Episodes

  • Top of the Key: Expansion? In My League?

    Top of the Key: Expansion? In My League?
    Jul 3 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back with a big episode with some even bigger news. First, the league has officially announced THREE new expansion leagues that will be up and running by 2030. It was done in typical WNBA fashion, and it raises the question now for where they should expand next (the south!). Next, they get into the Liberty injury issues plaguing the team, and how Jonquel Jones is incredibly underrated. They have some breaking Aces news, with trades and waivers, and they also discuss the DeWanna Bonner/Indiana Fever drama which came out of nowhere so fast. Finally, they talk about Sabrina Ionescu's statements about wanting to spend her career in New York, and why that makes perfect sense. They also talk about Caitlin Clark's injury issues this year and why it might be a little concerning if they continue. And why the Sky is such a uniquely terrible organization. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Top of the Key: WNBA Fight Night

    Top of the Key: WNBA Fight Night
    Jun 23 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back and there are officially no more undefeated teams this season. The Liberty and Lynx have both suffered a loss but they still look to be the clear strongest teams in the league. On the other side, the Sky and Wings are battling for biggest disappointments this season. Next, they discuss the Aces odd, disappointing season and how the mighty have fallen. Jewell Loyd in particular is looking like last season wasn't an aberration but just the new her. They also discuss the weird Li Yeuru trade situation and how unrealistic certain expectations may have been for her. Finally, they get into the Storm investigation that wasn't and a missed meme opportunity. There's also even more major injuries, including more ACL injuries, and how that is leading to more discussion about extending the season instead of just cramming more games into the schedule as is. And finally they touch on the Sun-Fever beef and how hilarious it is. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Top of the Key: Another Season, Another Discourse

    Top of the Key: Another Season, Another Discourse
    May 29 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back with their first podcast of the (real) W season. They begin by talking about how fantastic the LIberty have been thus far, and how their additions have amplified the teams bonafides. They also discuss the disappointment thus far of the Aces, and the pesky (and kinda good?) Mystics. Next, they talk about the Wings and Sun and the different disappointments they've been thus far. The Sparks are building something, the Mercury feel unsustainable. And the Lynx are every bit as good as they were last season, remaining in the undisputed top-tier of the league. In the final segments, they start with the Valks who sure are Valking. The Dream are doing as expected but in a fun way. The Storm are a bit better than their offseason vibes would've led one to believe, and the Sky and Fever are once again locked into irritating and (at times) disgusting discourse. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Top of the Key: Sun is Setting in Uncasville

    Top of the Key: Sun is Setting in Uncasville
    May 15 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back with the last preseason episode. They begin with some general news. The Liberty made some moves, suspending contracts, exercising options. There's some college news, a lot of injury news, and more developments in the Aces discrimination lawsuit. Next, they discuss the breaking news of a potential sale of the Connecticut Sun. It's been a few years since the last team sale, and team values have skyrocketed since then. There's also the added layer of near-certain relocation should the control sale happen, so Grace and Thomas look at those possibilities too. Finally, ESPN put out an article about the CBA negotiations and any chance Grace and Thomas get to spend a half hour on the CBA, they take. They break down what the players want, what the owners want, where compromise will be easy and what issues may prove to be sticking points. They also bring up a few issues they'd personally like to see addressed, with Thomas proving very passionate about one in particular. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Top of the Key: Training Camp Week 1

    Top of the Key: Training Camp Week 1
    May 3 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back with the second part of their 2025 WNBA team previews. They start with the Aces who feel different than years past, with a bench still full of question marks but in a more interesting way. And the Sparks, who feel better than last year, with a lot of young talent that could help propel the team quickly. Next, the Minnesota Lynx mostly stood pat, but standing pat as the second seed last year means they're still very, very good. And the Liberty made one major addition that may actually make them a better team than last year, at least on paper.In the final sement, they start with the Phoenix Mercury who are somehow more top-heavy than last year. Then they talk about the Seattle Storm, which have some very good players but a still odd roster construction and noticeably worse vibes than this time last year. And finally the Washington Mystics, whose youth movement may make them fun and pesky, if not good. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Top of the Key: Mystics Crash Out

    Top of the Key: Mystics Crash Out
    Apr 28 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back post-WNBA draft. Paige BUeckers went first, obviously, the mystics had a great draft too. Some notable jumps, some notable falls, and the end of the Sedona Prince draft saga was incredibly satisfying in the opinion of this show. Next, they begin with their 2025 team previews. The Atlanta Dream have a bunch of good players but the team's overall build does have a pretty clear ceiling, while still probably being better than last year. The Chicago Sky have put together a good roster, and the drafting of Hailey Van Lith is exciting, but they have some notable deficiencies that will keep them from truly ascending. And the Connecticut Sun...well, they can probably look forward to being in the mix for JuJU Watkins in a few years. The next part of this week's team previews starts with the Dallas WIngs. They obviously had the advantage of drafting first overall, and getting a generational player in Paige Bueckers, but they also put a lot of good work into building a great roster to put around her and will probably be a mid-tier playoff contender. THe Golden State Valkyries have some good young talent but they're shaping up to be like most first-year expansion teams and aiming for the lottery instead of the playoffs. And Grace and Thomas discuss what the real expectations might be of the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston notwithstanding. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Top of the Key: March Sadness

    Top of the Key: March Sadness
    Apr 14 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back and are creeping towards the WNBA season. First, they talk about the Final Four and the Championship game for March Madness. Three games, and three beatdowns. South Carolina was a machine, but UConn was a monster. They discuss what this potentially meant to this UConn squad and also how much fun the Bird and Taurasi Show is. Next, they get into the WNBA Draft this week. There's a clear first overall pick, but the rest is kinda up in the air, both with players and teams. It's not as much of a name brand draft as last year, either. And there's one potential pick who is a scandal (or scandals) waiting to happen for whatever team decides she's worth the risk. Finally, they cover some general women's basketball news. There's a retirement, some Hall of Fame elections, pregnancy, and a docuseries. Plus, Unrivaled continues to impress with how it treats its players, which of course leads to a bit of CBA discussion, as hardly a week can go by without discussing the CBA. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at totkpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Top of the Key: Mid-March Madness Madness

    Top of the Key: Mid-March Madness Madness
    Apr 5 2025
    Grace and Thomas are back in the midst of a wild March Madness so far. THey begin by talking about the tournament itself. THe crazy games, the unfortunate injury to JuJu Watkins, and the now-set Final Four. Who's going to win? Well, it's anyone's guess in a pretty even group. Next, they get into the draft drama thus far. Azzi Fudd is taking an extra year, which is not super surprising. Olivia MIles taking one is however, and it's compounded by her transferring out of Notre Dame. LSU could lose some major firepower, too. Paige Bueckers is definitely entering the draft, but the field behind her is much more muddy now. Finally, there's some WNBA news to get into. The Liberty dominated the WNBA news week once again, first announcing their state of the art $80 million facility to be opened in 2027. They also re-signed Stewie (finally), and lost Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for the lion's share of the season. And the Sparks announced the retirement of Candace Parker's number this June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins