Host Elle Duncan and commentators Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter are expanding their insights and storytelling to a new venue: Disney+. Their new female-led sports studio show, Vibe Check, debuted on June 30 with new episodes dropping three times a week. They are joined by Monica McNutt and Hannah Storm in discussing a variety of sports, about which they no doubt have opinions.
“When it comes to the Big Three, Elle, Chiney, and Andraya — each brings a distinct perspective to the table: Elle with her journalistic savvy and pop culture fluency, Chiney with her player insight and deep understanding of the business of sport, and Andraya with her sharp analysis and storytelling instincts rooted in her playing and broadcasting experience,” said Shelby Lacy, digital video producer II. “Together they create a space where smart, funny, and insightful conversation feels effortless.”
The show’s name comes from the vibe check Duncan, Ogwumike, and Carter do with each other and guests during basketball broadcasts. Lacy said their chemistry is evident, but they aren’t afraid to challenge each other.
“They see the same story through completely different lenses,” said Lacy. “Elle may bring cultural context, Chiney might offer the player’s point of view, and Andraya will break down the Xs and Os. It creates a 360-degree view of every headline.”
Ogwumike was the top pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft. She and sister Nneka, the first pick in 2012, are the only sisters to both go number one. Carter played college basketball at the University of Tennessee. McNutt played college basketball at Georgetown and has watched the women’s game explode over the years she’s been a reporter and commentator.
“The show (which is produced by ESPN) exists because of this moment,” said Lacy. “There’s a hunger for coverage that respects women’s sports as not just worthy, but as culture-shifting. Vibe Check is meeting that moment with voice, vision, and a platform built for the ways fans consume now: socially aware, emotionally connected, and unafraid of joy.”
Vibe Check will continue bringing the energy throughout WNBA season and then turn the attention to college sports. Expect the show to dive into NIL deals, freshmen phenoms, and rising rivalries, especially in women’s basketball. They will also follow the pipeline from college to the pros.