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Hitting the Hardwood Podcast

Hitting the Hardwood Network

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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HTH Episode 65: Offseason and CBA Talk with Aryeh...

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2025/10/28

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen catches up with Winsidr founder and Minnesota native Ayreh Schwartz to talk all things offseason! They revisit what took place in the WNBA Finals and takeaways from that series before shifting to the current state of the offseason —notably the impending CBA negotiations deadline — and discuss what the WNBA could use this time for to improve things league-wide.---Presenting SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency

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44:18

HTH Episode 64: Napheesa Collier Takes Aim at WNBA...

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2025/10/01

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen sat down with fellow HTH'er Andrew Dukowitz of The Missing Lynx Podcast to break down all that took place surrounding Napheesa Collier and the Lynx at Tuesday's exit interviews. They talk about Collier's statement in calling out the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before discussing the impact that this stand could have on CBA talks and the future of the WNBA. ---SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout

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25:47

HTH Episode 63: Sweeping Onto the Semifinals with...

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2025/09/18

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox!The two dive into the Lynx's thrilling Game 2 victory, talking about the resiliency of the team and being the only team to complete a sweep in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. They then discuss advancing to the semifinals, the potential matchup in the semifinals, the Target Center crowd and Lynx fans showing out to support the team, and much more

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45:14

HTH Episode 62: We Talkin' Playoffs with Terry...

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2025/09/13

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, the gang is all together! Mitchell Hansen is joined by fellow HTH'ers Terry Horstman and Andrew Dukowitz to talk all things WNBA Playoffs before Round 1 begins.The guys chat about each of the first-round matchups before diving into the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries showdown. They then shift to which team worries them the most in the postseason and much more!--SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire

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51:39

HTH Episode 61: Talking Lynx/Liberty, MVP Race and...

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2025/08/19

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Winsidr senior writer and New York Liberty beat writer Myles Ehrlich!Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast talking the WNBA MVP race and if Napheesa Collier is still a frontrunner for the award despite missing time with injury, then shift focus to the WNBA and which teams have been surprises over the last few weeks. Later, the two take a deep dive into the Lynx/Liberty regular season matchups and conclude the episode by

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39:00

Emergency Podcast! 🚨 Lynx Trade for DiJonai Carrington

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2025/08/04

The Minnesota Lynx bolstered their roster Sunday with the acquisition of DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, and our guys Mitchell Hansen and Andrew Dukowitz had to come together for an emergency The Missing Lynx Podcast to break it all down!--SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and thePentz Homesteam is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling

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41:21

HTH Episode 60: Iconic Calls, Lynx/Liberty and More...

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2025/07/29

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN play-by-play commentator Ryan Ruocco!Hansen and Ruocco talk about ESPN coming to Minneapolis on July 30 for the Lynx/Liberty in the first meeting since the 2024 WNBA Finals, followed by looking back on some of Ruocco's favorite broadcast calls of his career. They then take a deep dive into the upcoming matchups between Minnesota and New York, discuss why they are favorites to return to the Finals again this year, which

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52:19

HTH Episode 59: Midseason Breakdown with Lea B. Olsen

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2025/07/15

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by FanDuel Sports Network North Broadcast Analyst, Lea B. Olsen.Hansen and Olsen discuss the FanDuel Sports Network North broadcast crew, how Olsen got introduced to the industry and what it's like to see the increased interest in women's basketball, later diving into what we've seen in the first half of the WNBA season. The two break down the play of the Minnesota Lynx, discuss what has stood out, hand out midseason awards and

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34:28

HTH Episode 58: Catching Up and Looking Ahead with...

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2025/06/24

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Lynx Happy Hour Podcast host and Lynx reporter for The Next, Terry Horstman.Hansen and Hortstman catch up on what has taken place over the past few weeks for the Lynx, including Minnesota remaining at the top of the league standings and reaching the Commissioner's Cup Championship. They they look ahead to the upcoming stretch of the schedule and the opportunity it could present to create some room in the standings and more

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40:12

HTH Episode 57: Lynx Remain Red Hot with WCCO's...

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2025/06/10

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined WCCO sports reporter and host of WoMN In Sports, Marielle Mohs.Hansen and Mohs chat about covering women's sports and specifically the WNBA, later discussing the red-hot start to the year for the Lynx that has resulted in an undefeated open to the season thus far. They then discuss some what has gone well for Minnesota and what it needs to improve upon while wrapping up the episode making a prediction as to how far the Lynx

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46:42

HTH Episode 56: Start of WNBA Season with Winsidr's...

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2025/05/20

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined Aryeh Schwartz, who is the founder of Winsidr and host of the Winsidr Show podcast.Hansen and Schwartz open the podcast by discussing what we saw in the WNBA over Opening Weekend and surprises and weaknesses seen from teams across the league. The two then chat about the opening stretch for the Lynx, who has shined and who still has to prove themselves early on in the year. They conclude the episode by predicting what might take

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36:06

HTH Episode 55: Sit Down With Lynx Associate HC Eric...

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2025/05/06

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by the Minnesota Lynx's new Associate Head Coach, Eric Thibault.Hansen and Thibault open the podcast talking about Thibault's arrival to the Lynx, his time in Minnesota so far and his ties to Minnesota. They then discuss the offseason, training camp thus far, and expectations for the 2025 season. Then conclude chatting about the Lynx coaching staff, what Thibault will bring to the team and organization, and wrap up the podcast

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47:44

HTH Episode 54: Talking Draft, 2025 Season With The...

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2025/04/22

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined byBen Pickman, a national staff writer at The Athletic who covers the WNBA and women’s college basketball.Hansen and Pickman open the podcast by talking about the offseason that was, including the debut season of Unrivaled and the pressure it could put on the WNBA. They then jump into talk about the 2025 WNBA Draft, what the training camp roster will look like for the Minnesota, expectations for the Lynx and the rest of the

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Introducing Hitting the Hardwood Network, Additional...

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2025/04/08

Since the inception of Hitting the Hardwood, the team has been committed to being your one-stop shop for all the latest news, analysis and coverage on the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the WNBA. With the support of listeners, readers and patreon members, HTH is not only excited to continue to provide this coverage — but to add to it!Along with the Hitting the Hardwood Podcast, the weekly HTH Newsletter, the HTH Patreon Community and more, the HTH team is growing and is proud to announce the

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