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Women’s Sports Weekly is produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Kate Owens. Women’s Sports Weekly was created by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.

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BallHalloween or Bust |146|

Episode 146

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 42:21

🎃 It’s spooky season at Women’s Sports Weekly, and we’re bringing you our Halloween Episode! We break down the latest women’s sports news in full Halloween costume, from the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball preseason rankings and the NWSL’s new high-impact player rule to Team USA vs. Canada women’s hockey and F1 Academy champion Alisha Palmowski. Plus, the WNBA Finals are heating up between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, and we’re letting tarot cards predict Finals MVP, a potential BallHalloween, and the future of the pod. 👻

Costumes, hot takes, and questionable predictions. What could go wrong?

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WNBA Finals, Roller Derby, & NWSL Playoff Outlook |145|

Episode 145

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 42:00

The WNBA Finals are underway, the NWSL playoff race is heating up, and roller derby just crowned a new world champion! 🏆 We break down the Golden State Valkyries Game 1 win over the Atlanta Dream, including Gabby Williams’ 26-point performance and what the Dream need to change to even the series. Plus, we’re diving into the NWSL playoff picture, celebrating Australia’s roller derby takeover, and playing MASH to build the ultimate women’s sports life. Think dream teams, courtside season tickets, all-access passes, and a whole lot of questionable life choices.

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USWNT, WNBA Playoffs, & NCAA Volleyball |144|

Episode 144

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 48:51

The WNBA Finals are set, and we’re getting a historic matchup between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream! 🏆

Carolyn and Kate break down the Golden State Valkyries’ stunning sweep of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream’s return to the Finals for the first time since 2013. We’re talking key matchups, Angel Reese’s championship potential, Finals MVP predictions, and whether the Valkyries’ defense can stop Atlanta’s stars.

In NCAA volleyball, SMU upsets Pitt and the Colorado State Rams’ Pac12 win streak continues.

Plus, what went wrong for the USWNT against Spain? Tune in because we have predictions, hot takes, and one very important question: can we get a BALLHALLOWEEN? 🎃🏀

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WNBA Playoffs, PWHL Schedules, & Get to Know Kate |143|

Episode 143

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 51:55

It is Kate’s first official episode 🎉 In her first episode as co-host of Women’s Sports Weekly, Kate and Carolyn dive into the first round of the WNBA playoffs, the Liberty’s historic upset over the Lynx, the Valkyries’ “scary hours,” postseason awards, and the PWHL’s upcoming home openers.

Then, get to know Kate in long form: her journey into women’s sports, her favorite teams, her love of F1, and what she hopes to bring to WSW.

This week’s episode includes a conversation about sexual violence, survivorship, and the ways we talk about survivors in sports and in our communities.

We want to be clear: survivors deserve to be believed, supported, and treated with dignity.

Coming forward is not the only measure of someone’s experience. Reporting is not the only path forward. Healing does not follow one timeline or look one particular way.

If you or someone you love has experienced sexual violence, support is available.

You are not alone, and you do not have to be in crisis to reach out for support.

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Thank you, Danielle & Welcome, Kate! |142|

Episode 142

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 44:50

It’s the end of an era at Women’s Sports Weekly. 💜

In Danielle’s final episode as co-host, we celebrate everything she helped build over nearly three years, from Unrivaled and the Final Four to the women’s sports community that grew around the podcast. Carolyn and Danielle look back on their favorite memories, biggest “holy shit” moments, podcast lore, and what they’ve learned from creating WSW together.

Then, it’s time to welcome the next chapter: Kate Owens of @NotKateSports joins the show as the new Women’s Sports Weekly co-host! Kate puts Danielle through an exit interview, gets the inside scoop on working with Carolyn, and learns what it really takes to keep WSW running.

Thank you, Danielle. Welcome, Kate. Let’s keep talking about women’s sports. 💜

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Kate Owens on the Connecticut Sun, Denver Summit, & WNBA Playoff Outlook |141|

Episode 141

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 38:50

The WNBA playoffs are almost here, the NWSL playoff race is heating up, and the Connecticut Sun are saying goodbye to Connecticut.

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we recap the Denver Summit’s huge 2-1 win over the Seattle Reign and break down the WNBA playoff picture heading into the postseason. Then, we’re joined by women’s sports creator Kate Owens (@NotKateSports) for a deep dive into the Connecticut Sun, their 24-season legacy including pickle festivals, the move to Houston, and what the franchise means to WNBA fans and women’s basketball history.

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FIBA World Cup Finals, US Open Finals, & Danielle’s Big Announcement |140|

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 20:19

The US Women’s Basketball Team is FIBA World Cup champion AGAIN 🏆, Elena Rybakina is the new US Open champ, and we’re officially entering our tennis era. 🎾

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we break down Rybakina’s first US Open title, her rise to world No. 1, and the record $5.5 million payday. Plus, Team USA comes back from a 14-point deficit to beat France and win its fifth straight FIBA World Cup, Breanna Stewart takes home tournament MVP, and we make some very bold predictions for the 2028 Olympics.

Then, we have a big announcement: after nearly three years, Danielle is stepping away from co-hosting Women’s Sports Weekly. We talk about what the podcast has meant to both of us, what’s next for Women’s Sports Weekly, and Danielle’s final episode on September 30. ❤️

Plus: camping with 17 lesbians, tennis lessons, Denver Summit playoff hopes, and the latest women’s sports you need to watch.

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Influencers at the US Open, Cathy Engelbert, & Rose Lavelle |139|

Episode 139

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 33:21

The US Open gave us tennis, drama, celebrity sightings, and one very expensive reality check. 🎾

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we’re breaking down our real-life US Open experience, including the influencer controversy taking over tennis. Should content creators be taught proper tennis etiquette, or should they already know the rules?

We’re also talking Cathy Engelbert stepping down as WNBA commissioner, what her tenure meant for the league’s explosive growth, and what could be next for the WNBA. Plus, Rose Lavelle’s Gotham FC extension, the U.S. women’s basketball team heading into the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, and everything else happening across women’s sports.

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WNBA, NCAA Volleyball, & FIBA World Cup |138|

Episode 138

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 33:18

The WNBA playoff teams are officially set, and we’re breaking down the biggest storylines heading into the postseason, from DeWanna Bonner joining the Atlanta Dream to the teams we think could make a championship run. We’re also talking WNBA harassment and the growing political distractions surrounding women’s sports.

Plus, Unrivaled’s massive valuation jump, the return of NCAA volleyball, Nebraska’s $1 million showcase win, the Denver Summit’s six-goal NWSL performance, new women’s sports mascots, and what’s next for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Tune in for your weekly dose of everything happening across women’s sports.

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