Episode 10

Celebrating Pride, Valkyries go 3-0 last week, Assessing the WNBA’s first half

June 30, 2026 · 51:20

The Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta twice and New York Liberty on an excellent home stand against top teams; Filiberto and Michelle highlight Kiah Stokes’ monster blocks, Kaila Charles’ off-the-bench athletics, and Gabby Williams’ playmaking; we reflect on the best ways for cis hetero allies to uplift and support Pride.

Show notes:

2:00 – Fili meant Friday and SUNDAY.

15:50 – Valkyries holding opponents’ star players to game lows.

18:51 – Best crab and oysters: Anchor Oyster Bar.

21:18 - Gabby Williams with a decisive late game steal

22:30 – Kiah Stokes’ block party vs Atlanta Dream June 26.

25:21 – Two back to the basket moves from Ceci Late in the first and halfway through the second and

34:19 – Kaitlyn Chen using a referee as a screen.

36:12 – 2022 WNBA All-Star Game MVP trophy goes to Kelsey Plum. It’s ummmm, uh, a little underwhelming.

41:16 – Golden State’s attempted three pointers ranks them #1 in the WNBA at 30.9.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Filiberto Nolasco Gomez

Raised in a Mexican working class enclave of Eastern Los Angeles, I spent many hours hooping with the homies in public parks all over Montebello. Read more: https://wegotnextpod.org/hosts

Host

Michelle Hatfield

I’m a miserable childless cat lady from Central California by way of Virginia with some MidWest influence. I’m a women’s sports fanatic. I’m an activist, YIMBY, Golden State Valkyries Founding Guard member and season ticket holder and occasional runner who works for social justice, equal pay, and intersectional liberation. I’m a former journalist now focusing on advocacy communications and storytelling. Read more: https://wegotnextpod.org/hosts

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Celebrating Pride, Valkyries go 3-0 last week, Assessing the WNBA’s first half

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