Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner are joined by 2021 WNBA MVP, 2024 Finals MVP, and Stewie's New York Liberty teammate, Jonquel Jones. JJ opens up about the challenges of pursuing basketball while staying true to herself growing up in the Bahamas, the lessons she learned about becoming a great teammate, and the moment she realized she truly had "GAME." The trio also has fun discussing which court-side celebrities at Liberty games have actually left JJ starstruck, which Liberty players talk the most trash, a fact about the team you probably don't know, and which teammates have the worst taste in music. Plus, Jonquel introduces everyone to her beloved Goldendoodle, and shares why life off the court has changed since moving to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner are joined by 17-year NBA veteran C.J. Miles, the player who helped mentor Myles during his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. The trio discusses how C.J.'s basketball journey might have looked very different if NIL had existed when he came out of Skyline High School in Dallas in 2005. C.J. opens up about the challenges of entering the NBA as an 18-year-old, the isolation he felt as a teenager in a veteran locker room, and the lessons he learned while finding his place in the league. They also dive into the evolution of C.J.'s career as he became one of the NBA's most respected 3-and-D players. C.J. explains why every player in the league is ultimately a role player, some just earn more trust and responsibility than others. Myles reflects on his own rookie season, including the West Coast road trip that helped spark his breakout after months of hard work behind the scenes. The conversation also explores C.J.'s passion for self-expression, photography, music, and the creative outlets that helped him stay balanced throughout his career. Plus, the show closes with C.J. vs. Myles Trivia as the former teammates test how much they remember about their 2015-16 season together in Indiana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breanna Stewart is joined by WNBA and NBA analyst Trysta Krick, and from the opening tip, Trysta comes ready to challenge everything. She presses Stewie on the New York Liberty's slow start to the season, their surprising losses to expansion team Portland Fire, and even revisits the controversial foul call at the end of the 2024 WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx. Stewie doesn't back down, leading to one of the most candid conversations of the season. The two also dive into the NBA Finals, the WNBA Rookie of the Year race, and the continued impact of Unrivaled. Trysta shares some of her hottest takes, including whether Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale can thrive together in Dallas, and why she believes WNBA players deserved even more in the league's new CBA. Plus, Trysta puts her freestyle skills to the test, and Stewie opens up about the biggest challenge of balancing motherhood with life as a WNBA superstar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner break down the NBA Conference Finals, including what it’s really like to play a playoff series inside Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks and why the Thunder should be very careful about an angry Victor Wembanyama. The two also dive into why international players continue to dominate the MVP voting, what’s going wrong in American youth basketball development, and how basketball culture differs around the world. Stewie explains why she didn’t buy gifts for her teammates after winning the WNBA MVP, and Myles shares stories about giving back to his hometown and why that responsibility matters to him. Plus, another edition of Stewie’s Parent Corner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breanna Stewart is joined by viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas for a conversation about sports, identity, and handling life in the spotlight. Jordan opens up about growing up in a basketball family, his rapid rise as the biggest star in men’s college volleyball, and what it’s been like navigating viral fame. The two also talk about Jordan attending a New York Liberty game, and Jordan’s experience being embraced as an openly LGBTQ+ athlete. Plus, Jordan teaches Stewie how to celebrate her next big moment on the court, and reveals that he’ll be returning to college volleyball next season... though he still isn’t sure where he’ll be playing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Myles on vacation, Breanna Stewart is joined by Mariah Rose from Hoops for Hotties and the iHeart Women’s Sports Network’s Full Circle podcast for a wide-ranging, culture-meets-hoops conversation. They dive into everything from viral moments on TikTok to Justin Bieber at Coachella, and what it really takes to cover men’s and women’s sports equally. Plus how to deal with internet critics in a world of constant opinions. On the court, they break down major WNBA storylines, including the impact of Angel Reese heading to Atlanta and Satou Sabally landing in New York, and debate whether it’ll be A'ja Wilson or Stewie taking home MVP this season. Mariah shares how her mom inspired her path into sports media and offers a unique perspective on athlete parenting, while Stewie shows love to New York Liberty fans and reveals a gameday ritual you definitely won’t see coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewie and Myles break down the biggest stories in basketball, from Doc Rivers’ awkward ending with the Milwaukee Bucks to the controversy surrounding the NBA’s 65-game rule as the regular season comes to an end. Stewie weighs in on the moment between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma following the South Carolina vs. UConn Final Four matchup—and owns up to losing her bet with Allisha Gray. She shares advice for Sarah Strong heading into her next season at UConn, breaks down some of the most interesting free agency moves in the WNBA, and offers insight into the evolving landscape of the league. Plus, the show goes off the court with Stewie's Parent Corner, and Myles provides updates on his Casper Foundation. https://www.thecasperfoundation.org/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myles is joined by his Bucks teammate Thanasis Antetokounmpo for a candid conversation about family, pressure, and carving out his own path in the game. Thanasis opens up about being the older brother to Giannis, Kostas, and Alex, and what it meant to help lead his family into basketball. He also discusses his investment in the Unrivaled league and its rapid growth, reflects on winning an NBA title in Milwaukee and how it transformed the city, and addresses the nepotism narratives surrounding his role with honesty and perspective. Plus, Thanasis shares his proudest accomplishment off the court—and even gives Myles some advice on podcasting.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Stewie continuing negotiations on a new WNBA CBA, Myles is joined by two-time NBA champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for a conversation about winning at the highest level. KCP shares what it was like capturing titles alongside LeBron James and Nikola Jokic, the keys to championship chemistry, and why elite defense has been the foundation of his success — including the toughest player he ever had to guard. Myles and KCP also dive into the current state of the college game, the changes they’d like to see, and the lessons KCP has learned throughout his NBA journey. Plus, with Stewie out, KCP steps into a new role and delivers some unexpected parenting advice to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewie and Myles are joined by elite skills trainer Chris Brickley for a discussion about how he got to the top of the game, the keys to working with the best basketball players in the world and what he does to stay grounded through it all.  They get into Chris' early days at Louisville with Coach Rick Pitino, the most skilled player he ever worked with and the best Black Ops run he ever saw. The conversation gets personal with his connection to Stewie, his meaningful tattoos, the best advice for success and the impact of his signature shoe deal with Puma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a crossover episode as Fudd Around and Find Out links up with Game Recognize Game for a full collab with Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner. The group gets into what “game recognize game” really means, Azzi’s mindset heading into the final stretch of her college career, and what it feels like to win — and repeat — at the highest level. Stewie shares classic Geno and CD stories from her UConn days (including getting sent to run the Gampel stairs mid-practice), plus advice for navigating March and the transition to the pros. Ashanti talks about moving from playing to broadcasting and why telling women’s basketball stories still matters. Myles breaks down life after a decade in Indiana, why community matters when you get drafted, and how fashion and LEGO became part of his identity off the court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Game Recognize Game, Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner show love to players who have been proving they have serious game this season, including Anthony Black, Chelsea Gray, and JT Toppin. The show then shifts to the business side of basketball as Stewie dives deep into the WNBA CBA, having an open and honest player’s perspective conversation with Myles. They break down why understanding the CBA matters, how it impacts careers in real time, and the key differences between NBA and WNBA agreements, including the very real possibility that the WNBA season could be affected. The episode also delivers plenty of classic Game Recognize Game moments: Myles admits to getting cooked by Reggie Jackson, Stewie gives Sue Bird her flowers for elite leadership, and the show wraps with parenting advice from Stewie and a grounding yoga lesson from Myles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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