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).

Episodes

  1. 17H AGO

    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 min

  2. MAY 16

    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 min

  3. MAY 9

    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 min

  4. MAY 9

    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 min
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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
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  • Episodes
    4
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