Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston

Episode 24: “Indiana Fever WNBA Schedule, Dom Malonga DUNKS & Caitlin Clark’s NFL Future”

Release Date: January 28, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of “Post Moves” dives into the latest headlines from women’s basketball and beyond with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston. The duo brings their signature banter, insightful takes, and a ton of laughs as they discuss everything from viral moments, legendary performances, and schedule announcements, to generational perspectives and off-the-wall hypothetical scenarios. They also honor Kobe Bryant on the anniversary of his passing, break down the latest WNBA schedule quirks, celebrate record-breaking deals in women’s soccer, and get creative with emoji-based games and NFL fantasy lineups featuring WNBA stars.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Viral Moments & Memes (00:00 - 10:30)

• Candace Goes Viral: The episode opens with Candace describing how she went viral due to her facial expressions during a Clippers/Lakers broadcast. Memes and jokes ensued, with Candace’s family being especially merciless.
  • Candace (00:05): “My family is not nice... I literally am just watching like a player come up and as a broadcaster, I have to relay what the heck this dude's just saying. Ain’t nobody trying to risk it all.”
• Internet Culture: Both hosts marvel at how quickly moments get picked up, remixed, and interpreted online.

2. Rock Climbing & Mindset (03:35 - 06:54)

• Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Climb: They discuss Alex Honnold’s free solo climb up Taipei 101, emphasizing his “living in the present” mindset.
  • Candace (06:02): “He understands, like, the perspective of life and things like that. So I just. I think his mindset is what I'm so impressed by...”
• Generational Roasting: Aaliyah jokes about never being able to do such a feat due to fear of heights. Candace teases about “boys weekends” vs. climbing skyscrapers.

3. Women’s College Basketball Breakdown (07:15 - 11:15)

• Iowa vs Maryland Recap: Aaliyah recaps fulfilling broadcast duties for NBC and breaking down Iowa’s overtime win, with special praise for controlling the game’s pace.
• Conference Play Nuances: Candace highlights the chess match of conference basketball, focusing on teams that control tempo.

4. Kobe Bryant Tribute (10:45 - 15:38)

• Remembering Kobe & Gianna: On the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing, Candace shares emotional memories and reflects on his impact on the women’s game.
  • Candace (13:18): “He recognized the women's game before anybody... Vanessa and the girls, I love you. I'm thinking about you guys always.”
• Mama Mentality: Both express gratitude for Kobe’s support and discuss his legendary 81-point game.

5. Unrivaled League Update (16:27 - 21:34)

• Team Standings & Energy: Aliyah updates on Phantom Squad, Laces, and the overall energy in the league, calling out how tight many games have been.
• Areas for Improvement: Aliyah recognizes Phantom Squad’s need to better shut down opponents’ runs.
• Aaliyah’s In-Game Performance: Light debating about missed threes and blocks; Candace calls her out on a “crash out” game but celebrates her defensive stats.
  • Candace (19:05): “If this dude can do that on the building of Taipei...I think that you could stay in the present.”
  • Candace (20:26): “Aaliyah is third in rebounds, 9.7. ...and you're first in blocks.”

6. Dominique Malonga’s Dunk (21:28 - 22:02)

• Historic Dunk: Aaliyah and Candace praise Dominique Malonga for her in-game dunk, highlighting the crowd’s excitement and the shift it signals for women’s basketball.
  • Aaliyah (21:39): “I can't lie. I was sitting up there and I went crazy.”

7. Free Throw Challenge & Paige Bueckers’ Generosity (22:03 - 24:09)

• Paige Bueckers Wins, Gives Back: Paige wins the $50,000 free throw contest and donates the prize to her hometown’s relief fund, prompting admiration across the board.
  • Candace (22:44): “That's what makes Paige Paige.”

8. WNBA Schedule Release & CBA Drama (24:09 - 26:53)

• Indiana Fever Schedule Quirks: Candace points out unusually tough stretches for certain teams and the inequity of back-to-backs.
  • Candace (25:22): “The Sky and Wings have zero back-to-backs. That’s crazy.”
• League Growth Reflections: Both hosts joke about young players complaining about travel, with Candace playfully telling them to “suck it up.”

9. Social Media Rollouts & Mascot Gimmicks (26:53 - 27:19)

• The hosts laugh over creative mascot announcements and teams (like Toronto) having no current roster.

10. WNBA in the NFL? (27:19 - 32:04)

• WNBA-to-NFL Fantasy Roster: Inspired by Caitlin Clark’s viral football throw, Candace and Aliyah draft imaginary NFL teams using WNBA talent, debating QBs, wide receivers, and more.
  • Candace (28:08): “I’m going QB Diana Taurasi, period.”
  • Aliyah (28:12): “I’m going QB Caitlin [Clark]. I know you saw that arm!”
  • Candace (29:40): “Kelsey Mitchell. That’s a good one.”

11. Trinity Rodman’s Record NWSL Contract (32:15 - 33:25)

• Candace lauds the news of Trinity Rodman’s three-year, $2 million/year NWSL deal, noting it as a milestone but suggesting the best is yet to come.
  • Candace (32:20): “I think $2 million might not be the ceiling. The WNBA might have something to say about that.”

12. College Basketball & Emotional Fandom (33:25 - 36:09)

• Gamecocks Talk: Aaliyah discusses South Carolina’s emotional overtime loss, relating how invested she still feels as an alumna.
• Candace (34:18): “These losses aren’t bad but I think everybody...has to learn for the future.”

13. Emoji Name Game (36:09 - 41:44)

• The hosts play a rapid-fire game guessing WNBA player names using only emojis. There’s much confusion, playful roasting around spatial vs. math intelligence, and full embrace of the competitive energy.
  • Aliyah (39:51): “I don’t like this game very much.”
  • Candace (40:16): “Chelsea Gray—it’s the Chelsea soccer ball!”
• Ends with Candace boasting about her (Tennessee's) win, Aliyah mock-accepting defeat.

14. Fan Q&A (42:41 - 45:40)

• Behind-the-Scenes Friendship: Aliyah breaks down a viral pic with Caitlin Clark, sharing their on-court rapport.
• Coach Debate: Both hesitantly give Gino Auriemma the "current GOAT" title over Dawn Staley, but with much resistance and jokes about Pat Summitt.
• Pre-Game Style: Aliyah keeps things “comfort over flash” for game day fits in Miami.
  • Aliyah (44:58): “I’ve honestly been going comfort. Hoodie, shorts, slides, maybe sneakers...just chilling.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Candace on Kobe (13:18):
  "He recognized the women's game before anybody... Vanessa and the girls, I love you. I'm thinking about you guys always."
• Aliyah, on Malonga’s Dunk (21:39):
  “I can't lie. I was sitting up there and I went crazy.”
• Candace on Paige Bueckers’ Generosity (22:44):
  "That's what makes Paige Paige."
• On NFL fantasy drafting WNBA All-Stars:
  • Aliyah (28:12): “I’m going QB Caitlin. I know you saw that arm!”
  • Candace (30:13): “Alyssa Thomas is my tight end. She can block. She gonna catch the passes. Nobody wants to get in front of her.”
• Candace on generational math differences after the emoji game (42:26):
  "Maybe it's more like...maybe it's more math, less reasoning."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:00] – Going viral, face card memes, family roasting Candace
• [03:35] – Alex Honnold’s skyscraper climb, mindset talk
• [07:15] – NBC game coverage, goat shout-outs, Iowa-Maryland recap
• [10:45] – Candace’s Kobe Bryant tribute, remembering Gianna, Mamba Mentality
• [16:27] – Unrivaled league standings, team talk, Aaliyah’s stats
• [21:28] – Dominique Malonga’s historic women’s dunk
• [22:03] – Paige Bueckers’ free throw win and donation
• [24:09] – WNBA schedule quirks & commentary
• [27:19] – WNBA as NFL: drafting W talent to “positions”
• [32:15] – Trinity Rodman's record NWSL contract
• [33:25] – Emotional South Carolina fandom, Gamecocks’ recent games
• [36:09] – Emoji WNBA game segment
• [42:41] – Macy’s Fan Q&A, Aaliyah & Caitlin photo, coach debate, rival fits

Overall Vibe & Tone

Playful and unfiltered, the episode is lively, fast-paced, and sometimes chaotic (in a fun, locker-room way). There’s plenty of inside jokes, teasing, and real talk—especially around generational perspectives, social media, and on-court rivalries. Deep respect is shown for the game’s legends, growth in women’s sports, and the power of women lifting one another up, both on and off the court.

Perfect for:
Fans who want an entertaining, insightful recap of women’s hoops culture; listeners interested in the behind-the-scenes athlete mindset; and anyone who likes their sports coverage with as much laughter as analysis.