Coco Gauff Shuts Down Critics, Azzi and Paige Reunite, and Hudson Williams’ Peloton Play

Coco Gauff sported her natural hair in a recent ad for Miu Miu and the internet showed us why we can’t have nice things. The no. 3 ranked tennis player shut down criticism about her appearance and more importantly, to encourage young Black girls to embrace their natural hair. Meanwhile, the WNBA rolled out its orange carpet for the 2026 draft, and this year’s draftees showed up and showed out on one of the biggest nights of their lives.

In this episode, we also cover:

- Propaganda we’re falling for, AKA Hudson Williams’ Peloton ad
- Well Played friends of the pod who showed up to Coachella
- The Australian runner who beat Usain Bolt’s 20-year record in the 200m sprint
- The shocking pay difference between the 2025 and 2026 WNBA draft class, thanks to the league’s new CBA
- A self-indulgent recap of the Alix Earle and Alex Cooper beef

Send It:

- Gout Gout, the new Usain Bolt?: sports.yahoo.com/olympics/article/australian-sprinter-gout-gout-breaks-under-20-record-with-blazing-200m-time-surpassing-legendary-olympian-usain-bolt-184411317.html
- Pope Leo balls out with Harlem Globetrotters: youtube.com/watch
- Laufey, Hudson Williams, and the Council of Wasia: youtube.com/watch
- This couple at the Pacers game is all of us: threads.com/@thedankbrew/post/DW__SuSEZJE
- Plus, when Shaq offered to buy their engagement ring: youtube.com/watch

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & Tired Vibes
02:12 - Blake’s WNBA Draft Recap
06:40 - Coachella Headliners & Justin Bieber’s Emotional Set
09:44 - Athletes at Coachella: Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers, and More
10:06 - Lewis Hamilton & Kim Kardashian Desert Sighting
10:30 - Caleb Williams & The Kardashian Kurse Rumors
12:09 - WNBA Orange Carpet: Fashion, Nails, and Business Moves
15:33 - The Azzi Fudd & Paige Bueckers "Reunion" Speculation
22:28 - Coco Gauff’s Powerful Response to Hair Critics
26:38 - Rory McIlroy’s Back-to-Back Masters Victory
30:19 - Defending Influencer Jenna Sims at Augusta
32:00 - The Harlem Globetrotters Teach the Pope a Trick
33:31 - Hudson Williams’ Viral Peloton Appearance
34:39 - The "Council of Wasians" in Laufey's Music Video
36:19 - Gout Gout Breaks Usain Bolt’s Long-Standing Record
41:04 - Alex Earle vs. Alex Cooper: The Unwell Network Feud Explainer

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