iHeartMedia continues to expand its investment in women’s sports storytelling with the launch of a new podcast anchored by two of the most recognizable voices in sports media. Through its iHeartMedia Women’s Sports platform, the company announced Flagrant and Funny, a new original podcast hosted by longtime friends and broadcast veterans Cari Champion and Jemele Hill.
The series is the latest addition to iHeartMedia’s Women’s Sports, the first audio platform dedicated exclusively to women’s athletics and culture. By pairing Champion and Hill, iHeartMedia is betting on chemistry, credibility, and conversations beyond box scores and highlights
Flagrant and Funny is designed to sit at the intersection of sports, culture, and commentary. It offers candid discussions that blend sharp analysis with humor. Champion and Hill address trending stories across women’s sports. They weigh in on controversial moments. The hosts also share personal observations that feel more like a living-room conversation than a studio monologue.
While the tone is playful, iHeartMedia stated the substance remains rooted in experience earned through decades inside major media institutions.
Champion enters the project with a resume that spans hosting, reporting, and advocacy. After rising through the ranks at ESPN, she carved out a distinctive voice through projects like The Cari Champion Show on Amazon. She has also made high-profile appearances on CNN, including the network’s recent New Year’s Eve coverage. Beyond the microphone, Champion has emphasized mentorship and representation. Through her Brown Girls Dream foundation, she supports women of color pursuing careers in media.
Hill brings a similarly expansive background, shaped by years of reporting and commentary at ESPN. She served as a SportsCenter anchor, national columnist, and co-host of His & Hers. An Emmy Award winner and co-founder of Lodge Freeway Media, Hill has also built a strong presence in podcasting and publishing. Her 2022 memoir, UPHILL, added another layer to a career defined by candid storytelling and cultural insight.
In 2018, the National Association of Black Journalists named her Journalist of the Year, recognizing her influence both within and beyond sports.
According to iHeartMedia, the podcast aims to welcome listeners who may not identify as traditional sports fans. It targets audiences who still value informed and entertaining conversation. That approach aligns with the broader mission of iHeart Women’s Sports. The platform seeks to grow audiences by rethinking how women’s sports stories are told and who tells them.
Flagrant and Funny debuts Wednesday, January 28, and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. New episodes will be released three times per week, airing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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