Bird's Eye View with Sue Bird
Bird’s Eye View is a WNBA podcast hosted by Hall of Famer Sue Bird. Each week, Sue provides sharp analysis, candid interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories highlighting women's basketball. The show is produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network and TOGETHXR, with new episodes every Friday.
Episodes
Naz Hillmon on Expanding her Range, Her Family’s Basketball Roots, and Atlanta’s Championship Dreams
This week, Sue sits down with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon! Naz discusses how she had to evolve her game as she transitioned from a collegiate star at Michigan to pro athlete, how she gained the confidence to start shooting threes, and what Atlanta needs to do to bring home the championship this year.And in Sue’s View, Sue gives a shout out to some record-breaking feats, from A’ja Wilson hit
Natasha Cloud Opens Up About Her Free Agency, Joining the Chicago Sky, and Her Social Activism
This week’s Sue welcomes Natasha Cloud of the Chicago Sky to the show! Natasha discusses her career through college, to winning a championship with the Washington Mystics, to playing for the Phoenix Mercury, New York Liberty, and Chicago Sky. She also shares the details of her departure from the Liberty and her free agency journey this past offseason, what went into her decision to opt of the 2020
Chiney Okgwumike on the WNBA’s Opening Weeks: Azzi & Paige, Biggest Surprises, and More
This week Sue welcomes ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike to the show! Sue and Chiney discuss their shared experience of becoming media members of the same league that they were once stars in, and what it’s like balancing their relationships around the W while covering the league. They also bounce around some of the notable storylines of the first month of the WNBA season, including Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers,
Lauren Betts on Rookie Year Jitters, Unlearning UCLA Habits, and Getting Her Bag
This week Sue welcomes Lauren Betts to the pod, coming off her historic NCAA championship with UCLA. Lauren talks about defining herself by more than just basketball, why her Mystics coach Sydney Johnson has dad vibes, and what it meant to play with her sister Sienna.
And on “Sue’s View,” Sue breaks down the Toronto Tempo’s strong start, and how the Dallas Wings responded to coach Jose Fernandez
Olivia Miles on Rookie Expectations, Minnesota Lynx Culture, and Playing the General
The WNBA is back, and so is Bird’s Eye View! We’re kicking things off with rookie phenom Olivia Miles, who’s already made a huge impact for the Minnesota Lynx in the opening week. Olivia reflects on her journey from college star at Notre Dame and TCU to joining a successful franchise, and why she considers herself a throwback point guard.
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Breanna Stewart on Unrivaled’s Second Season and the 2026 Playoff Picture
Stewie is back on the pod! This week, Breanna Stewart joins Sue to talk about year two of Unrivaled — both from a personal perspective of being healthy this season compared to playing through injury in year one, and from an overall business perspective as one of the founders of the league.
As Stewie leads her team, Mist BC, to the playoffs and continues her phenomenal season, she dives into her j
Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray Go In-Depth on the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament
On this week’s episode, Sue brings on the two finalists of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament: Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray!
Sue talks to each of them individually, and then together, about their individual journeys in the tournament, the final matchup against each other, their strategies and in-depth breakdowns for each round, and more!
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Marina Mabrey & Aaliyah Edwards on Crash Outs, Unrivaled 1-on-1, and Their Close Teammate Dynamic
This week, Sue welcomes Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — two teammates on both the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA and Lunar Owls in Unrivaled!
They get into so much WNBA and Unrivaled talk…with lots of laughs in-between! Marina and Aaliyah share their relationship as teammates in both the W and Unrivaled and their first impressions of each other, discuss the recent Unrivaled games in Philly (wh
Kahleah Copper on Preparation Meeting Opportunity & Becoming a WNBA, Olympic, and Unrivaled Champion
This week, we welcome Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury and Rose BC!
Kah gets into SO much with us, starting with this season of Unrivaled and what makes it so fun, the Elam Ending gameplay, what she’s learned from playing 3 vs. 3, how playing in Unrivaled compares to playing overseas, and what it means to her to play Unrivaled in Philly this weekend. She also opens up about what it was like
Sue Bird's 2026 Unrivaled Season Preview
*Note - We recorded before Napheesa Collier’s injury announcement*
This week, we’re excited to share a special preview of the upcoming Unrivaled season!
Sue shares what players she’s excited to watch this year (including Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Plum’s first year in the league, some of the differences and advantages in playing 3-on-3 vs. 5-on-5, comparing youth and experience in Unrivaled, and
Nate Tibbetts on the Mercury’s Finals Run, Coaching in the WNBA vs. NBA, and Diana Turasi's Final Season
On this episode, we welcome Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts!
Nate and Sue discuss the Phoenix Mercury’s Finals run this past season and how the Mercury found success by building through free agency, forming the Mercury’s Big Three (Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally). They also talk through Nate’s coaching background and his transition from coaching in the NBA to WNBA, what i
Stephanie White on Building Trust with Caitlin Clark & the CBA Offseason
We're back this week with another episode with a WNBA coach: Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White!
Stephanie and Sue dive into so much, including Steph's current approach to the offseason with the CBA still in negotiations and her thoughts on the league's expansion. They also discuss Steph's playing career, from achieving Miss Indiana to competing in the early WNBA years. Then, they talk thro
Sandy Brondello on Leaving the New York Liberty, Coaching Philosophies, and Her Basketball Career
This week, we welcome our first-ever head coach to the show: Sandy Brondello! Sandy opens up about so much with us, taking us back through her international and WNBA playing career (which included playing with Sue on the Seattle Storm), when she first started playing basketball, and more. She also dives into so many aspects of coaching in the WNBA, including what her coaching philosophies are, her
Kelsey Mitchell on Her Leg Injury and the Indiana Fever’s Impressive Playoff Run
On this week’s episode we welcome Indiana Fever point guard Kelsey Mitchell!
To begin the episode Sue and Tommy Alter discuss some of the greatest college players of all-time and what the future landscape of NCAA basketball might look like in ‘Sue’s View.’
Then, Kelsey and Sue dive into so much from both Kelsey and the Fever’s 2025 season. Kelsey opens up about what happening during her frig
Chelsea Gray on the Las Vegas Aces Dynasty and Winning Her Fourth WNBA Championship
This week, we welcome Chelsea Gray of the 2025 WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces!
To start the show, Sue and Tommy Alter break down what it takes to become a dynasty in sports and run through the list of WNBA dynasties.
Then, Sue and Chelsea discuss ALL things Las Vegas Aces: their 2025 WNBA Championship, the team’s playoff run against the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever, the Aces rough start to
Nneka Ogwumike on WNBA CBA Negotiations, Her All-Star Season, and the Seattle Storm
This week’s episode features Bird’s Eye View’s live show at the LWTSUMMIT at TechFutures with Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm.
Sue starts off the episode talking with Tommy Alter about Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, A’ja Wilson’s game-winner, and how the Mercury can possibly avoid a sweep.
Then Nneka and Sue have a candid conversation about everyth
A WNBA Finals Preview, Phee’s Press Conference, and the Referee Dilemma with Ryan Ruocco
We have a very special episode this week with the one and only Ryan Ruocco! We talk all things happening in the WNBA, including our reaction to Napheesa Collier’s press conference, before getting into a really great discussion about referees and how WNBA games should be officiated.
Ryan then shares all the different areas of growth that he’s seen in the WNBA since he started calling games in 2
Veronica Burton on Her Most Improved Player Award Season & Building the Valkyries Incredible Culture
This week we welcome Veronica Burton of the Golden State Valkyries, the winner of the 2025 Most Improved Player Award!
Before the interview Sue chats with Tommy Alter about the WNBA semifinals and shares her thoughts on the Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever heading into Game 3s.
Then, Veronica joins and shares so much with us. She discusses all things Golden
Aliyah Boston on the Fever Making a Playoff Run & Playing With Caitlin Clark + Sue's Playoff Recap
On this week’s episode, we welcome Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston to ‘Bird’s Eye View’!
Before Aliyah’s conversation with Sue, Sue recaps the first round of the WNBA playoffs between the Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries, and Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty.
Then Sue and Aliyah dive deep into her life and car
Gabby Williams on Doing It All For the Storm & the France National Team, Plus Sue's Playoff Preview
This week we welcome Gabby Williams of the Seattle Storm to 'Bird's Eye View!' Aka the "French Army Knife."
Sue and Gabby discuss so much, including how Gabby began her athletic career as a track star - even competing in the Olympic Trials at the age of 15. They the discuss Gabby's career at UConn, playing for head coach Geno Auriemma, and what life lessons she learned from UConn's program.
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Satou Sabally on Leveling Up With the Phoenix Mercury & Her Journey From Germany to the WNBA
WNBA star Satu Sabally, known as the league's "Unicorn," joins Sue Bird to share her incredible journey to becoming one of the WNBA’s most versatile and dynamic players. Satou opens up about her breakout 2023 season, which saw her earn a spot on the WNBA All-Star First Team and finish fifth in MVP voting. She also reflects on her German roots, her transition to the U.S., and the sacrifices that sh
Rhyne Howard on the Dream’s Title Hopes, Using Doubt as Motivation, and Her Kentucky Years
The Atlanta Dream’s Rhyne Howard sits down with Sue Bird to reflect on her standout Kentucky years, her early years in the W, and her aspirations to bring a championship to the Dream. They discuss how Rhyne strongly considered transferring after Kentucky head coach Matthew Mitchell retired before deciding to stay with the program. They also dive into how Howard consistently turns doubt into motiva
Napheesa Collier on the Lynx Dominance, UConn Hoops, and Being an Elite Defender
Napheesa Collier sits down with Sue Bird to discuss her journey from Jefferson City, Missouri to UConn—why her freshman year was such a challenge, and how she turned that struggle into becoming an elite defender. They explore the influence of Maya Moore on her career, and how Collier has anchored the Minnesota Lynx atop the WNBA standings this season.
Phee also talks about playing under Lynx head
Kelsey Plum Opens Up About Leaving the Aces, Proving Herself, and Leading the Sparks
Two-time WNBA champion, Four-time All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist Kelsey Plum joins Sue Bird to open up about her decision to leave the Las Vegas Aces, how she’s fought to prove herself in every stage of her career, and what it means to lead the Los Angeles Sparks. They also discuss her incredible career at the University of Washington and Plum's early years in the league.
Plus, Sue breaks d
Caitlin Clark on Returning From Injury, Her Legendary NCAA Career, and Navigating WNBA Defenses
his week, we welcome the one and only Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Caitlin opens up about so much, starting with her iconic run at Iowa and making two NCAA Championship games, and how she stayed grounded while becoming a household name. Caitlin also shares how she’s learning to adjust to the physicality and defensive tactics of the WNBA, her “risk assessment” in the passes she makes and sho
Dearica Hamby on Her Basketball Journey, Motherhood in the W, and Building Culture with the Sparks
Two-time All-Star Dearica Hamby joins Sue to talk about her late start in basketball, winning a title with the Aces, and balancing motherhood with pro hoops. She also gives us her perspective on her iconic buzzer-beater in the 2019 playoffs, and opens up about how impactful her Sparks teammates were in helping ease the transition from the Aces to LA. Plus, she talks about reuniting with Kelsey Plu
Kayla Thornton on Going from Undrafted to the Valkyries’ First WNBA All-Star
Last week at WNBA All-Star, Sue sat down with Kayla Thornton to talk about her incredible journey from going undrafted out of UTEP to becoming the Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever WNBA All-Star. They discuss how Kayla developed her game overseas, grew through tough early-career moments, and built a reputation as one of the most reliable defenders in the league. They also discuss Kayla’s time wit
Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen on Adjusting to the W, the Value of Good Vets, and Staying Grounded
D.C. Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are off to an incredible start to their WNBA careers. Sue sat down with them to discuss how they've been able to hit the ground running so effectively in their rookie year. Sonia and Kiki talk about their respective journeys through college, getting drafted 3rd and 4th, and what the transition to the WNBA has really been like. They also break down
Tina Charles on USA Basketball, Overcoming Adversity, and Evolving as a Leader
Tina Charles has seen it all. She’s won an MVP, Olympic gold medals, played overseas, been traded, and competed alongside (and against) some of the biggest names in WNBA history.
This is a special two-part episode, recorded first in late June, then again on July 10.
Across both conversations, Tina and Sue talk about Tina’s early struggles at UConn, playing for her hometown New York Liberty,
Natasha Howard on Winning in the WNBA, Adaptability as a Skill, and Coming Full Circle with Indiana
The Indiana Fever’s Natasha Howard basically wins wherever she goes. Howard sits down with Sue Bird to talk about what it takes to win three WNBA championships, why being adaptable is her secret weapon, and how she’s approaching her new role as a leader on a young Indiana team. She also reflects on learning from legends like Sylvia Fowles, Maya Moore, and Rebekkah Brunson, the four trades that sha
Breanna Stewart on the Liberty Chasing a Second WNBA Title and Reflecting on Her UConn Days
Breanna Stewart sits down with Sue Bird to reflect on everything from her early struggles during her freshman year at UConn to how her first love was actually for the University of North Carolina. She also talks with Sue about their championships with the Seattle Storm, how she developed such a versatile game, and what it’s like being the face of the W alongside A’ja Wilson. Finally, she discusses
Arike Ogunbowale Discusses Her Iconic Buzzer Beaters, WNBA Scoring and Playing with Paige Bueckers
Sue sits down with Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale to talk about everything from playing with Paige Bueckers, to her two iconic buzzer beaters at Notre Dame, to scoring in the WNBA—and why defense is the real key for her. Sue also shares her view of the league, including the Valkyries’ exciting start and the extremely hot starts from New York and Minnesota.
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Kate Martin on the Valkyries’ Inaugural Season, Playing with Caitlin Clark, and WNBA Adjustments
Kate Martin sits down with Sue Bird to discuss her incredible college career at Iowa, where she and Caitlin Clark played in two national championship games. She also talks about her friendship with Kelsey Plum, lessons from her rookie year with the Las Vegas Aces, and what she’s bringing to the Valkyries for their inaugural season.
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Jackie Young on A’ja Wilson’s Leadership and Leaving Notre Dame Early
Jackie Young and Sue Bird sit down to talk about playing against each other, how Becky Hammon’s swagger helped Jackie develop her three-point shot, and A’ja Wilson’s leadership. They also discuss some of the incredible college basketball games Jackie was a part of, as well as her decision to leave Notre Dame early for the WNBA. Sue also gives her take on what Natasha Cloud is bringing to the Liber
Jewell Loyd Reflects on Her Seattle Storm Days, Fitting in with the Aces, and Growing Her Game
Jewell Loyd and Sue Bird walk through Jewell’s early days as a practice player for the Chicago Sky, leaving Notre Dame a year early to play in the W, and her relationship with Kobe Bryant. Then they discuss her incredible run with Sue, Breanna Stewart, and the Seattle Storm, Jewell’s friendship with Kyrie Irving and Phil Handy, and how she’s planning to fit in with the Aces. Plus Sue gives her tak
Sabrina Ionescu on WNBA Superteams and the New York Liberty's Championship Season | Bird's Eye View
For our first episode of Bird’s Eye View, Sue Bird sits down with WNBA Champion Sabrina Ionescu! Sue and Sabrina talk about her journey from Walnut Creek, to Oregon and to the New York Liberty. She talk’s about adding a floater to her game, competing against Stephen Curry (The Golden State Warriors) in the 3-point contest, and how she’s adjusted to playing on a superteam with stars like Breanna S
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