We Got Next Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/we-got-next We’re fans of the women’s game – the athletes, styles, moves, sneaks, and memes. We approach this podcast as fans and social justice advocates. We will uplift and center those who identify as women, and who are changing the game, on and off the court, the field, the pitch, the pool, and more. We will especially uplift those who identify as women of color, and/or gay, femme, queer, non-binary, and transgender. We uphold workers over corporate greed, inclusivity and accessibility over exclusion, and equality over supremacy. This is a safe space where we will learn and grow together as a community rooted in joy. © 2026 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 2ac7b66d-d487-5b1d-ad67-2dbf9eaac0e1 no Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield en Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:58:42 -0700 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:05 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/oWC0RIOPFLqCGuV4BRQmdQIhmvgP7Man-flXem962BA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZmJj/OGI1NWNkZjE4MTEw/NzczOTUzYzE3YjE1/YjA5MS5wbmc.jpg We Got Next episodic Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez We’re fans of the women’s game – the athletes, styles, moves, sneaks, and memes. We approach this podcast as fans and social justice advocates. We will uplift and center those who identify as women, and who are changing the game, on and off the court, the field, the pitch, the pool, and more. We will especially uplift those who identify as women of color, and/or gay, femme, queer, non-binary, and transgender. We uphold workers over corporate greed, inclusivity and accessibility over exclusion, and equality over supremacy. This is a safe space where we will learn and grow together as a community rooted in joy. We’re fans of the women’s game – the athletes, styles, moves, sneaks, and memes. women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL Filiberto Nolasco Gomez, Michelle Hatfield info@wegotnextpod.org No Yes Valkyries finally dismantle the Lynx, World Cup excitement, End of WNBA season predictions 1 1 14 14 Valkyries finally dismantle the Lynx, World Cup excitement, End of WNBA season predictions full addacef8-33a0-41b4-ba68-acbad104f006 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a964584f HOLY BUCKETS!  We relive the Valkyries’ franchise signature win against Minnesota (FINALLY). Michelle has an epiphany about Angel Reese’s Mebounds. Newly unemployed former produce clerk, Filiberto shares what rotting bags of salad have in common with today’s WNBA. And the WPBL has some explaining to do.


Show notes

2:05 -  Angel Reese – ESPN article, Reese passes the ball to herself with the Mebounds

5:08 - WNBA all star weekend – SF!!!

14:50 - Sydney Taylor’s glorious shots to beat the Valkyries.

18:29 - Each one of those cinematic steals. All Minnesota turnovers.

30:37 - Tiffany Hayes’ smooth scoring. 

35:53 - Strength of Schedule according to Tankathon.

39:08 - Race to the bottom for posting in a stacked 2027 draft. 

47:48 - Examples of Bargaining for the Common Good Demands.

52:40 - The Defector piece, The New Women’s Pro Baseball League Offers Hope—And Frustrations
57:27 - WPBL Board member lawsuit! 

]]> HOLY BUCKETS!  We relive the Valkyries’ franchise signature win against Minnesota (FINALLY). Michelle has an epiphany about Angel Reese’s Mebounds. Newly unemployed former produce clerk, Filiberto shares what rotting bags of salad have in common with today’s WNBA. And the WPBL has some explaining to do.


Show notes

2:05 -  Angel Reese – ESPN article, Reese passes the ball to herself with the Mebounds

5:08 - WNBA all star weekend – SF!!!

14:50 - Sydney Taylor’s glorious shots to beat the Valkyries.

18:29 - Each one of those cinematic steals. All Minnesota turnovers.

30:37 - Tiffany Hayes’ smooth scoring. 

35:53 - Strength of Schedule according to Tankathon.

39:08 - Race to the bottom for posting in a stacked 2027 draft. 

47:48 - Examples of Bargaining for the Common Good Demands.

52:40 - The Defector piece, The New Women’s Pro Baseball League Offers Hope—And Frustrations
57:27 - WPBL Board member lawsuit! 

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:05:58 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3640 HOLY BUCKETS!  We relive the Valkyries’ franchise signature win against Minnesota (FINALLY). Michelle has an epiphany about Angel Reese’s Mebounds. Newly unemployed former produce clerk, Filiberto shares what rotting bags of salad have in common with today’s WNBA. And the WPBL has some explaining to do.


Show notes

2:05 -  Angel Reese – ESPN article, Reese passes the ball to herself with the Mebounds

5:08 - WNBA all star weekend – SF!!!

14:50 - Sydney Taylor’s glorious shots to beat the Valkyries.

18:29 - Each one of those cinematic steals. All Minnesota turnovers.

30:37 - Tiffany Hayes’ smooth scoring. 

35:53 - Strength of Schedule according to Tankathon.

39:08 - Race to the bottom for posting in a stacked 2027 draft. 

47:48 - Examples of Bargaining for the Common Good Demands.

52:40 - The Defector piece, The New Women’s Pro Baseball League Offers Hope—And Frustrations
57:27 - WPBL Board member lawsuit! 

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Is professional women’s hockey in peril? Valkyries celebrate mascot’s birthday in style and on a win streak 1 1 13 13 Is professional women’s hockey in peril? Valkyries celebrate mascot’s birthday in style and on a win streak full abdc5b66-f88b-4793-9292-4c02f4cca405 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e07b7dc5 Ditch the bro-centric sports pages for these apps that track women’s sports scores and schedules, Run with the Budz in Seattle, a Young Mystics team tries to take down the champs, Valkyries hold on to the number two seed with a 3-0 stretch, Why is Gabby Williams doing a sideways wax-on, wax-off?


5:22 – SheScoresSports.app and Bet On Her Collective

9:58 – Watch Run Budz run.

22:11 – Gabby Williams arms down fingers up!

Check out all her steals but the first one really speaks to it.

40:15 – Mark Walter shady deal investigation. 

45:15 – Walter using a third party to validate that deal. 

42:59 – Violet’s birthday vibe.

53:41 – Say hello to SJ Sharkie.

54:28 – Bay Area mascots celebrate Violet’s birthday.

]]> Ditch the bro-centric sports pages for these apps that track women’s sports scores and schedules, Run with the Budz in Seattle, a Young Mystics team tries to take down the champs, Valkyries hold on to the number two seed with a 3-0 stretch, Why is Gabby Williams doing a sideways wax-on, wax-off?


5:22 – SheScoresSports.app and Bet On Her Collective

9:58 – Watch Run Budz run.

22:11 – Gabby Williams arms down fingers up!

Check out all her steals but the first one really speaks to it.

40:15 – Mark Walter shady deal investigation. 

45:15 – Walter using a third party to validate that deal. 

42:59 – Violet’s birthday vibe.

53:41 – Say hello to SJ Sharkie.

54:28 – Bay Area mascots celebrate Violet’s birthday.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:39:43 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3384 Ditch the bro-centric sports pages for these apps that track women’s sports scores and schedules, Run with the Budz in Seattle, a Young Mystics team tries to take down the champs, Valkyries hold on to the number two seed with a 3-0 stretch, Why is Gabby Williams doing a sideways wax-on, wax-off?


5:22 – SheScoresSports.app and Bet On Her Collective

9:58 – Watch Run Budz run.

22:11 – Gabby Williams arms down fingers up!

Check out all her steals but the first one really speaks to it.

40:15 – Mark Walter shady deal investigation. 

45:15 – Walter using a third party to validate that deal. 

42:59 – Violet’s birthday vibe.

53:41 – Say hello to SJ Sharkie.

54:28 – Bay Area mascots celebrate Violet’s birthday.

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Women’s pro baseball returns, Valkyries resume after All-Star break, WNBA trade deadline breakdown 1 1 12 12 Women’s pro baseball returns, Valkyries resume after All-Star break, WNBA trade deadline breakdown full fd6176d7-c672-4cfd-bdb2-d992a2d25859 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97ca2121 Lots of great women’s sports to uplift, from Women’s Professional Baseball League opening weekend to She Weekend’s reverberating vibes to Nneka Ogwumike’s new scoring title to a fantastically entertaining WNBA All-Star weekend to the Valkyries hitting grind time of the season, and finally, Filiberto wonders why Valkyries fans were trippin over Kelsey Plum at trade deadline.

Show notes

9:43 – Maybelle Blair and her mascot.

12:38 – Bren Hucks’ She Weekend diary.

20:06 – Raising the Bar: Guidelines for Respectful Media Coverage in Women’s Athletics

20:30 – Nneka Ogwumike becomes L.A. Sparks all-time leading scorer.

47:54 – Valkyries stealing the ball a lot from Toronto.

]]> Lots of great women’s sports to uplift, from Women’s Professional Baseball League opening weekend to She Weekend’s reverberating vibes to Nneka Ogwumike’s new scoring title to a fantastically entertaining WNBA All-Star weekend to the Valkyries hitting grind time of the season, and finally, Filiberto wonders why Valkyries fans were trippin over Kelsey Plum at trade deadline.

Show notes

9:43 – Maybelle Blair and her mascot.

12:38 – Bren Hucks’ She Weekend diary.

20:06 – Raising the Bar: Guidelines for Respectful Media Coverage in Women’s Athletics

20:30 – Nneka Ogwumike becomes L.A. Sparks all-time leading scorer.

47:54 – Valkyries stealing the ball a lot from Toronto.

]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:47:17 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3167 Lots of great women’s sports to uplift, from Women’s Professional Baseball League opening weekend to She Weekend’s reverberating vibes to Nneka Ogwumike’s new scoring title to a fantastically entertaining WNBA All-Star weekend to the Valkyries hitting grind time of the season, and finally, Filiberto wonders why Valkyries fans were trippin over Kelsey Plum at trade deadline.

Show notes

9:43 – Maybelle Blair and her mascot.

12:38 – Bren Hucks’ She Weekend diary.

20:06 – Raising the Bar: Guidelines for Respectful Media Coverage in Women’s Athletics

20:30 – Nneka Ogwumike becomes L.A. Sparks all-time leading scorer.

47:54 – Valkyries stealing the ball a lot from Toronto.

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield WPBL team identity perfection, Valkyries notch WNBA-leading seven game win streak, Highlighting the misogyny, racism, and transphobia behind the disingenuous move to ‘protect women’s sports’ 1 1 11 11 WPBL team identity perfection, Valkyries notch WNBA-leading seven game win streak, Highlighting the misogyny, racism, and transphobia behind the disingenuous move to ‘protect women’s sports’ full c19c8dd6-c92c-430f-896b-e9a4c3ed969d https://share.transistor.fm/s/207a0513 Michelle and Filiberto hand out flowers to Women’s Pro Baseball League founding team names, review the Valkyries’ latest win streak and ascension to top three standing in the WNBA, hype the WNBA All Star selections, and expose the lies, fearmongering, and selfish attempts to bully Black, queer, and trans athletes.

Show notes


5:49 – Michelle was off.  Her name is Diana Nyad and she is amazing.

6:18 – Lady rower Kelsey Pfendler’s record-setting journey across the mid-Pacific.

8:25 – Women’s Pro Baseball History Happening.

9:44 – Robin Roberts Stadium is in Springfield, Illinois.

10:00 – Project B Info. Slight paywall. Read fast! 

16:00 – WNBA All Star Players

17:35 – Some all stars received less support from players than fans and media

37:00 – LA Fitness at midnight. Or 3 am. 

39:42 – Valkyries keeping opposing star players in check.

45:11 – Veronica driving to the basket to seal the win against Connecticut.

51:10 – The problem with Congress.

58:04 – Due to a recording error, Filiberto’s Mira Homies will not appear this episode!  Remember, he was hella tired and could not rerecord.

]]> Michelle and Filiberto hand out flowers to Women’s Pro Baseball League founding team names, review the Valkyries’ latest win streak and ascension to top three standing in the WNBA, hype the WNBA All Star selections, and expose the lies, fearmongering, and selfish attempts to bully Black, queer, and trans athletes.

Show notes


5:49 – Michelle was off.  Her name is Diana Nyad and she is amazing.

6:18 – Lady rower Kelsey Pfendler’s record-setting journey across the mid-Pacific.

8:25 – Women’s Pro Baseball History Happening.

9:44 – Robin Roberts Stadium is in Springfield, Illinois.

10:00 – Project B Info. Slight paywall. Read fast! 

16:00 – WNBA All Star Players

17:35 – Some all stars received less support from players than fans and media

37:00 – LA Fitness at midnight. Or 3 am. 

39:42 – Valkyries keeping opposing star players in check.

45:11 – Veronica driving to the basket to seal the win against Connecticut.

51:10 – The problem with Congress.

58:04 – Due to a recording error, Filiberto’s Mira Homies will not appear this episode!  Remember, he was hella tired and could not rerecord.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:05:37 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3499 Michelle and Filiberto hand out flowers to Women’s Pro Baseball League founding team names, review the Valkyries’ latest win streak and ascension to top three standing in the WNBA, hype the WNBA All Star selections, and expose the lies, fearmongering, and selfish attempts to bully Black, queer, and trans athletes.

Show notes


5:49 – Michelle was off.  Her name is Diana Nyad and she is amazing.

6:18 – Lady rower Kelsey Pfendler’s record-setting journey across the mid-Pacific.

8:25 – Women’s Pro Baseball History Happening.

9:44 – Robin Roberts Stadium is in Springfield, Illinois.

10:00 – Project B Info. Slight paywall. Read fast! 

16:00 – WNBA All Star Players

17:35 – Some all stars received less support from players than fans and media

37:00 – LA Fitness at midnight. Or 3 am. 

39:42 – Valkyries keeping opposing star players in check.

45:11 – Veronica driving to the basket to seal the win against Connecticut.

51:10 – The problem with Congress.

58:04 – Due to a recording error, Filiberto’s Mira Homies will not appear this episode!  Remember, he was hella tired and could not rerecord.

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Celebrating Pride, Valkyries go 3-0 last week, Assessing the WNBA’s first half 1 1 10 10 Celebrating Pride, Valkyries go 3-0 last week, Assessing the WNBA’s first half full 4ac6b430-651e-4e89-a3d6-1290129a4aee https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae62c02b The Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta twice and New York Liberty on an excellent home stand against top teams; Filiberto and Michelle highlight Kiah Stokes’ monster blocks, Kaila Charles’ off-the-bench athletics, and Gabby Williams’ playmaking; we reflect on the best ways for cis hetero allies to uplift and support Pride.

Show notes:

2:00 – Fili meant Friday and SUNDAY.

15:50 – Valkyries holding opponents’ star players to game lows.

18:51 – Best crab and oysters: Anchor Oyster Bar.

21:18 - Gabby Williams with a decisive late game steal

22:30 – Kiah Stokes’ block party vs Atlanta Dream June 26.

25:21 – Two back to the basket moves from Ceci  Late in the first and halfway through the second and 

34:19 – Kaitlyn Chen using a referee as a screen.

36:12 – 2022 WNBA All-Star Game MVP trophy goes to Kelsey Plum.  It’s ummmm, uh, a little underwhelming.

41:16 – Golden State’s attempted three pointers ranks them #1 in the WNBA at 30.9.

]]> The Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta twice and New York Liberty on an excellent home stand against top teams; Filiberto and Michelle highlight Kiah Stokes’ monster blocks, Kaila Charles’ off-the-bench athletics, and Gabby Williams’ playmaking; we reflect on the best ways for cis hetero allies to uplift and support Pride.

Show notes:

2:00 – Fili meant Friday and SUNDAY.

15:50 – Valkyries holding opponents’ star players to game lows.

18:51 – Best crab and oysters: Anchor Oyster Bar.

21:18 - Gabby Williams with a decisive late game steal

22:30 – Kiah Stokes’ block party vs Atlanta Dream June 26.

25:21 – Two back to the basket moves from Ceci  Late in the first and halfway through the second and 

34:19 – Kaitlyn Chen using a referee as a screen.

36:12 – 2022 WNBA All-Star Game MVP trophy goes to Kelsey Plum.  It’s ummmm, uh, a little underwhelming.

41:16 – Golden State’s attempted three pointers ranks them #1 in the WNBA at 30.9.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:33:42 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3080 The Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta twice and New York Liberty on an excellent home stand against top teams; Filiberto and Michelle highlight Kiah Stokes’ monster blocks, Kaila Charles’ off-the-bench athletics, and Gabby Williams’ playmaking; we reflect on the best ways for cis hetero allies to uplift and support Pride.

Show notes:

2:00 – Fili meant Friday and SUNDAY.

15:50 – Valkyries holding opponents’ star players to game lows.

18:51 – Best crab and oysters: Anchor Oyster Bar.

21:18 - Gabby Williams with a decisive late game steal

22:30 – Kiah Stokes’ block party vs Atlanta Dream June 26.

25:21 – Two back to the basket moves from Ceci  Late in the first and halfway through the second and 

34:19 – Kaitlyn Chen using a referee as a screen.

36:12 – 2022 WNBA All-Star Game MVP trophy goes to Kelsey Plum.  It’s ummmm, uh, a little underwhelming.

41:16 – Golden State’s attempted three pointers ranks them #1 in the WNBA at 30.9.

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Joyous Juneteenth, Filiberto’s family’s first Valkyries game, Nneka Ogwumike is why we love sports! 1 1 9 9 Joyous Juneteenth, Filiberto’s family’s first Valkyries game, Nneka Ogwumike is why we love sports! full 2438aabe-4ae5-4aa9-8d76-92e25089a4d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec962ad2 Big ups to all the Juneteenth and Pride events across the women sports world, PWHL San Jose drafts Laila Edwards!, We introduce Filiberto’s family to Balhalla, Valkyries beat Dallas then struggle against Minnesota and Vegas, Nneka Ogwumike’s walk off three-pointer helps WNBA celebrate 30 years and honors the women who paved the way


Show notes:

2:28 – PWHL San Jose team drafts Laila Edwards!

7:45 – A’ja Wilson’s thoughts on WNBA expanding season to 50 regular season games 

9:00 – It’s the INDIANA Fever. I kept saying Indianapolis for some reason.

12:35 – Dawn Staley on hand to watch 7 South Carolina alumni at Indiana-Atlanta game 

20:45 – LA Sparks superfan Leslie Jones lurking 

24:59 – Paige Bueckers on Kaitlyn Chen’s layup game 

30:25 – Family time at Valkyries game 

40:01 – Courtney Williams trolling Valkyries fans trolling Courtney Williams 

40:33 – Start booing opponents! 

44:20 – Valkyries schedule 

47:36 – Maybe this for craw?  

48:02 – Original WNBA tipoff was between LA’s Lisa Leslie and NY’s Kym Hampton  

50:00 – Nneka Ogwumike’s winning shot 

51:56 – Nneka Ogwumike tears up over the WNBA’s legacy 

55:39 – Madame president 

]]> Big ups to all the Juneteenth and Pride events across the women sports world, PWHL San Jose drafts Laila Edwards!, We introduce Filiberto’s family to Balhalla, Valkyries beat Dallas then struggle against Minnesota and Vegas, Nneka Ogwumike’s walk off three-pointer helps WNBA celebrate 30 years and honors the women who paved the way


Show notes:

2:28 – PWHL San Jose team drafts Laila Edwards!

7:45 – A’ja Wilson’s thoughts on WNBA expanding season to 50 regular season games 

9:00 – It’s the INDIANA Fever. I kept saying Indianapolis for some reason.

12:35 – Dawn Staley on hand to watch 7 South Carolina alumni at Indiana-Atlanta game 

20:45 – LA Sparks superfan Leslie Jones lurking 

24:59 – Paige Bueckers on Kaitlyn Chen’s layup game 

30:25 – Family time at Valkyries game 

40:01 – Courtney Williams trolling Valkyries fans trolling Courtney Williams 

40:33 – Start booing opponents! 

44:20 – Valkyries schedule 

47:36 – Maybe this for craw?  

48:02 – Original WNBA tipoff was between LA’s Lisa Leslie and NY’s Kym Hampton  

50:00 – Nneka Ogwumike’s winning shot 

51:56 – Nneka Ogwumike tears up over the WNBA’s legacy 

55:39 – Madame president 

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:42:54 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3536 Big ups to all the Juneteenth and Pride events across the women sports world, PWHL San Jose drafts Laila Edwards!, We introduce Filiberto’s family to Balhalla, Valkyries beat Dallas then struggle against Minnesota and Vegas, Nneka Ogwumike’s walk off three-pointer helps WNBA celebrate 30 years and honors the women who paved the way


Show notes:

2:28 – PWHL San Jose team drafts Laila Edwards!

7:45 – A’ja Wilson’s thoughts on WNBA expanding season to 50 regular season games 

9:00 – It’s the INDIANA Fever. I kept saying Indianapolis for some reason.

12:35 – Dawn Staley on hand to watch 7 South Carolina alumni at Indiana-Atlanta game 

20:45 – LA Sparks superfan Leslie Jones lurking 

24:59 – Paige Bueckers on Kaitlyn Chen’s layup game 

30:25 – Family time at Valkyries game 

40:01 – Courtney Williams trolling Valkyries fans trolling Courtney Williams 

40:33 – Start booing opponents! 

44:20 – Valkyries schedule 

47:36 – Maybe this for craw?  

48:02 – Original WNBA tipoff was between LA’s Lisa Leslie and NY’s Kym Hampton  

50:00 – Nneka Ogwumike’s winning shot 

51:56 – Nneka Ogwumike tears up over the WNBA’s legacy 

55:39 – Madame president 

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Consume that cannabis! Vote in that All Star! Valkyries on a roll! Happy birthday, Fili! 1 1 8 8 Consume that cannabis! Vote in that All Star! Valkyries on a roll! Happy birthday, Fili! full 6925c207-89e4-4c69-9090-629b29a1d75b https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdff683b WNBA and the Players Association decriminalize marijuana, but ban treatments used for mental health. Valkyries survive two close games, then demolish the Sparks. Fili starts planning his triple quince and Michelle shares her disdain for unnecessary “spray” imagery.

Show notes:


4:11 Marjuana Moment broke a big story. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/wnba-removes-marijuana-from-banned-substances-list-and-sets-rules-for-player-endorsements-of-hemp-cbd-products/

6:45 oops Filiberto forgot to mention these are all things that he has used therapeutically for his PTSD. 

7:50 Exhibit B Drug of Abuse

9:36 email us about Drugs of Abuse info@wegotnextpod.org.

10:00 Voting for WNBA all-star players ends June 27. 

https://www.wnba.com/allstar/voting-rules

12:32 Actually Kayla had a double double during the 2025 All Star game https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20250719

14:47 – On August 2, 2025, Aces lost 111-58 to the Minnesota Lynx. That turned around their season, they entered the playoffs on an undefeated streak.

]]> WNBA and the Players Association decriminalize marijuana, but ban treatments used for mental health. Valkyries survive two close games, then demolish the Sparks. Fili starts planning his triple quince and Michelle shares her disdain for unnecessary “spray” imagery.

Show notes:


4:11 Marjuana Moment broke a big story. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/wnba-removes-marijuana-from-banned-substances-list-and-sets-rules-for-player-endorsements-of-hemp-cbd-products/

6:45 oops Filiberto forgot to mention these are all things that he has used therapeutically for his PTSD. 

7:50 Exhibit B Drug of Abuse

9:36 email us about Drugs of Abuse info@wegotnextpod.org.

10:00 Voting for WNBA all-star players ends June 27. 

https://www.wnba.com/allstar/voting-rules

12:32 Actually Kayla had a double double during the 2025 All Star game https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20250719

14:47 – On August 2, 2025, Aces lost 111-58 to the Minnesota Lynx. That turned around their season, they entered the playoffs on an undefeated streak.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:07:42 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 2864 WNBA and the Players Association decriminalize marijuana, but ban treatments used for mental health. Valkyries survive two close games, then demolish the Sparks. Fili starts planning his triple quince and Michelle shares her disdain for unnecessary “spray” imagery.

Show notes:


4:11 Marjuana Moment broke a big story. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/wnba-removes-marijuana-from-banned-substances-list-and-sets-rules-for-player-endorsements-of-hemp-cbd-products/

6:45 oops Filiberto forgot to mention these are all things that he has used therapeutically for his PTSD. 

7:50 Exhibit B Drug of Abuse

9:36 email us about Drugs of Abuse info@wegotnextpod.org.

10:00 Voting for WNBA all-star players ends June 27. 

https://www.wnba.com/allstar/voting-rules

12:32 Actually Kayla had a double double during the 2025 All Star game https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20250719

14:47 – On August 2, 2025, Aces lost 111-58 to the Minnesota Lynx. That turned around their season, they entered the playoffs on an undefeated streak.

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Valkyries at the quarter mark, Trans athletes thriving, HELL NO to patches celebrating the US’s birthday 1 1 7 7 Valkyries at the quarter mark, Trans athletes thriving, HELL NO to patches celebrating the US’s birthday full 3998972e-89b5-4a8f-a5d3-a9c58ca2e2a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc97343c We express appreciation for Marisa Ingemi’s humane profile of transgender athlete and advocate AB Hernandez. We celebrate WNBA star Natasha Cloud’s sharing of her painful journey overcoming retaliation for advocating for social justice. We shout a big hell no to celebrating the United States’ 250 birthday, recognizing that democracy has always been intentionally illusive.


3:30 – Dang were we wrong!!  https://www.professionalsoftballleague.com/schedule

5:43 – https://www.valkyriesbeat.com/

6:00 – https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-06-01/how-transgender-athlete-ab-hernandez-beat-vitriol-stoked-by-trump 

35:53 – https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/valkyries-sign-nadia-fingall-20260607

38:20 – https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/wnba-america-250-patch-fanatics-donald-trump-1234902332/

39:16 – https://x.com/_breezy_briii/status/2062663499642442120?s=46

49:32 – https://megaphone.link/VMP2793392468

]]> We express appreciation for Marisa Ingemi’s humane profile of transgender athlete and advocate AB Hernandez. We celebrate WNBA star Natasha Cloud’s sharing of her painful journey overcoming retaliation for advocating for social justice. We shout a big hell no to celebrating the United States’ 250 birthday, recognizing that democracy has always been intentionally illusive.


3:30 – Dang were we wrong!!  https://www.professionalsoftballleague.com/schedule

5:43 – https://www.valkyriesbeat.com/

6:00 – https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-06-01/how-transgender-athlete-ab-hernandez-beat-vitriol-stoked-by-trump 

35:53 – https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/valkyries-sign-nadia-fingall-20260607

38:20 – https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/wnba-america-250-patch-fanatics-donald-trump-1234902332/

39:16 – https://x.com/_breezy_briii/status/2062663499642442120?s=46

49:32 – https://megaphone.link/VMP2793392468

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:48:46 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3404 We express appreciation for Marisa Ingemi’s humane profile of transgender athlete and advocate AB Hernandez. We celebrate WNBA star Natasha Cloud’s sharing of her painful journey overcoming retaliation for advocating for social justice. We shout a big hell no to celebrating the United States’ 250 birthday, recognizing that democracy has always been intentionally illusive.


3:30 – Dang were we wrong!!  https://www.professionalsoftballleague.com/schedule

5:43 – https://www.valkyriesbeat.com/

6:00 – https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-06-01/how-transgender-athlete-ab-hernandez-beat-vitriol-stoked-by-trump 

35:53 – https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/valkyries-sign-nadia-fingall-20260607

38:20 – https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/wnba-america-250-patch-fanatics-donald-trump-1234902332/

39:16 – https://x.com/_breezy_briii/status/2062663499642442120?s=46

49:32 – https://megaphone.link/VMP2793392468

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Valkyries heal their Fever, then fold against the Aces; Fili and Michelle touch on learnings from Jane Austen and Optimus Prime 1 1 6 6 Valkyries heal their Fever, then fold against the Aces; Fili and Michelle touch on learnings from Jane Austen and Optimus Prime full dd832a70-56ff-447d-84e5-cedaf9444c6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f9ffd0e Valkyries have a strong win against the Fever, fall short to the Champs; Fili and Michelle discuss formative books, good advice from the Transformers, making salsa from scratch with the next generation, and feeling our power!

0:42 -- https://www.instagram.com/p/DY43gLhNX0v/
23:00 -- https://www.instagram.com/p/DZEJlUHBLwl/

]]> Valkyries have a strong win against the Fever, fall short to the Champs; Fili and Michelle discuss formative books, good advice from the Transformers, making salsa from scratch with the next generation, and feeling our power!

0:42 -- https://www.instagram.com/p/DY43gLhNX0v/
23:00 -- https://www.instagram.com/p/DZEJlUHBLwl/

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:42:42 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 2571 Valkyries have a strong win against the Fever, fall short to the Champs; Fili and Michelle discuss formative books, good advice from the Transformers, making salsa from scratch with the next generation, and feeling our power!

0:42 -- https://www.instagram.com/p/DY43gLhNX0v/
23:00 -- https://www.instagram.com/p/DZEJlUHBLwl/

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Just say no to AI, Portland Fire goes white, Valkyries continue second season growth, ‘Yeah, boy’ to Flavor Flav 1 1 5 5 Just say no to AI, Portland Fire goes white, Valkyries continue second season growth, ‘Yeah, boy’ to Flavor Flav full 761bb447-daa2-48bb-85b3-28775d11b3cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/18b28dac Ew to the “girlbossification” of AI, Portland Fire waive Black players for some whities, Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever draft pick Juste Jocyte makes her highly anticipated debut, the good and the bad of the PWHL contract and owner, and props to upcoming She Got Game weekend.

10:35 Out of Your League Piece on AI 
45:21 Justė Jocytė First Bucket! 
           Nice Profile too.
51:33 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association
57:44 PWHL Salaries
1:00:33 Yes Flava Flav started with Water Polo
1:02:39 Flava Flav goes to the Clark County Commission Meeting

]]> Ew to the “girlbossification” of AI, Portland Fire waive Black players for some whities, Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever draft pick Juste Jocyte makes her highly anticipated debut, the good and the bad of the PWHL contract and owner, and props to upcoming She Got Game weekend.

10:35 Out of Your League Piece on AI 
45:21 Justė Jocytė First Bucket! 
           Nice Profile too.
51:33 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association
57:44 PWHL Salaries
1:00:33 Yes Flava Flav started with Water Polo
1:02:39 Flava Flav goes to the Clark County Commission Meeting

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 08:56:21 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3988 Ew to the “girlbossification” of AI, Portland Fire waive Black players for some whities, Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever draft pick Juste Jocyte makes her highly anticipated debut, the good and the bad of the PWHL contract and owner, and props to upcoming She Got Game weekend.

10:35 Out of Your League Piece on AI 
45:21 Justė Jocytė First Bucket! 
           Nice Profile too.
51:33 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association
57:44 PWHL Salaries
1:00:33 Yes Flava Flav started with Water Polo
1:02:39 Flava Flav goes to the Clark County Commission Meeting

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Valkyries look playoff bound again, A plea to fix WNBA League Pass, The anti-Blackness behind efforts to tame defensive play 1 1 4 4 Valkyries look playoff bound again, A plea to fix WNBA League Pass, The anti-Blackness behind efforts to tame defensive play full 308fc2b9-9689-4076-b2e9-de6d7a03ba01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0778f795 We talk about the importance of air conditioning, Fili learns that motorcycle drag racing is in fact a thing, and the Golden State Valkyries start the season strong with a three-dimensional offense (YAY!!). Also, are the WNBA rules changes on “physical” play trying to reduce player injuries or is it a racist dog whistle of more sinister motives?

3:08 Dystany Spurlock and Motorcycle Drag Racing 

9:30 PWHL Finals Game 1 – Montreal vs Ottawa

11:19 USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes on reporters needing to stop covering women’s sports from male gaze

12:39 Link between ACL Tears and hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles

25:18 Sheila E! 

32:14 Johannes Sideways Fade 3 

46:39 Dawn Staly Droppin' Knowledge. Article. Video. 

]]> We talk about the importance of air conditioning, Fili learns that motorcycle drag racing is in fact a thing, and the Golden State Valkyries start the season strong with a three-dimensional offense (YAY!!). Also, are the WNBA rules changes on “physical” play trying to reduce player injuries or is it a racist dog whistle of more sinister motives?

3:08 Dystany Spurlock and Motorcycle Drag Racing 

9:30 PWHL Finals Game 1 – Montreal vs Ottawa

11:19 USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes on reporters needing to stop covering women’s sports from male gaze

12:39 Link between ACL Tears and hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles

25:18 Sheila E! 

32:14 Johannes Sideways Fade 3 

46:39 Dawn Staly Droppin' Knowledge. Article. Video. 

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 19:44:03 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3096 We talk about the importance of air conditioning, Fili learns that motorcycle drag racing is in fact a thing, and the Golden State Valkyries start the season strong with a three-dimensional offense (YAY!!). Also, are the WNBA rules changes on “physical” play trying to reduce player injuries or is it a racist dog whistle of more sinister motives?

3:08 Dystany Spurlock and Motorcycle Drag Racing 

9:30 PWHL Finals Game 1 – Montreal vs Ottawa

11:19 USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes on reporters needing to stop covering women’s sports from male gaze

12:39 Link between ACL Tears and hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles

25:18 Sheila E! 

32:14 Johannes Sideways Fade 3 

46:39 Dawn Staly Droppin' Knowledge. Article. Video. 

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield WNBA season kicks off, WNBA team valuations show players’ investments, Natasha Cloud finds a team! 1 1 3 3 WNBA season kicks off, WNBA team valuations show players’ investments, Natasha Cloud finds a team! full f47dc4df-1f79-4c58-a5c1-3d1b6f42ecda https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b25f229 We talk about what we’re most excited about for the WNBA season, and why WNBA owners need to stop crying poor. Michelle pans the sports journalists’ coverage of Natasha Cloud’s free agency. As greeting card, floral, and jewelry companies force a normative Mother’s Day on us all, Filiberto reminds us that people have a variety of relationships with their parents, and chosen families should be as celebrated as birth families.

6:52 Valuations Sportico – GSV $850 m, CNBC – GSV – $1 b. Infographic

10:30 Value to Revenue

12:50 Rant on Billionaires!

16:02 USA Rugby Players Combat Trans Exclusion

16:30 Minnesota lifter JayCee wins lawsuit against USA weightlifting over trans exclusion

20:50 USA today commentary by Brianna Turner  

]]> We talk about what we’re most excited about for the WNBA season, and why WNBA owners need to stop crying poor. Michelle pans the sports journalists’ coverage of Natasha Cloud’s free agency. As greeting card, floral, and jewelry companies force a normative Mother’s Day on us all, Filiberto reminds us that people have a variety of relationships with their parents, and chosen families should be as celebrated as birth families.

6:52 Valuations Sportico – GSV $850 m, CNBC – GSV – $1 b. Infographic

10:30 Value to Revenue

12:50 Rant on Billionaires!

16:02 USA Rugby Players Combat Trans Exclusion

16:30 Minnesota lifter JayCee wins lawsuit against USA weightlifting over trans exclusion

20:50 USA today commentary by Brianna Turner  

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 16:29:09 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3331 We talk about what we’re most excited about for the WNBA season, and why WNBA owners need to stop crying poor. Michelle pans the sports journalists’ coverage of Natasha Cloud’s free agency. As greeting card, floral, and jewelry companies force a normative Mother’s Day on us all, Filiberto reminds us that people have a variety of relationships with their parents, and chosen families should be as celebrated as birth families.

6:52 Valuations Sportico – GSV $850 m, CNBC – GSV – $1 b. Infographic

10:30 Value to Revenue

12:50 Rant on Billionaires!

16:02 USA Rugby Players Combat Trans Exclusion

16:30 Minnesota lifter JayCee wins lawsuit against USA weightlifting over trans exclusion

20:50 USA today commentary by Brianna Turner  

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield Costco snobbery, Hot WNBA rookie debuts, and Athletes seize the means of production 1 1 2 2 Costco snobbery, Hot WNBA rookie debuts, and Athletes seize the means of production full 2fd8628c-2457-456d-9269-49e6e004e510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccd10df6 Michelle and Filiberto highlight the badassery of WNBA players starting Unrivaled to gain leverage in bargaining, embrace various women’s sports teams building off each others’ wins in their collective struggle for equity and liberation, and denounce the cruelty of billionaires and misogyny. Oh, and celebrate the low-key fanciness that is Kirkland Prosecco.


37:27 A good overview of the Developmental Player contracts. 

]]> Michelle and Filiberto highlight the badassery of WNBA players starting Unrivaled to gain leverage in bargaining, embrace various women’s sports teams building off each others’ wins in their collective struggle for equity and liberation, and denounce the cruelty of billionaires and misogyny. Oh, and celebrate the low-key fanciness that is Kirkland Prosecco.


37:27 A good overview of the Developmental Player contracts. 

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 08:16:58 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3251 Michelle and Filiberto highlight the badassery of WNBA players starting Unrivaled to gain leverage in bargaining, embrace various women’s sports teams building off each others’ wins in their collective struggle for equity and liberation, and denounce the cruelty of billionaires and misogyny. Oh, and celebrate the low-key fanciness that is Kirkland Prosecco.


37:27 A good overview of the Developmental Player contracts. 

]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield To Podcast or Not to Podcast: Our Marvel Comics Comps, Go-To Players for Tea, and Why We Love to Love Women’s Sports 1 1 1 1 To Podcast or Not to Podcast: Our Marvel Comics Comps, Go-To Players for Tea, and Why We Love to Love Women’s Sports full 73d5fe2a-e176-4da6-9099-8232402fbf17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a54dec26 Does the world really need another sports podcast?  YES!  We can’t compete with the podcasts by seasoned sports journalists or amazing athletes. But, we will uplift and center athletes who identify as women of color, and/or gay, femme, queer, non-binary, and transgender.


This week, we're laying out our origin stories better we head into a new Valkyries Season


Keep listening to our podcast where we will share the fan experience through our labor and social justice perspective. Enjoy the conversation and build community with us!

Show notes:

12:00 – WNBA marketing of players in 1997


15:52 - Filiberto's documtentary. The Massacre at Nueva Linda


23:00 – Photos of Michelle playing bball in 8th grade


32:00 – Video of Cecilia Zandalasini shooting a last second shot for the Valkyries during the WNBA playoffs


40:00 – Michelle’s Paying for College series 

Filiberto's previous podcast was called El Huateque. He mentioned interviewing Annette Torres and Joseph Rios


]]> Does the world really need another sports podcast?  YES!  We can’t compete with the podcasts by seasoned sports journalists or amazing athletes. But, we will uplift and center athletes who identify as women of color, and/or gay, femme, queer, non-binary, and transgender.


This week, we're laying out our origin stories better we head into a new Valkyries Season


Keep listening to our podcast where we will share the fan experience through our labor and social justice perspective. Enjoy the conversation and build community with us!

Show notes:

12:00 – WNBA marketing of players in 1997


15:52 - Filiberto's documtentary. The Massacre at Nueva Linda


23:00 – Photos of Michelle playing bball in 8th grade


32:00 – Video of Cecilia Zandalasini shooting a last second shot for the Valkyries during the WNBA playoffs


40:00 – Michelle’s Paying for College series 

Filiberto's previous podcast was called El Huateque. He mentioned interviewing Annette Torres and Joseph Rios


]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:35:42 -0700 Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield, Filiberto Nolasco Gomez 3588 Does the world really need another sports podcast?  YES!  We can’t compete with the podcasts by seasoned sports journalists or amazing athletes. But, we will uplift and center athletes who identify as women of color, and/or gay, femme, queer, non-binary, and transgender.


This week, we're laying out our origin stories better we head into a new Valkyries Season


Keep listening to our podcast where we will share the fan experience through our labor and social justice perspective. Enjoy the conversation and build community with us!

Show notes:

12:00 – WNBA marketing of players in 1997


15:52 - Filiberto's documtentary. The Massacre at Nueva Linda


23:00 – Photos of Michelle playing bball in 8th grade


32:00 – Video of Cecilia Zandalasini shooting a last second shot for the Valkyries during the WNBA playoffs


40:00 – Michelle’s Paying for College series 

Filiberto's previous podcast was called El Huateque. He mentioned interviewing Annette Torres and Joseph Rios


]]> women's sports, women's basketball, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA women's basketball, PWHL No Filiberto Nolasco Gomez Michelle Hatfield