Learning to Listen with Ernie Johnson

Candace tips off the show by opening up about her decision to opt-in to the 2020 WNBA season in Florida. We react to the NBA’s schedule release, talk about the growing COVID-19 concerns for athletes and discuss how how both leagues can use this season to drive action for social change. With basketball on the horizon, Kristen and Candace sign off by reflecting on some of their most memorable moments from the last 30 shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tip off this week by discussing the difficult personal choices NBA & WNBA players face as they make the decision to opt in or opt out of the 2019-20 season. Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery (13:24) joins the show to detail her reason for sitting out the 2020 WNA season to focus on social justice reform & why she’s hopeful for the future. Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (36:10) calls in to talk his concerns around the rising coronavirus cases in Florida and & his eagerness for the NBA’s return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candace and Kristen open this week with a reaction to the NBA’s 100-page safety plan before discussing the WNBA’s return and the challenging decisions that lie ahead. Turner Sports’ Ernie Johnson (18:02) joins the show to talk embracing conversations around social injustices, the impact of “Inside the NBA,” and provides some “Neat-o” stats for how he’s been passing time during quarantine. We close with “What’s Good!” and highlight actions that are being taken towards diversity & inclusion in Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the NBA’s unveiling of a formal return-to-play plan, Kristen and Candace examine some of the biggest challenges the league and players face as they prepare for the season to resume. Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Lloyd Pierce joins the show to discuss what’s next for his young team after missing out on the 22-team restart, athletes’ role in standing up against today’s injustices & his plans to give Vince Carter a proper send off. We close the show with “What’s Good” and highlight WNBA players that are taking action against racism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As protests continue across the country, Kristen & Candace have an honest conversation regarding the fight for justice and systemic change. WNBPA President & Candace’s LA Sparks teammate Nneka Ogwumike joins the show to discuss how she’s approaching conversations about privilege and racial injustices in the locker room, as well as fighting for equality for her WNBA teammates. We close the show with some lessons and action items on how you can drive social change in your community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s show tips off with our thoughts on what’s next for the WNBA before diving into reported scenarios for the NBA’s return. Brooklyn Nets’ big man DeAndre Jordan joins the pod to discuss his preparation for potential playoff basketball and the new documentary series “Blackballed,” an access-driven documentary exploring racial politics in basketball. Kristen and Candace react to the tragic death of George Floyd with a passionate discussion on civil rights, the search for justice, and the need for humanity to join together in support of the black community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we tip things off with our reaction to the final two episodes of “The Last Dance” and debate how the documentary may have changed the public’s perception of past and present NBA greats. Our Turner Sports teammates Allie LaForce, Stephanie Ready and Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks join us for an open roundtable where we discuss our heroes, setbacks, most memorable interviews, and how women are changing the sports industry. We close with some rapid fire questions & share some uplifting stories of the week on “What’s Good!” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s “Ledlow & Parker,” we dive into our favorite moments from episodes 7 & 8 of “The Last Dance” documentary and debate how effective MJ’s leadership style would be in today’s game. Andrew Bernstein, legendary NBA & WNBA photographer and 2018 Curt Gowdy Award recipient, joins the show to share stories behind some of his ionic photos while covering Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and relives some memorable moments from our careers. We close the show by handing out superlatives for the 2020 NBA class & celebrating Lailaa Parker’s birthday on “What’s Good!” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s show, we react to episodes 5 & 6 of “The Last Dance” documentary and dive into Michael Jordan’s comments about how he never saw himself as activist athlete. NBA champion & 5x All-Star Kevin Love joins us to discuss the parallels he sees between the 1998 Bulls and his 2017 Cavs squad, talks the importance of community during Mental Health Awareness Month & reveals his favorite superheroes in game of “Loathe, Like & Love.” We open up the fan mailbag to dish out some advice to the 2020 high school graduating class, try recall our senior superlatives and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's "Ledlow & Parker" is jam packed! Kristen and Candace open the show with the latest news of some NBA practice facilities potentially opening up. Rapper and LA icon Snoop Dogg (8:10-23:32) joins the show to talk his love for the Lakers, his many projects and gives us an idea of who the real ballers are in the rap game. Actress, activist and friend of the show, Gabrielle Union (28:15-50:48), comes on to discuss her days at home with Dwyane Wade and her children, her memories from "Love & Basketball" and reveals what internet facts about her are really fact or fiction. We wrap the show with a special edition of "What's Good!" featuring WNBA legend and current New Orleans Pelican VP of Basketball Ops. & Team Development, Swin Cash (51:28-1:06:13), who talks the city of New Orleans and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices