Bleav in the W

Bleav in The W with Tyler Byrum is your go-to podcast for comprehensive coverage of the WNBA and the rapidly growing world of women’s sports. From breaking news and game analysis to player storylines and league trends, Tyler Byrum brings informed, engaging takes on everything happening across the W. Each episode dives into WNBA matchups, team performances, standout players, and key moments shaping the season — while also spotlighting the broader impact of women’s basketball and the continued rise of women’s sports at every level. Whether you’re following stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, or tracking your favorite WNBA team, Bleav in The W delivers consistent, insightful coverage for dedicated fans and new listeners alike.

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  Episode #38

  What to make of Sophie Cunningham's comments on trans athletes, the national attention, bad faith actors and where the WNBA goes from here

  Aug 20, 20261h 8m

  Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham unleashed a firestorm of controversy around her and the WNBA, stating her opinions on trans athletes in a July ESPN feature. It has led to the WNBA and its lack of a trans athlete policy garnering national attention from right-wing pundits and anti-trans bad actors. Bleav in the W's Tyler Byrum and The IX Basketball's Jackie Powell try to provide historical context and discuss where the WNBA can go from here. ESPN profile by Hallie Grossman on Sophie Cunningham: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49306657/sophie-cunningham-finger-point-indiana-fever-wnba Cunningham's follow-up answers after the ESPN profile was released: https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2080069445364433144/video/1 Follow Jackie Powell on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/classicjpow.bsky.social Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is a Mystic | An ascending Washington makes key addition

  Aug 8, 202630 min

  WNBA champion and All-Star Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been claimed by the Washington Mystics off of waivers. Tyler Byrum grabs Jenn Hatfield from The IX Basketball to break down the new addition to a DC team that is on a six-game winning streak and showing to be a contender in the WNBA's playoff picture. Can Betnijah Laney-Hamilton actually raise the once youngest team in the league's ceiling? How does she fit? What happens to Rori Harmon, who was waived? What does this tell us about the franchise's impression of this team? The Her Hoops Stats podcast explaining how the Mystics save cash by signing Hamilton: https://youtu.be/npi0dcmJPCo?si=a0VeFucwBnG800Mp Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger's statement, per Kareem Copeland: https://x.com/kareemcopeland/status/2086200263531233524 Follow Jenn Hatfield on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jennhatfield.bsky.social Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #36

  Is a Kelsey Plum audition in Phoenix worth the trade? | 2026 WNBA Trade Deadline Reactions

  Aug 8, 202623 min

  Only two trades this 2026 WNBA Trade Deadline, but one of them was massive as All-WNBA star Kelsey Plum was traded away from her hometown team to help the Phoenix Mercury chase a lost season. Second-year player Aneesah Morrow also was on the move as Connecticut moved on from their former first-round draft pick. Tyler Byrum breaks down the trades and then hands out grades to all four franchises involved. Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #35

  An Elena Delle Donne comeback? | What to make of EDD's participation in 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend

  Jul 27, 202646 min

  Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne made a surprising appearance as a member of Team Washington for the WNBA's Shooting Star event at All-Star weekend. After winning the competition, she joked with ESPN's Holly Rowe about what it would take to return to the W, but didn't quite shut down the possibility. Bleav in the W's Tyler Byrum and The IX Basketball's Jenn Hatfield explain why this isn't the beginning of a comeback tour for the legendary MVP. They also reflect on her career, what could be in store for Delle Donne in the future, and also the star of the event, GG Banks. Follow Jenn Hatfield on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jennhatfield.bsky.social Follow Tyler Byrum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #35

  Grading the Seattle Storm's young players w/ Storm Chasers | Where does their young core stack up in the league?

  Jul 24, 202651 min

  The success of the Seattle Storm's season will not be judged on wins and losses this year. It will be on the growth and development of their massive swath of young players. At the midway point of the season, Tyler Byrum checks in with Seattle correspondent Jeff Brown from Storm Chasers to grade Dominique Malonga's, Flau'Jae Johnson's and Awa Fam's 2026 seasons. Subscribe to Jeff's work at Storm Chasers here: https://www.stormchasersbasketball.com/ Follow Jeff on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wnbastormchasers.bsky.social Follow Tyler on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetylerbyrum.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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