The Hoops Talk Podcast

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! ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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.****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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 in Mid-May! ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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! ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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! ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. •••• Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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! #HoopsOffFollow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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! Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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. Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

@TheSportSorority | @NBWASSOCLeShonda 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.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

@breakingt on Twitter | @breakingt on InstagramBreaking 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.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!LAUNCH LATINX ACCELERATOR - a 90 day transformational coaching program to grow your business. Apply by Sunday, September 27! Make sure you mention that you heard about Launch Latinx on the Hoops Talk Podcast in your application.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter @TheHoopsTalking. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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!Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter @TheHoopsTalking. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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.Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter @TheHoopsTalking. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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 moreResistBot - Text message your elected officials and remind them, you're their boss!5Calls - Issue-based scripts for you to use when contacting your elected officialsFollow Us @thehoopstalking on Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to The Hoops Talk Podcast YouTube channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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 @DishWithPepperFollow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter @TheHoopsTalking. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

Follow Us @thehoopstalking on Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to The Hoops Talk Podcast YouTube channel.Follow Phillip Brown on Instagram at phillip3brown and his WNBA Instagram account at WNBA_WubblePolitics, 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 LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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 2006Roller Derby in TV/Films:Hell or High Water: The Story of the Nashville Rollergirls, 2012Whip It, 2009Blood on the Flat Track, 2007Kansas City Bomber, 1972Rollerball, 1975RollerGirls, 2006- TV SeriesRollerJam, 1999-2000 TV SeriesProduced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford

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.

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!

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

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 BakerDorothy J GentryAri ChambersThe Next Sports Talk with Erica AyalaGirl Sport Talk TVKhristina WilliamsRenee MontgomeryJenn HatfieldJust Women's Sports

Lila Brown, owner of Ella Bee Media Group (a.k.a. TeamEBMG), sports agent and entertainment publicist shares her career journey from agent to media group owner, how she has used her instincts to find hidden talents, and how she is pivoting her agency and her Olympic athletes and other clients during the coronavirus global pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. Plus: Karen and I discuss WNBA & NBA coming back.

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.

Follow Ari on Twitter AriivoryAri 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 MarinThe 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-communityThe Audre Lorde ProjectAct Blue Bail Fund - Split a donation between 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds and racial justice organizers.Films:13thLA 92MoonlightIf Beale Street Could TalkWavesTwitter:@ariivory@wegotgame2@Khristina2334 (Founder, Girls Talk Sports TV)Dorothy J. GentryJemele Hill@mathewacherry@ira#AmplifyMelanatedVoices

Kelsey Trainor on TwitterMediaite Sports WritingCalling Game PodcastKelsey 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.