Episodes

  • Top of the Key: WHO went WHERE?

    Top of the Key: WHO went WHERE?
    Jan 30 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back with a lot of free agency news. First they discuss the two big trades of the past week. Jewell Loyd was traded in the same trade as Kelsey Plum, and there was an unexpected third team involved. And Alyssa Thomas was traded to the Phoenix Mercury after being cored by the Connecticut Sun. Next, they get into other free agency news. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough and Brittney Griner have both found their ways to Atlanta, Satou Sabally is taking meetings, and Courtney Vandersloot is playing her free agency in a somewhat confusing manner. Finally, they talk about the past week of Unrivaled. There were two bonkers matches, and the reveal of confusing relief contract rules in the league. They also discuss the upcoming 1v1 tournament and what they're looking forward to. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Top of the Key: 2nd Annual Free Agency Preview

    Top of the Key: 2nd Annual Free Agency Preview
    Jan 27 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back with a lot to discuss. They start with some WNBA news, there's been cores and qualifying offers given out. They also talk about Athletes Unlimited roster, the Fever's new practice facility, and the sad news about Diana Taurasi's alleged retirement. Next, they do their second annual free agency preview. From major free agents down to interesting bench pieces they get into the various players and possible fits. They also touch on a few sign-and-trades and the major trade everyone is expecting at some point soon. Finally, they talk the first week of Unrivaled. Some surprising starts, for teams and players alike. And they preview the next weeks games and potential storylines to keep an eye on. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Top of the Key: New York German Ducks

    Top of the Key: New York German Ducks
    Jan 17 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back with a lot of WNBA news to discuss. They begin with a retirement and some assistant coach news. They then pivot into talking about what will surely be one of the biggest stories of this free agency period, which is where Satou Sabally goes. Next, they get into some other pre-free agency contract news, with core designations beginning to be handed out and reserved qualifying offers being offered. They also discuss the news that the Sixers and Comcast are teaming up to bid for a WNBA franchise in Philadelphia. FInally, they get into some Unrivaled news. The broadcast teams have been announced, the prize for the 1v1 tournament has been announced and is sizable, and the rules are different from the WNBA in some interesting ways. And they end by previewing the upcoming weekend slate of Unrivaled games. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Top of the Key: Unrivaled Manifestation Worked

    Top of the Key: Unrivaled Manifestation Worked
    Jan 5 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back, and they've got a lot to cover. First they get into the expansion draft results. Some expected picks, some surprises, and what's next for the Valkyries and the rest of the league. Next, they discuss the windfall of Unrivaled news that has come in the last few weeks. Funding, trades,and some wild card signings, including one that Grace has been manifesting for months. Finally, they get into some odds and ends. CBA discussions have begun, the Naismith Hall of Fame has announced their nominees, and the rest of the league coaching spots have been filled. Which leads to another discussion about the lack of diversity in the coaching positions across the league, and how and why the league needs to get better with it. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Top of the Key: Expansion Draft Preview

    Top of the Key: Expansion Draft Preview
    Dec 6 2024
    Grace and Thomas are back with an extended expansion draft preview. They go alphabetically with the first six clubs and talk about teams with too few decisions, teams with too many, and teams that are just right. They come back with the second half of the league. They also discuss some possible trades for teams with too many important players and the possibility of a big fish being picked by the Valkyries. Finally, they wrap up some odds and ends. There are some new coaches in the league, TCU looks great, Kelsey Plum is taking some time to herself, and the Seattle Storm have ended one chapter in their alleged bullying saga and begun another. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Top of the Key: We Like Hats

    Top of the Key: We Like Hats
    Nov 28 2024
    Grace and Thomas are back after a packed week of news. First, they delve into Unrivaled's now constructed teams. They discuss which teams look like the slight favorites and which may be sneaky good. They also discuss the merchandise they have which is less than stellar, but at least they have some great hats! Next, they break down the draft lottery results. They talk about the suggestions of Bueckers not entering the draft to avoid Dallas and why that feels a bit far-fetched. They also discuss college basketball a bit and how the upcoming expansion draft could change the look of next year's draft a bit. Finally, they discuss all the reporting that has come out about the allegations of harassment and bullying within the Seattle Storm. They also discuss the somewhat public aspect of it and lament how disheartening it is to see such a storied franchise devolve to this, as well as how this could change the team in the very near future. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Top of the Key: Too Many Coaches

    Top of the Key: Too Many Coaches
    Nov 17 2024
    Grace and Thomas are back with quite a bit of news to discuss. First, they get into all we've gotten from Unrivaled in the last few weeks. A whole bunch of new players (and a potential big fish still coming), team names, head coaches, and a truly fascinating draft set-up that seems primed for a fun first season. Next, they dig into so much WNBA news. Several head coach and front office vacancies have been filled and even more are open now. The league has apparently 12-15 bidders for the next expansion franchise, with some we've known and other new locations. And Sabrina Ionescu's struggles in the last two games of the Finals are explained by a pretty serious injury. There's so much WNBA news it's too much for one segment. New Hall of Famers, new potential olympians, a new job for Katie Smith. The Seattle Storm have hired an outside law firm to investigate claims of bullying and harassment by their coaching staff (this was recorded before more information came out about the specifics). Maddie, former Liberty mascot, is the first dog to come back from the farm upstate, Sabrina Ionescu has new shoes on the way. And we've officially entered "comically large college women's basketball point spread szn," as Grace has dubbed it. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Top of the Key: Rigged Championship?

    Top of the Key: Rigged Championship?
    Oct 29 2024
    Grace and Thomas are back with an entire finals to recap (which creates a slightly longer episode than usual). They get into the best of five series that may have been the best of all time. There were two overtime games, a dramatic buzzer beater, and questionable officiating that led to massive amounts of controversy and claims of a stolen championship. Next, they discuss the WNBPA's official opt-out of the collective bargaining agreement. They have just over a year to get something done before a work stoppage, which the league absolutely shouldn't want and the players are willing to do to meet their (fair) demands. Finally, there are a few more odds and ends to cover. Yet another coach was fired, along with a GM, so now there are four (as of this recording) head coach vacancies. The Valkyries aren't one, having hired their head coach ahead of the offseason. And Unrivaled has a media partner in a great deal for their league and women's basketball in general. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins