Podcast Summary: Fudd Around and Find Out

Episode: "Hoops, Heels and High Fashion w/ KK Arnold"

Release Date: September 19, 2025
Host: Azzi Fudd
Co-Hosts: Ashanti Plummer, KK Arnold

Overview

This special Fashion Week episode brings together UConn basketball stars Azzi Fudd and KK Arnold with co-host Ashanti Plummer for an entertaining, candid look at the intersection of elite women’s basketball, campus life, and New York’s high fashion scene. Recorded live from Fashion Week, the trio share behind-the-scenes stories, style adventures, celebrity sightings, and the challenge of balancing championship ambition with the excitement and pressures of the public spotlight.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Pre-Fashion Week: Basketball Grind & Team Culture

• Kicking off the Season:
  • The hosts share updates on UConn’s early season workouts and the gradual intensity ramp-up leading into the season.
    • "It's been exciting to finally, like, do real organized team stuff, get a feel for everyone." — Azzi Fudd [03:11]
    • "We kind of got to end the week off with, like, pickup to kind of play with each other, pick up what we learned." — KK [03:35]
• Friendly Rivalry:
  • Azzi teases KK about beating her team in pickup, highlighting team camaraderie.
    • "My team beat KK's team." — Azzi Fudd [03:47]

2. Road to New York: Fashion Week Arrival

• The Travel Vibe:

  • Lighthearted storytelling about the road trip—complete with sleep, bonnets, and TikTok scrolling.
    • "Leg up, head back, mouth open, arm holding the phone, eyes rolled back…Lord." — Ashanti Plummer, describing KK's nap [04:53]

• Friday Night Highlights:

  • Fittings for the weekend’s outfits.
  • Nail prep: Azzi receives custom press-on nail sets from G Nails, perfectly coordinated with each look.
    • "She came here, she sized my nails…designed a nail for each outfit." — Azzi Fudd [06:35]
  • Celebrity Encounter:
    • KK meets idol Kyrie Irving at a party.
      • "I almost cry, y'all. For real. Like, I look up to him…finally getting to meet him, talk to him a little bit, pick his brain." — KK [05:36]

3. Fashion Week Saturday: Fitness, Glam, and Shows

• Morning Routine:

  • The group works out with trainer Carl to prep for the day’s events.
    • "Little activation core session…had to look good." — Azzi Fudd [07:23]

• Glam Details:

  • KK prefers a natural makeup look, no false lashes.
    • "Like, you didn't even really look like you had makeup on. Like, it looked like a filter." — Azzi Fudd [08:19]
  • Azzi rocks bolder lips and two different hairstyles.
  • Ashanti praises the glam squad’s efforts.

• Alice + Olivia Presentation:

  • The hosts attend a fashion presentation—models staged inside a large ballroom, showing off bedazzled, sparkling looks.
    • "It was like, really cool to see just walk around seeing the different fashion that everyone had on." — KK [09:04]
  • Both have favorite pieces and discuss how they could have fit right in with the models.
  • Celebrity sightings include contestants from “Love Island,” Jade from “Victorious,” and NBA’s Pat Beverley.
    • "Oh my God, you met Pat Beverly, NBA player!" — Ashanti Plummer [11:00]

• Food Talk:

  • KK’s devotion to Kava salads while in NYC is a recurring joke.
    • "While I'm here, I have gotten Kava, like, every day. And I'm not ashamed." — KK [11:46]

• Evening: Who Decides War Show:

  • Azzi details her second look: cream jacket, miniskirt, and boots.
    • "Shout out, Aldo, because they always have shoes my size. It's so hard — I'm like a 12." — Azzi Fudd [12:23]
  • Candid conversation about the struggle finding stylish shoes for tall women and the joy of swapping boots with Ashanti.
  • KK describes her fiery outfit and “walking that mug on fire.”
    • "If you touch me, like, your hand would have burned…you need the extinguisher for me, I was walking that mug on fire." — KK [18:51]
  • The show itself features live music by Leon Thomas, adding to the atmospheric vibe.
    • "He played the entire show. It matched the vibe—like, the walking in all the shows." — Azzi Fudd and KK [19:25-19:50]
  • Group photo with gymnasts like Jordan Chiles, Deja Kelly, and Ria.

• Afterparties:

  • The group half-jokes about accidentally "shutting down" two parties — their presence draws a crowd and gets spots closed.
    • "All you need to know is that we are the function. We don't need to go to a function. We are the function." — Azzi Fudd [21:02]
  • The night finishes with a TikTok session and more outfit swaps back at their place.

4. Fashion Fandom and Fits

• Outfit confidence:
  • KK embraces miniskirts, describing them as empowering, and the crew exchanges praise for each other's looks.
    • "I was like...I don't really, like, wear too much skirts. So I was like, I'm tryin' on. Yeah. Gave what it was supposed to hurt." — KK [22:49]

5. Exploring NYC

• Subway Rides:

  • KK’s first time on the subway is surprisingly calm.
    • "It wasn't bad at all. It was, like, really peaceful…nothing crazy." — KK [24:08]

• Sightseeing:

  • No time this trip—purely business and fashion.

• “Face Gym” Facial:

  • Azzi and KK get facial “workouts,” activating more than 40 face muscles for a unique post-fashion glow.
    • "They're saying there's, like, 40 muscles in your face. They're, like, activating them...stretching them." — Azzi Fudd [25:14]
    • "We had a whole marathon on our face." — KK [25:10]

• Upcoming Shows:

  • Azzi is excited for another show (KidSuper) and another look.
  • KK fits in a basketball workout, keeping her game sharp even during fashion week.

6. Ashanti’s Fashion Week Experience

• Gifting Suites and Games:
  • Ashanti visits the Fenty x Levi’s gifting suite and a Nike/Foot Locker event at a Liberty home game.
    • "If it’s for free, it’s for me." — Ashanti Plummer [26:34]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Meeting Kyrie Irving:
  "I almost cry, y'all. For real. Like, I look up to him…picking his brain. And then I came back here and me and Floyd watched TikToks." — KK [05:36]
• On Partying in NYC:
  "All you need to know is that we are the function. We don't need to go to a function. We are the function." — Azzi Fudd [21:02]
• On Fitting Large Shoes:
  "Shout out, Aldo, because they always have shoes my size. It's so hard—I'm like a 12." — Azzi Fudd [12:23]
• On Embracing Fashion:
  "I'm in my skirt era right now, if you can’t tell. My skirt era." — Azzi Fudd [22:35]
• On Subway Adventures:
  "It wasn't bad at all. It was, like, really peaceful." — KK [24:08]
• On Facial Workouts:
  "We had a whole marathon on our face." — KK [25:10]
• During "Would You Rather":
  • "Heels." — All [33:46]
  • "There's a time and place, but train...you get the full experience." — Azzi Fudd [34:14]
  • "Would you rather find a roach or a rat in your apartment?...Is death an option?" — Ashanti Plummer (laughter) [34:39-34:43]

Fun Segments: "What the FUD of the Week"

[31:37–33:23]

• Ashanti: "Minnesota Lynx game, whole crowd in pink. The stub buds are making waves!"
• Azzi: "Dallas hitting double digit wins to end their season."
• KK: Shares a hilarious interview mix-up during the Alice + Olivia show, accidentally responding "sour cream" to the question, "what sauce would you be?"
  • "If you see that interview, report it immediately!" — KK [33:17]

Lightening Round: Would You Rather?

[33:23–38:54]

• Fashion shows vs afterparties: unanimous love for the shows.
• Heels vs sneakers: all prefer heels.
• Train vs Uber: surprising split, with subway scoring points for authenticity.
• Roach vs rat: surprisingly, most prefer a lone rat over a roach infestation.
• Miniskirt vs jorts, Doordash vs restaurant, Silver vs gold jewelry, Hotel vs Airbnb, Streetwear vs preppy, TikTok vs Snapchat, Press-ons vs gel nails—rapid-fire fashion and lifestyle preferences peppered with laughter and playful rivalry.

Episode Flow and Tone

Azzi, KK, and Ashanti keep the energy up and the conversation flowing with genuine friendship, playful teasing, and honest takes on basketball life and fashion. The tone alternates between aspirational (WNBA dreams, high fashion) and relatable (grinding at workouts, food obsessions, transportation fails), offering both fan service and behind-the-scenes details. Their mutual support and self-deprecating humor—especially around mishaps and fashion fumbles—keep the episode inviting and fun.

Episode Timeline: Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:39] – Show intro; team practice talk
• [03:35] – Pickup game recaps
• [04:36] – Car ride & arrival in NYC
• [05:36] – KK meets Kyrie Irving
• [06:33] – Azzi gets custom press-on nails
• [07:20] – Saturday workout and glam
• [08:49] – Alice + Olivia show
• [10:04] – Celebrity sightings
• [12:16] – Who Decides War show; shoe struggles
• [18:51] – KK’s fiery fit; Leon Thomas live performance
• [21:02] – Afterparty chaos & TikTok night
• [24:04] – New York subway adventures
• [25:01] – Face Gym facial experience
• [26:32] – Ashanti’s gifting suite highlights
• [31:37] – "What the FUD of the Week"
• [33:23] – Would You Rather lightning round

Final Thoughts

This episode shines by blending Azzi and KK’s basketball journeys with the glitz of Fashion Week and the everyday challenges of young athletes in the limelight. The candid recollections, laughter, and off-court adventures underscore why "Fudd Around and Find Out" is more than a sports podcast—it’s a fresh, relatable take on balancing ambition, friendship, and style in the public eye.

For full context and the most fun, be sure to check out the full episode!