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We Need To Talk NOW

CBS Sports" groundbreaking women-focused brandWe Need To Talkis 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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49:33

2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Full 1st Round I Why Azzi Fudd...

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2026/04/10

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down their picks for the first round of the WNBA Draft, some potentially underrated picks and more. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Erica’s attending the WNBA Draft! (1:25) How we’re breaking down the mock draft (2:04) No. 1: Dallas Wings — Lauren Betts, UCLA (3:49) No. 2: Minnesota Lynx — Olivia Miles, TCU (5:14) No. 3: Seattle Storm — Azzi Fudd, UConn (8:11) No. 4: Washington Mystics — Awa Fam, Spain (9:13) No. 5: Chicago Sky — Flau’jae Johnson, LSU (11:20) No. 6:

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1:46

Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports

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2026/04/08

Listen on AppleListen on Spotify Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real. Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage. From fight reactions and bold matchmaking debates to behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered takes, nothing’s off limits. Each episode hits the biggest storylines in the sport, dives

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27:07

Lisa Leslie, Renee Montgomery reveal how the WNBA has...

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2026/04/07

Lisa Leslie and Renee Montgomery join Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala to reflect on the WNBA's 30th season and the historic CBA. PLUS they blind rank some TOP WNBA moments 👀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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32:19

Angel Reese traded to ATLANTA DREAM: Why It’s One of...

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2026/04/07

Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the trade details and their thoughts. (0:00) Intro (1:01) What we know about WNBA free agency (2:07) Details of the Angel Reese trade between Chicago and Atlanta (3:00) What makes Atlanta a great fit for Angel (7:29) The Chicago Sky have a history of losing star players & where do they go from here? (22:39) What makes this great for Angel Reese To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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29:41

"Decided to be champions:" UCLA DOMINATES South...

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2026/04/06

UCLA danced their way to a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala broke down the dominating win over South Carolina. (0:00) Intro (0:44) The vibes of Final Four weekend (3:05) UCLA danced their way to national championship (9:35) Gabriela Jaquez was a GAME CHANGER (12:24) What makes this win so special for UCLA (16:59) Where do the Gamecocks go from here? (21:36) Best part of the WCBB season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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15:11

Why Marina Mabrey to Toronto ISN’T a Done Deal I WNBA...

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2026/04/04

Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby react to Friday's expansion draft. 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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30:25

Geno Auriemma damages legacy as Gamecocks STUN UConn,...

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2026/04/04

What HAPPENED between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma? South Carolina has ENDED UConn’s perfect season and sent the reigning national champions home. UCLA AVENGED their lone loss to Texas to reach their first NCAA national championship game EVER. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the Women's Final Four and preview the national championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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33:32

Lisa Leslie, Renee Montgomery Preview Final Four:...

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2026/04/03

The Final Four is HERE and we’ve got some BIG matchups on deck. Could South Carolina topple UConn? And will UCLA get REVENGE on Texas? Lisa Leslie and Renee Montgomery join Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala to break it all down! 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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61:56

March Madness: Texas DOMINATES + UConn, UCLA and...

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2026/03/31

UConn. UCLA. Texas. South Carolina. We're RUNNING IT BACK in Phoenix. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the Elite Eight and look ahead to the Final Four.(0:00) Intro (1:10) Vibes in Sacramento (3:38) Elite Eight Recap: Which matchup you enjoyed the most? (9:36) Standout performers of the Elite Eight: Blanca Quiñonez powers UConn (17:55) What each team is bringing to the Final Four (22:36) Texas was the best-looking team in the Elite Eight (23:19) Connecticut Sun reach agreement to move

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66:19

March Madness CONTINUES: Hannah Hidalgo is HER + Geno...

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2026/03/29

Geno Auriemma sounding off on the schedule. Hannah Hidalgo with a historic defensive performance. Ashlon Jackson playing hero to send LSU packing and Duke onward. And MUCH MORE. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down every matchup in the Sweet 16 and look ahead to the Elite Eight. (0:00) Intro (0:30) Sacramento Sweet 16 experience (2:15) Games that stood out: Duke vs. LSU was an INSTANT CLASSIC (7:02) Flau’jae Johnson’s LSU career comes to an end (9:49) Games that stood out: Hannah Hidalgo

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59:01

Explaining WNBA Expansion Draft Rules: Could Sophie...

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2026/03/27

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft PLUS get into 6 teams that have some intriguing player protection problems to solve. (0:00) Intro (0:39) Breaking down key dates in the WNBA Offseason (2:27) How the 2026 Expansion Draft will work (8:56) The most confusing part of the Expansion Draft rules (11:49) Chess Not Checkers: How this Expansion Draft will separate the GMs who have a mastery of the game (15:28) Six teams that have protection problems (17:47) Las Vegas

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49:39

March Madness: South Carolina out for REVENGE, UConn...

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2026/03/26

Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby preview all 8 Sweet 16 matchups, give their games to watch and much more in our Sweet 16 preview. (0:00) Intro (1:10) No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Vanderbilt: Hannah Hidalgo vs. Mikayla Blakes (3:06) No. 3 UNC vs. No. 1 UConn: Huskies are unstoppable right now (5:25) No. 4 Minnesota vs. No. 1 UCLA: Why the Bruins will win (7:55) No. 3 Duke vs. No. 2 LSU: Most exciting game of the weekend? (10:55) No. 3 Louisville vs. No. 2 Michigan: Louisville

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28:04

WNBA CBA Updates: HISTORY has been made + Cathy...

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2026/03/25

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of the latest in the WNBA CBA, including its ratification and newly-emerged details. PLUS, Adam Silver's latest comments on Cathy Engelbert continuing as commissioner. (0:00) Intro (0:50) CBS announces slate of 20 WNBA games for 2026 season (2:53) WNBA CBA ratified: Breaking down the details (21:02) Will Cathy Engelbert continue as WNBA commissioner? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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62:11

March Madness is DELIVERING: Virginia HISTORY over...

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2026/03/24

Virginia making HISTORY with a win over Iowa. UConn DOMINATING Syracuse. Amaya Battle playing hero for Minnesota. Madison Booker dropping 40 and SO. MUCH. MORE. Round 2 had it ALL. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of the BIGGEST storylines of the second round of March Madness as we enter the Sweet 16. (0:00) Intro (0:30) Is this the MOST exciting Round 2 in recent memory? (6:07) Standout performances from individual players (13:25) Games that stood out (28:25) Looking ahead to the

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15:08

Diana Taurasi doesn’t think Geno Auriemma will retire...

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2026/03/23

Diana Taurasi joins Alicia Jay to discuss this year's NCAA Tournament, including standout moments thus far, who she has going to the Final Four and more. Additionally, they talk about Taurasi's former teammate Shea Ralph, the coaching job she's doing at Vanderbilt and how far she thinks the Commodores could go. They also talk UConn, where Sarah Strong stacks up against the all-time greats and how this is the most determined she's seen Geno Auriemma in a long time. (0:00) Intro and the

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47:06

NCAA Tournament First Round Recap: Iowa SURVIVES,...

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2026/03/22

Who were the standout performers of the first round? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of that and MORE in our NCAA Tournament First Round recap. (0:00) Intro (2:40) Where does Tennessee go from here? (10:08) 1-seeds roll through the first round (15:30) Iowa survives + Iowa State disappointment (20:10) These players are HISTORY MAKERS (27:58) Carver-Hawkeye Arena got STEAMY (34:30) Chat Questions (37:33) Round 2 Lookahead To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices

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43:39

Why Mikayla Blakes reminds Vanderbilt coach Shea...

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2026/03/21

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are joined by Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph to talk at length about her career, including how this year's Commodores squad has changed her as a coach, how far she thinks they can go in the NCAA Tournament and beyond. Additionally, she opens up about why Mikayla Blakes reminds her of UConn and WNBA great Maya Moore, why she chose to leave UConn and how she's forming her own legacy at Vanderbilt. (0:00) Intro (0:25) What she's looking forward to in this tournament

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32:50

UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens addresses pressure team faces...

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2026/03/20

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are joined by UCLA's Gianna Kneepkens ahead of the NCAA Tournament as the team aims to get back to the Final Four. They get into spending her final season at UCLA, biggest things she’s learned and how she’s managing the lofty expectations for this Bruins squad. Additionally, they talk about how the team has kept the joy in playing and how that has propelled them this season. Finally, they wrap talking a bit about the WNBA, with Gianna shouting out the Minnesota Lynx

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49:17

NCAA March Madness Preview: Concerns around Texas,...

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2026/03/19

Which 1-seed is in the MOST danger? And which teams could stage early-round upsets? Alicia Jay, Erica L. Ayala and Terrika Foster-Brasby get into all of that and more in our NCAA Women's Tournament preview. (0:00) Intro (0:46) The BIGGEST storylines entering March Madness (concerns around Texas, UCLA?) (9:49) Teams to look out for in Rounds 1 & 2 plus Dark Horse Final Four teams (20:12) Teams Peaking & Teams That Have Something to Prove (28:54) These 3 Players Will See Their Stock Rise in

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17:53

‘We Needed the Honesty:’ Aaliyah Crump reveals Vic...

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2026/03/18

Texas star freshman Aaliyah Crump joins Alicia Jay to break down what makes her a ‘Silent Assassin’ on the court, what she learned from players like Rori Harmon and Madison Booker and what the team is looking forward to in the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, they talk about her decision not to redshirt after an injury that kept her out for two months, how Arike Ogunbowale inspired her to want to play in March Madness and what it felt like to win Texas’ first SEC Championship. (0:00)

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