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The Stop and Pop
Real coverage. Real conversations. Straight to your inbox. Welcome to The Stop and Pop, your home for Washington basketball and the DMV sports scene. Hosted by journalist Jarrett Spence, the podcast goes beyond the box score with Wizards and Mystics coverage, player and coach conversations, analysis, stories from behind the scenes, and conversations with the people shaping basketball in Washington. From game-day reactions to exclusive interviews and honest conversations, The Stop and Pop brings…
Episodes
The Stop and PopTrae Young talks about Alex Sarr’s Offensive Role Changing
Alex Sarr’s offense has taking a slight turn within this new offense. I asked Trae Young postgame what has caused Sarr’s field goal attempts to go down: This…
The Stop and PopMy Two Cents About AJ Dybantsa’s First Two Games
AJ Dybantsa has looked very good in his first two regular season games. He is averaging 18 points per game. Dybantsa has now scored 36 points over his first…
The Stop and PopAnthony Davis Goes Off During Wizards Debut
Wizards get their first win of the season 128-116. Anthony Davis goes off for 34 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Trae Young recorded 20-13. Kyshawn…
The Stop and PopMystics Lose Game 2 to the Dream and are Eliminated from the Playoffs
Mystics fall in the first round with Atlanta Dream in Game Two. Final score was 93-75. Sonia Citron lead the way for Washington with 25 points. Kiki Iriafen…
The Stop and PopMystics Playoff Preview for their First Round Matchup against the Atlanta Dream
The Mystics are back in the playoffs. As the youngest team in the league, they shocked the world with their play. Here is a preview of their playoff matchup…
The Stop and PopSonia Citron’s Sophomore Regular Season Ends with a Bang
Sonia Citron put up a great performance during the season finale against the Sky! She finished her sophomore season with three averages: 16.8 PPG 3.8 RPG 4.4…
The Stop and PopShakira Austin’s Impact without Making a Single Field Goal
Shakira Austin did not have a single field goal in the last game of the season for the Mystics. She was still able to impact the game in many different ways…
The Stop and PopLive with Jarrett Spence
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The Stop and PopSonia Citron on her World Cup Experience and What She Learned
Following the Mystics’ win over the Connecticut Sun, I asked Sonia Citron what is one lesson she got from her World Cup experience that she can take with her…
The Stop and PopSome stats you may have missed from the Mystics’ last game against the Fever
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The Stop and PopToronto Tempo Postgame Following the Loss to the Mystics 82-93
I got to ask Kiki Rice about her adjustment to the WNBA schedule coming from the college championship game, to training camp then having a back to back for the…
The Stop and PopMystics Recap After the Win Against the Sparks 70-80
The Washington Mystics get the win against the Los Angeles Sparks 70-80. Rebounding was the story for the Mystics as they dominated, grabbing 43 to LA’s 27…
The Stop and PopThe Washington Mystics have claimed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers. They have also waived Rori Harmon.
With this move, it seems the Mystics are gearing up for a playoff run. All season, they have been preaching player development. Seems like they are ahead of…
The Stop and PopCoach Johnson’s Reaction on Shakira Austin being Awarded AP Player of the Week
Coach Johnson has been very vocal about Shakira Austin being snubbed for WNBA All-Star and was hoping she gets some recognition for her strong play this…
The Stop and PopMystics Give Fans Appreciation After Coming Back from 20-Point Deficit to Take Win over Wings
Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson, Shakira Austin and Cotie McMahon talked to media postgame about how much the community embraces the Mystics. Coach and the…
The Stop and PopShakira Austin scored a Season-High 28 Points to lead the Mystics in the Win over the Wings
The Washington Mystics get the win over the Dallas Wings 81-75. Shakira Austin scored and grabbed a game-high 28 points with 10 rebounds. Here is a recap of…
The Stop and PopMystics Shakira Austin and Cotie McMahon Postgame Comments After the Win against the Connecticut Sun
Full postgame after the Washington Mystics defeated the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday, July 28th. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…
The Stop and PopCotie McMahon’s Downhill Attack Is Becoming a Weapon for Washington
Cotie McMahon provided a spark off the bench with 11 points, consistently putting pressure on the defense by attacking the basket and earning trips to the…
The Stop and PopPostgame Coverage following Mystics defeating the Aces going into All-Star Break
The Washington Mystics get the big win over the Las Vegas Aces 99-100. Here are some postgame comments from Georgia Amoore and Lauren Betts. The Mystics goes…
The Stop and PopMystics Stats Following the Win vs. the Toronto Tempo
Some notes from the Mystics’ last game against the Toronto Tempo. They will face the Portland Fire tonight at CareFirst Arena This is a public episode. If…
The Stop and PopAsking Shakira Austin about her Improvement from the 3PT Line
Shakira Austin shot 2/4 from being the arc today. Kiki Iriafen went 1/1. I asked Shakira about the work she has put in to improve her 3-point shot. Before…
The Stop and PopTalking to Monique Currie about being inducted into the Mystics Hall of Fame
Monique Currie will be inducted into the Mystics Hall of Fame at halftime today. Currie talked to media pregame about her time with Washington. I got to ask…
The Stop and PopMystics Postgame vs. the Lynx 6/24/26
The Washington Mystics fall to the Minnesota Lynx 78-76. Here are some postgame interviews and highlights following the game. This is a public episode. If…
The Stop and PopMystics pregame vs. the Minnesota Lynx with a comment from Coach Johnson about Sonia Citron winning player of the week
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The Stop and PopLive reaction at the Wizards draft party when AJ Dybantsa was called
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The Stop and PopWill the Knicks repeat as NBA champions ?
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The Stop and PopWhy I believe that AJ Dybantsa will be selected by the Wizards.
It’s been a lot of talk about who the Wizards will take with the first pick. I truly believe it will be AJ Dybantsa. Here’s why: This is a public episode. If…
The Stop and PopAsking Michaela Onyenwere and Georgia Amoore about Mic’s Leadership
I asked Michaela Onyenwere about how her leadership has grown during her time in this league. Georgia Amoore also gave her thoughts on Mic’s leadership: This…
The Stop and Pop“I take it as a compliment that teams are like, watch out for Kiki” - Kiki Iriafen on being amongst the league leaders in gravity
Following the Mystics practice, I asked Kiki Iriafen about the new stat, gravity. She is amongst some of the leaders in the attention she generates on the…
The Stop and PopTalking with Sonia Citron and Lauren Betts Postgame against the Minnesota Lynx in their First Preseason Game
I asked Sonia Citron what it was like to finally play a WNBA game with Georgia Amoore. Also asked Lauren Betts what is it like to go through this whole…
The Stop and PopDeadria Clarke and Myself Giving our Thoughts on the Mystics’ First Preseason Game
Final score: Lynx 77 Mystics 66 Lauren Betts lead Washington with 13 points and six rebounds. Citron had 12. McMahon had 11. Mystics had it rolling in the…
The Stop and PopDorian Craft on Becoming the New Voice of the Washington Mystics
Former ESPN and CBS Sports Network broadcaster Dorian Craft is stepping into a new role as the play-by-play voice of the Washington Mystics. In this interview…
The Stop and PopAsking Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson how Lauren Betts will Fit Defensively with Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen
With the force that Lauren Betts is defensively, I asked Johnson how she will adjust in the league on that end. Betts recorded 250+ blocks in her college…
The Stop and PopThoughts on the Mystics parting ways their GM, Jamila Wideman
This move comes months after President Michael Winger praised Jamila Wideman on the job she was doing with the team. Winger in January: “I think our roster is…
The Stop and PopPaul George sees Similarities to Himself in Will Riley
I asked Paul George his impressions on Will Riley. Both being 6’9” skinny kids coming into the league, PG sees a lot of himself in Riley. This is a public…
The Stop and PopAsking Coach Daigneault and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about SGA’s Consistency
SGA dropped a 40 point game on the Washington Wizards. He recently broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20-point games. I asked Coach…
The Stop and PopCoach Keefe on Trae Young and Anthony Davis’ Injuries
More updates from Coach Keefe on Trae Young and Anthony Davis. It seems like we will not see the duo this season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
The Stop and PopWizards Postgame vs. Golden State Warriors 3/16/26
Wizards fall to the Warriors 125-117. I got a chance to talk to Coach Keefe and Will Riley postgame. Riley had a big game with 21 points tonight. I asked about…
The Stop and PopAsking Steve Kerr about Kobe Bryant and the impact he left
This year marks the ten year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s last NBA season. I got to ask Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr his thoughts on Kobe as a basketball…
The Stop and PopTrae Young’s Wizards Debut
Trae Young has talked about having to be guarded by Bilal Coulibaly. I asked him how does it feel to finally be on the same side as him. This is a public…
The Stop and PopTalking to JuJu Reese after his 20 Rebound Performance
JuJu Reese had a monster rebounding game with 20 boards. I got to ask him a question about if rebounding is a skill or a mentality thing. This is a public…
The Stop and PopRockets Coach Ime Udoka’s Thoughts on the Wizards this season
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The Stop and PopJaden Hardy might be a steal in the Anthony Davis Deal
Jaden Hardy is looking like a steal for the Wizards. He is averaging 13.3 points in 3 games so far. I asked Coach Keefe what he thought about Hardy’s game…
The Stop and PopTalking to Coach Keefe and Bilal Coulibaly Postgame after the Wizards beat the Pacers
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The Stop and PopPacers Coach Rick Carlisle on Kyshawn George this Season
Rick Carlisle on Kyshawn George this season: “In a lot of instances, he was the guy that they were going to which does a lot about the trust that they have in…
The Stop and PopAsking Bobby Portis about what the Preperation for a 3PT Contest is like
I asked Bobby Portis what does kind of preparation he did for the 3PT competition during ASW. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…
The Stop and PopWemby on the “face of the league” conversation.
Wemby on the face of the league conversation: “It’s something that’s got to be natural, of course. Obviously the social media, NBA can promote whoever they…
The Stop and PopVictor Wembanyama Talks about the All-Star Loss
Wemby set the tone during the 2026 NBA All-Star game with his mentality to play hard. Everyone else followed suit. He was visibly upset at the end of the game…
The Stop and PopTalking to Jalen Brunson Post All-Star Game
I got a chance to ask Jalen Brunson about the new All-Star format and what it was like to have Karl-Anthony Towns guard him on a few possessions. This is a…
The Stop and PopTalking to Slam Dunk Champion Keshad Johnson
I asked Slam Dunk Champion Keshad Johnson about the design of his dunks when he went into creating them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
The Stop and PopI asked about Kon Knueppel the 3PT Contest
I asked Kon Knueppel about the preparation for the 3PT contest and also the work behind his shooting this season. He is currently 2nd in 3PT made FGs. He…
The Stop and PopBrandon Ingram All-Star Press Conference 2026
Brandon Ingram came in to the press conference talking to Jose Alvarado. One journalist asked him about who would win against BI & Glorilla vs. Klay and Meg…
The Stop and PopWill Dawkins Addressed Media Regarding The Anthony Davis Trade
Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins talked to media before the Wizards faced off against the Miami Heat. He answered questions about the Anthony Davis trade…
The Stop and PopAsking Norman Powell What Does it Mean for Himself to Become an All-Star
Norman Powell is an All-Star and he will be playing the game in a city that he used to play for. I asked him what is it like for all this to happen this way…
The Stop and PopAsking Will Dawkins about what Anthony Davis can teach Alex Sarr defensively
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The Stop and PopJalen Brunson wins Defensive Player of the Game against the Wizards
Coach Brown talking about Jalen Brunson getting defensive player of the game with his two drawn charges. He should be the league leader in charges drawn now…
The Stop and PopCoach Splitter on why he believes Deni Avdija should be an All-Star and Avdija talking about the biggest differences between his time in Washington and now with Portland as a player
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The Stop and PopTalking to Tre Johnson about his 3-Point Shooting
Tre Johnson is starting to become one of the most elite shooters in the league. Josh Robbins of the Athletic and myself asked Johnson about his shooting…
The Stop and PopKyshawn George on Kobe Bryant’s 81 Point Game, the Influence Kobe had on George Growing Up.
Kyshawn George had a really cool Kobe shirt on. Today is the 20th anniversary of the 81 point game, so I asked him about the shirt and how Kobe influenced…
The Stop and PopWizards Newsletter: Wizards vs. Clippers Postgame Analysis
Wizards Postgame after they fall to the Clippers 110-106. Alex Sarr had a big game with 28 points. Harden went off for 36 points. Watch the video for full…