Forget everything you thought you knew about basketball podcasts! Breanna Stewart and Myles Turner are about to drop a bombshell by uniting the NBA and WNBA worlds in a way never seen before. Their new podcast promises a game-changing perspective, but will it deliver?
Two titans of the court, Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Myles Turner of the Milwaukee Bucks, are breaking barriers with their joint podcast venture. This isn't just another athlete-led show; it's the first podcast co-hosted by active stars from both the WNBA and NBA! Imagine getting real-time insights from the court, straight from the minds of two players at the top of their game.
Their brainchild, "Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles," debuted January 28th on iHeartPodcasts. But here's where it gets controversial... In a saturated podcast landscape, what makes this one truly different?
Turner himself admits he was initially hesitant. "I actually didn’t really want to do it at first because it was such a saturated market,” he confessed. He questioned whether another athlete-led show could truly stand out. And this is the part most people miss: it wasn't just the podcasting opportunity, but the chance to collaborate with Stewart that changed his mind. The idea evolved into a crossover between leagues, something he felt was desperately lacking in basketball media. This collaboration between Turner and Stewart promises a unified voice, bridging the gap between the NBA and WNBA in an unprecedented manner.
The seed for this unique partnership was planted through a connection: Stewart’s former college teammate, Gabby Williams, introduced the two. Initial conversations about basketball quickly blossomed into broader discussions about the sport's culture and the contrasting experiences players face across the two leagues. Think about it: are the pressures and expectations really all that different for a WNBA superstar versus an NBA center?
Stewart emphasizes that the podcast is designed to reflect this wide range of topics, seamlessly blending in-depth basketball analysis with more casual conversations about life off the court. "Just being able to see the game through our eyes, our lens,” Stewart explained. "Whether we’re breaking down what’s happening in the WNBA or what he’s doing with the Bucks, you don’t really see the podcasts with the breakdowns right after [games]. I want to do that with Myles.” This promises a fresh, immediate perspective that traditional sports media often lacks.
But the podcast won't be all X's and O's. Both hosts are committed to exploring pop culture, personal interests, and offering behind-the-scenes glimpses rarely seen in traditional media. Turner teases that listeners can expect to hear about his surprising hobbies, including his well-known passion for Lego building. Could this be the key to attracting a wider audience beyond hardcore basketball fans?
The podcast's timing is particularly noteworthy, launching while both players are actively contributing to their respective teams. Turner, a key player for the Bucks, is averaging 12.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists this season. Stewart, a dominant force in the WNBA, averaged 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 31 games during the 2025 season, earning her seventh All-Star selection. This means fans are getting insights from players who are actively living the game.
For Stewart, the podcast is yet another platform to shape the narrative around basketball, complementing her on-court achievements and broader influence within the sport. For Turner, it’s an opportunity to connect with fans in a more personal and unscripted manner, bridging the perceived gap between the NBA and WNBA. But is this truly a bridge, or just a stepping stone for their individual brands?
As "Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles" takes center stage, both hosts are framing the show not as a media experiment, but as an organic extension of how players already discuss the game – informed, candid, and grounded in firsthand experience. They are betting on authenticity.
Do you think this podcast can truly bridge the gap between the NBA and WNBA fan bases? Will their unique perspectives resonate with a broad audience, or will it primarily appeal to existing basketball enthusiasts? And most importantly, what topics do you hope they'll cover? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
