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We Need To Talk NOW
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.
Episodes
We Need To Talk NOWIs A'ja Wilson UNDERPAID? Reacting to Aliyah Boston's record-breaking contract + Why Natasha Cloud remains unsigned
Is A'ja Wilson UNDERPAID? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down what they're loving from the WNBA rookies out of training camp, Aliyah Boston's…
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Chicago Is Building a SQUAD With Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson I WNBA Free Agency Update
Are the Chicago Sky lowkey building a squad? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest free agency moves, including A'ja Wilson's RECORD contract…
We Need To Talk NOWFlau'jae reveals how she found out about trade to Seattle Storm on draft night
Flau'jae Johnson joins Alicia Jay on her FIRST day in Seattle to talk about the WNBA Draft, including how she found out about the trade and what her reaction…
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2026 WNBA Draft: Flau'jae Trade SHOCKER, 1st Round Grades + More I WNTTN
Azzi Fudd is reuniting with Paige Bueckers in Dallas. The Seattle Storm and Golden State Valkyries sent SHOCKWAVES with a mid-draft trade for Flau'jae Johnson…
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2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Full 1st Round I Why Azzi Fudd is no longer No. 1 overall 👀
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down their picks for the first round of the WNBA Draft, some potentially underrated picks and more. (0:00) Intro (0:32)…
We Need To Talk NOWIntroducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports
Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real. Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge…
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Lisa Leslie, Renee Montgomery reveal how the WNBA has changed in 30 years
Lisa Leslie and Renee Montgomery join Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala to reflect on the WNBA's 30th season and the historic CBA. PLUS they blind rank some TOP…
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Angel Reese traded to ATLANTA DREAM: Why It’s One of the Best Trades in Atlanta Sports History
Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the trade details and their thoughts. (0:00) Intro (1:01) What we know about WNBA…
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"Decided to be champions:" UCLA DOMINATES South Carolina to win natty I Women's Basketball Reaction
UCLA danced their way to a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala broke down the dominating win over South Carolina. (0:00) Intro (0:44) The…
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Why Marina Mabrey to Toronto ISN’T a Done Deal I WNBA Expansion Draft Reaction
Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby react to Friday's expansion draft.
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Geno Auriemma damages legacy as Gamecocks STUN UConn, UCLA onto FIRST NCAA natty: Final Four Recap
What HAPPENED between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma? South Carolina has ENDED UConn’s perfect season and sent the reigning national champions home. UCLA…
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Lisa Leslie, Renee Montgomery Preview Final Four: UConn vs. South Carolina, Texas vs. UCLA
The Final Four is HERE and we’ve got some BIG matchups on deck. Could South Carolina topple UConn? And will UCLA get REVENGE on Texas? Lisa Leslie and Renee…
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March Madness: Texas DOMINATES + UConn, UCLA and Gamecocks into Final Four I Elite Eight Recap
UConn. UCLA. Texas. South Carolina. We're RUNNING IT BACK in Phoenix. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the Elite Eight and look ahead to the Final…
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March Madness CONTINUES: Hannah Hidalgo is HER + Geno Auriemma sounds OFF I Women's Tournament Recap
Geno Auriemma sounding off on the schedule. Hannah Hidalgo with a historic defensive performance. Ashlon Jackson playing hero to send LSU packing and Duke…
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Explaining WNBA Expansion Draft Rules: Could Sophie Cunningham, Arike Ogunbowale go UNPROTECTED?
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft PLUS get into 6 teams that have some intriguing player protection problems to solve…
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March Madness: South Carolina out for REVENGE, UConn UNBEATABLE I WBB Sweet 16 Preview
Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby preview all 8 Sweet 16 matchups, give their games to watch and much more in our Sweet 16 preview. (0:00)…
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WNBA CBA Updates: HISTORY has been made + Cathy Engelbert to CONTINUE as Commissioner?
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of the latest in the WNBA CBA, including its ratification and newly-emerged details. PLUS, Adam Silver's latest…
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March Madness is DELIVERING: Virginia HISTORY over Iowa, UConn DOMINATES I Women's Tournament Recap
Virginia making HISTORY with a win over Iowa. UConn DOMINATING Syracuse. Amaya Battle playing hero for Minnesota. Madison Booker dropping 40 and SO. MUCH…
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Diana Taurasi doesn’t think Geno Auriemma will retire anytime soon: ‘Many more Championships’
Diana Taurasi joins Alicia Jay to discuss this year's NCAA Tournament, including standout moments thus far, who she has going to the Final Four and more…
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NCAA Tournament First Round Recap: Iowa SURVIVES, Jazzy Davidson ARRIVES and Sarah Strong is HER
Who were the standout performers of the first round? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of that and MORE in our NCAA Tournament First Round recap…
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Why Mikayla Blakes reminds Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph of Maya Moore
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are joined by Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph to talk at length about her career, including how this year's Commodores squad has…
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UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens addresses pressure team faces in getting back to Final Four, reflects on how culture at UCLA has grown her game
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are joined by UCLA's Gianna Kneepkens ahead of the NCAA Tournament as the team aims to get back to the Final Four. They get into…
We Need To Talk NOWNCAA March Madness Preview: Concerns around Texas, UCLA + These 5 Teams Could Be Disruptors
Which 1-seed is in the MOST danger? And which teams could stage early-round upsets? Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby get into all of that…
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‘We Needed the Honesty:’ Aaliyah Crump reveals Vic Schaefer’s accountability changed Texas' season
Texas star freshman Aaliyah Crump joins Alicia Jay to break down what makes her a ‘Silent Assassin’ on the court, what she learned from players like Rori…
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Breaking Down ALL of the WNBA CBA Details + When Will The Season Start?
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down everything you need to know about the WNBA CBA agreement. (0:00) Intro (0:44) Agreement details (12:30) What makes it…
We Need To Talk NOWJon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!
Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.
We Need To Talk NOW🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️
March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton…
We Need To Talk NOWNCAA Women's Tournament: UConn TOPS UCLA for No. 1 overall seed I Selection Sunday REACTION
March Madness is HERE. Will UConn go all the way?? What are the matchups to look forward to? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the bracket for the NCAA…
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Cameron Brink reveals ACL tear was ‘one of the best things to ever happen to me’
Cameron Brink joins Alicia Jay to talk about how important her strength is to her, what she learned about herself in the wake of her ACL tear and what she's…
We Need To Talk NOWEVERYTHING we know about the WNBA CBA as deadline PASSES + Should UCLA be the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness?
The WNBA CBA deadline is here and Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down everything we know as the two sides continue to negotiate a transformational…
We Need To Talk NOWMarch Madness is HERE: What makes Michigan a bracket BUSTER + Is UConn INVINCIBLE?
Is Tennessee resting on its legacy? And can anyone beat UConn? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of that plus more on this week's episode. (0:00)…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy Vanderbilt WON’T be a 1-seed, Texas STILL in the Top 4 + THIS WCBB team has been the MOST disappointing
Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby recap the Winter Olympics, break down the latest in WNBA CBA negotiations and give their WCBB Superlatives in this week's…
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Kate Martin reveals she ‘loved’ exchange of words with Skylar Diggins, what she’s learned playing with Paige Bueckers at Unrivaled
Alicia Jay is joined by Unrivaled's Kate Martin to break down her recent viral exchange with Skylar Diggins, what she's learned from Paige Bueckers and playing…
We Need To Talk NOWSummer Sanders reveals her FAVORITE Olympic storyline, why Mikaela Shiffrin is STILL the GOAT
Alicia Jay is joined by Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders to break down ALL of the Olympics updates, including who can stop USA Women's Hockey, whether or…
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Unrivaled’s Alex Bazzell SETTLES Paige vs. Sabrina debate, reveals plans for league’s future
Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell joins Alicia Jay to discuss the league's historic stop in Philadelphia, future plans, competition with other leagues and more…
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Flau'jae gets real about her senior season at LSU, relationship with Kim Mulkey
Alicia Jay is joined by LSU's Flau'jae Johnson to talk about her career at LSU, her relationship with Kim Mulkey, what she wants her legacy to be and what…
We Need To Talk NOWWCBB TAKEAWAYS: UCLA, South Carolina BEST behind UConn + Breezy Johnson EMBODIES the Olympics
Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down ALL of the Olympics updates, preview USA women's hockey ahead of two BIG matchups and answer…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy THIS athlete's Winter Olympics comeback could be the GREATEST EVER I Milan Cortina 2026 Preview
Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby are BACK talking ALL THINGS Winter Olympics in our preview episode. They break down the USA-Canada hockey rivalry, Lindsey…
We Need To Talk NOWSouth Carolina, UConn LEAD WCBB + Coco Gauff, tennis players deserve BETTER
Could Iowa make a push for a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament? And can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy Iowa could be an ELITE EIGHT team, Sarah Strong one of the BEST players in UConn history
Where could Sarah Strong rank among UConn players when all is said and done? And what is Iowa’s ceiling this season? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down…
We Need To Talk NOWWhat has UConn primed to go UNDEFEATED, Why Texas’ Vic Schaefer is WRONG about SEC scheduling
Does the SEC have a 'vendetta' against Texas? And does UConn have what it takes to go undefeated? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are back breaking it down PLUS…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy LSU fans should PANIC, South Carolina FINAL FOUR bound with THIS recent addition I NCAA Women's Basketball Takeaways
Should LSU fans be panicking over back-to-back losses? And are the Gamecocks national title contenders with the addition of Alicia Tournebize? Alicia Jay and…
We Need To Talk NOWFrom A'ja Wilson to StudBudz: RANKING the Top 10 Women's Sports Moments Of 2025 I WNTTN
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the top 10 women's sports moments of 2025. (0:00) Intro (1:37) Top moments (1:48) A’ja Wilson had a year like NO OTHER…
We Need To Talk NOWUConn, Texas LEAD WCBB Power Rankings + Why NOT to panic over WNBA strike vote
Is the WNBA going on STRIKE? And could the Connecticut Sun be moving to Houston? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are BACK with a special holiday edition of WNTT…
We Need To Talk NOWAudi Crooks LEADS player of the year FRONTRUNNERS + Why UConn will go UNDEFEATED
Can UConn go undefeated? And who could be the player of the year? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down on this week's episode. (0:00) Intro (0:55)…
We Need To Talk NOWFinal Four PREDICTIONS: Why South Carolina won't make it + Michigan a DARK HORSE?
Which teams have surprised us the MOST one month into the WCBB season? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down, give their updated Final Four predictions…
We Need To Talk NOWNCAA Women’s Basketball Takeaways: TEXAS should be No. 1 over UConn + Audi Crooks is a NPOY FRONTRUNNER
(0:00) Intro (1:19) How long is it acceptable to eat leftovers? (4:57) Make your case: Texas should be the No. 1 team in the country (10:47) Is UCLA as…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Draft Lottery: Lynx making CHESS moves, Chicago Sky need HELP + Texas vs. UCLA Predictions
(0:00) Intro (2:34) WNBA Draft Lottery Explainer: How Minnesota ended up at No. 2, Washington Mystics have bright future (7:50) The Chicago Sky's draft outlook…
We Need To Talk NOWBrandi Chastain, Briana Scurry call out NWSL salary cap, open up about USWNT 1999 World Cup win
Alicia Jay is joined by Brandi Chastain and Briana Scurry LIVE from NWSL championship weekend! (0:00) Intro (0:52) On the impact that winning the 1999 World…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy it's NOT time to press the panic button on Kara Lawson, Team USA + NWSL Championship PREDICTIONS
Is anyone close to Sarah Strong's level? And can Notre Dame evolve around Hannah Hidalgo? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into those questions PLUS discuss…
We Need To Talk NOWMiLaysia Fulwiley opens up about transition to LSU, what has surprised her the MOST about Kim Mulkey
LSU's MiLaysia Fulwiley stops by to talk about playing at LSU, her favorite basketball memories and more! (0:00) Intro (0:25) Her favorite part about playing…
We Need To Talk NOWNCAA Women's Basketball Takeaways: UConn doesn't miss a BEAT I Kate Martin, Paige Bueckers are TEAMMATES
How does UConn look without Paige Bueckers? And is Jazzy Davidson the next BIG thing for USC? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down PLUS discuss the…
We Need To Talk NOWDuke's Emilee Skinner, LSU's ZaKiyah Johnson + MORE: What makes these WCBB freshmen ones to watch
Who are some of the underrated college basketball freshmen YOU should be watching? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into that PLUS give updates on the WNBA…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy UConn will go UNDEFEATED + BOLDEST Predictions, Players to Watch I WCBB Season Preview
Could UConn go undefeated and repeat as national champs? Or will the Gamecocks have something to say about it? Alicia Jay is joined by cbssports.com lead WCBB…
We Need To Talk NOWWho are best women's college basketball players in history? + Madison Keys talks Australian open win and MORE
On this episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss dive into their top women’s college basketball players of all time, interview…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy Angel Reese makes SENSE for Victoria’s Secret + Chloe Kitts injury is a BLOW for South Carolina
What makes Angel Reese SO historic for the WNBA? And who's the funniest player in the league? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into Reese modeling the…
We Need To Talk NOWAces and A'ja Wilson are UNSTOPPABLE + Nate Tibbetts EJECTED I Aces vs. Mercury WNBA Finals Reaction
The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions for a THIRD time. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap Game 4 between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury. (0:00) Intro…
We Need To Talk NOWA’ja Wilson, Aces among Comets, Lynx as a DYNASTY + How Phoenix could battle back in Game 4 I WNBA Finals
Alicia Jay, Terrika Foster-Brasby and Ty Carter break down all the latest from the WNBA Finals PLUS get into who they think would win in a 7-game series…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Finals: A'ja Wilson is a CERTIFIED GOAT + Heartbreak for Phoenix I Aces vs. Mercury Reaction
Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down an EXCITING Game 3 of the WNBA Finals PLUS debate: is A'ja Wilson the GOAT? (0:00) Intro (0:14) Terrika LIVE…
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WNBA Finals: Jackie Young TAKES OVER + Mercury MUST WIN Game 3 I Aces vs. Mercury Reaction
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Game 2 of the WNBA Finals ... and whether or not Phoenix can salvage their season. (0:00) Intro (1:10) Jackie Young…