Mom Around and Find Out w/ Sarah Strong

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Mom Around and Find Out w/ Sarah Strong"

Podcast: Fudd Around And Find Out
Host: Azzi Fudd (with Ashanti Plummer)
Episode Date: January 23, 2026
Guests: Sarah Strong (UConn basketball star), Sarah’s mom Allison, Azzi’s mom Katie

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Episode Overview

This episode spotlights family, origins, talent, and the journey of generational athletes. Host Azzi Fudd and co-host Ashanti Plummer welcome Sarah Strong—a standout UConn freshman and rising basketball star—along with both of their mothers, Allison and Katie. They discuss childhoods, family influence, navigating transitions, campus life, NIL deals, and share heartfelt and hilarious stories about growing up, competition, and motherhood.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Merch Hype and Season Excitement

• Ashanti shows off new Azzi Fudd merch, expressing excitement and high energy for the season.
• [02:43] Ashanti: “The AZ Buzz show. Get your tickets...I do not have any AZ merch. Like, when you gave me the jersey, that was it. I was like, this cannot be my life. I’m supposed to be representing.”
• Both hosts are enthusiastic about what’s ahead for UConn basketball in 2026.

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2. Getting to Know Sarah Strong

Childhood in Spain & Cultural Adaptability

• [06:30] Sarah: “10 years. In Spain.”
• Sarah was born in Madrid, Spain, growing up bilingual and bicultural. She describes Spain as “kind of like the US but just in Spanish” and believes her adaptable nature stems from frequent moves in her childhood.
• Fond memories: Watching and learning from her mom’s basketball practices at their club.
• [07:05] Sarah: “Going to watch my mom play for her club...I feel like that made me very adaptable as I got older.”

Transition to the US

• Challenges included learning English (Spanish was her first language), adjusting to US school culture (worried about ‘movie’ bullies), and missing some aspects of Spain, especially the community and weather.
• [07:29] Sarah: “I was scared I wasn’t gonna be able to understand, because like, Spanish was my first language...I was really scared that there was gonna, like, be a bully that was gonna, like, stuff me in the locker or something.”

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3. Life and Basketball Lessons from Mom

• Sarah’s mom, Allison, emphasized intentionality and physicality on the court.
• [09:38] Sarah: “She just always tells me to kind of be intentional about everything that I do on the court...She would bring the physicality first, so I’ll say that.”

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4. NIL Deals, Jordan Brand & Personal Talents

• [11:54] Sarah announces: a new NIL deal with Jordan Brand.
• [12:03] Sarah: “When I sat down and talked with them, it just really—they were really welcoming and felt like a family.”
• Sarah’s multi-talented: self-taught pianist and guitarist, Rubik’s cube solver, quick study in almost everything.
• [10:18] Azzi: “She taught herself how to play piano. She’s teaching herself guitar. Taught herself how to do a Rubik’s Cube.”

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5. Music, Vibes & Team Dynamics

• Fun banter about who controls the team playlist (Azzi accused of playing DaBaby non-stop; Sarah prefers NBA Youngboy pregame).
• Who has the worst music taste? Ash and Sarah Williams get called out for being “banned from the ox.”
• [19:00] Sarah: “Yeah, like the vibe. Like, I like NBA Youngboy before I play.”

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6. On-Court Chemistry, UConn Culture, and Coach Auriemma

• Sarah picked UConn for its tradition of greatness and legendary coaching staff, wanting to join the championship legacy.
• [17:55] Sarah: “I just really want to be part of winning, and I wanted to win, so came to UConn.”
• Favorite (sarcastic) Coach Auriemma quotes and the unique personalities within the UConn squad:
  • [17:23] Azzi: “You just had this, like, stank about you...all she does is, like, make faces like she’s judging you all the time.”

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7. Roommates, Trash Talking, and Food

• Sarah’s favorite road roommate? She pleads the fifth but likes everyone for different reasons.
• Admits to creative trash talk: “If our practice players...have a chip on their shoulder, I’m like, you need to calm it down. Like, this isn’t for you.” [21:27]
• Both tease each other about their quirks, culinary skills (Sarah’s “shy chef” grilled cheese mastery), and taste in food.

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8. Rapid Fire "This or That" Game (26:04 – 28:39)

• Sweet vs. Savory: Sarah & Ashanti prefer sweet, Azzi is savory.
• Bojangles vs. Cookout (North Carolina faves): Sarah = Cookout, Azzi & Ashanti (newbies) pick Bojangles.
• Early mornings or late nights? All three choose late nights.
• Home or away games: Both players prefer away games.
• Sneakers or slides: Sarah slides, Azzi & Ashanti sneakers.
• Beach or city: Sarah beach, Ashanti city.

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Mom-Squad Segment: Allison & Katie Join

Reflections on Raising Basketball Stars

• Both moms admit they don’t focus on the “generational talent” idea, but cherish the journey and opportunities for their daughters.
• [33:00] Allison: “I just think about her and her teammates just on this wonderful journey.”
• [33:33] Katie: “I look at AZ and see like the little 23-year-old...She’ll just always be my little girl. Watching her grow up, watching her have these life experiences...it’s really fun.”

Mom Trivia & Heartfelt Laughs (34:24 – 52:00)

• Favorite post-game meal:
  • Azzi: protein, veggies, and cottage cheese (running joke).
  • Sarah: “Panera. Probably.”
• Catchphrase:
  • Sarah: “She ate” or “bruh.”
  • Azzi: changes by audience.
• Biggest pet peeve:
  • Both moms: lack of urgency, lateness, not picking up after yourself.
• Favorite player:
  • Azzi: Nafisa Collier.
  • Sarah: Maya Moore.
• First big win:
  • Azzi: beating Bishop McNamara or winning gold with Team USA.
  • Sarah: Stepping over a defender after a game-winner or winning gold with Team USA 3x3.
• First big loss:
  • Azzi: Losing to Miami Country Day.
  • Sarah: Heartbreaking loss to USC, or losing to Khalees/IMG in her senior year.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [07:29] Sarah Strong (on moving to the US):
  “I was scared I wasn’t gonna be able to understand, because like, Spanish was my first language...I was really scared there was gonna...be a bully that was gonna, like, stuff me in the locker or something.”
• [09:38] Sarah Strong (on lessons from her mom):
  “She just always tells me to kind of be intentional about everything that I do on the court.”
• [11:54] Sarah Strong (on Jordan Brand NIL deal):
  “They were really welcoming and felt like a family. So I wanted to be part of it.”
• [17:23] Azzi Fudd (on first impressions):
  “All she does is like make faces like she’s judging you all the time.”
• [21:43] Azzi Fudd (on trash talking):
  “You put people in their place. You humble them...your insults are very creative and that’s something that I love about you.”
• [33:33] Katie (Azzi’s mom) (on being a parent):
  “Watching her grow up, watching her have these life experiences...it’s really fun to be on this and cheering her, Sarah, the entire team on.”
• [41:47] Allison (Sarah’s mom) (on reading):
  “She may or may not remember this, but I remember early on...she had one book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid...”
• [47:01] Sarah Strong (on first celebrity crush):
  “Zac Efron or Corbin Bleu. Is his name Chad? The curly hair...Troy’s friend.”

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Fun Details & Inside Jokes

• Ashanti reacts to Azzi’s cottage cheese obsession (ongoing running joke).
• Sarah’s early best friend in Madrid (“Cecilia, the other tallest girl in school”).
• Banter about Sarah’s “all teeth” (American Girl doll) and Azzi’s “creative insults.”
• Both daughters and moms roast and mock each other with love, showing their close bonds.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:16] – Show start, opening banter, merch reveal
• [05:36] – Sarah Strong intro & bio
• [06:30 – 10:07] – Childhood in Spain, family, transition stories
• [11:54 – 12:54] – Sarah’s Jordan Brand NIL story
• [16:25 – 18:21] – Sarah joins UConn, team culture
• [21:25] – Trash talking and team dynamics
• [26:04 – 28:39] – Rapid fire “This or That” game
• [32:17] – Moms join, parenting reflections and trivia game
• [34:24 – 52:00] – Extended moms’ trivia, family stories, childhood memories

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Tone & Style

• Warm, playful, and candid.
• The group’s chemistry is full of inside jokes, sibling-like teases, and honest reflections.
• The episode is a blend of inspirational moments, humorous anecdotes, and family flavor.

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Summary Takeaway

This episode is a celebration of family, resilience, heritage, and the vibrant personalities behind UConn women’s basketball. Sarah Strong’s unique story—growing up in Spain, learning from her basketball-playing mom, adapting to the US, and carving out her place at UConn—is at the center. The addition of Azzi and Sarah’s mothers provides deeper perspective on what it means to foster talent and character, with plenty of laughs and relatable parenting moments along the way.

Whether you’re a young athlete, a UConn fan, or simply enjoy wholesome sports content, this episode offers both heartfelt wisdom and genuine entertainment.

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End of Summary

Transcript

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[Nav Green]

Contains information subject to but not limited to personal takes, rumors, not so accurate stats, and plenty more. What's up, man? It's your boy, Nav Green from the Broken Play Podcast. Look, it's the end of the season. The playoffs are here. Guess what? It ain't the end of your season. You can always tune in with Broken Play Podcast with Nav Green on the Black Effect Podcast Network. Not a team who ain't going to the playoffs. The Chief. It's time to rebuild. Listen to Broken Play with Nav Green from the Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast.

[Az Fudd]

Whether it is getting swatted or just hateful messages online, there is a lot of harm in even just reading the comments.

[Dr. Joy Harden Bradford]

That's cybersecurity expert Camille Stewart Gloucester on the Therapy for Black Girls podcast. Every season is a chance to grow, and the Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is here to walk with you. I'm Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, and each week we dive into real conversations that help you move with more clarity and confidence. This episode, we're breaking down what really happens to your information online and how to protect yourself with intention. Listen to Therapy for Black Girls on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Spencer Graves]

A man with down syndrome tries the.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Impossible, the grand slam in turkey hunting.

[Spencer Graves]

4:53 hits. We're legal, shooting light. And he gives us this one last chust.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Ow.

[Spencer Graves]

And he pitches off. And when he pitches off, he flies right into the gun barrel. I said to the cameraman, do you have him? He said, shoot him. I said, justin, shoot. You can download this episode and others from Lines and Tines with Spencer Graves on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Az Fudd]

Hey, everyone, welcome back to another episode of FUD around and find out. I'm here with my girl, Ashanti. Ashanti, what's up? Hey, girl.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I'm so excited to be back with you. I've been waiting to show you what I got.

[Az Fudd]

What'd you get.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I got something that I cannot wait to wear at your games. But I did bring it out for today.

[Az Fudd]

A little.

[Ashanti Plummer]

A little bow. Hold on, let me show you.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, gosh.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yes, baby. The AZ Buzz show. Get your tickets. I have been waiting. I do not have any AZ merch. Like, when you gave me the jersey, that was it. I was like, this cannot be my life. I'm supposed to be representing. And now I've been hooked up to the nil store. I have this and then I have another fire piece. This is already out now, if you're watching this. So if you don't got it, I'm confused. It should be sold out. Go do your big ones.

[Az Fudd]

But, like, you don't have to. You don't. You really don't need to listen to. But you do.

[Ashanti Plummer]

If you want to match with me representing az, go ahead and get it. Doesn't it look so fabulous? Yes. Thank you.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, gosh, Ashanti, it looks great on you.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Thank you. It's fire. Let me tell you something. There's some merch that gives less. You know what I'm saying? Just gives less. So you have fire merch. It's fun to wear. We gonna style it. The other one has your face on it.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, gosh.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I'm definitely going to, like, do a little something. Something might put some diamonds and sparkles on it because you know me, you know me. I'm not a minimalist.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, you're quite extra.

[Ashanti Plummer]

And we'll be that. Thank you very much. And I am that when it comes to my girls. Anyways, how are you, darling?

[Az Fudd]

I'm great. Things are really good here. So I'm excited. I'm excited for today's episode. I'm excited for the season. What's coming up? Um, just excited for life. Excited for life.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I mean, you guys look great. I've been super. Listen, if I can't show up in person, I'm setting alarms, making sure I watch online to support.

[Az Fudd]

Thank you.

[Ashanti Plummer]

You guys are fun to watch. And we're really getting into the thick of it. You know, it's 2026. We're in the new year conference play.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

And wishing you the best of luck for the rest of your season.

[Az Fudd]

Thank you. Of course, darling.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Let me tell you something. You know who we have coming up today?

[Az Fudd]

We have a very exciting. A baby goat joining us.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Baby goat. Let me tell you some of her stats. I'm just gonna read em off. Ready? Freshman record holder for rebounds, 356 of them things. Ranked number two for UConn freshmen in points. Guess who she's behind? The one and only Ms. Maya Moore.

[Az Fudd]

Sounds about right.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Number two for UConn freshmen in assists and steals. And the NCAA record holder for for most points in an NCAA tournament by a freshman. Come on. And that is just her freshman year, baby. Sophomore year, she's already setting records and going off. So tell us, who is our special guest?

[Az Fudd]

Our special guest is Sarah Strong. Woo.

[Ashanti Plummer]

That's crazy, right?

[Az Fudd]

Sarah Strong, welcome to the P.O.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, so we're so excited to have you, girl.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Thank you.

[Az Fudd]

It is such an honor to have you. I'm like, we're talking to greatness right now.

[Ashanti Plummer]

The presence of a legend.

[Az Fudd]

Listeners, you better don't take this episode for granted. This is special.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Watch it real slow. Soak it in.

[Sarah Strong]

Okay.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. So I think that we should start the episode, getting to know Sarah. And something that I think is super interesting is just your childhood and, like, growing up in Spain, being fluent in Spanish like that, those are. Things are so cool, and I feel like they're not talked fun enough. So I think we should start there.

[Sarah Strong]

Okay.

[Capital One Announcer]

Period.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. So can you talk a little bit about how long did you live in Spain?

[Sarah Strong]

10 years. In Spain.

[Ashanti Plummer]

You were born there?

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, in Madrid.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Spanish Mommy. What was that like?

[Sarah Strong]

I mean, it wasn't anything, like, special. It's kind of like the US but just in Spanish. I mean, it was cool being able to, I don't know, move around a lot as a kid. I feel like that made me very adaptable as I got older, if that makes sense. So I like that.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Do you have any fun memories from growing up in Spain?

[Sarah Strong]

Going to watch my mom play for her club. Like, I would practice, and then I would sit around and watch her practice because we play for the same club, so being able to learn from her was really cool also.

[Ashanti Plummer]

That's, like, legendary. Does that happen often? Like, I play for the same club as my amazing mother.

[Az Fudd]

What was the transition like? What was the differences between schools when you came to the U.S. the transition.

[Sarah Strong]

For me was, I would say, kind of difficult.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

I was just.

[Sarah Strong]

I didn't know what to expect moving to the U.S. i was really nervous. Like, I was scared I wasn't going to be able to understand because, like, Spanish was my first language. So I think moving here was. I don't know, it was gonna be hard for me to, like, read and comprehend and. I don't know, I was really scared that there was gonna be, like, a bully. Like, I watched a lot of movies in Spain about, like, US Schools, and I was scared, like, there was gonna, like, be a bully that was gonna, like, stuff me in the locker or something.

[Az Fudd]

Was there a bully that stuck?

[Ashanti Plummer]

That's. That's our reputation.

[Az Fudd]

No one took your lunch on this.

[Ashanti Plummer]

What were you watching? What were you watching?

[Sarah Strong]

I mean, like, kind of same. Same things here.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Just in Spanish.

[Az Fudd]

Wait, that's actually really crazy to think that, like, your school was completely in Spanish. That I didn't even realize that, like.

[Sarah Strong]

English was a required class. Like, instead of. We didn't take Spanish, we took English. Like.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, and reversed.

[Sarah Strong]

But, like, it was. It was like a core class. Like, in Spain, instead of. Okay, here, for example, we take, like, English, like, language, art, whatever. In Spain, it would be English instead of, like, Spanish. Like.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, okay.

[Sarah Strong]

So, like, English was, like, a requirement. Like, everyone. Everyone knew English spoke English.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So you moved to the United States. Where did you live?

[Sarah Strong]

I moved to North Carolina.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, so what's that, like, different than Connecticut. I know that. Yeah.

[Sarah Strong]

The weather's a lot nicer. I like the South. I miss everything.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, Southern belle.

[Az Fudd]

What's the best part about being in the South? Being in North Carolina.

[Sarah Strong]

Bojangles. I don't know. I really like the humidity. Like, here, it's so dry and windy. It's just buns. I go home, yo.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, fair. That's fair.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Why North Carolina? Did your mom play out there or something?

[Sarah Strong]

I think my grandparents were living there at the time, and we wanted to be close to them, so I just figured they wanted to be close.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So we were talking about your mommy growing up, watching your mom play. Are there any things that she taught you that have really shown up for you this season?

[Sarah Strong]

I don't know. She just always tells me to kind of be intentional about everything that I do on the court. And, yeah, I feel like when she played, she was always very physical, kind of, like, aggressive. She wouldn't let. I don't know, people kind of bump her and stuff like that. She would bring the physicality first, so I'll say that.

[Dr. Joy Harden Bradford]

Okay.

[Az Fudd]

I love when your mom is courtside. It's my favorite.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Courtside baddies.

[Az Fudd]

She is a courtside baddie.

[Sarah Strong]

No.

[Az Fudd]

Fun fact. Sarah's good at absolutely everything that she tries. That is so true. And she's also the fastest learner at everything.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Give me some examples.

[Az Fudd]

Did you teach yourself how to play piano as well?

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, so she taught herself how to play piano. She's teaching herself how to play guitar. Taught herself how to do a Rubik's Cube.

[Ashanti Plummer]

You taught yourself how to do A Rubik's Cube?

[Sarah Strong]

I mean, no. I like, watch the video. Like, it's not teaching myself.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, but it's still like, you learn that on your own.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Girl, you took the time. And let me tell you something. Me and that Rubik's Cube will never go together. Never. I ain't got it. You may be a little genius.

[Az Fudd]

No, she really is. We're gonna start a band, Baby Genius.

[Ashanti Plummer]

What's the band name?

[Az Fudd]

Oh, what's our band name?

[Ashanti Plummer]

I love it.

[Sarah Strong]

Who's in the band?

[Ashanti Plummer]

You're gonna play guitar.

[Az Fudd]

You're gonna teach me how to play piano. KK's gonna be the dancer. And singer Sarah Williams can also be a dancer.

[Sarah Strong]

Sarah could not dance. She can't sing either. I really don't know.

[Az Fudd]

What's Kelis gonna do?

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yeah, Hype man. Rap.

[Az Fudd]

Duh. Kelis will be.

[Sarah Strong]

Ew. You're welcome.

[Az Fudd]

Sorry.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So what would your band name be?

[Az Fudd]

We're taking requests or. Not requests. Suggestions. We're taking suggestions. So if you have a good. Any ideas, drop it in the comments.

[Sarah Strong]

You, me, kk, Khalees, Sarah.

[Az Fudd]

I feel like we can find a role for everyone. But right now it's like, just.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

That's it.

[Az Fudd]

That's the five people.

[Sarah Strong]

Kaylee can dance.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

We gotta add Kyle in there.

[Sarah Strong]

I'm like an exception in our band.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Let's.

[Az Fudd]

Let's.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Quick little pivot. So we recently saw that you signed an Nil deal with Jordan Brand.

[Sarah Strong]

I did, yes.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Let's talk about it.

[Sarah Strong]

Thanks.

[Az Fudd]

Congratulations.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Congratulations.

[Sarah Strong]

Thank you. Thank you.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yes. What made you go with Jordan?

[Sarah Strong]

I mean, I've always liked Michael Jordan a lot, and I wear Jordans. Used to wear Jordans growing up some. And I don't know, when I sat down and talked with them, it just really. They were really welcoming and felt like a family. So I wanted to be part of it.

[Az Fudd]

And we need to talk about how good you looked in your announcement pictures. And dance. The campaign. Incredible.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Girl, it was given.

[Sarah Strong]

Thank you.

[Az Fudd]

I almost went out and bought some Jordan stuff after that.

[Sarah Strong]

All right.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I love Jordan. I love Jordan girls.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

So go ahead.

[Ashanti Plummer]

When you drop some, be like, yep, I need that nine and a half.

[Az Fudd]

And when we get that Jordan, Sarah, strong pe. I'm gonna need one of those, please.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yes, please. Add me on your list. All the colorways.

[Az Fudd]

Okay? Oh, for sure.

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[Nav Green]

This show contains information subject to but not limited to personal takes, rumors, not so accurate stats, and plenty more. What's up man? This your boy Nav Green from the Broken Play Podcast. Look, it's the end of the season. The playoffs are here. But guess what? It ain't the end of your season. You can always tune in with Broken Play podcast with Nav Green on the Black Effect Podcast Network. Another team who ain't going to the playoffs. The Chiefs.

[Spencer Graves]

What's a wrap?

[Nav Green]

It's time to rebuild. Who your MVP right now then Drake.

[Spencer Graves]

May up there, Josh Allen up there still. Oh, my boy Matthew Stafford.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Where did Bo Nicks at?

[Spencer Graves]

He ain't too far behind.

[Ashanti Plummer]

He did all this talking.

[Spencer Graves]

What Matthew Stafford is doing statistically, bro, is crazy.

[Nav Green]

Bro, you know I ain't no Josh Allen fan, but Matthew Stafford got better weapon.

[Spencer Graves]

Caleb Williams hey, he should be in that conversation.

[Ashanti Plummer]

In what conversation?

[Nav Green]

He should be in it. Listen to Broken Play with Nav Green from the Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast.

[Dr. Joy Harden Bradford]

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[Az Fudd]

Us, we are in a divisive time where our comments are weaponized against us. And so what we find is a lot of Black women are standing up and smelling speaking out because they feel the brunt of the pain.

[Dr. Joy Harden Bradford]

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[Spencer Graves]

Like if we're on the air here and I literally have my contract here and I'm looking at, you know, as soon as I sign this, I'm gonna get a seven figure check. I've Told them I won't be wor working here in two weeks. From the underground clubs that shaped global music to the pastors and creatives who built the cultural empire, the Atlanta Is podcast uncovers the stories behind one of the most influential cities in the world. The thing I love about Atlanta is that it's a city of hustlers, man. Each episode explores a different chapter of Atlanta's rise, featuring conversations with ludicrous Will Packer, Pastor Jamal Bryant, DJ Drama, and more. The full series is available. Available to listen to now. I really just had never experienced anything like what was going on in the city as far as, like, you know, seeing so many young, black, affluent creatives in all walks of life. The church had dwindled almost to nothing.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

And God said, this is your assignment.

[Sarah Strong]

And that's, like, how you know, like, okay.

[Spencer Graves]

Oh, you from Atlanta for real. I ain't got to say too much.

[Sarah Strong]

I'm Grady, baby. Shut up.

[Spencer Graves]

Listen to Atlanta is on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you. You get your podcast.

[Ashanti Plummer]

All right, so let's talk a little bit of UConn. UConn basketball. Sarah, what was your first impression of Az?

[Sarah Strong]

My first impression of Az. She was really, like, quiet. Like, she didn't really. I didn't really feel like I talked to you that much last year.

[Az Fudd]

We were literally roommates on trips.

[Sarah Strong]

But, like, I'm saying, like, in the beginning, obviously, later, I'm saying in the beginning, like, I don't feel like I talk to you, like, that much.

[Az Fudd]

No. Yeah, we didn't talk. Didn't really talk to anyone that much anyways.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, she was just really quiet, kind of little shy girl. Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So both of y' all two shy girlies?

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, she's a shy girly. I didn't really like you at first.

[Sarah Strong]

She didn't like everyone.

[Az Fudd]

I was like, I don't know about this girl. She's quiet. All she does is, like, make faces like she's judging you all the time. But now that, like, I know that it's kind of your personality, like, I get it, but before, and I didn't know you, it was just like, you're silently judging, and I just. You just had this, like, stank about you.

[Sarah Strong]

Stank.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Like, she's joking.

[Sarah Strong]

No, she's not. She always says she doesn't like people. Like, you said that about Kiki.

[Az Fudd]

She was annoying. About who else?

[Sarah Strong]

Morgan. Morgan was annoying.

[Ashanti Plummer]

It's okay. She's also said about Khalees.

[Az Fudd]

She.

[Ashanti Plummer]

It's.

[Az Fudd]

It's Khalees. Is still annoying. I don't like her.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I know.

[Sarah Strong]

It's a lot easier.

[Ashanti Plummer]

She loves that bad. We know that's her.

[Az Fudd]

I do whatever. And then I look to her face.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, Sarah, why'd you pick UConn?

[Sarah Strong]

I picked UConn because I. Well, obviously my favorite players played there, and I wanted to be coached by Coach Auriemma and his coaching staff. And I just like. I don't know, I like all the winning, and I really wanted to be part of it. And I saw like. Well, actually, no, I'm not gonna say that. I'm gonna say I saw KK going there, but that really didn't influence me. I don't know. I just really want to be part of winning, and I wanted to win, so came to UConn.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Makes sense to me.

[Az Fudd]

Speaking of coach, what's your favorite coach quote?

[Sarah Strong]

Like, when he's angry and he's like. No, seriously.

[Az Fudd]

Seriously. What was that?

[Sarah Strong]

Huh? What was that? When he opened his mouth. What's my favorite?

[Az Fudd]

I like the mouth open ones.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, my gosh. Okay, so, sir, if AZ is on the Ox, right? You're traveling team trip. What kind of vibe are we getting the baby?

[Sarah Strong]

Like, she's been playing dababy non stop.

[Az Fudd]

That's not me on ox.

[Sarah Strong]

Oh, it's not?

[Ashanti Plummer]

No.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Who is it?

[Sarah Strong]

That. Is it kk?

[Az Fudd]

I used to like the baby, but you.

[Sarah Strong]

You've told her that you like the baby or something, and AZ wants the baby non stop.

[Az Fudd]

That is. Okay.

[Sarah Strong]

The baby.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, but he has some bangers, so.

[Sarah Strong]

Okay, but like, you were on all.

[Az Fudd]

Scissors, and you're sitting there going bar.

[Sarah Strong]

For bar while we're trying to live.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Like he turns me up.

[Az Fudd]

There's no way all SZA's not gonna turn you up before practice.

[Sarah Strong]

I don't listen to scissors before practice.

[Az Fudd]

I know, but if you were on Ox, that's what you would put on.

[Sarah Strong]

I wouldn't though.

[Az Fudd]

What would you put?

[Ashanti Plummer]

What would you put?

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, like the vibe. Like, I like NBA Youngboy when I before I play. Okay.

[Az Fudd]

Is he the one that's I thought was a bad bleep? I don't want to.

[Sarah Strong]

That's n choppo. You know who NBA Youngboy is.

[Az Fudd]

I know, but I don't remember which one is which.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, what teammate are we not letting on the Ox?

[Az Fudd]

Ash.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, respectfully, I love Ash, but no.

[Az Fudd]

Pregame or pre practice music or Gandhi.

[Ashanti Plummer]

What Candy be listening to?

[Sarah Strong]

Like, underground. Oh, alternative music.

[Az Fudd]

She loves pnd Part.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Part next door.

[Capital One Announcer]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay.

[Sarah Strong]

Oh, I'm sorry. Or Sarah. I don't like her African music. No, no, no, no, no. Nothing wrong with Amy. I just, like, I'm her. I live with her, and I hear.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Like, afrobeats all the time.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, like, all the time. I'm like, I need a break. Like, I just need a break.

[Az Fudd]

But that's all right.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So more teammate questions. Which teammate is your favorite roommate on the road?

[Az Fudd]

Answer wisely.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Other than Az. There we go. There we go.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, I'm your favorite.

[Sarah Strong]

My favorite. I don't know. I like. I like all of them. I feel like they both. I mean, they both. They all, like, bring something different. I don't know. It's like, I live with Sarah. I'm going to Sarah. So it's like loud music. That's all I have to kind of get past. But I kind of like. I kind of like everyone. I don't know.

[Az Fudd]

But when we're roommates, you get to cuddle.

[Sarah Strong]

We've yet to cuddle. We have never cuddled before.

[Az Fudd]

Next trip, we're cuddling our bet. Well, one of the questions we have is which teammate is most likely to talk trash? And I just wanted to publicly announce that Sarah Strong is a trash talker.

[Sarah Strong]

I don't think so.

[Az Fudd]

You are.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I'm not.

[Sarah Strong]

I only talk when someone talks to me. Yeah. Like, and if our practice players are not going to say any names, are doing a little too much, and they have a chip on their shoulder for some reason, I'm like, you need to calm it down. Like, this isn't for you.

[Az Fudd]

Like, you put people in their place. I mean, like, you humble them, which is like, I feel like you're a very creative trash talker. And even just in life and in general, like, your insults are very creative, and that's something that I love about you.

[Sarah Strong]

Thank you.

[Az Fudd]

You're welcome.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Did she say something creative to you, Az, and made you be like, I respect it. Yes, but we don't have to say it.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Stop.

[Az Fudd]

I want to know. Go ahead, tell them. Go ahead and tell them. I mean, it's not, like, a bad thing.

[Sarah Strong]

It is not. And it's.

[Az Fudd]

It's true.

[Ashanti Plummer]

It is.

[Sarah Strong]

I say that. Well, like, I saw a TikTok about American girl at all teeth, and I tell Az all the time that she has American girl doll teeth, and there's nothing wrong with that.

[Az Fudd]

And now I'm not going to show my teeth.

[Sarah Strong]

You've been up. Your mother's been like this the whole time.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, well, I do. I just like something I'd never heard before. So thanks. What's your favorite place that you've traveled to for basketball? What do you mean? You played tingley.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I haven't been anywhere.

[Az Fudd]

Born in Spain, lived in Madrid.

[Sarah Strong]

I mean, I'm not gonna say Spain. That's obviously, like, good, but I like Hungary. Yeah, it's very different. The food's kind of nasty, but I kind of like the area that we were in when we played three on three, so it was cool.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Speaking of the food, who would you least trust? Trust the least to pick the dinner spot on your team, if that's hard or easier. One would be, who would you trust who has really good taste in food?

[Sarah Strong]

I really don't know. Like, who would you say they have, like, KK is always, like, knowing some, like, TikTok food spot.

[Az Fudd]

That's true.

[Sarah Strong]

So I'll say kk.

[Az Fudd]

Sarah cooks a little. She's got a little chef in her.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Would you be cooking girl?

[Sarah Strong]

Nothing really.

[Az Fudd]

Didn't you make steak recently?

[Sarah Strong]

That was, like, a while ago. But, like, it's steak. Anyone can make a steak.

[Ashanti Plummer]

No. No, they cannot.

[Az Fudd]

Not anyone. You've cooked other things. All right, whatever. You want to be a shy chef.

[Sarah Strong]

I'm not really my chef. A shy chef like Yana.

[Az Fudd]

Can you cook for me one day? Oh, yeah.

[Sarah Strong]

I'll make you a sandwich or something.

[Az Fudd]

Okay.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Never mind.

[Sarah Strong]

A grilled cheese.

[Az Fudd]

If you had to describe our team's personality based on how we play, how would you describe it?

[Sarah Strong]

I really don't know. Like, sometimes locked in, sometimes not. Like, when we're. Like, when we're locked in, like, we're good. Like, we all look like you know what we're doing, but when we're not, it's just like.

[Az Fudd]

And like today.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, that's a good example. Yeah, like, today's, like, no, Just kind of a mess.

[Az Fudd]

It's okay to have an off day, though. Like, we're just gonna come back and try again tomorrow.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, like, we were making.

[Az Fudd]

Don't be locked in.

[Sarah Strong]

We're saving up for.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sarah, if you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you play? Or if it's not a sport, what would you do?

[Az Fudd]

Be a theater kid.

[Sarah Strong]

Ooh, no. Like, what? Why would I be a theater kid?

[Az Fudd]

That's like. No, you're just very creative. I could see you being, like, artsy. Like, creative instruments. You are creative, though. Okay, whatever. Then what would you be, sport?

[Sarah Strong]

I would play hockey. Tennis. I like tennis.

[Az Fudd]

Or soccer, esports.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, my God.

[Sarah Strong]

No, that's actually, like. No, not for me. I would play tennis.

[Az Fudd]

You Would have some power behind that.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, like my.

[Az Fudd]

Would you grunt and stuff?

[Sarah Strong]

No, that's not for me.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, Sarah, so you play piano, guitar. What other random talents most people don't know you have? Can you sing?

[Az Fudd]

She can dance, though.

[Sarah Strong]

Az can sing.

[Az Fudd]

Shut up.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I've been waiting. Sarah, please make her sing.

[Az Fudd]

I cannot sing.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sarah, make her hit a note. Sarah, I've been trying. I've been trying.

[Sarah Strong]

Ew. Like Disney songs.

[Az Fudd]

I cannot say. She's trolling. Just because I do sing doesn't mean I can't sing. Anyway, Sarah's a really good dancer.

[Sarah Strong]

No, I'm not.

[Az Fudd]

What else?

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sarah, come on. What's a random talent? People don't know.

[Sarah Strong]

I really do.

[Ashanti Plummer]

You draw?

[Sarah Strong]

No, I can't draw for anything that's not mine. That's about it.

[Az Fudd]

Well, those are.

[Ashanti Plummer]

That's a lot. Yeah, that's still a lot.

[Az Fudd]

I have no more questions for her.

[Ashanti Plummer]

All right, bet. Let's get right into some rapid fire. This or that. You guys, I'm gonna ask you something. You tell me which one you prefer. We gonna go quick, and we gonna be done. You ready? First one. Sweet or savory snacks? Which one we going with?

[Sarah Strong]

I would say sweet.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sweet for me too.

[Az Fudd]

Depends on my mood. So right now I'm gonna say savory.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay. I thought you'd say savory because. Cottage cheese, but, you know.

[Az Fudd]

Next.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Bojangles or cookout.

[Sarah Strong]

Oh, my God.

[Az Fudd]

Are those your favorites from North Carolina?

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yeah, these are restaurants. Because I surely did not know what cookout is.

[Sarah Strong]

Like a fast food, I guess, like a drive through. Like, you just order. Like, it literally looks like you got food. Like, at a cookout, like in a ticket box or something.

[Az Fudd]

Is it barbecue or just.

[Sarah Strong]

No, it's like burgers, hot dogs, like fries, corn dogs. Yeah, it's obviously unhealthy, but I don't know. Like, I can't. I can't decide.

[Az Fudd]

You have to pick one. I'm going. Bojangles. I've never had cookout.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I've never had cookout either. So. Bojangles.

[Sarah Strong]

I'm gonna go.

[Az Fudd]

Dude, it sounds like you want to say cookout.

[Sarah Strong]

I do want to say cookout because they have, like, cheer wine and stuff like that. Like.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, so pick it up.

[Sarah Strong]

I'll say cookout. Like late night cookout.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay. Early mornings or late nights?

[Az Fudd]

Early mornings, late nights, late night. Cuddle sesh with Sarah. Strong.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, my gosh. Late nights. Text or facetime?

[Sarah Strong]

I feel like it depends with who.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Like, that's fair. That's fair.

[Sarah Strong]

How do we FaceTime?

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yeah, I'm a FaceTimer.

[Az Fudd]

Neither.

[Sarah Strong]

You don't really respond at this point.

[Az Fudd]

In my life neither.

[Ashanti Plummer]

She said she gonna be better, y'.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

All.

[Az Fudd]

I am gonna be better.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay. Home or away games?

[Sarah Strong]

I kind of like away games.

[Az Fudd]

I like away games.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, well, I like to attend your home games. Sneakers or slides?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Slides.

[Az Fudd]

Sneakers.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sneakers, for sure. It's okay, Sarah.

[Sarah Strong]

Like Uggs. Like, that's slides.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I didn't even think about that. But they got the little, you know, thing on the bag.

[Az Fudd]

It's like a slip on, though. It's more of a zip on.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sport mode. You know what I'm saying? Now it's the sneaker. Beach or city? Oof.

[Sarah Strong]

Beach.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Jinx city. You know, resident New Yorker. All right, that's all we got. That's the end of that game. Rapid fire. Sarah, you're the best. Thank you.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Thank you.

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[Nav Green]

This show contains information subject to but not limited to personal takes, rumors, not so accurate stats, and plenty more. What's up, man? This your boy, Nav Green from the Broken Play podcast. Look, it's the end of the season. The playoffs are here. But guess what? It ain't the end of your season. You can always tune in with Broken Play Podcast with Nav Green on the Black Effect Podcast Network. Another team who ain't going to the playoffs. The Chiefs.

[Spencer Graves]

What's a wrap?

[Nav Green]

It's time to rebuild. Who? Your MVP right now, then?

[Spencer Graves]

Drake May up there, Josh Allen up there still. Oh, my boy Matthew Stafford. Nick said he ain't too far behind.

[Ashanti Plummer]

He did all this talking.

[Spencer Graves]

What Matthew Stafford is doing statistically, bro, is crazy.

[Nav Green]

Bro, you know I ain't no Josh Allen fan, but Matthew Stafford got better web. Caleb Williams.

[Spencer Graves]

Hey, he should be in that conversation.

[Ashanti Plummer]

In what conversation?

[Nav Green]

He should be in it. Listen to Broken Play with Nav Green from the Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or whatever.

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[Az Fudd]

Us, we are in a divisive time where our comments are weaponized against us. And so what we find is a lot of black women are standing up and speaking out because they feel the brunt of the pain.

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[Spencer Graves]

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[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

And God said, this is your assignment.

[Sarah Strong]

And that's like how you know, like, okay.

[Spencer Graves]

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[Sarah Strong]

I'm Grady, baby.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Shut up.

[Spencer Graves]

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[Ashanti Plummer]

All right, you guys, we're gonna get into our fun and games and we have some special guests, don't we, Az?

[Az Fudd]

We have some very special guest today. Joining us, we have both of our moms, Ms. Salison and Katie.

[Ashanti Plummer]

We are so glad to have you guys.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Thanks for having us.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

I'm excited to be here. I know.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, I have one question before we get into the fun, both of you, how does it feel to know that you birth Generational talents. This is a rare experience that you guys both share.

[Sarah Strong]

You want to go first.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Don't be in a rush. To answer. Don't be in a rush.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

I don't really, I don't really think about it in those terms. Hush, Sarah. I don't really think about it in those terms. I'm just kind of proud to be on the, on the journey with her, to be able to, to watch and have her experience the game of basketball the way that she is because it's a wonderful game, it opens a lot of doors and all that stuff. So I don't really think about the generational part. I just think about her and her teammates just on this wonderful journey.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, Miss Katie.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I would say I'm along that same line, so definitely don't look at it that way. I look at AZ and see like the little 23 year old that, you know, with the cute little curls and just the goofy little kid that's like, I can't get past that. She'll just always be my little girl. So watching her grow up, watching her having these life experiences and like Allison said, having opportunities through basketball that open doors, that open the world to her, it's really fun to be on this and to be there cheering her, Sarah, the entire team on. Also, I think we get a different perspective from when we were playing from the parent side of we get to now enjoy and hang out with each other. We've made more friends and have this wonderful group that, that we can call family as well. So as much as the kids get along and they have fun together, we're having that same kind of fun, if not a little more on the sidelines.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So we have a mom trivia game and I'm going to ask you guys questions and you're going to answer to the best of your abilities. It's going to be light and easy, ladies. All right, first one, Katie, what is AZ's go to post game meal?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I don't know that she has a go to post game meal. Just something healthy, some protein, some lean carbs, like a vegetable or something. Not bread, nuts, Anything fried? Yeah, maybe. I mean, if it was ideal, something with cottage cheese in it.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Az, I'd agree.

[Az Fudd]

I mean, I would say what we get for post game meal if I got to choose wouldn't be what I'm what we have to eat. So I feel like if I could choose I would definitely get like some protein, veggies and cottage cheese, but that's not available. So. What do you mean, girl?

[Ashanti Plummer]

You and Cottage cheese. I can't. But anyways. Ms. Allison, what's Sarah's go to post game meal?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

This is by choice or this is what's provided.

[Ashanti Plummer]

We're gonna say choice. Like, we're gonna say choice.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

What would she choose? I'm gonna go with Panera Bread. Maybe.

[Sarah Strong]

I do like Panera.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Chipotle.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

You're right.

[Sarah Strong]

With Panera.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Okay. I'm gonna go with something from. From Panera Bread.

[Az Fudd]

Sarah.

[Sarah Strong]

Panera, Probably. Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Okay.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. All right, next one. Allison, you're gonna go first. What is Sarah's number one catchphrase?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Catchphrase? Does it include bruh girl? Whatever it is, it's going to include bruh or girl in it. I would say. Okay.

[Az Fudd]

A side eye.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Yeah, definitely. Definitely. Yeah. I would say more a facial expression than actual verbally expressing something. Facial expression plus bruh.

[Az Fudd]

Sarah, you're about to say it.

[Sarah Strong]

She ate.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, she ate that. Okay. Ding, ding, ding. Ms. Katie, az's number one catchphrase.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I don't know what number one catchphrase. I think she goes in. I don't know, like, varies in what she says. I don't know that it's one thing.

[Az Fudd]

I'd say it changes.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Yeah. And depending on the audience.

[Ashanti Plummer]

That's fair. That's fair. I don't know what we would. Is that a point? Is that not a point, Az?

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, I mean, I would say this. This is a hard question because I don't really. The time I spend around them, I don't think they hear my go to sayings. Like, I feel like Sarah would know better, but. So I seem to get a pass.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, I'm switching this one. Y' all ready? Sarah? Az, I got a question about your mamas. Okay.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Uh.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, Sarah, what's your mom's biggest pet peeve?

[Sarah Strong]

No sense of urgency. Not being on time, not being clean. Oh, yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

She said pet peeves with an S.

[Sarah Strong]

She doesn't like when I lay on the couch and leave the pillows. Like, not in the same order that they were in before. She doesn't like shoes in her house. Just.

[Ashanti Plummer]

She had to get this off her chest. She had to get this off her chest.

[Sarah Strong]

Just not picking up after yourself, not being on time. Did I say that already?

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Oh, well, you don't have to. You generally have been a person who's not ever been late. Like, you wake up before your alarm, for sure. The other stuff we've had, we've evolved. Let's just put it that way.

[Sarah Strong]

Okay.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah. Especially not being clean. You should probably work on that a little more.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, my goodness. Anyways, Az, she for real. Go ahead, hit her with the bra, the side eyebrows.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Exactly.

[Sarah Strong]

She knows she's projecting, so I'm not even gonna worry about her.

[Az Fudd]

My mom is. Pet peeves.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Good pivot.

[Az Fudd]

Definitely peeves. Oh, pet peeves.

[Ashanti Plummer]

We said one, and she went off. She went off?

[Az Fudd]

Yeah. I don't know if I'm gonna eat like Sarah, but definitely lack of sense of urgency. I'd say that's a big one for her. And there's the long list, but, Ms. Katie, that's rude. What do you mean? It's true. People not listening. Specifically the boys.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

All the stuff you should be doing normally.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. Smacking, chewing. Loud.

[Ashanti Plummer]

She's like. She's like, existing. Breathing.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

No, you can breathe. Just don't be obnoxious. It's a simple equation.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So she was correct in her.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

I mean, yeah.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Sense of urgency. Life's busy. You gotta get to spot to spot, and you're late. That's the problem. It's rude.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay. All right, back to the moms. Katie, you gonna go first. What is AZ's favorite player or who is not what? Who is AZ's favorite player?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Are we cheating other than Sarah Strong?

[Ashanti Plummer]

Are we cheating other than Sarah Strong?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I would say, I think at this point, maybe Nafisa Collier would be my guess.

[Az Fudd]

Correct. Okay.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Allison, who is Sarah's favorite player?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

I'm gonna go with Maya Moore. If I can't say mom, honestly, then I'm gonna say Maya Moore.

[Sarah Strong]

Girl.

[Az Fudd]

I know.

[Capital One Announcer]

That's right.

[Sarah Strong]

It's Maya.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Didn't you say that was one of the sayings, girl?

[Sarah Strong]

Because, like, what?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

I know her.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Was she right? Sarah?

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, she was.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I mean, I feel like Maya is, like, everyone's favorite player, and then there's everyone else.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Right? I'd agree with that.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Ooh. Okay, this is going to be quite a question. Ms. Katie, I'm going to start with you. What's az's favorite book?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Oh, geez. I have no clue. Favorite book of all time. She reads a lot of books, so I have no clue.

[Capital One Announcer]

I.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

My favorite.

[Capital One Announcer]

Not.

[Az Fudd]

Not.

[Ashanti Plummer]

They are gagged.

[Az Fudd]

I want to know what's so funny.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Right? I'm gonna get to y'.

[Az Fudd]

All.

[Ashanti Plummer]

She gonna be like, sarah don't read.

[Sarah Strong]

That's what she's gonna continue. No, no, I'm not gonna say.

[Ashanti Plummer]

It's gonna be like Dr. Seuss. All right, I'm sorry. Go ahead. Katie.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Sarah Strong]

I don't know.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I have no clue.

[Capital One Announcer]

What her favorite.

[Sarah Strong]

Oh, man.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

She reads so many books.

[Az Fudd]

That's fair.

[Ashanti Plummer]

What's your favorite book? A. Mm.

[Az Fudd]

I'd say one of my recent favorites. Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Yep.

[Az Fudd]

I'm supposed to.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I'm supposed to read that. You and Malika have tasked me. Malika Andrews have tasked me with that book. All right, Allison, what is Sarah's favorite book?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Can I share why we're. While we're chuckling.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Please, please share. Absolutely. Share with the class.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

She may or may not remember this, but I remember early on, when we were trying to introduce Sarah to reading, she had one book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. And, you know, we would constantly ask, hey, you reading? And that would be, like, her go to book for a long time. Like, a long. Like, I'm still reading this book. Still reading this book. So. Yeah, can't be that right now. I. I don't know. I'm gonna. I don't know what her favorite book is. I'm just gonna guess and say the Bible.

[Sarah Strong]

I don't know.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I know that's right.

[Az Fudd]

Amen.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I know that's right.

[Sarah Strong]

Okay, number one, she doesn't think I read. And I literally started reading when I went to college. Like.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, she actually does.

[Sarah Strong]

I finish. I actually finished a book recently.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, what book?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Girl, what book you started when you went to college?

[Sarah Strong]

No, this is my second one. Thank you, though. The crash by Freda McFadden.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Okay, dope, dope.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Come on, my girl, Reed. Okay, cut the rumors.

[Az Fudd]

You look like a. You look like someone who'd enjoyed Diary. Go meet kid, though. That's very.

[Sarah Strong]

What are you trying to say?

[Az Fudd]

No, I just feel like that is something that fits you.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Is it the one with the cheese Touch?

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Yes.

[Ashanti Plummer]

That's jokes.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

She's more of a gamer.

[Ashanti Plummer]

We got five more. We gonna make them light. I'm gonna start with AZ And, Sarah.

[Az Fudd]

Az.

[Ashanti Plummer]

What do you think was your first word? Obviously don't remember it.

[Az Fudd]

I don't know, like, mom or basketball or ball.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Girl, you were saying basketball. Okay, just ball.

[Sarah Strong]

Just ball.

[Az Fudd]

Just ball.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Like mom or ball or something. Sis was 1 years old. Like basketball. You know what it is?

[Az Fudd]

Maybe it was cottage cheese.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, honestly. Honestly, at this point, I believe it. Katie, what was her first word?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Yeah, I think it was, like, mom or something. I don't remember that either.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sarah.

[Az Fudd]

Oh. Is your word in Spanish?

[Ashanti Plummer]

I was just about to be like.

[Az Fudd]

Her first word is like, that's.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Hola. No, seriously, what do you think your first word was?

[Sarah Strong]

I really don't even know where to guess.

[Az Fudd]

Wait, can we do like a Spanish and an English guess?

[Sarah Strong]

Like mom and English or that is English.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Mamas.

[Sarah Strong]

No, I'm kidding.

[Az Fudd]

Please don't.

[Ashanti Plummer]

She said cut that.

[Az Fudd]

Cut that. Okay.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Do you remember her first word, Allison?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

It's probably Dada or Mama, one of the two. I don't remember which one.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. We just love our parents so much.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I feel sarcasm there, but we know it's real.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yeah, yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Better.

[Ashanti Plummer]

They gave you life, you know, they like to say, I give it to you. I could take it from you. Alison, who was Sarah's first best friend?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Sarah's first best friend, I want to say.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh my goodness.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

She had a few. The one that, the one that stands out is probably Cecilia. Cecilia. She used to what? I don't know what grade you're in. Probably third grade.

[Sarah Strong]

This was in Madrid.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Yeah, that was. And so, yeah, Cecilia. They were like the two tallest girls in the school.

[Ashanti Plummer]

So Sarah, you don't remember, do you?

[Sarah Strong]

No, I do. I knew she's gonna say that because.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, I love it.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Cecilia, if you're out there. Also. Sorry, quick sidebar. Allison, are you fluent in Spanish?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Speak Spanish.

[Ashanti Plummer]

We might have to get you to talk to Sarah because Sarah was acting like she couldn't put three words together in Spanish for us.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

She can. She can.

[Ashanti Plummer]

And I believe it.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

She's just.

[Sarah Strong]

I believe it.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Obstinate.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Katie, do you remember who az's first best friend was when she.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Before school, she had a girl named Nalani who actually plays for Providence now And then once she started school, she went with. There were a couple, but I would say Christian was probably one of her first best friends and she's going to be president someday. She's amazing.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, no, that's right.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

And she's correct. Az.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, she's correct.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Let's do some rapid fire ones. Last three. Ooh, you know what?

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

This is going to the parents, the mamas first. Katie, who is az's first celebrity crush?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I don't know, I would say like Justin Bieber or something.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Not the little bang, the bang.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

She's some of his songs.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, maybe I wasn't like a huge like Belieber, but it's cute. I'll take that.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Allison, who was Sarah's first celebrity crush.

[Sarah Strong]

From High School Musical?

[Ashanti Plummer]

I know that's right.

[Sarah Strong]

Zac Efron or Corbin Blue Chat. Is his name Chad?

[Ashanti Plummer]

Oh, the Sharpay's brother.

[Sarah Strong]

No, the curly hair.

[Az Fudd]

The light skinned one.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Yeah, I don't remember.

[Az Fudd]

I had to Google it.

[Sarah Strong]

Troy's friend or like I Think his name is.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Is it Chad?

[Az Fudd]

Okay, I think it might be Chad or Ross Lynch.

[Sarah Strong]

Ross lynch is a coup.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay.

[Az Fudd]

Jacob Sartorius. No.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Wow.

[Az Fudd]

Think of him in your car. Is that not him?

[Sarah Strong]

Oh, that's Jacob Elordi.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Oh, he's.

[Az Fudd]

Sorry, wrong Jacob. Sorry, wrong Jacob.

[Ashanti Plummer]

That was fun. So, Katie, what was AZ's first big win, in your opinion?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

First big win? I think there are quite a few, but the most significant was probably when we went to play Bishop McNamara at Bishop McNamara where they tried to give us 25 tickets to get in real hostile environment and we went in and beat them. They might have been one of the country at the time and we were two. Is that accurate?

[Az Fudd]

I don't remember.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Yeah, but those, those were big just because that was. I mean, there was other wins that I think were. Were good, but that one was really significant because they just hated us. And to go into someone's home and beat them with barely any of our fans, all the whole gym packed with them, I think that was, that was big.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Az, what do you remember as your first big win?

[Az Fudd]

That, like winning a gold medal was big? It wasn't like very hard, but it was. That was like a big win getting a play by Team usa, So I would say maybe that too.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, Allison, do you remember Sarah's first big win?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

I don't know what she would consider a big win. I remember early and she was playing i9 sports. She was probably one of the only girls out there playing, and she hit a game winner and knocked her defender down and stepped over him like just very.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I know that's right. You better go ahead. Kobe.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

I remember that. That stands out. She, they. She was playing in Madrid, like the Madrid championships, and her team won a big game, but other than that, I don't know what she would consider her first big win.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay, Sarah, what do you consider your first big win?

[Sarah Strong]

I was trying to think about me in Spain, but I just kind of went to like winning a gold medal with three on three, like Team USA stuff. So.

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Okay.

[Ashanti Plummer]

All right, so now we're gonna switch it to first big loss. Allison, you want to go first?

[Allison (Sarah's Mom)]

Yeah. I think it wasn't big in terms of like life changing, but I do think the loss last year against USC affected her more than I've seen a loss affect her. Just because she missed free throws at the end of the game. That for me is not her losing the game. They could have. They lost in other areas of the game, but I think that was the game that probably affected her. The Most.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Sarah.

[Sarah Strong]

Yeah, I agree. Definitely that one. That's a really good one. Yeah, I would say that one. Or losing to img. Losing to Khalees.

[Az Fudd]

You lost to Khalees.

[Ashanti Plummer]

You lost to Khalees.

[Sarah Strong]

Khalees ended my high school career. Yeah. My senior year. I mean, but I had 30, so it's like.

[Ashanti Plummer]

I had 30. Real calm, you know, whatever.

[Sarah Strong]

Kidding. But no, probably the USC one.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay. Turned you into a. A monster. Katie, do you remember az's first big loss?

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

First big loss.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Mm.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

I think I'll go back to high school. I think it was sophomore year. You guys lost the Miami Country Day at the Nike toc. And I think that was. That was a tough one.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Easy.

[Az Fudd]

I agree with that. I was really upset. I felt like it was my fault and that there was so much more I could have done. So. Yeah.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Okay. Well, that is all the questions. Thank you, moms. Way to end on the highlight.

[Az Fudd]

Well, Sarah. Sarah, Allison.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Mom.

[Az Fudd]

Thank you guys so much for joining today. This episode was a lot of fun and to hear you guys, to have you guys join means a lot. So thank you guys.

[Katie (Az's Mom)]

Thanks for having us.

[Az Fudd]

Yes, it was a blast. Today was a ton of fun. And listeners, thank you guys for tuning in today. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to FUD around and find out wherever you get your podcasts and we'll see you guys next week. Put around and Find out is a production of I Heart Women's Sports and Unanimous Media. Executive producers are Jessie Katz, Eric Payton, Sharla Sumter, Brigitte and Stephen Curry. Co executive producer is Kalena Maria Cutney. Producers are Mike Coscarelli, Grace Fuse and Mackenzie Fitzpatrick and co producers are Kurt Redmond, Maya Howard and Jaclyn Schoninger. This podcast is edited by Mike Coscarelli and hosted by me, Az Fudd and Ashanti Plummer.

[Nav Green]

This show contains information subject to but not limited to personal takes, rumors, not so accurate stories, stats and plenty more. What's up, man? It's your boy, Nav Green from the Broken Play podcast. Look, it's the end of the season. The playoffs are here. Guess what? It ain't the end of your season. You can always tune in with Broken Play podcast with Nav Green on the Black Effect Podcast Network. Not a team who ain't going to the playoffs. The chief. It's time to rebuild. Listen to Broken Play with Nav Green from the Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast or whatever. You get your podcast podcast, whether it.

[Az Fudd]

Is getting swatted or just hateful messages online, there is a lot of harm and even just reading the comments.

[Dr. Joy Harden Bradford]

That's cyber security expert Camille Stewart Gloucester on the Therapy for Black Girls Podcast. Every season is a chance to grow, and the Therapy for Black Girls podcast is here to walk with you. I'm Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, and each week we dive into real conversations that help you move with more clarity and confidence. This episode, we're breaking down what really happens to your information online and how to protect yourself with intention. Listen to Therapy for Black Girls on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.

[Spencer Graves]

A man with down syndrome tries the.

[Ashanti Plummer]

Impossible, the grand slam in turkey hunting.

[Spencer Graves]

4:53 hits. We're legal, shooting light, and he gives us this one last and he pitches off. And when he pitches off, he flies right into the gun barrel. I said to the cameraman, do you have him? He said, shoot him. I said, justin, shoot. You can download this episode and others from Lines and Tines with Spencer Graves on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Everyone needs to take care of their mental health, even running back Bijan Robinson. When I'm on the field and feeling.

[Nav Green]

The pressure, I usually just take a deep breath. When I'm just breathing and seeing what's in front of me, everything just slows down. It just makes me feel great before I run the play.

[Spencer Graves]

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