The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Episode: Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham REACTS to Michael Porter Jr.'s WNBA comments & West Wilson’s BravoCon Wipeout

Release Date: November 21, 2025
Hosts: Sophie Cunningham & Wes Wilson

Episode Overview

This episode of The Herd’s "Show Me Something" podcast, hosted by Sophie Cunningham and Wes Wilson, covers a lively range of sports and pop culture stories with comedic, personal, and heartfelt moments. The main focus lies on Sophie’s straight-shooting reaction to Michael Porter Jr.’s recent WNBA comments, Wes’s BravoCon misadventures, a heartwarming Hot Girl of the Week tribute, and listener Q&A. Throughout, the podcast’s trademark candid banter and grounded sports insight shine.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Big Announcement: Kansas City Meet & Greet

• Sophie and Wes reveal they're hosting a fan event in Kansas City at "No Other Pub," sponsored by Arby's, the first weekend of December (December 6), during a huge sports weekend featuring Mizzou vs. KU basketball and Chiefs vs. Texans football.
  [04:43–06:31]
  • "We're coming home to Kansas City, Missouri for a little party." — Wes
  • "The amount of people who are like… how can we RSVP?" — Sophie
  • "All of our friends and family are going to be there… great weekend for all types of football… it's going to be so fun." — Sophie

2. BravoCon Wipeout: Wes’s Viral Moment in Las Vegas

• Wes recounts a wild Vegas night at BravoCon: he and his friend Jesse infamously wiped out in a club while leaving, which was caught on video and circulated online.
  [07:58–09:51]
  • "We just smoked a pole… I went home and iced my balls, dude." — Wes (08:18)
  • "He just kept going, didn't even look if you were good!" — Sophie
  • Their take: Sometimes you labor to look cool, but public failures are funnier and more relatable.

3. Hot Girl of the Week: Heartfelt Tribute & Bravo Awards

Sophie’s Pick: The Sisters Behind Champs Bar (Lake Geneva, WI)

• Sophie spotlights two sisters running Champs Bar, a women’s basketball-loving family who memorialized their late father with a jersey from Sophie.
  [10:20–14:01]
  • "Their story is just super cute… he wanted my jersey up there, like next to him. Isn't that so nice? …I wrote a little note… and like, oh, that's really cute." — Sophie (12:31)
  • Group reflects on women in sports, community building, and future visits to Lake Geneva.

Wes’s Pick: Dorit Kemsley at the Bravo Awards

• Wes picks Real Housewives’ Dorit Kemsley for lighting a cigarette on stage while accepting "Best Use of a Prop."
  • "She pulled out a f-----g cig, lit it on stage… it was the most badass s--- I've ever seen." — Wes (15:01)
  • “It was an honor to share a stage with you. Dream. Wow.” — Sophie

4. Michael Porter Jr.’s WNBA Comments — Sophie Reacts

[22:50–31:14]

Background

• Michael Porter Jr. (MPJ), NBA player from Sophie and Wes’s hometown, claimed in a resurfaced quote that he could beat WNBA players in eighth grade, sparking debate online.
• Nets organization reportedly suggested MPJ “stop talking out loud” about this.

Hosts’ Analysis

• Wes summarizes: "He basically was trying to say no one should compare NBA and WNBA players… he could beat you guys in basketball… in eighth grade."

• Sophie’s take:

  • Acknowledges physical differences at the elite level: “If you’re a professional… yeah, you should be able to beat the girls. That is not—I just don’t get why it gets brought up.”
  • Dismisses drama: “Any NBA star or player could beat a female in high school.” (24:17)
  • On lack of context: “People are kind of going in on him because it doesn’t… make so much sense.”

• Both agree:

  • Skill and teamwork in women’s high school/college teams is elite, but male pros (even young ones) have clear physical advantage.

• Sophie: "Men are just stronger, bigger, athletic…if you put them up against females… well yeah, they’re gonna win. Duh." (26:46)

• Wes probes: “Do you think there are any WNBA players who would say, ‘We could beat any high school team of boys?’"

• Sophie: "Oh, no. If you put best of WNBA against elite high school guys…I just don’t think that’s a fair matchup." (27:19)

• Hosts reflect on high school dominance: Sophie’s Rock Bridge team’s undefeated streak, traveling for games because “people did not want to come play us.” (29:42)

5. Sports Rivalry: Montana State vs. Montana (The Brawl of the Wild)

• Wes passionately previews the 124th meeting of Montana State vs. Montana, a heated college football rivalry.
  • "It’s the only game I get nervous all week for… we play for this big ass trophy that’s 500 pounds." — Wes (32:12–33:52)
  • Shares a rookie mistake: Traveling with a jersey missing his name, leading to hilarious heckling. (34:26–35:44)

6. Listener Q&A: Advice for Student-Athletes and Navigating In-Laws

[43:26–49:48]

Advice for Freshman College Athletes

• Wes: "Be present where you are… having good relationships with your teammates, coaches, and appreciating the school… makes your athletic experience so much better." (44:23–45:51)
• Sophie: "It’s about stacking the days… you have to embrace and love the journey. Even getting 1% better every single day… Sometimes you’re gonna have a shitty day… but enjoy it, embrace it." (46:05)

Handling Difficult In-Laws

• Both admit little direct experience.
• Wes: "Be as open with your wife as possible about it… she’ll be honest with you about her family."
• Sophie: "Have a clean slate… hopefully you can find one person on her side to be your doorway… Just be friendly, try to pursue some peace and then kind of go do your own thing." (49:10)

7. Chiefs’ Do-or-Die Game — “Anytime TD” Picks

• Wes picks Patrick Mahomes to rush for a touchdown: "If they get in the red zone, he’s going to sacrifice his body… go get you some."
• Sophie picks Xavier Worthy to break a scoreless streak: "Target him early… let’s get him one. He needs to get going." (50:20–51:34)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "We just smoked a pole… I went home and iced my balls, dude." — Wes (08:18)
• "Hot girl of the week… is actually Jess in the Champs Bar on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin." — Sophie (11:02)
• "She pulled out a f**g cig, lit it on stage… it was the most badass s* I’ve ever seen." — Wes (15:01)
• "If you put them up against females… well yeah, they’re gonna win. Duh." — Sophie (26:46)
• "Go Cats, the Grizz!" — Wes (33:55)
• "Stacking the days… get 1% better every single day… love your teammates, get to know people." — Sophie (46:05)
• "Be friendly, try to pursue some peace… just kind of go do your own thing." — Sophie (49:10)
• "Any NBA star or player could be a female in high school." — Sophie (24:17)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Kansas City Party Announcement: 04:43–06:31
• BravoCon Wipeout Story: 07:58–09:51
• Hot Girl of the Week (Champs Bar): 10:20–14:01
• Hot Girl of the Week (Bravo Awards): 14:05–16:09
• Michael Porter Jr. & WNBA: 22:50–31:14
• Montana Rivalry/Brawl of the Wild: 32:12–35:44
• Listener Q&A (Athlete Advice/Family): 43:26–49:48
• Chiefs Predictions: 50:05–51:38

Tone & Language

The hosts maintain a casual, irreverent, and open tone packed with inside jokes, good-natured cussing, and sports-insider authenticity ("That's so country of us to both know that," "Well, yeah, they're gonna win. Duh."). Personal stories and raw opinions dominate, mixed with a clear camaraderie.

Conclusion

This episode continues the Show Me Something tradition of delivering on-topic sports takes, genuine camaraderie, and unfiltered reactions. Sophie’s take on the perennial NBA-vs-WNBA debate, Wes’s chaotic BravoCon recap, and heartfelt Hot Girl of the Week segments showcase the show’s range—equal parts sports, culture, comedy, and genuine advice.