Hoops Off

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. Follow us @thehoopstalking on Twitter and Instagram to join in our conversation and share in the fan fun!Also featured in this episode is a segment from the Touchdowns & Tangents podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @TheHoopsTalking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @TheHoopsTalking | Instagram: @TheHoopsTalkingPortland 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow us on Social:Twitter @TheHoopsTalking | Instagram @TheHoopsTalkingRead Our Feature on Voyage LA Magazine Inspiring Stories SegmentSummary: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Follow us on social mediaTwitter: @thehoopstalkingInstagram: @thehoopstalkingIf you want to pitch your NBA team for our #ForeverFanFreer segment, you can email us at [email protected] or tweet at us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow us on social media:Twitter @TheHoopsTalkingInstagram @TheHoopsTalkingThe Blog: Do believe your NBA team has what it takes? #ForeverFanFreerLatinos Out Loud Podcast Follow on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LocayBagoInstagram: 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 NetflixSeason 5 Episode 21 with Radio Personality and Envsn Festival creator Laura Stylez @hot97 Ebro in the morning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow Us on Social:Twitter: @thehoopstalkingInstagram: @thehoopstalkingReading 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 finishThe Athletic: Does Derek Fisher Stay? What’s Candace Parker’s future? Sparks face offseason uncertainty after firing Penny Toler - by Sabreena MerchantFansided.com: Understanding the Daryl Morey, China and NBA Controversy - by Paul CentopaniSportingnews.com: The Daryl Morey controversy, explained: How a tweet created a costly rift between the NBA and China by Jordan GreerNYTimes: Why Are People Protesting in Hong Kong? by Daniel Victor and Alan Yuhas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Us on SocialInstagram: @thehoopstalkingTwitter: @thehoopstalkingContact Us: [email protected] StoriesThe Athletic writer Sabreena Merchant - Candace Parker’s benching leaves a sour note at the end of the Sparks’ seasonL.A. Times Sports Columnist Arash Markazi - The Sparks shouldn’t be forced out of Staples Center for the WNBA PlayoffsSocial: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best Spanish and Latino Podcasts - Oprahmag.comThe Hustlers at Scores by Jessica Pressler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hoops Talk WNBA BracketsWNBA PlayoffsCoach Kobe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN Body IssueESPN 2019 Body IssueESPN 2019 Body Issue: Liz CambageESPN 2019 Body Issue: Nancy LiebermanESPN 2019 Body Issue: Scout BassettFiveThirtyEight 2019-20 NBA ProjectionsHistory of Taco Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow us on social media atTwitter @thehoopstalkingInstagram @thehoopstalkingWebsite: thehoopstalk.comArticles in the Show:Elena Delle Donne Nike UNVRS Sneaker VideoSports Illustrated In Depth Look at Luke Walton Sexual Assault Charges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New Website: The Hoops TalkIG: @TheHoopsTalking | Twitter: @TheHoopsTalkingJackie Martinez - IG: @mysterious.jacksKea Meyer Duggan - IG: @theahaproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Summer Playlist: Hot Hoops Talk SummerJohn Anin - Protect Home Court InstagramMark Bland: Sports Talk With Mark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoop Talk Reading List:Why Female Athletes Earn Less Than Men Across Most Sports by Olivia Abram, Forbes SportsMoney, June 2019I thought the main issue in women’s sports was equal pay. I was wrong by Anya Alvarez, The Guardian, May2019Bet On Women by Nneka Ogwumike, Forward for The Los Angeles Sparks, The Player’s Tribune, Nov2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NIKE: Nike Pulls ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Criticism of Slavery-Era Imagery. Colin Kaepernick, privately criticized Nike. via NYTimesMaya Moore Left Basketball. A Prisoner Needed Her Help. via @NYTimesSo The President F*cking Hates My Girlfriend, by Sue Bird for The Player’s Tribune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 RadioCourtside Radio Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.