The IX Sports Podcast

The IX Sports

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. 3d ago

    Women's Worlds preview + Madison Samoskevich talks Goldeneyes season two | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition

    The IIHF Women's World Championships are finally here! The yearly best-on-best tournament is back with 10 nations facing off. First, the PWHL and PWHL Players' Association announced new roster size limits and minimum compensation rates. Host Maya Smith breaks down what those changes mean in the #1 at the IX. Then she previews the World Championships, offering her thoughts on where each team will finish, who might be at risk of relegation and updates fans on what is going on with the Czech National Team. Lastly, Vancouver Goldeneyes player Madison Samoskevich joins the show as part 2 of her interview with Maya. She talks about what the Goldeneyes will look like this season, why she picked number 7 and more! Read part 1 of the interview here: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ice-garden/madison-samoskevich-sophomore-season-in-the-pwhl/ Check out The Ice Garden's previews for each Worlds competitor: https://www.theixsports.com/tag/2026-iihf-womens-world-championships/ 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.

  2. 3d ago

    What's Next for the New York Liberty? What the End of Chris DeMarco Experiment Says About the WNBA

    The WNBA had some pretty large victories this week, including the most watched postseason since the 1997 inaugural season. Not a bad way for the league’s 30th season to come to a close after the epic seven-game WNBA Finals showdown between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries. Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell break down those massive wins but then discuss the biggest news that broke on Tuesday’s election day that the New York Liberty would not be retaining head coach Chris DeMarco. Were Howard and Jackie surprised and what did they take away from what this experiment says about the Liberty, the WNBA and basketball coaching pipelines. The duo provides their lists of Liberty coaching candidates and then ends reflecting on the jam-packed nature of the women’s basketball calendar that lies ahead.    Thumbnail Photo Credit:    Now former New York Liberty head coach Chris Demarco looks on against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center on Sep 27, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images   Link to click that are referenced throughout the show:    Jackie wrote a reflection on the WNBA Finals:  https://www.nbcsports.com/wnba/news/2026-wnba-champion-gabby-williams-golden-state-valkyries-story-isnt-about-potential-anymore Remember this podcast after reset-gate??? https://youtu.be/b_9LkHka92M?si=xAxSNedoVraIIijr  Howard’s latest basketball insider on the DeMarco decision:  https://www.theixsports.com/newsletter/wnba-coaches-no-excuses-league-hear-from-champion-valkyries-basketball-insider/   Howard’s story about Kristi Toliver when she first became an NBA assistant:  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/sports/kristi-toliver-wizards-salary.html   Jackie’s possible coaching candidates from the Liberty:  https://www.nbcsports.com/wnba/news/with-chris-demarco-out-what-head-coaching-options-do-the-new-york-liberty-have   Jackie’s story about Roneeka Hodges and shrinking coaching pipelines:  https://www.nbcsports.com/wnba/news/wnba-spotlight-roneeka-hodges-has-earned-her-shot   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.

  3. 5d ago

    2026 NWSL Playoff Preview | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition

    Jacob Mitchell and Kofi return to the podcast to help host Kathleen Gier preview the 2026 NWSL Playoffs. They start their conversation with Shield-winning Gotham FC and review the playoff field, then discuss their favorites for end-of-season awards. Follow Jacob and Kofi: https://bsky.app/profile/gingers4hal.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/socratescousin.bsky.social The B Team Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4CVd7MzH4AVJwsYwxu38Sa https://www.gingers-4-hal.com https://medium.com/@ObservationStation Ally Sentnor will never stop shooting: https://medium.com/@ObservationStation/ally-sentnor-will-never-stop-shooting-2b5ae88b13f6 Photo credit: Mark Smith | Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 6d ago

    The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: College basketball is back!

    Women’s college basketball is officially back, and with the WNBA Finals wrapping up, the floor belongs entirely to the next generation of stars! Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser kick off the season covering the biggest national storylines, pre-season honors, and the most compelling opening-week matchups.    The conversation starts with the teams set to define the early months, from Washington’s underrated upside behind Sayvia Sellers and Avery Howell to how Cori Close rebuilds UCLA’s rotation after losing six players to the pros. They also examine Michigan’s looming questions at the point guard spot and what the ongoing fifth-year eligibility rulings mean for rosters across the sport.    From there, Michael and Melissa lay out their picks for Player of the Year, first and second-team All-Americans, and the freshmen ready to make an immediate splash. They highlight breakout candidates, take a look at teams with boom-or-bust potential, and identify the under-the-radar squads built to surprise.    To wrap up, they preview a loaded slate of opening-week games, highlighted by South Carolina and Maryland squaring off in Paris, Oklahoma visiting UNC, and an early-season test between UConn and Michigan.   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: College basketball is back!

  5. Oct 29

    The importance of data-driven analysis in hockey featuring Alison Lukan | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition

    This week on the IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition, host Maya Smith is joined by Emmy winning broadcaster Alison Lukan to talk about working in hockey, becoming a broadcaster, and why she uses so much data in her work. Plus, is it hard to do that in the PWHL with less resources? First, Maya recaps some of the injuries that are plaguing PWHL and national team players going into Women's Worlds in November. In future considerations, she highlights the Women's Euro Hockey Tour and the Canada vs USA games happening this week. The national teams will use these tours to finalize their rosters before heading to Denmark for the World Championships. Follow Alison Lukan on X: https://x.com/AlisonL Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysport Listen to Too Many Men: https://toomanymenpod.com/ Read Eli's story on Corinne Schroeder: https://www.theixsports.com/the-ice-garden/pwhl/pwhl-san-jose/pwhl-san-joses-goaltender-options-if-corinne-schroeder-misses-start-of-season/ Cover image credit: PWHL  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The importance of data-driven analysis in hockey featuring Alison Lukan | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition

  6. Oct 28

    Why is the WNBA Playing a Potential Finals Clincher at 12:30 PM on a Thursday?!

    A potential WNBA Finals clinching game 6 is going to be played at lunch or breakfast across the country on Thursday. Why is that? Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell get to the bottom of that question and explain who really is to blame for this and who makes the final call. Spoiler Alert: It’s not the WNBA! Later in the show Howard and Jackie dive into how the Golden State Valkyries got back into the series and now seize control. Kiah Stokes and head coach Natalie Nakase are HUGE parts of this. And lastly for the weekly courtvision segment, Jackie and Howard discuss why a change in the basketball without borders program is a sign of the growth of women's basketball world wide.    Thumbnail Photo Credit:    Left: Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) smiles after making a three-pointer against the Atlanta Dream in the third quarter of game five of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco, California on October 26. Photo Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images   Right: Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) talks with referee Randy Richardson (11) during the game against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter of game five of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco, California on October 26. Photo Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images   Link to click that are referenced throughout the show:    Reporting from Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne on the WNBA Finals Game 6 scheduling issues:  https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50278436/place-unclear-game-6-valkyries-dream-wnba-finals   Michael Waterloo reports on the game 6 scheduling issue: https://www.instagram.com/reel/De-rDM8jAZO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&dlrf=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   Changes in basketball without Borders that were announced in Febuary:  https://pr.nba.com/basketball-without-borders-nba-all-star-2026-camp/   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.

  7. Oct 26

    The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: SEC Preview

    With the start of women's college basketball just around the corner, we are wrapping up our conference previews by tackling the gauntlet that is the SEC. With seven teams landing in the preseason AP Top 25, the SEC is looking to take back the mantra of best conference in the country this season. To close out the preseason, Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser break down the major storylines heading into the season. They run through their NCAA Tournament draft, debate whether Dawn Staley and South Carolina have any true challengers at the top, and examine how reloaded contenders like Texas, LSU, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky stack up against a field that feels deeper than ever. They also dive into sleeper teams with tournament potential and hand out their preseason picks for SEC Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and tournament finals matchup.  Plus, they take a closer look at the featured New Face in a New Place, former LSU guard Jada Richard, and what her transfer means for Coach Yo and Mississippi this season. Photo Credit: Jeff Blake   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: SEC Preview

  8. Oct 23

    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.

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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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  • Creator
    The IX Sports
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
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    © The IX Sports
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