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Hoops OffWhat Do We Do With a Boy Named Luka? NBA and W Trading GamesThe 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. A...2025-02-2644 minHoops OffWhat Do We Do With a Boy Named Luka? NBA and W Trading GamesThe 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. A...2025-02-2644 minHoops OffNBA All-Stars (Still) SucksWhen 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...2025-02-2147 minHoops OffNBA All-Stars (Still) SucksWhen 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...2025-02-2147 minHoops OffWrap Ups on Big Business for Women in Sports, NBA Predictions and All-Star PicksLiz 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...2024-12-061h 25Hoops OffWrap Ups on Big Business for Women in Sports, NBA Predictions and All-Star PicksLiz 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...2024-12-061h 25Hoops OffFEELINGS About the WNBA Draft + Who Hurt You, NBA?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 N...2024-11-221h 05Hoops OffFEELINGS About the WNBA Draft + Who Hurt You, NBA?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 N...2024-11-221h 05Hoops OffWomen's Hoops Stay 🔥! Plus: NBA Beefs, Injuries, and TradesWomen'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...2024-11-0859 minHoops OffWomen's Hoops Stay 🔥! Plus: NBA Beefs, Injuries, and TradesWomen'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...2024-11-0859 minHoops OffKavitha Davidson's Journey, and a Jonquel Jones CelebrationAward-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...2024-11-011h 08Hoops OffKavitha Davidson's Journey, and a Jonquel Jones CelebrationAward-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...2024-11-011h 08Hoops OffLiberty Ends 28-Year Drought! NBA's Courts Are In Session!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...2024-10-251h 06Hoops OffLiberty Ends 28-Year Drought! NBA's Courts Are In Session!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...2024-10-251h 06Hoops OffFrom James+James-Town to Hoop York CityLeaves 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 t...2024-10-181h 12Hoops OffFrom James+James-Town to Hoop York CityLeaves 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 t...2024-10-181h 12Hoops OffA League of Their OwnLiz 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...2024-10-101h 01Hoops OffA League of Their OwnLiz 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...2024-10-101h 01Hoops OffLessons in ChemistryWith 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 pick...2024-10-041h 16Hoops OffLessons in ChemistryWith 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 pick...2024-10-041h 16Hoops OffPlayoffs Deliver, Deliver, and DeliverLiz 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 o...2024-09-271h 25Hoops OffPlayoffs Deliver, Deliver, and DeliverLiz 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 o...2024-09-271h 25Hoops OffClosing Rings, Locking Onto LeaguesThe 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...2024-08-1658 minHoops OffClosing Rings, Locking Onto LeaguesThe 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...2024-08-1658 minHoops OffOlympian Zaddies, the French Baguette Incident, Biles 👀, and MoreAnother 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...2024-08-091h 30Hoops OffOlympian Zaddies, the French Baguette Incident, Biles 👀, and MoreAnother 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...2024-08-091h 30Hoops OffA'ja!!!, All-Star Weekend, and Olympics Opening Ceremonies We've LovedThe 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...2024-07-261h 08Hoops OffA'ja!!!, All-Star Weekend, and Olympics Opening Ceremonies We've LovedThe 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...2024-07-261h 08Hoops OffThe Untapped Gold Mine that is Women's Sports Merch, a Power Rankings Rundown, and Two Future Sports Superstars to KnowLiz 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...2024-07-191h 03Hoops OffThe Untapped Gold Mine that is Women's Sports Merch, a Power Rankings Rundown, and Two Future Sports Superstars to KnowLiz 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...2024-07-191h 03Hoops OffThe Future of the Lakers with LeBron and Bronny, End of the Splash Brothers Era for the Warriors, and How an Olympic Sport Gets MadeNBA 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...2024-07-121h 13Hoops OffThe Future of the Lakers with LeBron and Bronny, End of the Splash Brothers Era for the Warriors, and How an Olympic Sport Gets MadeNBA 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...2024-07-121h 13Hoops OffNope to Dope, Phelps Being A Pothead (Which Checks Out) and JJ Reddick Having Zero NBA Coaching ExperienceAhead 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...2024-06-281h 07Hoops OffNope to Dope, Phelps Being A Pothead (Which Checks Out) and JJ Reddick Having Zero NBA Coaching ExperienceAhead 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...2024-06-281h 07Hoops OffMoney and Accountability in the WNBALiz 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 narra...2024-06-281h 19Hoops OffMoney and Accountability in the WNBALiz 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 narra...2024-06-281h 19Hoops OffWNBA’s Growth; The Talk Around a Clark-less Olympics Team Roster, and a Breakdown of Stephen A. Smith’s Defensive TiradeThis 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...2024-06-211h 20Hoops OffWNBA’s Growth; The Talk Around a Clark-less Olympics Team Roster, and a Breakdown of Stephen A. Smith’s Defensive TiradeThis 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...2024-06-211h 20Hoops OffRookie and Veteran WNBA Player Updates, NBA Conference Finals, and WNBA Fashion Statements with PurposeNow 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...2024-06-071h 03Hoops OffRookie and Veteran WNBA Player Updates, NBA Conference Finals, and WNBA Fashion Statements with PurposeNow 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...2024-06-071h 03Hoops OffWNBA Expansion, Money Moves, Inside the NBA, and Summer Book Club AnnouncementIntroducing... 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...2024-05-311h 10Hoops OffWNBA Expansion, Money Moves, Inside the NBA, and Summer Book Club AnnouncementIntroducing... 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...2024-05-311h 10Hoops OffSports + Gossip! w/ Guest Madeline Hill ('Impersonal Foul'); WNBA Developments, and NBA Playoff HighlightsThis 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...2024-05-171h 34Hoops OffSports + Gossip! w/ Guest Madeline Hill ('Impersonal Foul'); WNBA Developments, and NBA Playoff HighlightsThis 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...2024-05-171h 34Hoops OffNew Era for the NBA, Candace Parker Retires, and a WNBA Season Look-AheadThis 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...2024-05-101h 06Hoops OffNew Era for the NBA, Candace Parker Retires, and a WNBA Season Look-AheadThis 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...2024-05-101h 06Hoops OffMoneyballs, Playoffs, Signature Shoes, Mr. Serena Williams, and Supporting Women's SportsThis 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...2024-05-031h 03Hoops OffMoneyballs, Playoffs, Signature Shoes, Mr. Serena Williams, and Supporting Women's SportsThis 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...2024-05-031h 03Hoops OffNCAA Women's Championship, Shaq Playlist Review, NBA Playoffs & WNBA DraftThanks 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...2024-04-191h 11Hoops OffNCAA Women's Championship, Shaq Playlist Review, NBA Playoffs & WNBA DraftThanks 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...2024-04-191h 11Hoops OffWNBA 2024 Draft Picks, Orange Carpet Lewks, and Caitlin Clark's Rookie SalaryThe 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...2024-04-191h 10Hoops OffWNBA 2024 Draft Picks, Orange Carpet Lewks, and Caitlin Clark's Rookie SalaryThe 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...2024-04-191h 10Hoops OffNCAA Final Four, Kim Mulkey Update, and Milk and Cookies (WTF)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...2024-04-121h 12Hoops OffNCAA Final Four, Kim Mulkey Update, and Milk and Cookies (WTF)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...2024-04-121h 12Hoops OffWas NBA All-Stars Boring AF? Or Just Me?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-131h 03Hoops OffWas NBA All-Stars Boring AF? Or Just Me?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-131h 03Hoops OffLovers, Losers or Nothing?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.Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to hoopoffpod@gmail.com 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0658 minHoops OffLovers, Losers or Nothing?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.Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to hoopoffpod@gmail.com 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0658 minHoops OffWe're Back! (Re)Introducing: Hoops OffLiz Lapp and Karen Uyenco are taking their hoops off to bring you the saltiest, spiciest takes on all things ball. Episodes drop weekly.Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to hoopoffpod@gmail.com 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0501 minHoops OffWe're Back! (Re)Introducing: Hoops OffLiz Lapp and Karen Uyenco are taking their hoops off to bring you the saltiest, spiciest takes on all things ball. Episodes drop weekly.Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to hoopoffpod@gmail.com 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0501 min
Hoops OffEp. 107 Summer Break: NBA Conference Finals, Head Coach Headaches and Future LakersIn 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...2021-07-011h 01Hoops OffEp. 107 Summer Break: NBA Conference Finals, Head Coach Headaches and Future LakersIn 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...2021-07-011h 01
Hoops OffEp. 106 NBA Shadow GMs, NBA Head Coach rumors, WNBA Standings and moreIn 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 Lapp...2021-06-171h 04Hoops OffEp. 106 NBA Shadow GMs, NBA Head Coach rumors, WNBA Standings and moreIn 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 Lapp...2021-06-171h 04
Hoops OffEp 105: NBA Playoffs, Free Agency 2021 and Fanatics.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 ne...2021-06-1058 minHoops OffEp 105: NBA Playoffs, Free Agency 2021 and Fanatics.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 ne...2021-06-1058 min
Hoops OffEp. 104 Word Matters: Liz Cambage, Sports Journos and NBA PlayoffsIn 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 2021-05-271h 05Hoops OffEp. 104 Word Matters: Liz Cambage, Sports Journos and NBA PlayoffsIn 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 2021-05-271h 05
Hoops OffEp. 103 NBA Playoffs, WNBA 25th season and Bennifer 2.0Liz, 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 Li...2021-05-201h 14Hoops OffEp. 103 NBA Playoffs, WNBA 25th season and Bennifer 2.0Liz, 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 Li...2021-05-201h 14
Hoops OffEp. 102: Spring Breakers - WNBA, MLB and NBA updatesIt’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 soonFollow Hoops Off 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 Lapp...2021-04-221h 03Hoops OffEp. 102: Spring Breakers - WNBA, MLB and NBA updatesIt’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 soonFollow Hoops Off 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 Lapp...2021-04-221h 03
Hoops OffEp. 101: WNBA 2021 Draft, Nike Jerseys and Working Moms in SportsIn 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 wr...2021-04-1558 minHoops OffEp. 101: WNBA 2021 Draft, Nike Jerseys and Working Moms in SportsIn 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 wr...2021-04-1558 min
Hoops OffEp. 100 Final Four, Opening Day and NBA April's Fools Jumped OutIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-04-081h 21Hoops OffEp. 100 Final Four, Opening Day and NBA April's Fools Jumped OutIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-04-081h 21
Hoops OffEp. 99 NCAA Sweet Sixteen, NBA Trade poop, and Twitter Twisters.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 LappA...2021-04-0155 minHoops OffEp. 99 NCAA Sweet Sixteen, NBA Trade poop, and Twitter Twisters.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 LappA...2021-04-0155 min
Hoops OffEp. 98 March Madness - NCAA needs to do better.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 Gangs...2021-03-251h 12Hoops OffEp. 98 March Madness - NCAA needs to do better.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 Gangs...2021-03-251h 12
Hoops OffEp. 97 NBA All-Star Recap ShowIn 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...2021-03-1154 minHoops OffEp. 97 NBA All-Star Recap ShowIn 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...2021-03-1154 min
Hoops OffEp. 96 Hey Now, You're an All Star!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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2021-03-0459 minHoops OffEp. 96 Hey Now, You're an All Star!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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2021-03-0459 min
Hoops OffEp. 95 The Poops Talk, Draymond's Rant and The NBA All-Star GameIn 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 Lapp...2021-02-251h 04Hoops OffEp. 95 The Poops Talk, Draymond's Rant and The NBA All-Star GameIn 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 Lapp...2021-02-251h 04
Hoops OffEp. 94 WNBA Free Agency Frenzy and Midterm GradesIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2021-02-181h 23Hoops OffEp. 94 WNBA Free Agency Frenzy and Midterm GradesIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2021-02-181h 23
Hoops OffEp. 93 NBA All Stars and Super Bowl SnacksIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...2021-02-1153 minHoops OffEp. 93 NBA All Stars and Super Bowl SnacksIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...2021-02-1153 min
Hoops OffEp. 92 WNBA Free Agency, Super Bowl LV and Mercury in RetrogradeThis 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 ne...2021-02-041h 23Hoops OffEp. 92 WNBA Free Agency, Super Bowl LV and Mercury in RetrogradeThis 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 ne...2021-02-041h 23
Hoops OffEp. 91 We Climbed That Hill & Sports HeadlinesLiz, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-281h 27Hoops OffEp. 91 We Climbed That Hill & Sports HeadlinesLiz, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-281h 27
Hoops OffEp. 90 Court of Opinions - NBA & WNBA News and Hot TakesLiz, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2021-01-2156 minHoops OffEp. 90 Court of Opinions - NBA & WNBA News and Hot TakesLiz, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2021-01-2156 min
Hoops OffEp. 75 Pro Sports & ProTests - Milwaukee Bucks BoycottThis 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...2020-09-031h 23Hoops OffEp. 75 Pro Sports & ProTests - Milwaukee Bucks BoycottThis 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...2020-09-031h 23
Hoops OffS2 Ep. 56 Special Guest Liz Loza, Fantasy NFL Sports Analyst for Yahoo SportsIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-091h 47Hoops OffS2 Ep. 56 Special Guest Liz Loza, Fantasy NFL Sports Analyst for Yahoo SportsIn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-091h 47