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From the team that brings you Flagrant Mag comes Flagrant Pod, the newest creative endeavor out of the Digital is Dead Empire. You probably know Flagrant from our ‘as seen on TV’ basketball magazine, but now there’s something new up our shooting sleeves. With a new subject every season, you never know what part of the basketball world we’ll be exploring next. Join us in this newest chapter of the Flagrant story.

Flagrant Pod


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 152 EPISODES

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    The Flagrant Pod is a podcast that brings together humor and basketball in an incredibly entertaining way. This podcast has been a source of solace during a difficult time, providing a much-needed distraction from personal struggles. The hosts approach the sport with a genuine love and knowledge, while also recognizing its inherent silliness. They understand that basketball is just a game and not something to be taken too seriously, yet they still delve into deeper topics such as labor, race, and gender. What sets this pod apart is the smart, funny, and talented hosts who create an atmosphere that feels like hanging out with friends for an hour, talking about ball and life. It's a fun and comforting experience that keeps me coming back for more.

    The best aspect of The Flagrant Pod is undoubtedly the combination of humor and basketball expertise. It's refreshing to find a sports podcast that isn't afraid to be funny. The hosts have a knack for delivering hilarious takes on basketball while still maintaining their knowledge of the sport. Their segments and guests add depth to the discussions, keeping listeners engaged and giggling throughout the episodes. Each episode feels like a conversation among friends, creating an inviting atmosphere that makes you want to keep listening.

    One potential downside of The Flagrant Pod could be its focus on specific topics within basketball. While it is great to explore NBA conspiracy theories or dive into obscure basketball lore, some listeners may prefer more variety in the subjects discussed. Additionally, if you are not particularly interested in basketball or sports in general, this podcast may not appeal to you as much.

    In conclusion, The Flagrant Pod is a fun and engaging podcast that successfully combines humor with basketball expertise. It provides much-needed laughter during challenging times while also offering insightful commentary on various aspects of the sport. Although it may not cater to everyone's specific interests or preference for subject matter diversity, it remains an enjoyable listen for those who appreciate comedy and sports. I highly recommend giving it a listen and joining in on the fun!



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    Holy Airball | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 60:38


    This week we're wishing you a happy Pride Month! Repeatedly! We also discover a sound board, give some compliments to the WNBA, learn about some on AND off court drama, cover NBA playoff media, and, yep you guessed it, more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Authentically Yourself | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 64:06


    Here at Flagrant we are always ourselves, for better or worse! Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn are chatting the Warriors off-season antics, Dame's IG, Donte DiVincenzo's hand acting, and a bunch of little basketball things :) Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Pickup Video | I Am Just Like DeRozan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 77:26


    Writer Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) joins the pod to talk about basketball and music and basketball and music! We cover NBA lyrics in songs, Bon Iver and his favorite band the Minnesota Lynx, Shai's little instagram raps, and possibly even some things not related to music. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    I Am Just Like DeRozan | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 77:26


    Writer Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) joins the pod to talk about basketball and music and basketball and music! We cover NBA lyrics in songs, Bon Iver and his favorite band the Minnesota Lynx, Shai's little instagram raps, and possibly even some things not related to music. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Rigged for Money | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 60:55


    Ciara, Ashtyn, and Alex pickup being right about the Clippers, the Sun being for sale, the importance of sports bars prioritizing their TVs correctly, the Mavs getting the #1 pick, and other stuff probably! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Sonic Aloha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 101:02


    Alex, Ashtyn and special guest Josh Gondelman tackle real basketball vs. fuck shit basketball, whether or not OKC exists, slam dunk style, the Celtics being America Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Corm Soup for the Soul | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 62:12


    Ciara, Ashtyn, and Alex pickup being scared of Kristaps Porzingis, dapping up celebs, the Thompson twins, Dame, Papal elections, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Seasons of Ball | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 57:56


    Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn are finally ready to talk about the NBA. We pickup experience in the NBA playoffs, a 24hr investigation into GPII's shoes, Nico Harrison, emotions, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Master (Draft) Class | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 54:13


    Our pal Mellentuck (Matt Ellentuck) joins Ciara during the second round of the WNBA draft to talk all things W. We chat about the major wins and losses of the night, key retirements and moves from the offseason, what we can look forward to this year, and much more Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Her Shining Moment | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 48:03


    It's just Ciara and Ashtyn this week, but we came ready to talk!Pickups:Ciara: The DT and Sue broadcast (it rules) and the NBA Western Conference Standings (scawy). Ashtyn: The comments section of the Red Bull lady's videos, the lack of One Shining Moment for the women's tourney, Bon Iver(son), and Tash Cloud. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    v2 FINAL FINAL | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 56:31


    This week's Pickups: Ciara: The Pistons/Wolves fight, the lack of magic in March Madness. Ashtyn: Bill Kennedy being a star. Alex: The NCAA gambling commercial, a new opinion on running point. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Love and Death and Basketball | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 53:32


    This week's pickups:Ciara: The Valkyries are fine in the West, LeBron is inspiring a generation of musicians.Ashtyn: The Hurleys make her want to hurl, and so does a certain Boy Mom.Alex: We should stop Naming Women and stop reviewing plays. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Welcome Back, Woman! | Pickup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 64:06


    It was so over, and now we are so back! Join Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn as we welcome you to the newest season of Flagrant Pod: Pickup. Where we PICKUP our hottest topics in the hoops world each and every episode!This weeks Pickups:Ciara: JButt to the Dubs and Unrivaled being….unrivaled.Ashtyn: The power of Hootie Hoo and the power of Shaedon Sharpe's dunk.Alex: Relationship drama in the W and the Los Angeles Lukers (she just made that up btw) Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    OfCourseWeHaveAPod.Com | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 50:45


    Ciara, Alex, and Help Side vet Josh Gondleman are ready to discuss the new NBA All-Star format! We make suggestions of further improvements the NBA could make, discuss A'ja getting her bag, warn listeners about athlete's balls, and lots lots more. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Shaking the Tree | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 47:07


    Ciara, Alex and Ashtyn, are SHAKING UP the basketball podcasting industry by talking about WHATEVER WE WANT. We cover the Valkyrie's roster/potential free agency moves, Jokic NOT being a Nick, the weather, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    The Case for House Parties | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 75:02


    We're throwin' a house party and you're all invited. Just kidding, none of us own a home. Instead, Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn chat about WNBA expansion and schedule release, the weird posting habits of the Mercury, NBA body discourse, and more. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    It's Giving Thanks | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 64:36


    Ciara, Ashtyn, and Alex are feeling thankful for the ability to yap! We talk about snitches in the NBA, why we were wrong about Lynne Roberts, the women's college landscape, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Be Annoying

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 55:53


    Ciara, Brazilia, and Ashtyn want you to be yourself, and that self is annoying. On this episode we discuss the implications of the Atlanta Dream's new coach, the beefs in Seattle and Philly, Jared McCain, and the Dallas Wings! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    I'm Fine In The East | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 40:25


    Ciara and Alex dynamic duo the hell out of this episode. We chat about Bluesky, the conference disparity in the NBA, WNBA friendships ending, the in-season tournament courts, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Managing Our Load | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 64:24


    Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn are investigating some spooky happenings in the basketball world. We talk about sitting stars, WNBA coaches going missing, and the most terrifying statue we have seen since the last terrifying statue was unveiled. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Sexy To Someone Pt. 1 | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 66:15


    Ciara, Ashtyn, and Alex are HERE to bring you the pod after a week off. We talk about the WNBA season as a whole, The Finals, some MNBA, our watch party (s/o Cash App and The Sports Bra) and much much more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    PodGPT | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 42:08


    Ciara and Ashtyn are here! We have a chill ep while we watch the first half of Lynx/Sun game 5. We chat about why the NBA could be fun again this year, why people can't seem to get along in the hoops world, and why we've been so dang busy! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Coachless Behavior | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 76:31


    Ciara is joined by 2 faves Juju Gotti and Nora McConnell-Johnson of Babes Chicago to TALK about the WNBA. We cover coaching changes around the league, the playoffs, and the expansion draft. We also come up with probably 100 amazing marketing ideas so if you're a millionaire, call us. Check out Chicago's upcoming women's sports bar, Babes:https://www.babeschicago.com/ Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Help Side Video | Ballsmiths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 58:32


    Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Ballsmiths | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 58:32


    Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn are talkin' W playoffs! We cover each of the first 4 games, get confused about end of season accolades (what's the deal with AP awards?) chat a tiny bit of MNBA, and like wayyyyy more. You won't believe it. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    A'ttack of the Clones | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 64:04


    Ciara, Alex, and special guest Juju Gotti have a LOT to discuss. We chat about A'ja being unstoppable (even to herself), who we want to see moving in the upcoming WNBA expansion draft, the Unrivaled roster, Power Rangers, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Being Weird Online | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 56:11


    Ciara, Ashtyn, and Alex are investigating some instances of people being weird online! We cover Joe Mazzulla's unsettling quotes, the Mercury's unsettling post about Diana Taurasi's maybe retirement, and Cathy Englebert's unsettling ability to denounce racism. And more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Early Birds | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 46:25


    Writer Katie Heindl joins Ciara and Ashtyn for a little coffee and chat! We talk about meeting Bono, the NBA having a bummer summer, losers in the basketball world, hot dogs, and much more!Subscribe to Katie Heindl if you like writing, authors, essays, stories, literature, language, letters, philosophers, basketball, feelings, reading, etc. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Bye-Bye Sky Guy | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 63:41


    Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn obviously need to talk about the surprise drop of the new Chicago Sky mascot, Skye the Lioness. We also discuss Angel Reese, WNBA awards, white shirts, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    It's Complicated | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 44:59


    Ciara, Brazilia, and Alex are doing this eppie……from bed (or bed adjacent). We talk about the 6'8 elephant in the W/MNBA relationship world, the price of too much discourse, the benefits of not weighing-in. Also, we have some weird tech issues! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Legal Jargon | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 69:49


    We have an Olympic hangover! This week on the pod, Ciara and Brazilia are joined by Nora McConnell-Johnson, founder of women's' sports bar Babes in Chicago, to recap the last two weeks of sports, dive into the legal details of Dearica Hamby's case against the Aces, bemoan rising season ticket prices, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Help Side | Dear Babby

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 47:44


    Ciara, Alex, and Brazilia are answering YOUR questions! We give advice about tattoos, side hustles, wearing hats, being tall, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    We're Not In Basketball Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 59:51


    Alex, Ashtyn and Brazilia team up to host the pod in Ciara's absence. We talk all things Olympics, why everyone hates Jayson Tatum, and give you the 411 on what happens when lighting strikes a bullet just fired! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Let's Work It Out on the Remix | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 60:52


    Ciara and Alex are joined by Juju Gotti to hear all about his time at WNBA All-Star! We also discuss Team USA, a little WNBA action, and what it means to have a brat summer (and which basketball players are having one) Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Oops! All Power Forwards | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 75:03


    Queens of the Court co-host Jordan Robinson is on the pod! She joins Ciara and Ashtyn to talk about the death of the true point guard, give a preview of Team USA's group stage, critique commercials, and much much more. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Waxing Poetic | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 48:10


    JUST Ciara and Alex talk about Klay leaving, WNBA standings, NBA Free Agency, the Fever's offense, who's opinion you should care about, getting dogged by IKEA, and the importance of doing things. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    HELP SIDE LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 93:44


    In this VERY special LIVE eppie, we cover Bronny heading to the league, why it's important to not know anything about minors, WNBA funding, productivity, and, as a special treat, we welcome back The Flagrant Files and delve in to a new conspiracy! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Ted Lasso Saves the W | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 65:30


    Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn join forces to help the WNBA get even better, give some birthday jumbotron suggestions, joke about JJ Redick, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Use Your Brain | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 38:05


    Ciara, Alex, and Brazilia are begging people to be smart, even when we aren't. We talk about the NBA finals, WNBA discourse (sorry), Al Horford, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Dunking Babies | Help Side Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 69:12


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    Dunking Babies | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 68:25


    Ciara, Ashtyn, and Alex hope you are out there listening to this. We chat about surprises thus far in the WNBA season, the Lakers coaching circus, the plight of Christian men, and dunking babies. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Theory Alert | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 46:45


    Basketball Analyst Terrika (@SheKnowsSports) joins the pod to talk about the WNBA, but not the stuff everyone else is talking about! We get educated on the new Commissioners Cup rules, the teams flying under the radar, and yes, we talk about the Men Saying Things. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    PodcastHers | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 49:52


    Ciara, Brazilia, and Alex wade even further into WNBA team name discourse. We talk about the Valkyries, the WNBA not being ready for the moment, the NBA playoffs, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Havin' A Beer, Doin the Pod | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 43:53


    WNBA Skims, NBA playoffs, bad habits, we cover it all in this episode of Help Side! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

    Theory Alert | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 46:45


    Basketball Analyst Terrika (SheKnowsSports) joins the pod to talk about the WNBA, but not the stuff everyone else is talking about! We get educated on the new Commissioners Cup rules, the teams flying under the radar, and yes, we talk about the Men Saying Things.

    Please, Richard Cheese is my father | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 67:18


    Ciara has flown the coop, and in her place is Alex as host, alongside Brazilia and Ashtyn, and this week, the gals are talking a liiiiiittle too much basketball for our liking...

    PodcastHers | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 49:51


    Ciara, Brazilia, and Alex wade even further into WNBA team name discourse. We talk about the Valkyries, the WNBA not being ready for the moment, the NBA playoffs, and more!

    Havin' a Beer, Doin' the Pod | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 43:52


    WNBA Skims, NBA playoffs, bad habits, we cover it all in this episode of Help Side!

    No Shit, Doi | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 46:45


    Ciara, Brazilia, and Ashtyn chat about JButt being out of the playoffs, Rudy missing work for a baby, the WNBA chartering flights, and harmonies!

    Civics 101 | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 63:57


    Aaron Edwards (frmly All Caps, currently the Uncle Show) joins the pod to talk about the downfall of the Suns, the rise of the NBA Silly Economy, the debate of who has the sauce, and more!

    Show Girls | Help Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 76:45


    Juju Gotti joins the show to TALK! We cover Embiid's eye, NBA divorce drama, playoff stuff, pickle juice, preachers, old TV shows, and self love!

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