Fudd Around And Find Out

Azzi and Ashanti sit down in Chris Brickley’s gym with the trainer who has worked with Azzi since high school and went from a $300-a-week Knicks intern to Carmelo Anthony’s full-time trainer. Chris explains why he called Azzi the future No. 1 pick a year before the draft, and why he thinks her mom, Katie Fudd, should be a shooting coach in the NBA or WNBA. Azzi also looks back on the workout at his gym before her 17-point third quarter against the Liberty.

Then it’s Fudd and Games with a Report Card graded by Chris, including an F in trash talking, plus a bit about Azzi’s text response time and What the Fudd of the Week.

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Azzi and Ashanti open with fan reactions to the first round of voice memos, then play a new batch. One fan needs help convincing her parents to take her to a Dallas Wings game, and Azzi's former teammate and friend Kelis Fisher sends a hilarious voice memo of her own.

Then Katie and Tim Fudd return to trade AAU tournament stories, including a knee scooter flip at Boo Williams and a bench chair that collapsed in Tennessee. They also lay out their Thanksgiving plans, including an invite for Ashanti. Fudd and Games brings the new Parent Report Card, where they grade Azzi, a round of What’s Scarier, and What the Fudd of the Week.

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Azzi is finally home for a few days, and she and Ashanti catch up on a whole lot of travel. First up is Jordan Brand’s Space Jam 30th anniversary event in LA, where Azzi meets Aleali May and Travis Scott, shares a panel with Anthony Anderson, and tells the story of the Space Jam 11s, her first pair of Jordans.

She also gives a rehab update after her first week back shooting, surprises Inês Bettencourt at Gonzaga in Spokane, and shares her Huskies of Honor news ahead of UConn’s Nov. 8 game against Iowa. Then it’s Fudd and Games, where they draft Tune Squads to take on the Monstars and Ashanti drafts Azzi whether she likes it or not!

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Spooky season is officially here, and Azzi and Ashanti catch up on Halloween costume plans, favorite fall foods, and a homemade pumpkin bread that didn’t last a full day.

Then, it's all Fudd and Games. Ashanti announces she is not a riddles girl, then solves the 500-point riddle anyway. There’s also a Paige Bueckers popcorn bucket question and a push to get Sydney Colson on for a crossover episode.

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Azzi catches Ashanti up on New York Fashion Week, where her knee recovery is at, and what it was like getting back to Dallas after time away. Plus, she admits she's sitting on months of unposted TikTok drafts from her old phone.

Then it's fan call time: listener questions on encouraging young athletes, navigating your 20s, and healthy eating, before they close out by ranking fan-submitted What The Fudds from S tier to F.

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Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore pulls up this week, someone Azzi's known since they played against each other at FIBA U17s. Georgia gets into tearing her ACL last year, how much harder the rehab was mentally than she expected, and the pressure she kept putting on herself through it. There's also the Russell Westbrook-designed fit she wore on draft night, and the story behind Azzi wearing her jersey. Then it's DMV trivia, Georgia setting the record straight to Ashanti on her allegiance to Team Australia, and another What the Fudd of the Week to close it out.

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First recording in months, and there's a lot to get through. Azzi and Ashanti catch up on Azzi's rookie season, her WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, and where she's at with her recent procedure and rehab.
Then Katie, Tim, and Jose Fudd pull up for a talk about Azzi's 10th annual basketball camp, some new (and hilarious) childhood stories, a round of Fudd and Games, and the return of What the Fudd of the Week.

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Catch Azzi, Ashanti, and the whole Fudd family this Friday and every Friday, on Fudd Around and Find Out wherever you get your podcasts.

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This week, Azzi and Ashanti say goodbye to season 1 of FAFO with a look back on some of the best segments of the year. From talking shooting with Stephen Curry to learning how to slide into the DMs with the Studbudz, re-live some of the show’s favorite moments.

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This week, Ashanti is joined by ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike for a huge FAFO announcement. Ashanti and Chiney talk about the perks of playing oversees, how much women’s sports leagues have grown into the spotlight, and whether or not Ashanti is secretly an Ogwumike sister.

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Azzi and Ashanti are back for Part 2 of their fan AMA. The duo reflects on their first impressions of each other, dream vacations, favorite books, and the habits that help them stay grounded through a busy season. Azzi opens up about her faith, journaling, gratitude practices, and adjusting to the rhythm of life as a WNBA rookie, while Ashanti shares lessons on family, career, and staying true to yourself.

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On this very special FAFO bonus episode, Azzi and Ashanti blaze a trail into a true podcasting first. They are joined by the one and only Geico Gecko for an in depth interview about who’s underneath the scales.

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This week, Azzi and Ashanti hand the show over to the fans for a special AMA episode. From rookie life in the WNBA to life in Dallas, the duo answers your questions about everything happening on and off the court.

Azzi reflects on her most surreal “I made it” moments so far, what it was like leaving UConn after five unforgettable years, adjusting to life as a rookie, the cities she’s most excited to visit during her first WNBA season and more!

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This week, Ashanti sits down with the man who helped shape Azzi’s game from the very beginning—her dad, Tim Fudd. From coaching a young Azzi in the DMV to watching her light up the New York Liberty as a rookie, Tim shares stories, emotions, and behind-the-scenes moments from the journey to the WNBA.

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This week, Ashanti is joined by a fan-favorite guest while Azzi locks in for the season—her brother, Jose Fudd. From helping move Azzi into her Dallas apartment to accidentally destroying her TV during the process, Jose gives listeners an unfiltered behind-the-scenes look at the chaos of the Fudd family road trip.

The two also talk about Azzi’s transition from college basketball to the WNBA and what it’s been like watching her grow into this new chapter. Jose shares stories from attending the Wings’ season opener, traveling with the family, and seeing firsthand just how much the women’s game has evolved.

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This week on Fudd Around and Find Out, Azzi and Ashanti are joined by none other than four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest shooters of all time, Stephen Curry. Stephen and Azzi reflect on the relationship they’ve built since her very first Curry Camp invite back in 2018—and how that moment helped shape Azzi’s basketball journey.

Stephen opens up about what stood out to him about Azzi from day one, why he believed in her so early, and the qualities that separate great players from everyone else. The two also dive deep into shooting mechanics, confidence, training routines, rookie year lessons, leadership, and the mental side of becoming a pro. Plus, Stephen shares stories from his NBA Draft night, early struggles in Golden State, and the veterans who helped shape him into the leader he is today.

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This week on Fudd Around and Find Out, Azzi and Ashanti are joined by a very special guest: three-time WNBA champion and certified vet Alysha Clark. Alysha reflects on what it was like entering the league surrounded by legends like Sue Bird, Lauren Jackson, and Tina Thompson, shares the biggest changes she’s seen across her WNBA career, and opens up about her role helping negotiate the league’s new CBA. She also talks about her love of cooking, favorite food cities, and why pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza—much to Ashanti’s disappointment.

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This week Azzi and Ashanti are back with more from Azzi’s early days in Dallas—diving into rookie life, new routines, and the little moments that make the transition feel real. They talk team chemistry, strong DMV ties in Dallas, and the surreal shift from fan-girling over players to becoming their teammate—all while navigating the day-to-day of starting fresh in the league

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This week Azzi and Ashanti break down Azzi’s first few days in the WNBA after a whirlwind draft week. From early-morning media appearances to landing in Dallas and jumping straight into training camp, Azzi shares what it’s really like adjusting to life as a rookie—on and off the court.

They talk first impressions of teammates and coaches, the intensity of pro practices, and the surreal shift from college star to starting over in a brand-new system.

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Azzi and Ashanti are back — and this time, it’s official: Azzi is the #1 overall pick. The two recap draft night in real time, from the nerves of waiting to hear her name called to the moment everything changed and the reality of going pro set in.

Azzi walks through the full draft weekend experience — workouts, nonstop meetings, media days, and the behind-the-scenes chaos of pulling together multiple looks (including a last-minute dress change under the bleachers just minutes before the draft). She also shares what it was like bonding with other draftees, getting advice from W vets, and stepping into a completely new chapter with the Dallas Wings.

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