Show Me Something – Episode Summary

Episode: Sophie Cunningham on Unrivaled League TEA, Tom Brady’s Dog & Viral Dating Drama
Date: November 6, 2025
Podcast: Show Me Something (iHeartPodcasts & The Volume)
Hosts: Sophie Cunningham, Wes Wilson

Episode Overview

This episode is classic "Show Me Something": breezy, playful, and packed with locker-room gossip, sports hot takes, and hilarious digressions. Sophie and Wes bounce between WNBA insider tea, personal stories, and trending headlines—like Tom Brady’s cloned dog and viral dating disasters. Listener questions spark discussion on college athletics’ NIL deals and the oddest DMs, while the hosts highlight their ‘hot girls of the week’ and riff on Missouri friendship, amusement park nostalgia, and the current state of the NBA.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

[05:07] Courtside Stories and Pacers Recap

• Wes notes the Pacers tweeted about Sophie.
  • Sophie: “I had actually a lot of fun. The Pacers are kind of not having the best year yet...but I still had a really good time courtside. Not that it’s about me, but I had a great time.”
• Sophie mentions hanging with Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée Jade and her Iowa State crew.
• Touch on the NBA’s struggles and injuries across teams: “Brooklyn Nets aren't either, so I thought maybe this is the one...but we didn't get it, which is okay.” (Sophie, [05:48])

[07:10] World Series Recap & Baseball v. Basketball

• Wes spotlights the nail-biting, history-making World Series Game 7, praising pitching and wild moments:
  • “That’s the most excruciating loss of any sports fandom. In a...minute.” ([09:25])
• Sophie & Wes compare MLB’s surge in popularity to the NBA’s transitional struggles:
  • Wes: “For like a good maybe two years...the NBA is in a weird no man’s land...their old stars...are kind of like, their exit has begun.” ([10:34])
  • Sophie: “The All Star, they've been trying different things...that hasn't worked...It's just weird. The NBA is weird to me right now.” ([13:04])

[11:48] The NBA’s Identity Crisis

• More on the NBA’s transition:
  • New international stars (Luka, Wimby) “don’t care...they don’t want to be American celebrities.” (Wes, [12:30])
  • Fewer ‘superteams’ and waning loyalty: “A lot of the groups of people that could win championships are splitting up… you don't see like Star Pack teams anymore.” (Sophie, [13:04])
• Debate on whether a lower number of games and tighter storylines would help restore NBA magic.

[16:11] News & Pop Culture

• ‘Is This Something?’ Segment:

  • Tom Brady clones his dog:
    • Sophie: “Dude, that's weird."
    • Wes: “Why are you trying to replace your old one?” ([16:47])
    • Scepticism about the ethics and motives of celebrity pet cloning: “This is why rich people do weird shit. Because they have fuck you money and ... find ways to do weird shit.” (Sophie, [17:04])

• Six Flags Closing - Travis Kelce’s Investment:

  • Wes: “He wants to buy a 9% stake for 200 million probably to keep this thing afloat. Six Flags share price is down 50% this year. I’m not an investor. It sounds like a lot.” ([28:47])
  • Sophie: Skeptical of the business logic.

[25:13] Locker Room, Golf, and Viral Moments

• Sophie caddying for a golf event, admits ignorance about golf lingo:
  • “I'm a dumbass if anyone's seen my story. I was like, four F O U R...I fucking don't golf. And I knew that.” ([25:13])
• Missouri high school nostalgia: Worlds of Fun, student-section ‘roller coaster’ antics, and shout-outs to old friends.

[32:58] Unrivaled League Rosters & Hot Girl of the Week

• The hosts select squads for the off-season ‘Unrivaled’ women’s league:
  • Wes: “I'm already fucking locking in the breeze—no offense. Paige [Bueckers] ... and Cameron Brink.” ([33:33])
  • Sophie: “I kind of think the Hive might be the sneaky winners...you have Kelsey Mitchell, Sonya, Ezzy, Natisha Heideman...she's a fucking beast.” ([33:49])
  • Sophie dishes inside info (tea) about WNBA players’ roles on the Unrivaled league’s exec board and possible conflicts of interest in a nine-week, 3v3 format ([34:52]).
• Hot Girl of the Week: Shoutouts to friends (Alyssa for running the NYC Marathon), and uplifting marathon stories: “So many amazing stories.” (Sophie, [37:09])

[37:45] Tell Me Something – Listener Questions

NIL in College Sports

• Anna from Pennsylvania asks: Is NIL ruining college purity?
  • Wes: Players should be paid, but “the transfer portal…has ruined [the loyalty]. There’s no nucleus. There’s no growth. People just leave.” ([38:32])

Viral Dating Dilemma

• Sam asks for romantic advice: flirting with a coworker who only messages through her dog's Instagram account.
  • Sophie: “No, this is not normal...you guys are not dogs. Don't even go there.” ([42:02])
  • Wes: “Get her in person and not a dog park...if she starts sniffing you...maybe we move on.” ([42:17])
  • General consensus: This is a huge red flag, but also the segment's comic highlight.

Friend-Zoning and Moving On

• Socorro from New Mexico asks how to let down a friend with feelings:
  • Sophie: “You have to be honest...I just don't want to ruin what we have.”
  • Wes: “I just want to be your friend… I’m starting to feel something in my pants, and it’s friendship.” ([46:41])
• Light teasing and friendly support for listeners.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “The NBA is weird to me right now.” — Sophie, [13:04]
• “This is why rich people do weird shit. Because they have fuck you money...” — Sophie, [17:04]
• “Am I supposed to ask out the dog?” — Sam the listener, paraphrased, [41:24]
• “No, this is not normal...You guys are not dogs.” — Sophie, [42:02]
• “I’m starting to feel something in my pants, and it’s friendship.” — Wes, [46:41]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Indiana Pacers/Sophie’s night out: [05:07]
• World Series recap/baseball v. NBA: [07:10]
• NBA identity/ratings talk: [10:34]
• Tom Brady’s cloned dog: [16:11]
• Six Flags/Travis Kelce: [27:18]
• Unrivaled League/locker room tea: [32:58] & [34:52]
• Hot Girl(s) of the week / Marathon inspiration: [36:29]
• Listener Q&A (NIL, dating w/ dog Instagram, friend-zoning): [37:45]–[47:17]

Tone and Style

The conversation flows with the easy wit of two longtime Missouri friends—irreverent, authentic, and openly supportive of each other and their listeners. Sophie brings WNBA insight and Midwest warmth, Wes keeps the banter sharp, and both aren’t afraid of a little self-deprecation (or ribbing each other for social media errors). The Q&A segment, especially the outlandish dog-DM story, is delivered with both humor and genuine (if slightly exasperated) advice.

Takeaways for New Listeners

This episode is a perfect jump-in point for the “Show Me Something” brand: equal parts behind-the-scenes sports chat, quirky pop-culture riffs, and personal storytelling. You get locker-room gossip, honest analysis, Marvel-level friendship, and a distinct sense of Missouri pride—plus, you’ll never DM someone as a dog again.

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