Both joke about their former career life at ESPN in the trailer below.
Hill comments in the first episode, “We’ve done this once or twice before, we have, but I’m excited to do it with you now. I am very excited to do it and maybe Care and maybe maybe this time last last.”
It’s worth a listen…
Longtime friends Cari Champion and Jemele Hill debate the buzziest topics of the day in women’s sports, culture and beyond
WHAT: iHeartMedia’s iHeart Women’s Sports, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports, today announced “Flagrant and Funny,” a new original sports podcast hosted by Cari Champion and Jemele Hill. Champion and Hill, broadcasting powerhouses and best friends, will explore the buzziest topics in women’s sports, culture, and more. No topic is off-limits, from the latest coaching controversies—which outgoing coach speaks like he has a mouth full of marbles—to engaging debates and laugh-out-loud moments—like Hill’s Top 5 lists that will keep you coming back. Listen every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a mix of sharp insights, lively discussions, and plenty of laughs. Whether listeners love sports or just enjoy great conversations, “Flagrant and Funny” is the podcast for them. Who’s flagrant and who’s funny? Tune in to find out!
WHO: Cari Champion is a distinguished broadcast journalist and television personality who has significantly impacted and advanced the sports media industry for women today. As the host of her eponymous show, “The Cari Champion Show,” which aired on Amazon, she has engaged audiences with an unfiltered portrayal of sports. Champion recently hosted CNN’s New Year’s celebration and is frequently seen as a regular contributor to the network. Champion is dedicated to mentoring and advocating for women of color in sports television and broadcasting. Through her foundation, Brown Girls Dream, she empowers the next generation of media professionals.
Jemele Hill is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, Webby Award-winning podcast host, author and co‑founder of Lodge Freeway Media. Hill began her career at the Raleigh News & Observer and later held prominent roles at ESPN, including national columnist, SportsCenter anchor, and co‑host of “His & Hers.” Her 2022 memoir, “UPHILL: A Memoir,” chronicles her life and career, and she was named Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists in 2018. A Detroit native, Hill graduated from Michigan State University in 1997 with a degree in journalism and married Ian Wallace in 2019.