https://sparking.podbean.com 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).

]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:34:18 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic 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). Studio 806 Studio 806 No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22294626/SPARKING_CONVERSATION_2000x2000.png https://sparking.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 012 - Two out of three ain't bad! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-012-two-out-of-three-aint-bad/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-012-two-out-of-three-aint-bad/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:34:18 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/ccbabe32-4cf3-3c63-a556-c666f4c513aa

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

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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

]]> Studio 806 false No 2546 12 full Episode 011 - The Sparks are coming home! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-011-the-sparks-are-coming-home/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-011-the-sparks-are-coming-home/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:58:56 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/356c263d-180a-39a8-983f-04e8b56006d9

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

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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

]]> Studio 806 false No 2498 11 full Episode 010 - Complicating issues affecting the Sparks https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-010-complicating-issues-affecting-the-sparks/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-010-complicating-issues-affecting-the-sparks/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:47:46 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/ff947058-1293-34d3-838c-4030c8276ded

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!]]>

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!]]> Studio 806 false No 2488 10 full Episode 009 - Good news and bad news and just news https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-009-good-news-and-bad-news-and-just-news/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-009-good-news-and-bad-news-and-just-news/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:25:29 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/fe6975eb-0a97-3ed2-ba13-6edbd17c4bd7

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.]]>

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.]]> Studio 806 false No 2626 9 full Episode 008 - ASG voting, Commissioner's Cup finishing, and much more! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-008-asg-voting-commissioners-cup-finishing-and-much-more/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-008-asg-voting-commissioners-cup-finishing-and-much-more/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:26:32 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/5eb78562-d182-3495-9097-6916eb1060c5

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.]]>

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.]]> Studio 806 false No 2581 8 full Episode 007 - Commissioner's Cup and ASG talk and more! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-007-commissioners-cup-and-asg-talk-and-more/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-007-commissioners-cup-and-asg-talk-and-more/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:47:16 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/f1ca3e9c-48e1-3906-9ac5-eb883aaa7240

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.  ]]>

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.  ]]> Studio 806 false No 2623 7 full Episode 006 - We have a guest host today! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-006-we-have-a-guest-host-today/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-006-we-have-a-guest-host-today/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:39:37 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/5a341640-01a4-3ba1-ac26-f63884bf347a

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.]]>

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.]]> Studio 806 false No 2617 6 full Episode 005 - Sparks on a tear on the road! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-005-sparks-on-a-tear-on-the-road/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-005-sparks-on-a-tear-on-the-road/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 13:31:04 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/be680270-e676-3667-8e82-a5cc9312a8f0

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.  ]]>

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.  ]]> Studio 806 false No 2677 5 full Episode 004 - Early season reviews https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-004-early-season-reviews/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-004-early-season-reviews/#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 11:32:38 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/722c565e-2e7d-33b4-9f83-94f2096139e1

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.]]>

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.]]> Studio 806 false No 2462 4 full Episode 003 - The regular season has started! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-003-the-regular-season-has-started/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/episode-003-the-regular-season-has-started/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 11:33:01 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/d382e467-de23-3546-bc12-52c2e35d41bf

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.]]>

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.]]> Studio 806 false No 2453 3 full Our second episode! Meet Coach Ed! https://sparking.podbean.com/e/our-second-episode-meet-coach-ed/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/our-second-episode-meet-coach-ed/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 14:44:06 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/5d206d90-eefa-3f47-a72e-4f488746dece

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.]]>

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.]]> Studio 1051 false No 2403 2 full Our first episode! Sparks season preview https://sparking.podbean.com/e/our-first-episode-sparks-season-preview/ https://sparking.podbean.com/e/our-first-episode-sparks-season-preview/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 14:42:53 -0700 sparking.podbean.com/bb854aab-7fdf-3ca9-a3e8-4833eb21b1f2

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.]]>

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.]]> Studio 1051 false No 2375 1 full