Fudd Around and Find Out — "Questions We Probably Shouldn’t Answer: A FAFO AMA"

Podcast: Fudd Around And Find Out
Host: Azzi Fudd with co-host Ashanti Plummer
Date: December 5, 2025
Episode Theme: An upbeat, candid AMA where Azzi and Ashanti tackle fan-submitted questions about fashion, basketball, confidence, life, and even a little alien speculation. This episode brings listeners into the personal worlds of two collegiate athletes navigating fame, friendship, and the pressure to perform — all with humor, honesty, and a little championship swag.

Episode Overview

In this lively Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, Azzi Fudd and Ashanti Plummer open up about fashion struggles as tall women, the intricacies of team chemistry, personal growth off the court, and fun hypotheticals spanning dream WNBA lineups to aliens and favorite foods. Their warm banter and willingness to “Fudd around and find out” make for an engaging mix of humor and real talk.

Fashion & Style Chat (02:20–10:58)

Key Points & Insights

• Tall Girl Fashion Struggles:
  • Both share favorite stores that cater to tall girls — American Eagle, Garage, Asos, Akira, and the hunt for shoes in larger sizes.
  • Azzi admits to being low-maintenance:
    “Even if it doesn’t fit right, I’m still going to wear it… what do I look like spending my time going to get it tailored?” (04:43 — Azzi Fudd)
  • Thrifting as an affordable alternative, especially in New York.
• Custom Pieces & Athlete Style:
  • Shoutout to designer Kristin Juszczyk for Azzi’s custom Paige jersey-fit and her path from DIY to running a successful fashion business.
  • Ashanti vows to rep Azzi with a custom fit at UConn games:
    “Put around, find out. Number 35, don't play. I’ll be representing at the games.” (06:51 — Ashanti)
• Personal Style Evolution:
  • Azzi looks forward to experimenting post-college when she’ll have more freedom and occasions to dress up.
  • If launching a fashion line, Azzi’s staples: halters, crops, tank tops, mini skirts, and comfy, loose sweatpants.
  • Ashanti’s WNBA style icon: Teyana Taylor’s creativity and Harlem flair.

Basketball Deep Dive (14:29–25:57)

Is Basketball an Art Form? (14:29)

• Azzi: “I do think basketball is an art form. I feel like it’s a way to express yourself — and I feel like that’s what art is all about.” (14:36)
• Ashanti: Compares the rhythm of the game to dance:
  “No two people play it exactly the same.”

Team Building and Chemistry (15:13)

• Off-court bonding: hanging out, movie nights, creative themed games led by "CD" (Coach Dailey), including summer "Olympics."
• Importance of liking your teammates:
  “When you genuinely love your teammates and you trust them ... you’re gonna run through a wall for them and they'll run for a wall for you.” (16:53 — Azzi)
• Ashanti notes teams can still find success with focus, even if not everyone gets along.

Reflections & Hypotheticals

• Do-over Moments?
  Both agree: everything happens for a reason. Azzi would only “maybe” want to redo her freshman year, “but I definitely learned a lot from that year of what not to do, how not to play, how not to act.” (19:02)
• Favorite Recent Moments:
  • Azzi: A summer team trip to their doctor’s lake house, wake surfing and relaxing off the court. (20:45)
• Most Confident Season:
  “This is the most confident I felt in the five years I've been here. So that's a good sign.” (21:24 — Azzi)

Dream Players & Imaginary Teams (21:40–25:57)

• Building the Perfect Player:
  Traits: Discipline, three-point shot, pull up, passing, defense, mental toughness, IQ, screening, rebounding.
  “Am I just gonna say all the great things about basketball?” (21:56 — Azzi)
• All-Star 3-on-3:
  • Azzi’s picks: Sarah Strong, herself, Paige Bueckers, KK Arnold.
  • Ashanti: Maya Moore, Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, herself.
• WNBA Fantasy Starting 5:
  Both build “old Huskies” and “Curly Sue” teams, picking UConn greats and WNBA legends.
  "My team name is gonna be... old skis. The old Huskies." (25:23 — Azzi, joking about picking all UConn players)

Life, Confidence, and Self-Growth Questions (29:46–43:18)

Staying Confident Through Self-Doubt (29:46)

• Azzi:
  • Writes pre-game affirmations.
  • Focuses on teammates' achievements to shift the spotlight.
    “Self talk is such a powerful tool... but, like, they really go a long way.” (30:07)
• Ashanti:
  • Relies on prayer, journaling, meditation, and self-reminders:
    “Don’t you know who you are, girl? ... You're not here by mistake.” (31:24)

Meaningful Life Questions

• Chapter Titles:
  • Azzi: “Finding my purpose” (32:02)
  • Ashanti: “Steward well — making sure I show up and give 100%.” (32:27)
• Everyone Should Try Once:
  • Azzi: “Pineapple on pizza, cottage cheese.” (32:58)
  • Ashanti: “Leave your home country. Travel.”
• Facing Fears:
  • Ashanti wants to try odd foods like chocolate-covered crickets.
  • Azzi: “There's a lot of things I wish I could just ... be carefree and just go do whatever I feel.” (34:10)
• If Life Was a Dream:
  • Both would wake up to find out what's real, but hope to "tap back in to the dream" since their lives are so good. (35:30–35:58)

Dream Restaurant Menus (36:07–40:54)

• Ashanti:
  • Breakfast all day: giant pancakes, fake-bacon sandwiches, salmon croquettes.
• Azzi:
  • “Cottage cheese everything,” scramble-heavy breakfasts, lunch grain bowls, steak dinners.
  • “I made cottage cheese cookies this weekend…better than you would think.” (39:53)
• The segment is filled with laughter about “fake meat” and Ashanti’s pescatarian choices, as well as Azzi’s obsession with cottage cheese.

Rapid-Fire Fun & Lightning Questions (41:11–49:19)

Aliens & Business Role Models

• Aliens?
  Azzi: “100%. There are definitely other living creatures on other planets... If there are aliens among us, they're definitely in New York. 100%.” (41:11–42:06)
• Business Inspiration:
  • Azzi shouts out Madison Reed for their empowering, employee-positive model.
  • Ashanti: “Come on, step it up. Treat your customers well and your employees.” (43:18)

Career Dreaming

• Dream internship:
  Azzi is set to intern at Madison Reed. Excited to get “real-world” experience.

  • “Most of the time, when you get your MBA...everyone I’m in class with has years of experience...I have no idea what it's truly like in the business world.” (43:40–44:12)

• Taking Over a Company:

  • Azzi: Good Culture Cottage Cheese — to deliver free cottage cheese to all. (45:43)
  • Ashanti: Sephora, Ulta, or Amazon — for freebies and to pay employees more.

Segment — "Fudd and Games" (46:39–49:19)

• What Are the Odds?
  • UConn wins Big East: “10 period.” (46:58 — Azzi)
  • Vacation during season? “Zero.”
  • Reading 10 books during season? “Zero.”
  • Mom-daughter 2v2 basketball? “Negative ten. Not a chance.” (47:54 — Azzi)
  • Tupac alive? “Four.” (48:16 — Azzi)
• UConn Superlatives:
  • Best dressed: Ayanna.
  • Most likely late: Kelis.
  • Next president: Ashlyn Shade.
  • Most likely to go viral: KK.
  • Most likely to win a reality show: KK.
  • Most likely to end up in jail: Kelis (“I’m gonna put her in jail myself.” — Azzi)
  • Most likely to laugh at own jokes: Morgan Shelley.
  • Most likely trivia champ: Gandy.

Notable Quotes & Standout Moments

• Azzi, on growing as a leader:
  "When you genuinely love your teammates and you trust them ... you’re gonna run through a wall for them and they'll run for a wall for you and that makes, you know, what you do on the court even more special." (16:53)

• Azzi on her signature fashion approach:
  “I wear it long, I’ll wear it short, I’ll wear it wrinkled.” (04:59)

• Ashanti on dream foods:
  “I would take over Sephora, Ulta, Amazon. All these places so I can get it for free. And to pay their employees more.” (46:09)

• Azzi, on staying confident:
  “Self talk is such a powerful tool. And naturally, at least for me, naturally, it’s easy for me to judge myself ... so trying to really be intentional about my self talk.” (30:07)

• On aliens:
  “If there are aliens among us, they’re definitely in New York. 100%.” (42:02 — Azzi)

Episode Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:20 — Fashion & Tall Girl Focus
• 05:49 — Custom Clothing Designs
• 09:20 — Dream Fashion Line
• 14:29 — Is Basketball Art?
• 15:13 — Team Building & Chemistry
• 19:02 — Career Do-Overs
• 21:40 — Building Perfect Players / 3-on-3
• 29:46 — Confidence & Self-Doubt
• 32:02 — Life Chapter Titles
• 36:07 — Dream Restaurant Menus
• 41:11 — Aliens & Out-of-the-Box Questions
• 43:31 — Business Models & Internships
• 45:38 — Imaginary Business Takeovers
• 46:44 — “Fudd and Games” Segment

Final Thoughts

Azzi and Ashanti deliver a fast-paced, personality-filled episode that’s as insightful as it is entertaining. Their authenticity, friendship chemistry, and willingness to embrace vulnerability and playfulness give fans a refreshing perspective into the lives of collegiate athletes. The segment structure and lively banter make this an enjoyable listen for those seeking both inspiration and a good laugh.