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Wings Stun Aces, Fever Slide, and Commissioner’s Cup Preview | Double Drivel Ep. 5

Sylvia and Madeleine recap episode five of their WNBA podcast with game highlights, league stats, a Commissioner’s Cup preview, “Says Who,” and couch picks/swish list. The Wings beat the defending champion Aces 95–87 behind Jessica Shepard’s 22-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, with strong games from Azzi (22) and Paige (20); they discuss Alanna Smith’s absence/struggles and praise Shepard as a key addition. The Fever went 0–2 (now 4–4), losing a close road game to the Valkyries and getting blown out 100–84 by Portland, with foul trouble, tense coaching exchanges, and bench scoring as a bright spot. They run through standings and league leaders (including Shepard in rebounds, Engstler in blocks, Clark in assists), play a quote-guessing game, explain Commissioner’s Cup rules/prizes, and pick upcoming games (Wings over Storm/Sparks; Fever vs Dream and at Liberty).

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:32 Wings Upset the Aces

02:34 Social Media and Attitude Talk

04:26 Portland Fire Rising

05:26 Illness and Lineup Shifts

08:14 Shepard as Wings MVP

08:49 Fever Week Recap

09:17 Valkyries Close Loss

10:44 Portland Blowout Breakdown

13:15 Fouls and Flopping Debate

15:55 Bench Bright Spots

18:31 Standings Check In

20:43 League Leaders Data

24:13 Shooting and Threes Leaders

25:56 Liberty lineup talk

27:32 Says Who game

32:07 Becky Hammon quotes

35:06 Commissioners Cup primer

36:33 Couch picks week

40:20 Wish list wrap

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Wings Surge vs Liberty, Fever Win Streak, and a WNBA ‘Who Am I?’ Game

Sylvia and Madeleine open their Double Drivel WNBA podcast with news that the long-form CBA has been signed, then recap games: the Dallas Wings go 3–1 in a four-game week (wins over the Mystics 92–69, Sky 99–89, and Liberty 91–76; loss to the Dream 86–69). They highlight Azzi’s breakout vs New York (rookie three-point record, 24 points) alongside Paige’s 24, and discuss José Fernández’s rotations, Allana Smith’s foul trouble, Arike’s inconsistency (1–11 vs Atlanta), and interest in shooters like Awak Kuier and Naliya Rue, plus frustration over JJ not playing. The Indiana Fever win twice (vs Portland 90–73 with Caitlin Clark out; vs Valkyries 90–82 with Clark returning amid chippy play), cover roster moves, standings, Satou Sabally’s head shave story, and Sparks upsetting the Aces. They play a “Who Am I?” guessing game, preview upcoming matchups, and share swish-list highlights.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:26 CBA Signed Update

00:54 Wings Week Recap

01:33 Azzi and Paige Shine

03:22 Dream Loss and Rotations

05:30 Arike and Odyssey Consistency

11:34 Bench Bigs and JJ Minutes

14:12 Jose Fernandez Debate

16:34 Fever Wins and Caitlin Sits

19:51 Roster Moves and Waivers

22:42 Valkyries Game and Trash Talk

28:02 Myisha Hines-Allen Love

29:34 Standings and Early Season Chaos

31:15 Satou Shaved Head Context

31:53 Sparks Upset Aces

32:28 Cam Brink Trade Rumors

33:22 Salary Cap Trade Math

34:17 Who Am I Game Begins

36:58 Rapid Fire Player Guesses

44:49 Couch Picks Next Games

46:46 Swish List Highlights

47:51 Wrap Up And Where To Follow

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Double Dribble Ep. 3: Early WNBA Standings, Foul Trends, Wings Coaching Critique, and Fever Updates

Sylvia and Madeline recap a busy first full week of the WNBA (recorded May 17): no undefeated teams remain, the Aces lead at 4–1, and the Sun are last at 0–4. They discuss elevated foul calls leaguewide, with the Mystics seeing the biggest jump (about 10 more fouls per game, 28 per game). Focusing on the Wings’ close losses to the Dream and Lynx, they criticize Dallas’ defense, Alana Smith’s struggles while wearing a mask, and coach José Fernandez’s public comments about “selfishness,” plus his rotations and reliance on veterans despite Arike’s inefficient 6-point game. They cover the Fever at 2–2, Caitlin Clark’s revised 32-point, 10-assist double-double in an OT loss to the Mystics, Aaliyah Boston’s leg injury, and Indiana’s win over the Storm. They also note Aces vs Dream (85–84), a “This or That” segment, upcoming couch picks, and Sylvia’s retirement announcement.

00:00 Welcome and Week Setup

00:21 Standings and Foul Trends

02:11 Wings Close Losses

04:15 Coach Comments and Rotations

12:45 Lynx Game Officiating

13:38 Fever Recap and Aaliyah Injury

17:07 Storm Win Without Aaliyah

19:38 Aces vs Dream Thriller

23:56 This or That Segment

29:06 Draft Talk and Coach Debate

35:29 Couch Picks This Week

38:52 Swish List and Farewell