The WNBA Finals are bringing the basketball, the drama and plenty of opinions - and we've got a lot to say.

We're looking beyond the court as women's sports continue to take over bigger stages. From Atlanta playing at State Farm Arena to Arsenal and PSG's stadium conversations, we discuss what these moves mean for the future of women's sports.

Additionally, we're getting into the conversation surrounding Gabby Williams, the expectations placed on female athletes and whether fans, creators and the media are allowing unnecessary drama to overshadow the basketball itself.

Plus, we've added some bonus reactions to Games 5 and 6!

Bigger crowds, bigger platforms and bigger conversations. But is the coverage growing in the right direction?

The WNBA may be across the pond, but the obsession is very much alive over here.

This week, we're joined by London-based WNBA content creator BasketRach!

From late-night tip-offs and building a basketball community in the UK to finding your voice on social media, we're getting into what it's really like creating WNBA content from this side of the Atlantic.

And with the WNBA Finals just around the corner, we've got plenty to say. We're breaking down the Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries matchup and making some bold predictions.

The playoffs are HERE and we’re getting into everything that’s caught our eye so far - the biggest storylines, standout performances, teams making noise and the questions we still have heading into the next stretch.

This week, we're also talking Caitlin Clark’s brand-new Nike signature shoe. What actually makes people buy a basketball shoe? Does the athlete matter more than the shoe itself? And what does it mean for women’s basketball to have more and more players getting their own signature sneakers?

Plus, we’re talking The Pondys - HATP’s community-voted end-of-season awards - and putting our own takes to the test.

Playoffs, shoes, awards and a few opinions we’re probably going to have to defend.

We're back!

In this episode, Gracie, Kate and Victoria debrief the trip: the nerves of our first media accreditation, what it was like stepping behind the scenes, the stories we couldn't fit into a post and the people who made Berlin so special.

The Washington Mystics are young, chaotic and suddenly right in the middle of the playoff conversation.

This week, local Mystics fan Falon Turner joins Gracie and Kate to break down one of the most exciting young teams in the WNBA. We talk about Washington’s recent run, their playoff chances, the arrival of Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and why Rori Harmon might be one of the most underrated bench players in the league.

We also get Falon’s perspective on following the Mystics from DC before finding out what officially counts as Young Ho Behaviour.

The rebuild might be moving a little faster than expected…

The Sun Are Moving to Houston… So What Happens to Connecticut?

The Connecticut Sun are heading to Houston - and for fans who have spent years supporting the team, that news hits differently.

This week on Hoops Across the Pond, we’re joined by local fan Kate (@notkatesports) to talk about the proposed move, what the franchise has meant to supporters in the state and what it feels like to watch a team with such a strong local identity prepare to leave.

We get into the emotional side of relocation, what Connecticut could lose, what Houston stands to gain, and whether a move like this can ever be viewed purely as a business decision.

☀️ A difficult conversation about fandom, identity and what happens when the business of basketball collides with the people who love it most.

The W is getting bigger 👀🏀

Victoria is back on Hoops Across the Pond and this week we're talking all things WNBA expansion following the arrival of the Cleveland Sirens - a particularly exciting one for Victoria as the league officially comes to her hometown.

We break down what Sirens could mean for the city, what makes an expansion franchise successful, how quickly the WNBA should continue to grow, and what we'd want to see from the Sirens as they build their identity. Plus, with the USA World Cup squad being announced, we get into the selections, surprises and what we're expecting from Team USA.

Then in the second half, we're joined by Eleanor Hynson, a footballer from New Mexico who crossed the pond to play with i2i International Soccer Academy while studying at a University in Newcastle. ⚽🇺🇸🇬🇧

Eleanor takes us inside the reality of moving from the US to the UK as a student-athlete, the huge differences between American and British college sports, what each system could learn from the other - and, as a more casual WNBA viewer, gives us an outsider's perspective on the league.

Two sports. Two countries. One very Hoops Across the Pond episode.

Welcome to the first edition of Victoria Means Business - our new series exploring the business, branding and future of women's basketball with Victoria Stinson.

Fresh from WNBA All-Star Weekend, Victoria takes us behind the scenes of one of the biggest weekends on the women's basketball calendar. From industry panels and creator events to athlete wellness conversations and networking opportunities, we discuss why All-Star Weekend has become so much more than just a showcase on the court.

We also dive into:
- Why the WNBA is thriving beyond basketball
- The importance of authentic brand partnerships and community-building
- What spaces like Unrivaled Coffee Club say about the future of fan engagement
- Meeting creators, founders and businesses investing in women's basketball
- The evolving conversation around athlete wellness, cannabis policy and player rights

Plus, Victoria shares her experience at the Minnesota Lynx game earlier in the week. We discuss Olivia Miles' impact, the Lynx's incredible chemistry and why this group looks like one of the league's most complete teams.

Whether you're interested in basketball, business or the future of women's sports, this episode takes you beyond the box score and into the conversations shaping the game.