The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast

The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast offers humorous conversations about the Women's National Basketball Association. Cathryn Naiker and Freddie Rivas talk about the players dominating and transforming the league. Their entertaining conversations give listeners new insights as the WNBA increases in popularity.

Naiker is a writer and comedian. She has written for the television show The Late Bloomer. She recorded the comedy album I'm Your #1 Dad. Naiker hosts the Buckets & Tea NBA Show and appeared on The Bleacher Report. Rivas is part of the Confederacy of Dunks and the Raptors Republic podcasts. He also hosts the Rapp Battlez comedy show. Both hosts mix hilarious jokes with their interesting conversations about the sport.

The two entertainers share a clear passion for WNBA basketball. They talk in detail about the latest events and changes in the league. Naiker and Rivas cover the draft and the biggest deals for the top players. That includes players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson. The podcast hosts have a lot of knowledge about the dynamics across teams and divisions. The Pick Up discusses which teams are performing the best. It also covers the playoffs and celebrates each year's champion.

Many of the host's conversations emphasize the WNBA's evolution and latest developments. They talk about the pay gap between NBA and WNBA players. The pair also discuss the misogyny WNBA players face and how to combat it. Naiker and Rivas raise awareness and give attention to the sport.

All the while, Naiker and Rivas keep conversations entertaining and positive for listeners. They share personal stories, like when Naiker met WNBA player Jewell Loyd. The hosts also offer live postgame reactions during the finals and after the season.

The Pick Up - A WNBA Podcast releases episodes once a week during the season. Episodes often run between 30 minutes and an hour.