Show Me Something – Episode Summary

Podcast: Show Me Something
Hosts: Sophie Cunningham & West Wilson
Episode: Sophie Cunningham REACTS to Michael Porter Jr.'s WNBA comments & West Wilson’s BravoCon Wipeout
Date: November 21, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Missouri natives Sophie Cunningham (WNBA & Indiana Fever star) and her longtime best friend West Wilson (reality star, Summer House) catch up on stories from their worlds, laugh at viral mishaps, and dig deep into the ongoing discourse sparked by Michael Porter Jr.'s controversial WNBA comments. The duo also celebrates positive community stories, shares advice for young athletes and those facing tricky family situations, and teases a can't-miss Kansas City hometown party.

Major Segments & Key Insights

Hometown Party Announcement & Opening Banter

[02:38 – 05:46]

• West announces he’ll try to swear less in response to listener feedback—immediately undermined by Sophie’s playful cussing.
  • "Fucking do better. Wes, what the fuck are you doing? Fucking rude of you." – Sophie ([03:42])
• The pair excitedly reveal their first Show Me Something party in Kansas City (Dec. 6th at No Other Pub, sponsored by Arby’s).
  • "So, those are my two big things: no cussing and our party." – Wes ([05:36])
  • Sophie and Wes reminisce about seeing each other less often these days and joke about the confusion regarding the party’s venue.

BravoCon Wipeout: West’s Viral Vegas Mishap

[07:02 – 09:05]

• West addresses a video of him and friend Jesse wiping out at a packed Vegas nightclub during BravoCon.
  • 3–4 a.m.; both run directly into a stanchion while leaving VIP.
  • “He just fucking runs right into a stanchion pole. He falls, then I fall behind him—hit me right in the dick.” – Wes ([07:23])
• The clip goes viral, with Sophie playfully shaming Jesse for not warning Wes.
• West reflects on how the trip, meant to be all about ‘seriousness and photos,’ was immediately humbled by this dorky fall.

Hot Girl of the Week: Women Uplifting Women

[09:05 – 14:59]

• Sophie’s Pick: The sisters who run Champs Bar on Lake Geneva, WI, honoring their late father by displaying Sophie’s jersey in the bar.
  • "They’re putting up this memorial of their dad, and he wanted my jersey up there next to him. Isn’t that so nice?" – Sophie ([11:59])
• West’s Pick: Dorit Kemsley (RHOBH) for her iconic “smoking on stage” Bravo Awards win.
  • “She just walked up smoking hot, pulled out a fucking cig, lit it on stage and—iconic.” – Wes ([14:05])
• The pair laugh at Sophie’s disastrous ‘Doritos’ pun about Dorit’s name and discuss viral memes and reality celebrity boldness.

Michael Porter Jr. vs. WNBA: Candid, Nuanced Debate

[20:55 – 29:18]

• West sets up the controversy: NBA player (and hometown peer) Michael Porter Jr. has said “a lot of insane stuff,” particularly about WNBA.
• Sophie, inundated with tweets, clarifies the context and timeline and offers her unfiltered athlete’s perspective:
  • "If you’re in that elite level group...yeah, you should be able to beat the girls. I’m not surprised by that...Any NBA player could beat a female in high school." – Sophie ([22:21])
• They talk through the nuances:
  • The original MPJ quote was about elite 8th-grade boys beating WNBA players. Sophie admits size, strength, and athleticism matter, and that biology often gives boys an edge at a certain level.
  • "I just don't get why it’s continuing to get brought up." – Sophie ([22:21])
  • They question why MPJ fixates on this topic, with Wes suggesting it might be due to insecurity.
    • “Everything he’s ever said is like, men and women—him just, like, being so weirdly insecure about women being around him.” – Wes ([23:07])
• They reminisce about their powerhouse Rock Bridge High School team (Sophie + MPJ’s sisters), how few wanted to play them, and the unique dynamics of girls' vs. boys' sports.
  • Sophie: “At the end of the day, the men in sports will always win. Duh.” ([28:45])
  • Both agree: context and realistic comparison matter, and clickbait distorts the discussion.

Listener Q&A: Advice & Life Lessons

[39:54 – 46:32]

• Advice for JUCO Athlete:
  • Caller asks for guidance for his son, an incoming junior-college baseball player.
  • Wes: stresses being present, building community, and not letting athletics solely define self-worth.
    • “Having good relationships with your teammates, your coaches...will make your athletic experience like that much better.” ([41:57])
  • Sophie: champions time management, “stacking the days,” embracing the grind, and loving the journey.
    • “Everyone wants to be the star right away…but that’s not reality. Stack the days, enjoy it, love your teammates.” ([42:19])
• Navigating Difficult In-Law Relationships:
  • Caller deals with tension around in-laws.
  • Wes and Sophie (though admitting limited experience) suggest open communication with one's spouse, having a “doorway” ally in the family, and maintaining peace where possible.
    • “If it’s just holiday or birthday, keep the peace—who cares…but if it’s every month, you gotta figure that out.” – Wes ([45:53])
    • “Just go in with good vibes, try to find one person to connect with.” – Sophie ([45:43])

Sporting Rivalries, Mascot Madness & Missouri Pride

[30:05 – 38:38]

• West hypes “Brawl of the Wild”—Montana State vs. Montana—detailing the rivalry’s lore and his own experience with a missing-name game jersey.
• Sophie and Wes amuse themselves with stats on college “cat” mascots, firing off the number of Tigers, Bobcats, Cougars, and more in D-I sports.
  • “Sixteen Cougars, Panthers, three Jaguars, one Leopard, six Lions, fourteen Tigers.” – Sophie ([37:54])
• Laugh at shared small-town knowledge—why a bobcat is called a bobcat (“because of their tails”).

Notable Quotes

• On Michael Porter Jr. Comments:

  • Sophie: “If you’re in that elite level group, yeah, you should be able to beat the girls...Any NBA star could beat a female in high school.” ([22:21])
  • Wes: “Everything he’s ever said is just so weirdly insecure about women being around him.” ([23:07])
  • Sophie: “At the end of the day, the men in sports will always win. Duh.” ([28:45])

• On Iconic BravoCon Moment:

  • Wes: “She just walked up smoking hot, pulled out a fucking cig, lit it on stage and—iconic.” ([14:05])

• On Student Athlete Advice:

  • Wes: “Having good relationships with your teammates, your coaches...will make your athletic experience like that much better.” ([41:57])
  • Sophie: “Stack the days...embrace and love the journey.” ([42:19])

• On Holiday Shopping:

  • Sophie: “Giving someone something that actually makes them slow down and breathe, that’s next level.” ([39:10])

Episode Highlights & Memorable Moments

• Sophie’s dry, relentless teasing of Wes for his cussing “problem.”
• The viral nightclub wipeout story—a dose of humility for West among Bravo’s reality TV elite.
• Personal insights on women’s sports, why clickbait drives the wrong gender discourse, and unfiltered honesty from a professional WNBA player.
• Genuine small-town friendship energy—Missouri pride, trivia on cat mascots, and heartfelt listener advice show the show’s warmth and relatability.

Important Timestamps

• Kansas City Party Announcement: [03:48 – 05:46]
• BravoCon Wipeout Story: [07:02 – 09:05]
• Hot Girl of the Week (Champs Bar & Dorit Kemsley): [09:05 – 14:59]
• Michael Porter Jr. WNBA Comments/Discussion: [20:55 – 29:18]
• Listener Q&A (Athlete & In-Laws): [39:54 – 46:32]
• Mascot Trivia & Cat Count: [37:40 – 38:05]
• Brawl of the Wild Rivalry/Personal Anecdote: [30:13 – 33:51]

Tone & Style

• Playful, unfiltered, and warm
• Frequent cussing (called out and then ignored)
• Blend of honest sports analysis with reality TV fandom
• Friendly Midwestern banter and uplifting spirit

For listeners new to the show or this episode, Sophie and Wes offer a real, nuanced look at both sports-world debates and everyday life, proving you can swap between viral Vegas wipeouts, WNBA hot takes, and wholesome advice—all with a laugh.