Roberta Rodrigues
@robertafr.bsky.social
Brazilian-American. Multimedia women’s basketball journalist since 2008. Founder of the first WBB news portal in Latin America. Credenciada pela #WNBA.
📍Seattle
📍Seattle
Here are @blackrosiemedia.com's WNBA Finals predictions:
Me: Mercury in 7.
@busyxb.bsky.social: Mercury in 5
@elindsay08.bsky.social: Aces in 6
What do y’all think?
Me: Mercury in 7.
@busyxb.bsky.social: Mercury in 5
@elindsay08.bsky.social: Aces in 6
What do y’all think?
The @blackrosiemedia.com crew is getting together in just 5 min to discuss the latest developments in the WNBA. Napheesa Collier dropping the mic, Aces and Mercury in the Finals... Whew, a lot to talk about. Join us live in the link below:
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NAPHEESA COLLIER DROPS THE MIC! IS THE #WNBA COMMISSIONER IN TROUBLE?
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October 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Here are @blackrosiemedia.com's WNBA Finals predictions:
Me: Mercury in 7.
@busyxb.bsky.social: Mercury in 5
@elindsay08.bsky.social: Aces in 6
What do y’all think?
Me: Mercury in 7.
@busyxb.bsky.social: Mercury in 5
@elindsay08.bsky.social: Aces in 6
What do y’all think?
The @blackrosiemedia.com crew is getting together in just 5 min to discuss the latest developments in the WNBA. Napheesa Collier dropping the mic, Aces and Mercury in the Finals... Whew, a lot to talk about. Join us live in the link below:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_wT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_wT...
NAPHEESA COLLIER DROPS THE MIC! IS THE #WNBA COMMISSIONER IN TROUBLE?
YouTube video by Black Rosie Media
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October 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The @blackrosiemedia.com crew is getting together in just 5 min to discuss the latest developments in the WNBA. Napheesa Collier dropping the mic, Aces and Mercury in the Finals... Whew, a lot to talk about. Join us live in the link below:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_wT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_wT...
Reposted by Roberta Rodrigues
Another former WNBA player gets BOOTED!
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for another live recording of Tempestade Talk TONIGHT at 6:30 PT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6_K...
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for another live recording of Tempestade Talk TONIGHT at 6:30 PT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6_K...
Coaching staff OUT! Where does Seattle Storm go from here?!
YouTube video by Black Rosie Media
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September 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Another former WNBA player gets BOOTED!
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for another live recording of Tempestade Talk TONIGHT at 6:30 PT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6_K...
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for another live recording of Tempestade Talk TONIGHT at 6:30 PT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6_K...
Per sources, the whole Seattle Storm coaching staff has been dismissed. The franchise is seeking a complete renewal of the sideline. @blackrosiemedia.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Per sources, the whole Seattle Storm coaching staff has been dismissed. The franchise is seeking a complete renewal of the sideline. @blackrosiemedia.com
Live with @blackrosiemedia.com and @elindsay08.bsky.social with finally some good news for the Seattle Storm. Join us!
www.youtube.com/live/j8RQicr...
www.youtube.com/live/j8RQicr...
Tempestade Talk Szn 2: Seattle Storm CLINCH PLAYOFF Spot!
YouTube video by Black Rosie Media
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September 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Live with @blackrosiemedia.com and @elindsay08.bsky.social with finally some good news for the Seattle Storm. Join us!
www.youtube.com/live/j8RQicr...
www.youtube.com/live/j8RQicr...
Another crossover of Tempestade Talk and Gotta Get Up in the @blackrosiemedia.com network! I join @elindsay08.bsky.social and @busyxb.bsky.social to discuss Friday's game between the Storm and the Liberty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo5h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo5h...
Stumbling into the Postseason: Liberty in, Seattle with one more shot!
YouTube video by Black Rosie Media
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September 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Another crossover of Tempestade Talk and Gotta Get Up in the @blackrosiemedia.com network! I join @elindsay08.bsky.social and @busyxb.bsky.social to discuss Friday's game between the Storm and the Liberty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo5h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo5h...
We are live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3n...
August 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
We are live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3n...
Got to talk to Nneka Ogwumike, Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams about the team's energy as they look to break a six-game losing streak.
Tune into Tempestade Talk at 12:30 p.m. PT to hear my post practice report live from Vancouver w/ @elindsay08.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/live/svCJP3S...
Tune into Tempestade Talk at 12:30 p.m. PT to hear my post practice report live from Vancouver w/ @elindsay08.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/live/svCJP3S...
Tempestade Talk Szn: 2: Is this even a PLAYOFF TEAM?! #WNBAPodcast
YouTube video by Black Rosie Media
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August 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Got to talk to Nneka Ogwumike, Dominique Malonga and Gabby Williams about the team's energy as they look to break a six-game losing streak.
Tune into Tempestade Talk at 12:30 p.m. PT to hear my post practice report live from Vancouver w/ @elindsay08.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/live/svCJP3S...
Tune into Tempestade Talk at 12:30 p.m. PT to hear my post practice report live from Vancouver w/ @elindsay08.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/live/svCJP3S...
Storm fans, be ready for a jam packed weekend of Storm content.
Friday: WNBA Canada Game in Vancouver
Saturday: A Touch More live recording with Megan and Sue in Seattle
Sunday: Sue Bird statue unveil in Seattle.
Written coverage: Forbes
Multimedia coverage: Beta Basket and @blackrosiemedia.com
Friday: WNBA Canada Game in Vancouver
Saturday: A Touch More live recording with Megan and Sue in Seattle
Sunday: Sue Bird statue unveil in Seattle.
Written coverage: Forbes
Multimedia coverage: Beta Basket and @blackrosiemedia.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Storm fans, be ready for a jam packed weekend of Storm content.
Friday: WNBA Canada Game in Vancouver
Saturday: A Touch More live recording with Megan and Sue in Seattle
Sunday: Sue Bird statue unveil in Seattle.
Written coverage: Forbes
Multimedia coverage: Beta Basket and @blackrosiemedia.com
Friday: WNBA Canada Game in Vancouver
Saturday: A Touch More live recording with Megan and Sue in Seattle
Sunday: Sue Bird statue unveil in Seattle.
Written coverage: Forbes
Multimedia coverage: Beta Basket and @blackrosiemedia.com
Lady Gaga holding a Seattle Storm pride flag on flag omg
August 10, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Lady Gaga holding a Seattle Storm pride flag on flag omg
Well well… don’t everyone has something to say? Turns out so do I and @elindsay08.bsky.social, so join us in just five minutes (or less, so rush!)
www.youtube.com/live/ptj4LlH...
www.youtube.com/live/ptj4LlH...
Tempestade Talk Szn: 2: Where Do We Go From Here. #WNBAPodcast
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July 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Well well… don’t everyone has something to say? Turns out so do I and @elindsay08.bsky.social, so join us in just five minutes (or less, so rush!)
www.youtube.com/live/ptj4LlH...
www.youtube.com/live/ptj4LlH...
For those of you who can’t be there in person, watch us live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptj4...
July 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For those of you who can’t be there in person, watch us live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptj4...
Reposted by Roberta Rodrigues
🚨Live show alert!
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for a live recording of Tempestade Talk at Rough & Tumble.
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for a live recording of Tempestade Talk at Rough & Tumble.
July 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
🚨Live show alert!
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for a live recording of Tempestade Talk at Rough & Tumble.
Join @robertafr.bsky.social and @elindsay08.bsky.social for a live recording of Tempestade Talk at Rough & Tumble.
If you’re in Seattle, come say hi to @elindsay08.bsky.social and me at Rough and Tumble this evening! We’ll record Tempestade Talk in person starting at 7 p.m. PT! We’ll also have a link for those of you who can’t be there.
July 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you’re in Seattle, come say hi to @elindsay08.bsky.social and me at Rough and Tumble this evening! We’ll record Tempestade Talk in person starting at 7 p.m. PT! We’ll also have a link for those of you who can’t be there.
We got another game reaction Tempestade Talk today! Join @Erica_L_Ayala and me at around 5:30 pm PT for a conversation about the Seattle Storm's first half of the season and what we can expect after the All-Star break.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptj4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptj4...
Tempestade Talk Szn: 2: We're Half Way There. #WNBAPodcast
YouTube video by Black Rosie Media
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July 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We got another game reaction Tempestade Talk today! Join @Erica_L_Ayala and me at around 5:30 pm PT for a conversation about the Seattle Storm's first half of the season and what we can expect after the All-Star break.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptj4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptj4...
Two different stories, similar messages within them: the WNBA does not take players seriously.
Screenshot 1: www.cnn.com/2025/07/06/s...
Screenshot 2: nypost.com/2025/07/05/s...
Screenshot 1: www.cnn.com/2025/07/06/s...
Screenshot 2: nypost.com/2025/07/05/s...
July 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Two different stories, similar messages within them: the WNBA does not take players seriously.
Screenshot 1: www.cnn.com/2025/07/06/s...
Screenshot 2: nypost.com/2025/07/05/s...
Screenshot 1: www.cnn.com/2025/07/06/s...
Screenshot 2: nypost.com/2025/07/05/s...
Haven't had enough of the Seattle Storm win? Come join @elindsay08.bsky.social and me on Tempestade Talk to talk about the game against Atlanta and more, as soon as postgame press conference is done! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfXF...
Tempestade Talk Szn 2: Something In The Balhalla Water? #WNBAPodcast
YouTube video by Black Rosie Media
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July 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Haven't had enough of the Seattle Storm win? Come join @elindsay08.bsky.social and me on Tempestade Talk to talk about the game against Atlanta and more, as soon as postgame press conference is done! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfXF...
Sorry for the late notice, BUT your favorite Seattle Storm podcasters are about to go live in ~15min! Come join @elindsay08.bsky.social and I as we make a case for Gabby Williams to be an All-Star on Tempestade Talk!
www.youtube.com/live/9cCTc3T...
www.youtube.com/live/9cCTc3T...
Tempestade Talk Szn 2: Feels Like the First Time
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June 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Sorry for the late notice, BUT your favorite Seattle Storm podcasters are about to go live in ~15min! Come join @elindsay08.bsky.social and I as we make a case for Gabby Williams to be an All-Star on Tempestade Talk!
www.youtube.com/live/9cCTc3T...
www.youtube.com/live/9cCTc3T...
Been less eager about posting breaking news on social media, so I reported on Li Yueru’s trade and one other Storm news in the @blackrosiemedia.com Tempestade Talk slack channel. If you’re want to join, let me know and I’ll get you the link. Shout out @elindsay08.bsky.social for that platform!
June 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Been less eager about posting breaking news on social media, so I reported on Li Yueru’s trade and one other Storm news in the @blackrosiemedia.com Tempestade Talk slack channel. If you’re want to join, let me know and I’ll get you the link. Shout out @elindsay08.bsky.social for that platform!
We are live! www.youtube.com/live/G35nMZI...
June 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We are live! www.youtube.com/live/G35nMZI...
Make sure you join @elindsay08.bsky.social and I at 7:30 p.m. PT to go over the amazing Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx from last night! So much to unpack!
TUNE IN: www.youtube.com/live/G35nMZI...
TUNE IN: www.youtube.com/live/G35nMZI...
Tempestade Talk SZN 2: Seattle wins EPIC battle, Hand Lynx 1st Loss
Roberta F. Rodrigues and Erica L. Ayala are back to discuss the Storm's EPIC win over the Minnesota Lynx and break down Erica Wheeler's postgame interview.
With their 94-84 win on Wednesday, the Sto...
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June 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Make sure you join @elindsay08.bsky.social and I at 7:30 p.m. PT to go over the amazing Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx from last night! So much to unpack!
TUNE IN: www.youtube.com/live/G35nMZI...
TUNE IN: www.youtube.com/live/G35nMZI...
Reposted by Roberta Rodrigues
Whew, I have a lot to say!
I will be LIVE with @elindsay08.bsky.social to unpack this thrilling Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx game at 7 p.m. PT on Tempestade Talk. Stay tuned for the episode link: www.youtube.com/@BLKRosieMed...
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June 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Whew, I have a lot to say!
I will be LIVE with @elindsay08.bsky.social to unpack this thrilling Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx game at 7 p.m. PT on Tempestade Talk. Stay tuned for the episode link: www.youtube.com/@BLKRosieMed...
Black Rosie Media
A sports network that focuses on empowering Black women & melanated creators in sports.
Black Rosie Media contributors are credentialed journalists for the Winter & Summer Olympic Games, covering th...
www.youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I will be LIVE with @elindsay08.bsky.social to unpack this thrilling Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx game at 7 p.m. PT on Tempestade Talk. Stay tuned for the episode link: www.youtube.com/@BLKRosieMed...
Gabby Williams will not participate in EuroBasket 2025, per her Instagram stories. It reads:
“After careful consideration I made the difficult decision to not participate in EuroBasket 2025. It is a personal decision that I do not take lightly, and I will remain France’s no. 1 fan…”
“After careful consideration I made the difficult decision to not participate in EuroBasket 2025. It is a personal decision that I do not take lightly, and I will remain France’s no. 1 fan…”
May 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Gabby Williams will not participate in EuroBasket 2025, per her Instagram stories. It reads:
“After careful consideration I made the difficult decision to not participate in EuroBasket 2025. It is a personal decision that I do not take lightly, and I will remain France’s no. 1 fan…”
“After careful consideration I made the difficult decision to not participate in EuroBasket 2025. It is a personal decision that I do not take lightly, and I will remain France’s no. 1 fan…”
A lil fun fact for my fellow WBB nerds: Paige Bueckers is the first player since Breanna Stewart in 2016 to be drafted No. 1 and win the NCAA championship in the same year. Only seven players have done so in WNBA history, all from two schools: UConn (5) and Tennessee (2).
April 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
A lil fun fact for my fellow WBB nerds: Paige Bueckers is the first player since Breanna Stewart in 2016 to be drafted No. 1 and win the NCAA championship in the same year. Only seven players have done so in WNBA history, all from two schools: UConn (5) and Tennessee (2).