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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.
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We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Finals: Dana Evans goes OFF + What went WRONG for Phoenix I Aces vs. Mercury Reaction
The WNBA Finals are HERE and Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE breaking down their thoughts of Game 1 between Las Vegas and Phoenix. (0:00) Intro (1:20)…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Finals Preview: Which Players NEED to Step Up for Aces, Mercury + Napheesa Collier Just CHANGED the WNBA
Where does the WNBA go after Napheesa Collier's comments on Tuesday? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica L. Ayala get into ALL of it plus give their…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Semifinals: Becky Hammon BLASTS WNBA Physicality + Mercury force JONAS BROTHERS to MOVE concert
The WNBA Playoffs CONTINUE to DELIVER on vibes!! Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss talk about the first two games of the semifinals, why women coaches in the…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Semifinals Preview and Predictions: What makes the Indiana Fever DANGEROUS + Lynx to the Finals
The WNBA Semifinals are SET and Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica Ayala are previewing BOTH matchups + breaking down the 'Co' Defender of the Year…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Playoffs: Which Teams Look the BEST + Liberty Won’t Survive Without Breanna Stewart I WNTTN
Which teams look the BEST after Game 1? And what about Breanna Stewart's injury? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica Ayala break it all down PLUS which…
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A'ja Wilson gets real about the Aces' win streak, the next generation of WNBA players + MORE I WNTTN
A'ja Wilson joins Alicia Jay to talk about the Aces' win streak, watching legends like Maya Moore get inducted into the Hall of Fame, inspiring the next…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Playoffs Previews and Predictions: Aces vs. Storm is POPCORN viewing + WNBA Awards PICKS I WNTT Now
The WNBA playoffs are HERE and Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala are previewing EACH of the four first-round matchups. PLUS they give their picks for WNBA Awards and…
We Need To Talk NOWAngel Reese FIASCO Continues: The Chicago Sky Have a HISTORY of Driving Out Top Talent I WNTT Now
Is there any path forward between Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala dive into potential trade rumors around the Sky star, what to…
We Need To Talk NOW'WNBA isn't enticing enough:' Gabby Williams opens up about WNBA CBA negotiations, defense and MORE
Gabby Williams joins Alicia Jay to discuss the Seattle Storm's season, her Defender of the Year campaign, WNBA CBA negotiations and more.
We Need To Talk NOWCaitlin Clark Injury: What it means for the Indiana Fever, WNBA I WNTTN
What does the Caitlin Clark injury mean for Indiana? And what about the uptick in injuries as a whole for the WNBA? All that plus Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala…
We Need To Talk NOW'Stand on Business:' Why Angel Reese wasn't wrong in criticisms of Chicago Sky organization I WNTTN
Was Angel Reese WRONG about what she said about the Chicago Sky? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Terrika Foster-Brasby break it down while getting into some…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA Vibe Check: A'ja Wilson, Aces are SURGING thanks to THIS surprise player I WNTTN
Could the Aces once again be WNBA title contenders? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss are joined by Erica Ayala to break it all down PLUS talk a little US…
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'She Reminds Me of Me' Cynthia Cooper PRAISES Angel Reese + What she LOVES about A'ja Wilson I WNTTN
WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper stops by the pod to talk about ALL THINGS WNBA, including Paige Bueckers' rookie season, whether she wants to see Caitlin Clark back…
We Need To Talk NOWWhat Caitlin Clark's signature shoe MEANS for the WNBA + Picks for MVP, MIP, Sixth Player and MORE
Does everyone TRULY watch women's sports? Caitlin Clark's INFLUENCE on the WNBA is undeniable, while A'ja Wilson's continues to grow and women's sports is on…
We Need To Talk NOWIs Paige Bueckers putting together one of the GREATEST rookie seasons in WNBA history? I WNTTN
Paige Bueckers is proving she is HER. Plus, who should be the NEXT WNBA player to get a statue after Sue Bird, and should the Indiana Fever bring Caitlin Clark…
We Need To Talk NOWIndiana NEEDS to get Caitlin Clark back + A’ja Wilson ALREADY one of the GREATEST in WNBA history
Should the Indiana Fever bring Caitlin Clark back this season? And who are the frontrunners for Coach of the Year and Most Improved Player? Alicia Jay is…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA trade deadline reaction: Why Indiana Fever should’ve made moves + Storm a DARK HORSE for title?
Should the Indiana Fever have made a move at the trade deadline? And did Seattle put themselves back into the title conversation with theirs? What about Golden…
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Softball LEGEND Jennie Finch says Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese among FAVORITE woman athletes I WNTTN
Former Team USA pitcher and softball legend Jennie Finch joins WNTT Now to talk about the 7th iteration of the Jennie Finch Empowerment Award, her partnership…
We Need To Talk NOWNapheesa Collier injured: What is Minnesota DOING?!? + WNBA to BLOCK move of Connecticut Sun?
Napheesa Collier is out at least two weeks and that has us wondering WHY she was in the game with the Lynx up 43 points. Plus, could the Connecticut Sun REALLY…
We Need To Talk NOWIs this the MOST injury-ridden season in WNBA history? + DeWanna Bonner BOOED in Fever return
Is this the MOST injury-ridden season in WNBA history? And is it fair or foul that DeWanna Bonner was BOOED in her return to Indiana? Alicia Jay and Erica…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA second half PREVIEW and BOLD predictions + midseason awards
Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss recap the first half of the WNBA season and look ahead to the second half. They hand out midseason awards and make bold…
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2025 WNBA All-Star Game Reaction: Napheesa Collier wins MVP, Skylar Diggins sets a record, Caitlin Clark in coach mode
We’re breaking down all the action from the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. From standout performances and highlight-reel plays to the best moments from All-Star…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy increasing WNBA salaries is a ‘no brainer’ + the NCAA Tournament SHOULD NOT expand I WNTTN
Is the WNBA headed towards a lockout? And should the women's NCAA Tournament expand if the men's does? Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to break…
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WNBA legends like Candace Parker LOVE this brand: How Playa Society CHANGED women’s sports I WNTTN
Playa Society founder and designer Esther Wallace joins Alicia Jay in our very special Connecting Changes Everything interview series, presented by AT&T, to…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy Team Phee will BEAT Team Clark + COACHING swap brings DRAMA: 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft Reaction
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft was all VIBES and Alicia Jay and AShley Nicole Moss broke it all down including the players we're most excited to see team up…
We Need To Talk NOWIs the WNBA expanding TOO FAST? + Which players were SNUBBED as All-Star starters I WNTT Now
Should the WNBA be prioritizing expanding rosters over expanding teams? And should they CHANGE the way players are moved? Alicia Jay is joined by Erica Ayala…
We Need To Talk NOWIndiana Fever with the BIGGEST UPSET of the WNBA season? I Fever vs. Lynx: Commissioner's Cup Recap
The Indiana Fever got the DUB and Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala with a LIVE reaction to the team's Commissioner's Cup win over the Minnesota Lynx, Candace…
We Need To Talk NOWIntroducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein
Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner…
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GOLDEN KATE and the Valkyries making an impact in first WNBA season + DeWanna Bonner DEPARTS Indiana
How are Kate Martin and the Valkyries in playoff position? And what about DeWanna Bonner being waived by Indiana? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss break it…
We Need To Talk NOW'Representation Matters:' Houston Dash's Abby Smith details BWPC's Juneteenth celebrations
Houston Dash goalkeeper Abby Smith joins Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala to talk about the Black Women's Players Collective, what they're doing to celebrate…
We Need To Talk NOWCaitlin Clark SHOWS OUT in Fever return + Angel ‘Mebounds’ Reese records FIRST triple-double I WNTTN
What made this past week in the WNBA so exciting?? Could it be Caitlin Clark's return? Angel Reese's triple-double? The EIGHT players scoring 30+ points?…
We Need To Talk NOWWhy the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky ARE NOT a rivalry + Coco Gauff on her way to GOAT status
Is Fever vs. Sky REALLY a rivalry? And is Coco Gauff on her way to becoming one of the all-time tennis greats? Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala break down all of…
We Need To Talk NOWCaitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers + more injured: Is the WNBA becoming TOO physical? I WNTTN
Deja Kelly joins Ashley Nicole Moss and Alicia Jay to talk about the WNBA's physicality, the growth of women's sports and MORE. Plus, our co-hosts discuss…
We Need To Talk NOWStorm's Li Yueru wants to be the YAO MING of the WNBA, thinks Caitlin Clark will be the GOAT
Seattle Storm center Li Yueru joins Alicia Jay to talk about Asian representation in the WNBA as AAPHI month comes to an end, adjusting to Seattle, her goals…
We Need To Talk NOWWhat Indiana can LEARN from Caitlin Clark injury + Napheesa Collier the BEST player in the WNBA
How will the Indiana Fever survive without Caitlin Clark? And what makes Napheesa Collier the early FRONTRUNNER for WNBA MVP? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss…
We Need To Talk NOW‘How can you count the Liberty out:’ Diana Taurasi talks WNBA, Kobe’s impact on women’s game + MORE
The one and only DIANA TAURASI joins Ashley Nicole Moss to talk all about the WNBA season as it kicks off, her retirement, and MORE.
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Paige Bueckers, WNBA rookies getting their LICK back + Fever vs. Liberty PREVIEW I WNTTN
How has the first week of the WNBA season gone? And how are those rookies faring? Ashley Nicole Moss is joined by Erica Ayala and special guest Chris…
We Need To Talk NOWCaitlin Clark, Angel Reese drama OVERSHADOWS WNBA opening weekend I WNTTN Reaction
Three days in and the WNBA is already in mid-season form. Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss give their thoughts on the Indiana Fever + Chicago Sky matchup and…
We Need To Talk NOWWNBA needs to MOVE its season + Sue Bird, Lauren Jackson headline ALL-TIME GREAT basketball duos
Should the WNBA move its season? And who are among the all-time great women's basketball duos? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss talk all that and more on WNTT…
We Need To Talk NOWCaitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier FRONTRUNNERS for MVP + Biggest QUESTIONS I WNBA Season Preview
Who could make a push at the playoffs? And what about WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss attempt to answer ALL of your…
We Need To Talk NOWIndiana Fever, Seattle Storm BIG MOVERS: Why this will be the best WNBA basketball season EVER
Could this end up being the GREATEST WNBA season yet? Does Ashley Nicole Moss look like Tyla? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss get into the start of WNBA…
We Need To Talk NOWMiLaysia Fulwiley SHUTS DOWN transfer portal rumors + Serena Williams talks DOUBLE STANDARDS
Transfer portal craziness has continued, but is there any truth to the rumors surrounding MiLaysia Fulwiley? And what about Simone Biles' recent hints about…
We Need To Talk NOWPaige Bueckers starts NEW ERA with Dallas Wings I 2025 WNBA Draft Reaction Show
The WNBA Draft is HERE. Ashley Nicole Moss and Alicia Jay break down all of the fits, picks and MORE, including Paige Bueckers to Dallas and whether or not…
We Need To Talk NOWPaige Bueckers to Dallas Wings NOT a done deal? + Top 5 Prospects I WNBA Draft Preview
Could Paige Bueckers force her way out of Dallas? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss discuss all of that and MORE in our WNBA Draft preview.
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UConn is UNDENIABLE I UConn vs. South Carolina Women's Basketball National Championship Reaction
The UConn Huskies are national champs ONCE AGAIN. Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby break it ALL down, including Azzi Fudd's remarkable journey and Paige…
We Need To Talk NOWMarch Madness: Final Four recap; UConn-South Carolina REMATCH in NATTY I Women's Basketball Reaction
Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss are going LIVE to recap and react to an EXCITING Final Four and preview the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
We Need To Talk NOWMarch Madness: Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong lead UConn; Final Four SET I Women's Basketball Reaction
South Carolina. UCLA. Texas. UConn. Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss are going LIVE to recap the Elite Eight and look ahead to the Final Four.
We Need To Talk NOWMarch Madness 2025: Paige Bueckers DID THAT, Hailey Van Lith is HISTORIC I Women's NCAA Tournament
This Sweet 16 had EVERYTHING: a Hailey Van Lith MASTERCLASS, MiLaysia Fulwiley helping the Gamecocks survive Maryland, Lauren Betts being GENERATIONAL, a Paige…
We Need To Talk NOWMarch Madness 2025: LSU is PEAKING, Texas on UPSET watch I Women’s Basketball Sweet 16 Preview
Who could possibly be on upset watch in the Sweet 16? And what teams are looking their best in the women's NCAA Tournament? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss…
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March Madness 2025: JuJu Watkins injured as UConn, South Carolina roll I NCAA Tournament Recap
USC did what they were supposed to do, with Kiki Iriafen hitting a season high in points after JuJu Watkins went down with an injury in the team's game against…
We Need To Talk NOWMarch Madness 2025: Round 1 NCAA Tournament recap: South Carolina, UConn dominate; freshmen THRIVE
Who were the BIGGEST winners of the first round? And what about the freshmen absolutely BALLING OUT? Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala break down EVERYTHING you need…
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Lucy Olsen on Iowa basketball post Caitlin Clark, potential USC rematch + MORE I NCAA March Madness
Lucy Olsen joins Ashley Nicole Moss to talk ALL THINGS NCAA Tournament, her third and FINAL March Madness, playing at Iowa and MORE.
We Need To Talk NOW🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets!
Sign up for our Bracket Challenge Ladies and Gentlemen. We made it. The all-encompassing NCAA Tournament preview that will take you from Dayton all the way to…
We Need To Talk NOWNCAA March Madness: BIGGEST QUESTIONS facing Gamecocks, UCLA and MORE I Women's Basketball Preview
Alicia Jay is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby to break down the BIGGEST QUESTIONS facing the four 1-seeds in the NCAA Tournament, players to watch and MORE…
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LSU’s Mikaylah Williams on Tigers’ tourney goals: 'Straight to Natty' I NCAA March Madness
LSU Tigers guard Mikaylah Williams joins Alicia Jay to talk ALL THINGS NCAA Tournament, how she's stepping up in her sophomore, her favorite Kim Mulkey…
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NCAA March Madness: UCLA tops South Carolina as overall 1-seed I Women's Basketball Bracket Reaction
Should South Carolina have gotten the No. 1 overall seed over UCLA? And what about USC getting a 1-seed over UConn? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss break…
We Need To Talk NOWNWSL Season Preview: North Carolina Courage among title CONTENDERS + 5 rookies to WATCH I WNTTN
What are the BIGGEST questions facing this year's NWSL frontrunners? And what about rookies to watch now that there's no college draft? Alicia Jay and Ashley…
We Need To Talk NOWAngel Reese gives insight into WNBA CBA negotiations, alludes to possible player WALKOUT I WNTTN
Could WNBA players stage a walkout over CBA negotiations? Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss give their thoughts on recent conversations around the league, plus…
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MIKAELA SHIFFRIN opens up about win No. 100 + 'dream and nightmare' skiing journey I WNTT Now
We've got a GOAT on the show! Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin joins WNTT Now producer Emma Hruby to talk all things win No. 100, recovery from a…