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Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

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.

Latest Episodes:

Damn This Technology Oct 14, 2026

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Cari and Jemele are relieved to report that the Atlanta Dream, after a period of uncertainty, secured a proper stadium for the WNBA Finals. We also get into Sophie Cunningham being name-checked at a Trump rally. Cari and Jemele try to untangle why now and what it means. Jemele proudly explains her beef with a Real Housewife. Finally, we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a memorable reminder: Get your mammograms, check your titties, and look out for your health.

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Beast Mode Activated Oct 12, 2026

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Cari and Jemele are in NYC, and Jemele reveals that Cari has a ‘choochie plant’. They are buzzing with WNBA Playoff excitement as the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries head to the Finals. Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, and now A'ja Wilson, who makes history by winning her fifth MVP award. The question of where the Dream will play raises an important point: does the W need its own dedicated stadiums for women's teams? Plus, Marshawn Lynch joins live from New York Comic Con to talk about his new graphic novel, "Beast Mode 510," and Desert Storm, Shark Coochie, and on and on!

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Mosquito Mysteries and Playoff Drama Oct 10, 2026

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Welcome to the Delta One Lounge! Jemele had an unexpected encounter with someone who should be flying private. The mosquito investigation continues: Why do they even exist? Cari and Jemele unpack Caitlin Clark’s 2026 exit interview, discussing what she said and her influence on the league. Plus, playoff reactions take center stage: Angel Reese, the Liberty’s timeout controversy, and how good the Valkyries are. Come back Monday for more playoff reactions. Will the Aces and the Liberty be heading home? It’s getting exciting, people!

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Rawdogging Life Oct 07, 2026

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Cari and Jemele discuss their wellness routines. Are you taking electrolytes? PSA: Please check your voter registration and make a voting plan. The Senate and House are up for grabs. They break down tonight’s WNBA playoff matchups: Aces vs. Valkyries and Liberty vs. Dream. Who’s injured, and what other storylines are capturing their attention? Cari, our resident entomologist, explores the link between El Niño weather patterns and rising mosquito populations. Cari and Jemele share their book club picks and invite everyone to a live event on October 17 at the Watch Me! Sports Bar in Long Beach.

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We Need More Games Oct 05, 2026

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Cari and Jemele are together in hot, hot Los Angeles and have all the WNBA playoff news. First, they need to talk about Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox’s statement defending the Fever fan base and challenge the idea that attacks have “no basis in reality.” They discuss the origins of a lot of this social media outrage, including bots and weakened platform guardrails. They ask an interesting question about whether toxicity would follow Caitlin Clark if she played elsewhere. Then, Cari and Jemele pivot to their WNBA playoff takeaways, praising Atlanta’s defense and the awesome ball that’s been played. Give us more games!

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Equal Opportunity Pow Wow Oct 02, 2026

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Cari and Jemele dive right into all their WNBA playoff thoughts and feelings, from the Liberty-Lynx series to the Aces-Fever matchup. They’re sad to see the Young Hoes out but excited for the Dream. Then they move into a broader conversation about fan behavior, social media outrage, and what it means to be the face of the league. Plus, how should you navigate friendship money gaps, and there’s now Dangerous Pow-Wow merch (iykyk).

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Happy 100 from Mandy and Grim Reaperess Sep 30, 2026

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Happy 100! Cari and Jemele celebrate their 100th episode and revisit their favorite moments: Can you say mayonnaise mayonnaise? Tech fails, live shows, and fan appreciation. Cari and Jemele share their top-5 TV shows. The conversation takes a l turn with a look at the Cornell 7, rape culture, and the myth of the "perfect victim," Plus, a surprise message from someone special. Thank you for listening and watching. Here’s to more bold, honest, and entertaining adventures ahead!

PLEASE NOTE: If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or abuse, you are not alone. Help is available 24/7. You can reach the free and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline via RAINN by calling 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) or chatting online at rainn.org. Support and local resources are also available by calling 211. You will be connected with compassionate, trained professionals who can help.

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The Detroit Effect: Diarra Kilpatrick talks wild ideas, season three and AI Sep 28, 2026

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This just in… Cari has a clogged garbage disposal, and Jemele is pretty sure garbage disposals are a scam. There’s talk of toad in the hole and beans on toast, and that’s all before Cari and Jemele get to the interview with Diarra Kilpatrick, the multi-hyphenate who created Diarra from Detroit. The second season of this comedy-mystery series, filmed in Detroit, just wrapped, and Cari and Jemele are pulling for a season three order. And try to stay focused when you see Detroit’s newest small-screen star pop up. Jemele Hill’s IMDB credits are growing.

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Commissioner Candidates and League Longevity with T Spoon Sep 25, 2026

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Dear Hiring Committee, here’s what Cari and Jemele would like to see in the next WNBA Commissioner. The WNBA season has officially come to a close. All eyes are on the commissioner search and on who will lead the next era of growth. Even Steph Curry has something to say: keep the focus on basketball. And Teresa Weatherspoon, a.k.a. T Spoon, steps out of the WNBA Prime Studio to talk playoffs, coaching, 30 years of the league, and why the W needs rivalries.

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Misandrists in the House Sep 23, 2026

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Cari and Jemele catch up on recent adventures in London and New York. They celebrate the unveiling of the Lisa Leslie statue and honor her legacy. The conversation quickly shifts to the current WNBA MVP race, with Cari and Jemele sharing their frontrunners and debating who truly deserves the honor. Is it the UCLA effect, or are the Washington Mystics a surprise playoff contender this year? They explore how schooling shapes personal identity, and Cari tries to make sense of why there will be no justice for Nolan Wells. Plus, would you join a Flagrant and Funny book club?

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