Sparking Conversation

Studio 806
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Sparking Conversation follows the action of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.  Coverage of the LA Sparks is handled by your hosts Essick, Edwin, and Dennis.  Episodes starting WNBA Opening Weekend 2026 (May 9-10).

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 014 - The team is back together (almost!)

    In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including the All-Star Weekend events and game (tonight!), injury updates, and more! A review of Games #24 (a loss at Chicago on July 17), #25 (a loss at Dallas on July 19), and #26 (a home loss against Phoenix on July 22). A preview of the one game this coming week - Game #27 on July 28 at home against New York. SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app. SOCIAL MEDIA: @SparkingConvo for Instagram and TikTok @SparkingPod for X

  2. Jul 18

    Episode 013 - Being optimistic!

    In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Edwin were joined again by guest host Mikey K to talk about: Happenings around the WNBA including All Star game approaching, changes in management with the Sparks, and more! A review of games #22 (loss at Atlanta on July 13), #23 (loss at Minnesota on July 15), and #24 (loss at Chicago on July 17). A preview games #25 at Dallas on July 19 and #26 at home on July 22 against Phoenix. SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app. SOCIAL MEDIA: @SparkingConvo for Instagram and TikTok @SparkingPod for X

  3. Jul 11

    Episode 012 - Two out of three ain't bad!

    In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Edwin were joined again by guest host Mikey K to talk about: Happenings around the WNBA including All Star voting, injury updates, and more! A review of Games #19 (home loss against Seattle on July 6), #20 (home win against Indiana on July 8), and #21 (home win against Chicago on July 10). A preview of games on the road - Game #22 on July 13 at Atlanta, #23 on July 15 at Minnesota, and #24 on July 17 at Chicago. SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app. SOCIAL MEDIA: @SparkingConvo for Instagram and TikTok @SparkingPod for X

  4. Jul 4

    Episode 011 - The Sparks are coming home!

    In today's episode, your co-hosts talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including the Commissioner's Cup, All Star voting, injury updates, and more! A review of Game #18 - a loss at Indiana on June 27. A preview of games at home - Game #19 on July 6 against Seattle, #20 on July 8 against Indiana, and #21 on July 10 against Chicago. SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app. SOCIAL MEDIA: @SparkingConvo for Instagram and TikTok @SparkingPod for X

  5. Jun 28

    Episode 010 - Complicating issues affecting the Sparks

    In today's episode, your co-hosts talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including the Commissioner's Cup, All Star voting, injury updates, and more! A review of Games #16 (win at home against New York on June 21), and #17 (loss at Toronto on June 25). A preview Game #18 (at Indiana on June 27). SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app. SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT SPARKING CONVERSATION!

  6. Jun 20

    Episode 009 - Good news and bad news and just news

    In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Coach Ed, joined by special guest host Mikey K, talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including the Commissioner's Cup, All Star voting, injury updates, and more! A review of Games #13 (road win in Phoenix on June 13), #14 (a loss at Golden State on June 15), and #15 (a home loss to Minnesota on June 17). A preview of this week's games: #21 (at home against New York on June 21) and #17 (at Toronto on June 25). SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

  7. Jun 17

    Episode 008 - ASG voting, Commissioner's Cup finishing, and much more!

    In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Coach Ed talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including team standings in the Commissioner's Cup and recent player movements across the league. A review of Games #12 (win at Seattle) on June 10, #13 (another road win in Phoenix) on June 13, and #14 (loss at Golden State) on June 15. A preview of this week's home game on June 17 against Minnesota. A look at frontrunners for league honors, the All-Star Game, and a peek-in on six former UCLA players that joined the WNBA in 2026. SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

  8. Jun 11

    Episode 007 - Commissioner's Cup and ASG talk and more!

    In today's episode, your co-hosts talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including team standings in the Commissioner's Cup and recent player movements across the league. A review of Game #10 (a loss to Dallas at home) on June 5 and Game #11 (a win against Portland at home) on June 7. A preview of three road games: Game #12 (at Seattle) on June 10, #13 (at Phoenix) on June 13, and #14 (at Golden State) on June 15. A look at frontrunners for league honors (MVP, Sixth Player of the Year), the All-Star Game, and a peek-in on six former UCLA players that joined the WNBA in 2026. SPARKING CONVERSATION is a Studio 806 production.  Studio 806 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder, Essick Allen, and Edwin McKinney.  Contact us at sparkingpod@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

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Sparking Conversation follows the action of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.  Coverage of the LA Sparks is handled by your hosts Essick, Edwin, and Dennis.  Episodes starting WNBA Opening Weekend 2026 (May 9-10).

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  • Creator
    Studio 806
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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