



Happy 100 from Mandy and Grim Reaperess
Happy 100! Cari and Jemele celebrate their 100th episode and revisit their favorite moments: Can you say mayonnaise mayonnaise? Tech fails, live shows, and fan appreciation. Cari and Jemele share their top-5 TV shows. The conversation takes a l turn with a look at the Cornell 7, rape culture, and …

The Detroit Effect: Diarra Kilpatrick talks wild ideas, season three and AI
This just in… Cari has a clogged garbage disposal, and Jemele is pretty sure garbage disposals are a scam. There’s talk of toad in the hole and beans on toast, and that’s all before Cari and Jemele get to the interview with Diarra Kilpatrick, the multi-hyphenate who created Diarrafrom Detroit. The …

Commissioner Candidates and League Longevity with T Spoon
Dear Hiring Committee, here’s what Cari and Jemele would like to see in the next WNBA Commissioner. The WNBA season has officially come to a close. All eyes are on the commissioner search and on who will lead the next era of growth. Even Steph Curry has something to say: keep the focus on basketbal…

Misandrists in the House
Cari and Jemele catch up on recent adventures in London and New York. They celebrate the unveiling of the Lisa Leslie statue and honor her legacy. The conversation quickly shifts to the current WNBA MVP race, with Cari and Jemele sharing their frontrunners and debating who truly deserves the honor.…

Tina Charles talks Retirement, the WNBA’s New Era and 78 Brewing
WNBA and UConn legend Tina Charles drops by to catch up with Cari and Jemele. They talk about retirement and entrepreneurship, including her beer brand 78 Brewing. Tina reflects on how the league has improved and urges WNBA growth to unite rather than divide. Tina shares her MVP pick and which team…

Mayor Karen Bass talks re-election campaign, fire response and LA’s bright future
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins Cari and Jemele to discuss her re-election campaign, highlighting her work on housing and homelessness. She addresses the electorate's dissatisfaction over the Palisades fires. In the first run-off election in the city since 2005, Bass is facing a tough fight with…

The Wiggins Sisters
Cari and Jemele connect while on the move: London, New York, the show’s gone international! They kick things off by talking about Jasmine Crockett and Chris Brown. Then, does Arch Manning deserve some grace? The discussion shifts to Holly Rowe and Arch Manning. Cari and Jemele unpack his reaction t…

Tales From a Plant Lady
Jemele recaps her interview with Colin Kaepernick as he launches his new book tour, diving into his decision to protest, his “nuanced” family dynamics, and ongoing quest for justice. Congrats to Team USA as they secure their 5th straight FIBA Basketball! The women had an impressive run. Plus, Jemel…

Laughing My Blonde Hair Off
I love the Lord, but I cuss a little. Jemele’s new blonde hair sparks controversy and a broader conversation about hair politics among Black women. Cari and Jemele discuss the FIBA World Cup, Becky Hammon’s defense of A’ja Wilson, and the tired narratives about rivalries with Caitlin Clark. They ce…

Nneka Ogwumike: At “peace” with retirement, new hobbies and more
Nneka Ogwumike announced last month that this would be her last season in the W. She joins Jemele and Cari to reflect on her decision to step away from basketball and why she’s at “peace” with the timing. She discusses her achievements on and off the court. Remember, she helped negotiate the trans…