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They've Got Now

Mark Schindlerwww.spreaker.com
They've Got Now is dedicated to providing interviews, insight, analysis, and storytelling inside and around the WNBA and the world of women's basketball.
On this weekly show, WNBA.com writer & reporter, Mark Schindler (@MG_Schindler) creates a deeper understanding and appreciation for the game by having conversations with those inside and around the league itself.
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Episodes

Princeton Guard Madison St. Rose

Princeton guard Madison St. Rose joins Mark Schindler to discuss her first two seasons of collegiate play, her excitement for the upcoming year, what her offseason has been like, and much more! If you have not already, subscribe to the YouTube channel! Photo Credit to Sidelines LLC and Princeton Athletics. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 You can ...

Aug 05, 202433 minEp. 113

Kansas Associate Head Coach Morgan Paige

Kansas Jayhawks Associate Head Coach, Morgan Paige, drops by to talk about her career, transitioning into coaching, Kansas' season and growth, and much more! If you have not already, subscribe to the YouTube channel! You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 You can watch the pod on https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSPW9eR1D5GWBw1lRpM8qTDSlliwbGp8J&s...

Aug 02, 202459 minEp. 112

Where does the Big Ten stand?

With the college basketball season just around the corner, where does the Big Ten stand with its influx of new teams? Wyatt Crosher (@hooplawyatt) joins Mark Schindler to break down the top of the conference for an early preview, and bounce around the league as a whole. Follow Wyatt's work on his Substack https://hooplanewsletter.substack.com 2:15 who is the best team? 3:20 Southern Cal 10:00 UCLA 17:01 Maryland 21:05 Who can compete for a Big Ten Title? 26:43 Ohio State 36:08 Michigan State 44:...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 111

Breaking Down the Marina Mabrey Trade

In a midday surprise, the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky executed a trade: Marina Mabrey and Chicago's 2025 Second Round Pick to CON Morriah Jefferson & Rachel Banham to CHI CON's 2025 1st to CHI And the rights to swap firsts in 2026 to CHI Breaking down the ins and outs of the trade from all angles. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 You can w...

Jul 18, 202436 minEp. 110

What's Driving the Indiana Fever? with Taka Kauri

Taka Kauri of From the Logo joins the pod to talk about the Fever's last month of play, the success they've found as an offense, and much more! Be sure to listen to From the Logo and follow Taka on Twitter @takamaikauri From the Logo: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yXFRWuatCUK0uQ00GG5Mf?si=b7510a6b46034f2b You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 You can ...

Jul 17, 202449 minEp. 109

The Phoenix Mercury are Finding a Groove w/ Stephen Pridgeon-Garner

The Phoenix Mercury are 4-1 since Brittney Griner's return from injury, including notable wins during a tough stretch of schedule. What's propelling the Mercury as a group? Stephen PridGeon-Garner (@StayTrueSDot3) of PHNX Mercury, CHGO Sky, and Bright Side of the Sun joins Mark to break down and discuss the Mercury as they hit their stride. Check out Stephen's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephenpridgeongarner3 Time Stamps: 2:36 Brittney Griner's Impact 8:35 Diana Taurasi's Groove 15:04 Nat...

Jun 21, 202448 minEp. 108

2024 WNBA Most Improved w/ Shimmy Gray-Miller

Broadcast Analyst and former coach Shimmy Gray-Miller joins Mark Schindler to break down and discuss the WNBA's Most Improved Player award, what goes into it, who the frontrunners are in 2024, and all the ins and outs of their improvements. Shimmy has an absolute wealth of knowledge that she makes incredibly digestible and understandable for fans at all levels. You can catch her calling the next Chicago Sky game this Thursday! Time Stamps 1:10 Early Season Thoughts 5:41 What is MIP? 8:20 Using S...

Jun 18, 202446 minEp. 107

USC Assistant Courtney Jaco

Southern Cal assistant coach, Courtney Jaco, joins Mark to talk about her career, transition into coaching, USC's resurgence, and much more. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 You can watch the pod on https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSPW9eR1D5GWBw1lRpM8qTDSlliwbGp8J&si=rX7RfQZmuB6XAa3T As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the...

May 31, 202443 minEp. 106

Why the Minnesota Lynx are WNBA Finals Contenders with Steve Jones Jr.

The Minnesota Lynx are off to a 4-1 start while boasting the top ranked defense in the WNBA. It's early in the season, but Minnesota looks like a legitimate contender in the picture of the postseason. Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot joins Mark to breakdown the Lynx, what's working for them in 2024, Napheesa Collier's brilliance, and much more. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudB...

May 27, 202449 minEp. 105

Angel Reese and the New Look Chicago Sky with Karli Bell

Karli Bell, Chicago Sky reporter for Marquee Sports, joins Mark Schindler to dive into the early season returns of the Chicago Sky. With Angel Reese off to a fantastic start in her rookie year, why is she excelling? How has she acclimated to the league? On her immediate translation, excitement for Kamilla Cardoso to make her debut on June 1st, and all things Chicago Sky. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.sp...

May 22, 202450 minEp. 104

Davidson Head Coach Gayle Coats Fulks

Gayle Coats Fulks joins Mark Schindler to discuss Davidson's season, her career path, and much more. The Davidson Wildcats playing an exciting and unique brand of basketball, predicated on every player being able to make decisions. We dove into coaching decision-making, teaching shot selection, and more! You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 As always,...

Apr 26, 202444 minEp. 103

2024 WNBA Draft Recap with Kevin "KDot" Lewis

Mark Schindler is joined by KDot Lewis of The 94x50 to recap and react to the 2024 WNBA Draft. What do we make of where the Fever are headed and Caitlin Clark's translation as a pro? How will Los Angeles build around their new frontcourt duo? Thoughts ons Chicago's drafting of Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese? And much more! You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 102

Connecticut Sun Assistant GM Morgan Tuck

Morgan Tuck joins Mark Schindler to discuss the Connecticut Sun's 2024 WNBA Draft, Leila Lacan's potential, transitioning from athlete to the front office, how she's learned and adapted to the job, and much more! You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you have not alread...

Apr 18, 202435 minEp. 101

Jackson State Head Coach Tomekia Reed

Tomekia Reed, head coach of the Jackson State Tigers, joins to talk about JSU's season, how she's grown as a coach, approach to the transfer portal, how recruiting has shifted, the growth of the SWAC as a whole, and much more! You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a02c3ea75942e8 As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the intro and outro music! If you h...

Apr 15, 202438 minEp. 100

All things Ohio State w/ Thomas Costello

Thomas Costello of Land Grant Holy Land joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to discuss Ohio State's season, how they rebound from the Big Ten Tournament, the importance of Cotie McMahon, Jacy Sheldon's career, Celeste Taylor finding her footing as a Buckeye, and so much more! Be sure to keep up with all of Thomas' work during the NCAA Tournament: https://www.sbnation.com/users/ThomasCostello?_gl=1*1h4aph8*_ga*MTI1MTkxNjU4NC4xNzEwOTgzMDM1*_ga_2M5GYNY1YS*MTcxMDk4MzAzNS4xLjAuMTcxMDk4MzAzNS42MC4...

Mar 21, 202440 minEp. 99

George Mason head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis

George Mason has put together a fantastic all around season and is likely headed to postseason play, an impressive year for the Patriots and Vanessa Blair-Lewis. Vanessa joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to discuss her career, the season for GMU, the power of Ubuntu, prioritizing family in coaching, and much more! All photo credits to George Mason Athletics. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...

Mar 17, 202441 minEp. 98

Vanderbilt point guard Jordyn Cambridge

Jordyn Cambridge and the Vanderbilt Commodores are in the midst of the most successful season of the last decade in Nashville, on the brink of the postseason. Jordyn joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to discuss her career, the season for Vandy, her relationship with Shea Ralph, and much more! All photo credits to Vanderbilt Athletics. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox...

Mar 13, 202441 minEp. 97

Maryland Forward Jakia Brown-Turner

Jakia Brown-Turner has put together an extremely productive collegiate career, starting off in Raleigh, North Carolina at NC State. After transferring home to Maryland and the University of Maryland, Jakia has found her game at the highest level and has the Terps hunting for postseason play. Jakia joins Mark Schindler on the pod to discuss her career, her come up in Maryland, why returning home was so important to her, her future goals, and much more. Photo credits to Maryland Athletics. You can...

Mar 07, 202427 minEp. 96

Creighton Forward Emma Ronsiek

Emma Ronsiek has played a key part in Creighton's brilliant run over the past few years, punctuated by their Elite 8 run in 2022. Emma joins Mark Schindler on the pod to discuss her time at Creighton, her come up in hoops, what makes Creighton special, Creighton's season, and so much more! Photo credits to Creighton Athletics. You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=16a0...

Mar 06, 202434 minEp. 95

Hannah Hidalgo & Oklahoma w/ Tyler DeLuca and Caitlin Clark Declares w/ Taka Kauri

It's been a wild week in college hoops: Most of the Top Ten dropped games, multiple big time performances took place, and the Top 16 of the committee was revealed. Tyler DeLuca of No Cap Space WBB joins Mark to talk about Hannah Hidalgo's play for Notre Dame, how the Oklahoma Sooners have risen throughout the year, and Cameron Brink's dominance and excitement for her as a prospect. Mark is then joined by Taka Kauri of the Indiana Fever Blog (https://indianafeverblog.com) to talk about Iowa's Cai...

Mar 02, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 94

All Things Tennessee & SEC with Cora Hall

The Tennessee Volunteers women's basketball team has gone through some ups and downs as well as one of the hardest schedules in the country. As the Vols have rounded into form, where do they stand towards the end of conference play? Cora Hall of the Knoxville News joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to talk about Tennessee's season, Rickea Jackson, Jewel Spear's growth, and much more! Photo credits to Tennessee Athletics! You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 93

USC guard McKenzie Forbes

McKenzie Forbes is putting together a fantastic final collegiate season, her first in Los Angeles playing for the Southern California Trojans. USC has taken the college basketball landscape by storm, led by freshman JuJu Watkins and a trio of Ivy League transfers (including Forbes) that have set the foundation of USC. McKenzie joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to talk about USC's season, her winding career, what's made this year special, her future working in an NBA front office, and so mu...

Feb 21, 202443 minEp. 92

Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen

Talia von Oelhoffen and the Oregon State Beavers are rolling, on track to host during the NCAA Tournament. Talia joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to discuss what's made this season special, how she's evolved as a leader and player, and so much more! You can listen to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eTVgaVudBvS9yox3XbgGX?si=d48abd2a27654b6f As always, a major thank you to James Edwards III for the i...

Feb 16, 202443 minEp. 91

Fairfield Head Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis

Carly Thibault-DuDonis has Fairfield women's basketball in the midst of the second longest winning streak in the country during her second year at the helm. The Stags play phenomenal defense predicated by high pressure and switchability. They move the ball at a high level and play with great efficiency. While they're focused on finishing out MAAC play strong, the Stags are a threat in March. Carly joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to discuss all things Stags! On their season, establishing ...

Feb 12, 202437 minEp. 90

Las Vegas Aces' assistant coach Natalie Nakase

Natalie Nakase has carved her way through basketball from the ground up, coaching quite literally everywhere and anywhere. Coming off a repeat of the WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces, Natalie is prepping for year three with the franchise and working in the league. Natalie joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to talk all things Aces and her career: What is it like to work with Candace Parker? What went through her head watching the final possession play out in Game 4? All that and mor...

Feb 09, 202443 minEp. 89

Florida State Guard Ta'Niya Latson

Ta'Niya Latson burst onto the scene in Tallahassee as a star during her freshman season last year. She's pushing Florida State to higher heights this season while taking substantial steps as a playmaker and leader on and off the court. Ta'Niya joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to talk about her growth and development, where the Seminoles are in ACC play, and much more! You can listen to and sub to the pod on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theyve-got-now/id1652378572 Spotify: ...

Feb 08, 202433 minEp. 88

UConn, Connecticut Sun, and WNBA Free Agency with Emily Adams

Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant joins Mark Schindler to break down and discuss all things Connecticut basketball, both in Uncasville and Storrs. First, tipping off with WNBA Free Agency, the moves made by the Sun, moves around the league, and where the Sun sit at present. Then, diving into the season of the UConn Huskies, Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards' play, the growth of the freshmen on the roster, the upcoming game with South Carolina, and much more. You can listen to and sub to the p...

Feb 06, 202447 minEp. 87

North Carolina Forward Maria Gakdeng

Junior forward Maria Gakdeng is in the midst of her first season playing at North Carolina, transferring in after starting her collegiate career at Boston College. The Tar Heels are in the thick of the ACC season, fighting for top positioning in the league. Maria joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to talk about the 2023-24 season, what led to her choosing UNC in the portal, advice for those entering the portal, her growth as a player, adapting to Chapel Hill, and much more. You can listen t...

Feb 05, 202431 minEp. 86

Minnesota Point Guard Amaya Battle

Minnesota Golden Gophers' point guard Amaya Battle is enjoying a promising sophomore campaign, helping to lead her team to a fantastic start to the year. Amaya joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to talk about the 2023-24 season, Minnesota's defensive standard, growing as a playmaker, experiencing a change in coaching, evolving as a leader, thinking the game deeper, her love of photography and how her hobby is growing into a pasion, and much more! You can listen to and sub to the pod on Appl...

Jan 31, 202440 minEp. 85

Boston University Head Coach Melissa Graves

Boston University Head Coach, Melissa Graves, is in the midst of her third season with the Terriers. Coming off of an extremely successful 2023 campaign that resulted in a Patriot League regular season title, this season has been about growth and development while still fighting for the top of the conference. Melissa joins Mark Schindler on They've Got Now to talk about the 2023-24 season, servant leadership as a pillar of the program, Caitlin Weimar's growth and impact on the program, biggest l...

Jan 29, 202438 minEp. 84
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