Hitting the Hardwood with host Mitchell Hansen is your destination for in-depth coverage, analysis, and opinion on the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA.
Hitting the Hardwood Podcast
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Hitting the Hardwood with host Mitchell Hansen is your destination for in-depth coverage, analysis, and opinion on the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA.
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Recent Episodes
May 7, 2026
HTH Episode 69: We Back! Talking Offseason, CBA & 2026 Season with LaChina Robinson
<p>We are so back! In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by talented WNBA host and analyst LaChina Robinson.</p><p>The two open the podcast talking about Robinson's decision to move on from ESPN after 16 years to join NBC and Prime Video's WNBA coverage this season, later discussing the groundbreaking CBA and condensed offseason. They then shift to the 2026 WNBA season, discussing favorites to win it all, what Robinson is looking forward to right out of the gate, and what she thinks the potential is for the Minnesota Lynx this season. </p><p>---</p><p><strong>Presenting Sponsors</strong></p><p>From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!</p><p>Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!</p><p>Thank you to our other supporting partners: BettorEdge and Homage!</p><p><strong>Support</strong></p><p>Find all of the latest Minnesota Lynx, Timberwolves and Gophers coverage at hittingthehardwood.com and stay for the weekly newsletter and much more!</p><p>Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood</p><p>Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.</p>
March 19, 2026
HTH Episode 68: WE FINALLY HAVE A CBA DEAL with Andrew Dukowitz
<p>In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by fellow HTH'er Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage and host of The Missing Lynx and The Missing Wolves podcasts.</p><p>Hansen opens up the podcast talking about what we know about the new CBA deal and what the busy April will look like now that the offseason can officially begin. He and Dukowitz then jump into talking about the details of the CBA deal, what the expansion draft might look like, and what the Minnesota Lynx could do with their roster ahead of the 2026 season.</p><p>---</p><p><strong>Presenting Sponsors</strong></p><p>From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!</p><p>Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!</p><p>Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage!</p><p><strong>Support</strong></p><p>Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-</p><p>Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood</p><p>Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.</p><p>Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.</p>
January 20, 2026
HTH Episode 67: CBA Talks and Behind the Scenes at Unrivaled with Ryan Eichten
Mitchell Hansen interviews Ryan Eichten about CBA negotiations, examining leverage and potential impacts on the WNBA season, then shifts to Eichten's behind-the-scenes experience at Unrivaled in Miami.
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