Podcast Summary: Fudd Around And Find Out

Episode: Hoopers Only – A FAFO/Game Recognize Game Crossover

Date: February 20, 2026
Hosts/Guests:

• Azzi Fudd (UConn basketball star, host)
• Ashanti Plummer (co-host)
• Brianna Stewart (“Stewie”; New York Liberty, WNBA/NCAA/Olympic star)
• Miles Turner (Milwaukee Bucks, NBA player, co-host of Game Recognize Game)
• Angel Reese (UConn, special guest)

Episode Overview

This episode teams up two powerhouse women’s sports podcasts—Fudd Around and Find Out and Game Recognize Game—for a lively “Hoopers Only” crossover. Azzi Fudd, Ashanti Plummer, Brianna Stewart, Miles Turner, and Angel Reese talk about what “game recognizes game” means, personal journeys, pressures of stardom, draft outlooks, life after college ball, fashion, fun “start-bench-cut” games, life advice, parenting, and unforgettable moments from the world of hoops and beyond.

Key Topics & Insights

1. What Does “Game Recognize Game” Mean?

Timestamps: 02:43–03:26

• Angel Reese: “It’s a level of respect… I know what you’re going through. I respect where you are.”
• Ashanti Plummer: “It’s respecting the work, even outside your field.”
• Miles Turner: “We’re all under grinding, all our hustle… It don’t have to be just hoops.”

2. Self-Realization and Confidence

Timestamps: 03:26–04:34

• Angel Reese: Didn’t recognize her talent early due to tough-love coaching from parents; fully realized her ability in 8th grade.
• Brianna Stewart: Compliments Angel’s current confidence and headspace as a model of thriving at the end of a college career.

3. Navigating Adversity and Pressure

Timestamps: 04:34–06:38

• Angel Reese: “Going through those tough things builds you. I went through all that… What can I do if I could get through that?” (05:10)
• Talks about not feeling pressure for another championship, instead feeling excitement and a focus on the present.
• Brianna Stewart: Breaks down how winning that first championship changed her (06:38): “You now know how to do this… as long as you lock in with your five, you’re good.”

4. Reflections on Draft Prospects & Staying Present

Timestamps: 07:21–08:46

• Angel Reese: Draft talk is exciting but she avoids social media/“outside voices” to stay focused on enjoying her last weeks at UConn.
• Cites importance of cherishing team moments: “In two months, I’m going to be like, I wish I had a team dinner…” (08:16)

5. Transitioning to Broadcasting

Timestamps: 09:18–10:34

• Ashanti Plummer: Injury forced early retirement from playing, but stayed in women’s basketball as a broadcaster to tell women’s stories: “Games went from minimal people in the stands to now being sold out.” (09:50)

6. Inspirational/Funny Coaching Stories

Timestamps: 16:46–20:42

• Brianna Stewart:
  • On Geno Auriemma: Ran Gampel Pavilion steps for an entire practice after missing one box-out (17:07)
  • On Coach CD: “She’s my favorite, but she knows how to push all your buttons… She’s got eyes in the back of her head.” (18:20)
• Angel Reese: Describes UConn’s evolving “softer” approach, compared to prior “tough love” eras.
• Ashanti Plummer: Notes every generation gets kicked out of the locker room.

7. Advice from Pros to College Stars

Timestamps: 21:06–22:23

• Brianna Stewart (to Angel Reese): “Take it one game at a time… Stay in the moment. The biggest thing I miss is just having roommates, teammates, hanging out. Remain locked in… Then just play. No more thinking.”
• Angel Reese: “I need that every game. Thoughtless playing.”

8. Stewie’s Greatest Titles—WNBA, Olympics, More

Timestamps: 22:45–23:59

• Brianna Stewart: Most special win: 2024 Paris Olympics, because her kids were there. Most meaningful: NY Liberty’s first title.

9. Playing Overseas: Stewie Joins Fenerbahce

Timestamps: 24:36–26:20

• Brianna Stewart: Announced a short-term (2 weeks) return to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce for EuroLeague Final Four: “They offered me something I couldn’t refuse.”
• Family will visit; excited to reunite with team and play for another EuroLeague title.

10. Women’s One-on-One Tournament: UNRIVALED

Timestamps: 26:52–29:01

• Brianna Stewart: “You have to put pride aside and just play. First to 11, twos and threes—you never know who gets on a run.”
• Huge shout-out to Chelsea Gray for the title; praises UNRIVALED and its growing exposure for women’s basketball: “It was exhausting… went down to game three and Chelsea just went for the kill and won that 200k.” (28:20)
• Miles Turner: Men should take notes—calls for adding elements to NBA All-Star weekend.

11. Miles Turner’s NBA Transition & Community

Timestamps: 29:27–31:34

• After 10 years with Indiana, Miles explains moving to Milwaukee and stresses the importance of community engagement for new pros: “Immerse yourself… The love they show you, you gotta show back.” (30:50)

12. Fashion & Branding

Timestamps: 31:37–34:12

• Miles Turner: Describes “preppy western” look, emphasizes authenticity and creativity in style. Advises Azzi: “You already do an amazing job branding yourself.”
• Brianna Stewart & Angel Reese: Contrast their own approaches—Azzi admits she’d prefer pajamas off-court, prompting teammates to promise fashion interventions for her jump to the WNBA.

13. Miles’ Lego Hobby & Life Balance

Timestamps: 35:03–38:16

• Shows off huge Lego (not “Legos”) collection: “It doesn’t matter if I had a good game or a bad game… I just build. It’s mindless, relaxing.” (36:46)
• Building Lego helps with work-life balance in the pros; started as a way to fill spare time.

14. Start-Bench-Cut Game—Hoops Edition

Timestamps: 39:05–45:59

• UConn Clutch Shot (Maya Moore, Taurasi, Azzi):
  • All agree Azzi is “cutting herself,” giving credit to legends Maya and Diana.
• Best Style (Skylar Diggins, Angel Reese, Miles Turner):
  • Skylar often gets “start” votes; Miles and Angel swap “bench/cut.”
• Most Unguardable (Stewie, N. Collier, KD):
  • Stewie and KD each get props—the debate highlights respect for each star’s unique game.

15. Life Advice & “Stewie’s Parents Corner”

Timestamps: 52:44–54:32

• Brianna Stewart: Advises Azzi about the importance of organization, time management, and learning to say no as a pro: “In college, chill time is created for you… In the pros, you have to protect it for yourself.” (53:33)
• Funny parenting note: teaches everyone that Hot Wheels cars have their names printed underneath.

16. “New to Stewie” – Rubik’s Cube Party Trick

Timestamps: 55:02–57:44

• Miles Turner: Explains a Rubik’s Cube cheat trick (up, left, down, right, six times)—quick party trick for the crew.

17. “What the FUD of the Week”

Timestamps: 58:04–63:16

• Miles Turner: Rookie Jace Richardson’s rough dunk contest moment—“what the FUD!”
• Brianna Stewart: Losing in one-on-one, plus family not realizing her stress in that moment.
• Angel Reese: UNRIVALED finals were so intense she “forgot it was best-of-three.”
• Ashanti Plummer: Meeting Michelle Obama at All-Star weekend was “life changing” (biggest “What the FUD” winner of the night).

Notable Quotes

• On confidence:
  “Looking back, I feel like I should have realized it sooner … it wasn’t until eighth grade when I really kind of felt comfortable believing that.” – Angel Reese (03:45)

• On resilience:
  “All that I have been through … definitely sucked in the moment. But going through that, having to figure it out, through all that adversity, has definitely helped me where I am now.” – Angel Reese (05:00)

• On women’s hoops growth:
  “I remember when games had minimal people in the stands … now games are completely sold out.” – Ashanti Plummer (09:50)

• On advice for rookies:
  “Immerse yourself in the community… The love they show you, you gotta show them right back.” – Miles Turner (30:50)

• On prioritizing:
  “Saying no to things even though I want to do them or I’m super interested… You don’t want to stretch yourself too thin.” – Brianna Stewart (54:10)

• On women’s basketball in general:
  “It’s just really cool to see people support women constantly.” – Brianna Stewart (28:24)

Fun & Memorable Moments

• Legendary Coaching Stories: Stewie ran steps all practice as a freshman for missing a box out (17:07).
• Lego vs. Legos Debate: The group gets schooled by Miles on Lego branding: “Within the Lego lore, it’s a sin to call them Legos” (36:19).
• Fashion Roast: Azzi’s public pajama preference prompts a promise from teammates to prevent her from showing up to the tunnel in anything less than Versace silk (34:23).
• Rubik’s Cube Trick: Miles walks everyone through a foolproof magic move (55:02).
• Meeting Michelle Obama: Ashanti delivers the “What the FUD” topper (62:01).

Key Takeaways for Listeners

• Success in sport is about respect, adaptability, support systems, and mindset, more than merely talent.
• Managing your public image and branding off-court is as vital as skills on the court, especially heading into the pros.
• Life and career transitions—whether forced by injury or chosen—can lead to exciting new chapters and new ways to influence the sport.
• Staying present, even at the height of the hype, is the recurring wisdom of top athletes.
• The women’s game is on an incredible upswing—more coverage, bigger crowds, and influencer-level athletes leading the way.
• Legendary coaches, iconic alumni, and the relentless push for greatness tie generations of players together.

Segments & Key Timestamps

• Main Roundtable begins: 02:32
• “Game Recognize Game” Defining Moments: 02:43–03:26
• Angel Reese on confidence: 03:45–04:34
• Handling adversity: 04:34–06:38
• Draft prospects discussion: 07:21–08:46
• Ashanti’s broadcast journey: 09:18–10:34
• Coaching stories: 16:46–20:42
• Championship & pressure advice: 21:06–22:23
• Favorite championships: 22:45–23:59
• Fenerbahce/EuroLeague: 24:36–26:20
• UNRIVALED recap: 26:52–29:01
• Miles on moving teams: 29:27–31:34
• Fashion/branding: 31:37–34:12
• Lego hobby: 35:03–38:16
• Start-bench-cut: 39:05–45:59
• Stewie’s life advice: 52:44–54:32
• Rubik’s Cube party trick: 55:02–57:44
• What the FUD of the Week: 58:04–63:16

Closing Thoughts

This crossover is packed with respect, vulnerability, practical advice, and playful competition. Whether you’re a hoop head, young athlete, or simply love good stories on women’s sports, this episode blends wisdom, banter, and “game” from every angle. As Stewie says, “Remain locked in, be confident in what you do, and then go out and do it.”