Sparking Conversation

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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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  1. -4 дн.

    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

    42 мин.

  2. 28 июн.

    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!

    41 мин.

  3. 20 июн.

    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.

    44 мин.

  4. 17 июн.

    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.

    43 мин.

  5. 11 июн.

    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.

    44 мин.

  6. 6 июн.

    Episode 006 - We have a guest host today!

    In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Edwin were joined by Guest Co-Host Mike to talk about: Happenings around the WNBA including the Commissioner's Cup kickoff and recent player movements across the league. A review of the Los Angeles Sparks roster and recent return of players. A review of Game #8 (a loss at Connecticut) on May 30, Game #9 (a home lost to Las Vegas) on June 2 and Game #10 (a loss to Dallas at home) on June 5. A preview of Game #11 (at home against Portland) on June 7, #12 (at Seattle) on June 12, and #13 (at Phoenix) on June 13. A look at some WNBA games from the past few nights and some good news about the 2026 WNBA season. NOTE: We are taping our next episode on Wednesday, June 10 in lieu of Saturday, June 13. Look for a BONUS episode the week of June 15-19 before we resume our regular schedule on Saturday, June 20.   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.

    44 мин.

  7. 30 мая

    Episode 005 - Sparks on a tear on the road!

    In today's episode, your co-hosts talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including the Commissioner's Cup kickoff and recent injury updates. A review of the Los Angeles Sparks roster and recent returns of players. A review of Game #6 (a win in Las Vegas) on May 23 and Game #7 (a win at Phoenix) on May 29 - two more road game wins. A preview of Game #8 (at Connecticut) on May 30, #9 (at home against Las Vegas) on June 2, and #10 (at home against Dallas) on June 5. A look at some key WNBA games from the past few nights and prognosticating on our future matchups against these teams later in season. 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.

    45 мин.

  8. 23 мая

    Episode 004 - Early season reviews

    Welcome to episode number four (#4) of SPARKING CONVERSATION, your unofficial home of news and insights on the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA.  Your co-hosts Dennis and Edwin covered: Happenings around the WNBA including changes in officiating causing higher than normal numbers of fouls being called on players. A review of the Los Angeles Sparks roster and recent returns of players. A review of Game #4 (vs. Toronto) on May 17 and Game #5 (at Phoenix) on May 21 - where the Sparks lost at home but won their first road game. A preview of Game #6 (at Las Vegas) on May 23, #7 (at Washington) on May 29, and #8 (at Connecticut) on May 30. A quick look at some WNBA games from the past few nights. 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.

    41 мин.

  9. 16 мая

    Episode 003 - The regular season has started!

    Welcome to episode number three (#3) of SPARKING CONVERSATION, your unofficial home of news and insights about the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA. Your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin covered: Happenings around the WNBA including the CBA and broadcast agreements.  And a special announcement about a new statue coming to Star Plaza at Crypto.com Arena. A review of the Los Angeles Sparks roster for 2026. A review of the first three regular season Sparks home games against the Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever, and Toronto Tempo. A preview of the first two road games of the season at Phoenix (May 21) and Las Vegas (May 23). A deeper look into the 2026 Sparks season, upcoming games, team composition focusing on the team's mix of veterans and rookies, and a continuing discussion of topics about the WNBA and the LA Sparks. 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.

    41 мин.

  10. 9 мая

    Our second episode! Meet Coach Ed!

    Welcome to episode number two (#2) of SPARKING CONVERSATION, your unofficial home of news and insights about the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA. Your co-hosts Dennis and Edwin covered: Happenings around the WNBA including the CBA and broadcast agreements. A review of the Los Angeles Sparks roster for 2026. A review of the two Sparks preseason games. A preview of the first three games of the Sparks regular season, starting Sunday, May 10th. A deeper look into the 2026 Sparks season focusing on the team's mix of veterans and rookies and expectations to return to playoff basketball and a look towards playing for another championship. 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.

    40 мин.

  11. 9 мая

    Our first episode! Sparks season preview

    Welcome to episode number one (#1) of SPARKING CONVERSATION, your unofficial home of news and insights about the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA. Your co-hosts Dennis and Essick covered: Happenings around the WNBA including the CBA and broadcast agreements. A review of the Los Angeles Sparks roster for 2026. A review of the two Sparks preseason games. A preview of the first three games of the Sparks regular season, starting Sunday, May 10th. A (slightly) deeper look into the 2026 Sparks season, expectations, and team insight. 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.

    40 мин.
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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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