Sophie Cunningham is continuing to make headlines away from basketball, and this time it has nothing to do with points or assists. The Indiana Fever guard recently celebrated a major off-court moment after her podcast "Show Me Something" received two award nominations. The news quickly caught attention among WNBA fans, especially because Cunningham has been growing her image far beyond basketball over the last year.
Podcast Recognition and Fan Support
The Fever star shared the update with fans on social media after the podcast earned nominations for Best Women's Sports Content and Fan's Choice Award for Best Women's Sports Podcast at the Hashtag Sports Awards. Cunningham later reposted the announcement on Instagram and thanked listeners for supporting the show. Her growing media presence comes during an important time in her career as she continues her comeback after missing months with a knee injury suffered last season.
A Personal Milestone During Recovery
For Sophie Cunningham, the latest recognition feels personal because the podcast became a big part of her life while she was away from basketball. The Indiana Fever player had been recovering from a torn medial collateral ligament in her right knee, an injury that kept her sidelined since August last year. During that recovery period, her podcast work started reaching more fans across sports and entertainment.
"Show Me Something," which Cunningham hosts with West Wilson, officially launched in July last year. Since then, the podcast has slowly built a loyal audience online. The show mixes sports conversations with lighter pop culture topics, helping Cunningham connect with people outside the WNBA world too.
Social Media Buzz and Growing Influence
The podcast's official Instagram account shared the award nomination news by writing, "Honored to be nominated for a Hashtag Sports Award. Appreciate all the love and support from the community. We're also up for the Fan's Choice Award, tap in and vote for us, linked in stories." Cunningham quickly reacted in the comments by writing, "Yayyy! Thank you listeners." She also reposted the update on her Instagram stories for her more than 1.4 million followers.
The success of the podcast shows how much Cunningham's popularity has grown over the last year. Her YouTube channel for "Show Me Something" now has more than 46,000 subscribers, giving her a strong platform beyond basketball. Fans have especially enjoyed seeing a different side of the Fever guard away from games and interviews.
On-Court Progress for Indiana Fever
Meanwhile, things are also improving for Cunningham and the Indiana Fever on the court. The team recently defeated the Seattle Storm 89 to 78, moving their record to 2 and 2 this season. Indiana is now preparing for another matchup against the Portland Fire at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. According to the podcast's official Instagram page and team updates shared by the Indiana Fever, Cunningham's confidence appears to be growing again both on and off the court.
