Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird

by Sue Bird

NewRebecca Lobo on Playing in the First W Game & Iconic “We Got Next” Campaign | Thirty Years of the WNovember 13, 2026 · 1 h 10 min

Episodes: 59
Released: weekly
Latest episode: Nov 13, 2026

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Bird’s Eye View is your courtside seat to the WNBA, hosted by Hall of Famer and four-time champion Sue Bird. Every week, Sue offers sharp insight, candid analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that spotlight the brilliance of women’s basketball — on the court. From the Vox Media Podcast Network and TOGETHXR. New episodes drop every Friday here and on YouTube.

Episodes 59

Rebecca Lobo on Playing in the First W Game & Iconic “We Got Next” Campaign | Thirty Years of the W
November 13, 20261 h 10 min
Bird’s Eye View is sending the thirtieth WNBA season off with a bang. Over the next few weeks, Sue will revisit the five eras that defined thirty years of the league in a special series called “Thirty Years of …
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Bird’s Eye View is sending the thirtieth WNBA season off with a bang. Over the next few weeks, Sue will revisit the five eras that defined thirty years of the league in a special series called “Thirty Years of the W.”
To kick things off, WNBA OG and Hall-of-Famer Rebecca Lobo takes us back to the days when the league was just getting started. No team logos, no rosters, only women who firmly believed “We Got Next.” Rebecca and Sue discuss why Rebecca trusted the vision of the WNBA, playing in the league’s inaugural game, the rise of the W’s first dynasty, and efforts made to prove women’s basketball has a place in the professional sports world.
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The Champ is Here! Gabby Williams Reflects on the Golden State Valkyries’ First WNBA Title
November 6, 202642 min
Fresh off securing the first ever WNBA championship for the Golden State Valkyries, 2026 Finals MVP Gabby Williams stops by Bird’s Eye View! Gabby and Sue talk about Gabby’s offensive strategy for Game 7, how …
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Fresh off securing the first ever WNBA championship for the Golden State Valkyries, 2026 Finals MVP Gabby Williams stops by Bird’s Eye View! Gabby and Sue talk about Gabby’s offensive strategy for Game 7, how it felt facing an equally defensive-minded team in the Atlanta Dream, Natalie Nakase’s bold leadership, and why Golden State’s system can’t be replicated. Gabby also reflects on all of the ways she and the Valkyries made WNBA history during this Finals run, from Gabby scoring the most points in a Finals game half (28 points) to Golden State becoming the fastest team to win a title. Plus, Sue invites a special guest to the pod to surprise Gabby!
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The Atlanta Dream’s Fight to Force Game 7 and Celebrating 30 Years of the WNBA with LaChina Robinson
October 30, 20261 h 19 min
In this episode of Bird’s Eye View, Sue welcomes Emmy-winning analyst and broadcaster LaChina Robinson to discuss why the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream has been anything but …
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In this episode of Bird’s Eye View, Sue welcomes Emmy-winning analyst and broadcaster LaChina Robinson to discuss why the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream has been anything but predictable. Then, LaChina and Sue recap the most compelling trends and storylines from the entire season, including why this year’s Finals run by the Atlanta Dream has been 18 years in the making and why the W’s 30th season has felt like one big family reunion. LaChina also talks about her commitment to uplifting the next generation of women in sports broadcasting and how it feels to see her mentees find success.
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Kara Lawson on Leading Team USA to Gold, Iconic Locker Room Speeches, and Favorite Players to Coach
October 23, 20261 h 22 min
Joining Sue for this week’s episode of Bird’s Eye View is Kara Lawson, head coach of Duke University Women’s Basketball and Team USA. Kara and Sue kick things off breaking down the first three games of the 2026 …
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Joining Sue for this week’s episode of Bird’s Eye View is Kara Lawson, head coach of Duke University Women’s Basketball and Team USA. Kara and Sue kick things off breaking down the first three games of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream: from Angel Reese’s impact on winning to key adjustments the Valkyries need to make offensively.
Kara then dives into the league’s progress overall, Team USA’s path to FIBA World Cup gold, and the experiences that shaped her voice as a coach. Kara reflects on her own WNBA Finals run with the Sacramento Monarchs in 2005; the challenges of managing rosters stacked with elite players like Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers; and how coaching 3x3 informed her coaching style the most. Plus, Kara revisits some of her most memorable locker room speeches, including telling Team USA “Let this be the last time” at this year’s World Cup.
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Flau’jae Johnson on Record-Breaking Rookie Year, Angel Reese’s Evolution, and Blocking A’ja Wilson
October 16, 202649 min
On this episode of Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird, we welcome Seattle Storm guard and newly minted 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Flau’jae Johnson. Flau’jae and Sue react to the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries …
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On this episode of Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird, we welcome Seattle Storm guard and newly minted 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Flau’jae Johnson.
Flau’jae and Sue react to the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries sweeping the semifinals and look ahead at what to expect from their matchup in the Finals. Sue then talks to Flau’jae about what it’s like being a young guard in the league, blocking 5x MVP A’ja Wilson, and setting franchise records. Flau’jae opens up about what it was like to suit up every day knowing games weren’t going the Storm’s way, how it felt to get traded on Draft Night, and how she plans to continue leveling up her game.
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Georgia Amoore on Mystics’ Round One Elimination, Embracing her Size, and WNBA Semis Predictions
October 9, 20261 h 8 min
This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue is joined by Washington Mystics point guard Georgia Amoore. While Sue and Georgia break down game one of the WNBA semifinals, Georgia gets candid about what it was really like …
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This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue is joined by Washington Mystics point guard Georgia Amoore. While Sue and Georgia break down game one of the WNBA semifinals, Georgia gets candid about what it was really like to face the Atlanta Dream during round one of the playoffs and explains why she thinks the Dream are on their way to winning it all. Sue and Georgia also assess whether the Las Vegas Aces can keep up with the tenacity and persistence of the Golden State Valkyries (and Ballhalla!) Georgia then opens up about how being “short” forced her to develop a game bigger than her size, overcoming a season-ending injury her rookie year, and why she wants to spend the offseason playing in Australia’s WNBL.
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Portland Fire's Alex Sarama Shares First Year Lessons as a WNBA Coach and Breaks Down the Playoffs
October 2, 20261 h 9 min
On this episode of Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird, we welcome Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama to recap round one of the WNBA playoffs. Alex and Sue discuss the three-game series format and their takeaways …
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On this episode of Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird, we welcome Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama to recap round one of the WNBA playoffs.
Alex and Sue discuss the three-game series format and their takeaways from all four matchups: (1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) New York Liberty, (3) Las Vegas Aces vs. (6) Indiana Fever, (4) Atlanta Dream vs. (5) Washington Mystics, and (2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (7) Dallas Wings. Alex then dives into what it’s been like leading his first WNBA team, from learning an entirely new league to getting the Fire to embrace his constraints-led approach to coaching to planning for the offseason and beyond.
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Jessica Shepard on Playing with Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings' Playoff Push + Sue's MVP Pick
September 25, 20261 h 7 min
The WNBA's 2026 Most Improved Player and Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard joins Bird’s Eye View this week. But first, Sue shares her selects for this year’s highly contested WNBA awards, including who …
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The WNBA's 2026 Most Improved Player and Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard joins Bird’s Eye View this week. But first, Sue shares her selects for this year’s highly contested WNBA awards, including who should be named MVP among A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell, and, yes, rookie Olivia Miles.
Jessica and Sue dive into all of Jessica’s WNBA highs and lows, from her league suspension in 2024 to having the best season of her career with the Wings. Jessica talks about what she learned playing under Cheryl Reeve, why Paige Bueckers is one of the best teammates she’s ever had, and what the Wings need to do to find success in the playoffs. Jessica and Sue also discuss the long-term impact of WNBA players playing overseas less while more international players enter the league.
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Tina Charles and Sue Bird Discuss Team USA's 2026 FIBA Gold Medal Win
September 18, 20261 h 6 min
Tina Charles is back on Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird for round two. After covering the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on TNT Sports, the WNBA MVP, 8x All-Star, 3x Olympic gold medalist, and 3x FIBA …
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Tina Charles is back on Bird’s Eye View with Sue Bird for round two. After covering the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on TNT Sports, the WNBA MVP, 8x All-Star, 3x Olympic gold medalist, and 3x FIBA World Cup champion has another accolade to add to the list: America’s new favorite broadcaster. On this episode of the pod, Tina and Sue discuss how the globalization of the WNBA impacted this year’s tournament, highlight the players and game-changing plays that led to Team USA bringing home the gold, and assess how the FIBA-break will impact the rest of the WNBA season.
But first in “Sue’s View,” Sue reacts to Cathy Engelbert announcing her retirement and shares lessons learned during her first World Cup as managing director of Team USA.

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Lauren Jackson on Australia’s Historic FIBA Run, Redefining the Post Position and Playing with Sue
September 11, 20261 h 19 min
This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird is joined by her former Seattle Storm teammate and Australian Opals icon Lauren Jackson. Whenever Sue and LJ get together it’s a time, and this episode is no different …
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This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird is joined by her former Seattle Storm teammate and Australian Opals icon Lauren Jackson. Whenever Sue and LJ get together it’s a time, and this episode is no different. Sue and Lauren get into the pros and cons of going pro at 16, the Opals legendary FIBA World Cup run in 2006, and how LJ’s role on a team differs between international tournaments and the WNBA. Lauren also reflects on her impact on the women’s game and shares her favorite young post players to watch today.
In “Sue’s View”, Sue answers your questions about “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies” documentary and shares a never-before-told story about how intense practices got with Coach Geno Auriemma.
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Pau Gasol and Sue Bird Discuss the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup and Growing the Women's Global Game
September 4, 202658 min
**NOTE: We recorded before it was announced that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the World Cup due to health reasons.** This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird welcomes 2x NBA champion and FIBA icon Pau …
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**NOTE: We recorded before it was announced that A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the World Cup due to health reasons.**
This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird welcomes 2x NBA champion and FIBA icon Pau Gasol to kick off the start of the 2026 Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany. Pau played in the NBA for 18 years, most notably with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies, and is one of the most successful basketball players in Spain’s history. In 2006, he helped lead Spain to its first FIBA World Cup title and won MVP along the way. Since his retirement, Pau has been deeply committed to growing the women's global game. Pau talks about his favorite FIBA World Cup memories, Spain’s rising stars Awa Fam and Iyana Martin, and what it’s like to be battle-tested by the USA’s national team. Sue and Pau also dive into what makes a World Cup one of the most challenging tournaments to play in and what it means to represent their countries at such a high level of international competition.
In “Sue’s View,” Sue explains how she put together this year’s Team USA roster and which countries pose the biggest threat to Team USA bringing home its fifth consecutive gold medal.
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Bridget Carleton on the Fire’s First Season, Her Rollercoaster Rookie Year, and Matchups against Sue
August 28, 202654 min
Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire joins Sue Bird this week on the Bird’s Eye View podcast. Bridget made history as the first player to officially sign with the Fire, one of the WNBA’s two new expansion …
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Bridget Carleton of the Portland Fire joins Sue Bird this week on the Bird’s Eye View podcast. Bridget made history as the first player to officially sign with the Fire, one of the WNBA’s two new expansion teams. They discuss adapting to Alex Sarama’s constraints-led approach to coaching, the Fire’s mindset for finishing out the season, and matching up against each other during the 2020 semifinals. Bridget also opens up about how getting waived by the Connecticut Sun then picked up by the Minnesota Lynx her rookie year was the best thing for her career.
But first during “Sue’s View,” Sue reflects on Nneka Ogwumike’s legacy both on and off the court and assesses where the Atlanta Dream may ultimately end up in the playoff seeding.

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Honoring Diana Taurasi’s Legacy and Navigating the WNBA’s Growing Pains with Ramona Shelburne
August 21, 202653 min
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN’s NBA Insider and Senior Writer, joins Sue Bird for a new episode of the Bird's Eye View podcast. Ramona is one of the most respected and trusted voices in sports journalism because of …
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Ramona Shelburne, ESPN’s NBA Insider and Senior Writer, joins Sue Bird for a new episode of the Bird's Eye View podcast. Ramona is one of the most respected and trusted voices in sports journalism because of her commitment to reporting with integrity and compassion. She’s profiled athletes across all sports but specifically Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Caitlin Clark from the world of basketball. This week on the pod, Sue and Ramona discuss the current state of sports media, how team ownership impacts on-court results, and her favorite storylines from this season of the WNBA. Ramona also explains what’s going on behind the scenes of the historic $12.5 billion-sale of the Los Angeles Lakers and her approach to covering the WNBA in today’s climate.
Plus, Sue takes a moment during “Sue’s View” to reflect on the Phoenix Mercury retiring Diana Taurasi’s jersey and to honor the legacy of her dear friend.

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Dominique Malonga on Growing Up with Wemby and Building Chemistry with Awa Fam & Flau’jae Johnson
August 14, 202647 min
On this week’s episode of Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird talks to Seattle Storm rising star Dominique Malonga about having Wemby as a peer, going pro at fifteen, and becoming a versatile post player. Dominique opens …
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On this week’s episode of Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird talks to Seattle Storm rising star Dominique Malonga about having Wemby as a peer, going pro at fifteen, and becoming a versatile post player. Dominique opens up about what it was like to transition from playing professional basketball in France to playing in the WNBA, how she plans to continue diversifying her post game (dunking is involved), and the lessons from this season that she, Awa Fam and Flau’jae Johnson will carry with them into next season.
Plus in Sue’s View, Sue speculates who may still have a chance to sneak into the top eight in a new segment called “The Superpower vs. Achilles Heel.”
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Kayla McBride on Becoming an Elite Two-Way Guard, Cheryl Reeve’s Leadership, and Her Lightning-Fast Release
August 7, 20261 h 10 min
This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird is joined by Minnesota Lynx All-Star Kayla McBride to discuss her offensive surge, defensive growth, and how the Lynx is integrating Napheesa Collier back into the …
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This week on Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird is joined by Minnesota Lynx All-Star Kayla McBride to discuss her offensive surge, defensive growth, and how the Lynx is integrating Napheesa Collier back into the rotation. Kayla reflects on practicing against Skylar Diggins and Jewell Lloyd as Notre Dame undergrads, how she developed her lightning-quick shooting release, and what it’s like playing alongside Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard under Cheryl Reeve’s demanding leadership. And in Sue’s View, Sue recaps the trade deadline, diving into the Mercury’s acquisition of Kelsey Plum, and all the draft implications, playoff pushes, and roster-building strategy. Bird’s Eye View is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Follow Sue on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbird10/ Follow Sue on X: https://x.com/s10bird Follow Bird’s Eye View on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdseyeviewpod/ Follow Bird’s Eye View on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@birdseyeviewpod
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Courtney Vandersloot’s Not Done: Her Return to the Court, State of the Sky, and Chasing Sue’s Record
July 31, 20261 h 4 min
Bird’s Eye View is on the ground in Chicago for a special live show recorded during WNBA All-Star weekend! Sue sits down with five-time All-Star and Chicago Sky legend Courtney Vandersloot for her first podcast …
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Bird’s Eye View is on the ground in Chicago for a special live show recorded during WNBA All-Star weekend! Sue sits down with five-time All-Star and Chicago Sky legend Courtney Vandersloot for her first podcast interview ever. They discuss Sloot’s return to the court post-ACL tear, her two championship runs, whether she'll break Sue’s all-time assists record, and the significance of having All-Star in Chicago. Plus, Sue and Sloot are joined by a surprise guest.
Before that all goes down, Sue answers some audience questions, where the tradition of answering a brutal Start/Bench/Cut continues.
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Paige Bueckers on Battling Injury with Grace, Playing with Azzi in the W, and the Wings’ Ascension
July 24, 20261 h 13 min
This week, Bird’s Eye View welcomes Paige Bueckers to the pod. Paige opens up about what it’s been like living with the expectations, pressures, and injuries that have followed her since high school. She and …
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This week, Bird’s Eye View welcomes Paige Bueckers to the pod. Paige opens up about what it’s been like living with the expectations, pressures, and injuries that have followed her since high school. She and Sue dissect how the contributions of Arike Ogunbowale, Jessica Shepard, Azzi Fudd and Paige herself have made the Dallas Wings a winning team. Plus, Paige dishes on what to expect from the new UConn documentary coming out later this summer.
In Sue’s View, Sue assesses the league standings headed into All-Star Weekend, predicts who will win the Three-Point Contest, and breaks down how A’ja Wilson’s three-point shooting has leveled up.

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Jordin Canada on Developing her Playmaking and Finding the Perfect Fit with the Atlanta Dream
July 17, 20261 h 6 min
Jordin Canada has only gotten better with age. She’s second in the league in steals (behind her Dream teammate Rhyne Howard), and she’s averaging 11.3 points per game. That’s double her average from when she …
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Jordin Canada has only gotten better with age. She’s second in the league in steals (behind her Dream teammate Rhyne Howard), and she’s averaging 11.3 points per game. That’s double her average from when she first entered the league nearly ten years ago. Jordin stopped by Bird’s Eye View to talk about how her playmaking has evolved since her days as a rookie on the 2018 Seattle Storm squad, the road to playing for the Dream, and why she feels like 2026 is her best season yet.
Sue kicks off the episode to give flowers to Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, and Kayla McBride for setting new personal and league records.

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Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey on Becoming Franchise Players and Putting the Tempo on the Map
July 10, 20261 h 12 min
The Toronto Tempo’s Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey join Sue on this week’s episode of Bird’s Eye View. Brittney and Marina both signed two-year max contracts with the Tempo, making them the first known …
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The Toronto Tempo’s Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey join Sue on this week’s episode of Bird’s Eye View. Brittney and Marina both signed two-year max contracts with the Tempo, making them the first known million-dollar backcourt since the new CBA. They’ve become one of the most dominant scoring duos this season and a major reason why the Tempo are near the top of the league in team scoring. Brittney and Marina talk about how growing up playing New Jersey basketball informed their game, channeling their combined 18 years of experience into productively leading a first-year team, and what it means to represent an entire country every time they step on the court.
But first on Sue’s View, Sue reacts to the starters selected for this year’s All-Star game and finally breaks her silence on the viral sideline moment between her and Las Vegas Aces’ player Jackie Young during the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup final.

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Monica McNutt on the W’s Youth Movement, the Unstoppable Lynx, and Celebrating with the Knicks
July 3, 20261 h 7 min
In this episode Sue welcomes ESPN analyst and Knicks game announcer Monica McNutt to talk about all the latest W trends and storylines, from Olivia Miles’ impressive poise in Cheryl Reeve’s system, why young …
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In this episode Sue welcomes ESPN analyst and Knicks game announcer Monica McNutt to talk about all the latest W trends and storylines, from Olivia Miles’ impressive poise in Cheryl Reeve’s system, why young talent seems to be blowing up this year, and which teams are legit contenders in the East. Sue and Monica also dive into the Knicks’ title run, what the championship means to her and the people of New York, and how the fans have embraced her viral reaction videos.
In Sue’s View, Sue has some thoughts about the WNBA season expanding to 50 games next year, the surge in league scoring, and celebrates the new Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class featuring Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve, and Doris Burke.

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Kaitlyn Chen on Her Journey From Princeton to Ballhalla, Staying Aggressive, and Forging Her Own Identity
June 26, 202647 min
In this episode, Sue chats with Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen (who happened to be calling in using her backcourt partner Veronica Burton’s iPad!). Entering her second WNBA season, Kaitlyn reflects …
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In this episode, Sue chats with Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen (who happened to be calling in using her backcourt partner Veronica Burton’s iPad!). Entering her second WNBA season, Kaitlyn reflects on her unique path to the pros—from anchoring a dominant program at Princeton to playing a more strategic role on UConn’s championship team alongside Paige and Azzi, and navigating the emotional roller coaster of her rookie WNBA season.
Kaitlyn shares what it means to be the first Taiwanese-American player in the WNBA, playing under the league's first Japanese-American head coach, Natalie Nakase, while embracing the passionate Bay Area fan base. She also breaks down how she handles the fast-changing business of the league, finding her voice as a leader, and maintaining an aggressive edge on the court against the “talls.”
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Brittney Griner on Learning to Stand Tall, Surviving Russia, and Getting Back to her Authentic Self
June 19, 20261 h 15 min
This week, Sue welcomes Brittney Griner to Bird's Eye View for a deeply personal conversation about her basketball journey, how she’s overcome the most extreme adversity, and how she found her voice as a …
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This week, Sue welcomes Brittney Griner to Bird's Eye View for a deeply personal conversation about her basketball journey, how she’s overcome the most extreme adversity, and how she found her voice as a veteran mentor. BG opens up about her harrowing 10-month detention in Russia and the long road to mental and physical recovery that followed upon her release.
After a historic, championship-winning 11-year run with the Mercury and a pit stop with the Dream, BG finds herself mentoring a young Connecticut Sun squad, and looking forward to the franchise's upcoming relocation to her hometown of Houston in 2027. And she happily shares that she's finally turned a corner and is throwing down two-handed dunks again.
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Naz Hillmon on Expanding her Range, Her Family’s Basketball Roots, and Atlanta’s Championship Dreams
June 12, 20261 h
This week, Sue sits down with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon! Naz discusses how she had to evolve her game as she transitioned from a collegiate star at Michigan to pro athlete, how she gained the confidence …
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This week, Sue sits down with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon! Naz discusses how she had to evolve her game as she transitioned from a collegiate star at Michigan to pro athlete, how she gained the confidence to start shooting threes, and what Atlanta needs to do to bring home the championship this year.
And in Sue’s View, Sue gives a shout out to some record-breaking feats, from A’ja Wilson hitting 6,000 career points to Angel Reese’s double-double streak, and has some takeaways from the Lynx’s impressive win over the Wings.
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Natasha Cloud Opens Up About Her Free Agency, Joining the Chicago Sky, and Her Social Activism
June 5, 20261 h 11 min
This week’s Sue welcomes Natasha Cloud of the Chicago Sky to the show! Natasha discusses her career through college, to winning a championship with the Washington Mystics, to playing for the Phoenix Mercury …
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This week’s Sue welcomes Natasha Cloud of the Chicago Sky to the show! Natasha discusses her career through college, to winning a championship with the Washington Mystics, to playing for the Phoenix Mercury, New York Liberty, and Chicago Sky. She also shares the details of her departure from the Liberty and her free agency journey this past offseason, what went into her decision to opt of the 2020 WNBA season, her mindset regarding social activism, and much much more.

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Chiney Okgwumike on the WNBA’s Opening Weeks: Azzi & Paige, Biggest Surprises, and More
May 29, 202650 min
This week Sue welcomes ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike to the show! Sue and Chiney discuss their shared experience of becoming media members of the same league that they were once stars in, and what it’s like balancing …
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This week Sue welcomes ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike to the show! Sue and Chiney discuss their shared experience of becoming media members of the same league that they were once stars in, and what it’s like balancing their relationships around the W while covering the league. They also bounce around some of the notable storylines of the first month of the WNBA season, including Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers, and the Dallas Wings, the struggling New York Liberty, and the impact of expansion teams.
And on “Sue’s View”, Sue dives deeper into the Liberty and on the contrary, the dominance of the Atlanta Dream.

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Lauren Betts on Rookie Year Jitters, Unlearning UCLA Habits, and Getting Her Bag
May 22, 202660 min
This week Sue welcomes Lauren Betts to the pod, coming off her historic NCAA championship with UCLA. Lauren talks about defining herself by more than just basketball, why her Mystics coach Sydney Johnson has …
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This week Sue welcomes Lauren Betts to the pod, coming off her historic NCAA championship with UCLA. Lauren talks about defining herself by more than just basketball, why her Mystics coach Sydney Johnson has dad vibes, and what it meant to play with her sister Sienna.
And on “Sue’s View,” Sue breaks down the Toronto Tempo’s strong start, and how the Dallas Wings responded to coach Jose Fernandez’s controversial post-game remarks.

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Olivia Miles on Rookie Expectations, Minnesota Lynx Culture, and Playing the General
May 15, 202653 minSeason 2 · Episode 1
The WNBA is back, and so is Bird’s Eye View! We’re kicking things off with rookie phenom Olivia Miles, who’s already made a huge impact for the Minnesota Lynx in the opening week. Olivia reflects on her journey …
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The WNBA is back, and so is Bird’s Eye View! We’re kicking things off with rookie phenom Olivia Miles, who’s already made a huge impact for the Minnesota Lynx in the opening week. Olivia reflects on her journey from college star at Notre Dame and TCU to joining a successful franchise, and why she considers herself a throwback point guard.

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Breanna Stewart on Unrivaled’s Second Season and the 2026 Playoff Picture
February 27, 202637 min
Stewie is back on the pod! This week, Breanna Stewart joins Sue to talk about year two of Unrivaled — both from a personal perspective of being healthy this season compared to playing through injury in year …
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Stewie is back on the pod! This week, Breanna Stewart joins Sue to talk about year two of Unrivaled — both from a personal perspective of being healthy this season compared to playing through injury in year one, and from an overall business perspective as one of the founders of the league.
As Stewie leads her team, Mist BC, to the playoffs and continues her phenomenal season, she dives into her journey this season, her approach to three-on-three basketball, and her thoughts on many of the teams and players throughout the league. You don’t wannt to miss it!
Don’t miss out on the Unrivaled playoffs start Saturday, February 28, and the championship on Wednesday, March 4!
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Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray Go In-Depth on the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament
February 20, 20261 h 2 min
On this week’s episode, Sue brings on the two finalists of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament: Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray! Sue talks to each of them individually, and then together, about their individual …
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On this week’s episode, Sue brings on the two finalists of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament: Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray!
Sue talks to each of them individually, and then together, about their individual journeys in the tournament, the final matchup against each other, their strategies and in-depth breakdowns for each round, and more!
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Marina Mabrey & Aaliyah Edwards on Crash Outs, Unrivaled 1-on-1, and Their Close Teammate Dynamic
February 13, 202658 min
This week, Sue welcomes Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — two teammates on both the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA and Lunar Owls in Unrivaled! They get into so much WNBA and Unrivaled talk…with lots of laughs …
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This week, Sue welcomes Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — two teammates on both the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA and Lunar Owls in Unrivaled!

They get into so much WNBA and Unrivaled talk…with lots of laughs in-between! Marina and Aaliyah share their relationship as teammates in both the W and Unrivaled and their first impressions of each other, discuss the recent Unrivaled games in Philly (which included Marina’s 47-point game), and how they feel they are growing their games this Unrivaled season. Marina also shares the origin of her crashout jar, and opens up about some her more notable “crashouts” (including against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever last season) and the challenge of balancing and controlling of her competitiveness. They also have a in-depth discussion about the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament, and so much more!
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