Muffet Graduates, Valkyries Begin, and Fans React

Graduation milestones, expansion excitement, and growing pains on and off the court. In this episode, Kaari returns after a short break to celebrate her daughter’s college graduation — and the WNBA’s 29th season tip-off.

She shares her firsthand experience as a Golden State Valkyries season ticket holder at the team’s much-anticipated home opener, including standout moments, second-half struggles, and a halftime performance that sparked some strong opinions.

Plus:

• A quick history of WNBA expansion team expectations
• Thoughts on the early identity of the Valkyries
• Why fan traditions matter — and how they start
• Listener Q: Why do women play with a smaller basketball?
• This week’s Buzzer Beater (shoutout to the record-setting All-Star ticket sales!)
• And of course, an Air Ball Award you don’t want to miss

Whether you’re new to the league or already yelling “GSV! GSV!” at your screen — this episode is for you.

“Big stories, little episodes—amplifying the voices shaping the game on and off the court." - Her Game Her Voice Podcast by Kaari Peterson