About this episode

The episode discusses March Madness highlights, a viral coaching moment, and features an interview with Maryland head coach Brenda Frese and star guard Oluchi Okananwa.

March Madness is delivering, and so is this episode. From bracket chaos and UCLA surviving Duke to a viral coaching moment that had the entire internet debating what “good coaching” actually looks like… we’re breaking it all down. Julie, Abby, and Kinger react to the biggest headlines across women’s sports including record-breaking crowds, Angel City staying undefeated, and a historic run in tennis, before sitting down with Maryland head coach Brenda Frese and star guard Oluchi Okananwa to unpack the moment everyone’s been talking about. What really happened on that sideline? What did she actually say? And why did it resonate with so many people? Plus, the Party Starter, bracket updates, and a chaotic new game of “Read My Lips” you do not want to miss. Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Instagram — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ TikTok — ⁠@welcometothepartyshow⁠ Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: A close up look at the Dodger’s World Series ring: https://x.com/Dodgers/status/2037709653174583405 Watch this amazing story on Abby’s nephew, Brady Wambach…

People in this episode

Hosts: Julie, Abby, Kinger

Guests: Brenda Frese, Oluchi Okananwa

Topics covered

• March Madness
• women's sports
• coaching
• basketball
• tennis
• viral moments

Keywords

• March Madness
• coaching moment
• UCLA
• Duke
• Angel City
• tennis
• Brenda Frese
• Oluchi Okananwa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UCLA, Duke, Angel City, WTA

Places: Saudi Arabia

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