Her Game Her Voice™
Her Game Her Voice™ is the podcast where women’s basketball meets bold conversations about gender parity, the unique challenges female athletes face, and the moments—both on and off the court—that shape the game.
From buzzer-beating triumphs to air balls that leave us shaking our heads (like Pitbull at the WNBA All-Star halftime show—really?!), Kaari breaks it all down with insight, humor, and a passion for the game.
She’ll share what she’s learned from Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Tara VanDerveer, cover stories from the Golden State Valkyries, Stanford Women’s Basketball, and the WNBA, and bring in special guests—players, coaches, and insiders—to give their perspectives.
Whether you’re a diehard fan, a casual observer, or someone who just discovered the WNBA through Taylor Swift’s friendship with Caitlin Clark, Her Game Her Voice has something for you.
Join the conversation and find Her Game Her Voice wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
24 episodes
Portal Paydays, Camp Cuts, & Caitlin Coverage
The transfer portal is officially closed… sort of. But the chaos? Very much alive.This week, I break down what happens when 1,500 women’s basketball players enter the portal, why Audi Crooks’ headline-making move may say just as much abo...
Transfers, Tournament Cash, and Voices Behind the Game… Plus Geno Auriemma
The transfer portal chaos continues—and based on your feedback, not everyone’s loving it.This week, we dig deeper into what the portal means for players, coaches, and yes… the fans left trying to keep up with ever-changing rosters. Empow...
Cinderella Runs, Big Money Moves, and the Transfer Portal
In this episode of Her Game Her Voice., we’re diving into the madness of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament — and asking a bigger question: does money equal success in women’s coll...
March Madness, WNBA Salaries and My Return to the Game
March Madness is here—and so is a major shift in the WNBA.In this episode of Her Game Her Voice, we break down the chaos of the NCAA Tournament, including how bracket seeding works and why your picks probabl...
WNBA CBA Talks, Dan Rosensweig on Unrivaled, and the UConn Problem
In the first Her Game Her Voice episode of the new year, Kaari kicks things off with a clear-eyed update on the latest WNBA CBA negotiations, including what the newly announced moratorium actually means, why the offseason is on ...
Happy Hoopin’ Days: WNBA CBA, Unrivaled Basketball, and NIL with Dan Rosensweig
In the final Her Game Her Voice episode of the year, Kaari opens with a strange dream about Coach Tara Vanderveer. Then she shares a quick but critical update on the WNBA’s ongoing collective bargaining negotiations, including the latest sticki...
College Basketball Tip-off: Stanford, WNBA Free Agency, and Dan Rosensweig on Investing in Women’s Sports
In this episode of Her Game Her Voice, Kaari Peterson kicks off the college basketball season by zooming in on the fast‑rising Stanford Cardinal women’s basketball team—after a rare down year they’re back baby! 10 experienced returners, three f...
Inside the WNBA: Freedom of Movement, Power Plays, and the Portland Fire’s Fumble
In this episode of Her Game Her Voice, Kaari goes inside the WNBA to unpack one of the sport’s most misunderstood concepts: freedom of movement. What does it actually mean, and why does it matter so much for players — e...
Uniform Decisions, WNBA Playoff Visions & StudBudz on a Mission
What happens when the Golden State Valkyries take their playoff run to San Jose? Kaari shares her first-hand experience of Ballhalla at the SAP Center, the heartbreak of a last-second loss to the Minnesota Lynx, and the unforgettable moment tha...
WNBA Pain, Valkyries Gain, Atlanta’s Floor Shame
The Golden State Valkyries just made history as the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs — and they did it in style. But while the Valkyries are soaring, injuries in the WNBA are piling up. So Kaari's digging into the whys and ...
Valkyries Mascot Reveal, Ballhalla, and the WNBA's Tech Revolution
The Golden State Valkyries just cracked open a surprise — literally. Outside Chase Center, a giant violet egg hatched their brand-new mascot: Violet the Raven. Host Kaari Peterson breaks down Violet's egg-cellent debut and the Norse mytho...
The WNBA: Facts, Fiction, and Shirley Temples
From buzzer beaters to busted myths, this episode of Her Game Her Voice brings the heat. Host Kaari Peterson kicks things off with a Golden State Valkyries update — including key injuries, road trip fatigue, and what’s ahead for the WN...
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game (Was Kinda Meh)
Hey Hoop Heads — I’m back with a fully loaded All-Star edition of Her Game Her Voice and I’ve got a lot to share including:🏀 A break down the highs, lows, and the "meh" of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis...
WNBA Fight Club, Reffing in Real Time, & Valkyries Value
Guess what? The Indiana Fever came to Ballhalla… and left with an L.In this episode of Her Game Her Voice, host Kaari Peterson breaks down the Golden State Valkyries’ electric win over the Fever, the escalating physicality in th...
Valkyries Rising, Hardship Contracts, & the WNBA Pay Gap
This week on Her Game Her Voice, host Kaari Peterson brings the heat with the latest from the Golden State Valkyries, including a dominant win over the Aces and the signing of MSU Spartan alum Aerial Powers. Listener Pillar from Michig...
Rookies, Refs & a Question for Tara VanDerveer
In this episode of Her Game Her Voice, we’re diving into:🏀 How the Golden State Valkyries’ rookies are settling in📍 Where Princeton’s Kaitlyn Chen is now (hint: she’s not done dazzling us)🎤 Tara VanDerveer’s though...
Muffet Graduates, Valkyries Begin, and Fans React
Graduation milestones, expansion excitement, and growing pains on and off the court. In this episode, Kaari returns after a short break to celebrate her daughter’s college graduation — and the WNBA’s 29th season tip-off. She ...
The Draft, the Nets, and the Guard DAWGS
In this episode of Her Game. Her Voice., Kaari Peterson takes you inside the 2025 WNBA Draft—from a surprising pick by the Golden State Valkyries to their bold international roster strategy. Plus, what’s with cutting down basketball ne...
Betty, Pat, and Big Numbers
In this episode, I shine a spotlight on Belmont University legend Betty Wiseman—aka “Belmont Betty”—and the extraordinary legacy she built for women’s basketball in the Southeast. I’ll also take you back to the 2002 Final Four in San Antonio, w...
Big Games, Bigger Feelings, and UConn Fans (Still the Worst)
Short on time? Good news—so are we. In this bite-sized, 10 minute episode of Her Game Her Voice, we’re diving deep into March Madness!🏀 First, we head back to Stanford for a special "Road to the Final Four"...
Heartbreak, The Dance, and Eminem
March Madness is here, but not everyone got an invite—Stanford’s historic NCAA tournament streak is over, and I’ve got thoughts. Plus, we dive into the origins of “March Madness” and “The Big Dance,” break down Cinderella stories and bracket bu...
Court Time, World Champs and Red Heads
In this episode of Her Game. Her Voice., we dive into the stories of two groundbreaking women’s basketball teams.First, the Fort Shaw Indian Boarding School team—Indigenous girls who dominated the court in the early 1900s, becom...
Tip-Off! Tara, Trailblazers, and the Game We Love
Welcome to the very first episode of Her Game Her Voice! I’m Kaari Peterson, and this is the podcast where women’s basketball meets the conversations that shape the game—on and off the court.In this episode, I’m taking you insid...
Introducing Her Game Her Voice with Kaari Peterson
Her Game Her Voice is the podcast where women’s basketball meets bold conversations about gender parity, the unique challenges female athletes face, and the moments—both on and off the court—that shape the game.From buzzer-bea...