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Welcome to Let Her Shoot — the unapologetic, unfiltered weekly deep dive into the wildest, boldest, and most game-changing stories in women’s sports. Hosted by women’s hoops expert Trysta Krick and sports content producer Sarah Chovnick, this isn’t your watered down recap show. It’s opinionated, it’s raw, and it’s all love. No fluff. Just real talk, real coverage, and real respect for the game. So whether you’re here for the game, the gossip, or the greatness — follow for more takes that go way beyond the stat sheet. New episodes every week.

  1. 2d ago

    SHOCKING SEMIFINAL SWEEPS! Liberty and Aces Eliminated + Should Sabrina Split With New York??

    The Liberty's season ended with a reset timeout nobody used, and the WNBA Finals are officially set: Dream vs. Valkyries. Trysta and Sarah break down the Liberty's sweep at the hands of the Dream, starting with the Game 2 sequence that had everyone asking why New York didn't use its timeout. They dig into Chris DeMarco's press conference, his bench rotations and whether the Liberty's coaching change was a miss. Then comes a heated debate over Sabrina Ionescu's playoff struggles and whether New York should move on from her. On the Dream side, they praise Angel Reese's growth under Karl Smesko, Jordan Canada's emergence as the team's most important player and a sweep without Allisha Gray. Plus, the Valkyries' overtime comeback to eliminate the Aces, why Becky Hammon took accountability for Las Vegas' season and what a roster with only five players under contract means for the offseason. IN THIS EPISODE:🗽 The Liberty's Game 2 timeout controversy🎤 Chris DeMarco's press conference and bench decisions🤔 Was firing Sandy Brondello a mistake?📉 Sabrina Ionescu's playoff pattern and the trade debate🌟 Angel Reese's growth under Karl Smesko🔥 Jordan Canada and the Dream sweep without Allisha Gray🌉 The Valkyries' overtime win to eliminate the Aces🏆 Becky Hammon's honest take on why the Aces fell💰 Finals MVP odds and bets🔮 Dream vs. Valkyries Finals predictions👔 Sarah's best friend's wedding and the same-day suit Who are you picking in the Finals, Dream or Valkyries? Tell us in the comments. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball.▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify CHAPTERS00:00 Cold Open: From "Smoking Crack" to the Finals00:47 The Liberty Get Swept01:34 Sarah's Wedding Weekend and the Same-Day Suit08:31 Liberty Coach Chris DeMarco Under Fire09:17 Game 2: The Liberty's Final Possession12:25 The Reset Timeout Nobody Used14:47 Chris DeMarco's Press Conference17:08 Why Didn't Han Xu, Marine Johannes or Pauline Astier Play?20:12 Was Firing Sandy Brondello a Miss?22:38 Sabrina Ionescu's Playoff Pattern28:55 Angel Reese's Growth Under Karl Smesko32:03 Jordan Canada and the Dream Sweep Without Allisha Gray33:35 The Finals Are Set: Dream vs. Valkyries34:22 Finals MVP Betting Odds36:42 Valkyries Beat the Aces in Overtime39:06 From "Clowns" to the Finals41:21 Becky Hammon on Why the Aces Fell44:29 The Aces' Offseason Problem47:37 Finals Predictions: Dream vs. Valkyries49:57 What's Next: College Basketball and the Show51:29 Sign-Off #WNBA #WNBAFinals #WNBAPlayoffs #WomensBasketball #LetHerShoot #TheDailyW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Oct 6

    Dream Stun Liberty, Valkyries Shock Aces: WNBA Semifinals Game 1

    The Dream and the Valkyries both stole Game 1, and the WNBA semifinals just got a lot more interesting. Trysta and Sarah open by addressing last Saturday’s show and the reaction to it. Then they break down how DeWanna Bonner’s halftime message flipped the Liberty-Dream series, with 21 Liberty turnovers turning into 32 Dream points. They dig into Jordan Canada’s postseason three-point surge and Angel Reese’s four-steal, three-block night. Then comes the big one: how the Valkyries held the Aces to 60 points, their lowest of the season, with just two offensive rebounds all game.Plus, series predictions for both matchups, why the Aces may just be tired, what the Fever fan-base fallout means for Kelsey Mitchell’s future, and a debate over who has the best hair in the league. IN THIS EPISODE:🙏: Trysta and Sarah address Saturday’s show🔥: DeWanna Bonner’s halftime message and the Dream’s third-quarter takeover🔄: 21 Liberty turnovers turned into 32 Dream points🎯: Jordan Canada’s red-hot postseason three-point shooting🛡️: Angel Reese’s four steals and three blocks🌉: How the Valkyries held the Aces to 60 points😴: Are the Aces running on empty?🔮 Series predictions: Liberty vs. Dream and Aces vs. Valkyries💇‍♀️: The great Valkyries hair debate👀: Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston and the Fever fan-base fallout Who are you picking in each series? Tell us in the comments. 👍: Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔: Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women’s basketball. ▶️: Watch on YouTube | 🎙️: Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify CHAPTERS 00:00 The Valkyries Have the Best Hair and Best Defense 00:46 Sarah’s Weekend and a Street Fair Hat Shoutout 04:40 Addressing Saturday’s Show 08:38 Dream vs. Liberty: DeWanna Bonner Flips the Game 09:26 The Dream’s Third-Quarter Takeover 10:57 21 Turnovers Turn Into 32 Points 12:33 Could DeWanna Bonner Win Finals MVP? 16:30 Jordan Canada’s Postseason Three-Point Surge 18:53 The Liberty’s Turnover Problem 20:27 Liberty vs. Dream Series Predictions 22:46 Valkyries Stun the Aces in Game 1 24:20 How the Valkyries Held the Aces to 60 Points 27:29 The Aces’ Two Offensive Rebounds 29:52 Are the Aces Tired? 31:24 Becky Hammon’s “Played Like Ass” Takeaway 32:57 Aces vs. Valkyries Series Prediction 34:31 Aces Fatigue and the Dynasty Debate 36:49 Fever Fan Base Fallout and Kelsey Mitchell’s Future 39:55 Sign-Off #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WomensBasketball #LetHerShoot #TheDailyW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Oct 3

    Should They Stay Or Should They Go? FEVER Exit Interviews May Reveal Fate

    The Fever's season is over, and the fallout is already messier than the series.Trysta and Sarah react to the Aces eliminating Indiana in Game 3, then dig into Fever exit-interview day. GM Amber Cox's statement defending the fan base, Kelsey Mitchell saying she has to be "selfish" in her career, and Stephanie White's uncertain future are all on the table. Then they unpack the Raven Johnson apology controversy, Dawn Staley's response, and why the discourse around A'ja Wilson has them asking who's allowed to say what. Plus, Becky Hammon's pointed "No" to a question about the Fever and Aces, and how it landed.They also break down the Valkyries' wild comeback over the Wings, Paige Bueckers' tough night, and what's ahead in a semifinal slate with the Aces facing Golden State and the Liberty facing the Dream.IN THIS EPISODE:👀 Caitlin Clark on College GameDay🚪 Fever exit interviews: Kelsey Mitchell, Stephanie White and Amber Cox🎤 Amber Cox's statement on the Fever fan base🙏 Raven Johnson's apology and Dawn Staley's response🏆 The Aces eliminate the Fever in Game 3😬 Becky Hammon's press conference moment🌉 The Valkyries' comeback past the Wings🤔 How much blame does Paige Bueckers deserve?🔮 Aces vs. Valkyries and Liberty vs. DreamWas the Raven Johnson apology necessary, and who are you picking in the semifinals? Let us know in the comments.👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball.▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyCHAPTERS00:00 Happy Saturday: A Bonus Show03:09 Caitlin Clark on College GameDay06:16 Fever Exit Interviews: Kelsey Mitchell and Stephanie White09:24 Amber Cox Defends the Fever Fan Base12:36 Maisha Hines-Allen and the Fever's Final Series14:11 Raven Johnson's Apology Controversy18:03 Dawn Staley, A'ja Wilson and Who Gets Protected21:53 Aces Eliminate the Fever22:40 Becky Hammon's Press Conference Moment28:07 Valkyries Survive Wings in Game 329:44 Paige Bueckers' Tough Night31:18 Wings' 18-0 Meltdown34:27 Liberty vs. Dream: Who Is Trysta Rooting For?35:12 Aces vs. Valkyries Preview37:32 Wrap-Up and What's Next#WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WomensBasketball #LetHerShoot #TheDailyW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Oct 1

    Fever Fight Back, Olivia Benched, & Arike Balls Out - Round One Was WILD

    The Liberty just sent Minnesota home, Arike Ogunbowale dropped a 45-point playoff record, and A'ja Wilson had a fourth-quarter moment nobody saw coming. Trysta and Sarah break down the Liberty's series-clinching win over the Lynx, including the benching of reigning Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles and Cheryl Reeve's postgame comments about not having "the right pieces." They also dig into Napheesa Collier's looming free agency and where she could land next. Then it's the Fever's Game 2 comeback over the Aces, Caitlin Clark's historic first half, and the fallout from A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a fan. Plus, Arike Ogunbowale's record-setting overtime performance for the Wings, Angel Reese's disruptive two-way impact for the Dream, and why Trysta is officially Liberty-pilled after a trip to Barclays Center. IN THIS EPISODE:🗽 The Liberty eliminate the Lynx, and Olivia Miles gets benched🤔 Cheryl Reeve's comments on "not having the right pieces"🆓 Where does Napheesa Collier go in free agency?🏀 Caitlin Clark's historic first half vs. the Aces😤 A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a Fever fan🔥 Arike Ogunbowale's playoff-record 45 points🛡️ Angel Reese's disruptive, eclectic defense👑 Jordin Canada and the Dream roll into the semifinals Were the Lynx right to bench Olivia Miles, and was A'ja Wilson's reaction to that fan justified? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball.▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify CHAPTERS00:00 Sarah Goes to the Liberty Game06:44 Should Olivia Miles Have Been Benched?10:17 Cheryl Reeve's "Right Pieces" Comments17:19 Napheesa Collier's Free Agency Decision21:15 Fever vs. Aces Game 2 Recap23:38 Caitlin Clark's Historic First Half27:29 A'ja Wilson's Fan Confrontation39:03 Giving Raven Johnson Her Flowers39:48 Arike Ogunbowale's Record-Setting Night44:28 The Controversial Final Possession49:01 Dream Roll Past the Mystics51:24 Angel Reese's Disruptive Defense55:15 Jordan Canada Deserves More Credit #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WomensBasketball #LetHerShoot #TheDailyW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 29

    The Vets Showed Out! WNBA Playoffs Recap: First Games of Round One

    Playoff basketball is here, and Trysta and Sarah are showing up for you no matter what—with or without appendicitis. They break down every first-round Game 1 from around the league, starting with Brianna Stewart’s legendary takeover against the Lynx and Pauline Astier’s full-court defense on Olivia Miles. Then it’s A’ja Wilson’s clinic against the Fever, DeWanna Bonner’s third-quarter explosion that lifted the Dream past the Mystics, and Gabby Williams and the Valkyries steamrolling the Wings in Game 1. Plus, the MVP debate they can’t stop having: should the award go to the best regular-season player, or the one who shows up when the lights are brightest? IN THIS EPISODE:🏀: Brianna Stewart’s legendary Game 1 vs. the Lynx🛡️: Pauline Astier’s full-court pressure on Olivia Miles👑: A’ja Wilson’s clinic against the Fever🔥: DeWanna Bonner takes over for the Dream🌊: Gabby Williams and the Valkyries blow out the Wings🤔: Should MVP be a regular-season or a playoff award?🎤: MNBA media day chaos and Sarah’s toughest 24 hours yet Which Game 1 surprised you most, and who do you think takes their series in a sweep? 👍: Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔: Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women’s basketball.▶️: Watch on YouTube | :studio_microphone: Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify CHAPTERS00:00 Sarah’s Appendicitis and MNBA Media Day06:14 Grading Our Predictions From Last Episode07:02 Brianna Stewart’s Legendary Game 109:22 Pauline Astier Shuts Down Olivia Miles14:48 Links Face a Must-Win in Brooklyn18:39 A’ja Wilson Puts on a Clinic21:50 Should MVP Be a Playoff Award?23:25 Olivia Miles Wins Rookie of the Year25:46 Fever’s Offense Falls Apart Again31:58 DeWanna Bonner Takes Over for the Dream39:41 Chicago’s Angel Reese Trade Gets Worse42:29 Gabby Williams and the Valkyries Blow Out Dallas49:01 What’s Next in the Playoffs #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WomensBasketball #LetHerShoot #TheDailyW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 28

    The 2026 WNBA Regular Season Review: BONUS EPISODE!

    The Connecticut Sun are now the Houston Comets, and Trysta and Sarah are raising a glass to a dynasty that just got stolen. Before the playoffs begin, Trysta and Sarah put a bow on the 2026 WNBA regular season with their most disappointing teams, biggest surprises and breakout rookies. They start with the Sparks and Sky, two teams that fell far short of what Vegas expected. Then they ask how the Mercury turned a Finals appearance into a lost season. On the bright side, they celebrate the Mystics' 28-win season, the culture the Portland Fire built in year one and the Golden State Valkyries' rise to the No. 2 seed. Plus, the rookies nobody saw coming, including Sidney Taylor, Cody McMahon and the Liberty's Pauline Astier. There's also a heated debate over whether the Toronto Tempo or the Portland Fire is better set up for the future. And will Juju Watkins really end up in Toronto? IN THIS EPISODE:💔 A toast to the Connecticut Sun and the "stolen" Houston Comets dynasty📉 Why the Sparks, Sky and Mercury were the season's biggest disappointments📈 How the Mystics won 28 games and earned the 5 seed🔥 Portland Fire's culture, coaching and first-year fight🌉 Golden State's surprise run to the No. 2 seed⭐ Sidney Taylor, Cody McMahon and Medina Okot's breakout seasons🗽 Why the Liberty don't make the playoffs without Pauline Astier🌎 Toronto vs. Portland: who's built for the future?👀 Is Juju Watkins headed to Toronto, Houston or somewhere else? Which team surprised you most this season, and which take are you not buying? Tell us in the comments. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball.▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify CHAPTERS00:00 A Toast to the Connecticut Sun03:03 Putting a Bow on the Regular Season04:37 Most Disappointing Teams: Sparks and Mercury08:36 The Chicago Sky's Unmitigated Disaster10:58 Biggest Surprises: The Washington Mystics14:00 Portland Fire's Culture and First-Year Fight20:14 The Golden State Valkyries' No. 2 Seed24:07 Flau'jae Johnson's Big Rookie Year25:42 Sidney Taylor: Chicago's Lone Bright Spot27:18 Cody McMahon Powers the Mystics31:06 Medina Okot and Sarah Williams Prove Doubters Wrong35:45 Pauline Astier Carries the Liberty39:40 Toronto Tempo vs. Portland Fire: Who Wins the Future?42:04 Where Does Juju Watkins Land?45:12 Sam's Pink Tools and Sign-Off #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WomensBasketball #LetHerShoot #TheDailyW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Sep 25

    Nightmare First Rounds For The Indiana Fever And Minnesota Lynx! The WNBA Playoffs Are WIDE OPEN

    The WNBA playoff bracket is finally set—and the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx may have drawn the two most dangerous first-round opponents. Can Indiana get past the Las Vegas Aces? And is a 2024 Finals rematch with the New York Liberty really what top-seeded Minnesota wanted?   Trysta and Sarah break down all four series, including why Aliyah Boston is so important against A’ja Wilson, what Olivia Miles’ health could mean for the Lynx, and whether the Washington Mystics have a real path past the Atlanta Dream. Plus, the wild Sparks collapse that helped shape the bracket, the Valkyries’ scoring concerns against Dallas, and their very different reactions to Caitlin Clark’s new Nike campaign.   🏀 Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces: the first-round showdown 🏀 Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: a Finals rematch already? 🏀 Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics: an upset pick 🏀 Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings: can Golden State score enough? 🏀 How the Sparks’ final-minute collapse affected the bracket 🏀 Aliyah Boston’s status and Indiana’s uneven offense 🏀 Caitlin Clark’s new Nike campaign   Which favorite is in more trouble: the Fever or the Lynx? And who is your first-round upset pick?   👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔 Subscribe for two new episodes every week covering the WNBA and women's basketball.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Coming up 00:47 Joe Burrow and a rough internet discovery 06:15 The Sparks’ collapse and the Valkyries’ No. 2 seed 16:40 Lynx vs. Liberty: a dangerous Finals rematch 24:45 Dream vs. Mystics: can Washington pull the upset? 35:16 Valkyries vs. Wings: Golden State’s scoring problem 38:18 Fever vs. Aces: the matchup nobody wanted 46:09 Caitlin Clark’s new Nike campaign 51:02 Boots with the fur and playoff-show plans   #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #IndianaFever #MinnesotaLynx #LetHerShoot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Let Her Shoot — the unapologetic, unfiltered weekly deep dive into the wildest, boldest, and most game-changing stories in women’s sports. Hosted by women’s hoops expert Trysta Krick and sports content producer Sarah Chovnick, this isn’t your watered down recap show. It’s opinionated, it’s raw, and it’s all love. No fluff. Just real talk, real coverage, and real respect for the game. So whether you’re here for the game, the gossip, or the greatness — follow for more takes that go way beyond the stat sheet. New episodes every week.

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