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What Do We Do With a Boy Named Luka? NBA and W Trading Games

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:20:19 GMT

The trade deadline did not go gentle into that good night, instead it went bonkers and shocked everyone with one of the most blockbuster trades in NBA history. And the WNBA had some serious movements that have changed the landscape moving forward into the new season. But back to the NBA trade that shook the world... Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. Liz and Karen break down the rumors, the potential and the follies of this trade. They also look at other impactful trades in the NBA, including Jimmy Butler's forced move from the Miami Heat to Karen's Golden State Warriors. And on the WNBA side of things, Both Karen and Liz discuss the winners and losers and pick their top 3 teams for next W season. Hoops come off once again as we want more merch!

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NBA All-Stars (Still) Sucks

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:25 GMT

When did the NBA All-Stars start sucking and can Adam Silver save this unofficial mid-regular season break from further calamity. Liz and Karen break down the weekend event that put the Bay back on the map. Karen reports from the ground with an insider's look at the All Star parties, panels and activations. Her favorites include Hennessey, Wing Stop and Crocs! Liz gives her take from her VIP seat on her home sofa and wonders why the stadiums look so empty. Both give hard critiques as well as ways Adam Silver can save this hallmark of the NBA games. Adam pick up the phone!

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Winners and Losers: Coming up on Hoops Off

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:05:39 GMT

Karen and Liz are headed your way with hot takes on All Stars, trades, and more. Get ready.

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Wrap Ups on Big Business for Women in Sports, NBA Predictions and All-Star Picks

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:02:03 GMT

Liz and Karen wrap up this season of Hoops Off with a look at the big business of women sports.Money Mama Karen gives us a deep dive into projected revenues and of women's sports--poised for generating billions--and the massive viewership growth over last season. Also: a critical look at the WNBA players getting brand deals. They also discuss the first official season of Unrivaled, and look at basketball clubs of this new women's sports league. On the NBA side of things, Liz and Karen make their Christmas Day predictions--including their own personal rivalry, The Los Angeles Lakers vs. The Golden State Warriors--as well as build out their 2025 NBA All-Star starters. Lastly, the holiday book club pick is announced!

MENTIONS

Sparks hire Lynne Roberts as head coach:

https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/los-angeles-sparks/lynne-roberts-new-los-angeles-sparks-head-coach-pebley-offense/

WNBA Players Are Getting Brand Deals, But Not Equally by Frankie De La Cretaz:

https://www.complex.com/sports/a/frankie-de-la-cretaz/wnba-salaries-endorsements-brand-deals

Unrivaled Basketball Clubs:

https://www.unrivaled.basketball/clubs

NBA Christmas Day Games:

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-christmas-games-schedule-teams-how-to-watch

NBA 2025 All-Stars:

https://www.nba.com/warriors/2025-allstar

Holiday Book Club Pick: There's Always This Year. On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/

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The NBA's Greatest Heist?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:05:10 GMT

This week, Liz and Karen want to share part of a wild true story, a story in which not all the main characters have been heard from before--until now. It's the story of how Seattle lost its NBA team. Listen to episode one of Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost its Team, produced in partnership with The Ringer, and hosted by reporter and writer Jordan Ritter Conn.

To hear the rest of the episodes, subscribe to the Luminary Channel on Apple podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sonic-boom-how-seattle-lost-its-team/id1567722424

or directly on Luminary:

http://luminary.link/sonics)

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FEELINGS About the WNBA Draft + Who Hurt You, NBA?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:03:06 GMT

The WNBA Draft Lottery numbers are in, and Liz and Karen are not sure if everyone is happy about the top 5 drafting teams. With Paige Bueckers as a major first-round draft pick, predictions as to who will hit the target are still up in the air. With the league poised to grow to 16 teams by 2028, Karen and Liz kick around the cities they think would be natural contenders and lively additions. And, from the women-in-business buzz come these juicy updates: the new JuJu Watkins docuseries (On the Rise) premiers this week; Whoopi Goldberg is launching the All Women's Sports Network, and U.S. Soccer gets a huge cash contributor. Ka-ching. Meanwhile, the NBA is not looking as shiny as the realm of womens sports: a boatload of injuries is plaguing the league and it’s really hitting the starting lineups. Not to mention there is still lots of pettiness going around with Inside the NBA: Clay vs. The Bay and the same old stale foolery. In the face of so many injuries, Liz and Karen share Fantasy League tips to help keep thing optimized from week to week, then they. take their hoops off for some real talk, and tie up this episode with a bow of gratitude.

MENTIONS

NBC, Peacock to premiere docuseries featuring USC Star Juju Watkins:

https://www.si.com/college-basketball/usc-star-juju-watkins-docuseries-nbc-peacock

Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women's Sports Network:

https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/all-womens-sports-network-whoopi-goldberg-launch-november-2024/

NBA Injuries Up 35 percent over last season:

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/278024/NBA-Injuries-Up-35-perc-Over-Last-Season

In Street Clothes covering sports injuries from the perspective of a certified athletic trainer and backed by analytics:

https://instreetclothes.com/

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Belly Up to the Sports Bra! Also: the NBA Cup's New Identity

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:04:18 GMT

Hoops Off podcast welcomes Jenny Nguyen, founder of the The Sports Bra, located in Portland, Oregon, and dedicated ENTIRELY to women's sports. Jenny’s origin story and her journey to getting the bar off the ground travel a fascinating trail--from the shoe-squeaks of hoops courts through professional kitchens, the pandemic, rounds of deep introspection, amateur Keynote pitch decks, and wildly encouraging rejections, Listen to her immersive journey and find out what's next as she discusses the current infusion of monetary investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who is also husband to award-winning tennis champion Serena Williams, as well as life in the world of franchising. Also in this episode, Karen breaks down the Emirates Cup (formerly known as the In-Season Tournament) including the renaming, how it works, fancy new courts and foolish heist marketing.

MENTIONS

There's never been a better time to run a women's sports bar:

https://www.thecut.com/article/how-jenny-nguyen-the-sports-bra-owner-gets-it-done.html

This popular women's sports bra in Portland is bringing its winnning formula to other cities:

https://www.fastcompany.com/91111766/sports-bra-womens-sports-bar-portland-franchise-alexis-ohanian

The Sports Bra announces plan to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian:

https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2024/04/the-sports-bra-announces-plans-to-franchise-with-investment-from-alexis-ohanian.html

NBA's Emirates Cup Features New 2024 Courts. What's Changed:

https://frontofficesports.com/nbas-emirates-cup-features-new-2024-courts-whats-changed/

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Women's Hoops Stay 🔥! Plus: NBA Beefs, Injuries, and Trades

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:03:31 GMT

Women's basketball courts are still going strong with the start of Women's College Basketball. Meanwhile, the revolving door of WNBA head coaches are making heads spin. Liz and Karen run through the firings that have popped up just a few weeks into the WNBA offseason. Then, Money Mama Karen breaks down the millions--in both dollars and reach--for the college WBB. The NBA's numbers are trending in a less favorable direction than the W's, particularly in the viewership department. Liz and Karen discuss what the league can do to be better. Plus they breakdown the slew of injuries happening way too early in the season, reflect on the Joel Embiid suspension, dig into the on court player beefs, and Giannis trade rumors, before laying up some insightful Fantasy NBA tips. To close it all out, this week's Hoops Off segment gets personal.

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MENTIONS

Over Half of WNBA Coaches Have Been Fired. What's Happening?

https://frontofficesports.com/half-of-wnba-coaches-have-been-fired-whats-happening/

Opinion: The NBA is causing its own failure:

https://www.dailynebraskan.com/opinion/nba-viewership-declines/article_f6b829f2-9a26-11ef-8aaf-83b76cb16d34.html

Joel Embiid suspended three games for shoving columnist:

https://nypost.com/2024/11/05/sports/joel-embiid-suspended-three-games-for-shoving-reporter/

Nets predicted to cut ties with $177 million guard to acquire Bucks superstar:

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/milwaukee-bucks/news/nets-predicted-cut-ties-177-million-guard-acquire-bucks-superstar/a03bb4e3cf4bfb31a3f46070

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Kavitha Davidson's Journey, and a Jonquel Jones Celebration

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:04:57 GMT

Award-winning sports journalist and host of the Sportly podcast on Immigrantly, Kavitha Davidson, joins Liz for a one-on-one interview about her remarkable sports journey. From the sights and sounds of old Yankee Stadium to her memories of former Yankees Center Fielder and musician Bernie Williams, Kavitha reflects on her unique path, including her parents’ inspiring immigrant story. But before that great convo, Liz and Karen kick off the episode by savoring the electric ending to the 2024 WNBA championship, where the New York Liberty clinched the title, and dive into the journey of the team’s Finals MVP-winning Center, Jonquel Jones. Drafted with the 6th overall pick in the 2016 WNBA draft, this Bahamian basketball star’s career reads like a movie script, and the women of the Hoops Talk pod are here to give her her flowers!

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Liberty Ends 28-Year Drought! NBA's Courts Are In Session!

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:05:05 GMT

This is a whopper of an episode! Liz and Karen recap the WNBA 2024 Finals with a big congrats to the New York Liberty champions, as well as MVP of the finals, Jonquel Jones. The duo also takes a look at court side fashions spotted during the series, including Angel Reese's iconic Stewie/Napheesa jersey, made by the talented Jocelyn Hu. Liz and Karen also unpack Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve's post-game comments: her emotional critique of the officiating and her shady congrats to the Liberty. And, of course Ellie the Elephant, the MVP of mascots, gets her flowers in this episode. With the start of the 2024-25 NBA season upon us, Liz and Karen tee up burning questions about teams and players (i.e.Will the Celtics repeat? Can the Knicks beat Boston? How many games will Lebron play? Or Curry?) This over/under round of predictions is coming in hot. Closer to home, it’s time to look at the Hoops Talk Fantasy League, critiquing the 8-teams draft and trades, while also passing along some fantasy team tips.

MENTIONS

Liberty finally give New York City a basketball championship:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/nyregion/new-york-liberty-champions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UE4.Ojqv.eXM8ZO79uei8&smid=url-share

Jocelyin Hu:

https://jocehu.com/

Jocelyn Hu Instagram Reel:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DBZFqopuHOQ/

Jocelyn Hu Brittney Griner 42 Weeks:

https://jocehu.com/42-weeks

Fantasy Basketball All-Fades Team: 5 players you should avoid in drafts for the 2024-25 NBA Season:

https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy-basketball-busts-2024-25-121000752.html

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From James+James-Town to Hoop York City

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:04:45 GMT

Leaves fall, the W ascends, NBA fantasy leagues draft, “Les Brons” debut: this season’s many transitions are ripe for hot takes, and Liz and Karen are here to deliver. Plus, special guest Alex Taylor, founder of Hoop York City, sits in with the Hoops Off Pod for a chat about her journey, drive, and mission to create a NYC-based women's basketball collective. Taylor reveals the devastating incident that triggered her into action, and shares the special meaning behind one of her favorite Hoop York City logos. Liz and Karen also discuss rookie of the year Caitlin Clark's offseason plans to joins LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam on the green and at the Women's Leadership Summit. Then, due to a listener's correction, Liz sets the record straight by providing a deep dive into the ownership and head coaching changes for the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks. Karen gets a good chuckle at the "Elder" nomenclature being used to differentiate the Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James from his son Bronny James, making history as the first Father/Son duo to play on the same team in the NBA. Liz and Karen also show some love to Shamwow, share NBA Fantasy League tips and of course, take off their hoops!

MENTIONS

Hoops York City:

https://www.hoopyorkcity.com/

WNBA's Caitlin Clark to compete in the LPGA Pro-Am hosted by Annika Sorenstam in November:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138470-wnbas-caitlin-clark-to-compete-in-lpga-pro-am-hosted-by-annika-sorenstam-in-november

JuJu Watkins and Nike reach a lucrative deal:

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41684352/sources-usc-juju-watkins-nike-reach-lucrative-extension

Lebron, Bronny James first father and son to play together:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41653840/lebron-james-bronny-james-share-court-first-nba

Can Zion Williamson, Ja Morant reach their 'potential' after years of starts and stops?

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5825604/2024/10/08/zion-williamson-ja-morant-usa-basketball-void-pelicans-grizzlies/?source=freedailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=728016

ESPN hires Shams Charania:

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/10/08/shams-charania-espn-move?publicationSource=sbd&issue=33a8f5eecf1f4d208320439ad68169e2

Fans are outraged that Josh Giddey is playing during NBA Investigation:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fans-outraged-josh-giddey-playing-220001062.html

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A League of Their Own

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:04:36 GMT

Liz and Karen, spirits high, are loving the WNBA playoffs (with one tiny, but very relatable, exception.) The duo shine a light on the historical rises in playoff viewership. They also try to understand the short lifespan of WNBA coaches—now that a third head coach has been fired. On the announcement of Big Brittney Griner signing as a founding member of the Unrivaled League, Liz and Karen do a deeper dive into the rules, players, equity, salary and more, of the league. Update on the Hoops Off NBA fantasy league open spot: it has been filled! But Liz is still feeling commissioner's woes, and half of the teams are still needing to register and pay! This week’s Hoops Off segment gets personal for Karen. For Liz, she looks directly into the recording camera to give the so-called “new-look” Los Angeles Lakers a much needed kick in the pants

MENTIONS

WNBA Most Viewed Semi-finals in 22 Years:

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/10/sundays-wnba-matchup-between-las-vegas-aces-new-york-liberty-delivered-wnbas-most-viewed-semifinal-in-22-years/

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark deserve better sophmore seasons from everyone:

https://andscape.com/features/angel-reese-and-caitlin-clark-deserve-better-sophomore-seasons-from-everyone/

What Wright's Firing Means for Dream, WNBA coaching landscape:

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/41576332/wnba-2024-atlanta-dream-fire-tanisha-wright-coach-openings-vacancies-next

Unrivaled League:

https://www.unrivaled.basketball/

All-Star Brittney Griner joins Unrivaled's 3-on-3 hoops league

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/41572520/all-star-brittney-griner-joins-unrivaled-3-3-hoops-league

Lindsay Gibbs Power Plays Substack:

https://substack.com/@powerplays

Natasha Cloud Get Out The Vote:

https://www.powerplays.news/p/get-out-the-vote-with-natasha-cloud

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Lessons in Chemistry

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:04:47 GMT

With an expansion draft for the W coming up, and NBA trades making news, Liz and Karen deliver some spicy astrological perspectives on building team chemistry. But first: Playoff basketball is special, and Liz and Karen are LIVING for the excitement of these high-caliber WNBA semifinals! Once again Liz breaks down the box score and goes deeper into the +/- category for individual players.

The Golden State Valkyries will soon have players. (The expansion draft is scheduled for December 6th). Karen explains the expansion draft rules, and names the players she’d recommend for potential draft picks. Overall, things can get messy because current teams can only protect 6 players from the draft; and the head coaching job is a chance for the WNBA to do better!

The NBA Media Days offered no shortage of drama and fun. The ladies discuss the impact, and astrological signs, of the blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves that included Karl Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo and a first draft pick from the Detroit Pistons. Lastly, the Hoops come off when Liz takes a stand for Fantasy League Commissioners, and Karen slams the WNBA for a slow response to protect players against threats. Plus, The ladies also choose the first listener to take one of the two spots available in the Hoops Off NBA Fantasy league.

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MENTIONS

WNBA Playoffs

https://www.wnba.com/playoffs/2024

Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft:

https://valkyries.com/news/golden-state-valkyries-expansion-draft-set-for-december-6-20240930/

Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft Rules:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAjPpZDyU5B/?img_index=3

Draymond Green already mad at media days:

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/draymond-green-nba-reporter-fans-teammates-fan/2821a8c1f31398250c299f54

Lonzo Ball is Back:

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lonzo-ball-with-a-brand-new-knee-hopes-to-play-in-bulls-season-opener-after-two-and-a-half-years-away/

Knicks and Karl Anthony Towns trade:

https://www.nba.com/news/knicks-await-official-arrival-of-karl-anthony-towns

WNBA won't tolerate racism:

https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba-says-wont-tolerate-racism-191322093.html

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Playoffs Deliver, Deliver, and Deliver

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:51:46 GMT

Liz and Karen's WNBA Playoff breakdown is coming in fast and hot this week. They take a look at stats (believe it or not!) and discuss how the matches are stacking up. Players are racking double-doubles and triple-doubles during these playoffs, but there are tweaks Liz and Karen would like to see some of the teams make. Both are excited about A'Ja Wilson's unanimous MVP distinction. They highlight her 2024 accomplishments, and recount the impressive way she received the MVP news. Liz wants us to keep an eye on Raj Sports, who, in addition to owning the Sacramento Kings, now own two professional women’s sports teams in Portland (the yet-to-be-named WNBA Portland franchise, and the NSWL Portland Thorns). Karen breaks down Kelsey Plum’s style, as well as the lack of style in the newly rumored NBA City Edition Jerseys. A farewell to Adrian Wojnarowski, who dropped his final Woj Bomb via social media, and reflections on his legacy. And, finally, podcast listener Don, takes his hoops off with Liz and Karen!

MENTIONS:

WNBA Announces Portland Franchise:

https://www.wnba.com/news/portland-15th-franchise-announcement

RAJ Sports now owns two Sports Franchises in Portland:

https://rajcapital.co/rajsports#raj-sports

More reporting on that from the Oregonian's Sports Columnist Bill Oram:

https://www.instagram.com/oregoniansports/reel/DAJ-GaGBNQr/

WNBA Playoffs:

https://www.wnba.com/playoffs/2024

Kelsey Plum talks to Complex Sports:

https://www.complex.com/sports/a/caidin-ferrigno/kelsey-plum-las-vegas-aces-wnba-interview-smartwater

NBA City Edition Jerseys:

https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2024/9/19/24248969/nba-city-edition-jersey-2025-season-ranked-best-worst

With Retirement from ESPN, 'Woj' Leaves a Changes Sports Media World:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/sports/basketball/adrian-wojnarowski-retires-espn.html

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Pro Ball’s Most-Shipped Couple, CC as ROTY, WNBA Commissioner's BIG misstep

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:26:13 GMT

Liz is BACK! And Liz is already calling it: Caitlin Clark is going to be Rookie of the Year. The duo also discuss professional hoops’ most-shipped couple (A’ja Wilson has been spotted with who?), plus more record breaking in the league. Also, a few basketball expansions and WNBA Commissioner's BIG misstep around misogny and racism in the comments.

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'W' Teams to Watch, NYFW, and Sick Fits, ft. Esther Wallace

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:02:35 GMT

Playoffs are on the horizon, fashion week is popping, and Playa Society's Esther Wallace is in the Hoops Off house. Celebrating guest host Mya's last week, she and Karen discuss the Minnesota Lynx as the sleeper team to watch, and they each lay down their Aces predictions and more playoff thoughts. The duo then dives into the amazing, magical, delicious collision that is sports and New York Fashion Week, and compare notes on which WNBA player's closet they'd like to raid. Plus, Playa Society founder, the athlete and designer Esther Wallace joins the group chat to share her Candace Parker fan girl moment, and to unpack what the ideation process is like for the WNBA's most creative statement maker.

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WSLAM IG: https://www.instagram.com/wslam

Playa Society: https://www.playasociety.com

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Rookie Buzz and White Tee Energy

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:10:49 GMT

Karen and guest host Mya Peterson switch it up by kicking off the show with their Hoops Off segment--coming in strong with a defense of W legend Sheryl Swoopes, who, let's be clear, has nothing to apologize for. The duo then dig into the phenom A'ja Wilson's statement 'fit, the white tee, and what it signals. Plus, Karen and Mya serve up predictions for Rookie of the Year, and Most Valuable Player of the W, along with a side dish of very hot takes. Then, sights set on the horizon, they spotlight some of the NCAA women hoopers to watch, and close it out by celebrating Virgo birthday girl Mya.

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WNBA Playoff Predictions, and Olympian Cierra Burdick

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:02:40 GMT

Guest host Mya Peterson, of the iconic hoops media brand WSLAM, joins Karen for an episode jam packed with WNBA analysis, playoff predictions, and more. Plus, fresh off her Paris podium appearance, 2024 USA 3x3 Basketball Olympian Cierra Burdick is this week's guest. Cierra breaks down the distinct features that make 3x3 such a fun game to play, and to watch. She also shares what it was like being seen as the most wanted/unwanted player in the league, and what she wants for the future of women's basketball. This episode is serving Hoops Off versatility--from Draymond to whatever's "demure."

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Learn more about Cierra:

https://www.ccburdick.com/

Learn more about FIBA 3x3 Womens:

https://fiba3x3.com/2024/olympics/news/2024-usa-basketball-3x3-women-s-national-team-announced

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The NBA Fun Scale, with a Surprise Special Guest

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:03:09 GMT

Introducing... the NBA Fun Scale! In this bonus episode, Liz and Karen enlisted the help of a familiar and unique guest (Hoops Off's longest-standing fan and number 1 troll) to join them in debating the five best and worst NBA teams to watch this year.

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Closing Rings, Locking Onto Leagues

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:10:58 GMT

The Paris Olympics keep on giving! Liz and Karen have got the recaps you need (from romance rumors to unforgettable wins) in order to memorialize this year's epic Games. In addition to this Olympics being one of record-setting medal numbers for women, we saw baller A'ja Wilson getting her MVP, Steph Curry finally getting a gold medal, and other moments that had us happily exhausted. Liz and Karen also lay out and pump up key dates around the WNBA and NBA this year, and even stake some bets around NBA Christmas Day schedules. On the other side of Olympic glory comes more lawsuits, many that put women in sports up against the WNBA, the IOC and the cyberbullies. We'll keep our eyes on those. Plus: this week's Hoops Off gives us the breakdown of Australia breakdancing that is very much needed.

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Olympian Zaddies, the French Baguette Incident, Biles 👀, and More

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:12:37 GMT

Another piping-hot Olympian-sized episode with Liz and Karen is fresh out of the oven, bringing stories and highlights about week two of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. In her Money Mama segment, Karen looks at viewership data for the Games, and investigates what Olympians get paid per country, leading to the bigger conversation of '"what does IOC use their funding for? Money Mama would like to know!" Liz and Karen also unpack some Olympic controversies, including those around equestrian sports, spy drones, and gender misinformation in the boxing event. Closing out the episode on a high note, this week's Rings Off segment showcases the best of the best across the Paris Games, including a jaw-dropping--and bar-dropping--French baguette incident.

MENTIONS

Olympic Viewership via Front Office Sports:

https://frontofficesports.com/five-reasons-2024-olympics-ratings-are-way-up/

Paris Olympians Pay:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/31/heres-how-much-athletes-at-the-paris-olympics-earn-for-winning-medals.html

IOC Funding:

https://olympics.com/ioc/funding

Olympic Controversies: Equestrian -

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5668956/2024/08/03/dujardin-equestrian-olympic-sport-future/

Canada Women's Soccer Spy Scandal:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5657110/2024/07/31/canada-soccer-olympic-spying-scandal-explained/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1723133021951573&usg=AOvVaw1eM_nZA8n3CZlEWbMB42uY

Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy:

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/02/nx-s1-5061280/olympic-womens-boxing-gender-imane-khelif-lin-yuting

Misleading Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy Explained:

https://www.vox.com/sports/364856/olympics-boxing-imane-khelif-angela-carini

Adult Film Company Offers French Vaulter $250K:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/french-vaulter-anthony-ammirati-offered-dollar250k-to-flaunt-his-infamous-olympic-bulge

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Paris Olympics Week 1: Hot Takes and Historic Firsts by Women; Romance Rumors in Pro Basketball; and Enough With Body Comments

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:04:35 GMT

In honor of the Paris Olympic Games, Liz and Karen are here with their first Rings Off! segment. Highlights include: celebrating a number of firsts for the US Women's Rugby team and individual athletes in Judo and Fencing; a look at the medal-contending US Women's Soccer and Basketball teams; and real talk about the squad they consider to be one of the most unlikeable USA Men's Basketball Teams in a long time. Other hot topics in this episode: the domination of the Paris Olympics on social media, the ongoing fight of the NBA rights distribution deal, and rumors of romance between two elite basketball players in the NBA & WNBA. Plus, the Hoops come Off!

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MENTIONS:

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues NBA:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40647935/warner-bros-discovery-sues-nba-losing-rights-amazon

Love & Basketball Rumors:

https://nypost.com/2024/07/24/sports/angel-reese-sits-courtside-with-steph-curry-kevin-durant/

Ilona Maher Rugby Star:

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40675435/who-ilona-maher-us-olympic-women-rugby-star

Joel Embiid NYT Interview:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/magazine/joel-embiid-interview.html

Steph & KD respond to Joel Embiid:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5657755/2024/07/25/curry-durant-embiid-usa-olympics/

Jason Tatum finally plays:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5665454/2024/07/29/jayson-tatum-olympics-basketball/

TogethXr Social:

https://www.instagram.com/togethxr/

Marysol Castro Social:

https://www.instagram.com/marysolcastrotv

Coach Jackie J:

https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax

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A'ja!!!, All-Star Weekend, and Olympics Opening Ceremonies We've Loved

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:05:20 GMT

The WNBA has been so successful lately that Liz and Karen suggest changing the league's name to the Winning National Basketball Association! In this episode: Las Vegas Aces Center A'ja Wilson is having a baller season, and the Hoops Off podcast has declared her the MVP of this year's WNBA! Additional news on the table for discussion this week: Chicago Sky's rookie forward Angel Reese logs a historic 15 double-doubles, Los Angeles Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink graces the cover of Flaunt magazine, and New Balance secures a multi-year endorsement deal with the WNBA. But not is all roses for the league. As the All-Star Weekend gets closer, Liz and Karen break down the bizarre lack of organization when it comes to programming, on-court and off-court happenings, and even promotion of the entire All-Star event. Before diving into a spicy round of Hoops Off, L. and K. compare notes on the Summer Olympics in Paris, including watching for the impeccable fashion that athletes will be sporting during the Opening Ceremony and during competition, plus looking back and ranking the top 10 most memorable Olympic Opening Ceremonies.

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Brittney Griner's 'Coming Home'

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:02:32 GMT

Introducing: "Books Off." For this first installation of the Hoops Off book club, Liz and Karen discuss Brittney Griner's gripping—and at times, difficult— memoir, Coming Home.

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The Untapped Gold Mine that is Women's Sports Merch, a Power Rankings Rundown, and Two Future Sports Superstars to Know

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:04:30 GMT

Liz and Karen bring the banter, starting with player highlights and power rankings in the WNBA, plus NBA Free Agency. Money Mama Karen breaks down the latest market study for Women's sports merchandise and questions why a $4 billion industry is being overlooked. Liz spotlights two athletes that are on the cusp of massive breakthroughs in their sports careers--a high school basketball star named Cooper Flagg, who recently played with on the Select Team against Team U.S.A. in a scrimmage before the Paris Games--at age 17. Plus, Sha'Carri Richardson, who will be going to Paris to compete for Gold and to break records; this month she gets her shine as the Vogue digital cover star.

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MENTIONS

Women's Sports - Numbers to Know:

https://goals-sports.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZprUkoyja8hFxGKwAwAlpKBXj8yE0AlbKcMftFoDJE43ocQTy4c9PM_bQ_aem_slsRNasnSPVsSL44cgM6Zw

New Study Values Market for Women's Sports Merchandise at $4B:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2024/06/26/womens-sports-merchandise-market/74208763007/

Cooper Flagg and the Small New England town that raised basketball's brightest star

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245996/2024/02/02/duke-cooper-flagg-nba-draft-2025/

The imminent rise of Cooper Flagg

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5625418/2024/07/09/cooper-flagg-team-usa-duke-the-pulse/

Sha'Carri Is Going for Gold

https://www.vogue.com/article/shacarri-richardson-august-2024-digital-cover-interview

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The Future of the Lakers with LeBron and Bronny, End of the Splash Brothers Era for the Warriors, and How an Olympic Sport Gets Made

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:11:29 GMT

NBA Free Agency heats up and Liz and Karen have a lot to discuss, especially when it comes to the uncertainty of their respective teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. They also discuss the idea of nepotism in the 2024 NBA Draft, with the Los Angeles Lakers using its 55th pick to draft Bronny James, son of LeBron, on a high-end Rookie contract. This move has the ladies questioning "Is this Make-A-Wish or professional basketball?" In addition to this NBA draft, Liz and Karen discuss the trade of Klay Thompson, from the Golden State Warriors to the Dallas Mavericks, bringing to an end the Era of the Splash Brothers, and creating major swirl around the future for both Thompson and the Warriors. Lastly, as excitment builds for the Olympics in Paris, Liz and Karen go down the rabbit hole to find out how a sport becomes part of the Olympic games.

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MENTIONS

2024 NBA Free Agency:

https://www.nba.com/news/nba-offseason-every-deal-2024

Bronny James to Los Angeles Lakers:

https://sports.yahoo.com/bronny-james-signs-multi-year-guaranteed-contract-with-the-los-angeles-lakers-report-180125058.html

Bronny James Heart Condition:

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-wasnt-given-a-fair-judgment-bronny-james-reflects-on-difficult-heart-incident-vows-to-prove-doubters-wrong-after-new-los-angeles-lakers-deal/

Klay Thompson chooses the Dallas Mavericks:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5613541/2024/07/03/klay-thompson-dallas-mavericks-lakers-free-agency/

Which sports will be new in the 2024 Olympics:

https://www.today.com/news/paris-olympics/paris-olympics-new-sports-dropped-rcna135885

How a Sport Gets Into the Olympics:

https://www.britannica.com/video/253562/How-are-sports-chosen-for-the-Olympic-Games

Breaking

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/68hxs9lsfb/breaking-the-new-olympic-sport-for-2024-explained#:~:text=It%20was%20introduced%20to%20the,the%20big%20stage%20in%20Paris.

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Nope to Dope, Phelps Being A Pothead (Which Checks Out) and JJ Reddick Having Zero NBA Coaching Experience

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:12:16 GMT

Ahead of the Olympic games in Paris, Liz and Karen discuss another doping scandal--this time between swimming competitors and WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). Michael Phelps is one of the Olympians chosen to testify to congress against WADA, while Liz is loving a Phelps weed-and-sandwich storyline. Karen gets heated about missing out on the new Nike Sabrinas that sold out the same day they dropped. Also, Liz and Karen break down the lack of coaching experience possessed by the new Los Angeles Lakers head coach, JJ Reddick--and wonder how he got the job. This week Hoops Off involves NIke and shoes, and the spiciest of takes.

MENTIONS:

Another Olympics, another doping scandal in swimming:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2024/06/15/doping-scandals-continue-olympic-swimming/74107556007/

U.S. Swimming Stars Assail Antidoping Agency Ahead of Olympics:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html

Chinese Swimmers Twice Tested Positive for Drugs. They Kept Swimming:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/world/asia/china-swimming-doping.html

Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html

Documents: China gave nearly $2M in extra funding to WADA:

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/39997808/china-gave-nearly-2m-extra-funding-wada

Sha'Carri Richardson, a Track Sensation, Tests Positive for Marijuana:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/sports/olympics/shacarri-richardson-suspended-marijuana.html

JJ Redick joins the Lakers with zero NBA coaching experience:

https://sports.yahoo.com/jj-redick-joins-the-lakers-with-zero-nba-coaching-experience-how-has-that-worked-for-other-teams-132858865.html

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Money and Accountability in the WNBA

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:06:34 GMT

Liz and Karen break down the dollars--and sense--currently in play for the WNBA athletes: There’s the Commissioner's Cup (happening this month), plus more eyeballs on the game. There’s unwanted scrutiny as well as an opportunity WNBA players to start demanding more compensation for their play. Liz says “get greedy.” Money Mama Karen walks through valuations, as well as the vast pay gap between the WNBA Commissioner's Cup and the NBA In-season Tournament. They also discuss Caitlin's Clark role in addressing the conversation that fans and sports pundits are having about her. What is her responsibility for her own narrative? Also in this episode: the NBA free agency gets both Liz and Karen calling foul!

MENTIONS:

WNBA Commissioner's Cup gets moved: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40370594/commissioner-cup-title-game-moved-ubs-arena-due-nba-draft

NBA In-Season Tournment money explained: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/nba/nba-in-season-tournament-prize-money-explained/3279267/

First Ever WNBA Valuations: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8ZiQmLuHzD/

Caitlin Clark doesn't want to be responsible for the worst takes about her: https://www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/6/13/24178123/caitlin-clark-fever-dijonai-carrington-chennedy-carter-race-culture-wars-controversy

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WNBA’s Growth; The Talk Around a Clark-less Olympics Team Roster, and a Breakdown of Stephen A. Smith’s Defensive Tirade

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:05:56 GMT

This one is coming in HOT! Liz and Karen take a look at the good, bad, and ugly surrounding the current growth and media coverage for the WNBA, plus they pay special attention to the many highlights from WNBA players in this current season. Then the duo digs into the 2024 U.S.A. Women's Olympic basketball team roster and related media attention around Caitlin Clark not being part of this Olympic team. Liz and Karen also have a in-depth conversation on the "paternalistic allyship" breakdown shared on social media regarding Stephen A. Smith's commentary after his intitial confrontation with Monica McNutt on ESPN's First Take show. And Liz has a personal Hoops Off for the Los Angeles Lakers.

MENTIONS:

WNBA Growth via Boardroom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8C4sMIRJam/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

The Gist podcast on women commenting on women's sports: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7y8OAZxWXs/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

The 2024 USA Women's Olympic Basketball Team via ESPN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C79emAPyW_q/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Breakdown of Stephen A. Smith's "Paternalistic Allyship" re-shared on Social Media by Sarah Spain from Jamyle Cannon: https://www.instagram.com/p/C70IfHWvulx/

Our Summer book club pick: Coming Home by Britney Griner: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739901/coming-home-by-brittney-griner-with-michelle-burford/

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Barbie Embodies Athletic Icons, Mental Health Gets its Due, and Records Shatter Across Leagues

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:08:09 GMT

Liz and Karen dive into how both the NBA and WNBA prioritize and handle mental health for their players. The duo also spotlights some pro athlete mental health ambassadors and their stories. Mental Health at that level takes on so many different layers, especially as a woman in hoop; and we applaud the players, the league, and society for shining a light on these struggles and providing support where needed. Plus we chat 65th Anniversary Barbie celebrating women athletes, WNBA & MLB record breaking, NBA Playoffs, and more.

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MENTIONS:

The existence of mental health issues in the WNBA by Willie Ramirez:

https://www.wgramirez.com/articles/the-existence-of-mental-health-issues-in-the-wnba?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabWoaPM2D2WnHV2S97mIZtJqHxuGbWpuCcma719PgwhNE1r4VcFxqcWd9g_aem_AcY7HjMYpq7URGlsbAUsCRiAncmQ9kO4eDw0Bm5g8_ICD5DxrtZfRtzJLEhHOkoawfuezY_pqeHfLvW95yak1S53

Coming Home by Brittney Griner:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739901/coming-home-by-brittney-griner-with-michelle-burford/

Barbie honors Venus Williams and 8 other athletes with dolls in their likeness:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/venus-williams-barbie-doll-mattel-women-athletes-2024/

The Negro Leagues are officially part of MLB history — with the records to prove it:

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/29/g-s1-1525/mlb-negro-leagues-stats-josh-gibson

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Rookie and Veteran WNBA Player Updates, NBA Conference Finals, and WNBA Fashion Statements with Purpose

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:06:11 GMT

Now that the WNBA season has seen a handful of games played, and teams are in the standings, Liz and Karen go over some stats for league rookies Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and others. Also, they give A'ja Wilson and Arike Ogunbowale recognition for their outstanding starts. The conversation moves on to Curry baby number four, as well as the state of the NBA Conference Finals. Then, true to their roots, Liz and Karen put a spotlight on the powerful activism reflected in the fashion choices of WNBA players--who use their platform, and wardrobes, to make important statements. Plus, initial notes on the summer book club pick, Coming Home by Brittney Griner.

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WNBA Expansion, Money Moves, Inside the NBA, and Summer Book Club Announcement

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:07:56 GMT

Introducing... the Hoops Off Summer Book Club! The Hoops Off read will be Coming Home by Brittney Griner. Also, Liz and Karen are thrilled over the WNBA expansions and the announcement of the Golden State Valkyries, the new team located in the Bay Area. Karen also discusses the latest in Money Moves: Candace Parker's new role at Adidas, and Angel Reese becoming co-owner of the DC Power football club. The duo also digs into the WNBA investigation of the Las Vegas Tourism Authority's $100K sponsorship for each player of the Las Vegas Aces. Liz and Karen recap the NBA playoffs; discuss the importance of chemistry when it comes to game announcers, and reflect on how Disney may be ruining ESPN's coverage with both the firing of Jeff Van Gundy and the insertion of Draymond Green, as well as what seems like their overall throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Lastly, Hoops come off in this spicy episode!

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Sports + Gossip! w/ Guest Madeline Hill ('Impersonal Foul'); WNBA Developments, and NBA Playoff Highlights

Fri, 17 May 2024 04:02:25 GMT

This week Liz chats about sports and gossip with special guest Madeline Hill, writer behind Impersonal Foul, a 2023 Featured Substack described as: "If Bravo and ESPN had a baby, it would be 'Impersonal Foul.'" Hill describes her 3-year journey writing her Substack, her long-time love of both Googling the personal lives of athletes, and chatting about her juiciest stories. We also find out the backstory of her awesome profile photo on "Impersonal Foul," more about what Hill predicts for the future of Substack, and who would be her ultimate interview get. Also on this episode: With the WNBA season ready to start on May 14, Liz and Karen discuss the breaking news that the WNBA athletes will now have charter flights, and other news about team roster cuts, and soaring ticket prices for the 2024-25 season. They also discuss the state of the NBA second round playoffs, including shocking developments in the Denver Nuggets vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves game and the exciting game one of the New York Knicks vs. the Indiana Pacers. Lastly, hoops come off!

Mentions:

Madeline Hill's Impersonal Foul: https://www.impersonalfoul.com/

WNBA Charter Flights: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40102075/wnba-begin-full-charter-flights

WNBA Roster Cuts: https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-2024-roster-tracker-a-look-at-all-12-teams-players-as-final-cuts-opening-night-approach/

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New Era for the NBA, Candace Parker Retires, and a WNBA Season Look-Ahead

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:03:00 GMT

This week Liz gets some relief knowing her Los Angeles Lakers have ended their playoff run. And while others are already speculating about LeBron James' future with the Lakers, she is going to sit back with Karen and start looking ahead to the 2024 WNBA season, which kicks off on May 14th. In the NBA analysis this week, the anticipation meter cranks up a notch as Liz and Karen discuss the new era for the league, which includes rising stars Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Shai Gilgious-Alexander and his whole OKC squad. Transition from the old to the new is not always easy, but Liz and Karen feel the excitement. Speaking of transitions, Candace Parker announced, via Instagram, her retirement from the WNBA after 16 impactful seasons on and off the court. Liz and Karen process this startling news and give the GOAT Candace Parker all the flowers. They also discuss 2024 Hall of Fame inductees and reflect on Diana Taurasi calling the new fans "a little too sensitive." And, as always, L. and K. take their hoops off.

MENTIONS:

Candace Parker retirement news:

https://apnews.com/article/candace-parker-retires-wnba-6b28339cc1e21731760e6c0c1902d1b9

LeBron James future:

https://www.si.com/nba/2024/04/30/lebron-james-statement-future-varying-reports

End of an Era and Superteams:

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-suns-may-have-killed-it-stephen-a-smith-foresees-the-end-of-super-team-era-started-by-lebron-d-wade-chris-bosh/

Diana Taurasi new fans:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10119282-wnbas-diana-taurasi-calls-out-really-sensitive-fans-after-caitlin-clark-analysis#:~:text=Phoenix%20Mercury%20star%20Diana%20Taurasi,All%2DStar%20told%20reporters%20Sunday

Nike's Olympic track and field women's kits:

https://theathletic.com/5410677/2024/04/12/nike-olympic-track-field-team-usa/

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Moneyballs, Playoffs, Signature Shoes, Mr. Serena Williams, and Supporting Women's Sports

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:03:40 GMT

This week is one Mega Millions Hoops Off as Liz and Karen deep dive into the money bags of the WNBA and beyond. They discuss the investment to women's sports, including Alexis Ohanian supporting franchise growth of The Sports Bra, an iconic Portland, OR, sports-viewing destination, plus the 776 Women’s-Only Track Invitational with the biggest purse in the history of that sport. Also discussed: a breakdown of who gets WNBA signature shoes and who doesn’t, including A'ja Wilson, whose on-the-court accolades and off-the-court accomplishments should make her a shoe-in for a featured piece of footwear. Plus: Karen adjusts to her Warriors not being in the playoffs (end of an era?) and Liz shares some takes from her latest playoff-series watching.

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NCAA Women's Championship, Shaq Playlist Review, NBA Playoffs & WNBA Draft

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:03:02 GMT

Thanks to the length, the D, and the penetration.... the NCAA Women's basketball champions are the South Carolina Gamecocks! Liz and Karen share their excitement for ~women in sports ~ in general, and the satisfaction of the SC win with Louis Vuitton Dawn as the coach of the year. They also talk about how the women's coverage by Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter, Chiney Ogwumike and Carolyn Peck has elevated the game throughout the tourney. In addition, they take a look at the NBA Play-off picture; discuss the Lakers and Warriors odds to make it to the playoffs; and take a look forward to the WNBA draft with top picks of Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, Rickea Johnson, Kamilla Cardosa, Aaliyah Edwards and Angel Reese up for grabs. Lastly, get ready to fuck up your algorithm with the first Hoops off Shaq review - his workout playlist on Apple Music which successfully made a child carsick, made Liz want to enter her pug Lola into a dog fight, and had Karen re-living her rave days.

Links & Mentions:

- Kyndall Freer (Social @ Yahoo Sports): https://www.instagram.com/kyndallfreer

- NBA Playoff Picture: https://www.nba.com/standings

- Shaq Playlist - DIESEL: Music That Move Me Apple Music Fitness: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diesel-music-that-moves-me/pl.52b620ddc6654b73a4e74d4fb703c67e - UP NEXT Shaq Review: ICY HOT: https://www.icyhot.com/en-us/icy-hot-squad

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WNBA 2024 Draft Picks, Orange Carpet Lewks, and Caitlin Clark's Rookie Salary

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:01:16 GMT

The WNBA had its moment this week with the 2024 draft class, talk of expansion, and the outrage sparked by number one draft pick Caitlin Clark's rookie salary. Liz and Karen recap the first seven picks of the first round of draftees in the 2024 WNBA draft. They discuss the storylines around Kamilla Cardoso's journey from Brazil at 15 to the WNBA 2nd round pick, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso going from rivals to team mates for the Chicago Sky, and Rickea Jackson being dubbed a "ready made baller" as the second pick for the Los Angeles Sparks. They also breakdown some of the fashions and fashion brands that were worn by the rookie players on the Orange carpet, includcing Caitlin Clark being the first draftee in both WNBA and NBA to be dressed by Prada, and Alissa Pili's paying tribute to her Samoan-American heritage with the tribal symbols. And a Hoops Off first this season: Liz and Karen tag team the Hoops Off segment, sharing outrage about Caitlin Clark's rookie salary of $76,535 for her first year when she is obviously worth millions.

Mentions:

Caitlin Clark salary: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/gap-caitlin-clarks-wnba-salary-male-counterparts-draws-outrage-rcna148024

WNBA Draft Grades by Sabreena Merchant: https://theathletic.com/5418814/2024/04/16/wnba-draft-grades-caitlin-clark-angel-reese/

WWD WNBA draft fashions slideshow: https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/gallery/wnba-draft-2024-photos-1236315177/2024-wnba-draft/

WNBA expansion headed to 16 teams: https://theathletic.com/5418223/2024/04/15/wnba-expansion-16-teams-portland-toronto/

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NCAA Final Four, Kim Mulkey Update, and Milk and Cookies (WTF)

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:02:15 GMT

The NCAA Women's basketball tournament is moving fast and furious into the Final Four. Liz and Karen give shout outs to players in the WBB, spotlighting Asian and Latinx representation. They also follow up on the Kim Mulkey/Washington Post story as well as the latest sexist narrative that was published in a L.A. Times sports column by a staff writer for the news organization that pitted LSU as "dirty debutantes" vs UCLA as "milk and cookies." Liz and Karen also recap the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, make predictions for the Final Four, check the bracket status, and of course, give us their hoops off.

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CNN Report: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/01/sport/la-times-kim-mulkey-lsu-article-spt-intl/index.html

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Brackets Crackin' & Sweet 16 Predictions

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:01:32 GMT

The first and second rounds of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is in the books, and the Sweet 16 has been set. Liz and Karen discuss their brackets, game winners and losers, highlights, thrillers, upsets, and players who balled out! They also make their picks for the winners in the Sweet 16 round with the LSU vs. UCLA game as the one to watch. In addition to tournament talk, they also unpack the Kim Mulkey statement at the press conference about the "hit piece" she alleges the WaPo is going to publish on her, and how she will sue for defamation; Dawn Staley's 7-year, $22.4M contract extension; and former NBA Player Matt Barnes vs. a Possum.

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Pepper Persley was a guest in Season 1, Ep 73.

Her book "Not Too Anything" https://www.museinc.net/product/not-too-anything

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March Magic

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:03:39 GMT

Let's Dance! The NCAA Basketball has begun and we all have a touch of March Madness. Liz and Karen go over the brackets they have put together for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tourney. They discuss methods to bracket building, potential game upsets, Cinderella teams, and their Final Four picks. Along with the tourney talk, they give flowers to players in the women's game who are making big strides, reflect on how Sports Illustrated magazine is making a comeback in print, and share thoughts on Lebron's new "Mind of the Game" podcast. Plus, breaking show news: The new Hoops Off gmail account for listener voice notes is live!

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NCAA Bracket Building, NBA Standings, and Extra Curry

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:01:38 GMT

In preparation of NCAA March Madness, Liz and Karen do an overview of NCAA Basketball and March Madness bracket building methods, including the ESPN app, Yahoo Sports app and the NCAA printable bracket. They also give the first Hoops Off Podcast recommendation of which method they will be using. Also in this episode they take a look at the NBA standings for the East and West teams, discuss Steph and Ayesha Curry's new member of the starting lineup, and the substack described as "If the Bravo Cinematic Universe and ESPN had a baby."

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Was NBA All-Stars Boring AF? Or Just Me?

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:01:59 GMT

Liz and Karen discuss some rumors re: Warriors and Lakers acquisitions, and some not-so-stealthily placed cameras. Hoops are OFF when mizz Liz takes on Draymond Green and Karen reminds us all that the people who perform as team mascots make more than WNBA players.

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NBA Face Off, Superteams, and Play Ball!

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:01:26 GMT

Liz and Karen discuss who is primed to become the next face of the NBA, if superteams still have a place, and whether anyone QC'd the photos from the new MLB uniform photo shoot???

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Lovers, Losers or Nothing?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:51:39 GMT

Liz and Karen take on the WNBA Free Agency, NBA Trade Deadline, and NBA All Stars 2024 West/East Roster. Also, Karen goes off on the NFL.

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We're Back! (Re)Introducing: Hoops Off

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:01:09 GMT

Liz Lapp and Karen Uyenco are taking their hoops off to bring you the saltiest, spiciest takes on all things ball. Episodes drop weekly.

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Ep. 107 Summer Break: NBA Conference Finals, Head Coach Headaches and Future Lakers

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:18:28 GMT

In this last episode before the summer break, Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the NBA Conference Finals, TraeVillian vs. the Greek Freak and Masked Devon Booker vs Pandemic P. They also give NBA Finals Championship predictions, go over offseason plans for their teams and how many is too many NBA MVPs on the Los Angeles Lakers? They also give their hot takes on the NBA Head Coach mess, including Dame Lillard & Becky Hammon. Plus their final Hoops On/Hoops Off before the summer break. Stay Hydrated! ****

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Ep. 106 NBA Shadow GMs, NBA Head Coach rumors, WNBA Standings and more

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:00:44 GMT

In this episode, Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the NBA Playoffs and the gossip surrounding the NBA off-season, including the Dallas Maverick Shadow GM vs. Luka, NBA head coach opportunities for Dawn Staley and Becky Hammon, Jason Kidd and Mickey Mouse, plus WNBA standings and suspensions, the sports betting lines for NBA and WNBA and much more. ****

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Ep 105: NBA Playoffs, Free Agency 2021 and Fanatics.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:54:36 GMT

With the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trailblazers out of the NBA 2021 Playoffs, the entire Hoops Talk squad is out of the running for the NBA championship. Liz, Karen and Kyndall take a deep dive into these teams downfall and what the future might hold for them with the upcoming 2021 NBA Free Agency. They also discuss mental health, fan f•ckery and Hoops On/Off. ****

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Ep. 104 Word Matters: Liz Cambage, Sports Journos and NBA Playoffs

Thu, 27 May 2021 02:34:35 GMT

In this episode, Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the fat-shaming comments hurled at Aces Center Liz Cambage from Coach Curt Miller of the Connecticut Sun, how sports journalist need to be better on Twitter and the 2021 NBA Playoffs, featuring L.A. Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Portland Trailblazers. Plus Hoops Off and On.****

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Ep. 103 NBA Playoffs, WNBA 25th season and Bennifer 2.0

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:01:33 GMT

Liz, Karen and Kyndall are back from Spring Break and are ready to discuss the current Sports and Culture drama. The WNBA kicked-off season 25 with a bang, NBA Playoffs have Liz and Karen in battle of the Bay vs. L.A., and now that everyone is vaxxed the fuckery can truly begin… a.k.a. Bennifer 2.0. Plus Hoops On/Off!****

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Ep. 102: Spring Breakers - WNBA, MLB and NBA updates

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:10:03 GMT

It’s Spring Break for the hosts Liz, Karen and Kyndall! But before taking some time off they have a few things to say about the WNBA 2021 Draft picks, hot ticket games for the WNBA 2021 season, who to follow on Tik Tok, MLB update about J-Rod, NBA standings and much more. Enjoy this episode, see you back soon

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Ep. 101: WNBA 2021 Draft, Nike Jerseys and Working Moms in Sports

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:05:13 GMT

In this episode Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the 2021 WNBA Draft, the many Dallas Wings picks, and this season’s prospects, including Charli Collier, Aari McDonald and Kiana Williams. They also discuss working mothers and pregnant athletes in Sports, how Covid-19 is shaping our Sports Arenas, and breaking news of the A-Rod/J-Lo split and his NBA moves to become part owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and 4x WNBA championship team the Minnesota Lynx. Plus Hoops Off & On. ****

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Ep. 100 Final Four, Opening Day and NBA April's Fools Jumped Out

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:14:18 GMT

In the 100 episode of The Hoops Talk, Liz, Karen and Kyndall dive into the NCAA Final Four (our Women’s Team pick Stanford won), MLB opening day and NBA is acting like April’s Fools with players being clowns. Plus Hoops Off/On segment. ****

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Ep. 99 NCAA Sweet Sixteen, NBA Trade poop, and Twitter Twisters.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:03:13 GMT

In this episode Liz, Karen, and Kyndall discuss the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Sweet Sixteen, pick apart the NBA Trade Deadline - Lakers, Warriors and Trailblazers - untwist the Steve Kerr/Kevin Durant Twitter drama, celebrate Chrissy Teigen's departure from unhealthy tweets and Hoops On/Hoops Off segment. with tequila, trips and bowls. March Madness! ****

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Ep. 98 March Madness - NCAA needs to do better.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 03:38:41 GMT

It’s March Madness again and by the time this episode is live there will be busted brackets. Liz, Karen and Kyndall, go over their Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball brackets, light up the NCAA for the deplorable inequality between the Men’s and Women’s teams, roast former NBA players Nick Young and Shaq and wrap it up with the refreshed on Hoops On/Off segment. ****

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Ep. 97 NBA All-Star Recap Show

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:54:29 GMT

In this episode, Liz, Karen and Kyndall finish a full day of watching the NBA All Star events and give their honest opinion in this recap. At one point they discover an interesting fact about Team LeBron, ponder how many times one can type #GiannisAntetokounmpo for NBA All-Star MVP and appreciate Steph Curry and Damian Lillard giving us the best performances of the night. Plus the Hoops Off segment gets updated. ****

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Ep. 96 Hey Now, You're an All Star!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:28:48 GMT

In this episode, Liz, Karen and Kyndall have a karaoke moment with a Smashmouth classic, congratulate Renee Montgomery on her co-ownership of the WNBA Atlanta Dream team, Karen breaks some major life news and we break down some NBA stats and NBA All-Stars games. ****

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Ep. 95 The Poops Talk, Draymond's Rant and The NBA All-Star Game

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:20:17 GMT

In this episode, Liz, Karen and Kyndall let off some steam! Topics include Serena vs. Naomi in the Australian Open Women Single’s Semi-Final, Karen’s hot tips to snag that Beyonce & Adidas Icy Park drop, Draymond Green’s rant and the NBA All-Star game and the final fan vote, a.k.a. Damian’s Snub. Plus The Hoops Off! ****

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Ep. 94 WNBA Free Agency Frenzy and Midterm Grades

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:19:43 GMT

In this episode Liz, Karen and Kyndall try to unscramble the WNBA Free Agency frenzy and discuss Michelle Smith's WNBA Free Agency Midterm Grades. They also congratulate Renee Montgomery on her retirement, discuss the NBA position on the National Anthem and other Sports Headlines. ****

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Ep. 93 NBA All Stars and Super Bowl Snacks

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:27:46 GMT

In this Episode, Liz, Karen, and Kyndall discuss Karen's new hair care routines and the importance of beauty routines, how the NBA All Stars voting is a huge popularity contest, what we miss about Super Bowl parties, especially snacks, and other sports headlines. ••••

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Ep. 92 WNBA Free Agency, Super Bowl LV and Mercury in Retrograde

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:57:24 GMT

This week Liz, Karen and Kyndall fan girl all the recent WNBA Free Agency news as well as the heartbreak of losing L.A. Sparks players Candace Parker to the Chicago Sky and Chelsea Gray to the Las Vegas Aces. They also discuss Layshia Clarendon’s personal news and Trans community in Sports, Super Bowl LV, Fantasy NBA, Stonks with Money Mama and other sports headlines.

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Ep. 91 We Climbed That Hill & Sports Headlines

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:14:43 GMT

Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the Super Bowl of politics, Shaq's old school motivation tactics, Daddy Dame Lillard, NBA Fantasy, how to buy a WNBA team and other sports headlines. Plus Hoops Off!

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Ep. 90 Court of Opinions - NBA & WNBA News and Hot Takes

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:43:20 GMT

Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the latest NBA and WNBA headlines and provide their hot takes, including Covid on the basketball courts, Kyrie Irving's mental state, James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets mess, Jimmy Butler’s stylish GQ profile, WNBA Free Agency and much more.

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S3 Ep. 89 Processing Insurrection and NBA Hot Takes

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:52:04 GMT

Our first episode in 2021 starts off with a bang as we try to process the Insurrection of January 6, 2021. We unpack the trauma that we witnessed, while serving up Sports Hot Takes and NBA Fantasy tips. It’s no time for Dry January! #HoopsOff

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Bonus Content: 2020 Year In Review and Thank You Guests!

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:02:34 GMT

We are excited to bring you some BoCo with this extra special episode of The Hoops Talk. We run through some of our memorable moments of 2020 in Sports and send out whole hearted “Thank You” to our over 26 guests that made time to join us during this unprecedented year! Good-bye 2020, Hello 2021.

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S3 Ep. 88 Christmas Day NBA Cheers and Jeers - So Long 2020.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 02:32:48 GMT

In our final episode of 2020, we discuss the start of the 2020-21 NBA season and Christmas Day games. We know it’s only the first week of the regular season, but a few of us are already seeing bright spots on our fantasy league teams. The Brooklyn Nets look dominant, the Warriors suck, Clippers are a dumpster fire, and the Lakers look like a championship repeat is just around the corner. We also send off 2020 with our final Hoops Off segment of the year!

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S3 Ep. 87 2020-21 NBA Fantasy Teams Analysis

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:39:00 GMT

The 2020-21 NBA regular season begins on December 22, 2020 and our podcast is kicking off our NBA Fantasy League! In this episode we analyze our Yahoo Sports NBA Fantasy teams, share NBA Fantasy tips and critique our opponents team NBA Player Picks. In the sports hot takes we talk old head LeBron James, hot head Kyrie Irving and Ball Out with LaVar Ball. Also Mama Money and Hoops Off segments!

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S3 Ep. 86 Women, Whiskey and Sports

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:32:11 GMT

In the spirit of supporting small business during the holiday season, we are joined by Nicole Stipp, co-owner of Matson & Gilman, for a virtual whiskey tasting. In our curated tasting, Nicole educates us on how to best taste whiskey and takes listener questions. This is truly an awesome experience to gift to the novice or professional whiskey lover. We also drunkenly go over some Sports hot takes, including James Harden, the Clippers and more NBA heat.

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S3 Ep. 85 2020-21 NBA Season - Free Agency, Trades and Fantasy League

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:26:57 GMT

Tis the Seasonings! The 2020-21 NBA regular season is due to start on December 22 and free agency is heating up. Many players have been moved around the board like chess pieces, but the Greek Freak and AD are yet to land anywhere. Also… who the f*ck is left on OKC??? With 60 draft picks, Sam Presti will own next year’s draft! We also discuss Unfinished Business… our NBA Fantasy League that was left undone by Covid-19. We have some new teams to the league, but more questions than answers with this upcoming season. We finish with Hoops Off!

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S3 Ep. 84 2020 NBA Draft Special

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:03:30 GMT

In this 2020 NBA Draft Special we discuss the picks and analyze this year’s rookie class. We also want to know why Basketball analysts are obsessed with the New York Knicks, will Klay Thompson’s injury affect the Warriors pick, was the Ball family happy about LaMelo going #3 to the Charlotte Hornets and will we now get a chance to see Lavar and MJ go one-on-one? We are grateful to our fans and listeners and we hope you enjoy this mini-episode.

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S3 Ep. 83 Game 7 of Democracy - Biden / Harris Election 2020!!!

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:30:52 GMT

We recorded this episode 1 hour after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were projected winners in the 2020 Election and we took the moment to celebrate! There has been so much anxiety these past 4 years and after 4 gut-wrenching days of counting ballots, we took the moment to be happy on the podcast. We also sprinkle in some Sports talk - NBA on Christmas, NFL has more covid, and we take our Hoops Off!

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S3 Ep. 82 The Vote is just the beginning...

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 03:08:52 GMT

It’s going to be weird to listen to this episode after Election Day! Whatever the outcome, we learned the VOTE is only the beginning. In this episode we relive our favorite hoopers Halloween costumes, Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe got hitched, MLB and Justin Turner give the L.A. Dodgers World Series win Covid, Brett Favre Dick Picks, Mama Money and much more.

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S3 Ep. 81 Women Leadership in Sports with LeShonda Martin & Mia Wright

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:54:41 GMT

@TheSportSorority | @NBWASSOC

LeShonda Martin, Founder of The Sports Sorority and Mia Wright, President and Director of the National Basketball Wives Association joined the podcast to discuss their involvement in leadership, entrepreneurship, and activism as women in the Sports industry. Both share similar stories of learning the ropes, finding their voice and driving their purpose through their organizations. Plus The Hoops Talk crew shares the latest in Sport stories and the Hoops come off.

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S3 Ep. 80 Don't Nap on Elsa Collins

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 02:27:10 GMT

Elsa Collins won’t take a nap until November 4th! We all can agree she doesn’t have the time. Collins was raised on both sides of the Mexican-American border in a traditional Mexican family and she uses that perspective to drive her humanitarian work, which includes voter registration in the LatinX community, protecting the undocumented, and fighting for equality in all spheres. She is a founding member of I am a Voter, and co-founder of This Is About Humanity and the newly organized She Se Puede, a destination for the Modern Latinas making a difference. In addition to her organizational work, she raises 3 multi-racial children with her husband, former NBA player and current assistant coach to the Golden State Warriors, Jarron Collins. She may not need a nap, but we do. In addition, we discuss some Sports and Hoops come off.

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S3 Ep. 79 Wearing the Moment with Breaking T President Jamie Mottram

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 01:06:14 GMT

@breakingt on Twitter | @breakingt on Instagram

Breaking T has been ground breaking when it comes to capturing real-time sports moments and delivering them directly to the fans in the form great looking t-shirts. We are joined by President Jamie Mottram to discusses how Breaking T makes it all happen and we get to pitch him a few ideas for a Hoops Talk collection. Also NBA, WNBA updates and our Hoops Off segment.

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S3 Ep. 78 Kristin Brey: Comedy, Politics and Wisconsin

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:30:42 GMT

For our first show of Season 3 we are joined by Kristin Brey, the founder and creator of As Goes Wisconsin. She discusses finding purpose in impacting politics in her home state of Wisconsin, how she combines comedy and local politics and as a Green Bay Packer Cheesehead her baptism by fondue. Plus Sports hot takes on NBA Finals, WNBA Finals, NFL Covid, MLB Playoffs and Hoops Off!

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S2 Ep. 77: NBA Rookie Moves with Krysten Peek

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:48:26 GMT

In our final episode of Season 3 we discuss the NBA Draft and the Class of 2020 NBA Rookies with Yahoo Sports NBA Draft Analyst Krysten Peek. She gives us a rundown of her Rookie picks, who NBA teams should consider drafting and how this year’s Rookies did in this crazy 2019-2020 season. We also give updates on NBA playoffs, WNBA regular season, the Standing in Sisterhood summit and Hoops Off!

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Ep. 76 Athletes Lending Voices to Voter Registration

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:33:59 GMT

In this episode, our co-host Kyndall, gives us the scoop on The Voter’s Playbook, a 2020 voter registration initiative created with Yahoo Sports and Verizon Media. She discusses working with over 45 athletes from all disciplines, including Renee Montgomery, Ashlyn Harris, Breanna Stewart, and many others to bring this interactive and informational website to life! We also discuss NBA Playoffs updates, how the WNBA is shaping up for the playoffs and we take our Hoops Off!

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Produced, edited and written by Liz Lapp
Music: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcross
Hoops Talk Interlude by Liz Lapp
Artwork by Patrick Bradford

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Ep. 75 Pro Sports & ProTests - Milwaukee Bucks Boycott

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:28:34 GMT

This episode Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the developments of the NBA and WNBA players boycott that was prompted by the Milwaukee Bucks, who refused to play in the Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake by the Kenosha, Wisconsin police. They also discuss the RNC death cult, the WNBA social justice initiatives, L.A. Sparks in the standings and the Hoops Off segment.

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Hoops Talk Interlude by Liz Lapp
Artwork by Patrick Bradford

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Ep. 74 Voter Assist with Jackie Pepper

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:41:27 GMT

Jackie Pepper, Sports video producer and grassroots political activist, lends us an assist when it comes to Voting and flexing your civic duty to put your elected officials to work! We also discussed Jackie’s sports journey, from NFL to Yahoo Sports and how her activism was sparked by the 2016 election. Plus - WNBA social justice, voting initiatives and our Hoops Off!

Field Team 6 - Register to Vote, and register other people to vote, nationwide!
Grassroots Dem HQ - Voter outreach (text, phone, postcards, letters), fundraising and more
ResistBot - Text message your elected officials and remind them, you're their boss!
5Calls - Issue-based scripts for you to use when contacting your elected officials

Produced, edited and written by Liz Lapp
Music: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcross
Hoops Talk Interlude by Liz Lapp
Artwork by Patrick Bradford

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Ep 73 Stars on the Rise with Pepper Persley

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:31:30 GMT

As a 9-year-old journalist, Pepper Persley has created her own lane in Sports reporting. Her interview-style podcast and Instagram show, Dish with Pepper, hosts a variety of guests, from Phoenix Mercury/Olympic Gold Medalist Diana Taurasi to Sports Journalist Meghan McPeak. In our Zoom interview she discusses her passion for the WNBA, nurturing her craft, memorable interviews, and much more. PLUS: we discuss the rising WNBA rookies, the NBA bubble boys, and Hoops Off! (This episode has been bleeped for language.)

Follow Pepper on Instagram @DishWithPepper

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Hoops Talk Interlude by Liz Lapp
Artwork by Patrick Bradford

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Ep. 72 The 3-Ps with Phillip Brown

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:37:42 GMT

Follow Phillip Brown on Instagram at phillip3brown and his WNBA Instagram account at WNBA_Wubble

Politics, Pu**y and Puritans with special guest Phillip Brown. We discuss Phillip’s career from playing pro basketball overseas in France to Youth Basketball trainer for the Los Angeles Clippers. Along the way he uses his platform to create the WNBA_Wubble social media account to support and highlight the WNBA. We also get his NBA and WNBA picks for the 2019-20 champions and ROTY. Plus Hoops off for WAP and Voting.

Produced, edited and written by Liz Lapp
Music: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcross
Hoops Talk Interlude by Liz Lapp
Artwork by Patrick Bradford

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Ep. 71 Hip Whip with Roller Derby's Rachel Rotten

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:34:12 GMT

Athlete, activist and Roller Skater for Angel City Derby, the Los Angeles Roller Derby League, Rachel Johnston a.k.a. Rachel Rotten (Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey) joins us for an in-depth conversation about Roller Derby. We discuss Roller Derby’s history, the formation of the WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association), Roller Derby’s contribution of COVID-19 protocols for the safe return of Sports during the pandemic, and the bittersweet announcement of the newly formed NWSL’s Angel City League and its impact on a grass roots Roller Derby League already at risk. Plus Hoops Off!

Roller Derby Current Reads:
WIRED: Women’s Roller Derby Has a Plan for Covid, and It Kicks Ass. While baseball, basketball, and other sports struggle to adapt, an international team of skater-experts has figured out a safer way to play.
The Apex: What Angel City Derby Has Accomplished Since 2006

Roller Derby in TV/Films:
Hell or High Water: The Story of the Nashville Rollergirls, 2012
Whip It, 2009
Blood on the Flat Track, 2007
Kansas City Bomber, 1972
Rollerball, 1975
RollerGirls, 2006- TV Series
RollerJam, 1999-2000 TV Series

Produced, edited and written by Liz Lapp
Music: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcross
Hoops Talk Interlude by Liz Lapp
Artwork by Patrick Bradford

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Ep. 70 WNBA Tips Off and Taking care of Trolls

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 01:34:36 GMT

Orange Hoodies activated as the WNBA tips-off its 2020 Season during the Pandemic. The excitement builds as Liz, Karen and Kyndall also discuss Keia Clarke, Alyssa Nakken, and the NWSL Los Angeles extension league, Angel City. They also take on trolls, MLB thirst traps, big boys in baseball, the lack of Women’s sports fan gear and the disappointing user experience trying to play WNBA Fantasy. Chads need to sit down and shut up. The Hoops are Off in the final segment.

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Ep. 69 Return of the King - Josiah Johnson

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:24:24 GMT

Josiah Johnson, 15+ year veteran in show business and King of NBA Twitter, returns to the podcast to discuss getting guilt bags, being adaptive during the pandemic and teaming up again with screenwriter Michael Starburry to work on Ava Duvernay’s latest Netflix project, Colin in Black & White, an unscripted limited series about the teen years of Activist and Ex-NFL Player Colin Kaepernick. Plus, Liz, Karen and Kyndall tackle the tough week for women in sports, including Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne’s rejection of her medical opt-out request by the WNBA’s independent medical panel and the Washington Post’s report on the 15 women who have spoken out about the sexual harassment they endured during their time working for the Washington NFL team, which included many men in leadership positions. And of course, Hoops Off!

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S2 Ep. 68 Tavi Kodiak ReWrites the Rules of Baseball and WNBA/NBA Updates

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 01:42:26 GMT

Tavi Kodiak, writer for the DodgerYard.com and Baseball Nerd, joins us for our latest Zoom’d episode. Tavi was bullied out of softball as a young girl and rekindled her passion for the game in her 30’s. Now she is taking a swing to make the game more inclusive and is starting with the MLB rules and it’s gendering language. Additionally, Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss WNBA and NBA Bubbles, Woj F-Bomb, and Hoops Off.

The New UnOfficial Baseball Rules by Tavi Kodiak

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S2 Ep. 67 The Hoops come off and return of Sports.

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 01:30:22 GMT

In this week’s Zoom’d episode, it’s the return of Kyndall and a new segment, The Hoops Off. We discuss Black Women writers in Sports during Women Crush Wednesday, the start of the National Women’s Soccer League and the power of their platform to support Black Lives Matter. We also discuss WNBA and NBA returning, Bubba Wallace’s NASCAR saga and much more.

Black and WOC Sports Writers(just a few):
Jasmine Baker
Dorothy J Gentry
Ari Chambers
The Next
Sports Talk with Erica Ayala
Girl Sport Talk TV
Khristina Williams
Renee Montgomery
Jenn Hatfield
Just Women’s Sports

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S2 Ep. 65 Guest Antonio Williams and the return of the NBA & WNBA

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:09:00 GMT

Antonio Williams, sports analyst, journalist, and host of The Sports Connect, unpacks his career with NBA, ESPN, and NIKE to share his insights in today’s Sports. He also draws from his personal love of the WNBA and his own experiences as a men’s basketball player to share perspectives on the game, society and the planned return of NBA & WNBA in a year of Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter urgency.

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S2 Ep. 64 Special Guest Ari Chambers and Drew Brees is Phony Baloney

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:02:22 GMT

Follow Ari on Twitter Ariivory

Ari Chambers, social and talent for Bleacher Report, House of Highlights and HighlightHER, joins us on this Hoops Talk Podcast Zoom’d episode. We learn how Chambers continues her advocacy while self-caring, her career journey from modeling to the WNBA to HighlightHER and how authenticity is always key. Plus… Drew Brees is Phony Baloney, black squares and NBA is back.

Resources for Allies and Co-Conspirators:
Almost Studios Signs of Protest by Odes Roberts & Adriana Marin

The Sit List: 5 things you can do to support the Black community: https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/06/04/the-sit-list-5-things-you-can-do-to-support-the-black-community

The Audre Lorde Project

Act Blue Bail Fund - Split a donation between 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds and racial justice organizers.

Films:
13th
LA 92
Moonlight
If Beale Street Could Talk
Waves

Twitter:@ariivory
@wegotgame2
@Khristina2334 (Founder, Girls Talk Sports TV)
Dorothy J. Gentry
Jemele Hill
@mathewacherry
@ira

#AmplifyMelanatedVoices

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S2 Ep. 63 Special Guest Kelsey Trainor, Lawyer, Producer, and Sports Writer

Wed, 27 May 2020 22:35:17 GMT

Kelsey Trainor on Twitter
Mediaite Sports Writing
Calling Game Podcast

Kelsey Trainor, Entertainment Lawyer at Abrams Media, producer, and sports writer, joins us on this Hoops Talk Podcast Zoom’d episode. We learn Trainor’s career journey had twists and turns before landing in Sports. She shares insights and tips on how she navigated her journey and how that led her to be a lawyer, a strong advocate for women in sports and a Sports writer. Lastly Trainor discusses the legal details in the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team’s Equal Pay appeal and the Zion Williamson lawsuit. Also: Maya Moore & NBA in DisneyWorld.

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S2 Ep. 62 Special Guest Keia Clarke, COO New York Liberty WNBA team

Wed, 20 May 2020 22:00:41 GMT

Keia Clarke, COO for the New York Liberty, joins us on this Hoops Talk Podcast Zoom’d episode. Along with sharing insights to her 10 seasons career journey, Clarke also discusses how the New York Liberty organization is pivoting during the Coronavirus, which includes, the first WNBA virtual draft, Sabrina Ionescu, the NY Liberty’s continuing outreach to players, fans, and the community, and why the WNBA is important.

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S2 Ep. 61 Special Guest Marysol Castro, NY Mets PA Announcer & Broadcast Journalist

Wed, 13 May 2020 22:31:50 GMT

First female Latina Public Address Announcer for the MLB New York Mets and Co-host for PIX Morning News, Marysol Castro joins us on this Zoom’d episode. Marysol shares her career journey and sets her Wikipedia page straight! Parades, weather, morning news, Prince Harry and Derek Jeter all factor into her Sports story. We also recap Episodes 7 & 8 of ESPN’s The Last Dance, Michael Jordan documentary.

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S2 Ep. 60 Special Guest Jasmine Baker, Journalist & Sport's Culturalist

Thu, 07 May 2020 01:03:04 GMT

We are joined by Jasmine Baker, Women’s Sports Culturalist and award-winning journalist, on our latest Zoom’d episode. Our conversation covered a range of topics, including her career as a woman covering sports, the general coverage of women’s sports and athletes, the WNBA, her latest production, Players of The New School, for SB Nation’s Swish Appeal and much more. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @WeGotGame2

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S2 Ep. 59 Special Guest Jordan Danberry and NFL Draft

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:00:35 GMT

Jordan Danberry, 2019-20 Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Guard, joins us in our latest Zoom episode to discuss her graduate year as a Mississippi Bulldog under Coach Vic Schaefer, her leadership on this 2019-20 season’s team, and her experiences surrounding an NCAA final four run that was prematurely cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. We also dive into the 2020 NFL Virtual draft with Kyndall. #WCW

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S2 Ep. 58 Special Guest Krysten Peek and WNBA Virtual Draft recap

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:13:13 GMT

Krysten Peek, NBA Analyst for Yahoo Sports, joins us in our latest Zoom episode to discuss how she is dealing with quarantine, Jalen Green’s announcement, how the G-League is evolving, the NBA Season and much more. We also dig into the WNBA virtual draft and what worked and what did not work.

High School Sneak Peek: Zion Williamson vs. LaMelo Ball in the biggest AAU game ever.

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S2 Ep. 57 Special Guest Emalee Nelson - A League of Their Own

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:13:22 GMT

In this episode we are joined by Emalee Nelson, PhD student at the University of Hawaii, to discuss her dissertation on the Cuban Women who played baseball in the All-American Girls Baseball League - which was fictionalized in the popular 1992 sports comedy movie, A League of Their Own. This conversation leads to socio-economics, gender equality, racism and the American dream for Women in Sports. We also dive into the #WeKeepPlaying panel, WNBA 2020 Draft, NBA HORSE and much more.

Emalee Nelson Latest Projects
Emalee on Social: Instagram | Twitter

Extra Credit reading recommendations:
Shultz, Jaime. Qualifying Times: Points of Change in U.S. Women's Sport. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2014.

Cahn, Susan. Coming on Strong: Gender and Sexuality in Twentieth-Century Women Sport. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1994.

Burgos, Adrian. Playing America’s Game: Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2007.

Ramirez, Catherine. The Woman in the Zoot Suit: Gender, Nationalism and the Cultural Politics of Memory. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2009.

Iber, Jorge, Regalado, Samuel O., Alamillo, José M., and Arnoldo De León. Latinos in U.S. Sport: A History of Isolation, Cultural Identify, and Acceptance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2011.

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S2 Ep. 56 Special Guest Liz Loza, Fantasy NFL Sports Analyst for Yahoo Sports

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 01:28:07 GMT

In this episode we are joined by Liz Loza, the Fantasy NFL Sports Analyst for Yahoo Sports. Loza shares with us her origin story, her memorable moments with NFL’s Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, her thoughts on how NFL will change during this Covid 19 pandemic, and how she is coping through these quarantine times. We also have Sports updates: WNBA, NBA, Kobe Bryant.

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S2 Ep. 55 Women Crush Wednesday with RJ White

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 01:12:02 GMT

In this Zoom episode we are joined by RJ White, CEO and owner of the Viper’s pro men’s basketball team. She discusses how she became an owner of a team in the American Basketball Association (ABA), her expansion into the international markets, her goals to own an NBA G-League and how her players and players around the world are being affected by the Coronavirus. We also share updates on the WNBA, the NBA and get creative with our Zoom backgrounds, inspired by the Netflix documentary, The Tiger King.

@TheHoopsTalking on Instagram and Twitter
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S2 Ep. 54 Zoom in the Age of Coronavirus

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:33:55 GMT

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How to podcast while social distancing? We are still under Stay-at-Home protocol due to Covid_19, so instead of being in the studio, we take to Zoom to record this episode. In this pre-recorded show we discuss A’Ja Wilson’s top 3 WNBA games to rewatch, Liz Cambage battled the Rona, and much more NBA. Plus our new Intern joins us to discuss our new Tik Tok channel @thehoopstalkpodcast.

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S2 Ep. 53 Women's History Month - Special Edition Episode

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:37:46 GMT

Tonight’s Special Edition episode celebrates Women’s History Month and is about the women in sports that inspire us. Hear Kyndall talk about the legendary boss lady Amy Trask, Karen covers her fond memories of Kristi Yamaguchi and Liz covers the Women of Troy. In addition, we discuss the worst article that digs into the reason women are not in sports and it’s not a good one.
Follow us @thehoopstalking on Twitter and Instagram to join in our conversation and share in the fan fun!

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S2 Ep. 52 Do the Right Thing and Wash Your Hands!

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:06:10 GMT

Tonight’s episode features Alaska athletics, old men wildin’ out, and reactions to the finale of Forever Fan Freer. As usual, we discuss what’s going on around the NBA and lots of WNBA updates.

Also featured in this episode is a segment from the Touchdowns & Tangents podcast.

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S2 Ep. 51 The Final NBA Rose

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:36:37 GMT

Launched in October 2019, Forever Fan Freer comes to its’ conclusion as our producer and Yahoo Sports social media manager, Kyndall Freer, makes her final decision and chooses which NBA team will receive her Forever Fandom. We also recap the Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gigi Bryant, Sabrina Ionescu, recap NBA All-Star and round-up the NBA.

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S2 Ep. 50 WNBA Trades, Final Forever Fan Freer Pitch and NBA RoundUp

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:13:36 GMT

Portland Trailblazers super fan Marci Marshall joins us to discuss the Blazers’ chances to make the Playoffs, her NBA All-Star picks and her fellow Santa Clara Bronco classmate Steve Nash. We also dive into WNBA and NBA trades, All-Star picks, and the final Forever Fan Freer pitch.

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S2 Ep. 49 Women are Sporty & NBA All-Stars.

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:04:39 GMT

Read Our Feature on Voyage LA Magazine Inspiring Stories Segment

Summary: Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day we talk about the female-forward Super Bowl 54, including Katie Sower, JLo, and Shakira. Get a first-hand recap of on the ground coverage by our producer Kyndall, including Lizzo concert and gators with Gardner Minshaw. We talk about NBA trades, All-Star Weekend and two new fan pitches - New Orlean Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks - #ForeverFanFreer

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S2 Ep. 48: featured Guest Heidi Busche and Mamba Mentality

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:25:29 GMT

Heidi Busche: @Honeyb52
“Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soul Mate”

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S2 Ep. 47: Yeah Jeets with Special guest Zach Dresler

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 07:04:19 GMT

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S2 Ep. 46: Special guest Heather Turman joins us to talk Ball.

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:38:41 GMT

Find Heather Turman on Instagram and Twitter @HeatherTurman

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S2 Ep. 45: NBA Round Up and Spurs Up with Ana Sheila

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:14:30 GMT

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S2 Ep. 44: 2010-2019 End of a Decade. Hello 2020.

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:31:23 GMT

Send Pitches for #ForeverFanFreer to info@thehoopstalk.com

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S2 Ep. 43 NBA is in their feelings and Megan Rapinoe all year long.

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 07:08:07 GMT

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S2 Ep. 42 We are Back! Live in the studio with Karen.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:05:06 GMT

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S2 Ep. 41 Giving Thanks to Basketball

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:00:33 GMT

The Good News Radio Socks and Underwear Donation Drive: Amazon WishList

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S2 Ep. 40 Equal Pay is Possible, Victor Oladipo Masked Singer and Gummy Gate.

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 07:30:29 GMT

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Westfield Matildas !!! Equal Pay is Possible!!!

Is Victor a Masked Singer known as Thingamajig?

Dion Waiters(MIA) - When the Gummy Hits!

5 teams that should sign Carmelo Anthony Right Now via Complex

TIME OUT: Fucking NFL: Integrity of the NFL's workout with Colin Kaepernick questioned after more details emerge

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S2 Ep. 39: NBA RoundUp: Greek Freak, WTF Warriors, Cats of the NBA

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:01:33 GMT

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Disney is making a movie on the life of Giannis.

Coach Popovich wants to wear sweatpants.

Brooke Lopez and Robin Lopez cat’s have real hate.

NBA Cats website - it’s a thing!

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S2 Ep. 38: Super Deluxe NBA, Power Rankings and Forever Fandom.

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:44:51 GMT

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If you want to pitch your NBA team for our #ForeverFanFreer segment, you can email us at info@thehoopstalk.com or tweet at us.

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S2 Ep. 37: 1-Year Anniversary with Special Guests Latinos Out Loud!

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:44:11 GMT

The Blog: Do believe your NBA team has what it takes? #ForeverFanFreer

Latinos Out Loud Podcast
Follow on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LocayBago
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearelatinosoutloud/

Favorite Latinos Out Loud podcasts:
Season 5 Episode 22 with Comedians Sasha Merci and Dee Nasty and Los Espooky’s (Juan Bago gives the hoops talk a shout out)

Season 5 Episode 29 with Marysol Castro, the first female public address announcer for the New York Mets and Deanna Munoz, Latino Arts Festival in Kansas City and on Queer Eye Netflix

Season 5 Episode 21 with Radio Personality and Envsn Festival creator Laura Stylez @hot97 Ebro in the morning

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Ep. 36 NBA Fantasy Draft Picks, China, WNBA Finals and new season petty!

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:07:51 GMT

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Twitter: @thehoopstalking
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Reading Material:
PopSugar: Rihanna Confirms She Turned Down the Super Bowl Halftime Show: “I Couldn’t Dare Do That”

ESPN: Racial epithets, a star benched and a coach questioned: Inside the L.A. Sparks chaotic finish

The Athletic: Does Derek Fisher Stay? What’s Candace Parker’s future? Sparks face offseason uncertainty after firing Penny Toler - by Sabreena Merchant

Fansided.com: Understanding the Daryl Morey, China and NBA Controversy - by Paul Centopani

Sportingnews.com: The Daryl Morey controversy, explained: How a tweet created a costly rift between the NBA and China by Jordan Greer

NYTimes: Why Are People Protesting in Hong Kong? by Daniel Victor and Alan Yuhas

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Ep. 35: October is Lit! It's the start of Sweaty & Petty SZN.

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:47:00 GMT

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#WCW - Alysson Felix

California Pay-to-Play Act

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Ep. 34: WNBA Playoffs, #WCW Liz Cambage, L.A. Sparks woes and NBA on the way.

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:20:07 GMT

Us on Social
Instagram: @thehoopstalking
Twitter: @thehoopstalking
Contact Us: info@thehoopstalk.com

Sports Stories
The Athletic writer Sabreena Merchant - Candace Parker’s benching leaves a sour note at the end of the Sparks’ season

L.A. Times Sports Columnist Arash Markazi - The Sparks shouldn’t be forced out of Staples Center for the WNBA Playoffs

Social:
Shams still doing interviews with Dwight Howard about his 2012-13 season with the Lakers and his “ego” - https://www.instagram.com/p/B22M1mBlCg6/

“I think Connecticut is a very good team, but to sweep us – I don’t know if I would go that far. So I think that’s where we gotta start asking ourselves questions as to why that happened.” -CParker https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vStAzgRT2/

Coach Fisher heavily criticized - Jackie MacMullen

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Ep. 33: WNBA Playoffs, Heroes and Hustlers

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:28:13 GMT

Best Spanish and Latino Podcasts - Oprahmag.com

The Hustlers at Scores by Jessica Pressler

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Ep. 32: WNBA Playoffs, Fan Appreciation, Coach Kobe and Dennis Rodman's Redemption.

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:36:32 GMT

The Hoops Talk WNBA Brackets

WNBA Playoffs

Coach Kobe

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Ep. 31: #WCW, ESPN 2019 Body Issue, and NBA 2019-20 Projections

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 05:11:08 GMT

ESPN Body Issue

ESPN 2019 Body Issue

ESPN 2019 Body Issue: Liz Cambage

ESPN 2019 Body Issue: Nancy Lieberman

ESPN 2019 Body Issue: Scout Bassett

FiveThirtyEight 2019-20 NBA Projections

History of Taco Tuesday

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Ep. 30: #WomenWinning, Male Athletes in Crisis, and Kobe Beef

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:40:31 GMT

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Articles in the Show:
Elena Delle Donne Nike UNVRS Sneaker Video
Sports Illustrated In Depth Look at Luke Walton Sexual Assault Charges

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Ep. 29: Chicken Sandwich, Dwight Howard, and Jay-Z To The Rescue.

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 01:05:01 GMT

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Ep. 28: WNBA/NBA Mental Health, Brittney Griner Sounds Off, NBA 2019-20 Regular Schedule

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:09:07 GMT

DNP - Mental Health by Liz Cambage

[Video]Brittney Griner response to 3-game suspension

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Ep. 27: Maybe Carmelo Anthony Needs a Career Coach?

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:04:49 GMT

New Website: The Hoops Talk

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Jackie Martinez - IG: @mysterious.jacks

Kea Meyer Duggan - IG: @theahaproject

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REPLAY: Special Guest Josiah Johnson

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:33:00 GMT

Legends of Chamberlain Heights

Twitter: @kingjosiah54

Instagram: @kingjosiah54

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Ep. 26: Hot Summer Hoops with Special Guests

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:29:46 GMT

Summer Playlist: Hot Hoops Talk Summer

John Anin - Protect Home Court Instagram

Mark Bland: Sports Talk With Mark

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Ep. 25: Special Guest Josiah Johnson, King of The Internet

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:39:22 GMT

Hoop Talk Reading List:

Why Female Athletes Earn Less Than Men Across Most Sports by Olivia Abram, Forbes SportsMoney, June 2019

I thought the main issue in women’s sports was equal pay. I was wrong by Anya Alvarez, The Guardian, May2019

Bet On Women by Nneka Ogwumike, Forward for The Los Angeles Sparks, The Player’s Tribune, Nov2018

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The Hoops Talk: Ep.24 The Movers and Shakers

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 01:50:50 GMT

Episode 24 looks at the USWNT and the fight for equal pay band support for women in sports. We also discuss the aftermath of NBA Free Agency and how do the NBA stars align for the next NBA season and the fight for Hollywood.

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The Hoops Talk: Independence Day & Kawhi Not?

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:31:46 GMT

NIKE: Nike Pulls ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Criticism of Slavery-Era Imagery. Colin Kaepernick, privately criticized Nike. via NYTimes

Maya Moore Left Basketball. A Prisoner Needed Her Help. via @NYTimes

So The President F*cking Hates My Girlfriend, by Sue Bird for The Player’s Tribune.

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Ep. 22 NBA Free Agency F*ckery and Summer Shade

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:57:05 GMT

The Hoops Talk is Live every Wednesday, from 630-8pm pst on The Good News Radio Station app and website.

The Hoops Talk Episode 22 on The Good News Radio

Courtside Radio Show

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Ep. 21 Basketball: The Hoops Talk Debut Live w/ Special Guests!

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:20:52 GMT

Tamarindo Podcast

Ladies Night Radio Show

The Hoops Talk Episode 21 on The Good News Radio

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Ep. 20 Basketball: BIG NEWS ALERT, The KD Factor, WNBA Woes and WTF JORTS.

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:16:53 GMT

BIG NEWS ALERT at the top of the show!

On the day before the NBA Finals Game 5, the potential elimination of the Warriors by the Raptors, we discussed Game 4 and all the drama surrounding the series, including banning player abuser Mark Stevens, bleeding eyeballs, and Beyhive being extra. We also demand respect for the WNBA and app support. Keanu Reeves winning 2019 and wtf with JORTs.

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Ep. 19 Basketball: NBA Finals, WNBA, The Real MVP and Lakers 2.0

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 06:24:34 GMT

The NBA Finals kicked off and The Raptors routed The Warriors in Toronto for Game 1. Drake once again proved to be the MVP of these championships with his Trolling at an all time high. Liz attended her first WNBA game as a newbie L.A. Sparks fan and felt the joy and pride of the WNBA. Other topics include Killa Mode Klay, Lakers 2.0, and Alladin’s Sultan gets a time out!

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Ep. 18 Basketball: Kawhi vs. Giannis, WNBA Season, NBA All Team and Draaaaakkke???

Sat, 25 May 2019 22:07:27 GMT

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Follow: @WeAreJayla on Instagram

Podcasts we love:
Burn It All Down
Tamarindo
Latinos Out Loud
Courtside Radio
The Good News Radio
The Good News Radio Sports

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Ep. 17 Basketball: NBA Conference Finals, Live Tweeting and Protesting the Lakers Protest.

Tue, 14 May 2019 05:03:45 GMT

The East and West NBA Conference Finals are locked and we talk about Game 7’s, Curry vs. Curry and what teams will make it to the 2019 NBA Championships. We also discuss the NBA Draft Lottery, live tweeting the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers Fan Protest and much more.

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Ep. 16 Basketball: Playoff Petty, Social Homecoming and the Night King.

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 02:57:11 GMT

We break out the NBA Playoff analysis and see how our predictions are going. We also examine the Beyonce's Homecoming effect on social media and reluctantly unpack Episode 1 of the final season of Game of Thrones.

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Ep. 15 Basketball: Final Fantasy, NBA Playoffs, and So Many Feelings on Social Media.

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:15:10 GMT

Fantasy Basketball has ended and we discuss how we ended up in our leagues. Next up is the NBA Playoffs and we share some of our predictions. Lastly, there was a whole lot happening in the culture, and it all spilled out on social media, like a best friend and a cup of tea.

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Ep 14. Basketball: Statistically Eliminated, March Madness is Cancelled, and High Tech

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 01:56:25 GMT

It’s Spring Break and Karen drove to L.A. for our first in-person recording. Nestled into our Producer’s makeshift studio, a.k.a. his clothes closet, we unpack our final week of Fantasy Basketball, discuss NBA playoffs, March Madness, the Apple Event and much more.

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Ep. 13 Basketball: NBA Playoffs, SXSW and Mercury in Retrograde

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 03:20:57 GMT

As we head into the Championships weeks of Fantasy Basketball we also discuss the NBA league playoff teams. We also recap Liz's trip to SXSW, Russell Westbrook vs. Utah Jazz Fans and other Sweaty and Petty Moments.

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Ep. 12 Basketball: Tips for Life and Basketball

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 02:13:43 GMT

As we head to the NBA playoffs, Liz and Karen's fantasy league heads into the final weeks of league play. Tips are handed out, Anonymous Knicks Fan 922 gets into a standoff with Oscar Award Winner Spike Lee, Tristan Thompson is Trash and much more social around the horn.

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Ep. 11 Basketball: All Stars and Petty Trade

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:24:06 GMT

In this episode, which was recorded in a different spot so it sounds crunchy and you might hear a car horn, we discuss the All Stars player picks, these petty trade talks, and wine before whiskey… risky.

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Ep. 10 Basketball: It's Been a Minute...

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:30:45 GMT

It’s been a minute… and now it is 2019! Liz and Karen are bringing new energy and new fantasy basketball strategy into the culture. It’s a free-for-all, with topics ranging from NBA All-Star Game, workouts, Cardi B, congress, new tattoos and much more. Get that BDE in 2019!

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