Episode 11

WPBL team identity perfection, Valkyries notch WNBA-leading seven game win streak, Highlighting the misogyny, racism, and transphobia behind the disingenuous move to ‘protect women’s sports’

July 14, 2026 · 58:19

Michelle and Filiberto hand out flowers to Women’s Pro Baseball League founding team names, review the Valkyries’ latest win streak and ascension to top three standing in the WNBA, hype the WNBA All Star selections, and expose the lies, fearmongering, and selfish attempts to bully Black, queer, and trans athletes.

Show notes

5:49 – Michelle was off. Her name is Diana Nyad and she is amazing.

6:18 – Lady rower Kelsey Pfendler’s record-setting journey across the mid-Pacific.

8:25 – Women’s Pro Baseball History Happening.

9:44 – Robin Roberts Stadium is in Springfield, Illinois.

10:00 – Project B Info. Slight paywall. Read fast!

16:00 – WNBA All Star Players

17:35 – Some all stars received less support from players than fans and media

37:00 – LA Fitness at midnight. Or 3 am.

39:42 – Valkyries keeping opposing star players in check.

45:11 – Veronica driving to the basket to seal the win against Connecticut.

51:10 – The problem with Congress.

58:04 – Due to a recording error, Filiberto’s Mira Homies will not appear this episode! Remember, he was hella tired and could not rerecord.

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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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WPBL team identity perfection, Valkyries notch WNBA-leading seven game win streak, Highlighting the misogyny, racism, and transphobia behind the disingenuous move to ‘protect women’s sports’

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