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The IX Sports Podcast
The IX Sports: A women’s sports media company The IX Sports is powered by a single mission: to be your go-to platform for women’s sports coverage. We provide unparalleled and consistent coverage of all women’s sports. Already, we connect the millions of women’s sports fans with plugged-in insiders across six different women’s sports every day with The IX Daily. Our coverage at The IX Basketball is powered by The Next.
Episodes
The IX Sports PodcastThe importance of data-driven analysis in hockey featuring Alison Lukan | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition
This week on the IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition, host Maya Smith is joined by Emmy winning broadcaster Alison Lukan to talk about working in hockey, becoming…
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Why is the WNBA Playing a Potential Finals Clincher at 12:30 PM on a Thursday?!
A potential WNBA Finals clinching game 6 is going to be played at lunch or breakfast across the country on Thursday. Why is that? Howard Megdal and Jackie…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: SEC Preview
With the start of women's college basketball just around the corner, we are wrapping up our conference previews by tackling the gauntlet that is the SEC. With…
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Atlanta Dream Dominated Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. What’s Gone Wrong for the Golden State Valkyries?
Three games have gone by of the 2026 WNBA Finals and the Atlanta Dream are in control 2-1. Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell check in with Dream beat reporter…
The IX Sports PodcastChecking in on the NCAA | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition
The NCAA season is in full swing. This week, Maya is joined by NCAA beat reporter Emma Sullivan, to talk about collegiate hockey. First, however, the Vancouver…
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USWNT tested against top-ranked Spain | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition
The IX Sports' Soccer Insider Annie Peterson joined host Kathleen Gier for a wide-ranging conversation that included their impressions from the U.S. women's…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Notre Dame Head Coach Niele Ivey
On this week’s episode of The IX Sports Podcast: College Basketball Edition, Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser are joined by a very special guest: Notre…
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WNBA Finals Preview: How the Valkyries Defied Odds, the Dream’s Resurgence & the Liberty’s Future
Happy almost WNBA Finals! Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell are back to preview the series. First they invite Golden State Valkyries reporter Marisa Ingemi onto…
The IX Sports PodcastA quick history of women's hockey in North America | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition
Cover photo credit: Michelle Jay In episode images credit: PWHL Follow LJ on X: https://x.com/leajamieb Follow Maya on X: https://x.com/mayaxeverysport Purple…
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What is next for the NWSL's Houston Dash? | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition
Dustyn Richardson of Bayou City Soccer joined host Kathleen Gier on this week's episode to talk about the Houston Dash, who parted ways with coach Fabrice…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Big East & Pac-12 Preview
Our conference previews continue as Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser dive into the newly reshaped Pac-12 and the perennial powerhouses of the Big East…
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BREAKING: WNBA Opens Investigation into Reset Timeout Controversy involving Breanna Stewart
Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell are back with a newsy episode of The IX Sports Podcast Women’s Basketball Edition. They can report that the WNBA has now opened…
The IX Sports PodcastJersey drop, schedule release and training camp rosters are here! | The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition
The PWHL has been dropping news left, right, and centre, so there's plenty to talk about on this week's episode. Host Maya Smith kicks off the episode by…
The IX Sports PodcastCan Gotham FC win another NWSL title? | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition
Anumita Jain joined host Kathleen Gier to talk about Gotham FC's loaded roster, position at the top of the table and chances to win another NWSL title. The two…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Big 12 Preview
Conference preview season rolls on with the Big Ten next up on The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition! Melissa Triebwasser and Michael Waterloo dive…
The IX Sports Podcast2026-27 College Basketball Preview: Live from Big East Media Day, New Commish Tim Brosnan | Part 2
It’s Part II of our comprehensive coverage from Big East Media day. Hear Howard Megdal’s one-on-one interviews with players and coaches from women’s basketball…
The IX Sports Podcast2026-27 College Basketball Preview: Live from Big East Media Day, hear from UConn and More | Part 1
Howard Megdal reports live from Big East media day and speaks to players and coaches from women’s basketball teams within the conference before the start of…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: PWHL Opening Weekend and Hockey Night in Canada Returns
The PWHL kicked off the week with a huge news dump, dropping the opening weekend schedule, the home opener schedule, and a Hockey Night in Canada partnership…
The IX Sports PodcastIntroducing Atlanta City FC | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition
The IX Sports' Michael Waterloo joined host Kathleen Gier to discuss today's branding announcement out of Atlanta. The expansion franchise, which joins the…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Previewing the Mid-Majors
Our season preview continues with two of our absolute favorites in the house today! Tacarra Barnes and Courtney Lumpkin from the Mid-Majors Podcast join…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: 2026 WNBA First Round Playoff Preview and Farewells to Nneka Ogwumike, Sun and Rebecca Allen
Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell preview the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs now that the seeding and matchups have been set. What are they watching out…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Will anti-Trans protesters target the PWHL? Featuring Frankie de la Cretaz
The PWHL scheduled a big announcement for Thursday morning at the Hockey Hall of Fame. The news: the league's first all-star game! Host Maya Smith shares the…
The IX Sports PodcastJamon Moore talks Cien Goles and advanced analytics | The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition
Jamon Moore of American Soccer Analysis joined host Kathleen Gier for a wide-ranging conversation about his work with American Soccer Analysis, their new game…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Previewing the Big Ten
Conference preview season rolls on with the Big Ten next up on The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition! Melissa Triebwasser and Michael Waterloo dive…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Why is the American Right soooo focused on the WNBA?
The IX Sports Podcast Women’s Basketball Edition is joined by Kate Riga of political outlet Talking Points Memo to discuss the WNBA’s role in right-wing…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Hockey Edition: Should Toronto Sceptres fans panic?
The off-season will end! The PWHL announced this week that training camp will begin on November 18. Host Maya Smith talks about training camp dates, including…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: NWSL's Pride, Current and Dash make front office moves
Annie Peterson joins host Kathleen Gier to talk about some unexpected moves as we enter the final few weeks of the NWSL regular season. Orlando parted with…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Previewing the ACC
Conference preview season is officially tipping off on The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition! Melissa Triebwasser and Michael Waterloo begin their…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: FIBA Women’s World Cup: Are France Really Being Tested? + Olaf Lange & Mike Thibault’s Impact
The IX Sports Podcast Women’s basketball Edition welcomes reporter Lukas Petridis who has been reporting live from Berlin’s 2026 FIBA World Cup. Howard Megdal…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Is PWHL Vegas the Expansion Franchise Underdog?
Las Vegas is the final expansion franchise of this series, and are they the most underrated? Host Maya Smith opens the show talking about the biggest headline…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Kate Koval, Best Non-Con Matchups, and 5 for 5
With the college hoops season inching closer, Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser are here to break down the biggest storylines around women's basketball…
The IX Sports PodcastBREAKING — Cathy Engelbert to retire from WNBA in December
While the WNBA is on its FIBA World Cup break, but that doesn’t mean the league’s news cycle has slowed down. The league announced on Friday that Cathy…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Are the Seattle Torrent Ready to Contend?
How will the last place Seattle Torrent look in 2026-27? Host Maya Smith is joined by The Ice Garden's Seattle Torrent beat reporter, Silvia Leija, to talk…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: What's wrong with the Chicago Stars?
Lesley Ryder joins the show to talk about the Chicago Stars, who are currently ranked last in the NWSL. They are also without a permanent head coach or general…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports CBB Edition: Oklahoma State WBB coach Jacie Hoyt
Oklahoma State women’s basketball has become the talk of the offseason, and this week on the IX Sports Podcast: College Basketball Edition, Michael Waterloo…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: DeWanna Bonner signs with Dream—Sky ban former NBA player
Jackie Powell is joined by guest host Maggie Hendricks where the two discuss the latest news surrounding DeWanna Bonner who signed for the rest of the season…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Analyzing the New York Sirens Post-Expansion
After an eventful week of Walter Cup hunting, the IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition is back. Host Maya Smith is joined by one of the IX Sports' newest beat…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: Annie Peterson & Epicenter Week in Portland
Veteran reporter Annie Peterson joined Kathleen Gier on the latest episode of The IX Sports Podcast to talk about how Portland celebrated Epicenter Week. The…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Vic Schaefer
Texas head coach Vic Schaefer joins the show for an inside look at what is next for Longhorns women's basketball. Fresh off back-to-back Final Four runs, Coach…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Nneka to retire from WNBA & Azzi Fudd’s rookie season ends
So much news to unpack on this week’s The IX Sports Podcast Women’s Basketball. On Wednesday the women’s basketball world learned that 11X WNBA All-Star Nneka…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Where Will the Boston Fleet's Offense Come From?
After losing Alina Müller to Hamilton, where will the Fleet find their offense this season? The IX Sports and The Ice Garden's Boston Fleet beat reporter…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Sabreena Merchant
We’re joined this week by Sabreena Merchant from The Athletic to break down all things women's college basketball as the offseason starts to wrap up. We get…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Can the Minnesota Frost Withstand the Expansion Changes?
Next in our summer check-in series is the Minnesota Frost. The Frost missed out on a three-peat last season, can they get back to the finals with the roster…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Stephanie White’s message & WNBA’s fight for its dignity
Did you hear what Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White said on Tuesday night before her team took on the New York Liberty? Well if you didn’t, you can hear…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: Big wins, big injuries in the NWSL
Host Kathleen Gier discusses the latest NWSL headlines, including Olivia Moultrie's season-ending ACL injury and Portland's big win against Boston. She also…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Felisha Legette-Jack
Syracuse Head Coach Felisha Legette-Jack joins Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser to talk building a competitive culture, developing returning talent…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: USA Basketball World Cup Roster Announced—Who Got Snubbed?
Howard and Jackie are back for yet another week of The IX Sports Podcast women’s basketball edition where the two hosts go over the official 12 player FIBA…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Previewing PWHL Hamilton (featuring Emily Clark)
Next up in the off-season preview series, it's time to talk about PWHL Hamilton. Host Maya Smith has two special guests to preview one of the league's newest…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Pod Soccer Edition: Midseason state of the NWSL with commissioner Jessica Berman
Host Kathleen Gier recaps Wednesday's call with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, where she discussed the league's growth, updated schedule, and ongoing…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Kelly Graves of Oregon WBB
Oregon Basketball coach Kelly Graves drops in from Central Oregon to talk all things Duck hoops, including the development of Katie Fiso, keeping talent in the…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: WNBA trade deadline preview — where will Kelsey Plum land?
The WNBA trade deadline is almost here and Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal provide an overview of what players could be on the move and which teams are…
The IX Sports PodcastIX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Will the Victoire Be Back-to-Back Champions?
Just in time for the Montréal Victoire off-season episode, Team Canada made a huge announcement. Danièle Sauvageau will leave her role with the Victoire after…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Which Team in No. 1?
Who’s actually the #1 team in women’s college basketball heading into the season? Michael and Melissa break down their personal Top 16 power rankings with…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Reactions from WNBA All-Star about officiating & security
Welcome back to the IX Sports Podcast Women's Basketball Edition. Happy WNBA All-Star weekend! Howard Megdal reports live from Chicago for WNBA All-Star…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Can the Ottawa Charge Stop the Bleeding?
The Ottawa Charge lost some of their top players in expansion, have they done enough to stop the bleeding going into the next season? Host Maya Smith talks…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Pod Soccer Edition: 2026 WAFCON preview
Host Kathleen Gier looks ahead to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, or WAFCON, with guests Jacob Mitchell and Kofi. They start with the tournament…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition: Chance Gray
On this edition of The IX Sports Podcast: College Basketball Edition, hosts Melissa Triebwasser and Michael Waterloo break down some of the biggest storylines…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Inside the WNBA Security Crisis — and Our Plan to Fix It
Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded before a report from Front Office Sports that noted that a meeting at WNBA All-Star has been scheduled between the…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Where Does PWHL Detroit Go From Here?
PWHL Detroit had a really strong expansion period, but after an okay draft, where do they go from here? Host Maya Smith and guest Alyssa Turner take a look at…
The IX Sports PodcastThe IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: NWSL champion Gotham FC signs another star
Host Kathleen Gier breaks down the updated Gotham FC roster after the recent additions of Sam Kerr and Denise O'Sullivan. She also takes a look at the updated…