Who the Fudd Invited Jose?!

Summary

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Fudd Around and Find Out

Episode: Who the Fudd Invited Jose?!

Date: March 26, 2026
Host: Azzi Fudd
Guest: Jose Fudd

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Episode Overview

In this engaging and heartwarming episode, UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd welcomes her younger brother, Jose Fudd, to the pod for an episode packed with sibling banter and family storytelling. Together, they dive deep into Jose's adoption journey, growing up in the Fudd family, their mutual love of basketball, memorable family moments, and the unique dynamic that makes their family so tight-knit and entertaining.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Sibling Banter & Fashion ("Drip") Rivalry

• [03:13 – 04:40]
  • The episode opens with Azzi and Jose showcasing their playful sibling energy, comparing outfits and bragging about their respective "drip."
  • Notable Quote (Jose):
    “You're not as drippy as me, though.” [03:20]
  • They describe their iconic gear for listeners, with Jose repping a “strong az fudge” shirt and Azzi in a limited-edition Z Fudd jersey, teasing at the idea of matching for a future Final Four.

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2. Jose’s Adoption Story & Family Journey

• [04:47 – 07:41]
  • Jose recounts his childhood, moving between foster homes with his brother John, before being adopted into the Fudd family.
  • He recalls tough moments, like the passing of his foster mother, and feeling incredibly grateful for the love and stability his adoptive parents provided.
  • Talks about being the little brother running around basketball gyms and how that environment fostered his own love for the game.
  • Notable Quote (Jose):
    “We were strangers turned family.” [15:53]

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3. Basketball Roots, Personal Success & Family Support

• [07:41 – 11:19]
  • Jose details his own basketball path—starting in 4th grade, playing through high school and in college at Division III level, helping his team reach the Sweet 16.
  • Azzi and Jose joke about family competitiveness and the family’s collective basketball achievements.
  • Jose discusses stepping away from playing but cherishing the connections and experiences the sport and family gave him.

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4. Watching Azzi’s Rise: From Gym Rat to Superstar

• [11:19 – 14:39]
  • Jose reflects on growing up as Azzi’s “number one fan” along with John, and at what point Azzi’s talent drew national attention.
  • He emphasizes the pride and support he and the family feel for Azzi as her fame and fanbase have grown, especially after her injury comeback and UConn commitment.
  • Notable Quote (Jose):
    “I’m honored…showing that depth of our family tree…we were strangers turned family.” [15:31]

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5. Emotional Reaction to ESPN’s ‘Imperfectly Perfect’ Doc

• [14:09 – 17:28]
  • The impact of seeing their family’s story featured in a major ESPN documentary, leading to one of the rare times he saw his father cry.
  • Discussion on what didn’t make it to air—particularly Jose’s thoughts on Azzi striving to prove herself regardless of challenges.

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6. Fudd Family Media Moments & The GEICO Commercial

• [21:55 – 24:06]
  • Jose jokingly laments not being in the family’s GEICO commercial (he skipped it to be with his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day) but expresses joy at seeing the whole family featured and the fun energy they bring to every opportunity.
  • Notable Quote (Jose):
    “Who's that handsome fellow right there? Well, not me, but like John Fudd…” [22:44]

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7. Wild & Wholesome: Fudd Family Shenanigans

• [24:06 – 29:36]
  • Azzi and Jose revisit iconic family photos and videos—Jose in a hot dog costume, Gangnam Style TikToks, and dressing up for family accolades—all illustrating the family’s fun-loving, supportive atmosphere.
  • Jose highlights the value in these goofy moments, recalling college visits and the little joys of road trips (always rating the dining halls!).

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8. Family Dynamics & Showing Up for Each Other

• [31:22 – 33:49]
  • Jose reflects on how the family supports each other now—attending games, frequent group chats (with plenty of trolling from him), and supporting each other’s growth and happiness.
  • Talks about how being out of basketball has allowed him to be more present for Azzi and enjoy their sibling bond.

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9. Favorite Trips and Future Dreams

• [36:13 – 39:11]
  • Jose’s favorite family trip: a Fudd family cruise to the Bahamas and St. Thomas—the happiest, most energetic family experience, with everyone together.
  • Dream destination: Sri Lanka, inspired by TikTok travel edits.

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10. Fun and Games: ‘Who’s More Likely To’ - Fudd Family Edition

• [43:44 – 52:12]
  • Hilarious, rapid-fire game of “Who’s More Likely To…” about the Fudd family.
  • Azzi and Jose debate who’s the biggest trash-talker (Dad), who’s most competitive (Mom), who’s likely to go viral (Papa), most emotional (Jose himself), best advice-giver (Mom), and more.
  • Memorable moments:
    • Jose eating cicadas in exchange for getting his phone back: “We did some questionable things…” [48:44]
    • Jose calling himself the funniest person in Azzi’s life: “I'm definitely the most fun. Like I'm the funniest person alive in her life. I'm gonna claim that right now.” [39:28]

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11. ‘What the Fud’ of the Week

• [52:12 – 54:30]
  • Azzi’s pick: Wisconsin women’s ice hockey team’s national championship win, and Layla Edwards (also on Team USA) as her “what the fud” moment.
  • Jose admits he’s been “chronically offline,” but shares that his own “what the fud” is his ongoing trolling of losing teams’ players on TikTok after Azzi’s NCAA tournament wins.
  • Notable Quote (Jose):
    “That’s all I do. I troll. So we love it.” [54:31]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sibling Energy & Style:

  • Jose: “You're not as drippy as me, though.” [03:20]
  • Azzi: “We gotta get our pictures and our Videos.” [04:40]

• Family Pride:

  • Jose: “We were these two little Hispanic boys running around the basketball gyms while AZ was in there practicing.” [05:27]
  • Azzi: “I think it’s beautiful that you mentioned you’re kind of honored for the role you get to play in where she is today” [13:53]

• Humor & Sibling Chaos:

  • Jose: “We do some questionable things.” [48:39]
  • Jose: “Embarrassment is an emotion that is—”
    Azzi: “Doesn't exist.” [25:43]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Sibling Banter & Drip Comparison – [03:13 – 04:40]
• Jose’s Adoption & Childhood Story – [04:47 – 07:41]
• Basketball Roots & College Success – [07:41 – 11:19]
• Watching Azzi’s Rise to Fame – [11:19 – 14:39]
• Family Reaction to ESPN Documentary – [14:09 – 17:28]
• Fudd Family in Media (GEICO Commercial) – [21:55 – 24:06]
• Family Shenanigans (Hot Dog Costume, TikToks) – [24:06 – 29:36]
• How the Family Supports Each Other Now – [31:22 – 33:49]
• Favorite Trips & Dream Destinations – [36:13 – 39:11]
• Fun Game: Who’s More Likely? – [43:44 – 52:12]
• “What the Fud” Moment of the Week – [52:12 – 54:30]

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Recap for New Listeners

Even if you’ve never listened before, this episode offers a joyful, behind-the-scenes look at one of college basketball’s most celebrated families. You’ll hear candid talk on family, adversity, the realities of elite sports, and the irreplaceable role siblings play in shaping each other’s lives—all done in authentic, good-humored, and loving Fudd family style.

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Tone and Style

The episode is a blend of humor, honesty, and vulnerability, with sibling teasing, affectionate reflection, and playful storytelling throughout. Azzi and Jose keep the energy up and the conversation real, making this a feel-good, relatable episode for fans and newcomers alike.

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Summary by: Podcast AI
(Retaining the original warmth, humor, and candidness of Azzi & Jose Fudd)

Transcript

[Az Fudd]

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[Jose Fudd]

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[Az Fudd]

Hey, guys. Welcome back to FUT around and find out. And I have a very special guest with me today. We have Jose.

[Jose Fudd]

What? What? Man, I'm so excited.

[Az Fudd]

Jose. Hey.

[Jose Fudd]

I'm so excited.

[Az Fudd]

Welcome to the pod.

[Jose Fudd]

I appreciate it. I think. Hey, thank you for bringing me on. You know. You know, I never thought this day would come. I know.

[Az Fudd]

A long time coming.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Yeah. And it's been a minute since I've seen you. I feel like it was just yesterday.

[Az Fudd]

It's been way too long.

[Jose Fudd]

I know the world is holding us

[Az Fudd]

back, but anyways, I'm glad you're on. I want to hop right into it. First of all, let's talk about the drip.

[Jose Fudd]

Drip. You're a drip down. Talk to me. Nice. Repping our goodness.

[Az Fudd]

Repping our goods.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, that one's questionable. I mean, I like it, but you're not as drippy as me, though.

[Az Fudd]

Too much now. Okay, we gotta describe because we have people who are not gonna watch. We have people who are only gonna listen. So let them know what you got on.

[Jose Fudd]

Well, you know, I did a little scrolling on the. On the Nike website and actually I didn't even need to scroll because the first thing that popped up was easy for us. So. But, you know, I had to scroll away from that. And then, you know, I saw one of these and I was like, yup, Add to the cart. Add to the cart.

[Az Fudd]

It's an iconic.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Strong az Fudge shirt.

[Jose Fudd]

Yes. The elements.

[Az Fudd]

I love that. That one.

[Jose Fudd]

Elements that clash.

[Az Fudd]

Come on. Iconic bonds.

[Jose Fudd]

We love to see that. So it's just. I can't wait to rep it. I can't wait to wear this out in public.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, it's.

[Jose Fudd]

You got to get fire.

[Az Fudd]

I can't wait to. Right? I can't wait to get my size. That's what I can't wait for. Yeah, hook me up, brother. No comment is crazy. Well, I am rocking a Z FUD jersey. It is a limited edition. I'm pretty sure this is exclusive. I have a pink and blue one repping my girl.

[Jose Fudd]

When are we gonna see that?

[Az Fudd]

That's a good question. I think we may see it for the final four because God, willingly, you

[Jose Fudd]

know, we'll get there.

[Az Fudd]

We'll get there.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, maybe we could twine. Maybe I'll get my.

[Az Fudd]

Wait, I would love that. And then we got to. We got to get our pictures and our Videos.

[Jose Fudd]

Uh huh. Uh huh.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, Jose, I really want to jump into your story because you know, everyone knows that you're az's brother, but would love to rewind for everybody a little bit more about you and your story, your adoption, everything from the beginning, birth. No, I'm just kidding. Tell us a little bit more about it.

[Jose Fudd]

I mean, I don't really remember much of my childhood so I mean, maybe it's for the better. Like I don't really know what the circumstances was when I was younger, but it was, you know, I know ESPN covered a little bit of it, but we'll talk about that later. But you know, I was a me and my brother John, foster children, you know, moving from home to home and it was, you know, it's not a story you hear much, especially with like someone of like AZ's popularity. Like you wouldn't think this, like these are her two little brothers and you know, we moved through homes and we were fortunate enough to be placed in nanny or Georgia Tim's mom's home. We were there for a little bit and sadly she had passed. We had no clue of her health, her what situation she was in. And so it kind of was just, it snuck up on me and John, I think my dad a little bit too. And so just she ended up passing. We moved in with my dad and now we've blossomed this beautiful family that we have. You know, we were these two little Hispanic boys running around the basketball gyms while AZ was in there practicing. And I got old enough that all of AZ's like teammates were my older sisters. And so, you know, they would invite me when I got older, I would go and practice with them. So it was just, I grew up in a gym and my love for basketball like was blossomed there. It was birthed there. And I appreciate, you know, my parents bringing me into this game. It's beautiful. And sadly I'm not playing anymore. But it was, I enjoyed just growing up with it. It was something that just, it comforts you and being able to grow up like with AZ with it too, being her rebounders and going to her games and just supporting her, it's, you know, it's, it's wonderful. I love it. So that's a little bit about me. You know, I'm not gonna, you know, go into too much detail.

[Az Fudd]

But listen, this, your episode, you could talk about as much as you want or you know, or not. Yeah, yeah, no, but I think that's really beautiful. You mentioned like playing basketball growing up in the gym Was that like your outlet? Like that was your way of dealing with whatever you had to go through like that?

[Jose Fudd]

I mean, you know, I don't. I wouldn't say like my past was traumatic. You know, I remember some things, but it's not like nothing was bad. It was just, you know, some kids don't have to go through that. You know, they grow up in homes where, you know, everything is okay and, you know, loving parents and beautiful houses and just, you know, or just, you know, just the thought of family being together since birth and, you know, I had to find mine, find that forever home. People who love me and, you know, would do anything for me. And my parents did that. Like, they showed that. And so just, you know, I'm fortunate. So.

[Az Fudd]

That's really beautiful. Oh, I know. Made me cry. But no, that's. That's beautiful. Yeah, that's really beautiful. Tapping back into like the basketball you said you played. You don't play anymore. Tell me a little bit more about like, you played until when did you ever get coached by your parents?

[Jose Fudd]

Yes, actually I did.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, Lord. I want to hear more about that.

[Jose Fudd]

Well, I started in fourth grade. I was a little late to the game. You know, AZ started in like first, second grade. But I wanted to try other things out, you know, I'm very, like, I'm very open minded, you know. You know, if you ask me to do something, you know, I'll try because, you know, I'm feeling adventurous. So I played baseball in second grade with my brother. We ended our season because we accidentally left our equipment at the baseball field. So baseball that must have been. Aside from God, that we were not.

[Az Fudd]

Maybe not that road.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Tried out for soccer in third grade. I was third grade. I ended up trying out again in middle school, but I didn't make the team. Sad day, you know, But I started playing basketball in fourth grade and, you know, it was just. Well, you know, I started before I was, you know, in the gym with az, but I wanted to play on my own team, build my own community. And, you know, I played with a bunch of the boys going through middle school and then started high school. And I actually talked to one person today from my fourth grade basketball team. He's my, my brother. But, you know, it's. It. I have. I've built so many connections and friends through it. And, you know, I played through high school. I played one year in college and it was actually a very. It was a new group of guys, people I've never played with before. And we ended up building A very close connection. We went to the NCAA D3, I think it was. Yeah, Sweet 16. We played in the Sweet 16 last year.

[Az Fudd]

Whoa, that's major.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Shout out, Mary Washington. They're actually in the. They're in the national championship. They won. So they're playing in the D3 National Championship this year in Indiana. So it's. It's really cool. And, you know, we started off as a struggling program and we ended up being ranked 16th and going to the NCAA tournament, winning our conference championship. So I wouldn't say that. Like, I feel left out this year. But, you know, I did my part, my role when at that time. And, you know, I got a lot of accolades. Like, I won my conference championship. Like, I don't listen.

[Az Fudd]

It's looking like the whole family is successful in basketball. Everyone has their own personal success in that family. Like lit.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. So it's, it's. So then I sadly, you know, stop playing basketball. You know, I like being around it, but playing and just being in it, you know, it wasn't really my thing, so. But, you know, I still love the game. I still love watching Azy play it and watching it on tv. Like, it's, it's just. It's a beautiful game.

[Az Fudd]

So for sure, you mentioned that Azy started playing. You said, like, maybe first or second grade. When did you realize she was really good at basketball? Like, when did she start having fans and fame? Like, when did it change for your family?

[Jose Fudd]

I don't, I mean, she's, she's had fans since she started playing. Me and John. Me and John were always, we were always number one fans. I'm gonna let you know that.

[Az Fudd]

Period. Let me know.

[Jose Fudd]

You know, trying to, you know, help her grow and be who she is. Like, I've. I'm, you know, I don't really like, spotlight attention. You know, it's az's career. I'm just glad that I played a role in it. Like, I. Somehow she benefited off of me because I was a brother and I helped her out and, you know, I'd do anything for her. So it's just, it's great to see, you know, the key role I played into, you know, who she's become today. So it's. I think, you know, I'm her number one fan since she started playing. But nationally or even in high school, I think, you know, all the little girls that she worked out around or like trained or helped, like my mom, like, immersed, like, brought them together. Like these girls watching AZ workout and then they would go and Watch her games, like, see her do it live. And so it's just. She built that fan base since high school, and she worked hard and, you know, started getting national attention as she moved her way up through high school, and sadly, her injury kind of set her back, but she pushed through and committed to UConn, and that's when, you know, that fan base started to grow.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Jose Fudd]

The state of Connecticut shows so much love to her. So it's. And people all around the. All around the world. It's. I would say she's always had fans. She's always had fans, but she definitely. These past couple years are just. These past, like, before COVID too, is just. It's wonderful to see how much she has grown.

[Az Fudd]

For sure. I can't even imagine, because, I mean, her fan base now is, like, insane.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Insane. Loyal, loving.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Really rocking.

[Jose Fudd]

There'd be some crazies, though. There'd be some crazy people.

[Az Fudd]

Iq. But you know what? It comes with it.

[Jose Fudd]

It comes with it. It comes.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, we'll take it. We'll take it.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

So. And I think it's beautiful that you mentioned you're kind of, like, honored for the role that you get to play in where she is today, and she honors that as, you know, imperfectly perfect. Came out on SportsCenter.

[Jose Fudd]

I know it was beautiful.

[Az Fudd]

I know it was beautiful, and I think it showed a little bit of. You know, I feel like we're getting more and more layers as I continue to see AZ and you guys on socials and et cetera. I think this really shows, like, how much she really loves and credits you guys to her success. What was your reaction after seeing.

[Jose Fudd]

Was definitely. I watched it on the air, like, in the airport coming back from Florida. It had gotten out, and it was on one of the pages online. But I had watched it, and it was. Honestly, it was emotional. I shed a tear because I don't think I've ever seen. I've never seen my dad cry like that, you know, and it definitely was a very strong message. It was a strong message. It was a strong message, and I appreciate them for doing that. But like I said, this is AZ Fudd stuff. And, you know, I'm. I. I play a mere role behind her success. And, you know, I'm. At the end of the day, I'm her brother. I'm her brother first.

[Az Fudd]

Come on.

[Jose Fudd]

And I'm her brother first. Um, so it was just. I'm. I'm honored. And, you know, showing that. That depth of our family tree, it's. It's not natural. You don't see that every day. And, you know, it's, we were strangers turn family.

[Az Fudd]

So it's the family you choose.

[Jose Fudd]

Yes. You know, yes. And I'm. I've been blessed to be living with them and growing with them. So ESPN did a very beautiful job covering that, for sure.

[Az Fudd]

Is there anything that didn't make it to the doc that you wish was in there?

[Jose Fudd]

It was a long interview, it was a long recording process, and I was actually surprised about how many clips that weren't in there. Like, it's crazy. But the last part, when I was like, you know, az wanted to do one thing, it was prove to herself that she could do, you know, whatever she, you know, was destined to do. Like, whatever goal she had set for herself that day or, you know, whatever goal she had formed in her, like, in her mind, going to sleep that night. Like, she's always striving to do something. And, you know, going into the Final Four, I was kind of based around the NCAA tournament last year. You know, I know she wanted it and I know the whole team wanted it. And I knew that she was going to prove to herself that despite the injuries she's been through and all the adversity she's faced, that she was going to tear that court up.

[Az Fudd]

Come on.

[Jose Fudd]

And we came home with an addie and we came home with 12 of them. Let's go. What are we talking about?

[Az Fudd]

Mop at that.

[Jose Fudd]

Yes. And she was eating that up. She was tearing. But, you know, I'm excited to see it this year. I'm excited.

[Az Fudd]

So, yeah, I mean, March is here, the tournament is rolling. I'm excited.

[Jose Fudd]

So a little bit of madness. A little bit of madness.

[Az Fudd]

A lot of bit of madness.

[Jose Fudd]

Yes.

[Az Fudd]

I know you definitely been tuned in.

[Jose Fudd]

I've been watching games. I have YouTube, TV, four screens going. Oh, just watching the whole time.

[Az Fudd]

Facts. I'm like, who won, who lost, who playing next? Where they playing at what bracket?

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[Az Fudd]

Mic check 1 2.

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Are we recording?

[Jose Fudd]

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[Az Fudd]

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[Jose Fudd]

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It helps me move better.

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[Az Fudd]

your rheumatologist about Cosentyx. So, yeah, I mentioned that your family. First of all, AZ has been on a generational run this march. Like every time I turn my TV on, my good sis is on it. Like every commercial for March Madness, I see her face and I'm like, well deserved. And it also makes me super proud. I'm like, that's my girl.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, that's my girl right there.

[Az Fudd]

And when I watch the games with like people from my job, et cetera, she'll pop up and they'll look over. I'm like, that's my girl. But you guys did a GEICO commercial. Well, you, unfortunately, yeah, were not able to participate.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, well, I mean, I was. I chose that. I chose that. It was Valentine's Day and you know, I had one more day with my girl and I was just like. I was like, come on, guys. Like. And I knew like a bunch of stuff was coming out, but like, you know, I wanted to be as, as present as possible in the moment and you know, I'm glad they all did it though. The rest of the family like being in that is a very cool experience.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah. I was gonna say when you saw it, like.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, I know. It's so crazy just seeing it pop up on the screen every day and you're like, like, who's that handsome fellow right there? Well, not me, but like John Fudd or, you know, it's just. It's an amazing experience. So sadly I didn't get to be in it. But it's okay. I mean, it's all right. It's all right.

[Az Fudd]

More. More to come.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, more to come. More to come. Don't worry. Yes, I'm glad my acting skills up. What you mean? Hold on now.

[Az Fudd]

You letting me know something? You finna be on tv? Lips and Seal.

[Jose Fudd]

I'm let you know.

[Az Fudd]

Ok. I remember seeing the GEICO commercial the first time. I was like, oh, that's super dope. My sister's acting. Love that. I did not realize that the whole family was in it until after I watched it again. And I was like, who's that lady with the red hair? She is like, did they hire an actor to play her mom or something? Whole time it's Katie. And then I started really looking in the crowd, and then I noticed the whole freaking family.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

That is so cool. That is super dope.

[Jose Fudd]

So now papa be so geeked about it.

[Az Fudd]

He be like, everybody was so, hey,

[Jose Fudd]

that's me, that's me, that's me. I'm like, oh, my gosh, Pablo, we just saw this commercial five minutes ago.

[Az Fudd]

Listeners, if you haven't yet, go ahead and watch that commercial over the little nuggets. You see all the Fudd family in there. Almost all the Fudd family in there.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Except for the. Except for me. It's all right.

[Az Fudd]

It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. You're represented. They see them, they see you. They see them, they see you. Okay, so now we're gonna react to some interesting Fudd family photos. The first one I want to address is this picture with you and John, and you're wearing a hot dog suit. How did we get here?

[Jose Fudd]

Honest?

[Az Fudd]

What is the story?

[Jose Fudd]

I think it was first or second round. It might have been two years ago, maybe, but I remember I had that hot dude. Hot. That hot dog costume. I'd had it in my room for some reason. Like, it was just. It was sitting there, and we were packing up to go to the game, and I was like. I was like, huh? Like, like, what kind of stupid idea could I come up with today that we could just bring to the game? And I was like, you know what? Let's pack this. Like, you know, I might regret putting in my bag, but let's screw it. Let's go. And so then when I was getting ready for one of the games, I was like, let's do it. I'm going to put it on. And I ended up putting it on. I was wearing it for the whole game, and we were just dancing the whole time. It was so fun. Me and John, when we're together, we act a fool at the games. Like, we do not care.

[Az Fudd]

I have experienced it for myself. You guys are a great time. And honestly, pair you up with papa.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, goodness. Whoa. It's getting dangerous, right?

[Az Fudd]

That's a whole lot of energy. Honestly, being around y', all, it made me feel, you know, freer to start celebrating a little bit, you know, louder.

[Jose Fudd]

Embarrassment is an emotion that is.

[Az Fudd]

Doesn't exist.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Like, it's. No one. No one experiences that emotion. So it's just like, go out. Why not go out there and just. Do you. I'M gonna go that. Go out there and be silly. Like, I gotta entertain. Like, entertain myself while the game's going on, while UConn's giving belt. Like, I gotta do something.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, so next video I want to react to, I got a video of you, Az, and Jon, and you guys are looking like you're hitting the MC Hammer shuffle, but I think it's gangman style. Az's in, like, a rainbow tie dye shirt.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh.

[Az Fudd]

With purple shorts.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, my goodness. You got red pants on, a white shirt. Jon has black pants on and a white shirt. What was happening here in this video? Y' all getting busy, though.

[Jose Fudd]

Me no tries to a. We've been dancing. Like, you see all our tiktoks. We've been making, like, Az dance tiktoks. My dance tiktoks. We've been dancing since we were young. We didn't. Me, Az, and John would do, like, create dance routines in her room. There's another one. You definitely don't have the video, but I was dressed up in, like, girl

[Az Fudd]

clothes, and you don't know what I got.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, goodness, please.

[Az Fudd]

You don't know what I got.

[Jose Fudd]

Do not pull out anything crazy, but

[Az Fudd]

tell us about it, girlfriend.

[Jose Fudd]

We went with the flow. Like, we were just those little brothers that you could have. Like, we. Her teammates were always over, so we were just. We fit in. Like, it was crazy. We were just the little brothers. And so, you know, we have a bunch of videos with her teammates and just us. We would create dance recitals and come out and just perform them. Hey, that's what we were doing when we were younger. We were born.

[Az Fudd]

That's how the show.

[Jose Fudd]

Let's go make a dance. Like, come on. And that's why we were always down. We were always down.

[Az Fudd]

And is that what was happening here in this gangman style video?

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, yeah. Oh, Me and John used to hit that. We used to.

[Az Fudd]

I know. That's right.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, man.

[Jose Fudd]

Aw. Mm.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, you wanna do two more?

[Jose Fudd]

All right, let's do it.

[Az Fudd]

I wanna know about this picture. It says Michigan State athletics in the back.

[Jose Fudd]

Are we all dressed up?

[Az Fudd]

Yep. Everyone's wearing, like, a jersey. Everyone's hitting, like, the arms crossed pose. We have a basketball, the drip drop basketball, and there's a trophy there. What was that? What was this picture about?

[Jose Fudd]

We were on a visit. It was a visit. I think we went to the football game as well. But, you know, we had to get our photos in. Me and John were posted up in our new jerseys, looking trim. We all looking Trim, got the fresh, fresh spartan gear on. But me, that, honestly, that was, like, the highlight of my younger childhood growing up. Going on the visits were so cool. Like, I couldn't even explain all the football games we went to. Me and John used to love going on visits just to see what their dining hall looked like. Like, that was our number one. We were like, all right, they get a buffet or what? Like, what's up?

[Az Fudd]

Is it buffet or is it a chef? Like, what's really going on back there?

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. But it was just that, that I. That one especially. That was definitely a very fun visit. I remember it, like, very, like, the good parts of it. It was pretty cool. So, you know, it was always a fun time to travel along, and we usually hit those on the way up to Minnesota for our summer vacation. So we'd hit the colleges all the way up there, and it was just. It was always a good time, so. Aw.

[Az Fudd]

All right, you want to talk about one more? You look so cute. You have a white button up on with, like, flowers in your pocket. It looks like Katie won an award. A's rocking some specs.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

And John's holding a flower in a striped, like, colorful shirt.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Honestly, that might be, like, top three. Top three. Worst fits I've ever put on in my life. No. Oh, my God. That is one of my least favorite photos ever. But I know exactly what you're talking about. That was. My mom was inducted into the Virginia High School hall of Fame, and so that was her recognition that she had gotten. And it was a. We. I don't know where it was, but it was, you know, we had to look nice. And gosh, oh, my goodness, where the flowers come from? I don't know. My fit was so bad. I tried to add a little, like a little something.

[Az Fudd]

Little pizzazz.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, my goodness. But yeah, there's stuff like that. Like, my mom as well. That was. That was a fun event. That was a very fun event. And I sadly do not like that outfit that I wore. But it was. It was a wonderful time, so.

[Az Fudd]

Well, you look cute to me.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. So I'm going to. You know, these are cute pictures from the past. Let's do a little pivot to current day. You spoke on it a little bit, but a little bit more about the foot family dynamic. How do you guys show up for each other now?

[Jose Fudd]

I mean, me and John are always, you know, always down to watch Az and support her and just be at stuff for her. And so lately I've been to A lot of her games since I'm not playing basketball and you know, I'm taking this time to, you know, I'm pivoting in a different direction in my life. And so I have all this free time right now and I've been able to travel and just watch her games. And you know, that's my, you know, I always text her. She's a D and D demon. D and daemon. But you know, I'm always like, I'll always shoot her a text and be like, hey, like, what's up? Or I'll be like, I'll be like, what you up to? Like, I need to get out of this house and talk to someone. Like, please call me. So, you know, I'm always there just to like, just talk to her. And yeah, it's good to, you know, it's good to be around her. Like, we always have genuine conversations. I always troll her and mess with her. So, you know, I gotta add that annoying brother little spice to it. So it's just, that's how I show up for her. And, you know, I always, I'm down for a convo. Just, just even if it's a debrief, like, talk to me and Jon as well. I always text him, he always replies, like, with like one line, not even like a punctuation. He's like, I'm good. All right, John. I was like, john, call me, I need to talk to you. And then we'll ended up, we'll end up talking to each other for a little bit on FaceTime. Usually it's a three way call. It's always me, Tallulah and John. Tallulah's trying to have a genuine conversation with him. I'm over here just trolling him the whole time. I'm like, john, leave. Your boyfriend's in the back. He's like, no, no, no, no, no, no, they're not, they're just my friends. Okay, Josh. I just be messing with him. So, you know, I always, I always gotta, you know, make him laugh and smile just even a little bit. So. And you know, they, it's all, it's a, it's a mutual, you know, connection. You know, AC's always texting me or, you know, asking me, you know, are you coming this weekend? Like, I want to see you, blah, blah, blah. So, you know, she's always thinking of me and, you know, we always just converse amongst each other throughout the week. So, you know, even though we're about to be doing our own things, we'll stay connected always we're close knit. Close knit, always. Yes.

[Az Fudd]

So you mentioned as well that you love to do her college visits as you guys went up to Minnesota for your summer vacations. So as you've been traveling the country with her, what's your favorite place that you've seen Az play?

[Jose Fudd]

Az play? Well, I'm going to be completely honest. I've. I've barely been to any of her away games. Like, this is the most I've been to her games, like, in a whole five year span she's been here because I, you know, I've been playing. I was playing basketball in high school and in college, so I had my own season. It was very hard for us to, you know, talk to each other and get that time to, you know, just hang out with each other. But I would say out of all the places. Gosh, I don't know. That's a very good question. I would say Chattanooga, Tennessee. That is one of my. Yeah. Okay. All right. Oh, wait, you said any at any point, right?

[Az Fudd]

Honestly, it could be anywhere.

[Jose Fudd]

It was definitely Chattanooga. It was Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was playing for her old Fusion team. And this was when we were young. We were like the little Hispanic boys running around. But Chattanooga was one of the most memorable moments for me because it was like, Chattanooga is beautiful. And it was like my first place I've ever been to that was like, not in Northern Virginia and Georgia. It was just something different. And, you know, we had a wonderful team. All the parents, they, they used to like, babysit us, like, oh, yeah, we'll take John down here and, you know, they'll do their own thing. And it was just fun to just be around all those people. And it was, it was a great time. Oh, yeah.

[Az Fudd]

I would have never guessed Chattanooga.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, I know. I mean, we traveled to so many places, but I definitely think, like, that was one of my most memorable. Yeah. Because, like, we were always down in like, Boo Williams and stuff like that.

[Az Fudd]

Or like those days.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. So it's just, I mean, something different. Like you don't get to travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee, you know, so it's cool.

[Az Fudd]

That's great. I want to know more about your, your, your family time. What's your favorite family trip?

[Jose Fudd]

My favorite family trip? Out of all the family trips. Oh, all of them. You already know where I'm going with this one. Oh, Lord. You already know where I'm going with this one.

[Az Fudd]

What are you about to say?

[Jose Fudd]

Last year, you already know where we went.

[Az Fudd]

Tell the listeners. Tell the listeners.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, my gosh. So last Christmas not the previous one we just had but the one before that. AZ had gotten us like cruise ticket vouchers and man, we were lit like it was fun. We went to the Bahamas and we went to Cococay or where else? No, we went to St. Thomas.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, that's nice.

[Jose Fudd]

But it was man, it was a good time. A time we had. A time was had I I indeed. So it was that, that was man, Grandma and papa were there so best believe all the energy was out every single night just hanging out. Imagine sitting, sitting in the sun and just enjoying each other's company. That was gosh, that was best cruise ever. Best, best cruise.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, where do you want to go in the future?

[Jose Fudd]

I don't know. I am not really much of an explorer but Tallulah, she liked to go places. So we're trying to go places this summer.

[Az Fudd]

Give me one country you wouldn't mind or city state that you wouldn't mind visiting.

[Jose Fudd]

Sri Lanka.

[Az Fudd]

Why Sri Lanka?

[Jose Fudd]

I don't know. I saw it. I saw it on TikTok. I know, I'm not gonna lie. I was doom scrolling TikTok edits today of like random places and it was like, it was like these nice edits that like make the place look beautiful and I saw the Sri Lanka one come up and I was like I need to go there because like what's up? Okay, so I know that's random too. Like no, that's fine.

[Az Fudd]

Listen, you never been there. You saw TikToks where it looks cool. Just be, be careful because sometimes people will be like, they'll put together like really nice scenery and they'll say it's one place and it's not actually one place. Like I've seen Tiktoks of like they'll say like a hood part of New York but they'll put mountains and like all types of beautiful greenery and they're like, yes, come to east New York. It's beautiful here. And it's like no, it's not like that.

[Jose Fudd]

New York.

[Az Fudd]

No, no, listen, I love New York down as you know. But every part of New York don't look like mountains and trees and valleys and. Yeah, yeah, some of it's a little gutter.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, I'm crying.

[Az Fudd]

But Sri Lanka, that's cool. I've never been there. That'd be cool. That'd be a cool trip.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, I'm feeling very exotic, you know.

[Az Fudd]

What's AZ like on vacation?

[Jose Fudd]

I mean when she around me and John. Oh, best believe it's going down. No, I'M playing.

[Az Fudd]

I'm like, don't do too much now.

[Jose Fudd]

No, we have a good time together. You know, we feed off each other's energy and, you know, I'm definitely the most fun. Like I'm the funniest person alive in her life. I'm gonna claim that right now. She's not. She.

[Az Fudd]

I'm have to ask her.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, she won't say my dad, but it's okay. I get it from him.

[Az Fudd]

I gotta five. I gotta verify these statements.

[Jose Fudd]

But, you know, we're always laughing with each other and it's always, you know, we're always messing with each other. You know, it's either me and Azy picking on Jon or Jon and Eazy picking on me or me and Jon just annoying the crap with Azy, like somebody's gonna get it and somebody, somebody. So it's. We always have a good time together.

[Az Fudd]

Excellent.

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[Az Fudd]

Okay, so Jose, we are now moving on to one of my favorite parts of the show. It is called Fun and Games.

[Jose Fudd]

All right, let's do it. Let's do it. Okay, so who came up with his name?

[Az Fudd]

You better listen, I'm just the co host, okay?

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Az Fudd]

So we're gonna play a game called who's more likely to. And it's gonna be the Fudd Family edition.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, so I have to pick out of us? Oh, yes. Like, do I have to explain here? I'm just like.

[Az Fudd]

If you want to, you can. You can break down who, what, when,

[Jose Fudd]

where, why, we'll see.

[Az Fudd]

But you're gonna pick someone out of the Family. All right, you ready?

[Jose Fudd]

All right, but like, I can't. I'm not about to start. No turmoil because.

[Az Fudd]

Nah.

[Jose Fudd]

Amongst us.

[Az Fudd]

This is just fun and games.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh yeah.

[Az Fudd]

We just playing around, just fuding game.

[Jose Fudd]

Little.

[Az Fudd]

Haha.

[Jose Fudd]

He a little jokey, jokey joke. All right, let's get it.

[Az Fudd]

First one who's most likely to trash talk in a game of pickup.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, goodness.

[Az Fudd]

I'm looking at you.

[Jose Fudd]

Me. Nah, nah. That is, um. Well, it's definitely none of the children. It's definitely none of the children. I don't. I've heard stories about my parents being hardcore okay. But I don't know who's. I don't know who's like, who was more vicious because I don't know. They both have some. They both have some crazy stories.

[Az Fudd]

So you got.

[Jose Fudd]

I would say my dad. Cause he has the craziest stories. It was some of the stuff he told me. I'm like, yo, you're lying. Like, this is not. He was like, nah. Like, I'm being so. For real. I'm like, okay. Like, there'd be some crazy stories that he be telling me, but I would definitely, like, if I was to ever play him in his prime or just like, you know, when he was younger, he might have tore me up. I'm a little too nice.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, so we going with Tim.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. Who's more likely to get too competitive?

[Jose Fudd]

It might be my mom. That's definitely my mom type of thing.

[Az Fudd]

I can see that. I can see that.

[Jose Fudd]

She's.

[Az Fudd]

She's serious.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, she really about that. She ain't afraid. She not afraid. No smoke. No smoke? No smoke. No. Exactly.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. Who's more likely to go viral?

[Jose Fudd]

I don't know. I mean, I know who I'd pick.

[Az Fudd]

Who? Papa. That man famous.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. That boy. He be catching everything. Everything. I'll be sitting at the game. I'll be sitting at the game. And then like, it's just like. Like I see this coming. Look, his phone just taking a picture of me. I'm like, papa, bro, put the camera down. What are we doing? He's like, grandson, I need to capture this. I'm like, all right, papa. All right, all right. Take your picture. But he. He be posting. I love, like, I love that. Like, he enjoys the games and like the fan base as well. He's like, wow, this is beautiful. Like, I never would have thought this ever to happen to me. So he's definitely. That's. That's a good choice. That's a good choice.

[Az Fudd]

What about. So are you going with that choice, too, or who you got?

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah, I'm going to go with him. I'm going to go with him. He's turning into a social media fiend. He.

[Az Fudd]

I'm a fan. I'm subscribed.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Yeah, he's definitely a good time.

[Az Fudd]

Who's more likely to cry during a movie?

[Jose Fudd]

Gosh, it might be me. It might be me. It depends on. It depends on what kind of movie it is. Like the ESPN thing. I don't know if it's considered a movie, but I feel like everyone should have shed a tear. That was definitely a good story, but a sad movie. It would definitely have to be me. I'm a little emotional.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. Who's more likely to hold a grudge?

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, a grudge. Oh, can it be a tie?

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, my parents,

[Az Fudd]

period. We're going to move on quickly. Who's more likely to lose their phone?

[Jose Fudd]

What you mean lose, like, misplace it or, like, get it taken?

[Az Fudd]

You are so funny.

[Jose Fudd]

I cannot, because me and John definitely die for getting our phones taken the most. Like. But, like, misplacing it. It'd probably be me. Yo, yo.

[Az Fudd]

That's funny.

[Jose Fudd]

Me and John.

[Az Fudd]

You and John.

[Jose Fudd]

D1 get in trouble type of people.

[Az Fudd]

Okay.

[Jose Fudd]

You know, me and John, we once, one summer, had to. We made a deal. It was cicada season. I don't know if you know what those are, but they're like the bugs that fly around and make that loud noise. Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Jose Fudd]

We ended up eating those to get our phone back. I don't even know how we lost our phone in the first place, but it was like we had to eat that to get our phone back. It was crazy.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, I'm gonna move on from that.

[Jose Fudd]

I'm gonna move on from that.

[Az Fudd]

No, I'm not. Why? How?

[Jose Fudd]

We've done some questionable things. Like, we are.

[Az Fudd]

Did you go up and be like, oh, if I eat this right now.

[Jose Fudd]

Nah, John did it first. And I was like, you know what? If I up him, I'll get my phone back too. And I was like, John, a. Like, oh, it works. Like, I'll eat 10. I'll eat 10. I was like, I need that phone back.

[Az Fudd]

I know that Immune system going crazy.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. I'm not strong, you know, Hashtag strong. Strong.

[Az Fudd]

Okay.

[Jose Fudd]

But, yeah, we did some. We do. We do some questionable things. It's definitely, definitely questionable.

[Az Fudd]

Who's more likely to give the best advice?

[Jose Fudd]

I have no clue. You know, I don't. Nah, I'm not gonna say John F. I don't really be having those locked in conversations with him. Sometimes I would say. I would say my mom. I mean, my dad's usually teaching me the lessons most of the time. Cause I be a knucklehead, but my mom definitely likes to sit down and just talk it through. I'll have to go. Go with her on. She's a. She's a little. Is a what A empath.

[Az Fudd]

Like when you feel.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. When someone feel emotions. Yeah, you like. She definitely. She definitely likes to sit you down and just come what you would like with a smooth voice and talk you through it. So you know, I'm a put her. Put her in that position. So.

[Az Fudd]

Okay. All right, last one. Who's most likely or who's more likely to win a game show?

[Jose Fudd]

Game show. It depends on the game show. Like, is it like trivia? We talking like American Ninja Warrior? Is that even a game show?

[Az Fudd]

I feel like, yeah, it's a game show for sure. You have to compete.

[Jose Fudd]

Exactly. To win.

[Az Fudd]

Okay, let's do two. One, trivia. Who's most likely? Yeah. Who's more likely to win a trivia game?

[Jose Fudd]

It's definitely. Honestly, I would say John. John knows the most random fact sometimes.

[Az Fudd]

I love that.

[Jose Fudd]

See, we'll be in the middle of the conversation. He'll drop something crazy on us. I'll be like, what are we talking about? He just drops random facts. Like he knows. When he was young, he used to be like, he would know, like maps, like on the back of his hand. He would draw them out too, like it was crazy. And like, he is surprisingly very smart. I mean, I'll be down here. Sometimes I think I'm smarter than him. But he. He is smart. He is smart. He's a smart.

[Az Fudd]

Who's older?

[Jose Fudd]

John.

[Az Fudd]

John.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, you're the baby. I just look old. Don't. We don't have to. Why did we have to go there? I've had facial hair since I was a freshman in high school. Chill. Like.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, you still the baby. Okay, so if it was a ninja warrior show, who would win?

[Jose Fudd]

It'd probably have to be az. She. She's strong.

[Az Fudd]

That would be. I would love to see that.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah.

[Az Fudd]

Getting like, people from different spheres competing in a ninja warrior type competition. That'd be kind of fire.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Like an Olympic sports home.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah.

[Jose Fudd]

From wherever.

[Az Fudd]

They're all competing on the ninja. Like, we'll get some tennis players, we'll get some basketball players, some football players, and they all compete. Listen, if y' all hear this and y' all turn this into A show. Y' all let me host it.

[Jose Fudd]

Both of us. I would be the best commentator ever. My goodness. I would tear that up.

[Az Fudd]

Great energy. All right, so that wraps up our who's more Likely to Fudd Family edition. Now we're gonna move on to our final fudding game. It is our what the fud of the week is something that happened this week that made you say, what the fud. I'll tell you my what the fud. And you guys have time to think. My what the FUD of the week is. The women's ice hockey team, Wisconsin, won their national championship, and it's Layla. Layla Edwards. She also won with the Olympic team in ice hockey. Yeah. So she won with her college.

[Jose Fudd]

That's crazy.

[Az Fudd]

That's fire.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. Wow.

[Az Fudd]

That's fire.

[Jose Fudd]

And that's.

[Az Fudd]

She's a winner.

[Jose Fudd]

No, that's. That's actually insane. Honestly, I don't follow women's hockey much like that, so I don't really know what teams are good and stuff like that, but I know, like, she's good.

[Az Fudd]

So wherever she goes, I'm a new fan.

[Jose Fudd]

I mean, if she was competing on Team usa, right, I already know. I don't even want to know what she was doing in the college cheat code, honestly.

[Az Fudd]

They have two players on Wisconsin from. Yeah. The other one is Caroline Harvey.

[Jose Fudd]

Oh, my goodness.

[Az Fudd]

K.K.

[Jose Fudd]

harvey. Oh, my gosh.

[Az Fudd]

Yeah, they stacked.

[Jose Fudd]

And that's just giving belt. Just give her a belt to countries and colleges. They out here, just us. Us Colleges. That's crazy. I. That's actually. That's insane.

[Az Fudd]

I mean, that could be our. What the fun of the week.

[Jose Fudd]

Yeah. I mean, shoot. But I mean, I have nothing. I've been so chronically offline.

[Az Fudd]

That's all right. My other one. The fun of the week is you've been chronically offline when you usually. Doom scroll.

[Jose Fudd]

I know.

[Az Fudd]

Mr. Doom Scroll.

[Jose Fudd]

I know. I mean, me and Az have this running joke. So, like, for the last two years, after they beat a team in the NCAA tournament, I'm like, duet. One of the players on the losing team. So they just. They. I just posted one for utsa, so.

[Az Fudd]

I know. I think I said, saw that. That's. Yeah, that's the what the fud. That is a what the. I don't know why you sat there.

[Jose Fudd]

I know. Well, I didn't think. I don't know. But that was. That. That's the first thing that came to mind.

[Az Fudd]

Troll.

[Jose Fudd]

But I know. I just. I do it for trolls. Like, and someone. Actually, someone. Last year I think was one of the USC players said like the tik tok more was like, bro, what is your brother doing? And so, you know, I just, I go on like, I just. That's all I do. I troll. So we love it. We got Syracuse today, so we gonna see.

[Az Fudd]

Can't wait. All right, Jose, is there anything else you want to tell the people?

[Jose Fudd]

No. Peace and love to everyone. Thank you for tuning in. Me and Ashanti had a great time talking and I hope you guys had a great time listening.

[Az Fudd]

Oh, thank you so much for joining us, Jose.

[Jose Fudd]

Hopefully, hopefully I can come back on here. Come on and you know, get a little update. I don't know how long this will go, but you know, it'll be, you know, it's my one time. Hopefully I get another time. But it was great. It was great being here.

[Az Fudd]

Thank you guys so much for tuning in to fudaround and find out with Jose.

[Jose Fudd]

Big ups.

[Az Fudd]

Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to Fudd around and find out wherever you get your podcast.

[Jose Fudd]

Bow mic drop.

[Az Fudd]

All right, that is a wrap on today's episode. Thank you guys so much for tuning in today. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to fight around and find out wherever you get your podcasts. We will. Well, Ashanti, my family will see you next week and I'll see you guys in April. Fud around and Find out is a production of I Heart Women's Sports and Unanimous Media. Executive producers are Jesse Katz, Eric Payton, Sharla Sumter, Brigitte and Stephen Curry. Co executive producer is Kalena Maria Kutney. Producers are Mike Coscarelli, Grace Fuze and Mackenzie Fitzpatger. And co producers are Kurt Redmond, Maya Howard and Jacqueline Schoeninger. This podcast is edited by Mike Coscarelli and hosted by me, Az Fudd and Ashanti Plummer.

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[Jose Fudd]

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[Jose Fudd]

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[Jose Fudd]

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[Az Fudd]

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