The Herd with Colin Cowherd: Show Me Something – BravoCon Madness, Strip Clubs & Golf Shots Gone Wrong

Guests: Sophie Cunningham & Wes
Date: November 20, 2025

Episode Overview

This lively episode features Sophie Cunningham and Wes unpacking their wild recent weekends, from the chaos and glamor of BravoCon in Las Vegas to infamous strip club outings and embarrassing (but hilarious) golf mishaps on live TV. They recapture standout celebrity encounters, talk about evolving group dynamics without certain Summer House cast members, and answer listeners’ questions about makeup and football defenses with their trademark humor and candor. If you’re looking for an entertaining inside look at reality TV culture, party stories, sports fan anxiety, and much more, this episode delivers plenty of memorable moments and relatable laughs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. BravoCon 2025: The Ultimate Reality TV Party

(13:01–24:22, 29:00–33:00)

• Wes Recaps BravoCon: Describes BravoCon as “a huge fucking, like, zoo” where reality stars and fans descend on Las Vegas for three days of panels, press, and wild afterparties.
• Fan Encounters: Fans wait outside venues in t-shirts with their faces on them, eager for autographs and selfies.

  “There are people without tickets lining the walls... with pictures of us on their shirts. You feel like you are part of Motley Crew.” – Wes (13:10)

• Awards Show: Wes was nominated for two awards but didn’t win, candidly admitting:

  “I was so fucking sad when I didn’t win. I didn’t think I would care.” – Wes (2:58/20:51)

• Fashion & Celebrity Culture: Wes experiments with bold fashion (“train conductor” and “floral jacket” looks), receives both compliments and friendly roasting.
• Presenting & Impressions: Got to present the Rookie of the Year, calling it an honor and sharing how surreal it was to be surrounded by iconic Bravo housewives:

  “Being around all the housewives at one time... just all these hot, rich, powerful, strong women all together.” – Wes (21:25)

2. Summer House & Group Dynamics

(10:05–10:58, 33:52–35:18)

• On Paige Missing from the Group:

  “We missed our relationships with her. But as a house … I think we were great. We joked all weekend Sierra and Amanda kinda went out more without Paige.” – Wes (10:07)

• Friendship Chemistry: Sophie reflects that with changing group memberships, “the chemistry amongst everyone is just different.”
• On Meeting in NY: They just missed each other in New York, but Sophie partied at Sun Cruiser and loved the city’s “no shame” attitude about filming content.

3. The Social Madness of Strip Clubs

(25:34–27:23)

• Wes’ Experience: Details a post-party trip to a strip club, calling it fun “twice a year, max”; says it’s less weird when you go with a group (“in the safe zone”).

  “The problem is the dudes in there… But we went with a group of girls, so you’re kind of like in the safe zone.” – Wes (26:02)

• Sophie’s Take: Firmly not a fan (“I think they’re so gross”), but emphasizes supporting women’s choices:

  “There’s no way I could. That’s not my thing. But get your money, girl. Do whatever you want.” – Sophie (26:41)

4. Wild Golf Channel Mishap

(36:28–39:35)

• Sophie’s Golf Fiasco: On live TV, with no recent golf practice, she hits a bystander with her ball (after previously killing a squirrel with a golf shot).

  “I nailed an old man… He already had like a little knot and I was like, oh my god, I feel so terrible.” – Sophie (38:11)

• Golf as a Vibe: Plans to play more with friends – “Just a good hang,” even if skill-levels are uneven.

5. Memorable Celebrity Encounters

(29:00–30:58)

• Flying with Countess Luann: Wes is starstruck to sit next to the “iconic housewife,” describing her as hilarious and larger-than-life:

  “This woman with a fedora and sunglasses pops her elbows up over my chair, and is just like, ‘Champagne?’ All time, dude.” – Wes (29:31)

• Viral Moment: Wes tweets about the encounter; says it went viral as “the opposite luck of sitting next to a crying baby” (29:43).

6. Chiefs Football Angst & Sports Talk

(40:48–43:04)

• Chiefs Downturn: Concerned they may not win the division or even make playoffs.

  “The Chiefs are not going to win their division for the first time in, like, 10 years, which is sad. They look like balls.” – Wes (41:09)
  “This is a good time for everyone to show their character, their resilience, their perseverance.” – Sophie (42:00)

• Debate Over Odds and Fandom: Wes thinks they’d still be favorites in matchups as a wild card.

Notable Quotes & Fun Moments

• On Getting Over “Just Happy to be Nominated”:

  “I do. I do. I do. I do. That was funny though. But I also got to present an award, which was like an honor.” – Wes (21:24)

• On “Cravenient” Snacks:

  “When it’s cravenient. Okay. Like a freshly-baked cookie made with real butter available right down the street.” – Wes (14:40)

• On Strip Clubs:

  “What’s your take on boobs? Are you in or out?” – Wes (26:50)
  “If you got it, flaunt it.” – Sophie (27:03)

• On Makeup Advice:

  “A little blush goes such a long way… blush, bronzer, and mascara. That’s pretty much all you need.” – Sophie (45:56)

• On Football Defenses:

  “Have you ever seen people get their makeup done, like, by a professional?” – Sophie (46:50)
  “The Steelers in the 2000s were really good. Same with the 2000s Ravens… but I’m going to give you [the Legion of Boom].” – Wes (49:23)

Listener Q&A

(44:48–49:57)

• Makeup for “Older Women”: Sophie recommends keeping it natural: blush, bronzer, mascara, and maybe lip gloss. Wes suggests TikTok artist Dara Leviton for tips.
• Favorite Basketball Defense: Sophie enjoys junk zone defenses and switching man-to-man.
• Best Defensive Backfields (NFL): Wes lauds the Legion of Boom but also notes the 2000s Steelers and Ravens.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• BravoCon Madness & Awards: 13:01–24:22, 29:00–33:00
• Strip Club Talk: 25:34–27:23
• Golf Channel Mishap: 36:28–39:35
• Celebrity Encounter – Countess Luann: 29:00–30:58
• Makeup & Listener Q&A: 44:48–49:57
• Chiefs NFL Talk: 40:48–43:04

Tone & Vibe

The tone is playful, irreverent, and unguarded: Sophie and Wes aren’t afraid to roast themselves, each other, or their shared reality TV experiences. They’re quick with jokes, quick detours, and self-deprecating asides, making the entire episode vibe like a candid, energized conversation between two friends with backstage passes to pop culture.

In Summary

A high-energy episode packed with BravoCon behind-the-scenes, sports banter, slice-of-life honesty, and laugh-out-loud party stories – all rolled into one. Whether you’re a reality TV fan, a Chiefs diehard (see: sports despair), or just need a mood lift, this episode’s playful storytelling and rapid-fire rapport have you covered.