Azzi and Ashanti are joined by Amy Errett, founder and CEO of Madison Reed and a proud UCONN alum, for a conversation about basketball, business, and real life.

Amy talks about building Madison Reed from the ground up, what she learned along the way, and the leadership habits that still guide her today. She shares how she approaches decision-making, why resilience matters more than perfection, and the one question she always asks when hiring.

The trio also gets into NIL, what authentic partnerships with athletes should actually look like, and why investing in women’s sports matters.

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This week, Azzi and Ashanti sit down with Sarah Strong and cover a lot of ground — from growing up in Spain and moving to the U.S. to finding her way to UConn. Sarah talks about what it was like growing up around the game, learning two languages, and how those early years shaped how she sees basketball now.

Later, both Azzi and Sarah's mom's jump in for a fun round of trivia that brings out family stories, first memories, and a few surprises. 

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Azzi and Ashanti kick off the new year with a solo check-in, talking about how they spent the holidays and what it looks like to reset even when the season keeps moving. They get into New Year’s superstitions, goals they’re setting for themselves, and what they want to carry into the rest of the year.

They also talk about where the team is right now, and what Azzi is working on both on and off the court. This week also includes the show's first ever fan submitted "What the Fudd of the Week" segment which covers some questionable church attire. Be sure to wear your Sunday best! 

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WNBA superstar and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart joins Sarah to discuss what she learned from Unrivaled’s inaugural season, her goals for season two, how the 3-on-3 league has played a role in setting a new standard for player experience and pay, and her best prediction for when the WNBA CBA negotiations will finally get done. Plus, a trip to the world’s most famous arena, a roster drop of the young and unattached, and a new segment in the lead-up to the Milan-Cortina Games: the Friday Fatto Figo!

SHOW NOTES: 

• Read David Berri’s story for Winsidr here

• The latest USWNT roster is here and tickets for the team’s friendlies against Paraguay and Chile are here 

• Get your tickets for the New York Sirens’ Madison Square Garden game here

• The Unrivaled schedule can be found here 

• The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here  

• The NCAA hockey schedule can be found here 

• The PWHL schedule can be found here 

• The LOVB schedule can be found here

• The full U.S. Figure Skating Championships schedule is here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

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Azzi and Ashanti are joined by Malika Andrews to talk about reading, learning, and how books have played a role in her life and career. Malika shares what she’s been reading, how she chooses books, and why making time to read matters to her.

The trio also cover Malika’s path into sports media, how she’s navigated different stages of her career, and what she’s learned along the way. They discuss representation in sports media, handling feedback online, and how Malika thinks about growth both on and off the job.

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The Fudd Around team is on break this week, so check this out! On this episode of Full Circle, WNBA player Lexie Brown and Mariah Rose of "Hoops for Hotties" are joined by ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter. The three dive into Lexie and Andraya’s childhood friendship and Andraya’s basketball career. They also discuss Andraya’s career ending injuries at Tennessee, the Big Three, and her transition to sports broadcasting. Happy Holidays and we'll see you next week!

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Azzi and Ashanti are joined by Stefanie Dolson for a real conversation about basketball, growth, and everything that comes with a long career. Stef looks back on her time at UConn, what it was like being part of championship teams, and how those years shaped her confidence once she got to the pros.

She talks about adjusting to different roles in the WNBA, staying ready even when your name isn’t always called, and learning how to lead in ways that don’t always show up on the stat sheet. Along the way, she shares stories from her career, lessons she’s picked up over time, and the things she wishes she understood earlier.

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Azzi and Ashanti are back for a long-overdue solo catch-up, the kind that feels like hanging out with them between classes. They swap Thanksgiving stories—Azzi trying sweet-potato pie for the first time, Ashanti’s family traditions, and how the Huskies spend the holiday together. 

Azzi talks about juggling finals with an undefeated season, what practice has been teaching her lately, and prepping for her upcoming Madison Reed internship. They also revisit the viral “Azzi pushed that girl” moment and give their side of the story.

Then the two go head-to-head in a FAFO trivia game that puts both of their UConn basketball knowledge to the test, with results they definitely didn’t expect.

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Azzi and Ashanti open up the inbox for a full FAFO AMA, and the questions take them in every direction possible. They talk fashion musts and misses, tall-girl shopping hacks, thrifting wins, and the team fits that should probably never return. The two get into confidence, routines, leadership, and how they reset when basketball feels heavy — along with some very specific food opinions neither of them are willing to back down from.

They also answer who on the team they’d build around, which teammates they’d trust in a crisis, the real story behind CD’s team-building games, and whether aliens have already made contact (and if they’re on the New York subway). Plus, UConn superlatives, dream life chapters, and a rapid-fire round that calls out more than a few teammates’ habits.

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Azzi and Ashanti sit down with the always-iconic Gabby Williams for a conversation that covers hoops, fashion, anime, injuries, and everything in between. Fresh off the WNBA draft lottery broadcast, Gabby talks about repping the Storm on air, getting styled in a Sasha Colby look, and finally taking an offseason to actually rest.

She opens up about ACL recoveries, getting humbled at UConn, and how those classic “little UConn habits” still shape her game today. Gabby also shares stories about meeting Adam Sandler, embracing the “evil Azzi” memes, playing for France, and the truth behind the jorts curse.

Plus — fan questions, Beyblade battles, DJ Pinky lore, and more!

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