https://simplecast.com Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi talk all about Women's Hoops, X's and O's, film breakdown, and unique perspectives from professional players, coaches and analysts. Edona Thaqi played basketball for Fordham University and the Kosovo National Team. She is also an assistant coach for the Kosovo National Team and a current College/WNBA color commentator. Kianna Smith played basketball at University of Louisville where she made an Elite 8 and Final Four appearance. Professionally she played for the LA Sparks, and overseas in Korea. Currently she is a basketball analyst. 2024, Kianna Smith & Edona Thaqi, She's Always On en Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:23:09 +0000 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:23:19 +0000 212155 https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7fcb02a4-6ec0-4c6d-a7c3-fda648ee57fc/ce71e3a8-5ce8-4738-9ce1-26c0688d50fc/3000x3000/shes-always-on-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com episodic Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi talk all about Women's Hoops, X's and O's, film breakdown, and unique perspectives from professional players, coaches and analysts. Edona Thaqi played basketball for Fordham University and the Kosovo National Team. She is also an assistant coach for the Kosovo National Team and a current College/WNBA color commentator. Kianna Smith played basketball at University of Louisville where she made an Elite 8 and Final Four appearance. Professionally she played for the LA Sparks, and overseas in Korea. Currently she is a basketball analyst. Kianna Smith, Edona Thaqi false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Viccwz52 Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi edonathaqi123@gmail.com d687a314-71bb-415a-b11a-fc9a2a324371 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:23:09 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-emily-engstler-interview-ZM2RepEk Episode 9: Emily Engstler Interview Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:32:19 Hear Emily talk about her journey, the importance of having a niche, and how she feels about being a tik tok sensation and a spotlight in the media. Hear Emily talk about her journey, the importance of having a niche, and how she feels about being a tik tok sensation and a spotlight in the media. false full 9 1 cc59286b-73ff-4e15-a8cd-21e1ce003fe2 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:52:01 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-wnba-actions-RzvL7uJH Episode 8: WNBA ACTIONS!! Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:15:35 Listen to Edona and Kianna talk through some effective actions for some teams in the league! Listen to Edona and Kianna talk through some effective actions for some teams in the league! false full 8 1 f53d40e6-bc9b-4767-a26e-d323bf4dee20 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:51:14 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-recent-games-all-star-snubs-team-usa-and-rebecca-allen-interview-LMzNmUtu Episode 7:Recent Games, All Star Snubs, Team USA and Rebecca Allen Interview Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:39:46 ALL STAR BREAKDOWN, who got snubbed? Leave a comment below who you think should have been on the All star team. Hear from Rebecca Allen about her journey to the WNBA, her joining the Australian Olympic team, who she's enjoyed playing with and so much more! ALL STAR BREAKDOWN, who got snubbed? Leave a comment below who you think should have been on the All star team. Hear from Rebecca Allen about her journey to the WNBA, her joining the Australian Olympic team, who she's enjoyed playing with and so much more! false full 7 1 128788ad-976d-4bc8-a073-3b57f238eff1 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 18:20:51 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-team-recaps-and-identites-seattle-contenders-trades-maddy-siegrist-interview-TtwIM9E_ Episode 6: Team Recaps and Identites, Seattle Contenders, Trades? & Maddy Siegrist Interview Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:40:11 Hear Kianna and Edona talk about all the momentum needed for the last couple weeks before the break. What teams are hot? What teams need help? Can Seattle compete for a championship this year? Who should trade at the trade deadline? Hear Maddy Seigrist talk about her journey through the wnba, improvement from year 1 to year 2, pregame tunnel fits and so much more! Hear Kianna and Edona talk about all the momentum needed for the last couple weeks before the break. What teams are hot? What teams need help? Can Seattle compete for a championship this year? Who should trade at the trade deadline? Hear Maddy Seigrist talk about her journey through the wnba, improvement from year 1 to year 2, pregame tunnel fits and so much more! false full 6 1 ce9d0051-d5fd-4beb-9d71-e848cb483a16 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:36:55 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-angel-reese-double-double-machine-connecticut-matchup-problems-and-more-QxV_lNVQ Episode 5: Angel Reese Double Double machine, Connecticut Matchup problems and more Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:18:10 Hear Edona and Kianna recap the week, taking about Cam Brink injury, Elite players vs the "middles" and so much more in Episode 5! Hear Edona and Kianna recap the week, taking about Cam Brink injury, Elite players vs the "middles" and so much more in Episode 5! false full 5 1 972e905e-5a5b-487a-b955-23814bec5a01 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:55:00 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-aces-struggles-all-star-voting-team-usa-mike-thibault-interview-dxiV1zux Episode 4: Aces Struggles, All Star Voting, Team USA & Mike Thibault Interview Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:50:00 Hear Edona and Kianna talk about the early aces struggles, who should be a lock on all star voting, the drama around team USA and more Hear coach Mike Thibault talk about USA's biggest threats, Coaching stories with Michael Jordan, what separates the greats, coaching with his son and more!! Hear Edona and Kianna talk about the early aces struggles, who should be a lock on all star voting, the drama around team USA and more Hear coach Mike Thibault talk about USA's biggest threats, Coaching stories with Michael Jordan, what separates the greats, coaching with his son and more!! false full 4 1 5f3c7000-d0ec-49f3-ab96-d9be19a7bf35 Fri, 7 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-media-failing-the-wnba-connecticut-sun-historic-start-aja-unguardable-and-more-ttGRPhdz Episode 3: Media Failing the WNBA, Connecticut Sun Historic Start, Aja Unguardable and more Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:19:45 Hear Kianna and Edona recap all the WNBA drama, talk through Connecticut's chances of finally winning a WNBA championship, Aja Wilson being Unguardable and giving Doris Burke her flowers Hear Kianna and Edona recap all the WNBA drama, talk through Connecticut's chances of finally winning a WNBA championship, Aja Wilson being Unguardable and giving Doris Burke her flowers false full 3 1 baefee62-aa91-47e0-a6ab-e12f96d170a8 Sat, 1 Jun 2024 22:15:00 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-wnba-rookies-nba-player-comparisons-team-needs-sami-whitcomb-interview-UgM3WK1c Episode 2: WNBA Rookies, NBA player comparisons, Team Needs & Sami Whitcomb interview Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:51:00 Kianna and Edona talk through way too early ROY predictions, rookie history, WNBA twitter and NBA player comparisons along with needs for teams that are struggling. Sami Whitcomb talks about her unusual road to the WNBA, how she continues to stay motivated, playing with Sue bird, and amazing parts about being a WNBA mother. Kianna and Edona talk through way too early ROY predictions, rookie history, WNBA twitter and NBA player comparisons along with needs for teams that are struggling. Sami Whitcomb talks about her unusual road to the WNBA, how she continues to stay motivated, playing with Sue bird, and amazing parts about being a WNBA mother. false full 2 1 c1e23e44-ae61-45d1-873d-372a1f49daa0 Sun, 26 May 2024 23:10:00 +0000 edonathaqi123@gmail.com (Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi) https://shes-always-on.simplecast.com/episodes/week2recapanddanaevans-GqhkjMkc Episode 1: WNBA Recap Week 2 and Dana Evans As a Guest Kianna Smith and Edona Thaqi 00:31:53 Edona and Kianna recap week 2 of the WNBA, with insight on the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun and the new look of the Phoenix Mercury. Hear Dana Evans talk about her new role as a starting PG, her experience with Candace Parker, and aspiring brand deals with Rihanna. Edona and Kianna recap week 2 of the WNBA, with insight on the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun and the new look of the Phoenix Mercury. Hear Dana Evans talk about her new role as a starting PG, her experience with Candace Parker, and aspiring brand deals with Rihanna. false full 1 1