Topic: Wnba

11 chapters across the catalog

XY You're Out
Episode 1895 1:12:38 - 1:20:04

1895: XY You're Out

WNBA Logic, Transgender Athletes and Biological Advantage

Caitlyn Jenner discussed the WNBA, using the phrase "XX you're in, XY you're out" to advocate for protecting women's sports under Title IX. The hosts discuss the biological advantages of male athletes and mention a $10 million challenge for the WNBA champions to play a high school boys' team. They argue that logic is being ignored in the push for transgender inclusion in female leagues.

XY You're Out
Episode 1895 1:20:05 - 1:28:26

1895: XY You're Out

WNBA Culture, Race and Sexual Orientation Dynamics

Victor Davis Hanson's analysis of the WNBA suggests the league's established culture—which he describes as predominantly Black and gay—is hostile toward new stars like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. The hosts discuss how resentment toward "white heterosexual" players manifests in physical play and media coverage. They compare this to a "gospel of envy" where greatness is attacked if it doesn't fit a specific social group.

En Banc
Episode 1893 1:45:15 - 1:51:30

1893: En Banc

WNBA Gender Debate, Clay Travis $10 Million Challenge

Clay Travis of Outkick Sports offered $10 million to any WNBA championship team that can beat a high school boys' basketball team. The challenge is intended to highlight the physical differences between biological males and females in professional sports. A Minneapolis news anchor criticized the offer as a "sexist joke," while the hosts defend it as a valid test of athletic parity.

En Banc
Episode 1893 1:51:31 - 1:56:23

1893: En Banc

Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom, WNBA Declarations

Former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom have satirically declared their intent to play in the WNBA to protest current gender eligibility guidelines. Stephen A. Smith commented on the situation, arguing that allowing biological men to compete in women's leagues is "ridiculous" and creates an unfair advantage. The hosts support these "points of protest" against gender-neutral sports policies.

Flock Off!
Episode 1890 46:19 - 50:10

1890: Flock Off!

Seattle Storm Owner Confronts Pro-Female Sports Teens

The owner of the WNBA's Seattle Storm allegedly harassed two 16-year-old girls for wearing t-shirts supporting female-only sports. The girls were fans of Sophie Cunningham, a player known for her religious views and stance on biological males in women's athletics. The hosts criticize the owner's behavior, noting the irony of using religious language while berating minors.

Doc Doc Go
Episode 1721 2:34:04 - 2:38:33

1721: Doc Doc Go

Megyn Kelly, Caitlin Clark White Privilege Critique

Megyn Kelly criticized WNBA star Caitlin Clark for acknowledging "white privilege" after being named Time's Athlete of the Year. Kelly argued that Clark has been bullied and physically assaulted by other players in the league and should have remained above racial politics.

Vaccident
Episode 1475 2:06:01 - 2:09:56

1475: Vaccident

Brittney Griner Sentencing and DNA Testing

Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for drug offenses, sparking discussions of a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout. Reports suggest Russia may subject Griner to a DNA test to determine the appropriate prison facility, raising questions about her biological status.

Bo Jo No Mo
Episode 1466 31:52 - 38:39

1466: Bo Jo No Mo

Brittney Griner, Viktor Bout, Prisoner Swap Negotiations

WNBA star Brittney Griner sent a handwritten letter to President Joe Biden from a Russian prison expressing her fear of being detained indefinitely on drug charges. Russian officials have signaled interest in a prisoner swap involving convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout, the inspiration for the film "Lord of War." Analysts suggest the high-profile nature of the case may be a coordinated effort to facilitate Bout's release.

Batu
Episode 1435 49:55 - 52:54

1435: Batu

Brittney Griner Detention in Russia Extended

WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia has been extended until May 19th following her arrest for allegedly possessing cannabis vape cartridges. The hosts discuss her long history of playing for a Russian team and speculate on the timing of her arrest relative to the WNBA season.

Buy Stamps!
Episode 1272 33:18 - 34:10

1272: Buy Stamps!

WNBA Players Kneel and Wear Seven Bullet Hole Shirts

WNBA players knelt during the national anthem and wore t-shirts featuring seven bullet holes on the back to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. The demonstration is part of a broader wave of athlete activism following civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

4-Fools Capsizes
Episode 187 1:28:59 - 1:32:20

187: 4-Fools Capsizes

Political Sports Preferences, WNBA and Field Hockey

A survey on the sports preferences of Democrats versus Republicans suggests that Democrats favor the WNBA and NBA, while Republicans prefer golf and NASCAR. The hosts engage in a tangent regarding the demographics of WNBA fans and the visual appeal of women's field hockey.