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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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59:54

Audi Crooks LEADS player of the year FRONTRUNNERS +...

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2025/12/16

Can UConn go undefeated? And who could be the player of the year? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down on this week's episode.(0:00) Intro (0:55) Audi Crooks LEADS NPOY conversation (6:07) Jazzy Davidson is the BEST freshman in the country (10:10) Can UConn go undefeated? (16:38) WNBA CBA Update (30:43) USA Basketball is 'young and turnt' (38:55) Our picks to WIN the NCAA Volleyball championship (48:01) Lindsey Vonn is LOCKED IN To learn more about listener data and our

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53:56

Final Four PREDICTIONS: Why South Carolina won't make...

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2025/12/09

Which teams have surprised us the MOST one month into the WCBB season? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it down, give their updated Final Four predictions and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:28) The 5 teams that have surprised us to start the WCBB season (11:55) UConn, Texas, South Carolina and MORE: Which teams we're taking to the Final Four (19:49) Get to know Erica L. Ayala (42:39) Who is Awa Fam? Get to know the WNBA prospect everyone is talking about To learn more about listener data and

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50:43

NCAA Women’s Basketball Takeaways: TEXAS should be...

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2025/12/02

(0:00) Intro(1:19) How long is it acceptable to eat leftovers? (4:57) Make your case: Texas should be the No. 1 team in the country (10:47) Is UCLA as dominant as they were? (14:28) Mind your business: Janiah Barker, UCLA moment OVERBLOWN (19:55) Harvard making history (23:18) WNBA CBA Update (34:50) Why Audi Crooks should be a frontrunner for NPOY (and why she won't win) (39:45) AP top 25 reaction To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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52:34

WNBA Draft Lottery: Lynx making CHESS moves, Chicago...

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2025/11/25

(0:00) Intro(2:34) WNBA Draft Lottery Explainer: How Minnesota ended up at No. 2, Washington Mystics have bright future (7:50) The Chicago Sky's draft outlook is a MESS (15:11) Why the WNBA having NO Black women head coaches is a PROBLEM (21:33) Did anybody ask for a Phoenix Mercury rebrand? (28:40) Who's winning? Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong vs. Sue Bird, DT, Maya Moore (35:49) Texas vs. UCLA PREDICTIONS (47:11) What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish? To learn more about listener

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52:28

Brandi Chastain, Briana Scurry call out NWSL salary...

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2025/11/21

Alicia Jay is joined by Brandi Chastain and Briana Scurry LIVE from NWSL championship weekend!(0:00) Intro (0:52) On the impact that winning the 1999 World Cup had (3:39) On how they carried the weight of that impact (6:44) One untold story from the 1999 USWNT World Cup win (9:45) On the reaction and stardom that stemmed from that win (14:56) Briana Scurry opens up about being one of the only Black and openly gay women's soccer players (19:15) On the iconic image of Abby Wambach and her

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54:09

Why it's NOT time to press the panic button on Kara...

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2025/11/18

Is anyone close to Sarah Strong's level? And can Notre Dame evolve around Hannah Hidalgo? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into those questions PLUS discuss the Duke, Kara Lawson debacle, why you SHOULDN'T worry about Team USA, Audi Crooks' big night and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Audi Crooks' evolution as a player is a beauty to witness (5:45) Duke loss + Why we SHOULDN’T press the panic button on Kara Lawson as Team USA’s coach (17:18) What it's going to take for Sarah Strong to meet the

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33:15

MiLaysia Fulwiley opens up about transition to LSU,...

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2025/11/17

LSU's MiLaysia Fulwiley stops by to talk about playing at LSU, her favorite basketball memories and more! (0:00) Intro (0:25) Her favorite part about playing for LSU (1:04) The greatest lesson she’s learned as a point guard so far (1:49) How becoming a PG has changed her game (2:30) Her biggest personal goal for the season (3:17) How LSU has made her a better person off the court (4:43) LSU’s team goal for this season? A National Championship (6:19) On using opposing team chitchat as fuel and the

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52:36

NCAA Women's Basketball Takeaways: UConn doesn't miss...

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2025/11/11

How does UConn look without Paige Bueckers? And is Jazzy Davidson the next BIG thing for USC? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break it all down PLUS discuss the new Project B league, Unrivaled's new rosters, the NWSL postseason and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:40) Three Big Things (2:00) Jazzy Davidson & the Freshmen are showing out (13:16) Are blowouts holding Women’s College Basketball back? (19:04) Azzi Fudd & Sarah Strong are the leadership UConn needs (25:33) What is Project B? (34:36) Kate Martin and

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57:25

Duke's Emilee Skinner, LSU's ZaKiyah Johnson + MORE:...

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2025/11/06

Who are some of the underrated college basketball freshmen YOU should be watching? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into that PLUS give updates on the WNBA CBA situation, talk about recent WNBA coaching hires and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:31) THESE WCBB freshmen are ALREADY making waves (8:00) What Duke needs to do to generate offense (12:17) WNBA CBA Updates (20:58) WNBA Coaching Carousel: Takeaways from the Sonia Raman presser (26:45) Why Toronto is the perfect fit for Sandy Brondello (33:40) The

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47:31

Why UConn will go UNDEFEATED + BOLDEST Predictions,...

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2025/10/28

Could UConn go undefeated and repeat as national champs? Or will the Gamecocks have something to say about it? Alicia Jay is joined by cbssports.com lead WCBB writer Isabel Gonzalez to preview the upcoming season, including players to watch, teams that could surprise and MORE. (0:00) Intro (1:26) Players to watch: Sarah Strong stepping into leadership role, Ta'Niya Latson bolsters South Carolina offense + MORE (8:15) What sets teams like UConn, LSU apart (19:03) Why UCLA could take a step

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58:46

Who are best women's college basketball players in...

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2025/10/22

On this episode of We Need To Talk Now, Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss dive into their top women’s college basketball players of all time, interview American Tennis Pro Madison Keys and more! 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Top Five All-Time Women’s College Basketball Players 19:50 - Guarantee of the Week, presented by AT&T: Christian Press announces retirement 24:00 - WNBA Ticket prices increasing 33:05 - Interview with Madison Keys To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices

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55:50

Why Angel Reese makes SENSE for Victoria’s Secret +...

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2025/10/14

What makes Angel Reese SO historic for the WNBA? And who's the funniest player in the league? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala get into Reese modeling the Victoria's Secret runway, some WCBB news, the UWCL returning and MORE on this week's episode. (0:00) Intro (1:37) Chloe Kitts is out for the Gamecocks + Breaking down the AP Top 25 (10:06) Angel Reese is moving DIFFERENT (15:22) Kansas City makes NWSL history + Alyssa Thompson is betting on HERSELF (25:20) Mountain biking WORLD CHAMPION Kate

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51:24

Aces and A'ja Wilson are UNSTOPPABLE + Nate Tibbetts...

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2025/10/11

The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions for a THIRD time. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap Game 4 between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury.(0:00) Intro (0:28) The Las Vegas Aces are WNBA CHAMPIONS AGAIN (5:25) Nate Tibbetts calls ejection "bulls***" (11:30) Alyssa Thomas is a FIGHTER (17:00) What makes this championship so special for Las Vegas (24:00) Does three championships make a DYNASTY? (29:25) What makes A'ja Wilson the GOAT over players like Sheryl Swoopes, Maya Moore (34:30)

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49:16

A’ja Wilson, Aces among Comets, Lynx as a DYNASTY +...

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2025/10/09

Alicia Jay, Terrika Foster-Brasby and Ty Carter break down all the latest from the WNBA Finals PLUS get into who they think would win in a 7-game series between the 2024 and 2025 WNBA All-Rookie classes. (0:00) Intro (0:55) Updates from Napheesa Collier, Adam Silver and the WNBA CBA negotiations (9:36) How the Aces built a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals (16:30) What Phoenix needs to do if Satou Sabally cannot play Game 4 (21:37) The Keys to Game 4 for Phoenix, Las Vegas (28:48) Where a Finals win

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37:49

WNBA Finals: A'ja Wilson is a CERTIFIED GOAT +...

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2025/10/09

Alicia Jay and Terrika Foster-Brasby break down an EXCITING Game 3 of the WNBA Finals PLUS debate: is A'ja Wilson the GOAT? (0:00) Intro (0:14) Terrika LIVE from Phoenix with ALL THE UPDATES (3:40) Heartbreak for the Phoenix Mercury (10:30) Satou Sabally updates ... and what happens if she can't play? (14:30) A'ja Wilson's greatness is a BLESSING (17:30) Las Vegas' X-Factors: Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd (23:30) What does Phoenix NEED to do to win Game 4? (27:03) From the greatest WNBA

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38:31

WNBA Finals: Jackie Young TAKES OVER + Mercury MUST...

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2025/10/05

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Game 2 of the WNBA Finals ... and whether or not Phoenix can salvage their season. (0:00) Intro (1:10) Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray have a DAY (12:00) A'ja Wilson is in her EARLY prime (17:45) Napheesa Collier reportedly CANCELS meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (24:27) What Phoenix needs to do to win Game 3 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about

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44:34

WNBA Finals: Dana Evans goes OFF + What went WRONG...

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2025/10/04

The WNBA Finals are HERE and Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were LIVE breaking down their thoughts of Game 1 between Las Vegas and Phoenix.(0:00) Intro (1:20) Phoenix Lets One Get Away... (8:46) Alyssa Thomas Can Only Get Better (15:00) The Game Changers: Dana Evans and Kahleah Copper (20:13) THESE Players Need To STEP UP (25:20) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Responds to Napheesa Collier's Comments (31:43) Answering Fan Questions: Does Kahleah Copper Need To Be MORE Consistent? To

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58:06

WNBA Finals Preview: Which Players NEED to Step Up...

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2025/10/02

Where does the WNBA go after Napheesa Collier's comments on Tuesday? Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica L. Ayala get into ALL of it plus give their preview and predictions for the WNBA Finals. (0:00) Intro (2:15) Napheesa Collier's speech WAS political + Why Cathy Engelbert Can't Continue as WNBA Commissioner (20:02) Props to Kelsey Mitchell + The Indiana Fever: Future Finals CONTENDERS (24:44) Mercury vs. Aces: A COACHES battle? (39:36) WNBA Officiating NEEDS to Change (47:42) Bad Bunny is

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65:25

WNBA Semifinals: Becky Hammon BLASTS WNBA Physicality...

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2025/09/25

The WNBA Playoffs CONTINUE to DELIVER on vibes!! Alicia Jay and Ashley Nicole Moss talk about the first two games of the semifinals, why women coaches in the WNBA deserve BETTER + much more.(0:00) Intro (1:18) Indiana Fever NEED Aliyah Boston to step up (10:20) Why playoff basketball is MORE PHYSICAL (15:52) The Phoenix Mercury should be feeling good right now (Minnesota not so much) (23:52) There are now NO Black woman head coaches in the WNBA (35:44) Kara Lawson to coach Team USA while we move

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47:26

WNBA Semifinals Preview and Predictions: What makes...

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2025/09/20

The WNBA Semifinals are SET and Alicia Jay, Ashley Nicole Moss and Erica Ayala are previewing BOTH matchups + breaking down the 'Co' Defender of the Year awards. (0:00) Intro (1:00) First Round Takeaways: Dominique Malonga is a future STAR (10:16) Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever: Kelsey Mitchell DESERVES this (21:10) Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: Can anyone stop the Lynx? (27:40) Cheryl Reeve and Becky Hammon are getting SPICY over Defender of the Year To learn more about listener data

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