Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill

Cari and Jemele are live from Watch Me Sports Bar in Long Beach to kick off the 2027 WNBA Finals in Flagrant and Funny style! They preview the matchup between first-time contenders, the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. Their special guest is USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, who joins to discuss managing championship expectations, Juju Watkins’ return, preparing players for the pros, and w...

Get ready for Flagrant and Funny LIVE! as Cari and Jemele hit the road for the WNBA Finals. Cari and Jemele dive into the contract drama between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck and what's really behind the announcer shuffle. Is everyone after Tom Brady's money? Would Jemele leave Cari for a significant payday, and vice versa? Plus, they talk about the drama in the early days of the W and what happened when the women stepped on the court. ...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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...

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 toxic...

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 merc...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

WNBA and UConn legend Tina Charles drops by to catch up with Cari and Jemele. They talk about retirement and entrepreneurship, including her beer brand 78 Brewing. Tina reflects on how the league has improved and urges WNBA growth to unite rather than divide. Tina shares her MVP pick and which team she sees taking home the WNBA Championship Trophy. Plus, Tina is giving back with her foundation, Hopey’s Heart Foundat...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Cari and Jemele to discuss her re-election campaign, highlighting her work on housing and homelessness. She addresses the electorate's dissatisfaction over the Palisades fires. In the first run-off election in the city since 2005, Bass is facing a tough fight with Nithya Rahman. Despite this, she remains optimistic, focusing on affordable housing, public safety, and ensuring the 2028 Olympics bene...

Cari and Jemele connect while on the move: London, New York, the show’s gone international! They kick things off by talking about Jasmine Crockett and Chris Brown. Then, does Arch Manning deserve some grace? The discussion shifts to Holly Rowe and Arch Manning. Cari and Jemele unpack his reaction to that not-so-funny AI video. They discuss Macklemore, Kanye, and Robert Kraft as they highlight certain ideological double standa...

Jemele recaps her interview with Colin Kaepernick as he launches his new book tour, diving into his decision to protest, his “nuanced” family dynamics, and ongoing quest for justice. Congrats to Team USA as they secure their 5th straight FIBA Basketball! The women had an impressive run. Plus, Jemele and Cari swap weekend updates, from tailgating at the Detroit Lions game to how Cari is taking care of her ...

I love the Lord, but I cuss a little. Jemele’s new blonde hair sparks controversy and a broader conversation about hair politics among Black women. Cari and Jemele discuss the FIBA World Cup, Becky Hammon’s defense of A’ja Wilson, and the tired narratives about rivalries with Caitlin Clark. They celebrate the chemistry between Clark and Angel Reese and push back on “jealousy” rumors. Jemele encourages ...

Nneka Ogwumike announced last month that this would be her last season in the W. She joins Jemele and  Cari to reflect on her decision to step away from basketball and why she’s at “peace” with the timing. She discusses her achievements on and off the court. Remember, she helped negotiate the transformational CBA. Looking ahead, Nneka talks about her desire to remain connected to the game. Plus, Cari and Jeme...

Cari and Jemele reflect on their feelings surrounding the release of the Stephen A. Smith interview(s) and discuss how they are processing the response to the conversation. While recording, news broke about WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's retirement, sparking a discussion about potential replacements and what might have gone down behind the scenes. Plus, major props to Pablo Torre for his tenacious reporting on the Clipper...