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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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? 

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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!

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