Longtime friends Cari Champion and Jemele Hill debate the buzziest topics of the day in women’s sports, culture and beyond

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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.

WHEN + WHERE: The series will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard beginning Wednesday, January 28, with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-flagrant-and-funny-with-c-318328019

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About iHeart Women’s Sports
Founded in 2024 by iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, iHeart Women’s Sports has already made a significant impact in the women’s sports media landscape. In just one year, iHeart has raised women's sports coverage from less than one percent in 2024 to more than 34 percent in 2025, reaching 89 million monthly listeners across nearly 500 broadcast radio stations. As women’s sports viewership continues to rise, iHeartMedia has remained dedicated to ensuring fair representation in media, with 50 percent of all newly produced sports podcasts focusing on women's sports coverage. Since launch, iHeart Women’s Sports has achieved 99 percent positive sentiment across social media, released more than 4,100 weekly women’s sports radio reports and launched more than 15 podcasts. To find all of iHeart Women’s Sports coverage, visit iHeart Women's Sports Podcasts. All shows on the network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.