The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Episode: Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham on Unrivaled League TEA, Tom Brady’s dog & viral dating drama
Date: November 7, 2025

[Overview]

This episode of "Show Me Something," a segment of The Herd, is a lively, candid, and often irreverent conversation co-hosted by Sophie Cunningham and a companion. They cover a wide range of topics from sports (the WNBA, NBA, MLB) to pop culture (Tom Brady’s dog), viral dating drama, and answer quirky listener questions. The episode is rich with behind-the-scenes perspectives, commentary, and personal anecdotes, making it both insightful and highly entertaining for fans of sports and internet culture alike.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Life Update & Pacers Game Experience

• Sophie attended a Pacers game courtside; talked about hanging out with Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée and friends.
• Pacers face injuries; Sophie reflects on enjoying the experience regardless of the team's performance.
  • “Not that it’s about me, but I had a great time.” (04:52, Sophie)
• “The Pacers, even if they lose, still want you to have a good time.” (04:56, Co-host)

2. The World Series & State of the NBA

• Recap of a dramatic World Series Game 7; commentary on heartbreaking moments for Toronto fans and Dodgers’ win.
  • “Could you imagine being a fucking Toronto fan there?...That’s probably the most excruciating loss of any sports fandom in a minute.” (07:45/08:02, Co-host)
• Yamamoto praised as MVP and for back-to-back complete games (07:23).
• Shift to NBA's current struggles:
  • Ratings for the World Series outperformed the NBA Finals (09:19).
  • Discussion about the NBA’s transition period:
    • “The NBA is in a weird no man’s land right now… old stars’ exit has begun…” (09:19, Co-host)
    • “It just seems messy. You have these guys on their way out, but they’re still playing great fucking basketball.” (10:24, Sophie)
    • The new generation (e.g., Luka Doncic, Wembanyama) perceived as less interested in stardom or American celebrity.
    • Decline in super-teams; increased game volume may dilute NBA product.
    • “You don’t know when guys are going to be sitting out… seems like they don’t put the best product out there.” (12:24, Sophie)
    • “People always complain about how there’s no defense in the NBA.” (14:39, Sophie)

3. Tom Brady’s Cloned Dog: Is This Something?

• Report that Tom Brady cloned his dog. Both hosts agree: “Dude, that’s weird.” (14:55-14:58)
• Debate about pet cloning, celebrity excess, and bioethics.
  • “This is why rich people do weird shit… they just find ways to do weird shit.” (15:41, Sophie)
• Praise for Tom Brady’s down-to-earth team despite the weirdness.

4. Listener Questions & Viral Dating Drama

NIL/Transfer Portal & "Purity" of College Sports [35:01]

• Listener Anna asks if NIL “ruins the purity” of college sports.
• Hosts firmly believe players deserve compensation but lament the loss of loyalty and continuity:
  • “Deserve to be paid? 100%. The part of it that’s ruined for me is the transfer portal… lack of loyalty.” (35:39, Co-host)
  • Players’ ability to transfer for NIL money disrupts team dynamics and fan engagement.
  • Sophie agrees with everything said (37:37).

Viral Dog-Related Dating Scenario [37:44]

• Listener Sam: Girl at work only messages him via her dog’s Instagram, as if both were dogs.
• Immediate consensus: “No, this is not normal.” (39:09, Sophie)
• Advice: “Stop pretending you’re dogs on Instagram. Get her in person—not a dog park… if she starts sniffing you, maybe move on.” (39:24, Co-host / Sophie)
• “This is a huge red flag… you’re acting like you’re a dog!” (40:05, Sophie)

Friendship & Unrequited Love [41:05]

• Listener Socorro asks: How do you deal with a friend who wants more when you don’t feel the same?
• Both recommend honesty, avoiding mixed signals, and keeping communication clear.
  • “I just don’t want to ruin what we have. I love you to death but just don’t see you in that light.” (43:16, Sophie)
• Joking riff on how to “let someone down easy,” keeping the discussion light.

5. Viral Moments & Women’s League “Unrivaled” Tea

Caddying & Golf Social Media Mishap [22:10]

• Sophie recounts embarrassing herself on social media by spelling "fore" incorrectly.
• "I'm really good at drinking and driving the golf cart." (22:47, Sophie)
• Fun, light banter about non-golfers caddying at big events.

Six Flags, Travis Kelce, & Local Roller Coaster Lore [24:24]

• News about Six Flags closing and Travis Kelce investing to try to save it.
• Segues into reminiscing about Worlds of Fun, the “Mamba” roller coaster, and high school basketball section antics.

Hot Girl of the Week & Unrivaled League Draft [30:05]

• “Hot Girl of the Week” segment features WNBA “Unrivaled” off-season league rosters.
  • Co-host chooses the team "Breeze" (Paige, Cameron Brink); Sophie calls the "Hive" a sleeper, “because of K. Mitch… she’s a beast.” (31:03, Sophie)
  • “Is this 3v3? 9 weeks? That’s a long time…” (32:37, Co-host)
  • Unpacks conflicts of interest with WNBA execs participating; overall consensus is it’s cool and positive for players ("allowed to stay stateside and… first year went pretty smoothly" (33:15, Sophie))

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Could you imagine being a fucking Toronto fan there? …So many opportunities they couldn’t capitalize on.” (07:45, Co-host)
• “The NBA is weird to me right now.” (11:41, Sophie)
• “Dude, that’s weird.” (14:55, Sophie on Tom Brady cloning his dog)
• “This is why rich people do weird shit, because they have fuck you money…” (15:41, Sophie)
• “This is not normal. You’re acting like you’re a dog.” (39:09, Sophie re: viral dating query)
• “If you’re not feeling it, just say that. I just don’t want to ruin what we have.” (43:16, Sophie)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:00 | Sophie courtside at Pacers; hanging with Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée | | 05:47 | World Series Game 7 recap & heartbreak for Toronto fans | | 09:19 | NBA vs. MLB popularity; state of the NBA, old vs. new stars | | 14:55 | Tom Brady clones his dog - reactions & riffing | | 22:10 | Sophie’s caddying mishap & golf banter | | 24:24 | Six Flags closing, Travis Kelce’s investment, local roller coaster lore| | 30:05 | “Hot Girl of the Week,” Unrivaled League rosters, and WNBA tea | | 35:01 | Listener Q: NIL/college sports “purity” debate | | 37:44 | Listener Q: Weird viral dating over dog’s Instagram | | 41:05 | Listener Q: Handling a friend who wants more than friendship | | 43:16 | Honesty in relationships |

Style & Tone

The episode is energetic, irreverent, and conversational. Sophie and her co-host mix insightful sports commentary with personal anecdotes, quick-witted humor, and sharp cultural observations. Frequent tangents into pop culture and viral internet stories give the podcast a casual, accessible feel without sacrificing substance.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in candid, inside-sports talk—especially WNBA/NBA, baseball, and viral sports moments. The hosts blend sports analysis with real-life humor and audience interaction, covering both serious shifts in the landscape (like NIL/transfer portal issues and the evolving NBA) alongside offbeat, hilarious takes (pet cloning, roller coaster drama, viral Instagram dating).

Highlights include:

• Candid discussion on sports fandom heartbreak and changing league dynamics
• WNBA Unrivaled league “tea” and what off-season innovation means for players
• Hilarious riffing on celebrity excess, viral dating weirdness, and their own off-field gaffes
• Down-to-earth advice for listener dilemmas, leavened with humor and empathy

Memorable, lively, and full of personality: even non-sports fans will find entertainment in the dynamic rapport and unfiltered commentary.