Liberty F.M.

Liberty F.M.

Welcome to Liberty F.M., a WNBA podcast brought to you by Francois and Felicia focusing solely on the New York Liberty. We are a couple from Brooklyn that enjoys discussing basketball and wants to provide you with game analysis and thoughts on the New York Liberty season.

Episodes

September 9, 2025 37 mins

Felicia and François are back after a grueling road trip for the Liberty — one defined by injuries, tough losses, and the lingering question of whether New York is running out of time. But with stars returning and flashes of dominance resurfacing, there’s still a glimmer of hope as the season winds down.

We break down:

  • Whether the Liberty’s injuries are too much to overcome — or if deeper issues are at play.
  • What the team coul...
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Felicia and François are back after a whirlwind stretch for the Liberty — from a surprising slip against the Chicago Sky, to a short-handed loss in Atlanta, to a hard-fought win over Connecticut in Breanna Stewart’s return. The ups and downs made clear: there’s still work to do before the playoffs.

We break down:

  • How Chicago exposed some of New York’s biggest weaknesses.
  • Whether injuries are the main culprit — or if the issues...
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Felicia and François are back after a tough road trip that saw the Liberty stumble against the Aces and Lynx — but New York bounced back at home with an 85–75 win over Minnesota, showing sharper focus and a different mentality from the jump.

We break down:

  • The Liberty’s locked-in start and how mindset set the tone.
  • Smart defensive adjustments to limit Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride.
  • Sabrina Ionescu’s two-way impact — not ...
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Felicia and François are back after a rollercoaster stretch for the Liberty — from snapping a four-game skid with an inspiring three-game winning streak, to a frustrating home loss against the Minnesota Lynx that brought some old issues back to the surface.

They break down:

  • Sabrina Ionescu’s MVP-caliber tear — dominating vs. Connecticut with 36 points while showing she’s more than just a shooter, plus her fiery leadership spa...

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August 3, 2025 45 mins

Felicia and François are back as the Liberty hit a rough patch, dropping four straight games — with disappointing losses to the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun, and a more encouraging fight against the Minnesota Lynx.

They break down:

  • Why defensive lapses are the Liberty’s biggest concern right now
  • Leonie Fiebich’s challenging road trip and how it impacts the team
  • Stephanie Talbot’s flashes of impact — and her inconsistency
  • W...
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Felicia and François are back to recap the final two games of the Liberty’s 8-game homestand — an 89–76 win over the Phoenix Mercury followed by a tough 101–99 loss to the LA Sparks.

They dig into:

  • Why the Liberty have struggled to put together a full 40-minute performance

  • The impact of Breanna Stewart and Kennedy Burke’s absence on both ends of the floor

  • Sabrina Ionescu’s dominance against Phoenix and LA, plus her growin...

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Felicia and François return to break down a pivotal week for the New York Liberty, featuring back-to-back wins over the Indiana Fever and major roster upgrades.

They dig into:

  • Izzy Harrison, Marine Johannès and Leonie Fiebich's impact, again proving their value
  • Sabrina Ionescu & Breanna Stewart's roles with and without Jonquel Jones
  • Jonquel Jones’ seamless return and how her presence shifted the team’s ceiling
  • What the add...
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July 14, 2025 35 mins

Felicia and François dive into the New York Liberty’s rollercoaster week — from a statement win over the Aces on Tuesday to a thrilling 19-point comeback against the Dream on Sunday.

They break down the highs and lows, including:

  • Leonie Fiebich’s breakout performances and rising confidence as a two-way threat

  • The bold lineup shift with Breanna Stewart running point and how it sparked the comeback

  • Lockdown defense in both ...

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Felicia and François react to the New York Liberty’s 79–70 loss to the Seattle Storm—analyzing how a promising start turned into a painful second-half collapse at Barclays Center.

Topics include:

  • A look back at the Liberty’s tough 2-week road trip and the toll of missing key players

  • The high-energy first half led by Sabrina Ionescu and Rebekah Gardner’s hustle plays

  • A painful 3rd quarter for the Liberty

  • Dominique Malong...

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Felicia and François react to the New York Liberty’s 89–81 loss to the Phoenix Mercury—highlighting the costly turnovers, JJ’s early injury, and the defensive breakdowns that defined the game.

Topics include:

  • The team’s passing struggles and Phoenix’s perimeter pressure
  • The impact of Jonquel Jones' injury 
  • The Liberty's efforts on the defensive end
  • Breanna Stewart’s offensive fire in the third quarter 
  • Satou Sabally and Alyssa...
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June 18, 2025 26 mins

Felicia and François break down the New York Liberty’s 86–81 comeback win over the Atlanta Dream. After a rough first half, the Liberty flipped the switch in the third and showed their championship grit.

Topics include:

  • Atlanta’s offensive threats and the challenges they created

  • Defensive breakdowns and lack of communication early on

  • Jaylyn Sherrod’s spark off the bench in the third quarter

  • Breanna Stewart at the 3 spot...

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June 16, 2025 45 mins

Felicia and François react to the New York Liberty’s first loss of the season—a 102–88 stumble against the Indiana Fever and unpack what we went wrong.

Topics include:

  • Nyara Sabally’s strong start and offensive versatility

  • Caitlin Clark’s 38-second scoring explosion

  • Indiana’s effective use of the double drag play

  • Defensive breakdowns and overhelping on shooters

  • The impact of missing Jonquel and Leonie on team identity

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June 13, 2025 56 mins

Felicia and François break down the New York Liberty’s dominant win over the Chicago Sky — a game that showed how deep, disciplined, and defensively elite this team has become. Now the last undefeated team in the league at 9-0, the Liberty are making a loud early-season statement.

Topics include:

  • New York’s defensive identity
  • Stewie’s all-around brilliance
  • Sabrina’s offensive rhythm & defensive effort
  • Kennedy Burke for 6th...
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June 2, 2025 49 mins

Felicia and François break down the New York Liberty’s back-to-back wins against the Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun — two games that showed just how locked in this team is, on both ends of the floor:

Game 1 vs the Mystics

  • Jonquel Jones is back!
  • Sabrina Ionescu’s two-way brilliance
  • A defensive clinic from start to finish 
  • Sandy Brondello’s role in elevating the team

  • Welcome to the W moments for the Mystics' rookies
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May 30, 2025 33 mins

Felicia and François break down the Liberty’s back-to-back wins over the Golden State Valkyries — two very different games that showcased the team’s versatility and resilience:

Game 1 vs the Valkyries

  • Strong start & Sloppy finish

  • Marine Johannès' Fireworks Show

  • Steady Leadership from Breanna Stewart

Game 2 vs the Valkyries

  • What the Absence of Jonquel Jones Revealed

  • Sabrina Ionescu's dominance on offense...

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May 27, 2025 37 mins

Felicia and François dive into the Liberty’s back-to-back wins over Chicago and Indiana, unpacking what they signal about the team’s ceiling and the gaps that remain:

- A Tale of Two Games

- Natasha Cloud's Leadership

- Kennedy Burke Breakout

- Jonquel Jones: The most underrated star in the league?

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May 20, 2025 42 mins

Felicia and François discuss the New York Liberty’s season opener of their 2025 WNBA season against the Las Vegas Aces:

  • What happened in the offseason
  • The new Five-Out offense of the Liberty
  • Natasha Cloud's Fit is Perfect
  • The Liberty's versatility and depth
  • Kennedy Burke - The X-Factor
  • Potential rivals: The Lynx, the Aces and the Fever?

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Felicia and François discuss the New York Liberty's nail-biting victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, securing their first title in franchise history:

  • Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu’s shooting woes put the Liberty’s title hopes at risk
  • Kayla Thornton and Satou Sabally ignited the revolt and sparked the comeback
  • Jonquel Jones dominated the paint and claimed the Finals MVP trophy
  • Breanna Stewart and S...
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October 17, 2024 31 mins

Felicia and François break down the New York Liberty’s incredible Game 3 win against Minnesota in the 2024 WNBA Finals, highlighting key performances, pivotal moments, and what to expect in Game 4.

Headlines:

  • Sabrina Ionescu came clutch in money time, while Breanna Stewart carried the team
  • Minnesota landed the first punch with an aggressive defense
  • Vandersloot and Nyara Sabally made the difference coming off the bench
  • Alanna Sm...
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Felicia and François discuss the New York Liberty’s Game 2 win against the Minnesota Lynx in the 2024 WNBA Finals:

  • Queen Bee: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, MVP of the game
  • Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu find their flow on offense
  • Sabrina Ionescu's improved defense throughout the playoffs
  • Stewie: a defensive mastermind and a blueprint for study
  • The decisive 12-0 Liberty run, highlighted by Leonie Fiebich’s clutch three
  • What to e...
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