To dunk or not to dunk? For women's basketball, this has long been the question. It’s the ‘wow factor’ that WNBA haters often point to as proof that the women's game doesn't deserve the fandom, fame and fortune that the guys get. But will more women bringing the slams settle the score? And, uh, how do you slam dunk anyway? Cristen and Caroline talk to dunking superstars past and present to sort through the courtside gender politics of stuffing the net. In need of an Unladylike Pep Talk? Send in your requests for pep talk topics and talkers by calling out hotline - 262-8-GALPAL. Hear exclusive bonus episodes of Unladylike on Stitcher Premium! Use promo code "UNLADYLIKE" at stitcher.com/premium for a free month trial. Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space is available now, wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Follow Unladylike on social @unladylikemedia. Subscribe to our newsletter at unladylike.co/newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Bumble BFF [bumble.com/unladylike], Fossil [fossil.com/unladylike], Flex [http://ihatetampons.com with code UNLADYLIKE], Thrive Market [thrivemarket.com/unladylike] and Betterhelp [betterhelp.com/unladylike]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices