Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham REACTS to Aces-Mercury WNBA Finals & West Wilson shares Summer House secrets

Episode Date: October 15, 2025

Sophie Cunningham and West Wilson are back with a loaded episode full of wild stories, hot takes, and real talk. West kicks things off recapping his visit to Montana State to speak at his alma matter and then the two dive into how NIL deals are changing athlete’s work ethics. The crew also reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs being back, A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces’ WNBA Finals sweep over the Phoenix Mercury, and why handshakes are disappearing post-game. Sophie talks about her upcoming ‘Good Morning America’ appearance, why she couldn’t do ‘Summer House,’ and how she’s ramping up rehab. All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet 00:00 - Start1:30 - West speech at Montana State6:00  - NIL deals affecting work ethic 9:30 - Kansas City Chiefs are back! 11:30 - Fans showing podcast love! 12:30 - You know Summer House producers? 14:00 - Sophie could not Summer House 17:00 - Sophie on Good Morning America 18:30 - Aces sweep WNBA Finals ]]]]21:00 - Hard rock ad read 22:00 - Lexi didn’t follow West’s Instagram 24:50 - Close Summer House friendships 25:30 - West missed kickball game26:00 - BIG ARBY’S ANNOUNCEMENT OFFICIAL SPONSOR  27:00 - Sophie ramped up rehab today 27:30 - Getting into your PRIME years 28:00 - Looking back on WNBA career 30:20 - Sophie big ups Indiana Fans 31:30 - Indianapolis Colts are rolling 33:00 - Daniel Jones career resurgence 34:00 - System & situation dictate careers35:00 - CC making decisions on system 36:30 - West’s Hard Rock NFL Picks39:00 - Missouri fans at Montana State 40:30 - WNBA Players don’t shake hands43:00 - Pro vs Cons new city 47:00 - Getting stuff back from ex #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joy 101 with Hoda Kotby is presented by CVS. But I'm just saying when you're not getting what you want with like playing time and stuff like that, like sometimes you just got to go through the shit in order to be the shit. Is that a bar? Let's get it. Pardon me if I'm distracted for a little bit. I need our Atlanta Falcons to beat the Buffalo Bills. And they are up a touchdown with the ball.

So fingers. Do you need it because you have money on it? Or why do you need it? No. I'm a, this could be a whole podcast episode. I can't believe that I'm going to get on a soapbox eight seconds into this episode. But I'm a football purist.

I can't fucking stand. People go to bars, watch games, talking about their fantasy teams and their bets. I'm rooting for the Falcons. I want the bills to lose because it benefits. It's the chiefs and the AFC. That's all I care about. I want the chiefs to do well.

Has nothing to do with money or fantasy. And people who will be like, oh, I hope the chiefs win, but I have Trevor Lawrence and my fantasy team. You're a fucking dork. Don't do that's fucking lame. I can't help. You don't know ball or watch ball. You don't know ball.

You don't watch ball. But I also can't help that you sound a little raspy. It was way worse last week or like during the week. But yeah, I actually, okay, we're gonna, Well, I guess we can hop into this speech. Dude, it's everywhere, West. Like, I think you killed it. I think you actually killed it.

Well, so both my parents were there and my mom was no, even if I went up there and like said the ABCs and a bunch of cuss words, my mom would have been like, that was so amazing. I love you. Yeah, but my dad was like, I could tell he like really approved of it. And he texted me before I got back to their table and was like, you crushed. So I felt good. But I was really nervous before.

Why? I don't know. It feels like a big deal. It's just in front of like boosters. And I was seated at the table with the AD and the president. So I was like, you know, it just feels like high stakes and you don't do that every day. It is high stakes. But also when you get to meet people, they're just people, right?

Like you're more intimidated by the title. But like once you get to know them, it's like, oh, I belong here. And I think you killed it. They're also the coolest people ever. And like our AD fucking awesome and our new press seems like a great guy. He's new. We had the, we had the best president in the entire country for the longest time. She just retired.

Shout out Wadeh Grisotto. But once I started talking, it was so easy because it was just about, you know, like the tie you have with the community and alumni and just kind of, you know, it's not that hard to talk about, but it was a new environment for me, like public speaking. speaking and it was probably the highest honor. This is like real deal shit. And West, it is a big deal because it really does show like when people pour into people, what else they can do beyond sports and what else they like.

Dude. I know everyone. Everyone sees people as just the athlete, but there's so much more to people. And so when you get to come back and speak into these donors who are giving a lot of their time, a lot of their money, just a lot of, stuff they don't have to do, it shows them that they're doing the right thing pouring into athletes. That is quite literally what the prompt of my speech was. You just nailed the fucking whole thing. So that was good. But it was, uh, I think it was mostly serious, but I snuck some jokes in at

like I was really happy. And then, um, then we went to the, then we, you know, it was game day Saturday, a little rainy. I brought two of my friends and they had an absolute blast. So it was really fun. Dude, you're, you should be proud, but you're the fucking video of the dancers and then you turn it to them and they're just like staring at it. How funny was that? That's one of those was Jesse. I know. I don't know the other guy, but I definitely do Jesse and like it was literally the dancer's asses and then you pull it to them and there's like, and I'm like, uh. Yeah, drooling. Yeah. The other thing, the reason I'm wearing this letter jacket, kind of for symbolism.

I, I don't know how long this story will take. Did you not get robbed in Kansas City like four years ago? No. Okay. I went to the Montana State Montana game. We beat the shit out of them. Game Day was there. Flew him to Kansas City. We parked at Power and Light, went inside to watch the chiefske came out. The whole parking lot, all the back windows fucking smacks. And I was like, oh my, like the worst day you could ever, ever like have the car broke your car broken into. Yeah.

I was traveling home for Thanksgiving. So it was my suitcase backpack, like everything I owned. I think it was laid off like four days before. It was like a craziest week of my life. But my letter jacket was in there. And I was so sad because that's like such a big thing. You know, you have to earn it. It kind of matters.

And I didn't get one for four years. And then after this speech. our AD was like, hey, just so you know, I like, I grabbed an extra letter jacket. Like I've got it back. And it was really nice, really cute. And so this is new. Aw. Yeah.

But so it was just a great weekend. Yeah. A lovely weekend. Wait, that actually really is cool because when people are kind of at that level, but they pay attention to just like caring for people, that's what it's all about at the end of the day. Yes. And that's what makes people really good at what they do is when they actually just do the

simple things and the good things of life. The one thing that's craziest to me with college sports now, like, not to sound like a fucking old guy, but like the portal is insane. It's dumb. And I am just so happy to have one school that I'm proud to have gone to for all my whole career. And like there are ups and downs obviously, but like I can go back and be a part of that family now.

And I wonder now with everyone who transfers to like three, four schools, I'm like, What do you, when you're like a party as like a 28 year old, like where do you tell people you even went to school? Who do you root for? Like it's so bizarre. Can we also talk about though? Like I think so so many people, especially athletes are so, they want to be the star and they want everything so fast.

And if they don't get it, they just think that they can run and go to something else. But like, where do you really learn character? Like where do you learn how to like, like, we think sports is hard in college. That has that's nothing. nothing compared to like when you're actually in the real life and you actually have real responsibilities. So like when you're just always running from it, where do these kids learn like good morals and good characteristics? I think I learned so much from like I feel so much more.

My cup is more full. Yes. Having having so like I peaked as a sophomore in college. I played the most of the sophomore then fucking like wasn't I broke my leg, whatever, long story. But not blaming on injuries. I just, that's when I played the most. I didn't make into the NFL because I broke my leg. Guys, no, I would never say that.

I would never say it for you. But I was like not happy a lot of the time and thought about leaving, but like looking back, I'm so fucking glad. I just stuck it out at the school I started at because the what I'm given back now getting to do shit like this is so rewarding and so special. Um, and obviously you say of the same school. Like it's just, I don't think you. You also get to build.

It's also hard now when people offer you money, but. Facts, facts, but you also get to build a culture. Like it changes everything. And you also get to build lifelong relationships that like if you're constantly moving, like I just, and I'm not saying it's wrong because sometimes there are situations where people should be leaving because you want a better your experience. And sometimes the coaches are to never be coaches. It's just not the right fit for you.

Right. But I'm just saying when you're not getting what you want with like playing time and stuff like that, like sometimes you just got to go through the shit in order to be the shit. Is that a bar? Yeah. But also the reason college sports are like, this is the duchess thing I'll say, but like people always say like, oh, like employers love hiring college athletes after they graduate is because we've been through hard shit and like made it out alive, you know. And so yeah, every time something's tough, you fucking transfer. I don't know how you actually ever come to terms with like, I can overcome obstacles or like even if shit sucks now, like I'll be better for it on the other side.

And I think that's what college sports taught me. I would imagine you. So you did all that. Did you get there Friday? Thursday. Thursday. So Thursday, Friday. So did you still have time to watch the Chiefs game?

Yeah, I flew back. Well, the Chief team last night. Yeah, I flew back yesterday, like late morning. I got back just in time. And is it safe to say, Chiefs are back in this bitch? As I'm watching, knock on wood, the bills fucking maybe lose again. Dude, we look good. We did look good.

Great. Offense surging. Also, I will say last night's Chiefs Lions game was a borderline, like the most, the most, the Closest to a must-win game that the Chiefs have played in like early to mid-regular season in a long time. And they showed up. It looks great against a very, very, very good team. I mean, they get Rishi Rice back next week. Do they?

Very tasty. Yeah. Oh, I didn't know that. Oh, I didn't know that. Have you ever been suspended? No. I'm surprised too. That's crazy.

Wait, you didn't get suspended after you beat up that girl, um, I didn't beat her up for the X. I didn't beat her up, but. Grab her neck. Yeah, that's not beating up. I, no, I didn't. I just got, I just got fine. I should.

I will also say, um, I am starting to get a lot like obviously when I meet people in the wild, a lot of people say we love Summer House, I'm getting a lot of love the podcast. Dude, same. Oh my God. I was, okay, so I was almost a little late doing this tonight because I was at a dinner with a bunch of people I used to work with and they were all raving about our podcast and everywhere I go, they're like, you guys have something special going on here. I was like, yeah. And I was like, we don't even really know what the hell we're doing. And it's just going to get better. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Isn't that crazy though? Like when when we're out, people are like, oh my God, I love your podcast. Like so many fans during the season,

when we started, that's like all they talked about. So thanks guys. No, it's awesome. And I did a post game or a sideline interview and she was like, how's the like one of the first questions was how's the podcast? And I was like, oh, that is nice. Sophie carries. No.

There's a lot of, there's a lot of WNBA drama that I would have never expected to be involved in and I'm just getting tagged in it and left and right on Twitter. Well, I can't wait till the new season to come out so then I can get caught up in the drama because I'm all for that. Oh God, I can't wait. That actually is I would love for you to like, I don't know, say something controversial and then just have Bravo people fucking just. Love. Oh my God.

I would love. I can't wait. When's it come out? November. You said November? No, not to like February or March. Takes forever. What the fuck.

Yeah. Yeah. It takes a long time. Never mind. But if you think about, if you think about. show. Yeah. Like it's not like a lot of shows it's where you film scenes. You just like show up. There's a couple cameras and then you go home. Ours is those fucking gopros running in the house for three full straight days and like all those microphones. And I combing through that

to make a show sounds awful. Exhausting. Well, I just feel like on reality TV shows, there's just so much like so many different routes you could go. Right. So it's like it's like, it's, It's totally based on the person cutting it up of like where they want to take it. Yeah. Do you know them? Yeah. Do you know that like the producers and the people who do that? You don't know like everyone, but like at this point I've met a lot of the people who like do posts.

And like when we do the confessionals and stuff when they like interview us and it's like green screen stuff, that's people who are like doing the like creating the show behind the scenes and stuff like that. Can you kind of, but they're all lovely. Well, that's what I was going to say. Can you like tell those people like what type of like character you kind of want to be? Or like what you're hoping to be. So no. No. Like our show again is so unique because it's it's not seen. Like we're not showing up to like film a scene to get points done and then like go home. Like we show up with our fucking

suitcases and are like in this house for three days. And so if you were going to, going to try to be produced or act or whatever, it would be exhausting and it would be impossible. Because again, there's like, there are cameras on us for three straight days and mics in every corner. So that's, I think that's why showed does well. I feel like if I knew that was going on, like, say there's a, um, kind of say here, like a hot guy and there's a, there's a bar out here called Hot Chick. And you meet him there. Like, are you in Indy or Phoenix?

I'm in Phoenix right now. Okay, Hot Chick. Yeah, it's called Hot Chick. That's fun. And he kind of knows the people, like knows the vibe and you like him. I think if I was on the show, I wouldn't, I wouldn't pursue or do anything because I knew, like I just don't think I could like be what I or like say or do what I would want to do because I know that they're filming.

Yeah. But you also have to get over it or you'll be, you would be like miserable in your head for a full summer. So like, similar to like ours aren't scenes. Like you are, you're just living in a house and in the backyard. And it's it's way easier than you'd think to like just. Wait. So when you're, when you're watching the shows come out, is it the first time you've seen them too? So you're like, oh God, what are they going to choose from?

Yeah. But in the same vein, like that part of it's scary, but also there are so many funny moments that I fully forgot existed. And you're like, oh, that was so cute or like that was so fun and that was so silly. So you get like the surprise aspect is scary, but it's also kind of fun. I like that. As long as you're not like a fucking total maniac. Yeah. But yeah. Do you behave while when you're drunk? Do you feel like? I'm a great time. Yeah, yeah, yeah, then you should be good. Hey, speaking, this is totally off the topic of what we're talking about. But on the 27th, I'm going to be on Good Morning America. And I'll be up in New York. Whoa.

For what? 27th. It's a Monday. Fuck. Is that a Monday? Are you not going to be there? Dude, the chiefs are flying me out for a thing. Oh, God, you're so annoying.

Well, I can't spoil it. I can tell you not on the podcast. It's like a fun thing. It's a little, a little cute thing. But I'm the, and then I'll be at the game, but that's actually might be the busiest week of my life that week. Of course. Of course, when I'm when I'm in your city, you don't have time for me. Well, how many days are you going to only be here Monday? Sunday, Monday. But then I'm really trying to get back out there on November, in November sometime. So this summer, bring the whole family to enjoy FIFA fan festival and watch FIFA World Cup matches live. Enjoy free festival grounds, live entertainment, activities for all ages, food, and live performances at Vancouver's biggest World Cup watch party. Looking for an even easier day? Upgrade with amphitheater tickets for faster entry and in and out access, matches, and headline performances.

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Well, shit. I guess I won't. It's okay. It is what it is. Sorry. It's okay. Don't worry about it. Um, did you end up, did you,

did you end up watching any of the finals or no? No. It was a quick one. No. Um, wow. I know the ACEs one. Sweet. Clean sweep.

Yeah, a huge sweep. So my, actually, I'm not even going to be petty. I'm going to be good. But yeah. Honestly, I think I heard it was like the most, the playoffs overall, I think was an increase of 6% from last year. So it's huge. Like a lot more people were tuned in, which is a huge big deal for the W. I do know that the aces ride from like losing so much and then winning like 16 or 17 in a row and then like overcoming so many obstacles and then winning sweeping Phoenix is insane.

That's crazy. That makes that makes you guys look even better. Well, I heard. Putting up a dog fight. Yeah. I haven't really researched this so I could be completely wrong on this. But I did hear that like our games were maybe. I think viewed more than the finals game, like just our series.

Ah, that checks out. But I don't know. I think it's fun. The W is as much as like there's so much drama and there's so much shit going on, it really has been a really cool year of like so many people have been tuned in. The players who are playing their asses off and at the level they are is just a big deal. And it's just a fun time to be a part of the W. Like so many people are interested in it and it's fun. For sure, but also not even because of if we want to talk Star Power, whatever, but like that your series was way better than the finals also. So like, yeah, it was a winner take all game five and they went to overtime.

Like it makes sense that that series. Dude, thank you about this. I was talking about this with a couple of people tonight and it's like a couple calls going our way. We would be in, we would have been in the finals, which is insane. to think about. I agree. I think it's cool. Like the adversity that the Aces have overcome has been pretty cool.

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She's very much like. very much like our type of people loves the lake loves country music loves to just like relax and have a good time where'd you go to school she went to stanford with her twin sister oh oh oh is her sister still who's we'll just double trouble you know debby trubby lexy has a fiance will he's awesome and her sister has a great boyfriend so sorry bud It's all good. It's all good. It's like you're looking for anything anyway.

No, no. Okay. You're right. I'm happy for her. Congrats Lexi. Wow, you have a fiancee. Lexi, that's really awesome. Will you be in the wedding?

No, I don't think so. No, no, I would definitely not be in wedding. Do you think you'll get invited? I don't think so. I love Lex. Like I really do like her. I wouldn't expect to be invited to the wedding, but I think that that they would, they're going to have a beautiful wedding and they're just fun, fun people.

But I don't, I didn't, that does not hurt my feelings at all. Like I just met her. That's good. Yeah, but also then like, yeah, what is you going to invite? Yeah. Then you have to invite the whole team. If you got it. I think they're going to do and that. That does get tricky though. It does, but I, you know, I kind of think about, okay, let's think about it. If we got engaged and we got married, would you invite all the summer house people? Um, well, so, okay, so that's great question. The, I think everyone that I've done it with the whole time, I would, like from my first year to now.

Well, it's going to be interesting to see who's still there now. I agree. But I, those are like, I, I consider them all like very close friends at this point. You do? You know? Yeah. Yeah. Oh, do you kind of feel like this show has brought you some lifelong friends that you have been missing. Jesse was not missing. I are not missing, but like that you can appreciate now, I guess. I mean, yeah, I just took Jesse to my fucking college town for three days and like let him like go crazy. Like that was yeah, that's because we like each other, you know. Um, but I'll also say

like because you same same I mean, you'll like get this, but like you go through such a weird, unique experience with people, it kind of just bonds you. Yeah. Because other people don't get it. So you can relate. Yeah. Have like you just have a weird attachment to these people because you, only you guys get it. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Oh. Um, so yeah, it's cute.

Wait. So did you, if you flew out on Thursday, did you still do your kickball game? No, I missed it. All of our guys, all of our guys were gone. All our guys were, like half of our dudes were like out of town. But the report back I got was that we put up a good fight. Oh, I'm, it was just, everyone gets a trophy. We were missing a lot of people and it sounded like we, we gave them, we gave them a little fight, you know. But there's always next week, which is two days way. I like your mind. I think we have to win to make playoffs.

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Because I just, I don't know where I'm going to be. And I just feel like in the W, your golden years, I would say, is anywhere from 28 to 34. So, but I'm a late bloomer. And so I'm starting to, yeah. Yeah. So I'm starting to just like be more confident. and just be a vet and do all that.

And so at the end of the day, I'm just like really, I know this sounds like dumb and I don't want to get too deep here, but like at the end of day, I'm so blessed to get to dribble a damn basketball for a living. So why would I not embrace and just like pour into my body more than ever? And so I started a new diet today. Um, like I'm walking in. Whoa, that's big for you.

You started a new diet while we're fully sponsored by Arby's today, which is beautiful. Well, they're, they might still be. in my diet. Yeah, you had to work in the roast beef. Well, I do the, I do the 80-20 rule. Like 80% of the time, do good, 20% of the time, just enjoy your life. We had a dietitian tell us 80-20 my freshman year and I've never forgot it. He said you could either be 80-20 every day.

You could be 80-20 during the week or 80-20 by the month. Just do 80-20. Like literally, I think that is like, because you want to eat good and I just feel better when I take care of my body, duh. But I also think like also enjoy life, like eat the dessert. Drink, drink the wine. Yeah. Yeah. Try to be healthy, but like, oh my, if you have, if you have ice cream, you're fine.

The WNBA season is over and you finished your first year on a new team. Yeah. So like, I guess looking back now that you've been into different places, like pros, cons, do you feel like the transition like wasn't that crazy? Is it just still playing basketball or was it like entirely different organizations? Yeah, I think great question. I think that there are so many. I'm someone who is just like I love to be where my two feet are at.

And so I and I love to see the positive and things. Like I'm just that type of person, happy, go lucky, go at the flow type of thing. But I will say being in Phoenix, the city was absolutely amazing. And like the people that I met here, lifelong friends and just like the mountain. the sun, having warm weather, the restaurants, like the city of Phoenix is hands down one my favorite. NASCAR. NASCAR.

I got asked to go drive in a NASCAR. Oh shit. West, remember when we went? That's why I said it. Dickhead. I'm so sorry. Well, they asked me recently to like go actually be in a NASCAR. Yeah, you should do it.

Yeah, that'd be fun. But this city just has. much to offer and there's always something going on and I love that I really do love that yeah Indiana I think the basketball piece and the way that the Midwest people and culture love their sports teams yeah down yes you can't compare you literally can't compare and so I am just so so lucky to be a part of two great organizations and I I have loved Indiana I've loved the team that I was on, the people, the way that the fans treated us, not only in Indiana,

but everywhere we went, it was amazing. And so I really have had a really amazing experience on both teams. So like, I'm lucky because a lot of people don't have that. A lot of people have really shitty situations. So I'm lucky. Right. That's beautiful. It is actually. Also, not to take away from you, the cults are ripping. Dude. I, the Colts are ripping. Well, they kind of, I had the game on last night and I turned it on because I was at something that I came home and they were fucking losing.

And I was like, what, what are we doing? What are we doing? Did you watch the game? Are you talking about the Colts or the Chiefs? So you said we so I need to know. Colts. Colts. Okay, well, be careful with we.

All right. as I'm all right but um I am cardinals are um salty they shook it away yeah but I like the Colts could not they should not have even been close to the Cardinals I feel like wait can we talk about this because this is more your expertise like are the Colts actually good are they just not getting tested yet um no being what are they five and four and one being four and one in the NFL is is not easy at all. No, I'm not taking away from that.

I'm just saying like, have they played top tier teams that like they test maybe their weaknesses? The internet, as you know, are so quick to like try to tear teams down who are like doing well to be like, they're frauds. The teams they like suck. If you're four and one in the NFL, you're good. You'll have like, NFL wins are really hard. So like we're not going to. you're not going to be those people who are like, their frauds, they suck.

Like, let's shit on every team who wins a game. Yeah. No, so I'm saying that, like, yes. I would imagine that there's a ceiling with Daniel Jones as their QB, um, but. What is his story? It does not. Okay.

Played quarterback at Duke. Oh. Then drafted by the Giants. Um, not like, fine. but just he might have won I think they want a playoff game in Minnesota maybe but like just not the guy. Really?

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like two or three years, the NFL has had so many quarterbacks that were like kind of thrown away by their original franchise or like their second or third team. And then they just end up in a new city on a new team. And for whatever reason, that quarterback, that theme, yeah, Baker,

For example. Killing it. And they just, it just works. Sam Darnold has done it now in Minnesota and Seattle. Like there are just a lot of quarterbacks who like, it just kind of all the puzzle pieces fall together at the right time and they let it absolutely rip. And so he's the guy right now. You saying that, I think that is so important that a lot of people do not understand that

like everyone who gets drafted are really fucking great athletes. really great athletes. But I think when you're at this level, you have to be able to adjust fast. And the system that you're drafted in and the situation you're drafted in will hands down make or break your career.

And a lot of people don't understand that. But I really don't think a lot of people understand that like if you're in the wrong system, it doesn't matter how good you are, you're not going to be successful on that team. You get what I'm saying? Do you not think, though, yes, I do think basketball allows individual players to take over,

to like propel a team more so than one good player on a football team does. Sure. Whereas like, no matter where, like, I would imagine a healthy Caitlin or like a healthy LeBron, wherever they go, that team will probably be above 500. Yep. Is that fair to say? Yes, but I think that the reason behind that is because those types of athletes, they get to come into an organization, they have the green light, and they can do whatever they want.

Where that is very rare to get drafted and be able to control the whole system. Right. Was CC making decisions? Like, yeah. With it? Yeah. Actually should. No way.

Actually should, but I also think that like they go. Go, go. That's crazy. I didn't realize that. I just, she's just young. I just didn't think that that. But when you have a generational talent like that, she should have a lot to say of the system. I also think when you have like when she got in with Kelsey Mitchell, like those two, they,

it is very interesting to see how that they have. It is interesting to see how they've grown to be teammates because both of them need the ball in their hands. But I think that they have played together enough that they both get that opportunity. And when they both can elevate each other, that team is unstoppable. You get what I'm saying? Yeah. Also, I guess you guys played at Iowa this year.

Like, so what am I? I'm an idiot for not even thinking about that. Yeah, but like, hmm. That's huge. I mean, yes, of course, we do have a little special sponsor friend because all of our odds are brought to us by the good folks at Hard Rock Bet. I wanted to give them a little POV into my brain for this week. The chiefs are actually, the chiefs are, um, 12 point favorites against the Raiders on Sunday, which is going to be the first like kind of dud team that they're playing.

But 12 is a lot of points, especially in NFL. And I think they have two big games coming out after against the commanders and then the bills. I think Coach Reed's going to keep his, uh, cards close to his chest. And this is going to be one of those chiefs games where you're like, oh, my, my god, they're going to just make it interesting until the last play and then win by, you know, three on the final seconds. So I am going against the Chiefs this week as far as the spread is concerned. I would take the Raiders here plus 12. But the Chiefs will win.

Chiefs the Chiefs Money Line. But I just, it's more me trying to, you know, Andy. Be realistic. You know, he's going to be, he's going to babywalk them in this game and give her she like a few targets and then really let him fly the next two. eat, so. I like this. I like that. And I like that your, your ego is not so big that you can like actually be honest about

that. Yeah, I'm a freak. Some people are just, football Twitter is, is a dark place. And people like just are so aired. Twitter in general is a damn dark place. But. Yeah, true. It's getting late and we should hop into my favorite segment.

Let's do it. Come on. Tell me something. Here we go. Hey, dude, love you, dudes. Why after a series in the NBA, shake it out with the other team like the NHL does? I love your podcast.

I'm from British Columbia, Howard Stern, and dog walking listenings I have. Take care of, pals. So I can't say anything about the handshake line, but one, shout out to British Columbia. And two, Howard Stern is one of the most famous radio voices in the history of the world. So to be put into that category is quite the compliment.

So shout out to this brother. But, Toby, the question is for you. We're doing something right. And I don't think he's a brother. You should say dude. Because he said, hey, dude. Love you, dude. So just saying.

Did he say dude a lot? Okay. Said dude a lot, which is fine. I don't know why we don't shake hands anymore. Like, I think COVID kind of stopped all that. And then we just haven't, I think that we all kind of shake hands with people that we are friends with and whatnot. But that is like, I haven't even thought about that. That is a very good.

It's probably because they know there's people like you in those lines. And if you have shit with someone, you're going to throw them a butt. All right. Well, then here's my thing to that. If you're going to talk shit, then back it up. Then you have nothing to worry about. Well, yeah, that does what's what I. I'm saying is you guys would try to back it up in the handshake line.

Well, that's not saying. A lot of those people who do that, they can't back it up. So I don't know. I, you know what? I think shaking hands, like, it's cool and whatnot, but like, no one means it. Do you tap up like before tip off? Yeah, yeah. We all, we all shake hands before. Yes.

Okay. Yeah. So that's, that's different than most, I think. I wonder if, should I ask Chad GBT real quick before we move on, see if it knows? I think it had to do with COVID. It was like a COVID thing and then you just stop. Why does the WNBA not shake hands? This just says it's not a part of the league's protocol.

Yeah. So it's like not a thing. Huh. Yeah. Well, I love that he listens to us. I love that he listens to us. I love that he listens to us. and Howard Stern on walking with like walking his dogs like that's actually kind of cute and special

that's fun so cute i would like to know what kind of dog wiener dog all right next hi sophie hi west uh sophie i just wanted to say you're my favorite player in the w nba and i really hope that you're in a fever jersey next year but uh i wanted to ask you guys for some advice oh my name's liz by the way um i'm 22 years old about to graduate college. And right now I really want to move to a new city where I don't know anyone, but my family is not very supportive of that.

So I was wondering if you guys had any advice into moving to a new city where you don't really know anyone. Thanks guys. Love the pod. Do it. Okay, can I take this one, Sof? Yes, yes. Uh, anytime anyone ever asked me life advice, I'm like, I'm not really like, I'm not a wizard. I don't know, but the one thing that I can suggest is moving away from home and like, and being uncomfortable.

You will learn so many things. Can always go home. Um, it is harder without your parents' approval. Yeah. Um, I, I, I do think you're 22, so you can do what you want. I would, if you work a remote job, you should be okay. Maybe start there and then try to find stuff when you get there. But obviously, if you can support yourself financially, you should do it.

If you still, like obviously you're still in school. So it's, you probably get a little help. Who knows? And then you're going to have to have some conversations with mom and dad. but I can, from a non-financial parent standpoint, it is truly the best thing you can do for yourself. Oh, whoa. Hello.

I was hitting the table. Because he believes in it so much. Okay, Liz, I'm going to, yeah, I'm going to back up West 100% on this because I think that when you move away, you just learn so much about yourself. You learn so much about different cultures, different cities,

you have a different way of thinking and you can truly learn different things about you that you wouldn't if you would just stay where you're at. And don't get me wrong. I am so proud and I love where I grew up and I miss home. And when I go back, it fills my cup up. But I think the best thing that I could have done in order to get me to where I am today is I moved. Right. And it wasn't my, it wasn't, I got drafted out here. So like if I didn't get drafted, I don't know if I would have, but it is the biggest blessing that has ever happened. living in Australia, living in France, living in different cities in the United States, has just like grown the way my, I think morally, how I think about just in everyday life.

Like you just mature so much and you get to choose who you, who you are. And I just love that. The one thing I'll also say is I didn't appreciate my home and everything I had growing up and what my home was until I left. Once I left home, I was like, oh, these things make me who I am and these things are unique to me. And then that's when I really started to appreciate Missouri barbecue, my dad's farm, like the chiefs, like all those random things that all your friends care about now that like it doesn't make you feel unique. When you leave, then you'd be like, oh, these things are special and this is who I am. And these things represent my friends from home.

These things represent my family. These things represent like who I am. I could talk about this for a thousand hours, but it is so beneficial for you in so many ways. And I can't suggest it enough. I think that everyone, not everyone, but like, if you're feeling a fire inside of you to like go experience those types of things,

listen to your gut. It is for a reason, it is for a purpose, and go. Because I promise you, you will be living your best life and you will become your best self because you took that risk and you can always go back home. You can always go back home. But while you're young and why you don't, don't really have a lot of responsibilities like go just just trust me trust west too yep

that's good liz yeah that's good liz yeah yeah that's good liz yeah yeah hey west it's uh steve from houston so as you know uh the new taylor swift uh live of a showgirl album dropped and it kind reminded me of the situation i've had going so me and my friend had a fallout last year big fallout And long story short, I was basically living with her, but when we ended our friendship, I did not take my vinyls from her house. And it's been 10 months, and she still has them to this day. They're all my kids with finals. I've been trying to, you know, reach out and, you know, like, you know, try and, like, at least try and get them back. but I get no response.

What do you guys think I should do? Should I keep bugging her or should I just let them go now? Anyway, love you guys and thanks for the advice. Bye. If they're yours, they're yours. You can't keep them from you. Go get your shit, Steve. Like, go get, yeah, go get your shit.

We're not saying, like, call the cops, but like, you're not bothering her. She's fucking keeping yourself. Go get them. They're yours. And vinyl's are like cool. Yeah. And those are yours.

Yes. And they, just to have those, think about in like 20, 30 years, like you're going to regret if you don't go get them. And it's not like she bought them. It's not like you guys. Go get your stuff. At the end of the day, go get it. It's yours. Who cares?

Make her feel uncomfortable. Yeah. Also her ducking you and you're just trying to get your things. You're not even like being weird or asking to get lunch or whatever. You're trying to get your shit. Yeah. Tell her to shore this and be like, yo, give me my shit back. Well, actually here's my advice to make, if you want to get it, be like super, like,

not give her the ability to like make excuses, be like, I will Venmo you, mail them to my fucking house. Like these are mine. Yeah. End of story. Boom. That's really, that one's a simple one. Like we have your pullback, Steve.

Go get your stuff. Let us know when you get them. Yeah. Easy. Call back. Uh, and that'll fucking do it. I got the hiccups from that. Not a lot.

I know. Oh, no. Whoa. Hickups. Imagine if you come back next week and you sell the hiccups. All right, guys. We're going to do it. Soviet's hiccups.

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