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Valkyries, Say Less
🎙️ Valkyries, Say Less
Hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely & Raina Mast
Two former high school/D3 hoopers turned San Francisco teachers, moms, artists and entrepreneurs (we're tryin!) team up to bring you the podcast you didn’t know you needed — all about our brand-new hometown WNBA heroes: the Golden State Valkyries.
We’re here for the vibes, the victories, and whatever’s cooking at concession! Whether you’re a WNBA superfan or just here to figure out which Valkyrie to cheer for, this is your go-to pod for:
🏀 Player + coach back stories and behind the scenes
🍔 Chase Center eats + recs
🗞️ Bite-sized basketball updates (no ESPN deep scroll required)
🎧 Tidbits, laughs, and insider energy only Ballhalla locals can bring
“Valkyries, Say Less” is where Bay Area pride meets courtside fun. Press play and hang with us! It’s going to be a good time.
Episodes
21 episodes
🎙️ Season 2, Episode 4: Kiah Stokes Brings Championship Energy to the Valkyries
Valkyries, Say Less — Season 2, Episode 4Season 2, Episode 4 is a good one.This week, we spotlight the incredible Kiah Stokes in our latest player profile. Kiah comes to the Golden State Valkyries with a long and impressive...
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🎙️ Season 2, Episode 3: Bienvenue Gabby Williams + Join us for Watch Party at Rikki's 5/8
This Is — Season 2, Episode 3Bienvenue, Gabby Williams!Our first player profile of Season 2 is here, and we’re kicking it off with one of the most dynamic two-way players in the game: Gabby Williams.French-A...
🎙️ Season 2, Episode 2: Recap Of Preseason Home Opener Game Vs Seattle Storm 4/25/26
Season 2, Episode 2 of Valkyries, Say Less is here, and we’re recapping the incredible preseason matchup between the Golden State Valkyries and the Seattle Storm on April 25, 2026.This game was especially meaningful for us ...
🎙️ Season 2, Episode 1: THE LAUNCH!
Hurrah, huzzah! It’s time. It’s now!Welcome to Season 2 of “Valkyries, Say Less.” We’re launching on the very same day that WNBA training camp begins, and you can feel it… the season is here.In this episode, we’re diving in...
🎙️ Season 1, BONUS VSL EPISODE 16: Mid Post-Season Update!
After two months of pure hanging out without hitting record, we finally reunited in our glorious Bunkbed Studios for a mid post-season check-in. It felt so good to be back together. Way overdue! And...in a twist for sesason 2, w...
🎙️ Season 1, Special Feature: Coach Natalie Nakase on "Section 415" with Kerry Crowley
Exciting news!We’ve teamed up with Section 415, the brand-new Bay Area sports podcast from The San Franci...
🎙️Season1, Episode 15: “Kaitlyn Chen, the Valkyries' Biggest Joy Burst AND... our Season Finale for this Historic Inaugural Season!"
This episode is our last episode of this year's historical inaugural season for the Golden State Valkyries. We're gonna talk about so many things...where the players are going in the off season, the CBA negotiations, how to watch overseas games...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 14: “Kaila Charles Joins the Valkyries Mid Season then Starts in the Playoffs!
This episode highlights Kaila Charles, our dynamic guard/forward, and former Maryland standout, wearing jersey #6. She joined us mid season and has definitely left a big mark on our hearts.Tune in to learn why she's the bes...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 13: “From the French National team to the Valkyries: Iliana Rupert”
This episode highlights Iliana Rupert, our talented French center, rocking jersey #12, the same number her father wore. Not only has this player one a WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces, she also represented France a...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 12: “Ceci Zandalasini: Italy’s Finest Joins the Valkyries”
This episode highlights Cecilia Zandalasini, our incredible Italian player, sporting jersey #24. During this season she stepped away for a few games to return to Europe where she won a bronze medal in Eurobasket with her Italian t...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 11: “More French Fire: Janelle Salaün Lights Up the Valkyries”
This episode highlights Janelle Salaün, one of the Valkyries’ French stars, sporting jersey #13. She has played on the French National Team and recently in Eurobasket. Though she is a rookie in the WNBA, she is making quite the na...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 10: “Valkyries Queen: Laeticia Amihere Rules the Court”
This episode highlights Laeticia Amihere, the Valkyries’ dynamic forward known as The Black Queen, rocking jersey #3. A national champion with South Carolina under Dawn Staley, a 2023 WNBA first-round pick, and an ...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 9: “Tiffany Hayes: Veteran Legend of the Valkyries”
This episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ most experienced leaders: Tiffany Hayes, wearing jersey #15. A UConn champion turned WNBA All-Star, Hayes spent over a decade dominating in Atlanta, powered through Connecticut, powere...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 8: "All About Mo – Monique Billings, our Valkyries Renaissance Woman"
This episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ finest players: Monique Billings, wearing jersey #25. From dominating at UCLA to making her mark in Atlanta, and now rocking black and violet in the Bay, Mo’s journey is all about play...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 7: “Big Vet Energy for the Valkyries from Small Town Gal, Kayla Thornton!"
This episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ real-deal anchors: Kayla Thornton, wearing jersey #5. She’s an incredible defender and an experienced vet. Best accomplishment this year is that she was voted to be on the 2025 ...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 6: « Kate Money Martin Brings her Team Spirit Glue to the Valkyries »
This episode highlights the one and only, Kate Martin. She's the energetic spark plug and our glue now rocking the Golden State Valkyries jersey #20. From her 6-year run at Iowa (remember that!) to stepping up big in ...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 5: “2025 MIP or MVP?! Veronica Burton Rules Ballhalla”
This episode highlights Veronica Burton, the clutch playmaker now rocking the Golden State Valkyries jersey #22. From Northwestern stardom to her seasons with Dallas and Connecticut, Veronica shows us how her strength (mental, phy...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 4: “Temi Fagbenle: Experienced Leadership for the Valkyries”
This episode highlights Temi Fagbenle—the seasoned vet, Olympic baller, and newest powerhouse joining the Golden State Valkyries wearing jersey #14. From London roots to Harvard halls to WNBA locker rooms (most recently wit...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 3: “Bonjour, Carla Leite: The Valkyries’ French Phenomenon”
This episode highlights Carla Leite—the fearless 19-year-old guard from France who’s now suiting up for the Golden State Valkyries wearing jersey #0. From dominating the court in Lyon to making her WNBA debut in the Bay, Carla a b...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 2: "Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase — We’re Officially Obsessed"
This episode highlights the Coach Natalie Nakase—head coach for the Golden State Valkyries and our new personal hero. We get into her journey from playing ball at UCLA to coaching overseas to breaking barriers in the NBA and now helpin...
🎙️ Season 1, Episode 1: “Meet the Valkyries (and Us)”
Episode 1: “Meet the Valkyries (and Us)”In our debut episode, we introduce ourselves—two former hoopers turned SF educators, moms, artists and entrepreneurs—and share why we’re all in on the new WNBA team in town: the Golden St...