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Sophie
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Sophie
But I'm just saying, when you're not getting what you want with, like, playing time and stuff like that, like, sometimes you just got to go through this in order to be the. Is that a bar? The scooter.
West
All right, guys, pardon me if I'm distracted for a little bit. I need our Atlanta Falcons to beat the Buffalo Bills, and they are up a touchdown with the ball.
Sophie
So, Fingers, do you need it because you have money on it or why do you need it?
West
No, I'm. This could be a whole podcast episode. I can't believe that I'm gonna get on a soapbox eight seconds into this episode. But I'm a football purist. I can't fucking stand people go to bars, watch games, talk about their fantasy teams and their bets. I'm rooting for the Falcons. I want the Bills to lose because it benefits the Chiefs in the afc. That's all I care about. I want the Chiefs to do well. Has nothing to do with money or fantasy and people who be like, oh, I hope the Chiefs win, but I have Trevor Lawrence on my fantasy team. You're a fucking dork. Don't do. That's fucking lame.
Sophie
I can't help.
West
You don't know ball or watch ball.
Sophie
You don't know ball. You don't watch ball. But I also can't help that you sound a little rat recipe.
West
It was way worse last week or, like, during the week. But yeah, I actually. Okay, we're gonna. I guess we can hop into this speech.
Sophie
Dude, it's. It's everywhere. West. Like, I think you killed it. I think you actually killed it.
West
Well, so both my parents were there, and my mom was. No. Even if I went up there and, like, said the ABCs and a bunch of cuss words, my mom would have been like, that was so amazing. I love you. You. Yeah, but my. But my dad was like. I could tell he, like, really approved of it. And he texted me before I got back to their table and was like, you crushed. So I felt good.
Sophie
It was.
West
But I was really nervous before.
Sophie
Why?
West
I don't know. It feels like a big deal. Like, it's just in front of, like, boosters, and I. I was seated at the table with the AD and the. And the president, so I was like, you know, it just feels like high stakes. And you don't do that every day.
Sophie
It is high stakes, but also, when you get to meet people, they're just people, right? Like, you're. You're more intimidated by the title, but, like, once you get to know them, it's like, oh, I belong here. And I think you killed it.
West
They're also the coolest people ever. And, like, our ad. Awesome. And our new pres. Seems like a great guy. He's new. We had the. We had the best president in the entire country for the longest time. She just retired. Shout out. What? Ed Cruzado. But once I started talking, it was so easy because it was just about, you know, like, the tie you have with the community and alumni and just kind of, you know, it's not that hard to talk about. But it was a new environment for me, like, public speaking, and it was probably the highest honor. This is like, real deal shit.
Sophie
And Wes. Yeah, it is a big deal because it really does show, like, when people pour into people what else they can do beyond sports and what else they like. Dude, I know everyone, yeah, everyone sees people as just the athlete, but there's so much more to people. And so when you get to come back and speak into these donors who are giving a lot of their time, a lot of their money, just a lot of stuff they don't have to do. It shows them that they're doing the right thing. Pouring into athletes.
West
That is quite literally what the prompt of my speech was. You just nailed the. The whole thing, so that was good. But it was. I think it was mostly serious, but I snuck some jokes in atlant. Like, I. I was really happy. And then. Then we went to the. Then we, you know, it was game day Saturday. A Little rainy. But I brought two of my friends, and they had an absolute blast. So it was really fun.
Sophie
Dude, you're. You should be proud, but you're. The fucking video of the dancers, and then you turn it to them, and they're just, like, staring at him.
West
How funny was that? That's. That one of those was Jesse.
Sophie
I know. I. I don't know the other guy, but I definitely. Jesse. And, like, it was literally the dancer's asses. And then you pull it to them, and there's like.
West
And I'm like, yeah. Drooling. Yeah. The. The other thing. The reason I'm wearing this letter jacket, kind of for symbolism. I. I don't know how long this story will take. Did you know I got robbed in Kansas City like, four years ago? No. Okay. I went to the Montana State. Montana game. We beat the shit out of them. Game day was there. Flew home to Kansas City. We parked at Power and Light, went inside to watch Chiefski. Came out, the whole parking lot, all the back windows fucking smashed, and I was like, oh, my. Like, the worst day you could ever, ever, like, have the car, bro. Your car broken into.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
I was traveling home for Thanksgiving, so it was my suitcase, backpack, like, everything I owned. I think I was laid off, like, four days before. It was, like, a craziest week of my life. But my letter jacket was in there. And I was so sad because that's, like, such a big thing, you know, you have to earn it. It kind of matters. And I didn't. I didn't get one for four years. And then after this speech, our ad was like, hey, just so you know, I, like, I. I grabbed an extra leather jacket, like, I've got to go back. And it was really nice, really cute. And so this is new. Oh, yeah.
Sophie
But.
West
So it was just. Just a great weekend. Yeah, a lovely weekend.
Sophie
Wait, that. That actually really cool, because when people are kind of at that level, but they pay attention to just, like, caring for people, that's what it's all about at the end of the day.
West
Yes.
Sophie
And that's what makes people really good at what they do, is when they actually just do the simple things and the good things of life.
West
The one thing that's craziest to me with college sports now, like, not to sound like a fucking old guy, but, like, the portal is insane. And I am just so happy to have one school that I am proud to have gone to for my whole career. And, like, there are ups and downs, obviously, but, like, I can go back and be a Part of that family now. And I wonder now with everyone who transfers to like three, four schools, I'm like, what do you, when you're like a party as like a 28 year old, like where do you tell people you even went to school? Who do you root for? Like, it's so bizarre.
Sophie
Can we also talk about though? Like, I think so. So many people, especially athletes are so. They want to be the star and they want everything so fast and if they don't get it they just think that they can run and go to something else. But like where do you really learn character? Like where do you learn how to like. Like we think sports is hard in college. That has, that's nothing compared to like when you're actually in the real life and you actually have real responsibilities. So like when you're just always running from it, where do these kids learn like good morals and good characteristics?
West
I think I learned so much from like I feel so much more. My cup is more full.
Sophie
Yes.
West
Having, having so like I peaked as a sophomore and in college I played the most as a sophomore than like wasn't. I don't know, I broke my leg. Whatever. Long story, but not blaming on injuries. I just, I. That's when I played the most.
Sophie
I didn't make it to the NFL because I broke my leg.
West
Guys. No, I would never say that. I would never say it for you but I was like not happy a lot of the time and thought about leaving. But like looking back, I'm so glad I just stuck it out at the school I started at because the what I'm giving back now, getting to do shit like this is so rewarding and so special and obviously you stay at the same school. Like it just.
Sophie
I don't think you also get to.
West
Build so hard now when people offer you money but X facts but you.
Sophie
Also get to build a. Changes everything and you also get to build lifelong relationships that like if you're constantly moving, like I just. And I'm not saying it's wrong because sometimes there are situations where people should be leaving because you want to better your experience. And sometimes the coaches are to never be coaches. It's just not the right fit for you.
West
Right.
Sophie
But I'm just saying when you're not getting what you want with like playing time and stuff like that, like sometimes you just got to go through the shit in order to be the shit. Is that a bar?
West
Yeah. But also the reason college sports are like this is the douche thing. I'll say. But like people always say like, oh, like, employers love hiring college athletes after they graduate. It's because we've been through hard shit and, like, made it out alive, you know? And so, yeah, every time something's tough, you transfer.
Sophie
I don't.
West
I don't know how you actually ever come to terms with, like, I can overcome obstacles or like, even if shit sucks now, like, I'll be better for it on the other side, you know? And I think that's what college sports taught me. I would imagine you. So.
Sophie
So you did all that? Did you get there Friday.
West
Thursday.
Sophie
Thursday. So Thursday, Friday. So did you still have time to watch the Chiefs game?
West
Yeah, I flew back the. Well, the Chief game last night. Yeah, I flew back yesterday, like, late morning. I got back just in time. And is it safe to say Chiefs are back in this bitch? As I'm watching, knock on wood, the Bills fucking maybe lose again.
Sophie
Dude, we look good. We did look good.
West
Great offense surging. Also, I will say, last night's Chiefs Lions game was a borderline, like, the most. The closest to a must win game that the Chiefs have played in, like, early to mid regular season in a long time. And they showed up, it looked great against a very, very, very good team. And they get Rashid Rice back next week.
Sophie
Do they?
West
Very tasty. Yeah. Oh, I didn't know that. For the first six games. Have you ever been suspended?
Sophie
No. Wow, I'm surprised too.
West
That's crazy. Wait, you didn't get suspended after you beat up that girl? After the Caitlin thing?
Sophie
Beat her up? I didn't beat her up, but grab her neck. Yeah. That's not beating up. I. No, I didn't. I just got. I just got.
West
I will also say I am starting to get a lot. Like, obviously when I meet people in the wild, a lot of people say, we love Summer House. I'm getting a lot of love the podcasts.
Sophie
Same. Oh, my God. Okay, so I was almost a little late doing this tonight because I was at a dinner with a bunch of people I used to work with, and they were all raving about our podcast. And everywhere I go, they're like, you guys have something special going on here. And I was like, yeah. And I was like, we don't even really know what the hell we're doing, and it's just gonna get better.
West
Yeah. Yeah.
Sophie
Isn't that crazy though? Like, when. When we're out, people are like, oh, my God, I love your podcast. Like, so many fans during the season when we started, that's like, all they talked about, so. Thanks, guys.
West
No, it's awesome. And I.
Sophie
That is.
West
Yeah. And I did. I did a post game or a sideline interview, and she was like, how's the. Like, one of the first questions was, how's the pomp?
Sophie
And I was like, oh, that is nice.
West
Sophie carries. No, there's a lot of. There's a lot of WNBA drama that I would have never expected to be involved in. And I'm just getting tagged in it and left and right on Twitter, but.
Sophie
Well, I can't wait till the new season to come out so then I can get caught up in the drama, because I'm all for that tea. Oh, God, I can't wait.
West
That actually is. I would love for you to, like, I don't know, say something controversial and then just have Bravo people just love.
Sophie
Oh, my God. I would love. I can't wait. When's it come out? November. You said November.
West
No, not till, like, February or March takes forever.
Sophie
Fuck, yeah.
West
Yeah.
Sophie
Okay, never mind.
West
It's a lot of. But if you think about. If you think about our show.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
Like, it's not like a lot of shows. It's where you film scenes. You just, like, show up, there's a couple cameras, then you go home. Ours is those fucking GoPros running in the house for three full straight days. And, like, all those microphones and I combing through that to make a show sounds awful. Exhausting.
Sophie
Well, I just feel like on reality TV shows, there's just so much, like, so many different routes you could go. Right. So it's like, it's totally based on the person cutting it up of, like, where they want to take it.
West
Yeah.
Sophie
Do you know them?
West
Yeah.
Sophie
Do you know that, like, the producers and the people who do that.
West
You don't know, like, everyone, but, like, at this point, I've met a lot of the people who, like, do posts and, like, when we do the confessionals and stuff, when they, like, interview us and it's like green screen stuff, that's people who are, like, doing the, like, creating the show behind the scenes and stuff.
Sophie
Okay, but can you kind of.
West
They're all, like. They're all lovely.
Sophie
Well, that's what I was gonna say. Can you, like, tell those people, like, what type of, like, character you kind of want to be or, like, what you're hoping to be, so.
West
No, no. Like, our show, again, is so unique because it's. It's not seen. Like, we're not showing up to, like, film a scene to get points done and then, like, go home. We show up with our Fucking suitcases and are, like, in this house for three days. And so if you were gonna try. Try to be produced or act or whatever, it would be exhausting. It would be impossible because, again, there's, like, there are cameras on us for three straight days and mics in every corner. So that. I think that's why show does well.
Sophie
I feel like if I knew that was going on, like, say. There's a kind of say here, like a hot guy. And there's a. There's a bar out here called Hot Chick. And you meet him there.
West
Like, are you in Indy or Phoenix?
Sophie
I'm in Phoenix right now.
West
Okay. Hot Chick.
Sophie
Yeah, it's called Hot Chick. That's fun. And he kind of knows the people, like, knows the vibe. And you like him. I think if I was on the show, I wouldn't. I wouldn't pursue or do anything because I knew, like, I. I just don't think I could, like, be what I. Or, like, say or do what I would want to do because I know that they're filming.
West
Yeah, but you also, like, have to get over it or you'll be. You would be, like, miserable and in your head for a full summer. So, like, it, like, similar to, like, ours aren't scenes like you are. You're just living in a house and in the backyard, and it's. It's way easier than you'd think to, like, just wait yourself.
Sophie
So when you're. When you're watching the shows come out, is it the first time you've seen them, too? So you're like, oh, God, what are they gonna choose from?
West
Yeah, but in the same vein, like, that part of. It's scary, but also there are so many funny moments that I fully forgot existed. And you're like, oh, that was so cute. Or, like, that was so fun, and that was so silly. So you get, like. The surprise aspect is scary, but it's also kind of fun.
Sophie
I like that.
West
As long as you're not, like, a fucking total maniac.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
But.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
Do you behave well when you're drunk?
Sophie
Do you feel like I'm a great time?
West
Yeah. Yeah. Then you should be good.
Sophie
Hey, speaking. This is totally off the topic of what we're talking about, but on the 27th, I'm going to be on Good Morning America, and I'll be up in New York. Whoa.
Listener Caller
For.
West
For what? 27th?
Sophie
It's a Monday.
West
Is that a Monday?
Sophie
Are you not going to be there?
West
Dude, I'm. The Chiefs are flying me out for a thing.
Sophie
Oh, God. You're so annoying.
West
Well, I can't spoil it, I can tell you. Not on the podcast. It's like a fun thing. It's a little, like a little cute thing, but I'm. And then I'll be at the game. But that's actually might be the busiest week of my life. That week.
Sophie
Of course. Of course. When I'm. When I'm in your city, you don't have time for me.
West
Well, how many days are you going to only be here?
Sophie
Monday, Sunday. Monday. But then I'm really trying to get back out there on November, in November sometime.
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West
What are you doing?
Sophie
For.
West
Sitting in the studio. And they're just like, what's it like?
Sophie
It's kind of a secret thing. It's kind of like. So I don't know.
West
Is it actually a secret or can you tell me?
Sophie
No, it's not. It is Arby's. It's with Arby's. And so we're going to talk about their new product. Yep. Stab it up, Arby's.
West
You guys dropped a commercial.
Sophie
I know.
West
Was it last week or this week?
Sophie
I think it was like two weeks ago.
West
Okay. What is it like something small you would relate to. Wait, that was a. Fuck off. That's good. That's the whole. That's the whole bit is like something small. I remember seeing the commercial. I was like, this is good.
Sophie
Yeah. So it's.
West
Who else was in that besides you?
Sophie
It was like, said Cedric the Entertainer. And then there was two other people that I'm totally blanking on.
West
Oh, those. The golf guy.
Sophie
Total blonde moment. But so, but on there, I'll be talking about Arby's, which is like the main gig. And then I'll also be talking about our podcast. I'll be talking about the wnba. I'll be talking about just life in general. So I have like a big segment.
West
Wait. Yeah, wait, I will you. I'll put it in my phone or I'll put Sophie on.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
Good morning America because I Want to watch?
Sophie
Yeah. It'll be fun. Really fun.
West
That's dope. That's really cool. Well, I guess I won't.
Sophie
It's okay.
West
Sorry.
Sophie
It's okay. Don't worry about it.
West
Did you end up. Did you. Did you end up watching any of the finals or. No, no, it was. It was a quick one. No.
Sophie
Wow. I. I know. The Aces won.
West
Sweet clean sweep.
Sophie
Yeah, a huge sweep. So my. My. Actually I'm not even going to be petty. I'm going to be good. But yeah, honestly, I think I heard it was like the most. The playoffs overall, I think was an increase of 6% from last year. So it was huge. Like, a lot more people were. Were tuned in, which is a huge, big deal for the W. I do know that the Aces ride from, like, losing so much and then winning like 16 or 17 in a row and then like overcoming so many obstacles and then winning, sweeping Phoenix is insane. That's insane.
West
It makes. That makes that makes you guys look even better.
Sophie
Well, I heard putting up a.
West
A dog fight.
Sophie
Yeah, I. I haven't really researched this, so I could be completely wrong on this, but I did hear that, like, our games were maybe I think viewed more than the finals game, like just our. Our series.
West
And that checks out.
Sophie
But I don't know. I. It's. I think it's fun. The W is as much as, like, there's so much drama and there's so much going on. It really has been a really cool year of like, so many people have been tuned in. The. The players who are playing their asses off and at the level they are is just a big deal and it's just a fun time to be a part of the W. Like, so many people are interested in it and it's.
West
Fun for sure, but also not even because of if. If we want to talk star power or whatever, but, like, that your series was way better than the finals also. So, like, yeah, it was a winner take all game five and they went to overtime. Like, it makes sense that. That series.
Sophie
Dude, thank you. I was talking about this with a couple people tonight, and it's like a couple calls going our way, we would be in. We would have been in the finals, which is insane to think about.
West
I agree.
Sophie
I.
West
But I agree.
Sophie
I think it's. It's cool. Like, the. The adversity that the Aces have overcome has. Has been pretty cool. But, like, I'm just a competitor and I'm just ready to win. And I think that, like, next year, I don't know what that even looks like? I don't. Those conversations haven't even been had because of the CBA is still kind of delayed and whatnot. And so but I just feel like if, if Indiana were to bring back their core, it would be a huge big deal.
West
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Sophie
Oh, I know. She was at the Austin Country Music Festival. What is it?
West
Yeah, so maybe she's just. Maybe. Yeah, maybe she wasn't on her phone. Acl.
Sophie
Acl.
West
Austin City Limits.
Sophie
Yes, that. Yeah.
West
Yeah, I know that because I follow her now.
Sophie
So she's awesome. You would really like. She, she's very much like our type of people. Loves the lake, loves country music, loves to just like, relax and have a good time.
West
Where'd she go to school?
Sophie
She went to Stanford with her twin sister.
West
Oh, oh, oh. We'll just double trouble.
Sophie
You know, Debbie Trubby, Lexi has a fiance, Will. He's awesome. And her sister has a great boyfriend. So. Sorry, bud.
West
It's all good.
Sophie
It's like you're looking for anything anyway.
Listener Caller
No.
West
No. Okay. You're right. I'm happy for her.
Sophie
Congrats, Lexi.
West
Wow.
Sophie
You have a fiance, Lexi.
West
That's really awesome. Will you be in the wedding?
Sophie
No, I don't think so. No or no? I would definitely not be.
West
You think. Do you think you'll get invited?
Sophie
I don't think so. I think I love Lex. Like, I really do like her. I wouldn't expect to be invited to the wedding, but I think that they would. They're going to have a beautiful wedding and they're just fun, fun people. But I don't. I didn't. That does not hurt my feelings at all. Like, I just met her.
West
That's good. No, yeah. But also then, like.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
What is she gonna invite? Yeah, yeah. Then you have to invite the whole team if you get invited.
Sophie
I think they're gonna do an.
West
That does get tricky, though.
Sophie
It does. But I, you know, I kind of think about. Okay, let's think about it. If we got engaged and we got married, would you invite all the summer house people?
West
Okay, so that's great. Question. The. I think everyone that I've done it with the whole time, I would like, from my first year to now.
Sophie
Well, it's going to be interesting to see who's still there now.
West
I agree. But I. Those are, like. I consider them all, like, very close friends at this point.
Sophie
You do, you know?
West
Yeah. Yeah.
Sophie
Oh, do you kind of feel like this show has brought you some lifelong friends that you have been missing?
West
Jesse's not. Not missing. I, I.
Sophie
Or not missing, but, like, that you can appreciate now, I guess.
West
I mean. Yeah. I just took Jesse to my college town for three days and, like, let him, like, go crazy like that was. Yeah, that's because we like each other, you know, But I'll also say that, like, because you. Same. Same. I mean, you'll, like, get this. But, like, you go through such a weird, unique experience with people. It kind of just bonds you.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
Because other people don't get it.
Sophie
So you can't relate. Yeah.
West
Have, like. You just have a weird attachment to these people because you only. You guys get it, you know?
Sophie
Yeah. Yeah.
West
So.
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West
It's cute.
Sophie
Wait, so did you. If you flew out on Thursday, did you still do your kickball game?
West
No, I missed it. All of Our guys. All of our guys were gone. All of our guys were, like. Half of our dudes were, like, out of town. But the report back I got was that we put up a good fight.
Sophie
Now I'm. Everyone gets a trophy.
West
We were missing a lot of people, and it sounded like we. We gave them. We gave them a little fight, you know, but there's always next week, which is two days away.
Sophie
I like your mic.
West
I think we have to win to make playoffs, which makes it scary.
Sophie
We have a big announcement to share. We are so excited.
West
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Sophie
We love Arby's, and we've got big plans in store for our f. Whoa.
West
What you got right there?
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Sophie
I know.
West
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Sophie
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West
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Sophie
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West
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Sophie
Your nugget just got steak twisted.
West
How's your knee?
Sophie
Oh, actually, I did some really tough rehab today, and it was really good. Really, really good. Actually. I've been. I've been. I'm just actually really motivated, and I think I'm at a really good spot in my life where, like, I'm just excited to just, like, pour into my body, pour into things that I enjoy, and I'm just so excited for this upcoming season because I just. I don't. I don't know where I'm going to be, and I just feel like in the w. Your. Your golden years, I would say, is anywhere from 28 to 34, so. But I'm a late bloomer, and so I'm starting to. Yeah. Yeah. So I'm starting to just, like, be more confident and just be a vet and do all that. And so at the end of the day, I'm just, like, really? I know this sounds, like, dumb, and I don't want to get too deep here, but, like, at the end of the day, I'm so blessed to get to dribble a damn basketball for a living, so why would I not embrace and just, like, pour into my body more than ever? And so I started a new diet today. Like, I'm locking in.
West
Oh, that's big for you. You started a new diet while we're fully sponsored by Arby's today.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
Which Is beautiful.
Sophie
Well, they might still be in my diet. I.
West
It's.
Sophie
I do.
West
Yeah. You had to work in the roast beef.
Sophie
I do the. I do the 8020 rule. Like, 80 of the time. Do good. 20 of the time. Just enjoy your life.
West
We had a Dietitian Tell us 8020 my freshman year, and I've never forgot it. He said you could either be 8020 every day, you could be 8020 during the week, or 8020 by the month. Just do 80 20.
Sophie
Like, literally, I think that is, like, because you want to eat good. And I just feel better when I take care of my body. Duh. But I also think, like, also enjoy life. Like, eat the dessert, Drink. Drink the wine.
West
Yeah, yeah. Try to be healthy. But, like, oh, my. If you have a. If you have ice cream, you're fine. The WNBA season is over, and you finished your first year on a new team.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
So, like, I guess looking back, now that you've been in two different places, like pros, cons, do you feel like the transition, like, wasn't that crazy? Is it just still playing basketball or is it. Was it, like, entirely different organizations?
Sophie
Yeah, I think. Great question. I think that there are so many. I'm someone who is just, like, I love to be where my two feet are at, and so I. And I love to see the positive in things. Like, I'm just that type of person, happy, go, lucky, go with the flow type of thing. But I will say, being in Phoenix, the city was absolutely amazing. And, like, the people that I met here, lifelong friends, and just like, the mountains, the sun, having warm weather, the restaurants, like, the. The city of Phoenix is hands down one of my favorite.
West
Nascar. Hell, yeah, nascar.
Sophie
I got asked to go drive in a nascar. Oh, West. Remember when we went.
West
That's why I said it.
Sophie
Oh, I'm so sorry. Well, they asked me recently to, like, go actually be in a nascar.
West
Yeah, you should do it.
Sophie
Yeah, that'd be fun. But this city just has so much to offer, and there's always something going on, and I love that. I really do love that.
West
Yeah.
Sophie
Indiana, I think the basketball piece and the way that the Midwest people in culture love their sports teams, hands down. Yes. You can't compare. You literally can't compare. And so I am just so, so lucky to be a part of two great organizations. And I have loved Indiana. I've loved the team that I was on, the people, the way that the fans treated us, not only in Indiana, but everywhere we went. It was amazing. And so I really have had a really Amazing experience on both teams. I'm lucky because a lot of people don't have that. A lot of people have really shitty situations. So I'm. I'm lucky, right?
West
That's beautiful. It is actually also not to take away from you. The Colts are ripping right now.
Sophie
I.
West
The Colts are ripping?
Sophie
Well, they kind of. I had the game on last night and I turned it on because I was at something that I came home and they were losing and I was like, what are we doing? What are we doing? Did you watch the game?
West
Are you talking about the Colts or the Chiefs? You said we, so I need to know.
Sophie
Colts.
West
Okay, well, be careful with we.
Sophie
All right. As. I'm all right, bud.
West
Cardinals are salty. They shook it away.
Sophie
Yeah, but I like, the Colts could not. They should not have even been close to the Cardinals. I feel like. Wait, can we talk about this? Because this is more your expertise. Like, are the Colts actually good or are they just not getting tested yet?
West
No, being. What are they 5 and 4 and 1. Being 4 and 1 in the NFL is not easy at all.
Sophie
No, I'm not taking away from that. I'm just saying, like, are. Have they played top tier teams that like, they test maybe their weaknesses?
West
The Internet, as you know, are so quick to like try to tear teams down who are like, doing well to be like, they're frauds. The teams they like, suck. If you're 4 and 1 in the NFL, you're good. You have like NFL wins are really hard. So like, we are not gonna, we're not gonna be those people who are like, they're. They're frauds. They suck. Like let's. On every team who wins. Who wins a game.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
No, so I'm saying that like, yes, I, I would imagine that there's a ceiling with Daniel Jones as their qb. But what is his story? Does not. Okay. Played quarterback at Duke.
Sophie
Oh.
West
Then drafted by the Giants. Not like, fine, but just, he might have won. And I think they won a playoff game in Minnesota maybe, but like, just not the guy really there.
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And the last, like, two or three years, the NFL has had so many quarterbacks that were, like, kind of thrown away by the. Their, like, original franchise or like, their second or third team, and then they just end up in a new city, on a new team, and for whatever reason, that quarterback, that team. Yeah, Baker, perfect example.
Sophie
Killing it.
West
And they just. It just works. Sam Darnold has done it now in Minnesota and Seattle. Like, there are just a lot of quarterbacks who like it Just kind of all the puzzle pieces fall together at the right time, and they let it absolutely rip. And so he's a guy right.
Sophie
Now, you saying that. I think that is so important that a lot of people do not understand that, like, everyone who gets drafted are really great athletes. Really great athletes. But I think when you're at this level, you have to be able to adjust fast. And the system that you're drafted in, in the situation you're drafted in, will, hands down, make or break your career. And a lot of people don't understand that, but I really don't think a lot of people understand that, like, if you're in the wrong system, it doesn't matter how good you are, you're not going to be successful on that team. You get what I'm saying?
West
Do you not think, though. Yes, I do think basketball allows individual players to take over, to propel a team more so than one good player on a football team does. Whereas, like, no matter where, like, I would a healthy Caitlin or like, a healthy LeBron, wherever they go, that team will probably be above.500.
Sophie
Yep.
West
But is that fair to say?
Sophie
Yes, but I think that the reason behind that is because those types of athletes, they get to come into an organization, they have the green light, and they can do whatever they want where that is very rare to get drafted and be able to control the whole system.
West
Right. Was Cece making decisions like.
Sophie
Yeah.
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West
Yeah.
Sophie
As she should. As she should. But I also think that, like, they.
West
Oh, that's crazy. I didn't real. I didn't realize that. I just. She's just young. I just didn't think that that.
Sophie
But. But when you have a generational talent like that, she should have a lot to say of the system. I also think when you have, like, when she got in with Kelsey Mitchell, like, those two, they. It is very interesting to see how that they have. It is interesting to see how they've grown to be teammates because both of them need the ball in their hands. But I think that they have played together enough that they both get that opportunity. And when they both can elevate each other, that team is unstoppable. You get what I'm saying?
West
And yeah, also, I guess you guys played at Iowa this year. Like, so what am I, I, I, I'm an idiot for not even thinking about. Yeah, but like, that's huge. I mean, yes, of course we do have a little special sponsor friend because all of our odds are brought to us by the good folks at Hard Rock Bet. And I wanted to give them a little POV into my brain for this week. The Chiefs are actually, The Chiefs are 12 point favorites against the Raiders on Sunday, which is going to be the first, like, kind of dud team that they, they're playing. But, but 12 is a lot of points, especially in the NFL. And I think they have two big games coming up after against the Commanders and then the Bills. I think Coach Reed's going to keep his cards close to his chest and this is going to be one of those Chiefs games where you're like, oh, my God, they're going to just make it interesting until the last play and then win by, you know, three on the final seconds. So I am going against the Chiefs this week. As far as the spread is concerned, I would take the Raiders here plus 12. The Chiefs will win like Chiefs Chiefs moneyline. But I just, it's more me trying to, you know, be realistic. You know, he's gonna be, he's gonna baby walk them in this game and give or she like a few targets and then really let them fly the next two weeks.
Sophie
So I like this, I like that, and I like that your, your ego is not so big that you can like, actually be honest about that.
West
Yeah, I'm not a freak. Some people are just football. Twitter is a dark place. And people, like, just are so arrogant.
Sophie
Twitter in general is a damn dark place. But yeah, true.
West
It's getting late and we should hop into my favorite segment.
Sophie
Let's do it. Come on.
West
Tell me something. Here we go.
Listener Caller
Hey, dudes. Love you dudes. Why after a series in the NBA, in the wnba, you guys don't form a line and shake it out with the other team like the NHL does. And those dudes are crushing each other. And you guys are crushing each other. I love your podcast. I'm from British Columbia, Howard Stern. And show me something of the two favorite dog walking listenings I have. Take care, pals.
West
So I can't say anything about the handshake line, but one shout out to British Columbia. And two, Howard Stern is one of the most famous radio voices in the history of the world, so to be put into that category is quite the compliment. So shout out to this brother.
Sophie
Yeah. So the question is for you, we're doing something right. And I don't think he's a brother. You should say dude, because he said, hey, dude. Love you, dude. So just saying.
West
Did he say dude a lot? Okay.
Sophie
Said dude a lot, which is fine. I don't know why we don't shake hands anymore. Like, that's. I think Covid kind of stopped all that, and then we just haven't. I think that we all kind of shake hands with people that we are friends with and whatnot. But that is, like, I haven't even thought about that. That is a very good.
West
It's probably because they know there's people like you in those lines, and if you have with someone, you're gonna throw them a bow.
Sophie
All right, well, then here's my thing to that. If you're going to talk shit, then back it up, then you have nothing to worry about.
West
Well, yeah, that's what I'm saying is you guys are trying to back it up in the handshake line.
Sophie
Well, that's what I'm saying. But a lot of those people who do that, they can't back it up. So I don't know. I. You know what I think? Shaking gay or shaking hands like it's cool and whatnot, but, like, no one means it.
West
Do you dap up, like, before tip off?
Sophie
Yeah, we. We all. We all shake hands before. Yes.
West
Okay.
Sophie
Yeah. So that's. That's different than most, I think.
West
I wonder if. Should I ask Chad GBT real quick before we move on, see if it knows?
Sophie
I think.
West
I think it had to do with.
Sophie
COVID It was like, a Covid thing. And then you stop.
West
Does the WNBA not shake hands? This just says it's not a part of the league's protocol.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
So it's like, not a thing, huh?
Sophie
Yeah. But I love that he listens to us. I love that he listens to us. And Howard Stern, on walking with, like, walking his dogs, like, that's actually kind of cute and special. That's fun.
West
So cute. I would like to know what kind of dog. Yeah.
Sophie
Wiener dog. All right, next.
Listener Caller 2
Hi, Sophie. Hi, West. Sophie, I just wanted to say you're my favorite player in the wnba, and I really hope that you're in a Fever jersey next year, but I wanted to ask you guys for some advice. Oh, my name's Liz, by the way, I'm 22 years old, about to graduate college, and right now I really want to move to a new city where I don't know anyone. But my family is not very supportive of that. So I was wondering if you guys had any advice into moving to a new city where you don't really know anyone. Thanks guys. Love the pod.
Sophie
Do it.
West
Okay. Can I take this one, Soph?
Sophie
Yes. Yes.
West
Anytime anyone ever asks me life advice, I'm like, I'm not really, like, I'm not a wizard. I don't know. But the one thing that I can suggest is moving away from home and like, and being uncomfortable. You will learn you can always go home. So many things can always go home. It is harder without your parents approval. I do think you're 22, so you can do what you want. I would. If you work a remote job, you should be okay. Maybe start there and then try to find stuff when you get there. But obviously if you can support yourself financially, you should do it. If you still like, obviously you're still in school, so it's. You probably get a little help, who knows? And that then you're gonna have to like have some conversations with mom and dad. But I can. From a non financial parent standpoint, it is truly the best thing you can do for yourself.
Listener Caller
Oh, whoa.
Sophie
Charles hitting the table because he believes in it so much. Okay, Liz. Yeah. I'm gonna back up west a hundred percent on this because I think that when you move away, you just learn so much about yourself. You learn so much about different cultures, different cities. You have a different way of thinking and you can truly learn different things about you that you wouldn't if you would just stay where you're at. And don't get me wrong, I am so proud and, and I love where I grew up and I miss home and when I go back, it fills my cup up. But I think the best thing that I could have done in order to get me to where I am today is I moved. Right. And it wasn't my, it wasn't. I got drafted out here. So like if I didn't get drafted, I don't know if I would have, but it is the biggest blessing that has ever happened. Living in Australia, living in France, living in different cities in the United States has just like grown the way my. I think morally, how I think about just in everyday life, like you just mature so much and you get to choose who you, who you are. And I just love that.
West
The, the one thing I'll Also say is, I didn't appreciate my home and everything I had growing up and what my home was until I left. Once I left home, I was like, oh, these things make me who I am, and these things are unique to me. And then that's when I really started to appreciate Missouri barbecue, my dad's farm, like, the chiefs, like, all those random things that all your friends care about now that, like, it doesn't make you feel unique when you leave. Then you'd be like, oh, these things are special. And this. This is who I am. And these things represent my friends from home. These things represent my family. These things represent, like, who I am. I. I could talk about this for a thousand hours, but it is so beneficial for you in so many ways, and I can't suggest it enough.
Sophie
I think that everyone. Not everyone, but, like, if you're feeling a fire inside of you to, like, go experience those types of things, listen to your gut. It is for a reason. It is for a purpose. And go. Because I promise you, you will be living your best life, and you will become your best self because you took that risk. And you can always go back home. You can always go back home. But while you're young and while you don't really have a lot of responsibilities, like, go. Just. Just trust me. Trust Wes, too. Yep. That was good, Liz. I like that.
West
That's good, Liz.
Sophie
Yep.
Listener Caller
Hey, Sophie. Hey, West. It's Steve from Houston. So, as you know, the new Taylor Swift Life of a Showgirl album dropped, and it kind of reminded me of the situation I had going. So me and my friend had a fallout last year. Big fallout. And long story short, I was basically living with her. But when we ended our friendship.
Sophie
I.
Listener Caller
Did not take my vinyls from her house. And it's been 10 months, and she still has them to this day. They're all my Taylor Swift finals. I've been trying to, you know, reach out and, you know, like, you know, try and, like, at least try and get them back, but I get no response. What do you guys think I should do? Should I keep bugging her, or should I just let them go now? Anyway, love you guys, and thanks for the advice. Bye.
West
If they're yours, they're yours. You can't keep them from you.
Sophie
Go get your, Steve.
West
Like, go. Yeah, go get your. We're not saying, like, call the cops, but, like, you're not. You're not bothering her. Yeah, she's keeping your stuff. Go get them.
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West
And vinyls are, like, cool.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
And those Are yours.
Sophie
Yes. And they just to have those think about in, like, 20, 30 years. Like, you're gonna regret if you don't go get them. And it's not like she bought them. It's not like you guys, go get your stuff at the end of the day. Go get it. It's yours. Who cares? Make her feel uncomfortable.
West
Yeah. Also, her ducking you, and you're just trying to get your things. You're not even, like, being weird or asking to get lunch or whatever. You're trying to get your shit.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
Tell her to show her this and be like, yo, give me my shit back. Actually, here's my advice to make. If you want to get it, be, like, super. Like, not give her the ability to, like, make excuses. Be like, I will, Venmo. You mail them to my fucking house. Like, these are mine.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
End of story. Boom.
Sophie
That's really. That one's a simple one. Like, we. We have your pullback. Steve, go get your stuff.
West
Let us know when you get them.
Sophie
Yeah.
West
Easy. Call back and that. That'll fucking do it.
Sophie
I got the hiccups from that final. I don't know.
West
Oh, whoa. Hiccups. Imagine if you come back next week and you sell the hiccups. All right, guys, we're gonna do it. Sophie has hiccups. She can't even keep recording anymore. See you guys next week.
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Sophie
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Episode: Show Me Something – Sophie Cunningham REACTS to Aces-Mercury WNBA Finals & West Wilson shares Summer House secrets
Date: October 15, 2025
This episode features a candid and lively discussion between WNBA star Sophie Cunningham and West Wilson, where they share personal stories, offer insights into sports, reality TV, and life transitions, and respond to listener calls. Sophie's reactions to the WNBA Finals, reflections on her own season, and thoughts on the league's growing popularity are paired with West's experiences from "Summer House" and recent involvement in college sports events. Together, they offer perspectives on perseverance, transitions, sports culture, and the behind-the-scenes realities of both professional athletics and reality television.
As usual, the episode is casual, unfiltered, and full of humor, camaraderie, and authenticity. Both hosts joke, tease, and support each other while being brutally honest, thoughtful, and approachable. Listener questions are treated with care, and both sports and life advice are delivered with relatability and heart.
This episode blends personal vulnerability (career challenges, moving cities, injuries) with inside perspectives on sports and TV, plus advice on life transitions—showcasing why the "Show Me Something" podcast continues to resonate with both sports and reality TV fans alike. The hosts' chemistry, real talk, and willingness to "show you something" about sports, entertainment, and life, make for an engaging and revealing listen.