Full Circle

Full Circle

Full Circle explores the dynamic intersection of sports and culture through the voices of two leading storytellers: Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose. Each episode unpacks the influence women athletes have on fashion, media, entertainment, business, and the conversations shaping our landscape. Anchored in women’s basketball and personal growth, we expand across the entire landscape of women’s sports, Full Circle connects the moments on the court to the impact felt far beyond it. Thoughtful, powerful, and rooted in authenticity — this is where the story of women’s sports connects to the culture at large. No filter, all facts.

Episodes

February 25, 2026 47 mins

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Mariah returns after her time in Italy covering the Winter Olympics. Lexie and Mariah discuss the importance of the celebration and alliance between men and women in sports. Then, on the heels of monumental news, they discuss a major update regarding WNBA revenue sharing. Finally in true Lexie fashion, she shares her thoughts about the WNBA salary cap. 

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On this week's episode, Lexie is flying solo as she reacts to NBA All-Star weekend, Unrivaled's one on one tournament, and the latest in women's college hoops. Later, Lexie discusses her latest week at AU and then closes things out with a conversation around Valentine's Day and setting standards for your dating life.

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February 11, 2026 35 mins

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah react to Bad Bunny’s spectacle of a Super Bowl halftime show. Then Then they discuss some news in college hoops, including Duke’s undefeated conference record and Tennessee’s mid season chemistry struggles. Later, the ladies discuss Lexie’s first week as captain in AU and the latest in CBA negotiations.

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February 4, 2026 43 mins

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah discuss the latest in the ongoing CBA negotiations and breakdown some of things holding up an agreement from being reached. Later the ladies discuss how and why Athletes Unlimited has become such an important part of the women’s basketball ecosystem, and how Lexie drafted her team for week one. Finally, things draw to a close as Lexie and Mariah give out their flowers ...

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January 28, 2026 56 mins

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah react to not only what’s going on in Minnesota, but also the reaction of athletes, specifically Breanna Stewart using her platform to protest the to protest the recent events. Later, the ladies discuss the role of athletes and public figures as it pertains to speaking on social issues.

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January 21, 2026 26 mins

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah reflect on the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the expectations to continue to keep his message alive. They also discuss growing up and navigating as black girls in predominantly white spaces. Later, the ladies discuss updates in the Unrivaled standings before giving out their flowers for the week.

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January 14, 2026 50 mins

Lexie and Mariah are back for another episode of Full Circle. The ladies kick things off with a discussion about Netflix’s ‘His and Hers’ as well as the ‘Sinners’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ battle at awards shows. Later, they get into basketball including discussions about which Unrivaled team will give the Rose a run for their money. Later, they briefly discus CBA negotiations and give out flower...

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January 7, 2026 42 mins

Lexie and Mariah are back for the first Full Circle of 2026! And to kick things off, the ladies are talking New Year's resolutions and celebrating Mariah’s TikTok award. Later, they dive into unrivaled season kicking off, why people hate greatness, and more! 

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Azzi and Ashanti bring Coach Geno Auriemma into the FAFO studio, and he shows a side fans usually don't get to see. Geno opens up about what Azzi is really like in practice, why he rarely has to yell at her, and what he hopes to see from her in her last season.

The crew mix laughs with real talk — diving into NIL, the transfer portal, and how the game is shifting — before putting Geno through a ...

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December 24, 2025 21 mins

Grab your pajamas and hot cocoa, because today is a special Christmas Eve edition of Full Circle! Listen as Lexie and Mariah discuss their favorite holiday traditions. Happy Holidays!

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December 17, 2025 44 mins

In this re-run episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah sit down with Terri Jackson, the Executive Director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association. They dive into Terri’s journey with the player's union, how she prepared for this role, the trials and tribulations of CBA negotiations, and why backing player moms and retirees is a must. The three break down the top priorities for players heading into CBA discuss...

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This week, Azzi and Ashanti are joined by basketball icon Sue Bird, and it’s giving legend energy from the jump. They swap UConn stories — yes, the CD games, the pantyhose era, all of it — and talk about how much the game (and the world) has changed since Sue’s college days.

Sue opens up about leadership, what confidence really looks like, and how to handle the pressure that comes with being that girl&n...

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December 3, 2025 55 mins

It’s the season finale of Full Circle, and to celebrate, Lexie and Mariah are sharing their origin stories. Mariah shares her journey with Hoops for Hotties, while Lexie shares her college basketball journey along with her start with social media. Later, the ladies discuss what they’ve learned about current sports fandom as well as some of the "Wicked: For Good” backlash. As things draw to a close, Lexie and Maria...

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On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie is joined by Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown. Along the way, they discuss growing up in a basketball household, her time coached under Kim Mulkey at Baylor, and the ups and downs of her career. Kalani also speaks on her first WNBA Finals run and what’s next for her. Tune in to hear her journey — as unfiltered and real as the game she plays.

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November 20, 2025 47 mins

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah open the show discussing the latest news in CBA negotiations. Then, the duo dive into women’s college basketball! They address shake ups in the top 25 rankings, players to keep your eye on, and how NIL has disrupted college sports.

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On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah are joined by ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter! The three dive into Lexie and Andraya’s childhood friendship and Andraya’s basketball career. They also discuss Andraya’s career ending injuries at Tennessee and her transition to sports broadcasting. Later, they get into Andraya’s success with the Big Three as well as general WNBA conversation.

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November 6, 2025 38 mins

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose are live from Brandweek sharing their takes on the growing pains of the WNBA – from CBA negotiations and player support to the changes in media coverage. They reflect on the future of women’s sports, and the importance of creating a platform where players can take back the mic and advocate for better conditions.

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October 29, 2025 46 mins

On this episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah kick things off with a quick celebration of Lexie’s birthday! Then they discuss the Seattle Storm hiring Sonia Raman as head coach and the New York Liberty’s vacant coach position. They also dive into the future landscape of the W for coaches with so many players in free agency and the new CBA potentially giving more power to the players. Later, they discuss expansion tea...

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October 22, 2025 49 mins

On today’s episode, Lexie and Mariah are answering your submitted questions! Are the Aces a dynasty? What would you like to see more of in the W next season? What would a WNBA lockout look like? All these questions and more are on the menu for today’s mailbag.

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October 15, 2025 38 mins

On today’s episode of Full Circle, Lexie and Mariah give flowers to the 2025 WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces! Along the way, they praise both A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young for leading the team to their third championship in 4 years. Lexie and Mariah also take some time to reflect on what went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in this series. Later, they discuss the state of relations between players and owners ahead of th...

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