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.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode TWENTY - Seeding Frenzy

    Send us Fan Mail Double Drivel Episode 20: Injury News, Post-FIBA Slumps, and a Tight Playoff Seeding Race In their 20th episode, Sylvia and Madeleine recap WNBA news and late-season races, including Marina Mabrey being out for the year, Lisa Leslie’s “First Lady” statue unveiling, and the Wings waiving injured Sug Sutton while adding a new player. They highlight Wings wins over the Sparks (97–77, Jessica Shepard triple-double) and Mercury (87–82, Paige 26, Arike 22, Alyssa Thomas triple-double), then discuss the Fever’s uneven post-FIBA play: a 103–85 win over the Tempo led by Kelsey Mitchell (33) and Caitlin Clark (28 and 14 assists), followed by a blowout loss to the Mystics despite Mitchell’s 22. They break down tight standings and remaining schedules, note several records (Olivia Miles rookie scoring, Angel Reese 500 rebounds, Paige Bueckers early-career points, Mitchell single-season scoring), preview upcoming games, and express concern about playoff matchups as seeding remains unsettled. 00:00 Welcome to Double Drivel 00:24 League News Roundup 01:16 Wings vs Sparks Recap 03:16 Wings vs Mercury Recap 04:21 Fever vs Tempo Sluggish Win 07:12 Fever vs Mystics Blowout Loss 11:16 Standings and Seeding Chaos 14:46 Records Broken This Week 16:22 Couch Picks and Final Games 17:18 Swish List and Playoff Hopes 19:50 Wrap Up and Goodbye

  2. Sep 14

    Episode 19 - Gonna Be Gonna Be Golden

    Send us Fan Mail FIBA World Cup Recap, Injury Updates, and Honoring Lisa Leslie | Double Drivel Sylvia and Madeleine discuss WNBA-related news and FIBA Women’s World Cup highlights, including injuries to Australian players (Allana Smith, Ezi’s ACL, Jade Melbourne’s illness) and Satou Sabally being ruled out for the season due to lingering head-injury effects. They recap Team USA’s run to a fifth straight World Cup gold, detailing wins over Hungary, Spain, and France, standout performances (Breanna Stewart as tournament MVP, Jackie Young’s contributions and historic résumé), limited bench minutes in medal games, and strong French play led by Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams; they also note improved FIBA officiating, record Berlin attendance, Spain’s bronze, and award teams. The episode honors Lisa Leslie ahead of her Sept. 20 Sparks statue unveiling, reviewing her career achievements and post-retirement work, then gives “Couch Picks” for upcoming WNBA games and a brief “Swish List” NFL note about the Steelers’ opening win. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:22 League News Injury Updates 01:38 FIBA World Cup Recap 04:17 Gold Medal Game Breakdown 09:06 Officiating and Awards 11:44 Lisa Leslie Legacy 15:02 Coaching Talk and Industry Barriers 16:10 Couch Picks WNBA Returns 17:07 Swish List and Sign Off

  3. Sep 8

    Episode EIGHTEEN - Cathy or Crappy?

    Send us Fan Mail WNBA News and FIBA Break Update: Engelbert Retires, Rule Differences, and USA Group Play Sylvia and Madeleine host Double Drivel during the FIBA break, covering WNBA news and FIBA World Cup highlights. They note Kate Martin signing a developmental contract with the Chicago Sky after being waived by the Sparks, and Aari McDonald signing a rest-of-season deal with the Minnesota Lynx as Eliska Jokelova is waived. Major news is Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s planned retirement at year-end; they review her tenure’s business gains (capital raise, charter flights, expanded season, expansions, media rights, CBA salary growth) alongside criticism over PR, labor relations, player safety, officiating, and the Connecticut Sun sale controversy, then play a “Cathy or Crappy” quote game. They explain key FIBA vs WNBA rule differences and recap USA’s 3–0 group play: big win vs China, narrow 55–52 win vs Italy amid poor shooting and a disputed late flop, and 105–64 win vs Czechia, plus quarterfinal bracket setup and scheduling. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:20 Quick League News 00:53 Engelbert Retirement News 02:11 Wins and Controversies 04:30 Sun Sale Controversy 05:26 Cathy or Crappy Game 09:30 FIBA Rules Explained 11:26 USA vs China Recap 14:27 Italy Scare and Flop Talk 16:54 Czechia Blowout Win 18:04 Bracket and Schedule Outlook 20:04 Swish List and Signoff

  4. Sep 1

    Episode 17 - Define "Destroyed"

    Send us Fan Mail WNBA Updates, Record Watch, and FIBA World Cup Preview (Double Drivel) Sylvia and Madeleine discuss WNBA league news, highlights, standings, records, ESPN’s top-50 list, and a FIBA Women’s World Cup preview. Key updates include A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdrawing from the U.S. FIBA roster for health reasons (Plum also out for the season), NaLyssa Smith out for the year with Kalani Brown signed as injury replacement, and DeWanna Bonner signing with Atlanta. The Wings go 2–0 with wins over the Fire and Sun; the Fever beat the Sun 111–91 behind 34 points each from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, and Indiana honors Connecticut in its final season before a 2027 move to Houston. Valkyries’ defense fuels big wins over the Lynx and Liberty; standings remain tight. Angel Reese sets double-double and rebounding records; other milestones include Clark’s points/assists marks and Mitchell’s 1,000-point season. They critique ESPN’s top 10 and preview the Berlin FIBA tournament and U.S. schedule. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:08 League News and Roster Moves 03:26 Unrivaled and Project B Updates 04:56 Wings Game Highlights 08:47 Fever Game Highlights 12:45 Other Notable Games 18:26 Standings and Playoff Race 21:21 New Records and Milestones 26:28 ESPN Top 50 Debate 30:29 FIBA World Cup Preview 37:13 Swish List and Wrap Up

  5. Aug 25

    Episode SIXTEEN - Thank You Madame President

    Send us Fan Mail Retirement, Bonner Buyout, Injury Updates, and Wings–Fever Recap Sylvia and Madeleine host Double Drivel, covering WNBA league news, injuries, game recaps, standings, records, and award predictions. Nneka Ogwumike announces she will retire after the season, ending a decorated career and notable tenure as WNBPA president who led recent CBA talks. Azzi will have knee surgery and miss the rest of the season; Nalissa Smith suffers a non-contact knee injury; Brittney Sykes and Anisa Morrow are out for the season, leaving the Tempo with a short roster and no hardship players yet. The Mercury reach a buyout with DeWanna Bonner on the playoff-eligibility deadline. They recap the Wings beating the Fever 91–85 (Kelsey Mitchell 37; Arike 32; franchise-record 7 blocks by Awak), Dallas’s loss to the Valkyries and win over the Storm (Paige 32, 6/6 from three), and Fever results including wins over Toronto and Chicago and a loss to the Liberty. Standings: Lynx 1st, Valkyries 2nd, Aces 3rd, Dream 4th, Fever 5th, Liberty 6th, Mystics 7th, Wings 8th. Records noted include Mitchell’s 23 straight 20+ point games, Caitlin’s 37 with 8 threes vs Chicago, and Angel Reese’s milestones. They predict awards (MVP debated, Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles, Coach Cheryl Reeve, Most Improved Jessica Shepard) and preview games before the FIBA break. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:23 Nneka Retirement News 02:54 Injury Roundup 04:56 Bonner Buyout Buzz 10:27 All Star and Mascots 12:00 Wings Beat Fever Recap 15:10 Highlight Reel Rant 17:41 Wings Week Highlights 23:20 Fever Week Highlights 27:44 Liberty Loss Recap 28:46 Sky Blowout Win 31:59 Dijonai Drama 34:03 Other Notable Games 36:45 Social Media Mess 38:17 Standings Update 39:52 Records Roundup 40:49 Awards Predictions 52:54 Upcoming Schedule 53:41 Swish List Wrap 54:51 Final Sign Off

  6. Aug 18

    Episode 15- Makayla Timpson Fan Club

    Send us Fan Mail Fever-Wings Breakdown, Injury Updates, Standings & Honoring Diana Taurasi Sylvia and Madeleine discuss WNBA league news, including Liberty coach Chris DeMarco confirming Satou Sabally is stepping away after a concussion, and Hall of Fame inductions for Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Chamique Holdsclaw. They break down the Fever’s Friday win over the Wings, noting both Caitlin Clark and Paige scored 29, Ty Harris hit five threes, and Dallas missed key players (Jessica Shepard, Azzi, and A’ja), plus they critique a postgame comment from coach “Jose” about Awak. They recap Indiana’s wins over the Liberty and Dream (OT), highlighting Makayla Timpson’s career-high 20 and Kelsey Mitchell’s scoring streak. They cover a Wings win over Toronto, notable Aces and Lynx results, updated standings and tiebreakers, injury notes (including Cameron Brink’s broken rib), and honor Diana Taurasi’s jersey retirement and career accolades, then close with upcoming games and wish list items. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:32 League News and Updates 01:25 Fever vs Wings Breakdown 12:37 Rookie Debate and Injuries 16:48 Fever Week Recap 23:54 Wings Week Recap 28:54 Other Key Matchups 31:59 Standings and Tiebreakers 34:01 Injury Notes Around League 35:38 Honoring Diana Taurasi 40:05 Records Set This Week 40:55 Couch Picks and Swish List 44:01 Wrap Up and Goodbye

  7. Aug 11

    Episode FOURTEEN - No Way Jose

    Send us Fan Mail Double Drivel: Waiver Moves, USA Roster Debate, Fever-Sky Drama, and Wings’ Slide Sylvia and Madeleine cover WNBA news and recent games: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is waived by the Liberty, claimed by the Mystics (who waive and later re-sign Rori Harmon to a developmental spot), and the Liberty convert Marine Fauthoux to a regular roster spot; the Fever sign Mercedes Russell on a hardship deal after Damiris Dantas’ knee surgery. They discuss the announced 2026 USA Women’s National Team roster and notable omissions. Indiana goes 1–1, losing to the Aces in OT on Chelsea Gray’s record buzzer-beaters after late missed free throws, then beating the Sky amid a Flagrant 2 ejection of Dijonai Carrington and a rescinded Caitlin Clark technical. Dallas goes 0–3, prompting Madeleine’s “No Way José” critique of coach José Fernandez. Standings, remaining strength of schedule, and records (Kayla McBride’s 10 threes, Kelsey Mitchell’s 16 straight 20-point games, Mitchell/Clark duo points) are reviewed, followed by upcoming picks and a Swish List. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:11 Roster Moves Roundup 01:34 USA World Cup Roster Talk 02:37 Snubs and Selection Debate 06:35 Kelsey Plum Injury Update 07:25 Fever vs Aces Overtime Heartbreak 12:51 Fever Bounce Back vs Sky 13:44 Flagrant 2 and Double Standards 25:53 Tech Rescinded and Stat Lines 28:18 Wings Slide Begins 29:23 Mystics Loss and Bench Questions 31:17 Mystics Standouts and Next Loss 31:56 Scouting Report Drama 32:57 Valkyries Defense Shutdown 36:21 Lynx Loss and Injuries 40:12 McBride Record Night 42:41 Other Notable Games 45:26 No Way Jose Segment 51:33 Standings and Playoff Race 52:51 Strength of Schedule Breakdown 55:28 New Records Roundup 56:49 Couch Picks and Swish List 57:50 Final Swish List and Wrap

  8. Aug 5

    Episode 13 - Siren Songs

    Send us Fan Mail WNBA Trades, Cleveland Sirens Reveal, and Week 13 Highlights: Fever Surge, Wings Struggles, and Couch Picks Sylvia and Madeleine’s “Double Drivel” episode 13 covers two trade-deadline deals: the Sparks send Kelsey Plum (expiring contract) to the Mercury for Monique Akoa-Makani plus 2027 first- and 2028 second-round picks, and the Sun trade Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo for rights to Maria Klundikova and a future second. They discuss Cleveland’s 2028 expansion team naming itself the Sirens and note Detroit (2029) and Philly (2030) future expansions. Game highlights include the Fever going 2–1 (wins vs Storm and Fire, loss vs Lynx), Caitlin Clark’s triple-double, Kelsey’s 37-point game and 14 straight 20+ point streak, and Damaris Dantas’ season-ending meniscus surgery. The Wings go 1–2, and notable league results include Aces over Liberty and Mercury’s first game with Plum. They play “start, bench, cut,” make couch picks for upcoming games, and discuss standings and rivalries. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:23 Trade Deadline Breakdown 04:27 Cleveland Sirens Reveal 08:06 Fever Week Recap 17:07 Fever Injury Update 17:55 Wings Week Recap 27:56 Other Games and Standings 30:47 Start Bench Cut Game 36:21 Couch Picks and Rivals Week 38:04 Swish List and Wrap Up

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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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  • Creator
    Double Drivel
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Double Drivel
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