CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.
We Need To Talk NOW
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197 episodes
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YouTube93
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CBS Sports' groundbreaking women-focused brand We Need To Talk is launching a podcast. Get your weekly sports and culture fix with Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala. They will cover the top news in sports, with an emphasis on female athletes and women making waves across the industry.
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Recent Episodes
May 28, 2026
A Deep Dive Into New York Liberty's Struggles + Which SURPRISE Team Will Make the WNBA Playoffs?
Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the biggest storylines around the WNBA, including the New York Liberty's 4-4 start, plus look ahead to the weekend of games ahead. (0:00) Intro & Welcome (0:45) The WCWS begins! (4:21) French Open Update & Serena Williams returns 👀 (7:57) WNBA Updates: Kelsey Plum Injury & What It Means For The Sparks (10:56) The New York Liberty: Contenders or Pretenders? (21:04) This Team Outside of the Top 8 Will Be a Playoff Team (29:08) Indiana Fever vs. Portland Fire preview (36:56) Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries preview (41:28) Players & Teams To Watch This Weekend
May 22, 2026
The biggest questions that need to be answered in the WNBA
On a new episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala discuss the latest news in women's sports, answer the biggest questions surrounding the WNBA, and preview the CBS Sports games of the weekend. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Rickea Jackson tears ACL 6:00 - Texas A&M Tennis wins national championship 7:00 - Biggest questions surrounding WNBA 22:00 - Two Minute Drill: Which new arrival is having biggest impact on team 28:30 - Weekend Preview To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2026
WNBA Weekend Recap: Is Caitlin Clark’s Shooting Slump Over? + A’ja Wilson on a HISTORIC run
A'ja Wilson's historic start to the season. Caitlin Clark's shooting efficiency. Rickea Jackson going down with an injury. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into all of the BIGGEST storylines from the WNBA this weekend plus MORE. (0:00) Intro (0:49) News & Notes: Mallory Swanson makes her RETURN, PWHL Championship UPDATE (5:52) Has Jose Fernandez lost the Dallas Wings locker room? (10:50) A’ja Wilson’s dominant start to the WNBA season (15:08) Olivia Miles and more prove the future is BRIGHT…but it’s also right now (16:56) WNBA parity is better than ever (19:25) Has Caitlin Clark found her 3-pt shot? (25:24) Rickea Jackson injured: What we loved about Natasha Cloud’s response (33:20) Guarantee of the Week: Way-Too-Early Picks for End of Season Awards (45:35) Swin Cash and Lisa Leslie weigh in on Azzi Fudd in Dallas To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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