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Naked Sports with Cari Champion

Naked Sports with Cari Champion

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NAKED SPORTS lives at the intersection of sports, politics, and culture. It is a niche groundbreaking interview-based show that dives deep into the lives of the game-changers who have helped shape our world. We explore how sports are interwoven not only into their personal lives; but the role they play in the global experience. NAKED SPORTS is hosted by Cari Champion, a trailblazing broadcast journalist and television personality renowned for her pioneering contributions to sports media for women.

In each episode, this distinguished host sits down with, a diverse array of athletes, politicians, and cultural innovators who have left an indelible mark on their fields. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, the show reveals the raw and vulnerable sides of their journeys—peeling back the layers to explore the defining moments, personal struggles, and transformative experiences that live at the intersection of sports, culture, and politics.

These conversations are thematically linked to live at the intersection and on this new season of NAKED SPORTS, we begin with a six-part docu-series, The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese, in which Cari questions how this “rivalry” started. Does the necessity for success depend on a foil? In a time of divisiveness, are sports—more specifically the WNBA—a reflection of our country? Or will the greatness of two supernovas unite this country and heal race relations?

NAKED SPORTS guests will span varied backgrounds, providing diverse perspectives as we examine how sports play a crucial role in nearly every aspect of life.

Connect: @CARICHAMPION

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Episodes
  • The Courage to Heal: Talking Therapy, Trauma & Support with Jason Prinzo

    The Courage to Heal: Talking Therapy, Trauma & Support with Jason Prinzo
    May 26 2025

    In this episode of Naked Sports, Cari Champion chats with Jason Prenzo for a real, unfiltered talk about mental health—the highs, the lows. They get into the tough stuff: childhood trauma, the stigma that still surrounds mental health (especially for men), and why it’s so hard for some people to open up.

    Jason opens up about his personal journey, sharing what it's really like to struggle with anxiety and the role self-awareness plays in healing. They talk about therapy, coping strategies, the pros and cons of medication and psychedelics, and how important it is to find a support system that actually gets it.

    From unpacking identity struggles to tackling toxic masculinity and the pressure to “keep it together,” this episode is all about keeping the conversation around mental health honest, compassionate, and judgment-free. If you're looking for a deep, powerful, and relatable mental health podcast, you won’t want to miss this one.

    Connect @CariChampion @JasonPrinzo

    Learn More: jasonprinzo.com/

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    56 mins
  • REPLAY: Building A Billion Dollar Brand with Fawn Weaver

    REPLAY: Building A Billion Dollar Brand with Fawn Weaver
    May 19 2025

    Weaver, the CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, shares her journey of uncovering the legacy of Nearest Green, the first known African American master distiller. She discusses the historical significance of the relationship between Nearest Green and Jack Daniel, the impact of Prohibition on the whiskey industry, and the importance of honoring African American contributions to distilling. Fawn also highlights her efforts to revive Nearest's legacy through her brand, which has become one of the most awarded bourbons in the world. We also gain insight into the journey of building the Uncle Nearest brand, highlighting the challenges faced in a predominantly white industry with centuries of business and multi-generations of operation. Weaver emphasizes the need for a broader definition of culture, the power of storytelling, and the mindset to overcome entrepreneurship challenges needed to build a legacy.

    Connect: @CariChampion @FawnWeaver

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • What's Next: Angel McCoughtry

    What's Next: Angel McCoughtry
    May 12 2025

    In this episode of Naked Sports, host Cari Champion sits down with WNBA icon Angel McCoughtry to talk about life after the league, her journey into filmmaking and music, and her fight to elevate women’s basketball. From being the #1 overall draft pick to creating space for new generations of athletes, Angel shares raw insights on perseverance, purpose, and the power of reinvention.

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    Learn More: angelmccoughtry.com/

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    46 mins
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