Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill
Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

<p>Former ESPN hosts and best friends&nbsp;Cari&nbsp;Champion and&nbsp;Jemele&nbsp;Hill debate the buzziest topics of the day in women&rsquo;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.</p>

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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