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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:

Annie Costabile on the WNBA Negotiations Mar 23, 2026

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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.

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If You’re Going to Swing, SWANG Mar 20, 2026

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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.

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It’s A Group Lie Mar 18, 2026

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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.

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Cloud Dancer, Oscar Critique and Michael B. Jordan’s Phone Number Mar 16, 2026

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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!

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UCLA’s Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez & Coach Cori Close talk Toughness, and a Championship Process Mar 13, 2026

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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.”

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Mayonnaise, Mayonnaise Mar 11, 2026

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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.

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Non Chalant King Has Entered the Chat Mar 09, 2026

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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.

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Say Something Nice Today w/ Lexie Brown Mar 06, 2026

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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.

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Real Gs Move in Silence Mar 05, 2026

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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?”

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Chalant Me My G Mar 02, 2026

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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.

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