Sparking Conversation

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 [email protected].  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

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 [email protected].  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.  

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 [email protected].  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

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 [email protected].  Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.  

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].