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Chiney Today is a twice-weekly podcast hosted by two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN basketball analyst Chiney Ogwumike, delivering smart analysis and spirited insight at the intersection of hoops and culture. As one of the few national voices covering both men’s and women’s basketball at the highest level, Chiney bridges every corner of the game connecting leagues, storylines, and the moments that sh... more

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Latest Episodes

The NBA Conference Finals are set, and Chiney is buying what the New York Knicks are selling!

On today's episode, Chiney breaks down why the Knicks look like the hottest team in basketball, how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Mitc... more

The Houston Comets are officially back, and Chiney Ogwumike is home in Houston to react to one of the biggest moments in WNBA history.

Fresh off hosting the press conference at Toyota Center, Chiney breaks down what the Comets’ return means to the W... more

The WNBA is BACK and opening weekend delivered immediately. Chiney Ogwumike reacts to the electric start to the season, including Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever’s thrilling matchup with the Dallas Wings, why this feels like the biggest moment in... more

The WNBA season is finally here — and Chiney Ogwumike is breaking it all down.

Chiney and Jacki Gemelos react to the latest WNBA GM Survey, debate Paige Bueckers vs. Caitlin Clark: who would you rather build around, predict Rookie of the Year, and r... more

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Recent Guests

Kurt Badenhausen
Sports business reporter at Sportico
Sportico
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Sportico's 2026 WNBA Valuations | Chiney Today
Jason Joseph
ESPN researcher, in-studio contributor
ESPN
Episode: NBA Awards Predictions 2026: MVP, Rookie of the Year Debate + Playoff Superlatives | Chiney Today
Sarah Tiana
Comedian and sports fan guest
Comedian
Episode: WNBA Draft LIVE Reaction: Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1 + Top 5 Picks Breakdown & Sarah Tiana Joins | Chiney Today
BossMan Dlow
Hip-hop artist featured on the show
Episode: WNBA Draft #1 Pick Debate + BossMan Dlow Interview & “Balloon Gate” Explained | Chiney Today
Madison Booker
Three-time All-American basketball player from the University of Texas
University of Texas
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Madison Booker Interview | Texas Star on KD Influence, Midrange Game and Winning Mindset (Chiney Today Bonus Episode)
Allison Galer
Agent representing multiple clients across sports; guest expert for expansion draft
Disrupt the Games Sports Agency
Episode: Final Four Set: Top Performers, UConn Buzzer-Beater + WNBA Expansion Draft Explained | Chiney Today
Brian Windhorst
NBA analyst, ESPN commentator, guest on the show
ESPN/Windhorst Hoops
Episode: UConn, Texas, LSU Take Over Sweet 16 + Cade Cunningham MVP Controversy
Nneka Ogwumike
10-time WNBA All-Star, WNBPA President
WNBA Players Association
Episode: Inside the WNBA’s Historic CBA with Nneka Ogwumike & Terri Jackson
Terri Carmichael Jackson
Executive Director of the WNBPA
WNBA Players Association
Episode: Inside the WNBA’s Historic CBA with Nneka Ogwumike & Terri Jackson

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Chiney Ogwumike
Host of the show, NBA analyst
Allison Galer
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Jason Joseph
ESPN researcher and in-studio contributor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    I’ve been looking for a show on ESPN that actually talks only about Women’s basketball. Here it is and it absolutely rocks.

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Guests bring credible expertise from CBA to expansion drafts.
Consistent banter keeps topics accessible for casual fans and diehards alike.
Coverage centers on women's basketball with broad audience appeal.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sportico's 2026 WNBA Valuations | Chiney Today
Q: Does your research support that Caitlin Clark is driving the valuation surge, or is it more complex?
The Caitlin Clark effect is significant but not sole; valuations are influenced by a new generation of NBA owners, expanded media rights, facility investments, and broader sponsorship growth that together create a sustainable uptrend.

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This show centers on basketball through a business, culture, and analytics lens, spanning the NBA, WNBA, and college ranks. Episodes frequently feature data-driven discussions, expansion drafts, labor agreements, and high-profile interviews with players, executives, and researchers, all delivered with candid banter and accessible storytelling. Noteworthy is the blend of hard analysis with cultural commentary, plus a consistent focus on women's basketball' growth, salaries, and labor rights, which helps listeners understand both on-court action and the sport's evolving ecosystem.

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Recent guests on Chiney Today include:

1. Kurt Badenhausen
2. Jason Joseph
3. Sarah Tiana
4. BossMan Dlow
5. Madison Booker
6. Allison Galer
7. Brian Windhorst
8. Nneka Ogwumike

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