HeyJaredThe MidMajors
The podcast for women’s hoops fans who want it all: news, laughs, and no fluff. Former D1 ballers Tacarra Barnes and Courtney Lumpkin break down everything in college basketball and the WNBA with real energy, real insight, and real love for the game
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- Sep 20, 2026
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WNBA Playoff Race Heats Up + Angel Reese’s All-WNBA Case (opens the original)
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Tacarra breaks down the final stretch of the WNBA regular season, the playoff race, and the teams fighting for postseason positioning. Plus, she makes the case for Angel Reese’s All-WNBA recognition and previews what’s ahead for the Mid Majors Podcast during the playoffs.
Talia Goodman on the Transfer Portal, NIL Chaos & the Future of Women’s College Basketball (opens the original)
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Talia Goodman joins The Mid Majors to break down how the transfer portal, NIL, and revenue sharing are reshaping women’s college basketball. She talks NIL chaos, how the portal market is really set, what NCAA Tournament expansion could mean for mid-majors, and which mid-major programs fans should have on their radar this season.
Team USA vs Italy Was UGLY | 28% SHOOTING as USA Escapes a Mess (opens the original)
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Team USA survived an ugly matchup against Italy despite shooting just 28.6% from the field, struggling against the 2-3 zone, and never finding a consistent offensive rhythm. Tacarra breaks down what went wrong, Caitlin Clark’s 0-for-6 night, the struggles from Team USA’s stars, and why this performance should be a wake-up call before facing France and continuing the pursuit of gold in Berlin.
Cathy Engelbert Is Retiring: What the WNBA Needs From Its Next Commissioner (opens the original)
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Tacarra reacts to Cathy Engelbert’s retirement, reflects on her WNBA legacy—including historic growth, expansion and the $3 billion media rights deal—and explains why she believes the league is ready for new leadership. She breaks down what the next WNBA commissioner needs to prioritize, from rebuilding trust with players to stronger accountability, and makes the case for Nneka Ogwumike as a potential successor.
Kate Koval BREAKS Her Silence After Leaving LSU — “This Is Bigger Than Basketball” (opens the original)
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