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, and what she learned from each of her stops along the way. Tina also reflects on the highs and lows of her time in Phoenix, what it was like joining super teams, and how she’s evolved as a leader and a teammate. Finally, Tina and Sue tell some incredible previously untold stories about USA basketball, life overseas, and...drug tests...
Plus, Sue shares her take on the new CBA possibly bringing more European players to the W, DeWanna Bonner’s return to Phoenix, and the rookies named to this year’s All-Star team.
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The Natasha Howard Interview
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 shaped her career, and what it’s like playing alongside Caitlin Clark. Plus, Sue and Natasha reminisce about their championship runs together in Seattle.
Sue also explains the WNBA's connection to the flow offense utilized by the Indiana Pacers during their NBA Finals run, previews the Commissioner's Cup, and weighs in on some of the narratives around the league’s physicality.
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The Breanna Stewart Interview
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 her championship hopes in New York and how the Liberty have been able to play at such a high level this season.
00:00 Introduction05:09 Developing Versatility08:22 Setting Screens & Coming Off Screens13:32 UNC & Recruitment Story17:15 Freshman Year at UConn22:15 UConn's Culture25:45 WNBA Draft & Seattle First Impressions30:45 Adjustment to the WNBA36:30 Winning & losing with the Storm45:11 Face of the W with A’ja48:28 Heading to New York59:20 Final Thoughts
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The Arike Ogunbowale Interview
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.
00:00 Intro
00:14 Sue’s View
05:07 Funny Ejection Story
11:00 Choosing Notre Dame
18:46 2018 Run & Buzzer Beaters
26:42 Post-Tournament Fun
30:02 WNBA Draft & Rookie Year
35:10 Scoring vs Playmaking
42:05 Playing with Paige
50:02 All-Star MVP & Success
56:39 Final Thoughts
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The Kate Martin Interview
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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Bird’s Eye View is your courtside seat to the WNBA, hosted by Hall of Famer and four-time champion Sue Bird. Every week, Sue offers sharp insight, candid analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that spotlight the brilliance of women’s basketball — on the court.
From the Vox Media Podcast Network and TOGETHXR.
New episodes drop every Friday here and on YouTube.
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