Michelle Hatfield

Michelle Hatfield

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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

Appears in 11 Episodes

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’

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’

Episode 11 · · 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, h...
Celebrating Pride, Valkyries go 3-0 last week, Assessing the WNBA’s first half

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

Episode 10 · · 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 C...
Joyous Juneteenth, Filiberto’s family’s first Valkyries game, Nneka Ogwumike is why we love sports!

Joyous Juneteenth, Filiberto’s family’s first Valkyries game, Nneka Ogwumike is why we love sports!

Episode 9 · · 58:56

Big ups to all the Juneteenth and Pride events across the women sports world, PWHL San Jose drafts Laila Edwards!, We introduce Filiberto’s family to Balhalla, Valkyries beat Dallas ...
Consume that cannabis! Vote in that All Star! Valkyries on a roll! Happy birthday, Fili!

Consume that cannabis! Vote in that All Star! Valkyries on a roll! Happy birthday, Fili!

Episode 8 · · 47:44

WNBA and the Players Association decriminalize marijuana, but ban treatments used for mental health. Valkyries survive two close games, then demolish the Sparks. Fili starts planning...
Valkyries at the quarter mark, Trans athletes thriving, HELL NO to patches celebrating the US’s birthday

Valkyries at the quarter mark, Trans athletes thriving, HELL NO to patches celebrating the US’s birthday

Episode 7 · · 56:44

We express appreciation for Marisa Ingemi’s humane profile of transgender athlete and advocate AB Hernandez. We celebrate WNBA star Natasha Cloud’s sharing of her painful journey ove...
Valkyries heal their Fever, then fold against the Aces; Fili and Michelle touch on learnings from Jane Austen and Optimus Prime

Valkyries heal their Fever, then fold against the Aces; Fili and Michelle touch on learnings from Jane Austen and Optimus Prime

Episode 6 · · 42:51

Valkyries have a strong win against the Fever, fall short to the Champs; Fili and Michelle discuss formative books, good advice from the Transformers, making salsa from scratch with ...
Just say no to AI, Portland Fire goes white, Valkyries continue second season growth, ‘Yeah, boy’ to Flavor Flav

Just say no to AI, Portland Fire goes white, Valkyries continue second season growth, ‘Yeah, boy’ to Flavor Flav

Episode 5 · · 01:06:28

Ew to the “girlbossification” of AI, Portland Fire waive Black players for some whities, Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever draft pick Juste Jocyte makes her highly anticipated debut...
Valkyries look playoff bound again, A plea to fix WNBA League Pass, The anti-Blackness behind efforts to tame defensive play

Valkyries look playoff bound again, A plea to fix WNBA League Pass, The anti-Blackness behind efforts to tame defensive play

Episode 4 · · 51:36

We talk about the importance of air conditioning, Fili learns that motorcycle drag racing is in fact a thing, and the Golden State Valkyries start the season strong with a three-dime...
WNBA season kicks off, WNBA team valuations show players’ investments, Natasha Cloud finds a team!

WNBA season kicks off, WNBA team valuations show players’ investments, Natasha Cloud finds a team!

Episode 3 · · 55:31

We talk about what we’re most excited about for the WNBA season, and why WNBA owners need to stop crying poor. Michelle pans the sports journalists’ coverage of Natasha Cloud’s free ...
Costco snobbery, Hot WNBA rookie debuts, and Athletes seize the means of production

Costco snobbery, Hot WNBA rookie debuts, and Athletes seize the means of production

Episode 2 · · 54:11

Michelle and Filiberto highlight the badassery of WNBA players starting Unrivaled to gain leverage in bargaining, embrace various women’s sports teams building off each others’ wins ...
To Podcast or Not to Podcast: Our Marvel Comics Comps, Go-To Players for Tea, and Why We Love to Love Women’s Sports

To Podcast or Not to Podcast: Our Marvel Comics Comps, Go-To Players for Tea, and Why We Love to Love Women’s Sports

Episode 1 · · 59:48

Does the world really need another sports podcast?  YES!  We can’t compete with the podcasts by seasoned sports journalists or amazing athletes. But, we will uplift and center athlet...