Hitting the Hardwood Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined Aryeh Schwartz, who is the founder of Winsidr and host of the Winsidr Show podcast. 

Hansen and Schwartz open the podcast by discussing what we saw in the WNBA over Opening Weekend and surprises and weaknesses seen from teams across the league. The two then chat about the opening stretch for the Lynx, who has shined and who still has to prove themselves early on in the year. They conclude the episode by predicting what might take place for Minnesota by the end of the year.

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Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

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Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by the Minnesota Lynx's new Associate Head Coach, Eric Thibault.

Hansen and Thibault open the podcast talking about Thibault's arrival to the Lynx, his time in Minnesota so far and his ties to Minnesota. They then discuss the offseason, training camp thus far, and expectations for the 2025 season. Then conclude chatting about the Lynx coaching staff, what Thibault will bring to the team and organization, and wrap up the podcast with ... Minnesota State Fair talk?

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Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.

Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx radio play-by-play voice, Wendell Epps.

Hansen and Epps open the podcast talking about what drew Epps to Minnesota and what his first year has been like in the Twin Cities, following that up by discussing the Minnesota Lynx play over the regular season and at the start of the postseason. Hansen and Epps then shift focus to the final four teams left standing in the WNBA Playoffs before taking a deep dive into the best-of-five series between the Lynx and the Connecticut Sun.

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Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN analyst and reporter LaChina Robinson. 

Hansen and Robinson open the podcast by talking about the 2024 regular season in its final week, what and who have surprised us this season, and the playoff race. They then take a deep dive into the success of the Minnesota Lynx and the MVP type play of Napheesa Collier, as well as discussing if Minnesota should be considered serious title contenders this year.

To conclude the podcast, Robinson talks about the postseason ahead, what we can expect from the playoff field and what role she will be playing before, during and after broadcasts on ESPN this postseason. 

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BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Terry Horstman, who covers the Minnesota Lynx for The Next.

Hansen and Horstman open the podcast by talking about the Lynx as of late and how they are red-hot out of the Olympic Break, as well as the impressive weekend that took place in Minneapolis with the Lynx taking down Las Vegas and Indiana in a back-to-back on Maya Moore jersey retirement weekend. The two them discuss the job that has been done by Cheryl Reeve and her coaching staff, the MVP-caliber of play from Napheesa Collier, and if this team is a legit title contender this year.

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HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Tanke. 

Hansen and Tanke open up the podcast talking about the Olympics in Paris and the resumption of the WNBA season following the Olympic Break, going on to discuss the season thus far and the interest in the WNBA and how that has reached the Lynx organization. The two then talk about the rest of the regular season, the Lynx fan base and their passion and support of the team, and what could come for Minnesota the rest of the 2024 season and into the postseason. 

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HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Myles Ehrlich, a senior writer at Winsidr who primarily covers the New York Liberty and co-host of the Pull Up with Myles and Owen Podcast.

Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast by talking about the WNBA season at the Olympic Break, the interest the league continues to get, and what might happen during the break before teams return for the final 15 games of the regular season. The two them take a deep dive into the success of New York and Minnesota so far this season, wrapping up the podcast by discussing the Paris Olympics and more. 

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HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Mark Schindler, a writer who covers all levels of women's basketball and the host of the They've Got Now podcast.

Hansen and Schindler take a look around the WNBA at the midseason point and as the Olympic Break gets underway while outlining some surprises we've seen through the first portion of the summer. The two then take a look at the Minnesota Lynx and what has fed into the success of the team thus far before wrapping up the podcast by discussing favorites for end-of-season awards and what teams are serious title contenders in 2024.

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Sponsors

BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by WNBA and NBA writer and reporter Jack Borman.

Hansen and Borman take a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx so far this season, including the strong start for the team, the reasoning behind the hot start and some standouts thus far. The two then discuss the newest additions to the team and the impact they have made thus far, and some strengths and weaknesses Minnesota has shown. Hansen and Borman conclude the podcast by talking about if the Lynx strong start is sustainable and if they should already be considered title contenders in 2024. 

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BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride. 

McBride and Hansen take a look at the WNBA season thus far for the Minnesota Lynx, including a strong start to the season for McBride herself. They then take a look behind the success of the Lynx thus far and the chemistry that is already present on Minnesota's roster despite new faces. They conclude the podcast by discussing what McBride has enjoyed most about the season thus far, what she thinks the Lynx can accomplish this year and much more. 

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BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more

Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood