The Sophie Cunningham Classic kicks off & West Wilson’s Montana State crowned FCS champs

Summary

Show Me Something – Episode Summary

Podcast: Show Me Something
Hosts: Sophie Cunningham & West Wilson
Episode: The Sophie Cunningham Classic kicks off & West Wilson’s Montana State crowned FCS champs
Date: January 8, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode brings listeners up to speed on the hosts' eventful holidays and New Year, before diving into the excitement of Montana State’s FCS National Championship win, the kickoff of the Sophie Cunningham Classic girls' basketball tournament, and an impassioned discussion on the Kansas City Chiefs’ controversial stadium move. The episode is filled with laughter, candid sharing, sports nostalgia, and a celebration of community and high school athletics. It offers plenty of relatable stories and banter, making listeners feel part of a digital happy hour with two Missouri-grown best friends.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Holiday Catch-Up & Family Traditions

• Relaxed Holidays: Both Sophie and West share how their families shifted from giving gifts to focusing on low-pressure, quality time and family vacations instead.
  • Sophie: "We spend so much money…let's not do a lot of gifts and, like, let's go on a family vacation. We’ve never done that before, and it was really nice." (07:04)
  • West: Secret Santa made gift-giving more thoughtful and less stressful.
• Kids and Family Dynamics: Warm talk about the joys (and handfuls) of kids, with contributions from producer Kev about parenting and daycare challenges, especially in New York.
  • Kev: “Daycare is insanely expensive in New York...there’s a lot of daycare deserts…” (11:21)
  • Sophie: “The more you’re around kids, you have two different feelings…it’s like, absolutely no.” (09:02)

2. Montana State FCS National Championship Recap

• West Recounts the Game: West vividly details the chaotic and thrilling overtime win that crowned Montana State FCS champions for the first time since 1984.
  • West: “It was either the best football game I’ve ever seen in my life or second best...we blocked the PAT, then it's 4th and 10, our QB off his back foot...touchdown!” (03:11–04:34)
  • Describes alumni returning, the Bozeman legacy, and what that win means to the school and its community.
• Game Day Fashion: West gets praise for his "cowboy chic" fur coat, tie, and vintage hat ensemble at the championship, highlighting the fun of dressing up for special games.
  • Kev: “The fur coat, West. Drip. Fire.” (12:30)
  • Sophie: “That’s what made the outfit!” (13:24)
• Celebrating Community: The big win is positioned as a meaningful community event, where alumni and current students connect across generations.

3. Chiefs Stadium Relocation Debate

• Emotions Run High: West and Sophie express anger and heartbreak over the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to move their stadium to the Kansas side, abandoning the legendary Arrowhead Stadium.
  • West: “Arrowhead Stadium is actively cool. It is actively the loudest stadium in the world. It’s in the Guinness Book of World Records...The idea that you would fucking leave that behind is crazy to me.” (29:24–31:32)
  • Sophie: “It pierces me a little bit...there’s something inside me, just because it’s always been Missouri.” (28:08)
• Tradition vs. Business: The conversation contrasts deep fan memories and Midwest sports culture with cold business decisions made for tax breaks and newer facilities.
• Impact on Community: They worry about losing a key part of Missouri culture and criticize the stadium’s new dome design as out-of-step with the Chiefs' identity.
  • Sophie: “That’s why our culture in the Midwest, and especially Missouri, is so awesome, is because we know how to rally around a team...that is part of the sports culture in the Midwest.” (33:21)

4. Sophie Cunningham Classic – Championing Girls’ Basketball

• Tournament Origins and Impact: Sophie is prepping for her annual tournament, featuring top girls’ teams from across the nation at Columbia College, Missouri. It’s a major event, sponsored by Arby’s, Adidas, and local businesses.
  • Sophie: “We were gonna try to keep it, like, Midwest, but...there’s a market for it. So it has kind of blown up...So many top 25 girls are going to be playing.” (40:03)
• Hands-on Involvement: Unlike celebrity camps where the athlete is rarely present, Sophie stays at the Classic all weekend to mentor, take photos, and inspire.
  • Sophie: “A lot of pro athletes...just their name, but they’re never there...I wanted to make sure...if we’re going to do this, let’s do it right...24/7.” (45:16)

5. Cowgirl Hat Saga & Rodeo Gender Equity

• Sophie’s Cowboy Hat Adventure: Sophie tells a hilarious story about accidentally paying over $1,000 for a custom-molded cowboy hat at a women’s rodeo event in Scottsdale.
  • Sophie: “I picked a hat and he measured my head, molded it…‘We'll give you 20% off.’...‘Alright, it's gonna be $1,080.’ Fuck me.” (52:58, also callback at 01:10)
  • They discuss how Sophie feels obliged to wear it now—cue extended fashion advice from West and Kev.
• Women in Rodeo: Sophie spotlights the struggle for gender equity in rodeo, explaining how women have to organize their own high-payout, breakaway roping events because the NFR hasn’t fully included them.
  • Sophie: “It’s the fastest growing sport in rodeo, which is kind of crazy...think about all the little girls, the aunts, the wives…so many women in the Western world.” (51:26)

6. Outfit Planning for Missouri State Capitol

• Honor as ‘Famous Missourian’: Sophie is being honored at the capitol and seeks advice on what to wear—ultimately deciding on the (very expensive) brown cowboy hat.
  • West: “Do the brown. You paid a lot. It looks good.” (62:04)
• Playful Banter: The segment is full of playful jokes about Capitol fashion, Midwest pride, and their status compared to Missouri icons like Nelly and Brad Pitt.
  • Sophie: “It’s like Walt Disney, Brad Pitt… and now, like…” (49:38)
  • West: “Yeah, Cheryl Crow, Sophie, Nelly!” (49:47)

7. Super Bowl Picks & NFL Talk

• Making Picks: Laments over the Chiefs being eliminated, then quick-fire predictions:
  • West: “For the NFC, I want the Seahawks to do well…” (59:15)
  • Sophie: “My favorite team out of all these, though, would have to go with the 49ers, just because I have friends on that.” (60:49)
• NFL Rivalries: They joke about their inability to root for certain teams given their Chiefs loyalty.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Arrowhead Stadium is actively cool. It is actively the loudest stadium in the world. The idea that you would fucking leave that behind in the dust when it is a bucket list for NFL fans—that is so crazy to me.” — West (29:24)

• “That is why our culture in the Midwest…and especially Missouri is so awesome…we know how to rally around a team. If it’s hot, cold, freezing, like, all of it.” — Sophie (33:21)

• “I picked a hat, and he measured my head, molded it to my head…‘All right, it’s gonna be $1,080.’ Fuck me.” — Sophie (52:58)

• “A lot of pro athletes host camps…but they’re never there. I wanted to make sure…so I make sure I’m there 24/7.” — Sophie (45:16)

• “Congrats to the boys, man. That is big time. That is big time. That’s huge.” — Sophie, on Montana State’s championship (06:22)

• “You could have said the Sue Bird of breakaway roping!” — West (56:12)

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Important Timestamps

• 01:10 – Sophie’s $1,000 cowboy hat story (recounted again in full at 52:58)
• 03:11–06:22 – Montana State championship game recollection
• 11:21 – Kev’s NYC daycare perspective
• 12:30, 13:24 – Discussion of West’s Nashville fur coat outfit
• 29:24–34:36 – Deep-dive Chiefs stadium/Arrowhead debate
• 40:03–46:10 – Launch of the Sophie Cunningham Classic and its community impact
• 45:16 – Sophie’s “24/7” tournament hosting philosophy
• 51:26–53:40 – Women’s rodeo and Sophie’s hat-buying mishap
• 62:04 – West tells Sophie to wear the brown hat to the Missouri Capitol

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Tone & Style

The episode is lively, colloquial, and peppered with authentic, unfiltered takes. Sophie and West play to their strengths—Sophie as the professional athlete and community booster; West as reality star, sports enthusiast, and comic foil. The dynamic is energetic and personal, easily moving from heartfelt to hilarious.

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Conclusion

This episode of "Show Me Something" encapsulates the spirit of small-town roots meeting big-time ambition. Through stories of sporting triumph, memorable outfits, family traditions, and a fierce defense of beloved institutions, Sophie and West deliver both laughs and real talk. Whether you’re a Missouri native, sports fanatic, or just love authentic friendship, this digital happy hour is a ride worth catching.

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Transcript

[Sophie]

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[West]

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[Sophie]

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[West]

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[Sophie]

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[Sophie]

He's like, yeah, great hat. It's like the best that you can get. And so I thought that was the prize. And he goes, and we'll give you 20% off. And I was like, oh, perfect. Like, that's so nice of you guys. And he goes, all right, it's gonna be a thousand and eighty dollars. Fuck me.

[West]

Wow.

[Sophie]

But I was like. He's like, is that okay? I was like, oh, yeah. Like, that's fine.

[West]

Yeah, totally.

[Sophie]

Which, like, it's fine, but, like, I wasn't expecting to spend that on a cowboy hat.

[West]

Yeah, that's like a jump scare.

[Sophie]

Yeah. And so, like, I was walking away and goes, oh, and you get a free hat case for your cowboy hats.

[West]

I was like, oh, thanks, man.

[Sophie]

So now that I spent for freaking, a thousand dollars on a cowboy hat after 20 off, I'm trying to wear.

[West]

That as much as I can.

[Sophie]

Oh, my God, dude, are you just waking up, too?

[West]

Yeah, I'm. I'm beat, but the rest of my January looks chill. But I'm. Who cares? Because Montana State, your Division 1 FCS national champions. It was 48 hours ago. I'm still riding the high. Very sleepy. But so can we do one of these, Soph?

[Sophie]

Yeah, we can. Dude. I just loved. I was looking at all the videos because it's like, Been on everyone's feed and I just love kind of how everyone dresses up there. I know that has nothing to do with football, but.

[West]

No, it's okay.

[Sophie]

I like the style.

[West]

It's like a cute little cowboy chic kind of vibe, you know?

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

I'm going to brag about my outfit, but first we should tell everyone. Welcome back. It feels like it's been two years. Show me something podcast. Presented by who?

[Sophie]

Sophie, Our good friends over at Arby's.

[West]

Woohoo. It's been. There's like a zillion things that we have to catch up on. Some good, some bad. I kind of had like just, just moved on from being mad about the chief's announcement, but now I'm gonna get all fired up again. But we can get to that in a little bit. But yeah, I got back from Nashville yesterday from 1. It was either the best football game I've ever seen in my life or second best. It's like between that and the 13 second Chiefs Bills game.

[Sophie]

But like the actual football game was really good.

[West]

Yes.

[Sophie]

Oh yeah.

[West]

I mean any championship game that goes to overtime is just like crazy. But we went up early, they, they brought it back, got it close. Then they, we punted. They drove down to like kick a game winning field goal. We blocked it. Blocked it, had the ball, pissed it away. Like snap over a quarterback's head. Went to overtime. They scored in two plays. Then we blocked the PAT right after. Then we get four.

[Sophie]

Why are you blocking so many? That is not normal.

[West]

The last two kicks they went and blocked them. And then it's 4th and 10. I. I thought we were dead. I thought we were dead like five times. 4th and 10. They blitz everyone. It was like cover zero. They blitz everyone. RQB off his back foot, fucking like fade ball on a corner. Route to Taco Dowler. Touchdown. We make PAT when everyone gets rings.

[Sophie]

Wait, was that just insane?

[West]

Yes. I, I like, my dad and I both like hands like this for, for an hour. I like. It was.

[Sophie]

Those are the best games though, because a blowout. Yes. You feel good because you know you're going to get it, but with those types of games it just like feels different.

[West]

No, I agree. Well, so the team we played, Shout Out Illinois State, they're like they were unseated in this tournament. So they, every game they won was on the road. They were underdogs. They beat North Dakota State. They're a really good football team. I, I thought we would handle them well, but I was like, I want to be close because everyone Made the trip like, you want it to be a good game. It was a little too close. No, not that close, but. Holy balls. Unreal. We hadn't. We haven't won a national championship since 1984. And so I want to say one thing. What's. What's cool is, like, all the dudes, the guys who won the national championship at Montana State in 1984 are all, like, early mid 50 year olds now.

[Sophie]

Was everybody there?

[West]

Yes. But they're in Bozeman since I've gone there. They're like. They all have their rings, their leather jackets from 84. Like, they don't buy beers at bars and Bozeman. They're like the cool guys because they want it, like, get it. Now that this group of dudes gets to, like, have that ever is so sick.

[Sophie]

And wait, were a lot of your teammates back there? Because I can just imagine, like, if. If the basketball team were to ever do that, I feel like all the alumni would be back.

[West]

Yeah, that's, like, also why these games are so fun is because it's. You see all your friends. I mean, like, win or lose, you want to win, but, like, you get to go hang out in Nashville for reunion friends.

[Sophie]

Yeah. Dude, that's so fun.

[West]

So. It was awesome.

[Sophie]

So That's a blast.

[West]

Congrats to the boys, man.

[Sophie]

That is big time. That is big time. That's huge. Huge. Yeah.

[West]

God damn. That was, like, just two days ago.

[Kev]

Sorry.

[West]

There's, like a zillion things you have.

[Sophie]

To talk about, but. Well, I feel like we really. We have not talked since before Christmas. Like, that. I feel like so much has happened, but I don't even know what has happened.

[West]

Did. Did Santa stop by the Cunningham house?

[Sophie]

I was a good girl this year, so Santa definitely stopped by, but actually our Santa came, but our family did not do gifts this year. And it was, like, really nice.

[West]

Just, like, no pressure. Like, we don't need to fake it kind of thing.

[Sophie]

No. Yeah. Like, I just feel like we spend so much money and, like. Like, we've been, you know, blessed. We're like, we don't need a lot of stuff. And so we're like, you know, let's not do a lot of gifts and, like, let's go on a family vacation. So, like, we're all trying to figure out when we could do that. And I feel like that's kind of. We've never done that before. So I feel like it was. It was really nice, and everyone just relaxed. It was cool.

[West]

I like that. We did at My grandma's. We've always done everyone gets everyone gifts. And this year, finally, they made it. They made it Secret Santa style. And it was way better because everyone gets one gift. It's more thoughtful and, like, you know.

[Sophie]

And just, like, our families have all gotten so big that, like. Yeah, we're spending all this money on just stuff that no one needs and just doesn't make sense. But Lindsay's little girls, they got so much. So much. Oh, my God.

[West]

Are they kind of like the main kiddos right now? Like, do you have any. Do they have any cousins that are that age or they just.

[Sophie]

No, they, they are like the, they are the babies, the new babies. Since, like, our youngest is a sophomore in college, so it's like that big of a gap.

[West]

Oh, wow. Okay.

[Sophie]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[West]

Nice.

[Sophie]

Do you have little kids?

[West]

We have my cousin. My cousin married into a child, so she's like four. No, she's not four.

[Sophie]

Four.

[West]

She's probably six or seven. I'm so bad. Like, a kid could be a kid. Could be three to nine. And I don't know. I, like, it's hard for me to tell, but. We got her. We got, we got her. What are they called? A jelly cat.

[Sophie]

What's that?

[West]

There's a. It's like a little stuffed animal that, like, people love. They're like.

[Sophie]

Oh, I don't.

[West]

They're, like, really hard. And she, she hugged it with two arms like this, and she came up. She came up to me after we ate and said, think it was one of my favorite presents ever.

[Sophie]

Dude. Honestly, it is like, it is so cute. And, like, the more you're around kids, you have two different feelings. It's like you, you're like, okay, I can't wait to have them. Like, I'm excited for it. And then annoy.

[West]

They're the worst.

[Sophie]

Well, no, and then the other time, like, Like, I am not ready for any of this. Like, you just, like, it's like, extreme feelings. There's no, like. Oh, you can. It's like, absolutely no.

[West]

Well, I feel I, I, I can tell my dad keeps joking and he's, like, so ready to be a grandpa, which he is. I can just tell.

[Sophie]

Yeah. Yeah.

[West]

But I do think the what's nice if you're a grandpa or grandpa or aunt or uncle is you kind of get all the, like, the cute moments. You get, like, the Christmases and the birthdays and, like.

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

The fun stuff without having to do the hard shit. Because if you are a grandpa, grandma, you, like, earned the right it's like you get to have that full moment of like raising a kid again without doing the shitty stuff.

[Sophie]

But mom and dad live like seven minutes from Lindsay. And like, so they're always over there, like doing. I'm sure, which, like, it's. Which is so fun. But like, like mom, she watches both of the girls on Thursday and she like, after the day is done, it looks like she's gotten her ass kicked. It's awesome.

[West]

I do think like a life hack would be like, I don't know what my parents would have done if my. We had two aunts who lived in Colombia and my mom's mom. And like without them, I either you. You're paying for daycare, but also like, I think you'd rather have your kids at least when you're gone. Like, I. I went to daycare, but they helped my parents so much though. Like having family, like in Colombia.

[Sophie]

Yeah. I just feel like otherwise, well. But I feel like nowadays, I don't know why and maybe this isn't the case, we're just not in the world yet. But I feel like everyone went to daycare, but now everyone's like, oh, the schools are. They're sucky or they're too expensive. And so now I feel like kids aren't going to daycare. Like, I don't know.

[West]

I guess I've really talked to anyone about daycare in a long time. New York is New York. Everyone has nannies.

[Sophie]

I was gonna say Kevin. Kevin has a kid.

[West]

Yeah. Kev, let's talk.

[Kev]

Okay, so a few things, Sophie. Starting out. You love them. They're super annoying. I'm not running for this kids 3. I'm still there going through it day by day. Daycare is insanely expensive in New York. And I know from my former time at gma, there's a lot of daycare deserts around the world. It's just like a tough service to provide. Right. And parents expectations are so high. And I also think during COVID like a lot of people were like doing the thing which like made more babies. So that's also caused like a back. Like a backfill almost. If you.

[Sophie]

Boom.

[Kev]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. But.

[West]

But then do. Do you guys nanny or what do you. What do you do?

[Kev]

So my wife's mother shout out, Hope she lives with us.

[Sophie]

What up, Hope?

[Kev]

She's amazing. And it's crazy because she's raised like five kids. So by the time journey comes around and he's like whining about everything, he's freaking out. He his pants and she's like, it's cool, dude. Like, she's done everything before, so I feel like that calmness is like imparted on him, which is great. And then his, like, super turned up, you know, craziness probably comes from me, so, you know, we.

[Sophie]

Yeah. Wow. Also, at least, you know Kev. Yeah.

[Kev]

And also speaking about your Montana State fit, the fur coat West Drip Fire.

[Sophie]

Dude, you didn't even tell us about it. You didn't tell us that. But it did look really cool.

[West]

Okay. So I. I don't know what happened, but this year I've been really into ties. Like, I just think it's a fun way to like make the outfit, like, upscale, but then have fun with everything else, you know?

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

And I was like. I was like, what can I do? I have this fur coat. Like, if. If your team's playing in a national championship in Nashville in January, it's kind of like, when else are you gonna wear a fur coat, you know?

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

So I brought the fur coat and then I did like, obviously, like button up with a navy blue and gold tie and then this old vintage, like, it's kind of like starter jackety, crew neck, V neck looking thing. And then just like a good old hat, like baggy jeans and Timbs. But the fur coat was.

[Sophie]

That's what made the.

[West]

I was like, when else are you gonna do that, you know?

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

Wait, I want to show you one picture that someone sent me. It's just. It's like just too awesome, like from Street Angle like that. It was just.

[Sophie]

That is tough. That's a good one. Yeah.

[Kev]

Look at like Frank White looking like you're moving weight. Was.

[Sophie]

Yeah. I look like a drug dealer.

[West]

I can be that guy for this clearly sweaty sky. Probably in Nashville, but who cares? But yeah, I don't know. Shout out. Shout out ties right now. And my dad. My dad wore ties to football games this year. And I was. At first I was like, what? And then I was like, you. You look really good. So I kind of. I kind of followed him.

[Sophie]

Which.

[West]

Speaking of parents.

[Sophie]

Yeah. Can you do like a fun. You can do fun ties, though. You know, like. Like different. Like one with the fucking broncos or one with cowboy hat. Like, you can.

[West]

Yeah, I don't know. Totally. New Year's Eve. I hung out with your mom. Casey and Shay, they got married. New Year's Eve wedding, which I. Every time I say New Year's Eve wedding, people raise an eyebrow.

[Sophie]

And the more I got married on New Year's, I just learned. I just found that Out.

[West]

It's way chiller.

[Sophie]

Really?

[West]

Either New Year's Eve. Well, you're gonna like. No, I, I mean, it's chiller than like having to make your own New Year's Eve plans. You know what I mean?

[Sophie]

Oh, yeah.

[West]

Like, you're with your friends, you dress up anyways, open bar, you're going to be out till midnight. Like you would be doing that anyways. You're having to pay and probably wait in the line.

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

Figure stuff out. Also, I. My New Year's Eve kiss, Craig. I, I was in the, I was in the middle of a conversation with these two people and we were like, oh fuck, it's midnight. And they were, they were together. So I was like, I was like, guys, kiss. And I just turned around and Craig was walking this way and I was like, what do we do? And he was like, fuck it.

[Sophie]

Oh God, Craig.

[West]

And so happy New Year, dude.

[Sophie]

He is so funny. And I love Charlotte. That is funny as hell that you got Craig. That's like a perfect guy to do that too.

[West]

No, it is. It's perfect. And I was like, Charlotte, I hope it's okay. And she was like, I don't care. It was good.

[Sophie]

Charlotte's probably like, please get him away from me.

[West]

Like, it was such a, such a panic kiss, but it worked. He is the perfect guy to do that with. So.

[Sophie]

I love that.

[West]

That's so funny. What'd you do for years?

[Sophie]

Honestly? Well, starting with Christmas, we were just back home at mom and dad's and really chill. Christmas this year, like really didn't plan anything. Saw a couple people, but I really much like stayed at home. And do you know, like how refreshing that was? Oh, it was awesome.

[West]

I can't even imagine.

[Sophie]

It was awesome. You know what's funny? I actually ran into your brother twice. From airport to airports. Yeah. Or maybe once this time I feel like it was twice.

[West]

He said that you were sick on the plane.

[Sophie]

Dude, listen to this. So, okay, so the. I, our friends, we had like a friend's Christmas and, and I got some type of like food poisoning there at some point because that's the only thing I really ate all day that day.

[West]

And out the friends, who are they? What they make?

[Sophie]

I don't know what it was, but I'm not going to add them because they're really good cooks. So I don't know, maybe it was just my stomach, but I think it might have been like the store bought shrimp.

[West]

Would you do like a shrimp cocktail?

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

Shrimp cocktails are good though.

[Sophie]

Oh, it's so good.

[West]

I had kept eating it.

[Sophie]

Well, I did. And I think that was my problem.

[West]

It's like. That's a problem.

[Sophie]

Yeah, that's. I. That's exactly what I did. And so, like, the next morning, I had a flight. And I'm not kidding. Tmi, sorry. We've already talked about laxatives on here, but here we go again. I could not out of both ends. Both ends.

[West]

On the plane?

[Sophie]

No, the night before. But I had to get on the plane, and I was so queasy and, like, I looked like shit. Like, I looked so. I'm already pale, but I look so pale. And I ran into your brother and Clay, and they're like, you good? And I was like, honestly had food poisoning. And I almost made your brother switch me seats because he was in the aisle and I was on by the window, and I was like, I might get up and throw up. Like, it was horrible. He.

[West]

Well, he texted me on the plane. He was like, send me Sophie's number. I'm gonna tell her. Like, I can switch with her or whatever. And I didn't respond. He was like, I just went up. I, like, walked over and I was like, if you need to.

[Sophie]

So nice. He's so nice.

[West]

Like, yeah, shout out, Henry.

[Sophie]

No, he really is just a really nice, like, boy. But.

[West]

So you didn't. It didn't happen on the plane then?

[Sophie]

No, but I got to Chicago because that was my connecting flight. And I was so dehydrated from the night before that I was shaking and I couldn't move. Like, I was like, I couldn't move. And, like, everything was so achy and, like, I had two people kind of come up to me, like, are you okay? Like, And I was. I was like, no, I need help. And so I went to go get, like, Advil and Tylenol. That kind of helped. Whatever, but. So it was fine. Start eating again. But New Year's Eve, listen to this. So we all went out to dinner. It was fun. We went out to. What.

[West]

What day is this? Oh, this is before New Year's Eve, right?

[Sophie]

Yeah. So that was the 27th. Yeah. Okay.

[West]

Okay.

[Sophie]

This one I flew. Flew back out to Arizona, but I have never had this happen, Wes. And this is insane to me. New Year's Eve, we were going to a restaurant. We went to go get a drink at the bar, like, waiting for all, like, our reservation and whatnot. And there is this lady, and I don't know what happened, but she just. She projectile vomited all over the bar and like, people are sitting right here, like, was throwing up. No joke. Just piles and piles for probably like three minutes. And it was going everywhere. On people's foods, all over, like the bar and liquor on people's.

[West]

Sounds like a movie scene.

[Sophie]

Dude. It was a movie scene. But I have never seen that, like, actually live. And it was. Oh, God, it was so disgusting.

[West]

Was it because she was like fudged up?

[Sophie]

I think so. It had to. But she didn't really look like it. You know what I mean? But she must have been feeling it.

[West]

Oh, she's throwing up. Gave you a thumbs up. So he's like, yeah, I think she's good. Guys.

[Sophie]

It was horrible. I've never. And this is like a kind of nicer place. And I've never seen. Never seen anything like that happen.

[West]

Holy hell.

[Sophie]

But it's kind of like fun to watch. I know, that's gross.

[West]

It just. It makes you feel good because it's not you, you know?

[Sophie]

Yes.

[West]

Like, you were feeling sick a few days ago, but like, not that bad.

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

And like you always. I totally agree. Like, it sucks for whoever it's happening to you, but they probably going to realize it and you're just like, this person is having a worse day than I've had in a long time.

[Sophie]

But you know, they feel better.

[West]

But it's all good facts.

[Sophie]

But what's more embarrassing, I think is when you're the. If you were to be the friends around because then, like, you don't really know what to do. Like, some of them just. Some of them just kind of walked out. One person kind of stayed, but it was. It was a shit show. Like, it was horrible. Horrible.

[West]

I'm not going to out my friend, but one of my friends this weekend, we were there three nights. Two of the three nights sent home. Yeah, the boys had. The boys had to carry him out of the bar and call an Uber. Nashville got the best of him.

[Sophie]

You're lying.

[West]

I swear.

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

Yeah. But you know, that's what happens. So does it.

[Sophie]

Or do we think that people just can't handle it anymore? When the weather gets cold, I immediately turn into holiday mode. Sophie, I want comfort food, cozy blankets, and literally anything warm.

[West]

Same. And nothing, nothing warms you up faster than opening a classic Arby's roast beef.

[Sophie]

It's like edible comfort, slow roasted, tender, juicy. It's basically a heated blanket you can eat.

[West]

It's like soul therapy. And if you're feeling a little extra like we usually are, go for the double Arby's double roast beef. You guessed it, stacked tall with double the meat.

[Sophie]

Or go full chaos like me and grab the double beef and cheddar, warm beef, cheddar cheese sauce dripping red ranch onions, and again, double the meat.

[West]

Holiday season is stressful. Treat yourself to something great. You know what you want. Get an Arby's double roast beef or a double beef and cheddar in store or delivered today.

[Sophie]

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[West]

Bam.

[Mike De La Rocha]

A new year doesn't mean erasing who you were. It means honoring what you've survived and choosing how you want to grow. It means giving ourselves permission to feel what we've been holding and knowing that it's okay to ask for help. I'm Mike Della Rocha, host of Sacred Lessons. This podcast is a space for men to talk openly about mental health, grief, relationships, and the patterns we inherit but don't have to repeat. Here, we slow down. We listen. We learn how vulnerability becomes strength and how healing happens in community, not in isolation. If you're ready to let go of what no longer serves you and step into these with clarity, compassion, and purpose, Sacred Lessons is your companion on your healing journey. Listen to Sacred Lessons with Mike Delarocha on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Follow Sacred Lessons with Mike De La Rocha and start listening on the free iHeartRadio app today.

[West]

I'll say this. I'll say he not a former football player, hanging out with a lot of old football guys who are, like, three times bigger than him.

[Sophie]

Oh.

[West]

And I think he was. I think he was trying to keep up, and it just. It got him. It got him bad.

[Sophie]

Dude, just run your race. Run your own race.

[West]

Yeah. But then the third night, everyone was like, let's have beers. And he. He just babysat, like, one beer for the whole night. And he was, like, not doing it, guys. Yeah, it's okay.

[Sophie]

That's okay, guys.

[Kev]

I will say for my New Year's Eve, hanging out with friends, we were in St. Croix, like, getting almost to midnight. We're on. We're on, like, the porch outside. I, you know, doing whatever I was doing. I'm like, I have to throw up. I ran inside. First door locked.

[Sophie]

Jesus Christ.

[Kev]

Walked another door. Second door locked. Oh, my God. Third door.

[West]

I didn't make it.

[Kev]

Third door also locked. It was the bathroom.

[Sophie]

So you threw up outside.

[Kev]

A variety of spots. Like a trail to the. To the kitchen. Kev, I'm, like, the oldest one I'm sad to like, oh my God.

[Sophie]

Well, you were on an island though, so we'll give you that.

[West]

If you had to pee or throw up, I always say go outside. Well, if you're a dude, there's so much outside. I up find a tree and some, and some brush. Yes, Be yourself.

[Kev]

We were, we were on the second floor, so it was like down people. So I didn't, I didn't want to rain on anyone's parade. Like literally, figuratively.

[West]

Literally.

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[Kev]

I gotta get the out of here. I'm like, there's so many locked doors. I've never encountered so many locked doors.

[Sophie]

Those were your rooms or like why were they locked? How did you get back in?

[Kev]

Were on the balcony and like doing her thing. They're like, it's a problem. So I turned around and I go to the door. I'm like, I'm like fumbling with it cuz I'm like there. So I'm like turning it. Then I walk in and then there's another door. I'm like, why there's so many doors. And then I finally get to the bathroom and my friend's like, hey, I'm in here. And I'm like, not good for me. So it was just happened right now.

[Sophie]

What did wifey say?

[Kev]

Well, she's like, you're probably not going to be my New Year's kiss. Now you read out and finish strong.

[West]

So good, man. Yeah, it was good. It was the wedding, so it was first dances like good meal. It was, everything was good. Party bus. We had a little party bus that took us to the venue.

[Sophie]

It was.

[West]

I love a party bus. I don't know if that'll ever get old.

[Sophie]

I don't think so. And I think it's like a very smart, a smart thing to do too. So people are like, I know it sounds like a mom, but like people aren't driving. You're all in one spot. You're all, can this like chill, drive.

[West]

Hang out together and like it's efficient. It's like you're not wasting time. You're going from point A to point B. And it's fun. Yeah, I've. I've never not had fun on a party bus. Party bus. Party buses rock.

[Sophie]

I like that. All right, Arby's has entered the chat with a meal deal that raises the bar for value. Introducing the new Meat in Three box for $7.99 that's filled with Arby's quality favorites.

[West]

Each Meat in Three box includes your choice of one sandwich classic roast beef or crispy chicken sandwich. It also comes with melty mozzarella sticks, some crispy curly fries, and a peach cobbler roll. Whoa. A sweet little treat, guys. You need to try it. And you're getting a small drink. It's called the meat in three, but you're actually getting five items, all for 7.99, the value box.

[Sophie]

That's more meal for your money. And it's filled with Arby's favorites that you can't get anywhere else. This is a value meal that won't leave you hungry, which is key. And you don't have to settle for less when you can get more from Arby's.

[West]

Any basketball. Oh, you're. You're. Oh, I can't. I still. I, like, almost don't want to talk about the Chiefs right now because I'll fucking freak out and I'll be in a bad mood. I will talk about it, but I'm like, I'm saving that for the end.

[Sophie]

Can I tell you something, though? And I'll save it for the end, too, but the amount of people. Because everyone knows, like, where I'm from, like, out here, there's not a lot of Chiefs fans.

[West]

We're doing it now. Fuck it.

[Sophie]

But no, I was just saying every. That's what everyone wants to talk to me about still. And they're like, how are you feeling? And, like, people are sending me DMs about it. I'm just like, dude, like, pissed about it. Do you.

[West]

So I'm less. Like, I've. I appreciate and I think that they belong on the Missouri side. But the Missouri vs Kansas part of it all, I'm not, like, as angry about, but I've seen a lot of, like, somehow, of course, the. The Mizzou KU part of it. I can already see the difference where, like, KU people are very. Like, it doesn't matter. And like, like, it's still the same team, blah, blah, blah, whatever. In Missouri, people are, like, pissed I won't be a fan anymore. Is it no Kansas, no people? Are you. Are you, like. Are you angry that now that it's. It'll say Kansas City KS instead of Kansas City Mo.

[Sophie]

Honestly? Yeah. Yeah.

[West]

I mean, I. It. Yeah, I get it.

[Sophie]

But. But that doesn't mean, like, I'm going to be salty, like, not support them or, like, not be a fan. But it does. Like, there's something inside me that, like, it pierces me a little bit just because, like, it's always been Missouri and, like, whoa.

[West]

My question now is, when they fucking do. It's Monday Night Football and they do B roll of the city. They're going to show the Missouri shit. Like, it's downtown is in Missouri. All the barbecue restaurants that people like to go do. Sounds like Joe's are all Missouri side I. Where they go if. Where's the fucking parade going to be? Missouri. Like, what are they going to do in a fucking suburb in Kansas?

[Sophie]

We should all call that out. Be like, no, that's not. That's not Missouri. You know what I mean? Like. Or that's not Kansas. That's all Missouri shit. It is. You know what? Like, in a business world, like, I get that, like, he's getting what, two, two or two billion for free.

[West]

Everything for free. Like, it's. The crazy people have said it's like the cr. He's robbing. Robbing the people of the state of Kansas. Like, the tax breaks crazy. Like, they own the stadium, but they're not making any money from it. Yeah, the rent that he pays goes.

[Sophie]

Into a 7 million, but it's not.

[West]

Even the rent that he's paying is it just goes to one pot that then he can use that money to use again for, like, stadium renovations and security and fucking whatever else he wants. My biggest gripe, like Arrowhead, that you actively play in right now. It's not like some old fucking relic that used to be cool. Arrowhead stadium is actively cool. It is actively the loudest stadium in the world. Fucking Google it. It's on the. It's in a part of the Guinness Book of World Records. That was set in, like, 10 years ago. It's not. Oh, it's not some historic thing that, like, is now, like, needs to be moved or changed or is, like, totally dead. If you Google act. Loudest stadium in the world, it says Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Chiefs. You just hosted, like, six AFC championship games in the last seven years. And you got to host them because you won other playoff games in Arrowhead. The ones that you won, you won because it was in Arrowhead. You hung three banners in that stadium. It's like, so not like the idea that you would fucking leave that behind in the dust when it is a bucket list for NFL fans, for people who like sports, for anyone who works in, like, tv. They all want to go to Arrowhead because it's. It's super. Like, it's genuine. The reason people like Arrowhead is because when you go down low, there's not a bunch of suites with rich people. To people who wear overalls and drink bud Light and like, sing to the songs they play on whatever. Like, his dad built Arrowhead, made it into this cool thing. In the 90s, it was still the loudest. Same in the world. If you look up any interviews, people always say, we don't want to play at Arrowhead because it's so loud. It's like their fans are so awesome. One time in the 90s, they. It's the only time I've ever seen this happen in any sporting event. The ref told the stadium to quiet down or there would be a 15 year penalty because, like, the refs couldn't communicate and John Elway, like, couldn't hear anything. And he looked at him and he was like, I don't know what to do. It's been the, the, the best, like the best place in the world for years. And I'm sad because I learned to, like, love football at Arrowhead Stadium and I won't get to share that experience with my family or, like my hypothetical children. And that's a bummer. One more thing. Sorry. The other thing that people say is they're like, oh, well, now Kansas City can host Super Bowls and Final Fours. Who fucking cares? Yeah, like, no one. No one in Kansas City's dream is to, like, host the Final Four. It doesn't fucking matter. That's not cool. No one. It's literally so owners can, like, be. Can say that they are the reason that the city's hosting some shit. It's good for the economy for like three months and then it fucking goes back to normal. If anyone ever looks at you and is like, well, now the Chiefs can host the super bowl, say, I don't give a fuck. It doesn't matter. Leaving Arrowhead for that is so crazy to me. No one's ever been like, I'm from Dallas. We hosted a Super bowl in 2003.

[Sophie]

Like, and our team doesn't need to host. Like, it would have been cool to do it, but, like, we go and travel and we still win Super Bowls. Like, that's even. That's. That says even more about your team if you can win on the road. You know what I mean? Like, there's just so much. And honestly, everyone's going to say, like, nobody.

[West]

Oh, but hosting a Super bowl isn't even your. It doesn't mean your team. It's probably two other teams. It's like, why? It's fucking stupid, dude.

[Sophie]

It is. It is.

[West]

Also, football should be played outside. I could talk about that for another hour. But, like, to build a dome too is so Fucking lame. I, like, I have so many cool Chiefs jackets that I'm gonna have to fucking leave under my bed now.

[Sophie]

Like, everyone does. Like, I think that's, like.

[West]

Yeah.

[Sophie]

And I. I know a lot of teams are doing it. I know, like, you know, maybe the athletes, I. I don't know really how they feel. I'm sure that the locker rooms and all the. All that type of stuff will be better, but, like, I think that's part of, like, coming to the Chiefs, because honestly, and I'm not trying.

[West]

I agree. No, I. I know. I agree.

[Sophie]

But we, like, out here in Arizona, we had the nicest and nicest facilities, and it was awesome. And then you go to Indiana, but there's so much history. And Gainbridge, and it's like, oh, like, you know, like, you're kind of going back to the basics. But it was. It was cool. But, like, you were all in there, and it was like, it was just. It was just a different mindset. And I think that, like, I. I don't know. And I know we're building a facility now, but I think there's something to be said with, like, the history, and it shows. Like, when you go into something, players know the history behind it, and you want to play because of who came before you. You know what I mean? And, like, Arrowhead is one of those stadiums where it's like. It's like Madison Square Garden. It's like, oh, shit. Like, we're here. We're here. Yeah, I'm right there with you. And I think a lot of people feel the same way you feel about how, like, you know, your dad took you. That's where you loved, you know, to. To love football. And I think a lot of people have stories like that, and people are going to be like, oh, that doesn't. It doesn't. No, that does matter. Like, that's why our culture in the Midwest, and especially in Missouri, is so awesome, is because we know how to rally around a team. If it's hot, cold, freezing, to, like, all of it. Like, that is just part of the. The sports culture in the Midwest. And so I think they're probably making a mistake, too, so.

[West]

They are.

[Sophie]

But.

[West]

But, like, to them, here's the thing. It's, like, it's not a mistake to him because he's gonna make so much money, he doesn't give a fuck about us. Like, it just is. It just sucks. And, like, I wonder how, like, the.

[Sophie]

Players feel about it.

[West]

They. It's not for six years, so we kind of have time to like, process it, which I'm glad it's not like tomorrow. But most of them, like, Mahomes might have a few years there, but a lot of them are going to be like, Chris Jones, Travis Kelsey. None of them will play there. So I think they get to like, not really have an opinion. But I wonder what cheese players from like the 90s and 2000s think. Like, I don't know, you know, you.

[Sophie]

Know, like, I think being. And I'm not in their position whatsoever, but I'm. I think that like, when you come from not having all the nicest stuff, a part of you is like, oh, like, finally we're going to get what we deserve in the weight room and in the training room and showers and locker room. But I also think there's a side of like, that's where all the memories were made. You know what I mean? So I feel like more people are going to be leaning towards, like, no, like, we want to stay in Arrowhead, but there's a little piece of everyone that's like, you know what? Maybe we are getting what we deserve with like the accessories and everything.

[West]

They could have had that at era. What's funny is he also didn't spend money ever before. Like, he's. He's cheap. That's why this is crazy. Is he. They.

[Sophie]

That's my thing. Why couldn't you just like, if that. If that was one of the main things and they're all. They're saying they're going to build a stadium so it can be even louder, but like, that it's not going to need that.

[West]

It won't be.

[Sophie]

But like, why couldn't they just renovate like the training room and locker rooms and all that?

[West]

I'll tell you. Because. So he. The way they did it was they wanted like the county or like the. It's also weird because Kansas is like all in. And Missouri, because we have St. Louis, it's like. And St. Louis has other teams. Like, they don't care as much about Kansas City sports teams. So it was kind of like Kansas City, Missouri and like western Missouri against the entire state of Kansas. But anyways, he wanted like the county to pay for it via taxes and stuff like that. So they would always propose these tax bills to like, get money from people to vote on money going to like renovations and all this shit when like, hey, dude, you're a fudgeing billionaire. Don't be a cheap fuck for like one second. And like, you do the renovations and like, it just was never going to like, yeah, he could have paid for it, but he was asking Missouri county residents to, like, it's Jackson County, I believe, to pay for everything. And they voted no because they sent him this, like, last minute, cheap whatever. And so he'll blame. He'll blame taxpayers and, like, people.

[Sophie]

That's what I was gonna say.

[West]

That's when in reality, he could just do it and, like, keep Arrowhead fine. But the players do a thing at the end of every year where they vote on.

[Sophie]

Dude, I saw it when he got an F. He got Fs.

[West]

He had Fs because he didn't spend money on. And now he wants a new stadium. That again, he's really not paying anything for it.

[Sophie]

But that is why you would think. They said, like, the first time we won a Super bowl that he got like, four out of 10. He was the worst owner. But why is that cheap?

[West]

He's a businessman.

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

Probably very smart, but, like, I don't think he actually gives a. About tradition, history, any football shit at all. It's like, it's all business.

[Sophie]

You know what's funny? That is, like, I feel like a lot of people in positions of power, because that's what we're dealing with with our commissioner is they are very. Yes, we will give you credit. You are very smart business people. But we need sports people, too. We need a business.

[West]

Is Kathy not a Hooper?

[Sophie]

No.

[West]

Oh, I guess I never really even.

[Sophie]

She, like, ran Deloitte.

[West]

People can be good at business, but at the same time not get what, like. But then again, like, why would I expect fucking a billionaire dude to. To. To care about what a blue collar dude in fucking Kansas City, Missouri, like, actually cares about or look out for them in any way. And I guess you'd say the same if Kathy, like, she can run a business or, like, run an organization well, but then when it comes down to, like, actually wanting to be, like, seen as relatable or, like, being a, A good transitional, like, voice for, like, what players want, what fans want, she could be bad at that and still be good at, like, the business management side of things, I guess.

[Sophie]

But yeah, that does. Like, I think a lot of, A lot of us are butt hurt over that. As we should be, though. Like, that's, that's some.

[West]

Yeah, I'm sweating Hot Girls of the week.

[Sophie]

Maybe Gracie Hunt. Well, I'll. I'll talk about my hot girls of the week to. To turn it into a more positive note.

[West]

Your Arby's Hot girl of the week.

[Sophie]

My Arby's Hot girls Hot girls. Multiple. So turn it up. Of what we're doing this weekend. I'm about to head home today because I am throwing a classic for high school girls basketball.

[West]

Wait, I wanted. I wanted to ask you about that.

[Sophie]

Yeah, no, it's fun. So what it is, we have. We were gonna try to, like, kind of keep it, like, Midwest, but it has, like, seriously, there's a market for it. So it is kind of blown up. And actually west, we're having a. The number one team in the nation, or they were ranked at preseason. They're coming. But there's, like, so many top 25 girls who are going to be playing in it. Top 25 teams around the nation. So many top, like 50 and 100. Like, it's. It's kind of a big deal. It's nice.

[West]

And it's at Columbia College. Yes.

[Sophie]

Yep, at Columbia College. And actually Arby's is one of our main sponsors. We also have.

[West]

Oh, dope.

[Sophie]

Yeah, it is kind of cool. We also have, like, Adidas, yeti. A lot of local people around the community have donated a lot of money, which is so cool, because I think that, like, people are seeing the rise in women's sports. I don't know. And if you invest, like, you get a good product. And so it's going to be a fun weekend. But, yeah, it's at Columbia College starts Friday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

[West]

How much involvement do you have in, like, who gets invited and the logistics of the actual, like, camp itself?

[Sophie]

So we have. We hire someone. His name's Brad, and he's awesome. And, like, this is what he does for, like, he. He, like. What do you even call that? He, like, brings things to tournaments. Like, he. That's what he does. You know what I mean? But we hired him on, and we've had over, like, 4,500, 5,000 teams reaching out, wanting to be a part of it across the nation. So it's been. Yeah, it's cool. It really is like the. You know, Columbia College.

[West]

Yeah, I played in so many, like, little soccer and basketball camps at Columbia College. Growing up. They're always like, a great. Like, they're just a good host school. And it's. Everyone knows Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, but there's also other universities in town. And Columbia College is. There's a lot for the, like, community, for sure.

[Sophie]

Well, no, they do for sure, but, like, there's, like, a whole bunch of college coaches that are going to be there. There's a lot of people, you know, in Columbia. And then, like, the surrounding town. So I think it's really fun to, like, have people go to Booches, try out Shiloh's. Oh, you know, you know, go to Harpos and like, do all that type of stuff and kind of see how we were raised too. And so it does bring money back into, you know, Columbia and where we grew up. And so it's exciting. It's going to be a long freaking weekend, but it's a great weekend. So when the weather gets cold, I immediately turn into holiday mode. Sophie, I want comfort food, cozy blankets, and literally anything warm.

[West]

Same. And nothing. Nothing warms you up faster than opening a classic Arby's roast beef.

[Sophie]

It's like edible comfort, slow roasted, tender, juicy. It's basically a heated blanket you can eat.

[West]

It's like soul therapy. And if you're feeling a little extra like we usually are, go for the double Arby's double roast beef. You guessed it, stacked tall with double the meat.

[Sophie]

Or go full chaos like me and grab the double beef and cheddar warm beef, cheddar cheese sauce, dripping red ranch onions, and again, double the meat.

[West]

Holiday season is stressful. Treat yourself to something great. You know what you want. Get an Arby's double roast beef or a double beef and cheddar in store or delivered today.

[Sophie]

Dude, double roast beef, double beef and cheddar. Twice the meat, twice the happiness. Available for a limited time at participating locations. While supplies last.

[West]

Bam.

[Mike De La Rocha]

Every January, we're encouraged to start over. But what if this year is about slowing down and learning how to understand ourselves more deeply? What if the this year is about giving ourselves permission to feel what we've been holding and knowing that it's okay to ask for help. I'm Mike De La Rocha, host of Sacred Lessons. This is a podcast for men navigating stress, emotional health, fatherhood, identity, and the unspoken pressures we're taught to carry alone. We talk honestly about mental health, about healing generations wounds, and about learning how to show up with more presence and care. If you want a healthier relationship with yourself and the people you love, then Sacred Lessons is the podcast for you. Listen to Sacred Lessons with Mike De La Rocha on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Follow Sacred Lessons with Mike De La Rocha and start listening on the free iHeartRadio app today.

[West]

Are the Arby's hot girls everyone participating?

[Sophie]

Yeah, yeah, we. I'm not kidding. Like, this is like a high talented group of athletes that are coming in and we also, I think, do it at, you know, eventually maybe we'll move over to Mizzou. But Lindsay and I have always talked about, like, it is so fun because that gym gets packed and, like, it's the environment that you create.

[West]

Yeah.

[Sophie]

And, like, it's a cool environment for high school girls basketball. And so, yeah, it's all the. The players coming in. It's going to be a big weekend. And I need to, like, catch up on sleep because I'm not kidding. I'm like, up from like 5am Till 1am like, it is. It's a long freaking weekend. Do you.

[West]

Then what. What's your role, though? Like, while the girls are playing, are you in. Are you, like, in huddles? Or do you kind of, like, chill off to the side or how does that work?

[Sophie]

So it's like, legit. Like, these games count towards their records and whatnot. And so I think. So you're like, okay, so I'm just like, I just. We just host it. But I think a lot of. A lot of, like, pro athletes who, like, host camps or host tournaments or just like, whatever. It's like their name, but they're never there. And so, like, I wanted to make sure, you know, like, growing up in Columbia, there's not a lot of pro athletes. And so I was like, you know, if we're going to do this, let's do it right. And so I make sure I'm there 24 7. So it's like a good way for girls to come, like, ask questions, get pictures, autographs. And like, it's just really cool to kind of help mentor because I just love that side of things. Of, like, they. There's people. And I'm sure with you too, like, when. When people see you, I'm sure they want to know, like, how did you get on Bravo? Or how did you get to do what you do? And it just gives people a place to go to ask these questions and just like, hang out. So I'm there 24 7, so it's fun, dope.

[West]

Have you ever tried to get. Would you ever invite teammates to come with you?

[Sophie]

Well, I think it's kind of hard because unrivaled is going on and a lot of people go overseas. But I think in the future, I really am, like, I'm going to try to get, you know, some of my teammates there because I early. They could come for like a day, you know what I mean? Or like a couple hours. And I think that that's a cool draw. Like, that's a cool thing for, you know, people to see. WNBA players. Yeah.

[West]

Hell, yeah. My hot girls of the week, super quick. The first ladies of Montana State University. So our athletic director's wife, Heather Costello, and her head football coach's wife, Molly. Vegan. They are the cutest, nicest, most professional women ever.

[Sophie]

Love that.

[West]

And they've been so good to me. And, like, if they see me, like, at an event or whatever, they come check on me or, like, message me when we're out to, like, find me or whatever.

[Sophie]

Yep.

[West]

And they're so, like, I don't know. That can be a job where I don't. There's so much going on. You could be overwhelmed. And they are so, like, full of smiles and joy. They're just so good at, like, that role, I think. And they've made me feel so, like a part of the family.

[Sophie]

Well, dude, you're a great ambassador for your school. You're a great.

[West]

My best. Thank you.

[Sophie]

You kill it.

[West]

But you.

[Sophie]

Absolutely.

[West]

They've been. They've been so, so good to me and are, like. They. They act like my mom when I see them, and I love them so much, and I want to give them a shout out and also congrats, because they probably will get rings out of this whole deal, so.

[Sophie]

As they should.

[West]

They. They get a big, big shout out from me for being. And they. They dress so cute. And they've always got, like, little, like, cowboy hats and, like. Oh, like, what?

[Sophie]

Need your help. This is. This is, like, the most random thing ever. And I'm not even trying to toot my own horn, but I. Tomorrow I'm going to the Capitol and getting introduced in front of, like, the governor and all those people, because it's like, I'm becoming, like, a famous Missourian. I don't even know what the hell that means.

[West]

Wait, is that an award?

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

So is that, like, an official thing?

[Sophie]

Yeah. Step up your game, bud. Do something crazy on tv.

[West]

Oh, whoa.

[Sophie]

But I want.

[West]

Tomorrow.

[Sophie]

Yes, I need it. And I'm trying to figure out an outfit. I kind of want to wear a cowgirl hat, but I don't know, like, what the vibe should be.

[West]

If you're going to the cap roll, I would do. Do you have any, like, suits that look, like, hot? Like, you just want to be, like, girly?

[Sophie]

No, I do, but I feel.

[West]

Or dress. I. I would go. I would save. I wouldn't go cowboy hat in the capitol. Unless you're like, no, I really set on it. We can pull it off.

[Sophie]

No, I am. Because here's my thing.

[West]

I wanna.

[Sophie]

I wanna dress. I've Already decided. I want to dress like. Wait.

[West]

Also, congrats. That's really cool.

[Sophie]

Thanks. I mean, I don't even know like, what even is that. Like, I don't like.

[West]

So is that in Jeff City?

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

Wow. Okay.

[Sophie]

It's very interesting. I was like, this is the biggest mistake in history for Missouri history. Besides the Chiefs. No, But I was thinking, like, everyone's gonna be dressed in like, everyone's like, Missouri.

[West]

What have we become now? Everything's going so bad.

[Sophie]

It's like Walt Disney, Brad Pitt, and now like.

[West]

Yeah, yeah. Cheryl Crow, Sophie.

[Sophie]

Yeah, Nelly.

[West]

Hell yeah, Nelly.

[Sophie]

But no, I. I want to, like, I want to dress cute, but I also want to, like, get into, like, my western wear. And I think I have a. Oh, my West. I did not even tell you my story about this cowboy hat. I don't.

[West]

I thought that what is. What was going to come of. Because I brought up cowboy hat and you, like, lost your. For a second.

[Sophie]

Okay. Because I'm a little. I feel bad if this gets out because it's not like I'm. I'm just going to tell a story and I don't want anyone to take offense to this. So.

[West]

Yes. No one can take offense to this story. Here we go. And three, two, one.

[Sophie]

So I did something with the western world because NFR was kind of over the holidays and it's in Vegas, but there is an all women's event and it's called breakaway roping. And it's actually really cool. But because it's an all women's event, these old country men who are stuck in their ways, won't add it yet. This is the fastest growing sport in rodeo, which is kind of crazy. Like, think about it. Think about all the guys at rodeo, but think about all the little girls, the aunts, the wives. Like, there's so many women in the Western world, so. Yeah, so. So they have to throw their own event. So they brought it out here to Scottsdale. It was at Westworld. And they're like, hey, would you want to come and, you know, kind of like help promote our sport and. And meet these athletes? Because the. The girls are athletes, but so are the horses. Like, there's just everything about it was so cool. Like, it was. Honestly, you would have loved it. You would have.

[West]

No, women are like a big part of the rodeo world. I don't think rodeos exist without women.

[Sophie]

And.

[West]

Yeah. And also. Yeah, that's fucked. That's annoying. I didn't. I don't think I knew that. I wonder what my dad would say so, but he probably knows.

[Sophie]

But, yeah, they have to throw their own event. And, like, at this event, they can make the most money. Like, they travel around all the country and at this one and go to, like, multiple rodeos and ropings and all that type of stuff. But at this one event, they could make the most money they made all year. So it's like a really big deal. And so I was there, and I got on, like, CBS Sports and I was hyping it up, and it was so fun. But, like, afterwards, there's, like, vendors and stuff. And, like, I know they probably. They just came from nfr, but I also wanted to show my support to that sport. You know what I mean? And so I was kind of going around the vendors and like, oh, yeah, like, here's this. Here's that, like, $50, 75, whatever. And I got to this cowboy hat, and, like, I have a. A black one. I have, like a kind of a blush one, but there's a really pretty brown one. And it work. It was going to fit perfectly with my outfit for, like, being on the show.

[West]

Did they mold it to you or did it fit right away?

[Sophie]

Oh, just wait. So, okay, I picked a hat and he measured my head, molded it to my head. Like, molded the. Like, they do everything right in front of you. And, like, I know. I was like, oh, you know, it's probably going to be like, what, 300 to 500 bucks? You know, like, I'm. It's fine.

[West]

Yeah, good hat.

[Sophie]

He's like, yeah, great hat. It's like the best that you can get. And so I thought that was the. The price. And he goes, and we'll give you 20% off. And I was like, oh, perfect. Like, that's so nice of you guys. And he goes, all right, it's gonna be a thousand and eighty dollars. Me. Wow. But I was like. He's like, is that okay? I was like, oh, yeah. Like, that's fine.

[West]

Yeah, totally.

[Sophie]

But, like, it's fine. But, like, I wasn't expecting to spend that on a cowboy hat.

[West]

Yeah, that's like a jump scare.

[Sophie]

Yeah. And so, like, I was walking away and goes, oh, and you get a free hat case for your cowboy hats.

[West]

I was like, thanks, man.

[Sophie]

So now that I spent freaking $1,000 on a cowboy hat after 20% off, I'm trying to wear that motherfucker as much as I can.

[West]

No, of course. Well, this is weird that I wore this hat, because this is a. This is a cowboy hat store in Bozeman. They Made it in October. Yeah, a nice little green one. So shout out. Shout out. Crossbow. Okay, so, yeah, you do need to wear the hat then. And you said it's brown.

[Sophie]

It's brown. It's really pretty. Do you want me to get it real quick?

[West]

Yeah, yeah. I'm trying to think of what. Do you know what you're gonna wear with it, though?

[Sophie]

No, that's why I'm asking you to.

[West]

Should we Google, like, how, like, I. I. So I do, like. I do, like, a bunch of neutrals. Because black. A lot of people will get mad if you wear black and brown together. Is that even still a thing that you can't wear black and brown?

[Sophie]

I don't care, but I do it all the time, and I love it. All right, everybody, let me see. So I'll save the best for last. Here's kind of the blush one.

[West]

Cute. That looks good.

[Sophie]

Okay, I like that Option one. I also haven't brushed my hair in a couple days. I mean, I need to wash it.

[West]

Yeah, I figured your hair would look a little different. Probably at the Capitol.

[Sophie]

I hope so.

[Kev]

Also.

[West]

I don't know this. One of the most. One of the most unknown capitals in all of the 50 states is that Missouri's is Jefferson City. Missouri.

[Sophie]

Yeah.

[West]

It's on the river. It's not even like a top five biggest town in Missouri. There's a good ice cream. There's a good ice cream shop in Jeff City. They used to be really good at sports. I don't know how they are right now. Oh, that one's cute, too. Could you do all black?

[Sophie]

I was thinking about it. And then do girls wear.

[West]

Do you wear. Do you wear cowboy hat with a dress? Or would you do more like.

[Sophie]

Would you layer shorties? This is it, actually. All women owned.

[West]

Oh, that's dope. Out of. Do you know where they're based out of?

[Sophie]

Oklahoma.

[West]

That looks. I like that hat a lot, though, dude.

[Sophie]

It's nice. That one looks because it just fits like it just like. Those ones are a little big, but, like, this is like a. I could go roping in this hat.

[West]

Dude, you want to go roping with Mr. Wilson sometimes?

[Sophie]

Dude, bring it out.

[West]

See if you can hang.

[Sophie]

I probably can't. Oh, I got to rope with the, like the Michael Jordan of breakaway roping. Jackie.

[West]

What's his name? Or it's a woman.

[Sophie]

Girl.

[West]

Yeah, sorry. God damn it. Damn it West. You said Michael Jordan, though. That's not my fault. You could have said. You should have said the Sue Bird.

[Sophie]

Dude, it's fine. I could have said that. I was trying to, like, put it in terms that you guys would understand and so. But she's awesome and she kind of taught me and she said I, I had good form, good natural form, but follow through. I'd really have to work on that. But isn't this kind of a fun hack? I love the color.

[West]

No, it looks good. We used to play. We used to play horse in the backyard with my dad with, with roping, and so he'd always win. But we.

[Sophie]

How did you know that? And they do, like, trick shots and stuff.

[West]

Well, I just mean because my dad knows how to rope and, like, my brother and I aren't good. And so we would just take turns and try our best.

[Sophie]

You. You could have been. You guys just didn't give it the time and effort that it probably deserved.

[West]

But he wasn't like a real. He didn't like, really lock into, like, cowboy until I. By the time I was in, like, sixth or seventh grade because he taught for so long, you know.

[Sophie]

Yeah. I feel that.

[West]

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[Sophie]

I think I'm gonna go with. I have friends on where's the 4? Are the 49ers still in it?

[West]

Yeah. But I picked the Seahawks.

[Sophie]

Oh, why? Because there's a person you know.

[West]

Yeah, but isn't that what you were just gonna say?

[Sophie]

I was just about to say because that, because I know people, too.

[West]

Yeah.

[Sophie]

Okay. I'll do. I'll go afc. You know what, this is probably gonna be a not a fun or people are gonna give me shit for it, but I wouldn't mind seeing the Broncos. Okay. I don't like any of them. Honestly. I, this is hard for me. I hate when people ask me this question because I hate everybody.

[West]

As a Chiefs fan, we, we kind of hate the Broncos. You hate the Chargers a little. You hate the, you hate the Bills. Just given recent rivalry, you don't want.

[Sophie]

The, you don't want the Patriots. You don't want the Texans to win.

[West]

I almost part of me thinks if the Pats do make it to the super bowl or like whatever win it, people will be go back to hating the Patriots more than hating us. So I'm like, does the Patriots kind of like bringing back their little like dynasty, take a little heat off of the good brothers in Kansas City? But I'm going to give another shout out. My roommate from college, Alex Singleton, starting linebacker for the Broncos. So if they go, I won't be, I won't be full blown hater.

[Sophie]

No, I think. But my favorite team, my favorite team out of all these Though I would have to go with the 49ers just because I have friends on that.

[West]

Do you know their names, your friends names?

[Sophie]

Well, the KD and then I can't say her last name but the Kia. She.

[West]

Or oh, oh, use check, use check.

[Sophie]

I can't say that. But they are so. They're just so cute and I become kind of friends with them.

[West]

Yeah, they got a good lot of good wags in the 49ers.

[Sophie]

Yeah, they do.

[West]

That segment was presented by Hard Rock bet. Woohoo.

[Sophie]

That just kills us to say our chief should be in it. Yeah.

[West]

Oh, well, I think, I think a long off season is going to do them well.

[Sophie]

Yeah, like they haven't had it.

[West]

They haven't had a long off season in, in eight years ever. So get healthy, you know, watch some extra tape. Maybe go on vacation.

[Sophie]

Dude. Yeah, I was about to say get away from football and just go enjoy your life for a little bit so then you can come back refreshed. Get away, get away, get away.

[West]

That was fun, huh?

[Sophie]

It was. I. I know. I missed you too. And I feel like we probably didn't even talk about everything we could have talked about, but it's been a while.

[West]

Yeah, it's been a long time.

[Sophie]

Well, stay tuned on the outfit. So should I go? Yeah, Should I go with the black cat brown?

[West]

Do the brown. You paid a lot. It looks good.

[Sophie]

Covers up my greasy hair.

[West]

Yeah, but take a shower before you go and then send us pictures. Bye everyone. Say, hope you shower, Sophie. See ya.

[Sophie]

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