Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby

On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby dig into the WNBA’s long legacy of activism—and why this moment feels especially urgent. They react to Breanna Stewart’s “Abolish ICE” sign, unpack why players across the league are speaking out, and connect today’s political climate to the WNBA’s history of standing on the front lines of social justice. From Minneapolis to the bubble to now, Sheryl and Tee make the case that this league has never been about “shut up and dribble.” And it never will be.
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On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby kick off (one of) the most wonderful times of the year: Athletes Unlimited season! They break down why this year’s AU roster might be the deepest yet, from returning champions and OGs to rookies looking to prove they belong. The duo digs into what makes AU such a critical cultivation ground for players fighting for WNBA opportunities, the impact of vets like Tina Charles joining the mix, and why this season feels especially important for player development. They also get into new builds for AU this year—from named teams to real coaching staffs—and make early, spicy predictions about who could walk away as champion. PLUS: Should AU be the WNBA's G League?
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On this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby dig into the latest flashpoint that sparked a much bigger—and longer-running—conversation: men, from who-knows-'em podcasters to Stephen A. Smith, can't seem to keep Black women's names out of their mouths. From Jasmine Crockett to Joy-Ann Reid and beyond, they unpack a disappointingly familiar pattern of who gets criticized, who gets grace, and who’s constantly asked to justify their presence. The conversation widens into a deeper look at power, platform, and why Black women so often become the easiest targets.
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And Happy Season Two of Levels to This! Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby kick off the new season with a no-holds-barred conversation about the dress—and the much bigger issues it exposed. The duo breaks down the controversy surrounding Dr. Karri Turner Bryant’s UNCF gala look, the policing of women’s bodies (especially in the Black church), and the double standards women are constantly asked to navigate. Along the way, they talk modesty, autonomy, respectability politics, and why folks were louder about a dress than the millions raised for HBCUs. Equal parts sharp, funny, and deeply real, this episode sets the tone for a fearless Season Two.
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On this episode of Levels to This, hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby sit down with Harvard women’s basketball head coach Carrie Moore to talk leadership, culture, and building a winning program. Coach Moore reflects on Harvard’s historic Ivy League championship run, what it takes to create buy-in at an elite academic institution, and how she balances NIL, player branding, and development in today’s game. The conversation also dives into the rise of the Ivy League, preparing players for the WNBA, and why nerds can hoop too. From championship standards to TikTok dances, this episode is all about what it really takes to lead — on and off the court.
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