New Basketball Podcast Launch
Indiana Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham Launches New Basketball Podcast With Trainer Drew Hanlen
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Cunningham said she contacted Drew Hanlen for help after beginning the season shooting 26% from three-point range; she now ranks third in the WNBA in three-point percentage.
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The first episode is also set to discuss Fever rookie Olivia Miles, alongside Caitlin Clark and Cunningham’s ideas about what she would do as WNBA commissioner.
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West Wilson criticized the transgender-athlete debate as a largely manufactured threat, saying, “Transgender athletes in American sports is such a borderline non-existent issue,” and arguing that continued coverage isolates transgender people.
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“Show Me Something” debuted on July 30, 2025, and its final episode was posted on July 1, 2026, shortly before Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes drew widespread attention.
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The new podcast’s announcement described Hanlen as a “world renowned basketball trainer,” and Cunningham promoted the return on Instagram by writing, “The podcast is back babyyyy.”
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has launched "No Hesitation," a new weekly basketball podcast featuring trainer Drew Hanlen on The Volume network. The Big Lead reported that the show replaces her former podcast "Show Me Something," which she hosted with longtime friend West Wilson, though the previous program's feed and social channels remain active with old episodes still available.
The new podcast will focus on WNBA and NBA analysis, including coverage of Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and behind-the-scenes basketball stories. HerSportsNation noted that Cunningham had taken a three-month hiatus before returning to podcasting with this rebranded show.
Cunningham Sought Hanlen's Help With Her Three-Point Shot
Cunningham reached out to Drew Hanlen early in the 2025 season after struggling from beyond the arc. She was shooting just 26% from three-point range when she contacted the world-renowned trainer for assistance. The work paid off quickly.
Cunningham now ranks third in the WNBA in three-point percentage, a dramatic improvement that demonstrates how player development can transform a season. Her decision to add Hanlen as a co-host reflects the trainer's direct impact on her game and makes him a natural fit for discussing basketball technique and player growth.
West Wilson Criticized the Transgender-Athlete Debate as "Borderline Non-Existent"
West Wilson, Cunningham's former co-host, pushed back against coverage of transgender athletes in sports. The Pink News reported that Wilson called the issue "such a borderline non-existent issue" in American sports and criticized continued media focus on the debate.
Wilson argued that extensive coverage of transgender athletes isolates and harms transgender people overall. His comments came after Cunningham had expressed opposition to transgender women competing in the WNBA, drawing significant public attention to both hosts' views on the subject.
The Transition Followed Months of Planning, Not Recent Conflict
The Volume and Front Office Sports both reported that the podcast reformatting had been planned for months before the announcement. The previous deal with West Wilson had expired, making the transition a business decision rather than a response to recent controversy.
"Show Me Something" debuted on July 30, 2025, and posted its final episode on July 1, 2026. The timing placed the shift shortly before Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes gained widespread attention, though the companies involved maintained that scheduling drove the change.
Cunningham Eyes Player Facilities and Communication for Next Commissioner
In discussions for the new podcast, Cunningham outlined priorities for whoever becomes the next WNBA commissioner after Cathy Engelbert's planned retirement after the 2026 season. She emphasized that professional practice facilities should become a league standard and non-negotiable investment.
Cunningham also stressed the importance of continuous communication between the commissioner and players on league decisions. The Indiana Fever currently sit at 26-14 and have already secured a playoff berth, giving Cunningham a platform to shape conversations about where the league should head next.
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