Sparking Conversation

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).

Sparking Conversation is a sports podcast hosted by Studio 806, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Studio 806 hosts Sparking Conversation, a sports show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Episode 024 - Tis the Post-Season! (20261004)

  Oct 4, 202652 min

  In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin talked about: Happenings around the WNBA including league awards, coaching changes, and a wrap-up for the 2026 Sparks season, A review of first-round post-season play in the WNBA. A preview of the semi-finals and our prognostications on who will move on to the Finals. 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 Episode #024 recorded Sunday, October 4th, 2026

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  Episode #23

  Episode 023 - It's the end of the season as we know it (20260926)

  Sep 26, 202642 min

  In today's episode, your co-hosts wrapped up the Sparks season, including reviews of the last three games and the announcement of Coach Robert's leaving the team. Dennis, Essick, and Edwin also previewed the upcoming post-season with their takes on matchups and the next possible WNBA Champion team. 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 Episode # 023 recorded Saturday, September 26th, 2026

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  Episode #22

  Episode 022 - We're done with FIBA, let's finish this Sparks season! (20260919)

  Sep 19, 202644 min

  Your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin talked about: Happenings around the WNBA and a wrap-up to the FIBA world cup. A review of Game #41 (a loss at Dallas on September 17) and the FIBA Finals. A preview of the last three Sparks games of the 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. SOCIAL MEDIA: @SparkingConvo for Instagram and TikTok @SparkingPod for X Episode #022 recorded Saturday, September 19, 2026

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  Episode #21

  Episode 021 - FIBA FIBA FIBA! And more! (20260912)

  Sep 12, 202642 min

  With the WNBA hiatus continuing until next week, your co-hosts covered FIBA action, the announcement of the Commissioner's retirement, and some early previews of the last four Sparks games (starting up September 17th). 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 Episode # 021 recorded Saturday, September 12th, 2026

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  Episode #20

  Episode 020 - What's this FIBA thing going on? (20260905)

  Sep 6, 202643 min

  With the WBNA on hiatus until mid-September, your co-hosts switched gears and covered: Happenings around the WNBA including the Commissioner's announced retirement, WNBA players traveling to Germany for the FIBA cup, and more! A review of Games #38 (a home win against Washington on August 28) and #39 (a win in Seattle on August 30). A preview of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. 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 Episode # 020 recorded Saturday, September 5th, 2026

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