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Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

iHeartPodcasts 55 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

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.

Episodes

Mayor Karen Bass talks re-election campaign, fire response and LA’s bright future
Mayor Karen Bass talks re-election campaign, fire response and LA’s bright future Sep 18, 2026 2340 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Cari and Jemele to discuss her re-election campaign, highlighting her work on housing and homelessness. She addresses the electorate's dissatisfaction over the Palisades fires. In the first run-off election in the city since 2005, Bass is facing a tough fight with Nithya Rahman. Despite this, she remains optimistic, focusing on affordable housing, public safety,
The Wiggins Sisters
The Wiggins Sisters Sep 16, 2026 3824 Cari and Jemele connect while on the move: London, New York, the show’s gone international! They kick things off by talking about Jasmine Crockett and Chris Brown. Then, does Arch Manning deserve some grace? The discussion shifts to Holly Rowe and Arch Manning. Cari and Jemele unpack his reaction to that not-so-funny AI video. They discuss Macklemore, Kanye, and Robert Kraft as they highligh
Tales From a Plant Lady
Tales From a Plant Lady Sep 14, 2026 2847 Jemele recaps her interview with Colin Kaepernick as he launches his new book tour, diving into his decision to protest, his “nuanced” family dynamics, and ongoing quest for justice. Congrats to Team USA as they secure their 5th straight FIBA Basketball! The women had an impressive run. Plus, Jemele and Cari swap weekend updates, from tailgating at the Detroit Lions game
Laughing My Blonde Hair Off
Laughing My Blonde Hair Off Sep 11, 2026 3062 I love the Lord, but I cuss a little. Jemele’s new blonde hair sparks controversy and a broader conversation about hair politics among Black women. Cari and Jemele discuss the FIBA World Cup, Becky Hammon’s defense of A’ja Wilson, and the tired narratives about rivalries with Caitlin Clark. They celebrate the chemistry between Clark and Angel Reese and push back on “jealous
Nneka Ogwumike: At “peace” with retirement, new hobbies and more
Nneka Ogwumike: At “peace” with retirement, new hobbies and more Sep 9, 2026 1567 Nneka Ogwumike announced last month that this would be her last season in the W. She joins Jemele and  Cari to reflect on her decision to step away from basketball and why she’s at “peace” with the timing. She discusses her achievements on and off the court. Remember, she helped negotiate the transformational CBA. Looking ahead, Nneka talks about her desire to remain connect
What a week! Reflecting on the Stephen A. Smith Interview
What a week! Reflecting on the Stephen A. Smith Interview Sep 4, 2026 4325 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
He’s Still Here: Stephen A. Smith Pt. 2
He’s Still Here: Stephen A. Smith Pt. 2 Sep 3, 2026 3399 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 al
He’s here: Stephen A. Smith Drops By...Pt. 1
He’s here: Stephen A. Smith Drops By...Pt. 1 Sep 2, 2026 6096 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
Wintering in Turks and Caicos
Wintering in Turks and Caicos Aug 31, 2026 3972 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? F
Hello, Is that Dolly Calling?
Hello, Is that Dolly Calling? Aug 28, 2026 3286 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 play
Fantasies of Dangerous Pow-Wow
Fantasies of Dangerous Pow-Wow Aug 26, 2026 3674 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
Reading with Your Fingers
Reading with Your Fingers Aug 24, 2026 3941 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

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