Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

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 off limits, and this is just part o...

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? Finally, the illusion of wealth in d...

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 swap...

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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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 read...

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 play...

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...

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 p...

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 wo...

Has Cari’s wellness journey peaked? Cari floats the idea of Alison Feaster as a candidate for Commissioner. And again, this is only speculation. Cari and Jemele also break down the list of top podcast earners and talk about the ongoing lack of representation in the industry. And just a reminder: Flagrant and Funny will be on hiatus next week, but don't worry—we've got a roster of ‘Best of’ episodes to keep y...

Cari and Jemele react to the overwhelming response to our "Ain't Fine Enough To Stink" episode. The conversation takes a deeper turn as they discuss Sophie Cunningham's recent comments and the use of platforms to punch down on vulnerable communities. Cari and Jemele emphasize the importance of understanding the lives and struggles of trans people and calling out the need for compassion in the face of bigotry. Plus, the list of &ldq...

Oh boy.. When the Whispering Angel is flowing and Cari and Jemele are together, the conversation is a roller coaster! They debate whether someone can be attractive enough to get away with stinking up the place and what’s worse: body odor or bad breath. Is it ever okay to gently tell the person you’re dating, " Sorry, your natural deodorant isn’t cutting it"? There’s more on the controversial Sophie Cunningha...

LIVE from All-Star Week. Cari and Jemele are in their element, bringing friendship, thigh meat and laughs to this live show at Level Sporting Club. Cari talks about an interview she did with Dawn Staley at the Obama Presidential Center. They conducted a very scientific poll about LeBron heading to Philadelphia. Detroit and LA digs were exchanged. Names were dropped. We learned why Angel Reese blocked Jemele. Then Tina Charles, WNBA...

A tip from Cari’s friend Marcy gets this episode rolling. Then, Cari and Jemele discuss the Sophie Cunningham controversy and the Fever's response to a rally put on by her supporters. They also chat about some high-profile firings and share their thoughts on what it means to leave a job on your own terms. Cari and Jemele reunite in New York City for Friday’s show, and their All-Star LIVE show featuring a special sit-dow...

Some tea is going to be spilled today! Cari and Jemele kick things off by diving into the drama surrounding DiJonai Carrington and her love life. The conversation then pivots to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s All-Star Weekend press conference and what she said and didn’t say. A HUGE Flagrant and Funny thank you to everyone who came out and made the live show such a special event. Cosacarelli Hive represent!  And fi...

The legendary Cynthia Cooper joins Cari and Jemele! WNBA Hall of Famer and General Manager of 2026 All-Star ‘Team Coop.’ Coop dishes on how her team with Paige, Stewie, Kelsey, Phee and more will fare this weekend. Plus, Coop reflects on the league's growth, addresses officiating controversies and shares how the WNBA handles adversity and race. All we can say is, Coop, there it is and good luck out there!

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