Overview of Show Me Something — Sophie Cunningham joins Project B & West Wilson hits the Sunday Night Football sidelines
This episode of Show Me Something (iHeartPodcasts / The Volume) is a freewheeling conversation covering two main newslines: WNBA/club-player business moves (Sophie Cunningham on a new global league called Project B) and a co-host (West Wilson) landing a sideline reporting gig for Sunday Night Football (Peacock at Arrowhead). The hosts mix trades about holiday life, football/hockey fandom, pop-culture bites, and plenty of personal anecdotes (Thanksgiving, ripped denim, Arby’s cravings) — plus recurring sponsor reads.
Main segments / topics covered
Sophie Cunningham & Project B
- Sophie explains Project B, a newly announced global women’s basketball league that runs in the WNBA off‑season. Key features:
- Seasons hosted across multiple international markets (Asia, Europe, North/South America, etc.) for short stints—players travel to a market for a few weeks.
- The league offers substantial pay and player equity incentives; several big tech backers (not Saudi-backed).
- Full service: charter flights, first-class travel, top hotels, best PTs and medical support.
- Aimed at players who want travel, competitive basketball without year‑round grind, and opportunities to expand their brands globally.
- Sophie was recruited (turned it down twice initially) and is excited about playing, seeing it as a way to stay in shape, get cultural experiences, and reach new audiences while preserving rest/time off.
- Discussion: how Project B sits alongside other alternatives (Unrivaled, overseas options) and the WNBA’s unique platform/visibility (the W still offers the biggest audience).
West Wilson: Peacock sideline reporting at Arrowhead
- West landed a sideline reporter role for the Chiefs vs. Texans Peacock livestream / Reality Hot Seat at Arrowhead.
- Will cover tailgate and sideline content, interview fans/celebrities, cutaways to studio cast (Heather Gay, Justin Sylvester, Boston Rob, Kate Chastain mentioned).
- Direction: keep things fun, atmospheric, and less formal than a traditional broadcast (allowed to be playful; told not to fake neutrality — she can be a Chiefs fan).
- Logistics: on-field mic, cameras at tailgate, coordinating family and aunts on how to use Peacock.
- Personal note: excited for a “full circle” moment — from reality-TV viral moments to being on live football coverage.
NFL / Chiefs & general sports talk
- Concerns voiced about Chiefs fatigue/age and the physical toll of repeated deep playoff runs; Travis Kelce noted as “getting old” (mid‑30s).
- Discussion of how playoff volume and player turnover impacts a franchise’s durability over years.
- Lane Kiffin controversy: fans booing/airport confrontation after coaching move — hosts debate loyalty, timing, and emotions behind fan reactions.
Holiday life, pop culture, and lighter moments
- Thanksgiving anecdotes — staying in vs. going out, family time, food traditions (discussing cheesy potatoes, plan for an “Italian Christmas”).
- Food and comfort: recurring Arby’s shoutouts (double roast beef / double beef & cheddar obsession).
- Ads and sponsor reads integrated: Cozy Earth (sheets/blankets), Wayfair, Hard Rock Bet, Venmo Stash, Lenovo, Grainger, Skims, etc.
- Quick pop-culture/pop-corn items: Ozempic for pets discussion, ripped denim incident, zamboni tech explanation at a Blues hockey game, and the viral Thanksgiving-table-fall clip.
Notable quotes & soundbites
- “If you don’t have the W you don’t have the platform.” — about the WNBA as the primary visibility engine for women’s basketball players.
- “I hope Patrick sees me in wings.” — West, about wearing Chiefs gear on sideline.
- “Booing rocks. Getting booed feels cooler than applause.” — takes on fan reactions and crowd energy (tongue-in-cheek).
- “This is a full circle moment” — West on moving from reality TV moments to sideline reporting.
Practical takeaways / next steps for listeners
- Tune in: West’s sideline coverage will air on Peacock during Sunday Night Football (Chiefs vs. Texans at Arrowhead); tailgate content expected on Saturday at the Power and Light District pregame.
- For WNBA/fans: watch Project B developments if you follow player movement and off‑season league options—this may reshape where top players play in the off‑season and how they monetize/expand global brands.
- If you liked the episode’s personalities: follow Sophie Cunningham’s social channels for Project B updates and West for her sideline coverage and behind‑the-scenes clips.
Episode tone & who should listen
- Tone: casual, conversational, humorous, fan-first sports talk with personal anecdotes; mixes serious athlete-career topics with light pop culture.
- Recommended for: WNBA and women’s basketball followers, Chiefs/NFL fans interested in sideline personalities, listeners who enjoy sports-adjacent lifestyle chat and reality-TV crossover content.
(Sponsors and ad reads were woven throughout: Cozy Earth, Wayfair, Hard Rock Bet, Arby’s, Venmo Stash, Lenovo, Grainger, Skims, Zin After Dark, etc.)