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Former ESPN hosts and best friends Cari Champion and Jemele Hill debate the buzziest topics of the day in women’s sports, culture and beyond, three days a week. A home for all the drama behind the headlines, this show comes with no filters, and lots of laughs.
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Cari and Jemele reflect on their feelings surrounding the release of the Stephen A. Smith interview(s) and discuss how they are processing the response to the conversation. While recording, news broke about WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's retirement, sparking a discussion about potential replacements and what might have gone down behind the scenes. Plus, major props to Pablo Torre for his tenacious reporting on the Clippers scandal. See, good journalism does matter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen A., Cari, and Jemele continue their conversation. They reflect on their overlapping experiences at ESPN, including setting the record straight about Stephen A.’s role in Cari securing her job at the network. There are suspensions, Skip and Skippers (iykyk). It’s a walk down memory lane, not all of it happy, but the ultimate destination is truth, reflection, with a few laughs along the way. Plus, Cari and Jemele agree that Stephen A. is still a trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pour a glass of wine and pull up to part one of this much-hyped conversation. Cari and Jemele welcome Stephen A. Smith, their former ESPN colleague, and the current host of Straight Shooter with Stephen A., to the show. The trio dives into their perceptions of each other and unpacks what is real and what is media hype. They cover politics, sports, supporting athletes, and Black women. No topic is off limits, and this is just part one. Part two drops tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode kicks off with Cari and Jemele highlighting their long-standing relationship with Stephen A. Smith. The US Open is in full swing, making it a perfect time to discuss Naomi Osaka’s fashion and impact, Serena and Venus’s legacy, and the shifting dynamics in tennis. The FIBA World Cup starts this week. Who’s playing, and what does it mean for women’s basketball? Finally, the illusion of wealth in dating: do you winter in Turks and Caicos, or are you a pretend wide receiver for the 49ers? It’s challenging out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cari and Jemele just couldn’t believe it when the news broke that the unstoppable Dolly Parton had passed. They dig into why Dolly Parton is so universally beloved, including how she always stood up for marginalized communities and put her money where her mouth was. Dolly is at the top of the list of “White Women We Don’t Play About”. We also break down the top 50 WNBA players. Plus, Cari and Jemele are swapping chicken recipes - yes, you read that right! We have some fun guests coming in the next weeks: Nneka, Mayor Karen Bass, and Diarra Kilpatrick and yes, we’re still waiting to hear from Stephen A. Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cari and Jemele cover the wild story about the 49ers owner’s arrest. They dive into the controversy at LSU, where recruiting a Russian player led to the departure of a Ukrainian teammate. What questions does this raise about sports, politics, and loyalty? Plus, Cari and Jemele share real emotions about therapy and they try to unpack the always changing and oftentimes complicated relationship between mothers and daughters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cari kicks off this episode with a recap of her time in Ghana. The conversation quickly pivots to chaos agent Enes Kanter Freedom, whose antics at a recent WNBA game sparked a debate about attention-seeking and disruption. Natasha Cloud had a message for the “men” who are throwing the sex toys. Plus, raise your hand if you are a headline-skimmer. Cari and Jemele dive into the state of education, the dangers of just reading the headlines. Disinformation is everywhere and nuance matters more than ever.qaz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Annie Costabile, Senior Women’s Basketball Writer at The Athletic, joins Cari and Jemele for a conversation about the WNBA’s current challenges and successes. Annie discusses the league's role as an advocacy-driven space, the pressures of increased visibility, and the complexities of race and coverage in women's sports. They touch on the culture wars surrounding the WNBA, the importance of local journalism, and how players and reporters navigate criticism and public scrutiny. Plus, Annie shares what she’s working on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cari Champion and Jemele Hill dive into the latest buzz, including an announcement from Ebony Magazine recognizing Flagrant and Funny for being one of their 10 Podcasts Shaping the Conversation Right Now! Thank you to all of you for joining us on this joyful adventure. Cari shares a bit more about a new unconventional dating tactic she’s trying - is the world ready for a strong, confident Cari to embrace a little helplessness? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And just like that, Cari and Jemele are officially back from hiatus. They are off to a very buggy start, catching up on Jemele’s recent travels and addressing key women's sports headlines they missed. They discuss the ongoing, misguided questioning athletes face about transgender inclusion, arguing that it reflects bigotry rather than a genuine concern for women's sports, especially since other sports already regulate trans participation. Additionally, Cari shares her new dating strategy… cue giggle and hair twirl! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check out Everyone Watches Women’s Sports! And a special shoutout to Ari’s co-hosts, aka all of you in the “Everyone Watches” fam! Ari is answering your questions! She digs into mailbag questions collected from fans outside the Aces vs. Liberty game and responds to the comments you sent in on Instagram this week. But first, Ari catches you up on everything happening in the wonderful world of women’s sports. From the Cleveland Sirens’ new logo reveal to Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese and Kayla McBride making history and breaking records, there is a lot happening in the WNBA. Then, we’ve got a trio of incredible guests! First up, Ari catches up with WLL stars Ally Kennedy and Taylor Moreno ahead of their Championship matchup, where they’ll be facing off against each other! Then, Allisha Gray joins the show to talk all about her sold-out goggle line and the story behind the viral launch. And, as always, we wrap things up with a few upcoming women’s sports events you’ll definitely want to add to your calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jemele loves ranking things… all the things. Seriously, nothing is off-limits. From condiments to closing songs, including a deep cut from one of our test episodes. It’s never been heard before… So here, in a very meta fashion, are our top five, TOP FIVES! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The fans love it when Cari shares tidbits from her dating adventures… we have data to back it up. For those of you who can’t get enough of Chalant King, Field Day for her Heart, and my/Buffy’s obsession with Tim Howard, enjoy these highlights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flagrant and Funny is on hiatus this week, so we’ve compiled some of the best bits from the start of the year. First up, Cari breaks things. Jemele snoops. Which is more flagrant? The comments are split. Jemele asked Nneka Ogwumike, Courtney Williams, and Jonquel Jones whose ‘behavior’ was worse. Do we finally have an answer: Cari or Jemele? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has Cari’s wellness journey peaked? Cari floats the idea of Alison Feaster as a candidate for Commissioner. And again, this is only speculation. Cari and Jemele also break down the list of top podcast earners and talk about the ongoing lack of representation in the industry. And just a reminder: Flagrant and Funny will be on hiatus next week, but don't worry—we've got a roster of ‘Best of’ episodes to keep you laughing all week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cari and Jemele react to the overwhelming response to our "Ain't Fine Enough To Stink" episode. The conversation takes a deeper turn as they discuss Sophie Cunningham's recent comments and the use of platforms to punch down on vulnerable communities. Cari and Jemele emphasize the importance of understanding the lives and struggles of trans people and calling out the need for compassion in the face of bigotry. Plus, the list of “Fine Enough to Stink” is growing… and oh boy! Let us know what you think of the additions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oh boy.. When the Whispering Angel is flowing and Cari and Jemele are together, the conversation is a roller coaster! They debate whether someone can be attractive enough to get away with stinking up the place and what’s worse: body odor or bad breath. Is it ever okay to gently tell the person you’re dating, " Sorry, your natural deodorant isn’t cutting it"? There’s more on the controversial Sophie Cunningham, WNBA Trades as the deadline approaches, and Jemele and Cari share their newest Top Five List. It’s a good one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LIVE from All-Star Week. Cari and Jemele are in their element, bringing friendship, thigh meat and laughs to this live show at Level Sporting Club. Cari talks about an interview she did with Dawn Staley at the Obama Presidential Center. They conducted a very scientific poll about LeBron heading to Philadelphia. Detroit and LA digs were exchanged. Names were dropped. We learned why Angel Reese blocked Jemele. Then Tina Charles, WNBA Legend and Founder of 78 Brewing Co., joins to spill on what she’s up to now. She unveils her new 78 Brewing Co. beer line. The name is significant (iykyk). Plus, Tina discusses the exciting developments in the league and her pick for MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A tip from Cari’s friend Marcy gets this episode rolling. Then, Cari and Jemele discuss the Sophie Cunningham controversy and the Fever's response to a rally put on by her supporters. They also chat about some high-profile firings and share their thoughts on what it means to leave a job on your own terms. Cari and Jemele reunite in New York City for Friday’s show, and their All-Star LIVE show featuring a special sit-down with Tina Charles drops tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some tea is going to be spilled today! Cari and Jemele kick things off by diving into the drama surrounding DiJonai Carrington and her love life. The conversation then pivots to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s All-Star Weekend press conference and what she said and didn’t say. A HUGE Flagrant and Funny thank you to everyone who came out and made the live show such a special event. Cosacarelli Hive represent! And finally, an interview with WNBA legend Cynthia Cooper, who is giving front-office energy and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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