Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie

Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie

There’s a gap between how people talk about the WNBA and how fans actually experience it. Between the Lines is here to close it. Hosted by Lisa Leslie, this weekly podcast serves up unfiltered takes, expert insight, and candid interviews for true fans of the game. Made by people who love the W, for those who can't live without it.

Episodes

Madison Booker on March Madness, Texas Defense, and Her Kevin Durant NIL Deal

March 16, 2026 • 35 mins
Texas superstar Madison Booker joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines as the Longhorns head into March Madness looking like one of the most dangerous teams in the country. Booker breaks down Texas’ defensive identity under Coach Vic Schaefer, why chemistry is key in March, and the mindset it takes to stay locked in during tournament season. Plus, Maddie talks about her recent NIL partnership with Kevin Durant and Nike! This epis...
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Cori Close on How UCLA Builds Great Players and Great People

March 16, 2026 • 51 mins
UCLA head coach Cori Close joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines as the Bruins surge into March as one of the nation’s top teams. Coach drops dimes all episode long about what fuels UCLA’s culture, why the USC–UCLA rivalry brings out the best in both programs, and how the Big Ten grind has prepared her team for the tournament. She also dives into Lauren Betts’ “unicorn” impact, Kiki Rice’s underrated brilliance, the realities of t...
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Skylar Diggins on Motherhood, Notre Dame, and Respecting the OGs

February 26, 2026 • 64 mins
WNBA star Skylar Diggins sits down with Lisa Leslie to talk about navigating motherhood in the W, the strategy and edge she brings to Unrivaled, carrying the legacy of Notre Dame, and why she feels more connected than ever to the OGs who helped build the game!This episode is presented by Intuit TurboTax.
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Kelsey Mitchell on Free Agency, the Indiana Fever, and Unrivaled

February 19, 2026 • 49 mins
Between the Lines is back! Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell sits down with Lisa Leslie to talk about how free agency and the CBA are bringing players closer together, how Steph White’s belief made her feel like she had superpowers, and why trusting her preparation has fueled her journey from Ohio State legend to one of the league’s most consistent scorers. This episode is presented by Intuit TurboTax.
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Nalyssa Smith went from 'worst to first'

October 24, 2025 • 23 mins
WNBA Champion Nalyssa Smith joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines, presented by State Street Investment Management, to reflect on her journey from “worst to first.” Nalyssa opens up about the shock of her trade to Las Vegas, what it’s like playing alongside A’ja Wilson and under Becky Hammon, and why this offseason is about to be her most motivated yet.
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Cathy addresses Phee, and the Finals have us hooked!

October 7, 2025 • 50 mins
Ros Gold-Onwude joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines, presented by State Street Investment Management, to break down the latest WNBA storylines. They discuss Cathy’s response to Napheesa Collier’s exit interview and how unified the players are behind Phee. Lisa and Ros dig into the first two games of the WNBA Finals, break down why the Aces bench has been the real X-factor, look at how the Mercury need to slow down the Aces’ Big ...
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Napheesa Collier is the Voice the WNBA Needs

October 2, 2025 • 59 mins
Autumn Johnson joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines, presented by State Street Investment Management, to break down the biggest storylines heading into the WNBA Finals. They dive into Napheesa Collier’s eye-opening exit interview and what needs to change with officiating across the league. Lisa and Autumn give kudos to the semifinal performances from the Mercury, Lynx, Aces, and Fever, and take a closer look at how Phoenix reinve...
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Lisa and Ros break down the semifinals action! | Between the Lines

September 25, 2025 • 56 mins
Ros Gold-Onwude is back with Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines presented by  @StateStreetIM_US  to break down the dramatic WNBA semifinals! Both series are tied 1-1 and the chase for the Finals is heating up. Lisa and Ros dig into the battle in the paint between Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier, why Nalyssa Smith and Jewell Loyd will be the X-factors for Vegas, and why Indiana need to get Aliyah Boston more intentional touches. T...
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Lisa and Ros share all their WNBA playoff takes!

September 16, 2025 • 58 mins
Ros Gold-Onwude joins Lisa Leslie on this episode of Between the Lines to discuss the biggest storylines from the first round of the WNBA playoffs! They break down Phoenix vs. Liberty’s thrilling overtime game, celebrate the Valkyries’ historic season and Veronica Burton’s Most Improved Player award, highlight Atlanta’s cohesive effort all season long, marvel at the Aces’ unstoppable streak, and, of course, weigh in on the hottest ...
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Being Roommates with Dawn Staley | Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie

July 23, 2025 • 29 mins
In this very special edition of Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie presented by Eli Lilly, two legends of the game sit down for a heartfelt trip down memory lane. Lisa is joined by her former Team USA teammate and lifelong friend, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. They reflect on their journey from being “opposites attract” roommates to Olympic gold medalists. They also dive into what made their on-court chemistry so powerful, th...
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Between the Lines LIVE with the All-Star MVP! feat. Napheesa Collier, Rhyne Howard, and Lexie Hull

July 21, 2025 • 42 mins
Our first-ever Between the Lines Live Show presented by Eli Lilly hit the stage at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis – and y’all did not disappoint! All-Star MVP Napheesa Collier joined Lisa to reflect on how becoming a mom has changed her outlook on the game, the ripple effect of Unrivaled across the league, and why her All-Star team was built around more than just talent. Rhyne Howard was all vibes as she repped Atlanta’s st...
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Big Mama Stef on Mystics Leadership and WNBA Journey

July 17, 2025 • 33 mins
Washington Mystics veteran Stefanie Dolson, aka Big Mama Stef, joins Lisa Leslie on this week’s episode of Between the Lines, where love for the game runs deep! Stef reflects on returning to D.C., the city where her WNBA journey began, and what it means to be the veteran voice for this talented group of rookies. She shares how her playmaking instincts have made her a consistent force in the W, and breaks down how her nurturing le...
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Sonia Citron’s All-Star Moment Has Arrived

July 10, 2025 • 46 mins
Washington Mystics rookie and freshly minted 2025 WNBA All-Star Sonia Citron sits down with Lisa Leslie to talk about her swift ascension to WNBA stardom. From playing at Notre Dame to becoming a “Silent Assassin” in the pros, Sonia’s been letting her game do the talking all season long. In this episode, Sonia breaks the news that she will be competing in the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend and opens up about what’s fueled he...
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Aneesah Morrow’s WNBA journey is only just beginning

July 3, 2025 • 34 mins
onnecticut Sun rookie Aneesah Morrow joins Lisa Leslie to talk about her basketball journey and rookie WNBA season. From growing up hooping in Chicago to being coached by her mom, to first playing at DePaul before transferring to LSU, Aneesah’s journey has taken her across the country and back as she’s established herself as one of the brightest young stars in the game. Morrow discusses what she learned playing alongside Angel Re...
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Aaliyah Edwards and the Mystics aren’t afraid of anyone

June 26, 2025 • 53 mins
Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines powered by Microsoft Copilot to discuss her comeback from injury, leading the Mystics’ young core, and what it’s like to be part of the UConn sisterhood (and group chat) in the WNBA. Aaliyah talks about the Mystics’ early-season success and how rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have put the WNBA on notice. She also discusses her former teammate ...
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Kelsey Plum dishes on her new life in LA

June 19, 2025 • 44 mins
WNBA Champion and Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum joins Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines powered by Microsoft Copilot to discuss her first year in LA, how she’s grown as a player, her time on the Aces, what it’s like guarding Caitlin Clark, her advice to WNBA rookies, and much, much more. You can find out more about Copilot here: https://copilot.microsoft.com/chats/cmmluw6jgy9 #wnba #womenssports #womensbasketball There’s...
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The Satou Sabally interview | Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie

June 12, 2025 • 47 mins
Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally sits down with Lisa Leslie on Between the Lines presented by Microsoft Copilot to discuss her new chapter in Phoenix and the WNBA today. The two cover Satou’s offseason trade from the Wings, why she believes Phoenix can contend, which other players she admires in the WNBA, her style of trash talk, training with Jimmy Butler, and much more. You can find out more about Copilot here: https://copi...
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Lisa and Chiney share all their early WNBA takes

June 6, 2025 • 44 mins
Chiney Ogwumike joins Lisa Leslie on the first episode of Between the Lines presented by Microsoft Copilot to discuss the biggest trends and storylines of the WNBA season so far. They breakdown the New York Liberty’s hot start, how the Indiana Fever can adjust without Caitlin Clark, which teams on the bottom of the standings surprise them, why this Rookie of the Year race might be tighter than anyone expected, and much more. You...
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Introducing Snacks Season 3

May 9, 2022 • 38 secs
Snacks is back! Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams are NWSL champions, USWNT teammates, Olympic medalists, and former roommates. Through candid (and often humorous) conversations with their teammates and friends, Snacks with Lynn and Sam gives listeners unprecedented insight into two of soccer’s biggest stars as they navigate life, sports and everything in between.
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Introducing The Players' Pod with Kelley O'Hara

April 14, 2022 • 50 secs
The Players’ Pod features candid conversations with some of the biggest names in women’s sports. Hosted by two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Kelley O’Hara, The Players’ Pod takes you behind the scenes and into the minds of the movers and shakers on the frontiers of the space. These are Olympians and World Champions, pioneering executives and legends of their sport, sharing the untold stories behind their success...
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