Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston – Episode 19 Detailed Summary
Episode Title: Leslie Jones is ALL IN on the WNBA, LA Sparks Fandom & Candace Parker Dunk Reaction
Release Date: December 10, 2025
Hosts: Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston
Special Guest: Leslie Jones

Episode Overview

In this lively and laugh-filled installment of Post Moves, WNBA icons Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston sit down with legendary comedian and LA Sparks superfan Leslie Jones. The trio dives deep into basketball fandom, on-court mentality, and the overlap between athletic discipline and comedy. Highlights include Leslie’s “enforcer” player comp, analysis on the WNBA’s growth and challenges, and hilarious commentary on iconic Candace and Aliyah clips. The episode is packed with memorable stories, candid convos, and passionate debate on women’s sports and culture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up: Weeks, Birthdays, and Dog Mayhem (00:12–06:54)

• The hosts open with playful banter and pet stories—Aliyah’s dog chewing her glasses and Candace’s college days with ill-behaved dogs.
• Candace shares about her Mexico resort trip and wife’s birthday (03:39), while Aliyah anticipates her own 24th birthday (04:44).
• Light generational ribbing: Candace is shocked Aliyah is still just 23, not 24:

  “Oh my gosh. You're not even 24 yet. This is insane.” — Candace (05:26)

• Plans for milestone birthdays and the value of commemorating body confidence and growth.

2. What We Want to Talk About: Hoops Headlines & WNBA CBA (06:54–16:49)

LeBron’s Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ends (07:12–08:53)

• LeBron’s record of 1,297 consecutive double-digit games ends—hosts in awe of his sustained greatness.
• Candace contextualizes:

  “That streak started on January 6, 2007... His streak was almost legal. His streak could almost vote.”

• Generational time capsule (pre-iPhone, pre-Instagram, etc.).

WNBA CBA Proposals & Concerns (10:53–14:15)

• Latest CBA proposal includes controversial points: team housing cuts, earlier training camp, mandatory draft combine.
• Aliyah’s take on team housing:

  “That is just a lot. And that's very difficult for people coming out of college, trying to figure things out.” (11:30)

• Candace highlights lack of discussion about roster expansion and injury concerns from tight schedules.
• Both hosts call for deeper strategic solutions for player well-being and league development.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Recognition (14:15–15:55)

• Aliyah Boston makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30—Candace hypes up this milestone as emblematic of her on- and off-court impact.

  “Congrats to Aliyah Boston on being named to the 2026 Forbes 30 under 30 for sports.” — Candace (14:15)

• Coco Gauff named as Aliyah’s dream podcast guest; the value of keeping “the main thing the main thing.”

3. Welcoming Leslie Jones: Basketball, Comedy, and Fandom (20:14–53:06)

Leslie’s Stand-Up Evolution & Basketball Roots (20:29–27:33)

• Leslie describes her journey from D1 basketball player (“wasn’t my passion”) on scholarship to realizing her comedic calling after entering—and winning—a campus contest.

• Reflects on her father’s hilarious disbelief at her sudden career turn:

  “Who the fuck told you you was funny? I’ve known you my whole life. You've never made me laugh, ever.” — Leslie Jones (25:00)

• Comedy's connection to team sports: discipline, rehearsal, and not skipping steps.

  “You play like you practice. And that discipline in basketball was the discipline that I took into comedy big time.” — Leslie (28:05)

• Leslie attributes her comedy grind and resilience to lessons from the court.

The Enforcer: Leslie’s Basketball Persona (37:32–40:59)

• Leslie’s on-court rep: aggressive defender, physical presence, and proud of her fouls:

  “I have five fouls and I'm gonna use all five of them... That is my house. You come in my house, I'mma beat that ass.” — Leslie (37:49–38:36) “One time I chased the player down… and I knocked that girl so hard. That girl still hurt from that. The whole team jumped from the bench to come get me... I was like, 'She didn't score, though.'” (39:09)

• The hosts comedically debate how quickly Leslie would foul out under today’s rules.

Coaching Kids & Courtside Fandom (40:43–47:12)

• Leslie recalls her time coaching youth basketball with no-nonsense energy:

  “If you thought you was going to tell me anything about your child, I would kick you the fuck out my gym.” (41:26)

• Discussion transitions into Leslie's LA Sparks fandom—loving the physicality and evolution of the WNBA, and regretful she didn’t witness early legends in person.

Courtside Queen & WNBA Community (47:49–49:44)

• Leslie’s Sparks courtside presence is compared to Spike Lee’s Knicks energy:

  “You were literally the courtside queen... I'm not even gonna say you [are] Spike Lee. I'm saying he trying to be you.” — Candace (43:20)

• Leslie on recruiting players to LA and her analysis of Kelsey’s role—demonstrating keen understanding of hoops strategy.

4. WNBA Growth, Respect, & Media Representation (49:44–54:40)

• Leslie passionately critiques pay inequity and lack of marketing for women’s sports:

  “I think the pay is disgusting... I think people don't know how good the game is. I've brought so many people to the games, and they'd be like, 'What the—? This is insane.'” (49:44)

• She condemns the way media fabricates feuds rather than focusing on elite play.
• Candace and Leslie connect the battles of respect and pay in sports to similar fights for women in comedy and society at large.

5. Iconic Basketball Clips & Hilarious Commentary (59:00–62:54)

• Leslie does play-by-play roast/commentary of Candace’s Tennessee dunk:

  “Look at that, bitch!... I would have just tackled you. Oh no, bitch. ... You just gonna come in here and keep dunking on me? I will fight you and your family.” (59:24–59:58)

• Reacts to Aliyah’s “flipping someone over the back” moment:

  “Flip over your back, lil. Flip over your back, lil. That’s right, bitch. You in the key!” (61:33)

• Aliyah is officially dubbed Leslie’s “player comp”:

  “Yeah, you. You are. You are me. You are me.” — Leslie (61:50)

• Candace asks, with a 45-game season, how many Leslie would foul out of:

  “Thirty-seven.” — Leslie (62:24)

6. Fan Q&A & Dream Lineups (63:20–65:18)

• Leslie’s WNBA player biopic pick: Lisa Leslie, “mixed with a little Dennis Rodman.”
• Dream starting five (with Leslie as the bruiser): Aliyah, Candace, Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi.
• Dawn Staley and the Ogwumike sisters (“Neka and Chiney”) named as key reserves—humorous nods to their physical play.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Physical Defense:

  “You come in my house, I'mma beat that ass.” — Leslie, (38:36)

• On Comedy Discipline:

  “You play like you practice. And that discipline in basketball was the discipline that I took into comedy big time.” — Leslie (28:05)

• On WNBA Growth:

  “I think the pay is disgusting... We need to advertise it more. We need to put it...like the feud, for me, between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark was definitely fabricated.” — Leslie (49:44–50:00)

• On Women in Sports & Comedy:

  “There’s a such thing as a living room comic and a professional comic, and we're all funny. ... But, like, taking it to the stage is a whole different thing.” — Leslie (29:09–30:34)

• On Fandom:

  “You were literally the courtside queen... I'm not even gonna say you [are] Spike Lee. I'm saying he trying to be you.” — Candace (43:20)

• Trash Talk Lesson:

  “Jump stupid. I used to tell people, jump stupid. If you want to fuck with me, jump stupid.” — Leslie (55:20)

Timestamps of Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Banter, Birthdays, and Dog Stories | 00:12–06:54 | | LeBron Streak & GOAT Conversation | 07:12–08:53 | | WNBA CBA Proposals & Player Wellbeing | 10:53–14:15 | | Forbes 30 Under 30/Entrepreneurship | 14:15–15:55 | | Welcoming Leslie Jones & Comedy Origin | 20:14–29:09 | | Basketball Preparation → Comedy Discipline | 28:05–29:09 | | Leslie’s On-Court Persona & Foul Stories | 37:32–40:59 | | Coaching Youth, LA Sparks Fandom, Courtside | 40:43–47:12 | | WNBA Growth & Pay Equity | 49:44–54:40 | | Leslie’s Hilarious Play-by-Play on Highlights | 59:00–62:54 | | Fan Questions & Dream Team | 63:20–65:18 |

Tone & Style

The episode is high-energy, candid, and irreverent—mixing heartfelt respect for women’s basketball with sharp, sometimes raunchy humor. Leslie’s unfiltered personality matches perfectly with Candace and Aliyah’s playful, assertive banter. At its heart, the conversation is about passion—for sport, for comedy, for community—and the relentless fight for respect and representation for women in all domains.

Final Thoughts

Leslie Jones seamlessly blends her love and critique of basketball with her stand-up persona, making for an episode filled with uproarious laughter, deep respect for women’s sports, and sharp insights into the realities of life as a female athlete and entertainer. The trio’s chemistry shines, making this a must-listen for any WNBA fan—or anyone who enjoys stories of grit, determination, and a bit of old-school throwdown.

For even more laughs and insights, catch Leslie’s new comedy special “Leslie Jones Live Part 2” on Peacock, and follow @postmovesshow on all socials.

“Jump stupid!” — Official Post Moves trash talk, courtesy of Leslie Jones.