The Brett Cooper Show – Episode 100

Title: World’s Strongest Woman Competition Turns Into South Park Episode
Date: November 26, 2025
Host: Brett Cooper

Brief Overview

In this milestone 100th episode, Brett Cooper examines the controversy that erupted at the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman competition, where a transgender woman (biological male), Jamie Booker, took first place. Brett unpacks the resulting outrage—particularly from within the women’s weightlifting community—discussing broader implications for women’s sports, genuine inclusivity, biological advantage, and fair competition. The episode also highlights the institutional and public backlash that emerged, and ends with a message of hope as corrective action is taken.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Setting the Stage: Absurdity in Current Events

• Brett opens with commentary on recent events in Tennessee politics and segues into the topic, illustrating how “absurd” and “outlandish” today’s cultural landscape can feel.

  “It is seriously days like these when I just want off this planet because it is so insanely absurd.” (Brett Cooper, 01:27)

2. Jamie Booker Wins World’s Strongest Woman

• Jamie Booker, a trans woman, won the 2025 World’s Strongest Woman competition in Arlington, Texas.
• First reactions, including a sarcastic post from Piers Morgan, summarize much of the backlash:

  “‘Many congratulations to Jamie Booker, who has won the World's Strongest Woman competition...The fact that Jamie is a biological male with a massive physical advantage...should not detract from this well earned victory. Thunderous applause. Everybody clapping like seals.’” (00:57)

Insightful Social Media Comment

• Brett reads a lengthy viral comment (paraphrased here) highlighting the historic struggle of women in sports and how allowing trans women to compete can feel like erasing those hard-won spaces.

  “If that isn't the most humiliating plot twist in the history of so called feminism, I don't know what is.” (04:35)

• Brett emphatically agrees:

  “We are simply asking that biological men do not compete against us with their very clear biological advantages.” (11:38)

3. Competitor and Community Response

• Allegedly, no competitors or organizers knew Jamie was transgender.
• Booker was new to the competition scene and recently started competing, winning or placing at every event.
• Brett plays a clip of Jamie expressing surprise at her victory:

  “I genuinely did not expect this outcome...I did not expect to win. It was a pipe dream.” (Jamie Booker, 07:27)

Real Women React

• Andrea Thompson, who came in second (and is a previous champion), directly protests on the podium—mouths “This is bullshit” and storms off.
• Brett frames this as a visible sign that athletes themselves recognize the injustice.

  “She looks up at Jamie, she scowls...and she marches straight off the podium, as she should, because this is a complete and utter disgrace.” (Brett Cooper, 08:05)

Discovering Jamie’s Identity

• Reddit users quickly found old videos confirming Jamie’s transgender identity:

  “I’m a 21-year-old trans woman with a history of abuse, struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of her religious parents.” (Jamie Booker, 09:29)

• The comments section and broader internet took off with outrage.

Former Champion's Statement

• The former strongest woman issues a public statement:

  “Women's categories were created for a reason, and if we lose that, we lose the foundation of our sport. My message is simple. Trans people belong in sport, but women's divisions must remain biologically born female only.” (10:22)

4. Institutional Reaction & Silver Lining

• Brett details a rapid response from competition organizers: Jamie’s titles are scrubbed from official records, and a statement is issued that “had we known,” she would not have been allowed to compete.

  “We are clear competitors can only compete in the category for the biological sex recorded at birth.” (Strongman Games statement read by Brett, 14:34)

• Sponsors drop Jamie, citing “misrepresentation of critical information” and a breach of good sportsmanship.

Noteworthy Community Comment

• Brett reads a comment from a trans individual supporting fair competition as a matter of common sense and compassion:

  "I am supportive of people trying to be comfortable in their own bodies...that being said, there are limits...Having a woman lose a world record or title to basically a novice because of bone density and test levels is not fair...It is simply common sense." (16:22)

5. Broader Perspective: Boundaries, Compassion, and Hope

• Brett criticizes “toxic empathy” among progressives who, she argues, cheer for policies that harm women in practice.
• She references a recent story (Trish Hyman) about gym locker room disputes to illustrate ongoing boundary conflicts.

The Redemption Arc

• Institutional pushback, public outcry, and athlete solidarity make Brett optimistic:

  “Stories like this today, where there is hope, where there is redemption like this is why we need people standing up to this.” (18:10)

• The episode concludes on a positive note:

  “Andrea Thompson is officially the world's strongest woman. She already was based on my line of thinking, but now she has the official title and the official trophy to go along with it.” (18:52)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It is literally the South Park meme from years ago, where the man, somebody who is very obviously a man, is standing on the first place podium...while the real women are pushed to the side.” (Brett Cooper, 08:47)

• “Trans people belong in sport, but women's divisions must remain biologically born female only.” (Former Strongest Woman, 10:22)

• “This is not about identity or sexuality. It is about fairness and honesty...” (Sponsor statement via Brett, 15:22)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:57 — Opening rant on Tennessee politics and absurdity
• 01:27 — Setting up the Jamie Booker controversy
• 03:20 — Viral feminist comment read on the show
• 07:27 — Jamie Booker’s post-win reflection
• 08:05 — Andrea Thompson protests on the podium
• 09:29 — Jamie’s past video confirming transgender identity surfaces
• 10:22 — Former strongest woman’s statement
• 14:34 — Official retraction and policy statement by competition organizers
• 15:22 — Sponsor’s statement and key comment highlighted
• 16:22 — Trans commenter supports fair divisions
• 18:10 — Brett’s optimistic take and closing thoughts
• 18:52 — Andrea Thompson named official champion

Tone and Style

Brett Cooper’s tone throughout the episode is impassioned, direct, and sharply critical—flavored with sarcasm, frustration, and some hopefulness by the end. She frequently invokes her sense of duty to women and fairness, using both pop culture references and appeals to common sense. The language is conversational but pointed.

Summary prepared for those who haven’t listened:

This episode critically analyzes the controversy over a trans woman’s victory at a major women’s athletic competition, highlighting ethical, emotional, and institutional reactions. It provides context, notes the pushback from athletes, officials, and sponsors, and ultimately presents the story as a sign that society is beginning to reassert clear boundaries and fairness in women’s sports.