Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham on Missouri HOF, Angel Reese suspension & West’s UFO Theories

Summary

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Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Episode: Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham on Missouri HOF, Angel Reese Suspension & West’s UFO Theories
Date: September 10, 2025
Host: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

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Overview

This episode of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" (featuring prominent athlete Sophie Cunningham and frequent co-host Michael F. Florio) is a sprawling, energetic conversation fusing sports analysis, personal anecdotes, and comedic banter. Key themes include Cunningham’s induction into the Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame, WNBA playoff preparations, NFL and college football reactions, player accountability, team dynamics, social media moments, and a listener-inspired debate on UFOs. The tone is both candid and playful, with genuine insight into the athlete’s perspective.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. Sophie Cunningham’s Missouri Hall of Fame Induction

[04:38 - 05:40]

• Announcement: Sophie is set to be inducted into the University of Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame.
  • "Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap. Fuck, yes. Oaf. Proud of you." – Michael F. Florio [04:38]
• Cunningham’s Excitement & Logistics:
  • Describes celebratory weekend with family, friends, tailgating, and her relief at the timing (due to injury).
  • "It actually kind of worked out that I freaking broke my leg because now I get to do up. That’s exciting." – Sophie Cunningham [05:12]
• Multiple Inductees: Ceremony features several accomplished athletes and administrators.

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2. Injuries, Rehab, and WNBA Team Dynamics

[19:37, 20:09 - 22:18]

• Rehab Camaraderie:
  • Cunningham describes the unusual team dynamic in the rehab room—“it’s kind of fun” with multiple teammates recovering.
  • "Everyone’s always like, it looks like you guys...like those war pictures from like World War I...that’s exactly what we look like." – Sophie Cunningham [20:21]
• Team Photo Tradition: Capturing the resilience and adversity of the season via team photos with braces, crutches, and boots.
• Playoff Push:
  • The Indiana Fever clinch a playoff berth despite widespread injuries.
  • Florio: "Making the playoffs when half of your team is in a boot is pretty awesome." [23:59]

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3. WNBA Playoffs: Mentality & Preparation

[24:20 - 28:32]

• Importance of Experience:
  • "You could have the best record in the regular season and, like, literally lose in the first round if that team doesn’t have experience. Experience is what wins playoffs and championships." – Sophie Cunningham [24:27]
• Roster Moves: Shoutout to players on short-term contracts stepping up.
• Playoff Format Changes: 1-1-1 home/away format for opening rounds; travel logistics with different potential opponents.
• Team Preferences: Sophie prefers playing Atlanta due to matchups and minimal travel.

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4. NFL & College Football Talk

[07:18 - 09:14, 12:14 - 14:10]

• Chiefs' Slow Start & Perspective:
  • Both react to Kansas City’s Week 1 loss; Sophie is annoyed but optimistic:
    • "Everyone’s like, oh, I told you. I’m like, it’s first game." – Sophie Cunningham [09:04]
• Game Day Experiences:
  • Sophie’s praise for Lucas Oil Stadium and the Colts' in-game traditions.
  • "It was the most beautiful, perfect day. Outside the windows were all open. They had the roof retracted, which I think every freaking stadium should have." – Sophie Cunningham [10:19]
• College Football Rivalries & Rituals:
  • Nostalgic recounting of "Gold Rush" at Montana State and the intensity of Montanta v. Montana State rivalry.
  • "Each day, grizzlies, go. Cats go." – Michael F. Florio [44:09]

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5. Jerseys and Branding

[22:06 - 23:49]

• Indiana Fever’s "Stranger Things" Jerseys:
  • Inspired by the Netflix show, featuring references and color palette.
    • "The team sees a strong connection between their athletes and the show’s themes of female empowerment and resilience, as seen in Eleven’s story." – Michael F. Florio [23:01]
• Sophie’s Favorites: Loves every uniform, especially the Stranger Things and navy blue options.

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6. Accountability & Social Media Moments: Finer/Fined Segment

[31:22 - 42:12]

• Fan Antics:
  • Mizzou fan’s viral field goal stunt gets universal approval.
  • Aggressive NFL and MLB fans get called out for unsportsmanlike conduct.
    • "Some fans just feel, like, entitled. I don’t know if it’s because they paid a lot of money for the seats...to push DeAndre’s helmet is…I can’t even fathom." – Michael F. Florio [33:12]
  • Viral "ball-stealing" Karen at a baseball game gets “fined.”
• Athlete Accountability:
  • WNBA star Angel Reese’s suspension by Chicago Sky for critical public comments discussed in depth:
    • "There’s just some things that you just can’t say...you gotta protect your locker room, and so you just can’t be saying everything you’re feeling...it’s just not a good look." – Sophie Cunningham [41:06]
  • Specialist’s take on media obligations for pro athletes, especially after losses.
    • "That’s part of pro sports. So fuck up a little bit. So I’m not, I’m not a fan of that." – Sophie Cunningham [38:56]

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7. Listener Mailbag: Rivalries, Dating, and UFOs

[42:27 - 50:32]

a. Fanbases That Get Under Your Skin

• Sophie: “Kansas, baby.” [42:53]
  • Deep-seated rivalry atmosphere between Missouri and Kansas, plus border war nostalgia.
• Michael: Dislikes for the Bengals (“Chiefs kryptonite”) and the University of Montana.

b. Workplace Romance Advice

• Listener question: Is it ever worth pursuing romance at work (specifically, in the Emergency Room)?
  • The hosts riff on the effects of a high-adrenaline workplace on attraction, with humor and tongue-in-cheek suggestions.
  • "I am pro hooking up with co-workers, but just got to do it professionally." – Michael F. Florio [47:02]

c. Missouri UFO Sightings & Extra-Terrestrial Theories

• Both host and guest playfully weigh existential questions and skepticism.
  • "There is mathematically 99.9999% chance that aliens exist." – Michael F. Florio [47:40]
  • "Space scares me. So I don’t really get into it because it freaks me the fuck out. But I feel like the government plants a lot of that stuff." – Sophie Cunningham [49:05]
  • "You know what? After you get inducted into the Hall of Fame and they ask you where you’re going, you say, you know what? I’m gonna go lay in my backyard and look for UFOs for Brian in California." – Michael F. Florio [50:17]

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On playing while injured:
  "We're literally living two different lives in the past couple weeks because you're out till three for fun things, and I'm up till three because I can't get my freaking knee to stop throbbing."

  • Sophie Cunningham [14:58]

• On playoff preparation:
  "It's the little details and, like, knowing literally, like, that person goes left and likes to spin. Everyone on the roster has got to know that...the attention to detail is so much bigger and so much more important."

  • Sophie Cunningham [27:51]

• On WNBA playoff seeding and logistics:
  "Something they have changed for this year... it’s one there, one here, one there [in a three-game series]."

  • Sophie Cunningham [26:33]

• On team leadership:
  "When I'm out there, it's just natural for me to be the communicator and to be talking through everything… But now I think they're going to be able to put us on the pitch. So, like, that communication piece is going to be huge."

  • Sophie Cunningham [29:24]

• On protecting the locker room:
  "I think one of my biggest things is I'm a very team-first person. Like, I always give the team before my feelings, and I think that should be a standard. And so you got to protect your locker room, and so you just can't be saying everything you're feeling."

  • Sophie Cunningham [41:06]

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Timestamped Highlights

• Missouri Hall of Fame Induction & Reaction: [04:38 – 05:40]
• Chiefs & NFL Week 1 Recap: [07:18 – 09:14]
• Colts Game Experience: [10:19 – 11:19]
• WNBA Playoff Discussion: [24:20 – 28:32]
• Finer/Fined Sports Fan Antics: [31:22 – 34:38]
• Angel Reese Suspension Debate: [40:28 – 42:12]
• Listener Q&A – Rivalries: [42:27 – 44:09]
• Workplace Dating Advice: [45:10 – 47:08]
• Missouri UFO Theories: [47:22 – 50:32]

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Tone & Style

The episode is quick-witted, lively, and inviting, marked by:

• Pithy sports analysis
• Relatable athlete perspective on recovery and playoff mentality
• No-nonsense takes on athlete accountability and media relations
• Candid takes on teammates, fan culture, and social media moments
• Playful, sometimes irreverent banter, especially on listener questions

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For New Listeners:
If you’re new to the show, this episode provides:

• An authentic look into a pro athlete’s thought process on winning, leading, and adversity
• Fan and athlete perspectives across multiple sports (WNBA, NFL, college football)
• Entertaining deep dives into sports culture, rituals, and rivalries
• Laugh-out-loud diversions on UFOs, dating, and viral sports moments

Perfectly summed up by Sophie (29:24):
"For me, that's like a part of me—that comes natural. When I'm out there, it's just natural for me to be the communicator and to be talking through everything... But, yeah, that's a good point."

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Transcript

[Sophie Cunningham]

This is an iHeart podcast.

[Dan]

I'm Dan. He's Ty.

[Michael F. Florio]

Hello.

[Dan]

And we're the solid verbal college football podcast.

[Ty]

Tune in for previews, recaps, bits you won't hear anywhere else, and all the emotional support you need as a college football fan.

[Dan]

Join us all season long as we ride the rollercoaster of this ridiculous sport.

[Ty]

Listen to the solid verbal college football podcasts on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Dan]

We don't just love college football, Ty. We live it.

[Michael F. Florio]

Tune in to all the Smoke podcast where Matt and Stack sit down with former first lady Michelle Obama.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Folks find it hard to hate up close. And when you get to know people and you're sitting in their kitchen tables and they're talking like we're talking, you know, you hear our story, how we grew up, how Barack grew up, and.

[Sarah Spain]

You get a chance for people to.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Unpack and get beyond race.

[Michael F. Florio]

All the Smoke featuring Michelle Obama. To hear this podcast and more, open your free iHeartRadio app, search all the Smoke and listen. Now.

[Sarah Spain]

Get fired up, y'.

[Sophie Cunningham]

All.

[Sarah Spain]

Season 2 of Good Game with Sarah Spain is underway. We just welcomed one of my favorite people, an incomparable soccer icon Megan Rapinoe, to the show, and we had a blast. Take a listen. Sue and I were, like, riding the lime bikes the other day, and we're.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Like, wee people ride bikes because it's fun.

[Sarah Spain]

We got more incredible guests like Megan in store, plus new of the day and more. So make sure you listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by Novartis, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports Network.

[Simone Boyce]

I'm Simone Boyce, host of the Bright side Podcast, and on this week's episode, I'm talking to Olympian World cup champion and podcast host Ashlyn Harris.

[Ashlyn Harris]

My worth is not wrapped up in how many things I've won, because what I came to realize is I valued winning so much that once it was over, I got the blues and I was like, this is it for me. It's the pursuit of greatness. It's the journey, it's the people, it's the failures. It's the heartache.

[Simone Boyce]

Listen to the Bright side on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Michael F. Florio]

The Mizzou fan who had the chance to win $25,000 on a field goal, held up a shirt that said fku, turned around, kicked the ball at the Kansas bench. Dope moves. It didn't hit anyone. It was like. It was like a. A little line drive up. And that is. That is our friend Carter Airy from Columbia, Missouri. Good. Great work. Good morning, everyone. The Show Me Something podcast. One of us has a little cold. I don't know if you can't tell who it is or not.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Which one is it? Oh. So it's okay.

[Michael F. Florio]

Oh, God, I feel like your mom right now. I want to bring you some soup.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, you kind of look like my grandma. Little coat or blanket over. I kind of like that.

[Michael F. Florio]

Oh, I actually ordered soup last night before bed. I ordered a masa ball soup and a French onion soup, so that was my dinner.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Amazing. I might have to go get. Yeah.

[Michael F. Florio]

How bad do you miss your mom when you have a cold?

[Sophie Cunningham]

I feel like a lot, actually. But honestly, when I'm sick, I don't want to be, like, touched or messed with, really. Like, I'd be held and cuddled, but, like, yeah, it'd be nice to actually have someone make you some soup.

[Michael F. Florio]

I've also been taking colostrum to keep my immunity up for the last year, and it works. Look into it.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I think I need to.

[Michael F. Florio]

It's really good.

[Sophie Cunningham]

What is that?

[Michael F. Florio]

It's like, the main nutrient you get from breast milk when you're a baby to keep you, like, alive. And so it's in, like, powder. It's in, like, powder form. It's good. I. Someone told me to do it once, and I was like, all right.

[Sophie Cunningham]

But then here we are. Breast. Is it coming from.

[Michael F. Florio]

I don't think it's coming directly from a breast. I believe it's just, like, the nutrients, like, the main, like, important part of breast milk, which is colostrum, which is, like, just good for your body so that in an emergency, drink it away. You can do that.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I'm trying to. Maybe I just need some, like, tequila or Jack Daniels.

[Michael F. Florio]

You know what? To cheer you up. I'm going to start the show with this. For those of you who don't know, our friend Sophie was just inducted. Oh, I guess you weren't inducted, but they announced that you will be part of the University of Missouri Athletics hall of Fame. Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap. Fuck, yes. Oaf. Proud of you.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Thank you. It's gonna be a fun little thing. I hope I feel better. It's this weekend, so it's got to be a busy freaking weekend. I know. So fly there either. Thursday night, Friday morning, there's a ceremony. All friends and family will be there. And then the game Saturday. But you know how we get down when we tailgate? Like, we like to have a good time. I think I have to leave, like, Saturday or Sunday to go to our first playoff game. So it actually kind of worked out that I freaking broke my leg because now I get to do up. That's exciting.

[Michael F. Florio]

So is it just you? Is it, like. Is the ceremony just for you or are there other inductees as well?

[Sophie Cunningham]

No, I think there's six of us, so. Yeah, it's gonna be really fun. It's gonna be the other ones. Alyssa Mudlin, Mike Alden.

[Michael F. Florio]

Oh, Mike Alden. Congrats. Big Mike. His son went to elementary school with me.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Oh, really?

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah. I've known the Alden Zs since kindergarten, so that's fun. I've known.

[Sophie Cunningham]

So I'm kind of blanking. I'm gonna breath.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, you're good. You're good.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Okay. But, like, on a more important note.

[Michael F. Florio]

Kickball Thursday it start. This is week one, so I'm. I'm in the process. I got acupuncture tomorrow and I might try to get a massage also before we go. My back. My back's been hurting really bad, so we gotta. We have a title. We have a title to reclaim, so.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, that is freaking. Is everyone else, like, taking it as seriously as you? Like, are they?

[Michael F. Florio]

I mean, I set the tone, obviously, like, people I need to set the standard for, like, how much we care. But yeah, I mean, after we won last year, like, everyone's like, pretty. Pretty dialed and like, the backbone of our team is the girls. They do not want to lose. They do not want to lose.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Would. Would any of us know any of them.

[Michael F. Florio]

There? It's all New York. I'm trying to think if there's anyone.

[Sophie Cunningham]

So no one. So no one. Bravo. Is. Is going to be on your squad?

[Michael F. Florio]

Not that I'm allowed to say, if that makes sense.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yes.

[Michael F. Florio]

It's not. It's not. It's not anything like that spicy. It's just like.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Okay, well, you know what else is not spicy, is our frigging Chiefs losing in their first game. What the hell?

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah. Did you watch?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, dude, I watched every single. I was pissed.

[Michael F. Florio]

Where did you watch?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Well, our game. Our team was also playing, so I was in. It was deer, but we were winning. We were playing Chicago. We were playing Chicago. Oh, my God. I think it was something strong.

[Michael F. Florio]

You're okay. Painkillers.

[Sophie Cunningham]

We were. We were winning by like 20. So I was watching that, but then I also had it on my phone, so. But I was in a suite, so I wasn't like on the bench watching.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, not the best start for our Chiefs, but I mean, they. We. We lost the first game two years ago, won the Super Bowl. The season and the NFL season gets longer and longer. Like, as the years go on, they keep adding games and like, it's a divisional game. You don't want to lose those. You don't want to be 0 and 1. They also play the Eagles this weekend. So you're kind of staring. You're staring. Oh, and two, like, right between the eyes. But I mean, okay, your number one receiver for the day goes down. Play three, and Travis just obliterated him. And you know, it's in Brazil. It's weird.

[Sophie Cunningham]

There's a lot of weird factors that aren't normally in there. We'll put it.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, well. But the Chiefs usually can handle those games, I feel like, because they've played internationally so much, I feel like they have a lot of veterans. Andy Reid, like an experienced coach who knows how to deal with all that. But, you know, maybe it's a little wake up call and that's always good. You ever feel like.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I feel like we always peak when we're supposed to too. Like it's the beginning of season.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Everyone's like, oh, I told you. I'm like, it's first game.

[Michael F. Florio]

Sure. Shut up. You ever feel like you have benefit as a team from a loss?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Well, yeah, of course. Like, it. It, like a wake up call. Circles. Yeah. Literally, it circles. What you need to get good at. So I don't know. Yeah, I went to my first Colts game on Sunday.

[Michael F. Florio]

Oh, they. They rocked the. Didn't they?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Well, what the hell is. Is Miami? So I'm new to, like, the Colts in the Miami teams. Is Miami that bad or the Colts looking pretty damn good?

[Michael F. Florio]

Good question. It might be a little bit of both. Miami to me is all like, this is so like, old head of me, but I feel like warm weather teams are so fluky and just like, they're usually good in September and then kind of fall off when it gets colder. But there's not a lot of backbone there, in my opinion. Kind of a weird, like, modern young coach and just a lot of dudes who. I don't know if they're like ball lovers. I don't know. But I mean, good for Indianapolis. So talk to me about Lucas Oil Stadium. How's the game day experience? Like, what'd you like?

[Sophie Cunningham]

It was awesome. Like, it was the most beautiful, perfect day. Outside the windows were all open. They had the roof attracted, which I think every freaking stadium should have. Like, it was so badass. Like, I was. I was hyped. I was like, wow, this is beautiful. It is beautiful. But they were just playing really good. And I know that everyone was, like, kind of worried about a quarterback situation, I guess. I think he did really well. You know what's actually funny, too. Do you go. Have you been to the majority of NFL stadiums or a handful? Well, I. I think it was so fun seeing, like, I know what the Chiefs do, like, our little things and stuff. But it was fun getting to know what the Colts do. And, like, we were winning and we were. They were doing all the celebrations and, like, all the songs and all that type of stuff.

[Michael F. Florio]

Do you. Can you share with us what. What you learned? Oh, I'm trying.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I mean, it's easy. They all do, like, after they score a touchdown and it's like to the song, they say something on third down. I can't.

[Michael F. Florio]

It.

[Sophie Cunningham]

It was really country and Midwestern. I liked it.

[Michael F. Florio]

So, yeah, this feels very like kids camp kind of.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I think, you know, I. I feel like I was.

[Michael F. Florio]

For those listening and not watching, it's basically just you. We're locking our arms in front of us and just moving them up and down. So shout out to Colts for that one.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, it's real fun. And then one more NFL game that I want to talk about because maybe I'm just being dumb.

[Michael F. Florio]

No.

[Sophie Cunningham]

What was so historic between the Bills and Ravens game? I watched the whole thing and it was freaking awesome game, don't get me wrong. But, like, also, I did see, actually.

[Michael F. Florio]

It'S funny you say that some. I think it was. Teddy Bruski called it the little brother bowl because he's like the chief's own. Like, the only thing Baltimore and Buffalo are known for is, like, losing to the Chiefs in the playoffs the last few years. So he called it a little brother.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Bowl, which I. I like that. Shoot. I always want to know.

[Michael F. Florio]

That's also. Yeah, no, I don't want to talk. I'm not here to talk shit. On the Bills in The Ravens Week 1. I'm going to wait.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Good little clickbait out of you now.

[Michael F. Florio]

They're good. I. Before we move on from football, I also have to, like. I'm going to talk about Montana State for four seconds. Yeah. Brutal. To South Dakota State, who's a great team. Number two team in fcs. But fucking Gold Rush is our first home game every year, Sophie. And every. It's like, it's just beautiful. Montana State, Bozeman, out in the mountains. Everyone's in yellow. It's like a crispy September night, and it's so fun. And to lose in double overtime sucks. But it's to a good team. And we just, like, can't seem to beat South Dakota State. They're. They're fucking really good, but they'll be all right. They'll write the ship. We have a new QB who I love just. Yeah, he's a transfer from Stanford. And I wasn't really sure. I wasn't really sure what. What he was going to look like, if he was going to be any good. And I really like this kid. He's took a lot of shots and can use his legs, use his arms. So I'm hoping things get.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Are you gonna make it back to a couple games?

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, I actually. Glad you asked. I'm speaking at the Athletic Scala this year.

[Sophie Cunningham]

What? Congrats, dude. That's cool.

[Michael F. Florio]

Thanks. Yeah, I'm excited. It's in October, and basically, like, I don't know, they, like, they have, like, a banquet every fall and I'm there to talk to, like, I'm sure it's just all the rich, you know, donors and stuff, and tell them why Montana State needs more money, which they do. Could always use more. But, like.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Wait, so what did you do? I think a lot of people think that you film every weekend, and I say a lot of people, and I'm. Are those people? What did you do? Because this was your first weekend not filming.

[Michael F. Florio]

Good question. Sophie, guess what? I did?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Sleep.

[Michael F. Florio]

Stayed on my new living room couch for three days. It was gorgeous. Friday, after the Chiefs, if the Chiefs would have won, maybe I would have gone out, but I was kind of like, eh. So I went to bed Saturday, legit, woke up, watched game day, watched the Mizzou game, watch the Royals for five seconds, then watch Montana State game. But then Sunday, I ripped it.

[Sophie Cunningham]

You did?

[Michael F. Florio]

Which, yeah, I tore it up because the Chiefs aren't playing. So I can go kind of like just explore the city and. And hang out with everyone else while they watch their teams. And. Yeah, we were out till like, three.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Oh, no.

[Michael F. Florio]

Dude, that's what I'm saying. New York, you can, like, go out to watch the noon slate and then blink and you're. You're coming home at 4.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, we're literally living two different lives in the past couple weeks because you're out till three for fun things, and I'm up till three because I can't get my freaking knee to stop throbbing. So I need to be living through you.

[Michael F. Florio]

But also it's nice to not have to drive to the, like, Hamptons. That's a. It's a but.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, how far is it? Two hours.

[Michael F. Florio]

It should be. It should be like 1:45. But there's traffic. Like getting out of New York City is just the worst thing you could ever do in your life. And it's. Yeah, I mean it's taken us, it's taken us three and a half, sometimes, sometimes four, but no, no.

[Dan]

I'm Dan, he's Ty.

[Ty]

Hello.

[Dan]

And we're the Solid Verbal college football podcast.

[Ty]

College football season is here. And you. You know what that means.

[Dan]

Your team is going to break your heart three times probably before Halloween.

[Michael F. Florio]

Uh huh.

[Ty]

But fear not, the Solid Verbal will be right there with you through every soul crushing loss and impossible comeback.

[Dan]

Join us all season long, all year long, as we ride the rollercoaster of this ridiculous sport.

[Ty]

Whether you're a die hard fan or a casual observer, we'll help you make sense of all the chaos and of course, celebrate the madness. Tune in for previews, recaps, bits you won't hear anywhere else, and all the emotional support you need as a college football fan.

[Dan]

We don't just love college football, Ty, we live it.

[Ty]

Listen to the Solid verbal college football podcasts on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Simone Boyce]

I'm Simone Boyce, host of the Bright side podcast, and on this week's episode, I'm talking to Olympian World cup champion and podcast host Ashlyn Harris.

[Ashlyn Harris]

My worth is not wrapped up in how many things I've won, because what I came to realize is I valued winning so much that once it was over, I got the blues. And I was like, this is it for me. It's the pursuit of greatness. It's the journey, it's the people, it's the failures, it's the heartache.

[Simone Boyce]

Listen to the Bright side on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Sarah Spain]

Get fired up, y'.

[Sophie Cunningham]

All.

[Sarah Spain]

Season 2 of Good Game with Sarah Spain is underway. We just welcomed one of my favorite people and an incomparable soccer icon, Megan Rapinoe to the show.

[Sophie Cunningham]

And.

[Sarah Spain]

And we had a blast. We talked about her recent 40th birthday celebrations, Co hosting a podcast with her fiance, sue, bird watching former teammates retire and more. Never a dull moment with Pino. Take a listen. What do you miss the most about being a pro athlete?

[Sophie Cunningham]

The final.

[Sarah Spain]

The final.

[Sophie Cunningham]

And the locker room.

[Sarah Spain]

I really, really like you.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Just, you can't replicate.

[Sarah Spain]

You can't get back.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Showing up to the locker room every morning just to talk.

[Sarah Spain]

We've got more incredible guests like the legendary Candace Parker and college superstar AZ Foote. I mean, seriously, y', all, the guest list is absolutely stacked for season two. And, you know, we're always gonna keep you up to speed on all the news and happenings around the women's sports world as well. So make sure you listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Ashlyn Harris]

Presented by Capital One, founding partner of.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Iheart Women's Sports, Marcus Florio.

[Marcus Grant]

I'm Marcus Grant.

[Michael F. Florio]

And I'm Michael F. Florio, and together we host the NFL Fantasy Football podcast.

[Marcus Grant]

Fantasy season is here, and the question is, are you ready to dominate your league?

[Michael F. Florio]

Because if you're not locked in with us, the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, you're already playing from behind.

[Marcus Grant]

Every episode, we're breaking down the biggest fantasy headlines, injury updates you need before kickoff, and matchups you can exploit to bury your competition.

[Michael F. Florio]

We're talking sleeper picks, breakout stars, and the players you can't afford to bench.

[Marcus Grant]

Whether it's rookies making noise or veterans keeping their value, we cover it all.

[Dan]

Whether you're drafting for the first time.

[Michael F. Florio]

Or chasing another championship, we'll give you.

[Marcus Grant]

The edge, the insight, and the confidence to make every move count.

[Michael F. Florio]

Weekly analysis, hot takes, and insider knowledge all in one place.

[Marcus Grant]

So what's it going to be? Another just okay season or total fantasy domination? Listen to the NFL Fantasy Football podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, it's good to just, like, the thing with, with summer house is I just have to grind out filming, like, this summer, and it takes me right into football season.

[Sophie Cunningham]

True.

[Michael F. Florio]

When I can. When it's like you have every excuse in the world to, like, stay home, to be on your couch and just, like, have a TV on and do nothing. So speaking of your knee, how are you feeling? Like you can't sleep, dude.

[Sophie Cunningham]

So bad, just because actually, rehab is kind of fun. This sounds really bad because there's, like five of us in there and, like, we're all going through it and three of us are kind of doing, like, the same rehab. And so, yeah, which is weird, but I think I'm just, like, doing more and it's, like, progressing really, really well. But with that, like, anytime you, like, you push an injury, like, it's just going to ache and stuff in when you're doing something new. So. Yeah, I'm not sleeping.

[Michael F. Florio]

So your guys photo shoot was cute though. All the braces and the walking sticks.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, it was hilarious. It like, everyone's always like, it looks like you guys. Because when we. When this first all started happening, like two of the girls were taken out on wheelchairs, like someone else had crutches. And I was like, you know those war pictures from like World War I or Cold War, like, like that's exactly what we look like. And so they all hated me because they were all walking around like, guys, we have to get a pick like this season. But like, we're gonna like, want this. And so I made them all come back and then we took it like it was cute. So.

[Michael F. Florio]

No, it's so it's like, I mean, big picture. Yeah, we wish that didn't happen, but you're not gonna not take a picture when you guys all have like, boots and you know.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yes. And my thing is this is a crazy season and it did happen. So like, we should just embrace for like, this shit sucks and like, it is like funny in a sick way. And so, like, live it up a little bit. Who cares?

[Michael F. Florio]

So that's very Sophie of you.

[Sophie Cunningham]

It isn't it?

[Michael F. Florio]

But it's fun. And so was that. Is that photo shoot like a playoff photo shoot that you guys did like, for the.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Actually the WNBA always does their roster like big team photo at the end of the year. So normally like you would expect people to do it at the beginning towards the. We. We do it to the. Till the very last day. Because you like trades and people like that. So you want like your final roster picture, which ours was like. But after that we actually played. That's when we played Chicago and then we went to Washington. We won, which is a really good win. And now we have a game side against Minnesota. It doesn't really matter, I don't think. And then we're into playoffs. So like, it is kind of like boom, boom, boom, playoff. Let's go.

[Michael F. Florio]

I mean, yeah, we can move into like our WNBA the thick of it. Well, actually, before we go, what's your favorite, like jersey for you or like your favorite uniform that you guys wear? I think the red is the most sharp.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yes. So everyone loves our red just because it pops. I love it a lot. A lot of people's favorite is our Stranger Things jerseys. It's like a mix between black and red.

[Michael F. Florio]

What's the inspiration for those? Do you know?

[Sophie Cunningham]

I'm not. I'm not so, sure. Why they. I didn't watch Stranger Things, but they. They've had them here. Like, everyone, every team has, like, a. Like, a unique jersey you only get to wear sometimes, right? And so, like, in Phoenix, it was like the revival jersey, and I was like, black but have, like, the sunset colors of Phoenix. Here, it's Stranger Things, and the Stranger Things are. It's badass, but I don't know really know why they chose Stranger Things.

[Michael F. Florio]

I'm gonna Google it. Okay. The Indiana Fever, where Stranger Things, Stranger Things themed jerseys is a part of a collaboration with Netflix which began in 2021. The jerseys are inspired by the show's setting in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, incorporate the show's distinctive font and the color palette, and even feature references to the character 11. The team sees a strong connection between their athletes in the show's themes of female empowerment and resilience, as seen in 11 story. Oh, that's cool, actually.

[Sophie Cunningham]

That's really cool. I didn't know. I didn't know.

[Michael F. Florio]

Well, now you do. But these are. I mean, obviously. These are sick.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, the jerseys are. The jerseys are awesome. Like, that might be my favorite one, but honestly, I'm kind of weird. But I kind of like our navy blue ones for some reason too. I don't know. Actually, I like all of them.

[Michael F. Florio]

What am I doing?

[Sophie Cunningham]

I think all of them are very, like, striking and. I don't know, I just mushing it.

[Michael F. Florio]

We already covered it, but you guys clinched a playoff berth, which I think we can all say is a win, despite the injuries to this season. Like, making the playoffs when half of your team is in a boot is pretty awesome. So I think we'll go over a little round of applause for our Fever girls.

[Sophie Cunningham]

You think you.

[Michael F. Florio]

But how are you feeling? Like, what are the playoffs? Like, just walk us through where the Fever are at right now mindset.

[Sophie Cunningham]

So I. Yeah, I think playoff season is just, like, a whole different season. I know you always hear athletes say that, but, like, it truly is. So, like, you could have the best record in the regular season and, like, literally lose in the first round if that team doesn't have experience. Like, experience is what wins playoffs and championships. It's always good if you have, like, young bucks who are, like, killing it too, or, you know, but if you have experienced players on your team, that's. I don't know what it is, but it's like you have those playoff experiences. It's just, you know how to handle the momentum swings. You know how to handle the runs. Like, it's just. It's. It's hard to explain, but when you're in it, it's freaking real. And so shout out to all of our like 10 day, 7 day contracts coming in because they've been really stepping it up. Now they're signed for the rest of the season. And so we're on.

[Michael F. Florio]

Let's go, girls.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah. Yeah. Like, it's like, it's like. It's a good thing. This is such a weird season, but for some reason, we're able to kind of figure it out. Now, our first round, I think we're either playing Minnesota, Vegas, or Atlanta. So those are in. You know, Vegas has been on a freaking hot streak. Minnesota has been on a hot streak. I would like to play Atlanta. I think we match up best with them, but we have Kelsey Mitchell, we have ab we have shooters out there. And so again, it's playoff experience. And so I think Atlanta has maybe the least amount of playoff experience, if I'm not mistaken. And I think our team does too. But I think that'd be our best playoff.

[Michael F. Florio]

Do you guys as the playoffs, not east and west or. It is.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Oh, yeah. So that's the difference. I think once we start expanding teams, maybe they will get into the east and west, but as of now.

[Michael F. Florio]

Oh, I. Okay.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Something they have changed for this year, which maybe a lot of fans don't know is like last year you would play like, say we get matched up with Atlanta, we would play the first two games there and if we steal one, then we come home, which this year it's one there, one here, one there.

[Michael F. Florio]

So 111. Okay, that makes sense. You know what's crazy is MLB wild card is best of three, and I think the higher seed gets all three games, which is gnarly. Want to double check? But yeah, I'm pretty sure wild card is the. The. The higher seed just gets hit to keep all three, but. Okay, that's interesting. Does that take longer though? Because you have to go. You're traveling in between.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I mean, I guess. I guess it all kind of depends on who you get matched up with. So, like, I think I'm really leaning towards Atlanta because you're in the same time zone. The flight is like an hour 15 or like if you get in Vegas, it's different time zone, a longer flight. Minnesota, it's only an hour time change, but I just don't play.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, no, they're good. Okay. Dope. Well, we're excited. Do you guys do anything different? I mean, I know this is your first year with the Fever, but, like, in your experience in the playoffs, like, do. Do you guys. Game plan differently? Do you play. Do, like, you play the bench less? Do you play the bench more? Like, what. What about the playoffs? Kind of changes how the teams you've been on, like, operate.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah. I say when you're in playoffs, the only real thing that is. Is changing is, like, you're playing this team two, three times or longer. This year, it could be five or seven games, right? And so, like, you are so dialed into your scout and personnel. And so, like, it's. It's like the little details and, like, knowing literally, like, that person goes left and likes to spin. Everyone on the roster has got to know that because you could be matched up with them at any time, and that could be the play that makes this win or lose. So it's like, the attention to detail is so much bigger and so much more important. So it'll vary from game to game.

[Simone Boyce]

Right.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Like, you play this team already four times or three times in the season, and then you're about to play three more times. And so it's like, little adjustments and being able to adjust on the fly. And so, like, I think the biggest thing and that's maybe where they experience, like, maturity and, like, knowing the league comes into play is because it is, like, the small attention to detail, which is actually the massive big. So I think that's only because that's a regular game, like, you know, personnel and, like, they definitely know when, but, like, this is just a different. This is a different.

[Michael F. Florio]

Do you feel like being new on the Fever and, like, we know you talk a lot and don't shut up, but do you feel like. Do you feel like you were able to be a vocal leader, like, right when you joined the Fever? Or did. Does it take a little time for you to feel comfortable being a vocal leader? And, like, obviously now that's what your whole role will be throughout the playoffs.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, dude.

[Michael F. Florio]

Curious.

[Sophie Cunningham]

No, I think, like, for me, I think that's what makes. That's like, a part of me that, like, I. That comes natural. Right? So, like, I. When I'm out there, it's just natural for me to. To be the communicator and to be talking through everything like, this is. I just. Just how I am. But I will say, like, the past. I. First of all, we haven't been traveling because we haven't been cleared to travel because of, like, blood clots and swelling and stuff like that. And then the last game at home, I was still like, too injured and more of a risk that I was in a suite, so I wasn't even on the bench. But now I think they're going to be able to put us on the pitch. So, like, that communication piece is going to be huge. So, like, I didn't even think about that. Like, yeah, I'm sure they miss me yapping all the time, but some people probably enjoy not there. But. Yeah, that's a good point. So I think.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah. But also, just being on a new team, I feel like even. I don't know. I think about it from a football standpoint all the time, but, like, it would certainly take. I don't know, you want to, like, earn the respect before you start fucking yapping at everyone and. But I do think that is so much part of kind of who you are that maybe you're less inclined to kind of, like, feel it out and just, like, hop right into it. But I think it feels probably very authentic coming from you in the sense that I don't think anyone would question whether you're being, like, fudgeing genuine or not, you know?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Oh, yeah. Yeah. And I think the more that they got to know me and stuff like, that they understood. And, like, another thing is, like, I'm getting old in our league. This is my seventh year. Right. So maybe if I was like, one, two, or three years, like, it'd be like, a little. But nah, I'm just like. I get to. I am so. But I'm excited for. I'm excited for playoffs spiral. Like, I think we're gonna. I. I think people, when we're on, we're on. And we're hard guard, so shout out.

[Michael F. Florio]

I'm gonna hop into this just super quick. Fine or find.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, let's do it.

[Michael F. Florio]

Fine. The Mizzou fan who had the chance to win $25,000 on a field goal held up a shirt that said fku, turned around, kicked the ball at the Kansas bench. Dope. It didn't hit anyone. It was like a. It was like a. A little line drive. Blah, blah, blah, blah. And that is. That is our friend Carter Airy from Columbia, Missouri. Good. Great work. And you're fine, Carter. You are not fined. I. Who.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I didn't know that it was Carter. Ar you. That was the most badass damn thing that I have seen in a minute. And his wife Laura texted me a video. And, like, I was.

[Michael F. Florio]

Me too.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I don't know where I was at. I. I looked. I was like, who is this legend? And I was going through my text and then it was. She sent, like, hey, my husband. I was like, oh, my God. And so I'm going to get her assignment. Like, that is so bad. Oh, my God.

[Michael F. Florio]

Because that was crazy. And just, like, such a. It's crazy how they haven't played this game in, what was it, 20 years? Something.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, like 2011 or something. Or like.

[Michael F. Florio]

Sorry, I just said 20 years. I'm third. The game definitely happened after I was 10 years old, but it's been a long time. And to just, like, that's such authentic hatred and so genuine. It was just.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, there was this photo, and it was like, this explains the border war in one photo. And it's like, a Kansas guy, like, and then, like, a whole section of Mizzou, people just, like, flipping them off. It was awesome. Oh, God. I just love it.

[Michael F. Florio]

Did you see the fan that pushed D. Hop's helmet and then Lamar bursting back? You saw that?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, I did.

[Michael F. Florio]

I'll just say it. Fine. You're a. He's banned from every NFL stadium now. That's crazy.

[Sophie Cunningham]

No, I. Yeah, like, I agree with that. He should, like, you can't be hitting people in the hell like that. Right?

[Michael F. Florio]

People. I. I find. And you see this a lot with, like, baseball. I don't know if you remember last year, like, some dude went to catch the ball and a Yankees fan, like, held his wrist. I forget who it was. It might have been Mookie Betts. And the Yankees fan took his. Took his glove and, like, tried to pull the ball out. Some fans just feel, like, entitled. I don't know if it's because they paid a lot of money for the seats or because they're, like, in the field, but, like, to push DeAndre's helmet is. I can't even fathom.

[Sophie Cunningham]

It's not like he was, like, he was on the same team. Like, good job, buddy. Like, it was like a blast. Like, I don't know. I think. No, you can't be doing that. You literally can't be doing.

[Michael F. Florio]

And then Lamar pushed the. Out of that guy, and I think he had every right to. It was awesome.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Definitely. Fine. But real quick, you said that baseball. Did you see the lady going viral for stealing that? Yeah.

[Michael F. Florio]

Also find. Yeah, fine. The Internet's cooking her right now. I feel like it's probably. She's probably, like, learned her lesson via Internet trolls. But, like, that was the most Karen shit I've ever seen. Baseball is so, like, kill or be killed. When those balls are bouncing around and you want to take one home, she literally was like it was in our area. Go get it then, homegirl.

[Sophie Cunningham]

That's not how it works. That is literally not how it works. I could not believe that I was like this bitch. Oh my God. But then like now everyone has their back, we got a goodie bag and I'm sure we'll get to do whatever.

[Dan]

I'm Dan, he's Ty.

[Ty]

Hello.

[Dan]

And we're the Solid Verbal College Football Podcast.

[Ty]

College football season is here and you know what that means.

[Dan]

Your team is going to break your heart three times probably before Halloween.

[Michael F. Florio]

Uh huh.

[Ty]

But fear not, the Solid Verbal will be right there with you through every soul crushing loss and impossible comeback.

[Dan]

Join us all season long, all year long, as we ride the rollercoaster of this ridiculous sport.

[Ty]

Whether you're a die hard fan or a casual observer, we'll help you make sense of all the chaos and of course, celebrate the madness. Tune in for previews, recaps, bits you won't hear anywhere else, and all the emotional support you need as a college football fan.

[Dan]

We don't just love college football, Ty, we live it.

[Ty]

Listen to the Solid Verbal College football podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Simone Boyce]

I'm Simone Boyce, host of the Bright side Podcast and on this week's episode I'm talking to Olympian World cup champion and podcast host Ashlyn Harris.

[Ashlyn Harris]

My worth is not wrapped up in how many things I've won, because what I came to realize is I valued winning so much that once it was over, I got the blues and I was like, this is it for me. It's the pursuit of greatness. It's the journey, it's the people, it's the failures, it's the heartache.

[Simone Boyce]

Listen to the Bright side on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Sarah Spain]

Get fired up, y'.

[Sophie Cunningham]

All.

[Sarah Spain]

Season 2 of Good Game with Sarah Spain is underway. We just welcomed one of my favorite people and an incomparable soccer icon, Megan Rapinoe to the show and we had a blast. We talked about her recent 40th birthday celebrations, Co hosting a podcast with her fiance Sue, Bird watching former teammates from retire and more. Never a dull moment with Pino. Take a listen. What do you miss the most about being a pro athlete?

[Sophie Cunningham]

The final. The final and the locker room.

[Sarah Spain]

I really, really like you.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Just, you can't replicate.

[Sarah Spain]

You can't get back.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Showing up to the locker room every morning just to talk.

[Sarah Spain]

We've got more incredible guests like the legendary Candice Parker and college superstar Az Foot. I mean, seriously, y', all, the guest list is absolutely stacked for season two. And you know we're always going to keep you up to speed on all the news and happenings around the women's sports world as well. So make sure you listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Ashlyn Harris]

Presented by Capital One, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports.

[Marcus Grant]

I'm Marcus Grant.

[Michael F. Florio]

And I'm Michael F. Florio, and together we host the the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast.

[Marcus Grant]

Fantasy season is here and the question is, are you ready to dominate your league?

[Michael F. Florio]

Because if you're not locked in with us, the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, you're already playing from behind.

[Marcus Grant]

Every episode we're breaking down the biggest fantasy headlines, injury updates you need before kickoff, and matchups you can exploit to bury your competition.

[Michael F. Florio]

We're talking sleeper picks, breakout stars, and the players you can't afford to to bench.

[Marcus Grant]

Whether it's rookies making noise or veterans keeping their value, we cover it all.

[Dan]

Whether you're drafting for the first time.

[Michael F. Florio]

Or chasing another championship, we'll give you.

[Marcus Grant]

The edge, the insight and the confidence to make every move count.

[Dan]

Weekly analysis, hot takes, and insider knowledge.

[Michael F. Florio]

All in one place.

[Marcus Grant]

So what's it going to be? Another just okay season or total fantasy domination? Listen to the NFL Fantasy Football podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Michael F. Florio]

Meet some yeah, and the dad took it over to his son. You know, there's like those autograph fans like this, the creepy dudes who like, like keep the baseballs for themselves and like collect stuff. Well, at least he was like a just a normal dad and not like keeping it for himself. But also we have Young Ho Ku missed the the game winning field goal, Falcons Bucks skipped the post game conference. I, I'll let you go first on what you think about players skipping post game when you're obligated to do it.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I don't like that at all because if he would have made it, he would have loved to go in there and, and kind of get the praise and stuff like that. But that's not how sports works. Like this is a character builder and I think that that shows character too. And like, let me if he's injured or something's wrong and he can't, that's different. But if you're just not going in there because you miss and you don't want to take the heat or answer hard questions like, come on bud, that's part of pro sports. So fuck up a little bit. So I'm not, I'm not a fan of that. You, that's part of the job you signed up for. People want to hear from you. Can't get too high, can't get too low. And this dude I guess got too low, which sucks.

[Michael F. Florio]

Also not to be the like you're a kicker guy but like your quarterback, win or loss, has to answer questions and face the music. Your coach has to like, why do you get a pass because you missed the kick. I disagree. If yeah go in and it's also time to like save face. Go say, go explain what happened. Tell him like you got to be better. And then people move on. It looks worse now that you didn't show up and you missed the game.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Like, but like that's what I'm saying. Like that's like, that's your character like coming out. Like it's in. Yeah, it's okay. Everyone messes up. Like no one is ever going to play perfect. You know what I mean? And so like I was just. You didn't. You happen to miss and that's okay. You've missed before. But like how you respond to it is what people are going to remember like this people are going to know that he didn't go stuff and now people are probably judging him for that sexism.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yep. Last one. Angel re suspended by the Chicago sky after making comments detrimental to the team, which I thought didn't she get suspended because she got eight. She had eight techs and that's a league suspension. And so now she's suspended again. I don't know, it's just a lot of drama. But she said and not a great quote. We have to get good players, we have to get great players. That's a non negotiable for me. Which is why the team gave her the little tough love. I'll let you go first here. Not great.

[Sophie Cunningham]

No, that's not great. And like I get when you're, when you're losing and it's been a frustrating season, like everyone is feeling those emotions and when I say everyone, like it's not just her. Like I'm sure her teammates feel it, her coaches feel the organization, the fans. Like literally everyone feels that. And there's some things that you and this is going. There's just some things that you just can't say. And I, I think one of my biggest things is I'm a very team first person. Like I always give the team for My feelings, and I think that should be a standard. And so you got to protect your locker room, and so you just can't be saying everything you're feeling because that just is not a good look. And then your teammates feel a certain way, and that causes division in the locker room. So it's just protect your locker room at all costs. And I'm sure she regrets saying that. Don't get me wrong. But, man, there's just. There's just some things that I. Everyone probably knows, but you just can't say. And you got to let the front office. You can have those conversations behind closed doors, but to say it in media, you know, it's kind of. Kind of brutal, I think.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah. And I guess this is finer find, but that's. She got suspended, so they kind of answered it.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I mean, if anyone does that, you. You should get fined. So.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, damn.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Should I get fined for hyping my teammates up and talking about other players around the league of them getting fouled, but true. A lot worse.

[Michael F. Florio]

Cavie, can we hop in to tell me something?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Gladly.

[Michael F. Florio]

Accept your invite. All right.

[Ty]

With that being said, then, here is.

[Michael F. Florio]

Here's Lance.

[Sophie Cunningham]

From Indiana.

[Michael F. Florio]

Wanted to know if either of you have any fan bases, college or pros, that get under your skin or that you have beef with, because I know as a chief stand, there's plenty of fan bases that try to get under our skin. Thanks, guys. Bye. I guess, Sophie, that's a perfect opportunity. Who do you hate?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Kansas, baby. Dude, that was the most. Okay, first of all, we start off really damn slow. And I was like, all right, cool. Because I'm like, what are we doing? Throw the damn ball. They couldn't stop it. They couldn't stop it. And then we settled in, our quarterback chilled out. He was getting in his rhythm, and then we just freaking killed it.

[Michael F. Florio]

It's good. I. Lance. Yes. As a chief stand, there's a zillion fan bases and team. I think I hated the Bengals so much for the last few years, just given they kind of played us really well in the regular season and just end that one AFC championship game. And we, like, they were kind of the Chiefs kryptonite. They've kind of been humbled a little bit the last few years, but I just felt like Jamar Chase kind of fed into it. He hates the Chiefs. Like, that was a really tasty rivalry. And I don't know. I feel like the Ravens and Bills are just a little classier than the Bengals. But I'll also say to Sophie's Hatred for Kansas. I hate the University of Montana. They live in a way. Worse town, worse school, worse colors. They got a cool stadium. But that is who I learned to hate throughout my college career. And so each day, grizzlies, go. Cats go. Actually, you know, it's funny. Someone just mailed me. Yeah, that's what everyone says. Wait, Sophie, look. Hold on.

[Sophie Cunningham]

What is going on? He always does this, and I never know what he's.

[Michael F. Florio]

That's a bunch of hats that just say eat grizz on them.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, that is hilarious. Hey, you know, we should do that and go through, like, all the. The sayings or, like, not but, like, how we say ours is Mr. Bright side. You guys say that like, did you know, first of all, when we play lsu, there's this song, and it's like, a dick bitch. Yes.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah. Come on, dude, I'm. I'm dialed. Soph.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I never heard that. I heard for the first time two years ago, and I was, like, so. Just shocked, but, like, so amazed at the same time.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah.

[Sophie Cunningham]

No, I'm not.

[Michael F. Florio]

Yeah, Lance.

[Sophie Cunningham]

All right, here's.

[Michael F. Florio]

Here's our next one.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Alyssa and Wes.

[Michael F. Florio]

She needs our help with some dating advice.

[Sophie Cunningham]

So. My name is Alyssa, and I have a crush on my co worker. We work in the er. I don't know if I should approach her. Shit where I eat. What do you all think? Let me know.

[Michael F. Florio]

All right. Co workers in the er.

[Dan]

She wants to know, should she shit where she eats?

[Michael F. Florio]

Okay, Alyssa. That was a lot. I feel like. So it's in the er, which to. I. I. That scares me. Would you. I don't know if. But also, does the trauma make you horny? Probably. Like, all the scariness. Don't you think? I bet it does. I've never.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I think I just nodded on myself when you said, dude, you're.

[Michael F. Florio]

When your adrenaline is through the roof, you're. You're hormones are also through the roof.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Okay. Can I tell you something? If you are getting turned on by Sophie.

[Michael F. Florio]

Not what I said, not what I said. I just meant the environment is so adrenaline heavy that, like, if you're working with someone, like, like, does it. Does it just raise the. The chemicals in your body and you're kind of just like, everything feels intensified, you know?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah. Now that you're saying that, Elizabeth, please don't answer that. Because if I'm, like, in the ER and I actually need medical attention, I'm just thinking that, like, you guys, they're making out. What the hell?

[Michael F. Florio]

I.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Not it.

[Michael F. Florio]

Like a bolt sticking out of Your head and Alyssa.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Jim, didn't it rain like. No, I don't get into that.

[Michael F. Florio]

I am pro hooking up with co workers, but just got to do it professionally. Alyssa.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, how did that work out for you, bud?

[Michael F. Florio]

Also, do you guys need a third? Anyways, next question.

[Ty]

All right, last one from here, west coast.

[Michael F. Florio]

Brian from California.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Here we go.

[Michael F. Florio]

Hey, guys, this is Brian from Paradise, California. My question is for both of you. Had either one of you ever seen a UFO in Missouri?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Well, can we pause? Do we believe in UFOs?

[Michael F. Florio]

I could talk about this for an hour. I don't think I believe in UFOs, but there is mathematically 99.9999% chance that aliens exist. Just so we're clear. So here, let me. Let me show you something. This will be the. This will be what we end on. I haven't seen Brian. I haven't seen a UFO in Missouri. Missouri. I do want to give a shout out to Missouri. Sunsets. Best sunset.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Best sunset in the world.

[Michael F. Florio]

Okay, look, the world. Okay. Have you ever seen one of those to scale graphics where it's like, here is the moon, here's the Earth, here's the sun, it's 900 times bigger. And then they're like, here's our galaxy. It's fucking huge. And then they zoom out like a bunch more and they're like, here are all the stars that we know exist. And then they zoom out even more and they're like, we know this exists, but we haven't explored it yet.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, if.

[Michael F. Florio]

If Earth exists with life on it, and there are a gazillion more galaxies and stars and planets and suns, the chances of there being other life is 100%.

[Sophie Cunningham]

You know, I feel like there's stuff like UFOs we see, like space scares me. So I don't really get into it because it freaks me the out. But I feel like that the government plants a lot of that stuff.

[Michael F. Florio]

Here we go.

[Sophie Cunningham]

So it's hard for me to believe in like real UFOs. Do I believe maybe there's other life out there? When I see that type of stuff, it's like, there has to be. Like, we can't be the only. But then I'm like, I don't know. But then like the stuff that we do see, that's like too obvious or whatever. Like it's. I feel like it's the government. I've watched two shows.

[Michael F. Florio]

That's also just people on Twitter with fucking Adobe Premiere. It's not the government.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Well, it could be that too.

[Michael F. Florio]

I. There are always those videos where there's like, a star in the sky and everyone's like, ufo. It's something to, like, have fun with. I don't know. I do think if a UFO ever, like, came into our. Like, into our world, it wouldn't look like how we have made them up looking in, like, cartoons for the last however many years, you know, so, like some weird shaped thing.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah. So I think, to answer Brian's question, I don't think we've seen a ufo.

[Michael F. Florio]

And I haven't either. Maybe next time we go, we should lay out under the stars and keep our eyes peeled.

[Sophie Cunningham]

I like that.

[Michael F. Florio]

Why don't you do that this weekend after you get inducted into the hall of fame and they ask you where you're going, you say, you know what? I'm gonna go lay in my backyard and look for UFOs for Brian in California. For Brian. Yeah.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Brian, I like that question. That was fun.

[Michael F. Florio]

That's a good one. Is that what. Wait, before we get. Do people in California think that in Missouri we just, like, look at UFOs all day?

[Sophie Cunningham]

People in cities and, like, on the west coast, they swear. Like, in Missouri, there's only, like, humans and cows.

[Michael F. Florio]

Cows. That's true, though. There's nothing else?

[Sophie Cunningham]

Nothing.

[Michael F. Florio]

Oh, you know what? There is. This is how we're ending this bitch barbecue. After my kickball game Thursday, I'm fine. To Kansas City to go to Patrick and Travis's new restaurant.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Dude, make sure to document that. Wait, is that after.

[Michael F. Florio]

They'Re doing one Saturday and then they're. I. I think people are going Sunday after the game, but I don't. I'm not gonna go Sunday, but I'm going Saturday night and then going to the game Sunday.

[Sophie Cunningham]

What day is it?

[Michael F. Florio]

Saturday.

[Sophie Cunningham]

No, like, the date of.

[Michael F. Florio]

Oh, what's today? Nine. So it's probably 12 or 13 or something.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Oh, shoot. Okay. Oh, so this upcoming weekend, I already.

[Michael F. Florio]

Texted your whole team and said, can Sophie come to Kansas City this weekend? They all told me to eat shit. So. Yeah, the 13th. I'm taking my mom, so it'll be really cute.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Yeah, I like that. Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Well, all right, Sophie, it's been fun.

[Michael F. Florio]

Keep elevating that knee. We love you. Go Fever. Playoffs. Bye. See ya.

[Dan]

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[Michael F. Florio]

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[Dan]

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[Ty]

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[Dan]

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[Ty]

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[Dan]

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[Michael F. Florio]

Tune in to all the Smoke podcast where Matt and Stack sit down with former first lady Michelle Obama.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Folks find it hard to hate up close. And when you get to know people.

[Sarah Spain]

And you're sitting in their kitchen table.

[Sophie Cunningham]

And they're talking like we're talking, you know, you hear our story, how we grew up, how Barack grew up, and.

[Sarah Spain]

You get a chance for people to.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Unpack and get beyond race.

[Michael F. Florio]

All the Smoke featuring Michelle Obama. To hear this podcast and more, open your free iHeartRadio app, search all the Smoke and listen.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Now.

[Sarah Spain]

Get fired up, y'.

[Sophie Cunningham]

All.

[Sarah Spain]

Season 2 of Good Game with Sarah Spain is underway. We just welcomed one of my favorite people, an incomparable soccer icon Megan Rapinoe, to to the show, and we had a blast. Take a listen. Sue and I were, like, riding the lime bikes the other day, and we're.

[Sophie Cunningham]

Like, wee people ride bikes because it's fun.

[Sarah Spain]

We got more incredible guests like Megan in store, plus news of the day and more. So make sure you listen to Good Game with Sarah Spain on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Brought to you by Novartis, founding partner of iHeart Women's Sports Network.

[Simone Boyce]

I'm Simone Boyce, host of the Bright side podcast, and on this week's episode, I'm talking to Olympian World cup champion and podcast host Ashlyn Harris.

[Ashlyn Harris]

My worth is not wrapped up in how many things I've won, because what I came to realize is I valued winning so much that once it was over, I got the blues. And I was like, this is it for me. It's the pursuit of greatness, the journey. It's the people, it's the failures, it's the heartache.

[Simone Boyce]

Listen to the Bright side on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Sophie Cunningham]

This is an iHeart podcast.