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Melbourne Boomers WNBL The Deakin Melbourne Boomers are members of the Womens National Basketball League (WNBL).

12/06/2026

Her first Aussie interview 🏀🇨🇳✨

Meet Yang Shuyu - Chinese star with an infectious personality and a love for fish and chips!

On The 6th Woman Podcast, Beza & Tony chose to dive into the more personal side of Yang Shuyu as she shared her favourite food, memories of growing up and where she wants to travel to in Australia.

Episode out today!

02/06/2026

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28/05/2026

As we head into WNBL27, hear from newly appointed Chief Operations Officer Justin Nelson about the league’s fresh approach on the latest episode of The 6th Woman Basketball Podcast.

From rebuilding the Melbourne Boomers to creating New Zealand’s Tauihi league, to working alongside Lauren Jackson - Justin has spent 30 years picking up broken products and turning them into something special. Now he’s got his next challenge ahead. 🔥

Episode out now on (video) and

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 🎙️New Head of WNBL - Justin Nelson* Supported the rebirth of the * He built women’s basketball in N...
11/05/2026

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 🎙️

New Head of WNBL - Justin Nelson

* Supported the rebirth of the
* He built women’s basketball in New Zealand from scratch
* Now he’s been handed the keys to the WNBL! 🔥

This week, Justin Nelson sits down with The 6th Woman Podcast for his very first public sit-down interview since being appointed Chief WNBL Operations Officer.

No press release. No PR filter. Just the real conversation about basketball and his journey to leadership.

They go deep on origin story, vision, the future of women’s basketball in Australia, men’s role in the women’s game, and the hot takes most people won’t say out loud 🔥

🎁 WIN A FAMILY PASS TO THE WNBL 2026/27 OPENING ROUND — thanks to our friends at 🏀

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The best question wins the family pass — AND they’ll ask it live on the pod 🎙️ Winner announced when the episode drops.

11/05/2026

Episode 13 of The 6th Woman Podcast is the conversation we’ve been waiting for!

4x WNBA All-Star, 2x Defensive Player of the Year, and Project B Chief Basketball Officer - Alana Beard joins them to explain exactly what Project B is, why the basketball world is paying attention, and why player ownership and equity are the blueprint - not just buzz words!

They get into:

🌍 What Project B actually is and the vision behind it
💼 How women athletes are evolving into owners and brands
🤝 How Project B plans to work WITH the WNBA and WNBL - not against them
⭐ Sophie Cunningham’s business mindset, Alanna Smith’s rise & the players shaping the future
🎥 The future of basketball streaming and global accessibility
❤️ Purpose, legacy, and what it means to pay it forward

Episode out now on (video) and

This isn’t just about a new league. It’s about who controls the future of the game.

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01/05/2026

Episode 12 of The 6th Woman Podcast - Down to Business!

Record money. Record talent. Almost zero movement.

The WNBA’s free agency told a deeper story than any headline captured and Beza and Tony are breaking it all down in Episode 12.

Player loyalty, global pipelines, brutal training camp cuts, and the Caitlin Clark free agency clock that’s already ticking. ⏳

This one’s a must-listen. 🎙️

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06/04/2026

Australian Opal Bec Allen joins the latest episode of The 6th Woman Podcast 🇦🇺🏀

$39K rookie salary. New York City. Seven countries over two decades. .allen9 has lived every chapter of this story.

The WNBA just agreed to the most important deal in women’s basketball history - a $7M salary cap, 20% revenue share, & real player welfare standards. This week, Aussie Opal & WNBA star Bec Allen joins Beza & Tony to break down what it actually felt like to live through 16 months of negotiations, vote to stand firm, & finally sign it.

They also get into why Australian players should still play overseas & what owners need to get right, fan culture across Australia, Europe & the USA 🌍

She wishes she was five years younger right now. After this episode, you’ll understand why.

Full episode on YouTube ▶️ and Spotify 🎧

👏 Thanks to .in.progress

05/04/2026

Australian Opal Bec Allen joins the latest episode of The 6th Woman Podcast 🇦🇺🏀

Full video on YouTube ▶️ and now also on Spotify 🎧

👏 Thanks to .in.progress

31/03/2026

From Melbourne to Atlanta with Atlanta Dream 🔥

15 wins to 30 wins in a single season. That doesn’t happen by accident.

In the latest episode of The 6th Woman Podcast, Atlanta Dream GM Dan Padover joins for a rare inside look at how championship calibre teams are actually built in the WNBA. From the draft room to player development, culture, ownership alignment and the global scouting pipeline reshaping the league’s future.

They also dive into his journey from video coordinator to GM, how he balances analytics with the eye test, and his rapid fire takes on the young international players he is most excited about.

Recorded during the uncertainty of the WNBA’s CBA negotiations, this conversation hits differently knowing what was at stake.

Whether you are a hoops fan, a strategy nerd or looking to break into the sports industry, this one is worth a listen 🎙️

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👉 Full episode on YouTube

30/03/2026

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