Sparking Conversation

By Studio 806

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 W

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How many episodes does Sparking Conversation have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Sparking Conversation episodes:

August 15, 2026Episode 017 - Full house at the studio!
In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin (and guest host Mikey!) talked about:
Happenings around the WNBA including conference standings and teams clinching post-season play, injury updates, and more!
A review of Games #31 (a home loss against Golden State on August 9), #32 (a home loss against Phoenix on August 11), and #33 (a loss at New York on August 13).
A preview of three games this coming week - Game #34 on August 15 at Washington, #35 on August 18 at Connecticut (being played in Boston), and #36 on August 20 at home against Atlanta.
Coach's Corner - Coach Ed covered the USA Women's Nation Team selection process, a breakdown of fouling (and suggestions on how to avoid them) and more.
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.
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43min
August 08, 2026Episode 016 - Up and downs and we're moving on!
In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin talked about:
Happenings around the WNBA including recent trades and injuries, and more! And, a new Coach's Corner segment on the USA National Women's Basketball team.
A review of Games #28 (a win at Portland on August 2), #29 (a loss at Chicago on August 5), and #30 (a win at Minnesota on August 6).
A preview of three games this coming week - Game #31 on August 9 at home against Golden State, Game #32 on August 11 at home against Phoenix, and Game #33 on August 13 at 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 [email protected]. 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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44min
August 01, 2026Episode 015 - Will she or won't she? And, Coach's Corner preview!
In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin talked about:
Happenings around the WNBA including All Star Weekend wrap-up, trade rumors, and more from around the league.
A review of Game #27 (a loss at home against New York on July 28).
A preview of upcoming games: Game #28 at Portland on August 2, Game #29 at Chicago on August 5, and Game #30 at Minnesota on August 6.
The launch of Coach's Corner, featuring your co-host, Coach Edwin McKinney!
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.

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43min
July 25, 2026Episode 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 [email protected]. Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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@SparkingPod for X
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42min
July 18, 2026Episode 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 [email protected]. Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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@SparkingPod for X
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43min
July 11, 2026Episode 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 [email protected]. 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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43min
July 04, 2026Episode 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 [email protected]. Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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@SparkingPod for X
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42min
June 28, 2026Episode 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 [email protected]. Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app. SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT SPARKING CONVERSATION!
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42min
June 20, 2026Episode 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 [email protected]. Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.
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44min
June 17, 2026Episode 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 [email protected]. Find all of our episodes at sparking.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.
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44min

FAQs about Sparking Conversation:

How many episodes does Sparking Conversation have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.