Zena Keita -- who covers the WNBA and NBA for The Athletic and the Warriors for NBC Sports -- joins Owen and Myles for episode 48. Zena showcases the incredibly healthy way she engages with playing/covering/watching sports, explores her career trajectory, and shares thoughts on the Golden State Valkyries' expansion draft. ★ Support this podcast on …

Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance -- the faces of the league! -- join Owen and Myles to talk WNBA and Athletes Unlimited hoops, comedy, and the origins of their terrific friendship. Owen finally gets to give Syd her flowers for her game-altering performance in game four of the 2023 Finals (+17!). Plus, which W players would they pick if they were…

In this conversation, Owen and Myles are joined by Ari Chambers (ESPN and Andscape), an all-around advocate for the growth of women's sports. Ari shared the wisdom she's gained from her journey in sports and discussed preparation (both in her work and in her own life). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Owen and Myles are back from their break for the WNBA playoffs, and they're joined by Ros Gold-Onwude, who spent the 2024 season as an analyst for the champion New York Liberty. Ros shares her takeaways from the team, her journey into basketball and media, and the special project she undertook with her sister Annie during their summer together in N…

Connecticut Sun head coach Stephanie White pulls up to talk about her team as it gets ready for the 2024 postseason, highlighting the play of all its key roster elements and also sharing some stories about her life before and around basketball. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Gabe Stark, the creator of Rare Breed BX, joins Myles and Owen to talk about his creative enterprise, a New York-based luxury sportswear brand that specializes in premier, fully-stitched custom jerseys. His client list is impressive, but perhaps none more than Ellie the Elephant, the mascot that has taken the W by storm. ★ Support this podcast on P…

Natalie White, the CEO and Founder of Moolah Kicks, a sneaker made exclusively for female hoopers, pulls up to detail the evolution of her business. She shares her own influences, as well as the momentum behind women's basketball, and the competition as major brands get into the women's shoe game. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

JuJu Gotti, who runs socials for the Dan Le Batard Show and is a WNBA superfan, joins Owen and Myles to talk all things W, while also opening up about his path to sports media. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Jenny Nguyen, the founder of The Sports Bra -- the country's first sports bar that shows only women's sports -- pulls up with Owen and Myles to share her journey, which started as a dream for her and became realized as a dream for women's sports fans everywhere. Jenny discusses her influences and intentions in growing the space, and also makes the …

Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury chats with Myles, wrapping up our week of STARRY All-Star interviews. Owen's got some FOMO on this one, but shares his thoughts on what makes Kah such an inspiration as an athlete. She discusses the Mercury's ew practice facility, the upcoming Olympics, her love for mentorship, and much more. ★ Support this pod…

For part three of our All-Star coverage interview series -- shoutout again to STARRY -- Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces took the time to sit with Myles and discuss her upcoming 5x5 Olympics debut, her basketball origins, and the appeal of Unrivaled. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm chats with Myles at WNBA All-Star (thanks again to STARRY!), and Calvin Wetzel steps in for Owen to join the discussion back home. Nneka shares her perspective on the increased eyes and how that has been reflected within media, she offers her thoughts on the progress the league has made, and highlights the work s…

Following an exciting weekend in Phoenix for WNBA All-Star, Myles is back to brief Owen on all he missed, including a series of interviews coordinated by STARRY, the WNBA's official soft drink and Owen's favorite mixer. First up, Napheesa Collier joins us to talk about her exciting new venture -- Unrivaled, a 3x3 league starting this winter -- and …

Ashtyn Butuso, the Editor-in-Chief of the brilliant Flagrant mag, pulls up to chat with Myles and Owen about her sports journalism origin story, the intentionality behind the work she does, and the amazing community she and the rest of the Flagrant team have helped to build. Oh, and we chat WNBA All-Star for a bit, too! ★ Support this podcast on Pa…

In this special episode, we give our loyal Pull Up listeners a glimpse into the content we've been providing on Step Back. After Liberty fans were taken aback by Kayla Thornton's shocking answer to the classic New York or Chicago pizza debate -- she said "Papa John's" -- we had to discuss. With answers from Breanna Stewart, Kennedy Burke, and KT he…

Erica Ayala, the talented multi-sport media star, joins Owen and Myles to talk about her path to women's sports journalism, the New York Liberty's play through the first month of the season, and so much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

In this week's episode, women's sports writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo -- who you probably recognize from bylines anywhere -- joins Myles and Owen to share her thoughts on storytelling, on battling to get the W exposure at more publications, and some of her favorite anecdotes. Pull up for another fun conversation! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

For the second part of our 2024 WNBA season primer, we bring on Steve Jones Jr., the other half of The Dunker Spot podcast. Here, we break down the eastern conference, with a little bit of reflection and analysis following some teams returning to action on opening night. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

On the eve of the WNBA season, Nekias Duncan, one half of The Dunker Spot podcast, joins the guys to break down the western conference, answering a burning question or two about each of the six teams on that side of the standings. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

For episode 30 -- a special edition partnered with La Crema, the WNBA's official wine -- Terrika Foster-Brasby rejoined Myles and Owen to talk about everything going on ahead of the WNBA season: Candace Parker's surprise retirement, the teams that could make a splash in 2024, and the ever-growing chip on the shoulders of her Connecticut Sun. ★ Supp…

Meghan L. Hall, an Atlanta Dream reporter for USA Today's For the Win, joins Owen and Myles to discuss her first ever WNBA draft experience, the growing popularity of women's hoops -- both within and without the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, and the importance of building relationships to build stories. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

In this episodes, Owen and Myles bring back B. Terrell for his second appearance on the pod to celebrate the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks after they completed a perfect 38-0 season. They get into the Final Four environment, the connectedness and buy-in of this roster, and the legacy of Coach Dawn Staley. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

The Final Four is here! To break down the matchups, the guys brought on college hoops experts Dani Bar-Lavi (@dblfluidity, content for HerHoopStats, Winsidr, and OddsShopper) and Calvin Wetzel (@cwetzel31, basketball analyst Her Hoop Stats and CBS Sports, and co-host of Coast to Coast, a podcast with Crina Mustafa). ★ Support this podcast on Patreo…

The guys are joined by Emily Engstler, fresh off her being named the defensive player of the year for season three of Athletes Unlimited. Emily opens up about her New York City roots, the challenges she's faced her first few years as a pro, and what it takes to be a versatile defender in the WNBA. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Haley Jones pulls up with Owen and Myles to discuss her time thus far at Athletes Unlimited, her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream, and the importance of being well-rounded and versatile both on and off the court. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Angel McCoughtry, WNBA legend and AU Hoops newcomer, pulls up with the guys to talk about her first week of play at Athletes Unlimited, and she shares her perspective on the growth of women's basketball throughout her time as a professional. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Pepper Persley, 12-year old journalist and author of the newly released NOT TOO ANYTHING joins Myles and guest co-host Ace Pedraza to share her experiences writing a book, being the youngest voice in a room for of athletes and media members, and much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

We return to our AU series with our first double-guest interview: sisters Isabelle and Dorie Harrison, who will play alongside (or against) one another for the first time at Athletes Unlimited. We chat about growing up in a big family, how they're both making returns to the court, and the upcoming AU Hoops season. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon …

Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post pulls up to share his experiences covering the Washington Mystics and offers some insight and perspective on a tough offseason for fans in DC. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

For the second installment of our Athletes Unlimited series, WNBA vet Sequoia Holmes pulls up with Owen and Myles to talk about all the places basketball has taken her, the community she's built back home in Vegas, and much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Welcome back for season two of Pull Up with Myles and Owen! In this episode, we start our series with Athletes Unlimited, and first up is All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever. We discuss her time in AU, some of her experiences in the WNBA, and what makes her a bucket. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

DiDi Richards joins Myles and Owen, just days after arriving to Sydney, Australia, where she's getting ready to suit up for the Flames. She opens up about how she spent this season off the court, her time with the Liberty, and her experiences on the media side. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Jordan Robinson (technically the first repeat guest!) joins Owen and Myles because it's WNBA playoffs time. She discusses her podcast, Queens of the Court, which she co-hosts with the awesome Sheryl Swoopes; the recent conversation around WNBA awards; and what we can take away from the first games of the semifinals. Follow Jordan at @HeyJordanR on …

Pokey Chatman, Seattle Storm assistant coach, pulls up with Owen and Myles to share her experiences within the WNBA through awesome anecdotes. She breaks down this year's Storm season, her work as a facilitator with Athletes Unlimited, the current playoff landscape, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Nekias Duncan -- WNBA writer, podcaster, and hoops analyst -- pulls up with Owen and Myles to talk about his journey into the W media space, who he'd have picked for his WNBA awards, and what he's looking out for in the first round of the postseason. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Greydy Diaz—journalist, storyteller, producer, and tastemaker—pulls up with Owen and Myles to talk about her love of sports, her observations of this building Liberty/Aces rivalry, her new Snapchat show called TEST RUN, and so much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Megan Perry, the Director of Basketball for Athletes Unlimited, pulls up with Myles and Owen to talk about her new role and previews the league's third campaign this coming winter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

We've got a special episode of Pull Up for y'all. Myles traveled to Vegas for WNBA All-Star and, with the help of STARRY, interviewed four W stars: Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, Napheesa Collier, and Allie Quigley. Around those chats, Owen and Myles broke down the highlights of the weekend, which was an absolute success for the league. ★ Support this …

Media superwoman Lauren "Bigggg Lo" Dreher pulls up with Owen and Myles ahead of the WNBA All-Star break for a midseason check-in. Along with trending topics, she also talks about her journey into becoming a voice trusted by fans and players alike. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Part two of our All-Star nomination conversation: the guards! Again, Owen moderates a conversation between Myles and writer Mark Schindler, two of media's WNBA awards voters. This episode gets into the backcourt, along with the rationales behind why each selection was made. Episode 10a, already released, got into the six forwards. ★ Support this po…

The first half of a special two-parter: Owen moderates a conversation between Myles -- a WNBA awards voter for the first time -- and writer Mark Schindler, who also holds a vote. This episode features the six starting forward spots, along with the rationales behind why each selection was made. Episode 10b will discuss their backcourt nominations. ★…

Owen and Myles welcome the Connecticut Sun's Ty Harris to the pod. They get into her experience with the Sun -- including how she found out about the trade overseas -- and talk about her time at South Carolina (with a very special cameo from Ty Harris superfan, Muffin). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

New York Liberty rookie Nyara Sabally pulls up with Myles and Owen for their first ever in-person podcast recording. They talk about her transition to the pros, some of what she's absorbed from her superstar teammates, and so much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

In this episode, Myles and Owen talk to Alison Klayman, the director and producer of UNFINISHED BUSINESS, a film about the WNBA's New York Liberty that bridges the teams at the league's inception in 1997 with the 25th anniversary squad in 2021. UNFINISHED BUSINESS will be available to stream on May 13, 2023. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Khristina Williams, founder of Girls Talk Sports TV and one of the WNBA's most reliable newsbreakers, pulls up with the guys. They get into her experience at this year's WNBA Draft and some season predictions, before going deep on Khristina's journey into journalism. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

B. Terrell, multimedia host and digital creator, pulls up with Myles and Owen to share his experiences at last weekend's exhilarating Final Four in Dallas. He also looks ahead to the WNBA Draft and shares his journey to covering sports as a photographer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Owen and Myles are joined by the Los Angeles Sparks' Lexie Brown, who is currently playing in her second season of Athletes Unlimited Hoops. With March Madness around the corner, they also get into Lexie's experience as a studio analyst with the ACC Network, peppering her for picks and predictions. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

Kate Fagan, author of HOOP MUSES and writer/podcaster with Meadowlark Media, pulled up with Myles and Owen to talk about her new book, which catalogues the history of women's basketball in a series of insightful essays. Curated by Seimone Augustus and illustrated by Sophia Chang, HOOP MUSES is available everywhere today, 3/7/23. Kate also discussed…

Owen and Myles dive deep into WNBA free agency with ESPN Terrika Foster-Brasby, hitting her with one pressing question for each of the league's dozen teams. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen

Myles and Owen talk to Kayla Thornton, one of the newest members of the New York Liberty after the team's exciting offseason. We talk to Kayla about her approach and love for the game, her overseas experience, and her excitement for the WNBA season to come. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★توسط Myles and Owen