PHNX Mercury
It's time to make being a Mercury fan more fun. PHNX Mercury is your weekly dose of WNBA talk from a Valley perspective.
Episodes
May 10, 2024 • 48 mins
Natasha Cloud stepping into a leadership role with the Phoenix Mercury brings a dynamic blend of experience, skill, and charisma. Known for her tenacity on the court and her ability to uplift her teammates, Cloud's leadership style is likely to invigorate the Mercury both on and off the court. Her leadership qualities, including communication, teamwork, and resilience, could help unite the team and propel them to success.
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May 7, 2024 • 48 mins
Step into the world of WNBA excitement with our podcast dedicated to previewing the Phoenix Mercury's highly anticipated 2024 season! From player analysis to game predictions, we cover it all by providing in-depth insights and expert commentary to keep you informed and engaged. Join us as we explore the key storylines, rivalries, and strategies shaping the Mercury's journey to success. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual obse...
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October 20, 2023 • 40 mins
After an eventful week, Phoenix Mercury president Vince Kozar stops by the studio. He talks about the new coaching hire, to meeting BG and his passion for the WNBA.
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Special guest Vince Kozer in studio!
1:45 New coaching hire
4:00 Criticism of Nate Tibbetts hire
7:15 Experience with Matt Ishbia
22:00 WNBA Draft
25:30 NIL money vs. WNBA money
30:30 Brittney Griner story
35:10 X...
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September 19, 2023 • 33 mins
After what was the worst season for the Mercury, the crew dissect everything. They’ll give a breakdown of last week’s exit interviews, in addition to what Mercury fans can hope for.
Join Hayden and Saul to break everything down!
0:00 Intro
2:00 A lot of turnover for the Phoenix Mercury
4:00 Sophie Cunningham wants to get better
9:00 Nikki Blue wants to stay on as Mercury head coach
13:45 Teresa Weatherspoon is out there as a poss...
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September 8, 2023 • 33 mins
The end of the season is almost here and the crew are fed up of the losing. However, it gives them better odds for the most stacked draft class in history.
0:00 Intro
1:10 Welcome to the show!
2:00 Merc aren't tanking... but they're tanking
10:00 Guard depth in upcoming draft
16:20 Is Paige Bueckers the heir to DT?
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August 22, 2023 • 35 mins
With 8 games left in the season, what should the Phoenix Mercury do? We discuss if it’s time to start thinking about who will head to the Valley next summer.
Join Espo and Hayden to discuss what the next steps are for the organization.
0:00 Intro
2:00 The Mercury had a tough weekend
8:30 Their shooting isn't good
16:00 The Mercury should tank for the 2024 WNBA Draft
20:30 Paige Bueckers or Caitlin Clark?
27:00 Organizational dire...
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August 15, 2023 • 31 mins
The month of August is full of history for the Mercury. We discuss if there’s a correlation between historical achievements and wins, along with what the Mercury should do the rest of the season.
Join Hayden and Saul to discuss!
0:00 Intro
1:30 Mercury are winners of 3 of their last 4
4:00 The inconsistency is tough to swallow
8:20 Moriah Jefferson had a historic homestand
12:45 If Nikki Blue was coaching from the beginning?
16:0...
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August 8, 2023 • 36 mins
During a career season for the former Iowa standout, Megan and her corgi, Pancake, join the show. They talk everything from watching DT’s 10,000 point, to her overseas play and her all-time starting five.
Join Saul, Hayden and the crew for today's PHNX Mercury!
0:00 Intro
2:00 Megan Gustafson path in the WNBA
9:40 Transitioning to the Phoenix Mercury
16:20 Time spent playing basketball overseas
22:00 Talking about Pancake the Cor...
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August 1, 2023 • 26 mins
Although the Mercury look better every game, it doesn’t explain the struggles away from the Valley. The team has a 1-12 record and has one more game before a four-game homestand.
0:00 Intro
1:45 The Mercury continue to lose on the road
5:50 Bring some athleticism into the lineup
9:15 Megan Gustafson is stepping up
14:00 Diana Taurasi headed to 10,000 points
20:05 How do you salvage this season?
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July 20, 2023 • 28 mins
The Phoenix Mercury kicked off the second half of the season with a win over Connecticut on Tuesday. We discuss if this win is for real, or if it’s a one-time deal, along with Sophie Cunningham’s offensive return. We’ll also discuss our expectations for not only Thursday’s game against Chicago, but the team as the season progresses.
0:00: Intro & Merc get back in the win column
2:30 Sophie Cunningham returns
10:30 Upcoming game vs...
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July 17, 2023 • 29 mins
On Saturday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert announced the Phoenix Mercury will host the 2024 WNBA all-star game. Hayden and Saul break down the importance of this event.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Phoenix is getting a WNBA Allstar game
5:15 What is the game going to look like under Ishbia?
9:30 Britney Griner back at the Allstar game
12:50 Upcoming offseason moves for the Phoenix Mercury
22:05 What is Nikki Blue's future?
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July 14, 2023 • 34 mins
With the all-star break this week, Hayden and Saul talk how the Mercury have performed. Plus, they add if Phoenix can somehow make the playoffs.
0:00 Intro
2:00 Overall takeaways from the Phoenix Mercury's first half
5:45 Nikki Blue takes over for Vanessa Nygaard
11:50 The Mercury have a defensively lapsed
16:00 Jim Pittman moving on from his GM role
23:00 What's the next move?
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Phoenix Mercury vice president & broadcaster Ann Meyers Drysdale to talk all things WNBA and Mercury. When would Diana Taurasi hit the 10,000 point mark? Will Nikki Blue change the culture of the Mercury?
Join us!
0:00 Intro
1:30 Ann Meyers Drysdale joins the show
8:20 Brittney Griner's path back to the court
13:30 How has Mat Ishbia impacted the Mercury?
18:00 Diana Taurasi has been an icon for the WNBA
22:20 What's impressive ...
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June 13, 2023 • 36 mins
The Phoenix Mercury lost two of three games during the team’s recent homestand. There were definite areas of improvement and possible concerns to monitor. Hayden and Espo explain what needs to be done.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Responding to the Brittney Griner incident
6:00 The rebounding problem needs fixed
13:00 The effort needs to be there
19:20 Can you not build a roster with Diana Taurasi at the center anymore?
24:40 Positivity and on...
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As the preseason begins today against the Seattle Storm, the Mercury are ready to go. What can fans expect to see this week, along with who will stay or be cut from the roster prior to the season opener.0:00 Intro
1:35 Media day recap
4:00 Brittney Griner entering the "small ball" rotation
6:25 Diana Taurasi's championship mentality and her veteran leadership
9:16 Evaluation of the new and returning players
11:30 Roster spots
13:50...
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May 3, 2023 • 31 mins
The Phoenix Mercury season is upon us and it looks like the full squad will be ready to go. What can fans expect of DT, Brittney Griner and Sophie Cunningham?Join the PHNX Mercury crew to break it all down!0:00 Intro
3:30 Brittney Griner is back
7:45 What's the vibe at Phoenix Mercury training camp?
14:50 Rounding out the WNBA
23:30 Which returning player do you need to make an impact? (Sam Thomas, Kadi Sissoko, Jennie Simms)An ALL...
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December 23, 2022 • 51 mins
There will be parties for hosting, marshmallow for toasting and Arizona sports to talk about! Lawson Crouse and the Arizona Coyotes AND Budda Baker and the Arizona Coyotes are planted firmly at the bottom of their respective leagues, while Mikal Bridges and the Phoenix Suns fight to stay near the top of the NBA's Western Conference!
Join Shawn and Totri as they discuss that and more, plus answer your questions on Down in the DMs!
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August 19, 2022 • 40 mins
The Phoenix Mercury fell to Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of WNBA playoffs Wednesday night. Shey Peddy could be out for the rest of the playoffs with an injury suffured during the game. Christopher Owens, the man who bought 6.5 Mercury tickets to support Brittney Griner, joins the show.
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August 13, 2022 • 47 mins
What is going on with Phoenix Mercury player Skylar Diggins-Smith? The All-Star will miss the remainder of the regular season for personal reasons and deactivated her Twitter account. The PHNX Mercury crew discuss that and what the Mercury have to do in these last two games to make the WNBA playoffs.
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August 4, 2022 • 34 mins
Diana Taurasi, Skylar Diggins-Smith and the Phoenix Mercury are 0-2 in their past two games. What do they have to do to make the WNBA playoffs?
Aaliyah and Corban take a deep dive and look ahead to matchups against the Connecticut Sun, Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx.
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