Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

Is this the end for LeBron? Cari and Jemele have mixed feelings about the NBA playoffs. Cari and Jemele pick up where they left off on Monday, continuing the discourse around Caitlin Clark and Morgan Wallen. Finally, they have thoughts on the Kevin Hart roast. And would Cari and Jemele stand up to being roasted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele take New York for the WNBA Season’s opening night! Cari shows Jemele the best way to enjoy a New York Liberty game: talking about the Timeless Torches, speculating whether Ellie is benefiting from GLP-1, and bumping into famous friends. The conversation shifts to Caitlin Clark's walkout at Morgan Wallen's concert. Plus, does Brooklyn PD have an APB out on Cari or Jemele? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele kick things off with their excitement of WNBA opening day, and they dive into the latest GM survey. Who do they think is the face of the league? Plus, adulting is the worst. If you can continue to live at home, you should just do it! Plus, Cari Champion Regent? It could happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spartans Unite! Cari and Jemele are joined by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer for a chat about Michigan sports, her Spartan pride, and the impact of athletics on the state’s identity.  Cari and Jemele have some strong reactions to the Met Gala, with standout athlete appearances, and memorable red-carpet moments - oh hello, Rihanna!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele dive into Jemele's review of the new Michael Jackson biopic. They also react to the Detroit Pistons' big playoff win and the viral moment surrounding Angel Reese. Plus, it’s time to vote on some Flagrant and Funny moments from the weekend. And would sign up to compete in Field Day activities for Cari’s hand or heart?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele, in full glam, kick things off discussing Simone Biles' viral TikTok moment and how much is too much to pay for glam. Then Allyson Felix's inspiring decision to return from retirement for her hometown Olympics, and will Serena Williams follow suit? Plus, Victor Wembanyama's emotional maturity is so refreshing. And Cari and Jemele have an urgent PSA: it’s time to get politically engaged, don't let discomfort keep you on the sidelines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele discuss the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the range of reactions and skepticism surrounding it. We also dive into the unfolding situation between Mike Vrabel (yes, Cari can pronounce his name) and Dianna Russini exploring the rumors, reports, and fallout making headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele dive into the headline-making breakup between Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson. They unpack the internet frenzy surrounding the split and reflect on why so many rooted for Meg to find happiness. Kaly and Meg made Jemele believe love is possible. Plus, they touch on finding friends as an adult, Jemele’s island adventure, and Cari’s ‘broken' shoulder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to appreciate the Pow Wow! Cari and Jemele are celebrating National Vagina Appreciation Day before diving into the latest headlines, which include what’s happening with Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel. Cari and Jemele also cover the tragedy unfolding in Shreveport and reflect on its impact. Finally, a debate for the ages: who is the more famous Michael – Jordan or Jackson?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele kick things off discussing the public reaction to Noah Lyles’s viral “first look” moment at his wedding. The conversation then moves to Nia Long's candid commentary about NDAs and dating younger men. Cari and Jemele take a close look at Natasha Cloud’s ongoing free agency, debating whether her outspoken activism, age, or WNBA salary cap realities are behind her unsigned status. Wrapping up, will there be a Flagrant and Funny dating show for Cari? Stay tuned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele kick things off by addressing the playful controversy and backlash from Prince fans and Beliebers over their recent hot takes. Then, there is an insightful interview with WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes. Jemele unveils her top five songs guaranteed to set the mood for a spicy night and the lost art of song moans. Is it getting hawt in here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele discuss the Dallas Wings press conference, where a reporter’s question sparked debate over journalistic boundaries, team PR intervention, and broader media scrutiny of women’s sports. The conversation then shifts to the tragic murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax. Cari and Jemele discuss the need for more honest conversations about mental health and violence against Black women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele are recording from the Business of Women's Sports Summit, where they sat down with Andrea Brimmer, Ally's Chief Marketing and PR Officer. Andrea had a historic announcement to make about the company’s “50/50 pledge.” Plus, Cari shares her favorite numbers of the week: 4, 5, 6, 15, 18 (iykyk) and Michigan State comes up just enough to annoy Cari. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele share their hot takes from WNBA Draft. Cari roots for UCLA and their historic night - cue Jemele’s eyeroll. They break down which teams could surpass expectations with their picks. Plus, some well-deserved flowers for the legendary Sheryl Swoopes and a conversation about the importance of women’s sports and sports journalism. And yes, Coscarelli Hive he can rock a suede shirt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele dive into all things WNBA Draft, breaking down the biggest trades, draft picks, new lineups, and potential tunnel fits. There is a semi-heated debate about Cari and Jemele’s favorite musical artists, from Michael Jackson and Prince to Beyoncé and Usher. Plus, things get a little NSFW when Jemele shares which Prince song will take your relationship to the next level!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Namaste Cari joins Jemele, and they kick things off with a deep dive into the Jaden Ivey story Jemele wrote for The Atlantic. Then the balloons may have been a head fake…Nneka Ogwumike has made her free agency decision. Plus, the double standards women face compared to men when caught in flirty or ambiguous situations, especially when they are in the public eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari still can’t contain her excitement over UCLA Women’s Basketball’s Natty and all the celebrations that have followed. Jemele patiently lets Cari have her moment before the two pivot to Angel Reese’s headline-grabbing trade to the Atlanta Dream. They unpack Dawn Staley’s recent statement and her call to “turn the page”. Plus, hall passes, Gen X and Millennial Men and Cari offers an update on Chalant King. Internet sleuths activate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari is bursting with excitement about UCLA’s first-ever National Championship win. She and Jemele recap their stay in Phoenix and discuss the drama between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma. Then all focus shifts to UCLA's on-court performance, the amazing Coach Cori Close, and their dominance against Texas and in the final against South Carolina. Plus, a brush with the Secret Service... oh boy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele kick things off by reflecting on Dawn Staley's extraordinary legacy and the impact she's had on women's basketball. With UCLA vs. Texas excitement in the air, Jemele and Cari are heading to Phoenix to catch all the action. They have very different thoughts on traveling together, hotels, and the importance of cleanliness. And things heat up when they debate the best time to unpack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jemele recaps being honored by Detroit's mayor, Mary Sheffield. Cari shares details about her upcoming date. I think we can all agree that this is some next-level chalanting!  Then the conversation shifts to Tiger Woods - why can’t he find a friend to drive him around? Jemele takes a stand on Tristan Thompson's controversial comments. And it’s April Fool’s, y’all - what “news” stopped Cari mid-scroll?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jemele listened mostly patiently while Cari celebrated the UCLA Bruins' women advancing to the next round in their championship run. Cari and Jemele touched on Tiger Woods' latest troubles. They gave a heartfelt reflection at the celebration-of-life ceremony for their good friend Mike Smith's wife, Sarah. Plus, what is the impact of Black celebs who support the current president? Hint: Don’t go chasing MAGA waterfalls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele get real about the ups and downs of going to therapy with family. They break down the latest WNBA couples' gossip, with all the social media detectives working overtime to unpack who's dating who (and who's just on vacation). And to wrap up Women’s History Month, Dupe Oloyede, the history-making head drum major at FAMU, shares her journey, her experience at the Oscars, and what's next after graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta Krick is here today to chat about the women's basketball tournament storylines she’s been following. She makes some bold predictions that may or may not include Cari’s beloved Bruins. Cari updates Jemele on her ongoing neighbor drama. Plus, Jemele is loving SLOMW, and Cari’s views on Frankie Taylor Paul are evolving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie Costabile from Front Office Sports is here to give all Cari and Jemele all the details from inside the WNBA labor negotiations. She outlines the new collective bargaining agreement, which features significant salary increases and improved housing for players. Plus, March Madness updates in the men’s and women’s brackets: UCLA is in, MSU is out, UCLA is out, MSU is in. And there’s another spicy vocabulary lesson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Women’s History Month! Cari and Jemele spotlight Dystany Spurlock’s groundbreaking path as the first African American woman set to compete in the NASCAR ARCA Series. Then Jemele explains the “white people mess” that is Taylor Frankie Paul’s reality TV drama and canceled Bachelorette season. And have you ever wanted to know what soft swinging is? Jemele educates us on the topic, and Cari is not at all ready for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele break down the WNBA negotiations. Jemele was almost right! While it's only a verbal agreement, it’s promising, and the deal could mark a turning point for the league. Then, they dive into Coldplay Affair, unpacking Kristin Cabot’s recent Oprah interview and their reactions. Plus, Cari and Jemele share their love languages and relationship non-negotiables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele break down the latest in WNBA negotiations. Will they secure the deal and save the season? Jemele is still a believer. Then Cari and Jemele dive into the NCAA brackets. And what do you think of the dynamic between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark as they team up for Team USA? Plus, it’s the Flagrant and Funny Oscar coverage you didn’t know you needed in your life. There are some hot fashion takes - we’re coming for you, Cloud Dancer, aka white!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele sit down with UCLA’s Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez to discuss their back-to-back Big Ten Championships, the lessons learned from last season, and the importance of mental toughness. Later, Coach Cori Close brings her positivity to the show, reflecting on leadership, program culture, and the evolving landscape of women's basketball. And Cari reveals what kind of student she was and where she worked. Hint: “Freeze, put that book down.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele congratulate Bam Adebayo on his historic 83-point game and discuss reactions around the league, including inevitable comparisons to Kobe Bryant's legendary 81-point performance. Jemele may have been slightly wrong about her 11:59:59 prediction as WNBA labor negotiations continue. Plus, Olivia Benson and CSI: Mayonnaise are investigating a flagrant condiment hypocrisy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele celebrate UCLA Women’s Basketball’s back-to-back Big Ten titles. Then it’s poor Dak Prescott and his headline-grabbing broken engagement. Is the joint bachelor/ette party to blame? Plus, the best (and pettiest) rivalries in sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele talk with veteran WNBA player Lexie Brown. Lexie opens up about the contract negotiations between the league and the WNBA and responds to reports of a rift between players. Plus, she has thoughts on coaching changes, salary disparities, and tough housing situations. Cari and Jemele have a Women’s History Month request for all the Flagrant and Funny fans out there: Gentlemen, see you in the comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele catch up about Cari’s recent date - was she 'chalanted' enough? Cari reflects on the impact that Cori Close, Big 10 Coach of the Year, has had on the UCLA program. Plus, Jemele examines the other side of the debate over the Hawks’ “Magic City Monday” promotion. On Friday's show, WNBA player and iHeart podcast host Lexie Brown will answer the question: “How united are the WNBA players?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele dive into the ongoing WNBA negotiations, highlighting the urgency as time runs out to reach a deal. Would you like a public proposal? Cari and Jemele have thoughts on what these grand gestures really mean. Plus, Jemele recaps her weekend, from moderating an event with former Vice President Kamala Harris to getting that ‘ussy’ and the excitement of the NAACP Image Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele discuss an interesting development in WNBA/CBA negotiations, and they did not see Flavor Flav’s support for women’s sports coming. Plus, Cari has a plea to most of the men out there, and Jemele takes a stand with her “Top Five” worst condiments - is blue cheese a condiment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was the U.S. women's hockey team's decision to decline their White House invitation a mistake? Cari and Jemele get into it; plus, their concerns over the looming March 10 WNBA deadline and their thoughts on the BAFTA controversy. Then grab a pen, because Cari shares her legendary taco recipe - with or without ketchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele laugh about Jemele’s birthday weekend and share some highlights - Bobby Brown, roses, monochromatic outfits, just to name a few. They also turn their attention to boxing and the fight between Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn. Plus, they discuss Kash Patel popping up at the Olympics and how former President Trump has not given women the same recognition as men when it comes to celebrating sports success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele are taking Detroit by storm! But first, they break down the drama behind the “KD Files” and what it means for his legacy. Jemele shares an Olympic update, TL;DR: the women are crushing it. They also tackle the latest in soccer, focusing on the racism and abuse faced by players like Vinicius Jr. Plus, get a crash course in Detroit slang so you can talk like a true local. "What up doe?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their tenth episode, Jemele and Cari talk about what they’ve learned about doing a show together - should they be reading the comments?  Then it’s a discussion about Sophie Cunningham’s headline-grabbing comments about LA and Detroit, LeBron James’s responses to tough All-Star questions, and they break down the ongoing drama at the Olympics. Plus, get the latest on the WNBA’s negotiations, and Jemele remembers Reverend Jesse Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nneka Ogwumike joins Cari and Jemele for a candid conversation about the WNBA labor negotiations. Nneka breaks down what the players are fighting for: including a meaningful revenue share, secure housing, and retirement benefits and why these issues matter for the future of the league. The trio discusses the possibility of players exercising the "nuclear option" of a strike if progress stalls, player unity and whether there's still hope for the season to start on time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jemele and Cari dive into reflections on NBA All-Star Weekend, discuss Cari’s experiences on a panel celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Love & Basketball,” and pay tribute to trailblazers like Jayne Kennedy. Plus, Cari and Jemele unpack the complexities of domestic violence, media narratives, and the double standards faced by Black women in sports. And they are going to see their mutual best friend, Michelle Obama. A quick warning: Later in this episode, there are discussions of domestic violence. If you need help, please call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jemele and Cari try to break down cheating (spoiler: “new pow wow” gets a lot of airtime). Then it’s on to the Winter Olympics. Cari and Jemele have Black History Month shoutouts to Surya Bonaly for her legendary backflip, and to the new generation making history on the ice - Laila Edwards and Erin Jackson. Plus, Coscarelli’s forearm gets an unexpected moment in the spotlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele cover Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance and Cari’s full-on love affair (and yes, she’s plotting a Buenos Aires rendezvous he doesn’t even know about). Then Olympians like Hunter Hess speak their truth about representing the U.S., and face backlash in certain circles. Plus, Lindsey Vonn’s fearless Olympic finale - should legends get to go out on their own terms, injuries and all, or does the criticism hit differently when it’s a woman?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jemele and Cari dish on Keanu Reeves' legendary return to a local SF haunt (spoiler: the food was mid), roast Super Bowl festivities, and nerd out over celebrity shoe choices. They break down the latest WNBA negotiations and chat with Saints star turned helmet pitch man Cam Jordan about Black History Month, his post-NFL plans, and how not to blow your rookie paycheck in Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari and Jemele bring their friendship and laughs to Radio Row during Super Bowl Week.  Today, it’s all about Bad Bunny and the Grammy Awards. Please quiz Jemele on who’s who in the music world! Plus, Katie Nolan joins as Flagrant and Funny’s first-ever guest. There’s chatter about Bad Bunny’s halftime takeover (and Cari’s very real crush), and Katie plays the hottest new game: “Guess the NFL Position.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cari Champion and Jemele Hill dive into the world of professional tennis, focusing on the reactions and emotional journeys of Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff after victories and defeats. The conversation unpacks the double standards faced by women, especially Black women, in sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Cari and Jemele get right to it, talking about Lindsey Vonn’s ski accident in Switzerland and journalist Don Lemon's arrest. Cari and Jemele know Vonn and say her tenacity and grit are off the charts. Plus, they have a candid and personal conversation about Lemon’s shocking arrest and why it’s a big deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cari Champion and Jemele Hill are back with a new show - will it be third time's the charm? On today’s show, they break down the Fanatics Super Bowl ad featuring Kendall Jenner and debate what it really says about privilege, dating double-standards and the Kardashian effect. Athletes and activism take center stage, from Muhammad Ali’s legacy to WNBA players helping flip a Senate seat and why stars (like LeBron and Victor Wembanyama) weigh the personal cost of speaking out. And because the show is called Flagrant and Funny, the friends swap their top petty moments in sports (Michael Jordan vs. Isaiah Thomas) and share their own stories of college-era revenge. Who threw keys in the ocean? And who took out a revenge-ad in the classifieds?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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