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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:

Hello, Is that Dolly Calling? Aug 28, 2026

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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 players. Plus, Cari and Jemele are swapping chicken recipes - yes, you read that right! We have some fun guests coming in the next weeks: Nneka, Mayor Karen Bass, and Diarra Kilpatrick and yes, we’re still waiting to hear from Stephen A. Smith.

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Fantasies of Dangerous Pow-Wow Aug 26, 2026

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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 between mothers and daughters.

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Reading with Your Fingers Aug 24, 2026

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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 education, the dangers of just reading the headlines. Disinformation is everywhere and nuance matters more than ever.qaz

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The Challenges and Triumphs of the WNBA with Annie Costabile Aug 21, 2026

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Annie Costabile, Senior Women’s Basketball Writer at The Athletic, joins Cari and Jemele for a conversation about the WNBA’s current challenges and successes. Annie discusses the league's role as an advocacy-driven space, the pressures of increased visibility, and the complexities of race and coverage in women's sports. They touch on the culture wars surrounding the WNBA, the importance of local journalism, and how players and reporters navigate criticism and public scrutiny. Plus, Annie shares what she’s working on.

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Thank you Ebony Magazine Aug 19, 2026

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Cari Champion and Jemele Hill dive into the latest buzz, including an announcement from Ebony Magazine recognizing Flagrant and Funny for being one of their 10 Podcasts Shaping the Conversation Right Now! Thank you to all of you for joining us on this joyful adventure. Cari shares a bit more about a new unconventional dating tactic she’s trying - is the world ready for a strong, confident Cari to embrace a little helplessness?

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Lying My Way to Love Aug 17, 2026

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And just like that, Cari and Jemele are officially back from hiatus. They are off to a very buggy start, catching up on Jemele’s recent travels and addressing key women's sports headlines they missed. They discuss the ongoing, misguided questioning athletes face about transgender inclusion, arguing that it reflects bigotry rather than a genuine concern for women's sports, especially since other sports already regulate trans participation. Additionally, Cari shares her new dating strategy… cue giggle and hair twirl!

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Everyone Watches Women's Sports: Allisha Gray Talks Viral Goggles, Golf, T.I. & the Atlanta Dream Aug 13, 2026

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Check out Everyone Watches Women’s Sports! And a special shoutout to Ari’s co-hosts, aka all of you in the “Everyone Watches” fam!
Ari is answering your questions! She digs into mailbag questions collected from fans outside the Aces vs. Liberty game and responds to the comments you sent in on Instagram this week.
But first, Ari catches you up on everything happening in the wonderful world of women’s sports. From the Cleveland Sirens’ new logo reveal to Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese and Kayla McBride making history and breaking records, there is a lot happening in the WNBA.
Then, we’ve got a trio of incredible guests!
First up, Ari catches up with WLL stars Ally Kennedy and Taylor Moreno ahead of their Championship matchup, where they’ll be facing off against each other! Then, Allisha Gray joins the show to talk all about her sold-out goggle line and the story behind the viral launch.
And, as always, we wrap things up with a few upcoming women’s sports events you’ll definitely want to add to your calendar.

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Best-Of: Top Fives Aug 12, 2026

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Jemele loves ranking things… all the things. Seriously, nothing is off-limits. From condiments to closing songs, including a deep cut from one of our test episodes. It’s never been heard before… So here, in a very meta fashion, are our top five, TOP FIVES!

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Best of Cari’s Dating Adventures Aug 10, 2026

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The fans love it when Cari shares tidbits from her dating adventures… we have data to back it up. For those of you who can’t get enough of Chalant King, Field Day for her Heart, and my/Buffy’s obsession with Tim Howard, enjoy these highlights.

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Best-Of: Snooping or Breaking Things - What’s Worse? Aug 07, 2026

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Flagrant and Funny is on hiatus this week, so we’ve compiled some of the best bits from the start of the year. First up, Cari breaks things. Jemele snoops. Which is more flagrant? The comments are split. Jemele asked Nneka Ogwumike, Courtney Williams, and Jonquel Jones whose ‘behavior’ was worse. Do we finally have an answer: Cari or Jemele?

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