Show Me Something – Episode Summary
Episode Title: Sophie Cunningham WNBA offseason updates, NBA & NFL predictions, youth sports truths
Podcast: Show Me Something
Hosts: Sophie Cunningham & Wes Wilson
Published: November 18, 2025
Overview
This lively episode brings together WNBA star Sophie Cunningham and her longtime friend Wes Wilson for a conversational mix of sports insight, personal stories, and interactive listener questions. The pair provide updates on Sophie’s offseason, offer candid advice on youth sports culture, make bold NFL and NBA predictions, and dig into fan-submitted queries—from best Midwestern barbecue joints to rehab routines and life lessons for young athletes. Their signature mix of humor and real talk keeps the show entertaining and authentic.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. NFL & NBA Predictions (03:14, recurring at 12:08)
- Super Bowl Picks: Both hosts, with open Kansas City bias, predict the Chiefs as Super Bowl favorites.
- “Until the Chiefs don't get to a Super Bowl, why would we pick anyone else?”
— Wes (03:17, 12:10)
- “Until the Chiefs don't get to a Super Bowl, why would we pick anyone else?”
- They break down why the Chiefs remain contenders, discuss the unpredictability of the current NFL landscape (“no clear front runner”), and briefly shout out the surging Colts and Seahawks.
- On the NBA, both hedge—with Sophie pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s young roster and Wes noting the difficulties in predicting so early in the season.
- Special attention given to the Pacers (and Tyrese Haliburton’s impact) and commentary on NBA injuries impacting the Pacers’ roster (14:35).
2. Hot Girl of the Week Segment (05:12)
- New Fan-Favorite Segment: Sophie highlights her “Hot Girl of the Week” to underscore confidence and celebrating strong women.
- This week’s shout-outs:
- Veterans in the military (since it was near Veterans Day): “Shouting out all those badass, brave women who serve our country.” — Sophie (06:18)
- Kansas City Current Women’s Soccer Team: Wes folds in a heartfelt tribute to the only women’s sports stadium in the country:
“Still the only women’s only sports stadium in the country. So shout out to them and they’ll bring it home next year.” — Wes (07:44)
- This week’s shout-outs:
- They discuss the viral Arby’s tunnel fit incident and call for a WNBA team in Kansas City.
3. Youth Sports & Parental Involvement (08:43, 16:32)
Listener Call — Coaching Boundaries (08:43):
A caller raises concerns about being uncomfortable with their basketball trainer.
- Sophie’s Advice:
- Differentiates between “good” discomfort (being pushed athletically) and “bad” discomfort (feeling unsafe or having boundaries crossed).
- “…If your trainer is making you feel uncomfortable…tell somebody you trust…” (09:32)
- Encourages open communication with parents and emphasizes safety, especially for young female athletes.
- Differentiates between “good” discomfort (being pushed athletically) and “bad” discomfort (feeling unsafe or having boundaries crossed).
Listener Call — Parental Intervention in Youth Sports (16:32): A mom describes her daughter being discouraged after perceived unfairness and subsequent ejection from a youth team.
- Sophie & Wes’s Take:
- Stress the importance of resilience, learning to deal with setbacks, and letting kids learn autonomy.
- “Sometimes you need to look yourselves in the mirror and step back…Let kids be kids.” — Sophie (16:58)
- “My parents…never intervened…It was my problem…It’s just such a good life experience.” — Wes (17:50)
- Only step in if serious harm is present—not for credit or awards.
- Stress the importance of resilience, learning to deal with setbacks, and letting kids learn autonomy.
Memorable Moment:
Wes’s anecdote about being a youth umpire and dealing with over-zealous parents (20:16) provides comic relief and perspective.
4. Food Scene Showdown & Local Favorites (21:40)
- Fan Q: Best Regional Food Scene? Indiana, Phoenix, or Missouri
- Missouri barbecue reigns supreme for both.
- “Best barbecue definitely goes to Missouri. Thousand percent.” — Sophie (22:10)
- “Missouri barbecue, you guys, is banging.” — Wes (22:30)
- Phoenix acclaimed for Mexican and healthy/organic options; New York gets a bonus mention for overall variety.
- Missouri barbecue reigns supreme for both.
- Top Picks in Missouri:
- Q39 (Kansas City), Como Smoke and Fire, Mugs Up, and local favorites like Murray’s G&D.
5. Personal & Player Q&A Highlights
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Diet During Season & Offseason (24:18):
- Sophie candidly shares her approach to nutrition:
“I’m all about balance…80% of the time you’re eating well, 20% of the time, do what you want… I probably eat dessert every single day, but the rest of my meals are pretty good.” (24:42)
- Sophie candidly shares her approach to nutrition:
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Lifestyle Q: Living on a Boat? (25:48):
- Audience suggestion for Sophie to live on a houseboat in Florida gets friendly pushback and some fun stories.
- “A houseboat sounds fun, but I don’t think it’s, like, realistic to my life…And I’m good on roommates.” — Sophie (26:22)
- Wes recalls raucous college memories on a houseboat (26:46–27:25).
- Audience suggestion for Sophie to live on a houseboat in Florida gets friendly pushback and some fun stories.
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Sophie’s Offseason Injury Rehab Update (28:24):
- Sophie offers a detailed progress report on her knee rehab:
- Goal to be sprinting by Thanksgiving, cutting by New Year, already ahead of schedule.
- “I’m doing really well…here’s the timeline, everybody…By Thanksgiving, I need to be sprinting…By the first of the year, the goal is to be able to do an in-court non-contact workout.” (29:01)
- Simple gratitude: “Thanks for the good vibes. I will take all the prayers—always.” (30:03)
- Sophie offers a detailed progress report on her knee rehab:
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On Kansas City’s Fanbase:
“The W needs a team in Kansas City…that team is f***ing…they sell out the stadium every weekend.” — Wes (08:02) - On Coaches & Credit in Youth Sports:
“Let kids be kids…Resilience is a huge thing that you’re going to need, and it’s a life lesson.” — Sophie (19:23) - On Nutrition and Balance:
“I don’t think I really have like a crazy diet…It’s pretty basic. I try to eat clean, but if there’s no options to eat clean, then it’s okay.” — Sophie (24:42) - On Living with Roommates:
“I think I’m past the point of roommates.” — Sophie (26:22)
“I don’t think you can go backwards.” — Wes (26:41)
Segment Timestamps
- NFL Super Bowl & NBA Finals Picks: 03:14, 12:08–15:31
- Hot Girl of the Week: 05:12–08:21
- Listener Call: Coaching Boundaries: 08:43–11:53
- Listener Call: Youth Sports Parental Involvement: 16:32–20:38
- Food Scene Q&A: 21:40–24:12
- Sophie’s Nutrition Talk: 24:18–25:36
- Boat Living & Roommates: 25:48–28:08
- Sophie’s Rehab Update: 28:24–30:11
Summary
The episode is packed with personality, concrete advice for young athletes and parents, and strong regional pride—peppered with plenty of Midwestern humor and real-life stories. Sophie and Wes blend their sports know-how with honesty and accessibility, making the episode both informative and approachable for sports fans and casual listeners alike.