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Bleav in The W with Tyler Byrum is your go-to podcast for comprehensive coverage of the WNBA and the rapidly growing world of women’s sports. From breaking news and game analysis to player storylines and league trends, Tyler Byrum brings informed, engaging takes on everything happening across the W. Each episode dives into WNBA matchups, team performances, standout players, and key moments shaping the season — while also spotlighting the broader impact of women’s basketball and the continued rise of women’s sports at every level. Whether you’re following stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, or tracking your favorite WNBA team, Bleav in The W delivers consistent, insightful coverage for dedicated fans and new listeners alike.

  1. 4H AGO

    Minnesota Lynx 2026 Season Preview | Napheesa Collier's injury and comments to hang over season

    This Minnesota Lynx season will be defined by both Napheesa Collier's injury and her revealing conversation with NPR. But despite being without Phee for a month AND losing two starters in Alanna Smith and Bridget Carelton, Minnesota is still a team with the coaching and star power to be a contender come the playoffs. Other topics include a disappointing free agency, where the team fell short in luring other key players to Minnesota and a star new point guard on the roster in Olivia Miles. NPR's full story and interview with Napheesa Collier: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5793789/napheesa-collier-wnba-salary-increase-womens-sports Follow Terry Horstman on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/terryhorstman.bsky.social Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min

  2. 13H AGO

    Dallas Wings 2026 Preview | A team for Wings' fans to be excited about

    Beyond just Paige Bueckers and adding her girlfriend, Azzi Fudd, the Dallas Wings roster has massively improved. Not just from a talent standpoint, but also from a roster construction perspective, that brought in Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith and Lynx teammate Jessica Shepard. Tyler breaks down how this could be the building block season for the Wings that will propel them to not only success this year, but beyond as they build a core around Bueckers and Fudd. Playoffs should be the baseline goal for the season and there is reason to be optimistic for me. Listen to more on the Paige and Azzi relationship pod - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paige-bueckers-speaks-on-relationship-with-azzi-fudd/id1895276693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ffavLT7s8pPM3gjvrlURG Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    15 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Golden State Valkyries 2026 Preview | Roster building and future cap space

    What an inaugural season it was for the Golden State Valkyries, surprising everyone by making the WNBA Playoffs and finishing .500 in the standings. This year, they have another tall task ahead of them and Marisa Ingemi, who covers the Valkyries for her independent publication Valkyries Beat, joined Bleav in the W, to project what they can do this year. The big focus is that Golden State brought nearly everyone back from last season's squad, including a healthy Kayla Thornton. Is the defense going to be good enough to make up for the talent gap, like it was last year? Then there's a deep discussion in the Flau'Jae Johnson draft pick trade and why the Valkyries HAD to trade the pick to make the cap space all work out. We wrap things up with a discussion on how Marisa thought this could be a breakout season for Kate Martin, who was waived following the recording of this podcast. Subscribe to Valkyries Beat for as low as $5 per month: https://www.valkyriesbeat.com/subscribe Marisa's story on Kate Martin: https://www.valkyriesbeat.com/p/valkyries-insider-is-this-kate-martin-s-breakout-season Follow Marisa on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mingemi.bsky.social Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Chicago Sky 2026 Season Preview | A successful roster flip

    Many folks have mixed opinions on how the Chicago Sky approached their offseason, centering their moves around the decision to trade franchise centerpiece Angel Reese. But when you look at last year's roster and compare it to this year's, there's no doubt they improved and doing so in every position up and down the roster. Trading Reese will give Kamila Cardoso the space to take a leap forward. Azura Stevens will come in with All-Star aspirations. Rickea Jackson is now the young centerpiece and of course, there will be the veteran playmakers of Skylar Diggins-Smith, Natasha Cloud and Courtney Vandersloot guiding the way. All of those stars project them to be a playoff team, but I have them on the outside looking in. They need to make that postseason run, though, because GM Jeff Pagliocca and head coach Tyler Marsh may be on the hot seat. Stay all the way to the end for a projected starting lineup, all players who are either All-Stars or could be shaping up for an All-Star season. Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    19 min

  5. 2D AGO

    Interview with legendary sportscaster Bonnie Bernstein on her new show, 'The Champions Edge'

    Tyler Byrum welcomes esteemed guest Bonnie Bernstein to unveil her new weekly show coming to ABC affiliates nationwide, 'The Champions Edge with Bonnie Bernstein.' 'The Champions Edge with Bonnie Bernstein' is a groundbreaking women's sports leadership series, showcasing industry leaders, entrepreneurs and newsmakers harnessing life skills honed as athletes to drive career success. The series is inspired by research revealing an astounding 94% of female C-suite executives played sports, more than half of whom were college athletes. An Academic All-American gymnast at the University of Maryland, Bernstein has channeled her "inner athlete" during her three-decade career covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, and college football and basketball, while also founding her company, Walk Swiftly Productions. Bonnie and Tyler also discuss girls' participation in sports and the stagnant coverage of women's sports. There is hope that change may soon be on the horizon. Follow Bonnie on X/Twitter: https://x.com/BonnieBernstein Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min

  6. 3D AGO

    Washington Mystics 2026 Season Preview | Does "44 and more" mean playoffs?

    It's very clear where the Washington Mystics are building to with a young core of Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen. But are the playoffs an aspirational goal for the team this season? That's what the players want. Tyler is joined by his former beat-mate Kareem Copeland, now with ESPN, to preview the Mystics' season and discuss if head coach Sydney Johnson could put it all together with their young stars for a playoff run. They also bring attention to how important a season it is for both Austin and Georgia Amoore in their development and for the ceiling of this year's team. Then, they look at how the player development shift and how that is starting to permeate throughout the rest of the WNBA. Follow Kareem on Twitter: https://x.com/kareemcopeland Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min

  7. 4D AGO

    Toronto Tempo 2026 Preview | A fun guard room to teach Kiki Rice

    Toronto's first season in the W will have some spice. Some of the league's best characters, Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes and Julie Allemand, will all lead the expansion Tempo in their own way. Tyler starts by breaking down how Toronto won the coaching carousel by nabbing Sandy Brondello, a mere year removed from coaching a team to a championship. Then, it's time to break down the uber-talented guard room where Tyler makes it clear who is going to be the star player of the eclectic bunch. But the end goal for all of the Tempo's guards will be show No. 6 overall pick Kiki Rice the ropes. The podcast ends with projecting who has the best chance to be a breakout player - much like Kayla Thornton was last year in Golden State and what the ceiling is for this team. It may very well be competing for the playoffs in Year 1. Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    18 min

  8. 4D AGO

    Connecticut Sun 2026 Season Preview w/ Emily Adams | The Sun-set season in Connecticut

    It's the final season in Connecticut before the Sun move to Houston to bring the Comets back into the WNBA. And to discuss the happenings of this final version of the Sun, Emily Adams from the Hartford Courant joins Bleav in the W to chat about everything from the signing of Brittney Griner to the outlook of the young pieces. We break down and analyze the entire saga of the Mohegan Tribe's sale process, the WNBA involvement and why the move to Houston was made. It's also a chance to reflect back on their stewardship of the franchise, helping bring professional basketball to Connecticut, one of the hubs of women's basketball. Of course, there's also Brittney Griner's decision to come to the Sun for a one-year deal and how she can guide a team of promising young players, including Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers and Aaliyah Edwards. The podcast ends with a discussion of the career and legacy of Tina Charles, who announced her retirement this week and won her MVP award with the Sun in 2012. Follow Emily Adams on X/Twitter: https://x.com/eaadams6 All of her work covering the Connecticut Sun and the UConn Huskies can be viewed here: https://www.courant.com/author/emily-adams/ Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    38 min
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Bleav in The W with Tyler Byrum is your go-to podcast for comprehensive coverage of the WNBA and the rapidly growing world of women’s sports. From breaking news and game analysis to player storylines and league trends, Tyler Byrum brings informed, engaging takes on everything happening across the W. Each episode dives into WNBA matchups, team performances, standout players, and key moments shaping the season — while also spotlighting the broader impact of women’s basketball and the continued rise of women’s sports at every level. Whether you’re following stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, or tracking your favorite WNBA team, Bleav in The W delivers consistent, insightful coverage for dedicated fans and new listeners alike.

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  • Creator
    Bleav
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    15
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    © 2026 Bleav
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