17 Fire vs Wings Key Players 35:04 JJ Waived Fallout 38:39 Sug Sutton and Veteran Debate 41:18 Portland Trip Highlights 43:26 Donuts Markets and Books 47:51 Food Carts Hopscotch Arcade 50:04 Waterfall Tour Finale 51:31 League Records and Game Recaps 53:54 Cup Race and Standings 55:57 All Star Voting Watch 57:37 Couch Picks and Wrap Up

    1 hr

  5. Jun 9

    EPISODE SIX - Portland Bound!

    Send us Fan Mail Wings Sweep Commissioner’s Cup Week; Fever Split vs Dream/Liberty and “Right Team, Right Time” Breakouts Sylvia and Madeleine recap WNBA highlights, standings, and a “Right Team, Right Time” segment. The Dallas Wings won both Commissioner’s Cup games, beating Seattle 79–56 and Los Angeles 104–96; Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 vs the Sparks, Jessica Shepard had 22, and Paige set/tied a Wings single-game assists record with 14, while Odyssey Sims left with an apparent left ankle injury and Azia James went down late. The Indiana Fever went 1–1, beating Atlanta 83–71 behind Kelsey Mitchell’s 25 (also reaching 5,000 career points) and losing to New York 83–75 despite leading most of the game; Mo Billings posted her best Fever game (15 points, 8 rebounds), and they noted Caitlin’s fast 1,000 points/500 assists milestone and a lopsided Liberty free-throw gap. Standings stayed with Wings fourth and Fever ninth. “Right Team, Right Time” spotlights Veronica Burton, Brittney Sykes, Kennedy Carter, Shepard, and Megan Gustafson. They preview upcoming games and their trip to a Wings–Fire game in Portland. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:30 Wings Cup Wins 04:05 Sparks Thriller and Injuries 08:35 Paige Assist Record 10:09 Fever Beat Dream 15:48 Liberty Loss and Takeaways 18:12 Broadcast Gripes 21:32 Other Games and Rookie Record 25:34 Standings Check 27:40 Right Team Right Time 43:11 Couch Picks Week Ahead 45:25 Swish List and Wrap Up

    48 min

  6. Jun 2

    EPISODE 5 - Shepard for MVP?

    Send us Fan Mail Wings Stun Aces, Fever Slide, and Commissioner’s Cup Preview | Double Drivel Ep. 5 Sylvia and Madeleine recap episode five of their WNBA podcast with game highlights, league stats, a Commissioner’s Cup preview, “Says Who,” and couch picks/swish list. The Wings beat the defending champion Aces 95–87 behind Jessica Shepard’s 22-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, with strong games from Azzi (22) and Paige (20); they discuss Alanna Smith’s absence/struggles and praise Shepard as a key addition. The Fever went 0–2 (now 4–4), losing a close road game to the Valkyries and getting blown out 100–84 by Portland, with foul trouble, tense coaching exchanges, and bench scoring as a bright spot. They run through standings and league leaders (including Shepard in rebounds, Engstler in blocks, Clark in assists), play a quote-guessing game, explain Commissioner’s Cup rules/prizes, and pick upcoming games (Wings over Storm/Sparks; Fever vs Dream and at Liberty). 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:32 Wings Upset the Aces 02:34 Social Media and Attitude Talk 04:26 Portland Fire Rising 05:26 Illness and Lineup Shifts 08:14 Shepard as Wings MVP 08:49 Fever Week Recap 09:17 Valkyries Close Loss 10:44 Portland Blowout Breakdown 13:15 Fouls and Flopping Debate 15:55 Bench Bright Spots 18:31 Standings Check In 20:43 League Leaders Data 24:13 Shooting and Threes Leaders 25:56 Liberty lineup talk 27:32 Says Who game 32:07 Becky Hammon quotes 35:06 Commissioners Cup primer 36:33 Couch picks week 40:20 Wish list wrap

    44 min

  7. May 26

    EPISODE FOUR - You Like That?

    Send us Fan Mail Wings Surge vs Liberty, Fever Win Streak, and a WNBA ‘Who Am I?’ Game Sylvia and Madeleine open their Double Drivel WNBA podcast with news that the long-form CBA has been signed, then recap games: the Dallas Wings go 3–1 in a four-game week (wins over the Mystics 92–69, Sky 99–89, and Liberty 91–76; loss to the Dream 86–69). They highlight Azzi’s breakout vs New York (rookie three-point record, 24 points) alongside Paige’s 24, and discuss José Fernández’s rotations, Allana Smith’s foul trouble, Arike’s inconsistency (1–11 vs Atlanta), and interest in shooters like Awak Kuier and Naliya Rue, plus frustration over JJ not playing. The Indiana Fever win twice (vs Portland 90–73 with Caitlin Clark out; vs Valkyries 90–82 with Clark returning amid chippy play), cover roster moves, standings, Satou Sabally’s head shave story, and Sparks upsetting the Aces. They play a “Who Am I?” guessing game, preview upcoming matchups, and share swish-list highlights. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:26 CBA Signed Update 00:54 Wings Week Recap 01:33 Azzi and Paige Shine 03:22 Dream Loss and Rotations 05:30 Arike and Odyssey Consistency 11:34 Bench Bigs and JJ Minutes 14:12 Jose Fernandez Debate 16:34 Fever Wins and Caitlin Sits 19:51 Roster Moves and Waivers 22:42 Valkyries Game and Trash Talk 28:02 Myisha Hines-Allen Love 29:34 Standings and Early Season Chaos 31:15 Satou Shaved Head Context 31:53 Sparks Upset Aces 32:28 Cam Brink Trade Rumors 33:22 Salary Cap Trade Math 34:17 Who Am I Game Begins 36:58 Rapid Fire Player Guesses 44:49 Couch Picks Next Games 46:46 Swish List Highlights 47:51 Wrap Up And Where To Follow

    50 min

  8. May 19

    Episode 3 - Selfishness in This Press Conference

    Send us Fan Mail Double Dribble Ep. 3: Early WNBA Standings, Foul Trends, Wings Coaching Critique, and Fever Updates Sylvia and Madeline recap a busy first full week of the WNBA (recorded May 17): no undefeated teams remain, the Aces lead at 4–1, and the Sun are last at 0–4. They discuss elevated foul calls leaguewide, with the Mystics seeing the biggest jump (about 10 more fouls per game, 28 per game). Focusing on the Wings’ close losses to the Dream and Lynx, they criticize Dallas’ defense, Alana Smith’s struggles while wearing a mask, and coach José Fernandez’s public comments about “selfishness,” plus his rotations and reliance on veterans despite Arike’s inefficient 6-point game. They cover the Fever at 2–2, Caitlin Clark’s revised 32-point, 10-assist double-double in an OT loss to the Mystics, Aaliyah Boston’s leg injury, and Indiana’s win over the Storm. They also note Aces vs Dream (85–84), a “This or That” segment, upcoming couch picks, and Sylvia’s retirement announcement. 00:00 Welcome and Week Setup 00:21 Standings and Foul Trends 02:11 Wings Close Losses 04:15 Coach Comments and Rotations 12:45 Lynx Game Officiating 13:38 Fever Recap and Aaliyah Injury 17:07 Storm Win Without Aaliyah 19:38 Aces vs Dream Thriller 23:56 This or That Segment 29:06 Draft Talk and Coach Debate 35:29 Couch Picks This Week 38:52 Swish List and Farewell

    41 min

  9. May 13

    EPISODE TWO - Gaga or Bonkers? An Opening Weekend Recap

    Send us Fan Mail Opening Weekend Reactions, New-Fan Q&A, and Early WNBA Stats Sylvia and Madeleine recap Double Drivel’s opening-weekend WNBA coverage, beginning with a correction that Kelsey Mitchell finished fifth (not fourth) in MVP voting. They discuss the Wings’ 107–104 win over the Fever, noting standout scoring from Arike Ogunbowale (22), Paige and Odyssey Sims (20 each), limited minutes for the No. 1 pick (18, 3 points), and minimal use of Li Yuru; they also critique Indiana’s defense and Caitlin Clark’s inefficient shooting, five turnovers (three offensive fouls), and a milestone as the fastest to 1,000 points/250 rebounds/250 assists (54 games). They briefly survey other weekend results, highlight Olivia Miles’ strong rookie line, and launch “Open Gym” to answer new-fan questions about player-only fandom, skipping games, and why watch the WNBA. In “Open Book,” Sylvia reviews early minutes leaders, shot attempts, turnovers, and a notable rise in foul calls (22 per team vs. 17.5 in 2025). They share upcoming “Couch Picks,” celebrate feeling better about the Wings and publishing their first episode, and invite listener emails and follows. 00:00 Welcome to Double Drivel 00:56 Quick Corrections and Word Swap 01:43 Weekend Games Overview 02:06 Wings vs Fever Breakdown 07:44 Fever Takeaways and Caitlin Notes 11:54 Other Weekend Highlights 13:38 Open Gym New Fan Questions 18:18 Open Book Early Stats 19:26 Minutes and Coach Trust 23:10 Shot Attempts and Usage 25:53 Turnovers and Whistle Trends 27:02 Fouls Up Leaguewide 31:37 Couch Picks This Week 32:40 Swish List and Wrap Up

    34 min

  10. May 9

    EPISODE 1 - Why Double Drivel?

    Send us Fan Mail Sylvia and her 14-year-old daughter, Madeleine, introduce “Double Drivel,” a mother-daughter WNBA podcast for longtime and new fans that avoids gatekeeping, isn’t expert analysis, and rejects hate while prioritizing accuracy.  They explain the name as a play on “double dribble” and “drivel,” while respecting the league’s history and growth. Sylvia traces her basketball fandom from Iowa men’s teams in the late ’80s to the WNBA via Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever; Madeleine became a Dallas Wings fan through Paige Bueckers.  Living in San Diego, they attend Sparks games and plan trips to Portland and Indianapolis to see the Wings and the Fever this season. They discuss offseason moves (Fever re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston extension, adding Mo Billings and drafting Raven Johnson; Wings additions including Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard) and other team changes, offer early finals picks, share what they’re excited for, and end with a positive “Swish List” segment.

    21 min
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Double Drivel is a mother–daughter podcast about the WNBA, basketball fandom, and watching the game together across generations. We’re fans, not experts. One of us likes patterns, context, and the occasional stat. The other goes by vibes, highlights, and how the game feels. Together, we talk WNBA hoops from the couch — what we’re noticing, what we’re learning, and what keeps us coming back. This isn’t a show for hot takes or gatekeeping. It’s a space for thoughtful, curious conversations about women’s basketball, made for longtime fans and people just finding the league. No experts. No gatekeeping. Just hoops.

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