Join Lauren and Jacki G as they celebrate the historic 30th season of the WNBA and the explosive growth of the NWSL — unpacking team dynamics, rising stars, and the powerful stories redefining what it means to be a woman in professional sports. From track legend Allyson Felix returning to compete at 42, to athletes proving motherhood and elite performance aren't mutually exclusive, this episode is packed with inspiration, analysis, and real talk on the evolution of women's sports — on and off the field.

In this episode:

• WNBA Season 30 — early standouts, team performances, and what's shaping this landmark season
• Motherhood in Pro Sports — how players like Allyson Felix and Sophia Wilson are rewriting the playbook on pregnancy, postpartum, and athletic longevity
• NWSL's Rise — franchise valuations, economic growth, and why women's soccer is one of the hottest investments in sports right now
• Talent Pipelines — college basketball, youth soccer, and the next generation of women's sports stars
• Mentorship & Community — how human connection fuels career development, workforce adaptability, and inclusive sports culture
• Mental Resilience & Daily Habits — fitness routines, mindset strategies, and sustainable habits for athletes and everyday women alike

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 📖 Atomic Habits by James Clear
• 🏃‍♀️ Allyson Felix's Cycle of Resilience & Reinvention
• 🏀 WNBA Official Website
• ⚽ NWSL Official Website
• 🎙️ Voice & Sport Mentorship Program

Chapters:

• 00:00 — Season kickoff: Celebrating 30 years of the WNBA, preseason highlights, and standout players to watch
• 04:13 — The new era: young talent, rookie vs. vet dynamics, and the growth of women's soccer in the US
• 10:51 — Viewership growth, the future of women's sports broadcasting, and Allyson Felix's comeback
• 13:12 — Motherhood in elite sport: mental resilience, pregnancy, postpartum, and redefining athletic longevity
• 18:20 — Supporting women athletes beyond their playing days: careers, brands, and the economics of the NWSL
• 26:10 — Mentorship, community-building, daily habits, and empowering the next generation of women in sports

Lauren Duletzke and Jacki G break down every team's roster moves, free agency strategy, and what it all means for the future of women's sports.

From A'ja Wilson dominating Las Vegas to the New York Liberty building a dynasty, we go team-by-team through the 2024 WNBA landscape. Plus — the NCAA transfer portal is reshaping college basketball, and we're unpacking exactly how player movement is changing team identity at every level.

And the business story? Women's sports revenue is on a trajectory no one can ignore. We dig into the Deloitte data, what brands are finally getting right about women's sports marketing, and why 2026 is the inflection point.

In this episode:

• WNBA team-by-team roster and free agency breakdown
• How the NCAA transfer portal is reshaping college basketball
• Women's sports revenue growth predictions and what the Deloitte report reveals
• WNBA expansion teams — Portland and Toronto's potential
• The evolution of women's sports media and marketing
• Coaches corner: keeping joy alive in youth sports development

🏀 RESOURCES MENTIONED

• WNBA Official Site → https://www.wnba.com/
• Deloitte Women's Sports Revenue Report → https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/women-s-sports-market-growth.html
• Prime Video WNBA Coverage → https://primevideo.com/wnba
• NCAA Transfer Portal → https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/transfer-portal
• The Devil Wears Prada (2024) → https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12345678/

CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Natasha Cloud & Opening Takes
• 00:22 WNBA Free Agency & Roster Overview
• 03:51 Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky Breakdown
• 06:21 Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings Analysis
• 09:09 Golden State Valkyries, Indiana Fever Roster Moves
• 12:11 Las Vegas Aces, LA Sparks Deep Dive
• 14:27 Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty Breakdown
• 17:43 Phoenix Mercury: What's Next?
• 19:00 Portland & Toronto Expansion Teams
• 20:10 Seattle Storm & Washington Mystics: Rising Contenders
• 21:30 WNBA Marketing Evolution & Media Deals
• 23:10 NCAA Transfer Portal: College Basketball's New Reality
• 26:53 How Player Transfers Are Changing College Identity
• 27:45 Women's Sports Revenue Growth & Business Predictions
• 29:35 Diverse Voices in Sports Media 31:26 The Devil Wears Prada 2024 Discussion
• 35:26 Coaches Corner: Retaining Joy in Youth Sports

📲 FOLLOW THE HOSTS:
Lauren → https://instagram.com/laurenduletzke
Jacki G → https://instagram.com/jackig

🎙️ ABOUT THE CLICK CLACK SHOW:
The Click Clack Show is your go-to podcast for bold conversations about women's sports, leadership, culture, and everything in between. New episodes dropping regularly — subscribe so you never miss one!

The 2026 WNBA Draft just happened — and we have thoughts.

🏀 Lauren Duletzke and Jacki G break down everything you missed: the top picks, the team strategies, the fashion moments that actually made a statement, and the deeper conversations nobody else is having about women's basketball right now. From injury comeback stories to the fight for women's health rights, to what marketability really means for women athletes in 2026 — this episode goes there. Whether you're a die-hard WNBA fan or just waking up to how important this moment is for women's sports, this one's for you.

🕐 SHOW NOTES

• 00:00 Introduction and WNBA Draft Excitement
• 02:57 Fashion Highlights from the Draft
• 05:58 Draft Picks and Team Strategies
• 08:47 Marketability and Player Development
• 11:59 Top Draft Picks Analysis
• 15:04 Coaching and Player Relationships
• 17:59 Impact of UCLA Players in the Draft
• 25:05 Raven Johnson's Draft Journey 31:08 The Comeback Class: Overcoming Injuries
• 40:03 Women's Health — The Fight for Rights and Access
• 49:50 Empowering Women: Unity and Support

📲 FOLLOW THE HOSTS:
Lauren → https://instagram.com/laurenduletzke
Jacki G → https://instagram.com/jackig

🎙️ ABOUT THE CLICK CLACK SHOW:
The Click Clack Show is your go-to podcast for bold conversations about women's sports, leadership, culture, and everything in between. New episodes dropping regularly — subscribe so you never miss one!