Show Me Something — Kansas City Chiefs Thanksgiving Showdown, Montana Pride & Sophie’s Lost License
Podcast: Show Me Something (iHeartPodcasts & The Volume)
Hosts: Sophie Cunningham (WNBA & Indiana Fever star), Wes Wilson (reality star, “Summer House”)
Date: November 25, 2025
Episode Overview
In this lively Thanksgiving episode, Sophie and Wes catch up just before the holiday, swapping stories from the sports world and their personal lives with their signature blend of humor, real talk, and Midwestern warmth. They dive into Montana football pride, the Kansas City Chiefs’ season-defining win, Thanksgiving food strategies, home decor advice for bachelors, giving back through sports, and the saga of Sophie’s long-lost driver’s license. The episode also features fan call-ins about sports confidence and recovery, plus a hilarious debate about AI-generated country songs.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Brawl of the Wild & Montana State Football
- Wes kicks off with unbridled excitement for his alma mater Montana State’s victory in the “Brawl of the Wild”:
“Go fucking Bobcats. Brawl of the Wild trophy stays home in Bozeman, Montana, where it belongs. Fantastic game. Fucking awesome.” (04:50) - Shares how the win clinched a Big Sky Conference title and a high seed in the FCS playoffs
(05:04–05:26) - Sophie, unfamiliar with the specifics but supportive, pivots to discuss the drama of the Chiefs vs. Colts NFL game.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Thanksgiving Week Showdown
- The hosts break down the Chiefs’ recent crucial win, describing the stress and unpredictability of a season where “every game matters”:
- Wes: “Chiefs needed that win to kind of save their season, and they pulled it off. Playoff hope still alive.” (06:06)
- Sophie: “We’re just not used to this. Maybe it’s... that’s why it’s fun.” (06:21–06:39)
- Both muse on how close games add excitement and pressure.
Their Ideal Football Sundays
- Sophie shares her routine: church, breakfast, coffee, football, a nap, a run, and longing for more social Sundays with friends and family:
“I’m lacking like, doing all that with like, a bunch of friends and family. A quiet Sunday is what you need... but I miss kind of, I miss that.” (07:24–08:15) - Wes extols New York City’s bar-hopping Sunday football scene—contrasting it with solo, cozy couch days.
Bachelor Pad Home Decor — Tips & Surprises
- Wes reveals his surprisingly cozy, stylish apartment:
Sophie: “I was not expecting your apartment to look so cute and, like, sophisticated.” (09:44–09:57)
Wes: “That’s what everyone says… I think I have good taste.” (09:57–10:06) - Both dispense practical advice for young men to level up their living spaces:
- Wes: “The bar is super low for their apartments and a lot of guys don’t have nice apartments... The easiest thing you can do to really level yourself up is just have a normal apartment, keep it clean.” (12:12)
- Emphasize basic hygiene, investing in quality basics (ditch the college flags!), cleanliness, and the psychological benefits of a tidy home.
Thanksgiving Traditions: Food, Family, and Football
- The hosts discuss their families’ holiday customs and the vital role of football on Thanksgiving.
- Wes: “I like football on holidays because it kind of gives you something to just like do in the middle.” (18:03)
- Sophie: “We all go to our spot to put on football. But it’s a big old nap. Everyone, like, cuddles. It’s fun catching up. And then you wake back up and then it’s round two.” (18:20)
- Hot take: Leftovers might be better than the Thanksgiving meal itself.
- Wes: “I think leftovers are better, in my opinion, than the original plate.” (18:47)
- Sophie: “The initial like bite of everything is so good but... all the sauces and juices and stuff just, like, really soak in... they are better.” (21:55)
- Detailed breakdowns of their “dream Thanksgiving plates” (23:35–25:19)
- Both agree on the supremacy of ham, potato casseroles, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, and pie.
A Plan to Give Back: Thanksgiving for Those Without
- Sophie proposes organizing a Thanksgiving dinner for people without one next year.
- Sophie: “We should put, like, a Thanksgiving dinner for people who never get one next year, like, get back to Columbia. Wouldn’t that be kind of fun?” (25:59)
- Wes enthusiastically agrees, offering to help brainstorm logistics.
Sophie's Charity Work: The Cunningham Classic
- Sophie explains her annual girls’ basketball showcase, the “Sophie Cunningham Classic,” held in Columbia, MO.
- Sophie: “It is a charity event... The ultimate—put high school girls basketball on a platform and give them all the gifts that entails being a female athlete.” (26:56)
- Multiple teams participate, raising awareness and resources for causes like the Ronald McDonald House and veterans.
“Dinner with Jimmy Fallon”—Wes' NYC Celebrity Moment
- Wes recounts a recent, serendipitous dinner with Jimmy Fallon and his wife, thanks to new entertainment connections.
- Sophie: “Dude, no, tell me everything. That is, like, amazing.” (30:42)
- Wes: “He was great. Like, really funny. Just in like a cute dinner way... So kind and sweet to everybody.” (31:48–32:14)
Sophie’s Lost License Saga
- Sophie describes (hilariously) losing her driver’s license in a Seattle hotel bathroom during WNBA season:
Sophie: “I flushed and I saw my license, and I, like, went in and tried to grab it, and it was the hardest flusher I’ve ever seen in my life.” (37:20) - She survived two years using only her passport, finally getting her Missouri license, then worries about Real ID requirements for flights.
Hot Takes & Laughs: AI Country Music Debate
- The hosts riff on the absurdity of viral AI-generated country hits:
- Wes: “Most of the time I hear AI music... it is satire on TikTok. That being said, they’re fucking catchy... they’re all sex related.” (47:15)
- Sophie: “You’re losing the human piece of things... people love artists because it brings people together.” (47:46)
- Both react in mock horror to a particularly wild AI “country song about jerking off”: “This is ruining American brains. Turn that off.” (03:28 / 48:27)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Wes, football pride: “Go fucking Bobcats. Brawl of the Wild trophy stays home in Bozeman, Montana, where it belongs.” (04:50)
- Sophie, on Chiefs/Colts stress: “If the Indiana—I'm going to switch my name—the Indiana Colts—if they would have won, I would have been, like, proud, too, because they’re having a hell of a season.” (05:51)
- Wes, bachelor decor advice: “Don’t shave your pubes on the toilet. Like, have a candle, keep it clean.” (12:12)
- Sophie, on holidays at home: “We all go to our spot to put on football. But it’s a big old nap... And then you wake back up and then it’s round two. Like, it’s the best.” (18:20)
- Wes, Thanksgiving leftovers: “My mom buys a bunch of Hawaiian rolls and just leaves them on the kitchen island. Then my brother and my dad and I will just, like, through the next two or three days, just sneak in, take out a Hawaiian roll. Go. Cranberry sauce, mayo... turkey, ham.” (22:26)
- Sophie, on cranberry sauce: “Not a cranberry sauce fan.” (23:02)
- Sophie, on lost license: “I flushed and I saw my license and I, like, went in and tried to grab it, and it was the hardest flusher I’ve ever seen in my life.” (37:20)
- Wes, on interviewing: “No one’s going to be comfortable if you’re nervous. No one’s going to be comfortable if you try to big time them. No one’s going to be comfortable if you’re too formal... You just kind of got to, like, meet people there.” (46:41)
Fan Call-ins: “Tell Me Something” Segment
Q1 — How to Be a Great Defensive Player (52:01)
- 10-year-old Mia asks Sophie for basketball defense tips.
- Sophie: “Just never giving up... if you continue just to work hard and beat them to the spot or outwork them or make them work for every little thing, that’s how you become a good defender.” (53:16)
Q2 — Regaining Sports Confidence After Injury (54:05)
- Young caller Shelby asks for advice after shoulder surgery.
- Wes: “Change your goals, but it doesn’t change who you are inside as a competitor. You just fully pivot.” (54:33)
- Sophie: “Break it down to sports because I think sports teach you so many good life lessons... You got to fall in love with things that are hard.” (55:40)
Timestamps for Notable Segments
- Montana State Brawl of the Wild Win: 04:50–05:26
- Chiefs Game & Kansas City Football: 05:26–06:58
- Cozy Sundays & NYC Football Culture: 07:09–09:02, 08:15–09:02
- Bachelor Apartment Decor Talk: 09:24–14:56
- Thanksgiving Traditions & Food: 18:03–25:30
- Giving Back for Thanksgiving: 25:56–26:38
- Sophie Cunningham Classic: 26:44–28:54
- Dinner with Jimmy Fallon Story: 30:42–32:46
- Lost Driver’s License Story: 36:58–41:55
- AI Country Music Hot Take: 47:15–49:08
- Fan Call-ins / “Tell Me Something”: 52:01–56:55
Tone & Style
Warm, rowdy, sometimes irreverent, always candid, with plenty of friendly ribbing and Midwestern “good hangs” energy. Wes and Sophie are relatable, self-deprecating, and encouraging—especially to young fans.
Summary Takeaway
This Thanksgiving edition delivers all the warmth, humor, and authenticity fans expect, blending heartfelt reflections with offbeat stories (and the occasional AI music meltdown). Whether talking big football wins or small home upgrades, Sophie and Wes keep it real: celebrate the wins, embrace life’s muddles (including lost IDs), and always support your people—on or off the field.