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Caitlin Clark
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Las Vegas Aces
New York Liberty
South Carolina
Indiana Fever
Minnesota Lynx
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A'ja Wilson
NCAA Women's Basketball
Angel Reese
Phoenix Mercury
WNBA Finals
Paige Bueckers
UCLA
Seattle Storm
Golden State Valkyries
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CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.

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Jonathan Kolb
General Manager of the New York Liberty
New York Liberty
Episode: WNBA Season Preview: Caitlin Clark KEYS For Indiana, Atlanta A CONTENDER With Angel Reese (Part 1)
Lisa Leslie
WNBA legend and former player, guest on the episode
WNBA (player)
Episode: Lisa Leslie, Renee Montgomery reveal how the WNBA has changed in 30 years
Diana Taurasi
WNBA and UConn legend
WNBA player, UConn alum
Episode: Diana Taurasi doesn’t think Geno Auriemma will retire anytime soon: ‘Many more Championships’
Shea Ralph
Head coach of Vanderbilt women's basketball
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Why Mikayla Blakes reminds Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph of Maya Moore
Gianna Kneepkens
UCLA Guard
University of California, Los Angeles (Bruins)
Episode: UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens addresses pressure team faces in getting back to Final Four, reflects on how culture at UCLA has grown her game
Aaliyah Crump
Texas Longhorns freshman basketball player
Texas Longhorns
Episode: ‘We Needed the Honesty:’ Aaliyah Crump reveals Vic Schaefer’s accountability changed Texas' season
Tariqa Foster-Brasby
CBS Sports host
CBS Sports
Episode: Breaking Down ALL of the WNBA CBA Details + When Will The Season Start?
Cameron Brink
WNBA player, athlete and public figure
Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
Episode: Cameron Brink reveals ACL tear was ‘one of the best things to ever happen to me’
Kate Martin
Guard for Unrivaled and Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries
Episode: Kate Martin reveals she ‘loved’ exchange of words with Skylar Diggins, what she’s learned playing with Paige Bueckers at Unrivaled

Hosts

Alicia Jay
Host of the show, co-presenter
Erica Ayala
Co-host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great content!

    I love listening to this podcast. Very heavily WNBA focus, but they do cover a lot of other women’s sports that don’t get wide coverage.

    But guys, FIX THE SOUND!!

    I have to turn the volume way up to hear the show and then the volume of the commercials is so much higher that I often have to pull out my earbuds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhillyScienceGuy
    United States9 months ago
  • Good pod that always leaves me wanting more from it

    I tune in when I run out of Her Hoops Stats content to listen to. So I admit I’m not a regular listener, but I think my feedback can still help make this podcast better. I want to like this podcast more than I actually find myself able to like it. If you’re a women’s college basketball fan, you can get the same insights and more from Her Hoops, whose hosts are also more careful and logical in their analysis than this podcast sometimes is. I hate to say it, but sometimes I feel like this podcast ... more

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    3
    USCLadyGamecocksFan
    United Statesa year ago
  • We Need To Talk Now About This Podcast

    5/5, hosts are funny, knowledge, fair, and balanced. I have enjoyed their episodes and I hope it continues weekly, please do twice a week especially during the college season if possible. Now about the question that was posed in the last episode, the WNBA should expand to Des Moines Iowa in my opinion!

    Apple Podcasts
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    ill1971
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the hosts' balance and energy, and want more regular episodes and in-depth coverage of college basketball and the WNBA.
Some feedback calls for more nuanced discussion and fewer hyped takes, with calls for deeper player-level analysis and context.
Listeners praise deep WNBA focus and insightful analysis, but note sound balance and sponsor volumes could improve.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lisa Leslie, Renee Montgomery Preview Final Four: UConn vs. South Carolina, Texas vs. UCLA
Q: What does South Carolina need to do to beat UConn?
South Carolina must execute at a high level with their guards and shooters, maintain defensive pressure, and force UConn into challenging shots while leveraging offensive balance to keep up with UConn's pace.
UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens addresses pressure team faces in getting back to Final Four, reflects on how culture at UCLA has grown her game
Q: What is the biggest thing you've learned since transitioning from Utah to UCLA?
GianNA Kneepkens explains that playing with top-tier teammates and learning from a vision-driven coaching staff has been pivotal to her development and enjoying the process, even as she adapts to a new program.
NCAA Tournament First Round Recap: Iowa SURVIVES, Jazzy Davidson ARRIVES and Sarah Strong is HER
Q: What stood out most from the first round in terms of individual performances?
Jazzy Davidson's breakout 31-point game for USC and Olivia Miles' historic triple-double were the standout performances that defined the round, complemented by strong showings from players like Michaela Blakes and Hannah Hidalgo.
‘We Needed the Honesty:’ Aaliyah Crump reveals Vic Schaefer’s accountability changed Texas' season
Q: What stands out about Selection Sunday and the start of the postseason for you?
Selection Sunday was fun and emotional as teams celebrate and fans dance; it marks the start of the postseason and motivates us to push hard in the tournament, knowing the stakes and the excitement to come.
‘We Needed the Honesty:’ Aaliyah Crump reveals Vic Schaefer’s accountability changed Texas' season
Q: What did it feel like to win the conference championship, and how do you think that momentum will help you going into March Madness?
Winning the conference championship felt surreal and validating, especially coming against a strong opponent like South Carolina; it gave us belief and momentum, showing that our work pays off and that we have the energy and confidence to compete for a national title.

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Frequently Asked Questions About We Need To Talk NOW

What is We Need To Talk NOW about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on women's sports with a strong emphasis on the WNBA, collegiate women's basketball, and the broader culture surrounding female athletes. Episodes blend hard sports analysis with insider perspectives on rosters, contracts, coaching changes, expansion, and media/storytelling dynamics, often featuring interviews with players, executives, and industry figures. The hosts' chemistry, accessibility, and willingness to offer candid takes help distinguish it in a crowded sports podcast space, and occasional cross-promo with CBS Sports and AT&T sponsorships signals strong media backing. Listeners likely value nuanced discussion of front-office moves and market dynamics as well as athlete perspectives, making it especially appealing... more

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1. Jonathan Kolb
2. Lisa Leslie
3. Diana Taurasi
4. Shea Ralph
5. Gianna Kneepkens
6. Aaliyah Crump
7. Tariqa Foster-Brasby
8. Cameron Brink

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