Valkyries, Say Less
🎙️ Valkyries, Say Less
Hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely & Raina Mast
Two former high school/D3 hoopers turned San Francisco moms, teachers, 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
14 episodes
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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34:06
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:29
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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50:28
🎙️ 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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:32
🎙️ 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:41
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:40
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:38
🎙️ 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:16
🎙️ 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:42
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:35
🎙️ 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 recentl...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:41
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:58
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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30:42
🎙️ 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:35