Naked Sports with Cari Champion

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  • Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese caused a media frenzy after their infamous “you can’t see me” exchange in the 2023 NCAA championship game. There was a fierce debate over their perceived rivalry and it only intensified once they became the hottest prospects in the WNBA's rookie class.

    The media’s fixation on their so-called rivalry has been fueled by the same gender and racial bias that has haunted women’s sports for generations. And now that Clark and Reese have brought thousands of new fans to the sport, is it safe to say that this storyline is what the WNBA needed? Or has it invited toxicity into a space that has always prided itself on its inclusivity and sisterhood?

    In this groundbreaking series, Cari Champion searches for answers from those who know Clark and Reese best – from the coaches who helped shape their game, to the players and journalists who have witnessed their meteoric rise first-hand. Champion traces the incredible parallel paths of not just these two historic talents but the WNBA itself, and sets the stage for the collision course that has brought us to this very moment. The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese is not just about two of the brightest flames the sport has ever seen, but it also asks an essential question – in a time of such divisiveness, is it possible to let greatness unite us?

    Connect: @CARICHAMPION
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Episodes
  • For the Love of Basketball

    For the Love of Basketball
    Oct 14 2024

    On the season finale of The Making of a Rivalry, Cari interviews Gina Prince - Bythewood, director and screenwriter whose resume includes: The Old Guard, The Woman King and Love and Basketball - a film that centers a Black athlete with dreams of being the first woman to play in the NBA.

    Trista Krick, also joins the conversation to discuss what the future holds for the league and the rising stars who are coming.

    WNBA players featured at the end of the episode:

    • Angel Reese
    • Odyssey Sims
    • Dearica Hamby
    • Lindsay Allen
    • Brianna Turner

    Connect: @CariChampion @NakedwithCariChampion

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    38 mins
  • The Taylor Swift Effect

    The Taylor Swift Effect
    Oct 7 2024

    In this episode, Cari delves into the dynamics of rivalries in sports and music, with a particular focus on the perceived rivalries between female athletes, such as Caitlin Clark versus Angel Reese, and likens them to those between artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.

    If we're being honest, there’s a societal compulsion to compare women, pitting them against each other as though the real competition lies in the comparison itself rather than the sport. The ongoing narrative of placing women in opposition has proven to be a profitable story, one that has fueled various industries throughout history.

    We also examine the responsibilities these women carry as public figures and emphasize the vital role authenticity plays in how they represent themselves.

    Cari Champion interviews Suzy Exposito, an independent journalist based in Los Angeles, and Justin Tinsley, a senior reporter with ESPN's Andscape.

    Connect: @CariChampion @NakedwithCariChampion

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    36 mins
  • The BIG Game with a LITTLE Trash Talk. LSU vs IOWA

    The BIG Game with a LITTLE Trash Talk. LSU vs IOWA
    Sep 30 2024

    In this episode, Cari takes listeners back to the 2023 Women's National Championship game between LSU and Iowa — a game that made history and gave rise to one of the most significant moments in sports. We'll delve into its cultural impact, the media's portrayal of the players, and the ongoing conversations around race and gender in sports. The game shattered records and may have shown that every great player needs a foil.

    Cari Champion interviews Jemele Hill, FlauJae Johnson. Chiney Ogwumike, Sabreena Merchant, Ryan Ruocco, and Terrika Foster-Brasby

    Other voices include Kev on Stage, Djonai Carrington, Alyssa Thomas, and more...

    Connect: @CariChampion @NakedwithCariChampion

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    36 mins

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