Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner break down the NBA Finals and explain what it's really like to compete for a championship when the pressure, fatigue, and expectations are at their highest. They discuss the mental and physical challenges facing the Spurs, why closing games becomes so difficult this time of year, and who Myles believes should be the favorite for Finals MVP.

The two also talk about the New York Liberty's four-game win streak, and why Stewie had to get a little angry during the team's latest game against the Indiana Fever.

Plus, Stewie's Parent Corner returns, and Myles introduces another lesson from outside the basketball world.

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Breanna Stewart is joined by WNBA and NBA analyst Trysta Krick, and from the opening tip, Trysta comes ready to challenge everything.

She presses Stewie on the New York Liberty's slow start to the season, their surprising losses to expansion team Portland Fire, and even revisits the controversial foul call at the end of the 2024 WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx. Stewie doesn't back down, leading to one of the most candid conversations of the season.

The two also dive into the NBA Finals, the WNBA Rookie of the Year race, and the continued impact of Unrivaled. Trysta shares some of her hottest takes, including whether Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale can thrive together in Dallas, and why she believes WNBA players deserved even more in the league's new CBA.

Plus, Trysta puts her freestyle skills to the test, and Stewie opens up about the biggest challenge of balancing motherhood with life as a WNBA superstar.

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Breanna Stewart sits down with her wife, former Phoenix Mercury player and Spanish Olympic silver medalist Marta Xargay Casademont for a revealing, emotional, and hilarious conversation about basketball, family, and life together.

The couple shares the story of when they first met, how their relationship began while playing together in Russia, and what it’s really like having a partner who understands the pressures of competing at the highest level of the sport.

They also open up about the joys and challenges of raising two kids under four, why they work hard not to spoil their children, and how they try to create a grounded, normal family life despite living anything but a normal lifestyle.

Plus, Marta shares her best parenting advice, Stewie and Marta explain why their relationship works, and the two look ahead to what’s next for their growing family.

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Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner break down the NBA Conference Finals, including what it’s really like to play a playoff series inside Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks and why the Thunder should be very careful about an angry Victor Wembanyama.

The two also dive into why international players continue to dominate the MVP voting, what’s going wrong in American youth basketball development, and how basketball culture differs around the world. Stewie explains why she didn’t buy gifts for her teammates after winning the WNBA MVP, and Myles shares stories about giving back to his hometown and why that responsibility matters to him.

Plus, another edition of Stewie’s Parent Corner!

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Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner talk about the biggest topics in basketball, and this week that starts with officiating. How should the game balance physical play while keeping things under control. Which superstar never flops, why Wemby not getting suspended is a huge risk, and the pitfalls of making it personal with a referee.

Stewie and Myles discuss fines, how some team have them and other don't. They get into the most talented player who didn't make it in the NBA, and why you shouldn't get too excited about your teams draft picks because there is much more to a successful pro career than talent alone.

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Breanna Stewart is joined by viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas for a conversation about sports, identity, and handling life in the spotlight.

Jordan opens up about growing up in a basketball family, his rapid rise as the biggest star in men’s college volleyball, and what it’s been like navigating viral fame. The two also talk about Jordan attending a New York Liberty game, and Jordan’s experience being embraced as an openly LGBTQ+ athlete.

Plus, Jordan teaches Stewie how to celebrate her next big moment on the court, and reveals that he’ll be returning to college volleyball next season... though he still isn’t sure where he’ll be playing.

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Dereck Lively II joins Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner for a open conversation on basketball, growth, and life off the court. They discuss the best big men still alive in the playoffs, Joel Embiid's resurgence and Dereck's Sixers fandom.

Lively reflects on the powerful role his mother played in shaping both his game and his mindset, and shares the moment he realized he truly had “game.” He also tells a behind the scenes story about his Mavs teammate and NBA Rookie of the Year, Cooper Flagg, that led to Cooper getting kicked out of his seat on the team plane.

The group dives into Lively’s recovery from foot surgery, detailing the mental and physical challenges of rehab and how building Lego has helped him stay locked in and even sharpen his focus and coordination on the court.

They close with a debate over the best Philly cheesesteaks in both Dallas and Philadelphia, plus some real talk as Lively opens up about fatherhood and what he’s learning along the way.

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With Myles on vacation, Breanna Stewart is joined by Mariah Rose from Hoops for Hotties and the iHeart Women’s Sports Network’s Full Circle podcast for a wide-ranging, culture-meets-hoops conversation.

They dive into everything from viral moments on TikTok to Justin Bieber at Coachella, and what it really takes to cover men’s and women’s sports equally. Plus how to deal with internet critics in a world of constant opinions.

On the court, they break down major WNBA storylines, including the impact of Angel Reese heading to Atlanta and Satou Sabally landing in New York, and debate whether it’ll be A'ja Wilson or Stewie taking home MVP this season.

Mariah shares how her mom inspired her path into sports media and offers a unique perspective on athlete parenting, while Stewie shows love to New York Liberty fans and reveals a gameday ritual you definitely won’t see coming.

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