Mia is bravely putting her COVID-induced, stuffy voice on display to bring you the latest in 2025 WNBA Semifinals, wild coaching shakeups and why the Jonas Brothers have been dominating WNBA Twitter in the last few days.

Chapters:00:00-Introduction and Game Two Overview

01:26-Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx Recap

04:10-Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever Analysis

09:36-Coaching Shakeups in the WNBA

13:05-Sandy Brandello's Surprising Firing

23:33-Fashion and Coaching in the WNBA

28:14-Cultural Shifts in Women's Sports

Articles mentioned:

Ben Pickman for the Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6656968/2025/09/24/new-york-liberty-coaching-candidates-sandy-brondello/Emma Childs for Marie Claire:

https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/sandy-brondello-new-york-liberty-head-coach-work-style/

And then there were four! Chris and Mia break down the first round of the WNBA playoffs and the winners of Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year and Co-Defensive Player(s) of the Year.

What went wrong with the New York Liberty? How will Mia survive the Seattle Storm getting so close to knocking out the Aces? We answer these burning questions and more!

Happy WNBA Playoffs to all who celebrate <3

In this solo episode, Mia summarizes the first games of the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs and what storylines are particularly entertaining about each matchup.

HomeStans will be uploading these shorter playoff recaps throughout the postseason in addition to the usual episodes!

Cheers to the most wonderful time of the year to those who celebrate!