Podcast Summary: "Show Me Something" - Sophie Cunningham & West Wilson React to NFL's Reality TV Broadcast, "Summer House" Trailer & More!

Podcast: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Date: December 11, 2025
Guests: Sophie Cunningham, West Wilson, Kevin (pop culture segment)

Episode Overview

This episode is a lively blend of sports commentary, reality TV reflection, and cultural banter. Sophie Cunningham and West Wilson unpack West’s unique experience as a sideline reporter on Peacock’s reality-driven NFL broadcast, share behind-the-scenes moments from West’s “Guys Getaway” and “Show Me Something” homecoming party, and react in real time to the newest “Summer House” trailer. The duo also dishes on authenticity in media (and memes), body image in sports, women’s empowerment, and top trending pop culture headlines.

Key Discussions & Insights

1. Catching Up: Weekend Recap

• Kansas City & Miami Escapades (06:00–09:00)
  • Sophie and West describe their whirlwind weekend: flag football, a homecoming party, and group outings. West recounts the annual “Guys Getaway” and the competitive “Bows Bowl” flag football game—highlighted by friends’ outlandish costumes.
    • “My team was down three touchdowns and came back and won. Game winning touchdown by Ross.” (07:34, West)
    • “He wore a skeleton onesie that had a 10-inch dick attached to it.” (07:58, West)
  • They gush about the Kansas City Arby’s staff joining their party, noting the “sweet and wholesome” vibe.

2. West’s NFL Sideline Reporting Debut

• NFL Reality Hot Seat on Peacock/Manning-Cast Style Broadcast (09:01–11:33)
  • West details his sideline reporting gig with Peacock’s alternate NFL broadcast—a reality TV twist on game coverage.
    • “I did a Donna Kelce interview, which I'll talk about her later... I've never done sideline reporting as far as actually on a broadcast.” (09:19, West)
    • He explains the unique challenges: earpiece confusion, stadium noise, staying focused amid live chaos.
    • Sophie empathizes, noting studio vs. field differences and the improv demands of live sports TV.

3. ‘Summer House’ Trailer Reaction

• Live Commentary, Party Planning, & On-Screen Drama (13:15–20:00)
  • The “Summer House” trailer premiered during the NFL broadcast. West, who missed it live, seeks Sophie’s take.
    • “Trailers... people say it's the best Summer House trailer they've ever seen.” (13:37, West)
    • “Were you able to watch the trailer after the game?” (15:14, Sophie)
  • They break down key moments:
    • Major fight at the end piques curiosity (15:26)
    • Party decorations/themes—cast members plan and execute every event.
      • “We'll come up with a party theme and then put it together…” (16:05, West)
    • Rumors, drama, and the “old people party” (16:20–16:34)
    • Relationship drama: Sophie calls out questionable choices by castmates (“spent the night at a fan's apartment”—16:34–17:33)
  • West clarifies misconceptions about production, emphasizing how much happens off-camera.
    • “So much happens that you're not around for... we are learning [what happened] in real time.” (21:17, West)

4. Reality TV vs. Sports: The Weekly Discussion Drop

• Binge vs. Weekly Episodes (25:59–27:39)
  • West and Sophie debate the merits of streaming all episodes vs. weekly broadcasts, likening the discussion and anticipation around TV drops to post-game sports conversations.
    • “When you drop Game of Thrones every Monday night... everyone is talking about the exact same thing that happened.” (26:21, West)
    • “I do think when you have, like, anticipation and dialogue behind it, that's why Bravo shows crush so much.” (27:03, West)
    • Sophie prefers binging due to her non-stop travel.

5. Hot Girl of the Week Segment (30:57–37:35)

• Sponsored by Arby’s
  • West chooses Donna Kelce:
    • “Mine is Donna Kelce. It was my first sideline interview… and she was so lovely… sweetest lady ever.” (31:10, West)
    • Praises her authenticity—on and off camera.
  • Sophie picks ‘Strong Girls’:
    • Shares an emotional reflection on body image struggles and encouragement for athletic, confident, non-conforming young women.
      • “My hot girl of the week are all the young girls and women that are strong... be original.” (33:40, Sophie)
    • West relates with his own offbeat body-image DM: “Thank you for being an example for all the big guys out there.” (35:22, West)

6. Pop Culture Roundup with Kevin (42:02–53:37)

• Latvia’s Male Shortage & Gender Roles (42:09–45:37)
  • Kevin brings a bizarre headline: women in Latvia hiring men via a “TaskRabbit”–style app for chores due to a man shortage.
    • Sophie jokes about feminist extremes and the pros/cons of traditional “blue” (male) and “pink” (female) jobs.
    • They discuss cultural history (WWII workforce shifts) and evolving gender norms.
• Google’s Top 10 Most Searched Athletes (47:10–50:09)
  • Sophie is #7 and the only female on the list—she plays it cool, West points out the novelty/value.
• Game of Thrones Spinoff Hype (50:12–52:41)
  • Kevin reveals a new GOT spinoff is coming in January.
    • Sophie is all-in: “Dude, locked the fuck in.” (50:26, Sophie)
    • West never got into it despite peer pressure; Sophie campaigns for him to binge-watch.
    • They joke about “House of the Dragon,” favorite characters, and the unbeatable standard of the original series.

7. Additional Highlights & Memorable Quotes

• West’s Meme Moments (02:48, 29:03)
  • “The one screenshot of me getting memed is me, like, with my fucking balls out again.” (02:48, also reprised at 29:03, West)
• Body Positivity Banter
  • “You are comfortable with your butt cheeks out, though. Cheeky. Oh, my pancakes.” (37:19–37:23, West & Sophie)
• Fan Interaction & Social Media
  • Sophie reflects on supportive DMs regarding confidence, while West finds joy in being a “big guy” role model, even unintentionally.

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Flag Football & Party Recap | 06:00–08:36 | | NFL Sideline Reporting Experience | 09:01–11:46 | | Summer House Trailer Discussion | 13:15–22:10 | | Binge Watching vs. Weekly Dropping | 25:59–27:39 | | Body Image & Hot Girl of the Week | 30:57–37:35 | | Latvia Gender Roles Headline | 42:09–45:37 | | Google Top Searched Athletes | 47:10–50:09 | | Game of Thrones Spinoff Reaction | 50:12–52:41 |

Notable Quotes

• On Sideline Reporting:
  “You just never really think about the sideline reporters are kind of raw dogging their whole thing... they're not in studio with anyone else.”
  — West, 10:10

• On Relationship Drama (Summer House):
  “How can you have intimacy with someone who's out till 4am when that's the biggest issue she's had?”
  — Sophie, 17:16

• On Weekly TV Viewings:
  “The one thing that Netflix doesn't get that, like, HBO does is the community aspect. If Netflix drops a show, we are not on the same page at all.”
  — West, 26:21

• On Donna Kelce:
  “She was so great… probably so tired of doing interviews and talking about the Chiefs, but she was so great, so I wanted to give her my Hot Girl of the Week.”
  — West, 32:00

• On Body Image Empowerment:
  “My hot girl of the week... all the young girls… strong, athletic… maybe not your Victoria’s Secret Runway string bean. Stay confident and keep being you.”
  — Sophie, 33:40

• On Being Memed:
  “The one screenshot of me getting memed is me, like, with my balls out again. My crotch has been the focal point of so many memeable things.”
  — West, 29:03

Tone & Style

Conversational, energetic, irreverent—Sophie and West share their world with humor, transparency, and a dash of chaos. Listeners are welcomed as friends, with candid discussions spanning sports, reality TV, body image, and modern life.

For Listeners

If you missed this episode, expect fun anecdotes from both TV and sports worlds, sincere reflections on confidence and authenticity, playful banter, and quick dips into current pop culture—all with Sophie and West’s signature chemistry and wit.