The Skyhook Podcast
James Kay and Chris Pennant discuss the latest Chicago Sky and WNBA news. Twitter: @TheSkyhookPod, Mailbag: theskyhookmailbag@gmail.com
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Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
In the 17th episode of The Skyhook, Nick Niendorf of High Post Hoops joins James Kay to discuss Ruthy Hebard's fit in Chicago, surprises in the WNBA draft, Allie Quigley's HORSE performance, and more.
Note: This podcast was recorded on April 22
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
In the latest edition of The Skyhook, Chicago Sky season ticket holder Ricky Hill joins the show to discuss their experience in medical social science, why they think the WNBA season should be canceled and their experience as a Chicago Sky season ticket holder. Later in the episode, Chris and James give their takes on who the Sky should take with the eighth pick in the draft, surprise picks, and more.
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
James Kay and Chris Pennant grade the Sky's offseason (2:05) before they discuss the Katie Lou Samuelson trade and looking at how Azurá Stevens fits in Chicago (7:02), Astou leaving after her great second half in 2019 (18:20) and where the Sky rank amongst the best in the league (23:24).
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
With CBA negotiations still ongoing, James Kay and Chris Pennant talk about Sky fans' expectations for the season (1:16), navigating the Sky's options in free agency once the CBA is signed (16:54), figuring out roles for Katie Lou Samuelson and Gabby Williams (27:24), and why they are worried about stagnant CBA talks (43:03).
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
On the 13th episode of The Skyhook, James Kay brings on Nick Niendorf to discuss:
-Astou Ndour's ridiculous ejection and the fallout from it
-the rise of Astou and how it creates an important subplot for the 2020 Sky season
-Katie Lou Samuelson's future in Chicago
-Playoff preview between the Sky and Mercury
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
In the 12th edition of The Skyhook, James Kay brings on Nick Niendorf to discuss:
-Liz Cambage and The Sky sparring on and off the court
-How the horrendous officiating this season effects the Sky's offensive scheme
-What to make of Katie Lou Samuelson in 2019
-Breaking down the Sky's next three games
-The two-weeks-too-early WNBA award picks
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
In the 11th edition of The Skyhook, James Kay calls up The Sky Show Chi to discuss:
-How the Sky will adjust without Jantel Lavender and who should take her minutes
-The next 10 games and the Sky's ceiling and floor as they get closer to the playoffs
-Preview of this weekend's home stand
-WNBA players being included in the next NBA 2K game and how that impacts women's sports moving forward
-The fallout of Brittney Griner's suspension and how it could potentially alter the W's future
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
In the 10th edition of The Skyhook, James Kay brings on Chris Pennant to discuss:
-Chicago's depth and how sustainable it is for them to rely on it so much.
-Vanderquigs...bolting from Chicago?!?!?
-Relevant stats you NEED to know heading into the Sky's next two matchups
-Cathy Engelbert's missed opportunity Part Two
-The lack of excitement around the WNBA trade deadline