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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I'll be listening to it' – Stephen Curry's shoutout for Azzi Fudd's podcast turns heads
Azzi Fudd is all set to step into a new world of podcasting where she will be telling tales ranging from how it all started to her NCAA championship journey. Much to her surprise, she withdrew a stunning reaction from one of the best in the sport, Steph Curry, after she announced her latest footstep. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Azzi Jazlyn Fudd has been turning heads with her performances in the NCAA circuit and is being deemed as the next big thing to come out of the Big East Conference. Rated #1 in the class of 2021 by ESPN, Fudd has already shown the world what she is capable of, while also being an asset to the USA youth teams. Fudd is all set to sprinkle her stardust now in the world of podcasting. Steph Curry will be listening to what Azzi Fudd has to say Azzi Fudd announced her new podcast on Friday called 'Fudd Around and Find Out' which will be co-produced by Steph Curry and Erick Peyton. This was the latest addition to a growing list of women podcasters under iHeart Women's Sports, which recently marked its one-year anniversary. The UConn superstar is all set to let the fans sneak a peek into the gruelling journey which she has undertaken over the years. iHeart released a statement announcing the introduction of the podcast, underscoring that it will shed light on Fudd's incredible journey to date. Fudd herself was part of the introduction, revealing the topics she will discuss. However, much to her surprise, Steph Curry gave her a shoutout, which could prove to be a massive catalyst for her podcasting journey. Hyping up the introduction, the Golden State Warriors point guard, Steph Curry, took to Instagram. He posted a story, sharing the introductory post, adding a caption which said, 'New podcast @azzi35 Best believe I'll be listening! Check it out, 8/7'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While appearing on the introduction, Fudd said, 'This podcast is a space where I can bring my full self—athlete, storyteller, budding entrepreneur and fan of the game—and highlight the voices that deserve to be heard. Whether we're talking hoops, culture, business or life beyond the court, I want every episode to feel real and empowering.' Curry and Peyton further added that Azzi Fudd has always been a charismatic personality and all the hard work that she has put in, deserves to see the light of the day. Both Curry and Peyton said that Fudd had the 'charisma, authenticity and fearless spirit' to motivate people, particularly all those women who nurture a dream. Azzi Fudd and Steph Curry go a long way back Fudd and Curry don't share a newfound friendship. It all started back in 2018 when then 15-year-old Fudd joined Curry's basketball camp called the SC30 in Oakland. However, things didn't really go smoothly for Fudd as the following year saw her suffering a torn ACL and an MCL in her right knee. Despite her injuries, she ensured the fact that she continued taking part in the camp, a bold move which actually did pay handsome dividends. Curry always supported Fudd, with one of his biggest moves being him wearing Fudd's UConn jersey to a post-game interview on the occasion of the latter turning 20. It was a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Steph dropped 40 points, almost single-handedly propelling his team to a staggering win. Curry said in that post-match interview, 'Wanted to shout her out. Basketball is basketball, and continuing to do our part to shine a light and celebrate those women who are doing amazing things on the court." With the latest podcast all set to be launched, the Fudd-Curry friendship will find a new dimension. Curry has always been appreciative of what Fudd has done in her NCAA career and now the entire world will get to know it firsthand. FAQ's: Who is Azzi Fudd? Azzi Jazlyn Fudd is a standout American college basketball guard, plying her trade for the UConn Huskies in the Big East Conference. When is her podcast dropping? Fudd's new podcast, called 'Fudd Around and Find Out' will be released on August 7th, 2025. What to expect from Azzi's podcast? Azzi will be self-hosting the podcast, sharing tales of her basketball journey while giving an in-depth insight to the prevailing basketball culture. Also read:
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
UConn's Azzi Fudd partners with Steph Curry production for new podcast
Azzi Fudd, a star player for the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, 2025 NCAA champions, joins the iHeart Women's Sports podcast and will launch her own podcast titled "Fudd Around and Find Out." iHeart Women's Sports is the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports, offering a unique perspective and insights. They have partnered with Fudd to co-produce a podcast in collaboration with Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton's Unanimous Media, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the platform. iHeart Women's Sports, with its unique focus, averages 89 million monthly listeners across nearly 500 broadcast radio stations. 'I think we can safely say that women's sports is not just having a moment, but rather is on a now-undeniable trajectory that has been building for years. One year ago we launched iHeart Women's Sports knowing that fans were eager to feel more connected to their favorite players, teams and even other fans, and we are continuing to drive that progress forward,' said Jessie Katz, Head of iHeart Women's Sports said in a press release. 'We're excited to celebrate this incredible milestone and introduce even more shows to our roster this year.' Fudd, with her unique perspective as a star player and a woman in sports, will host the podcast herself. She has expressed her hope to inspire listeners while providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the sports world. "I'm beyond excited to deepen my relationship with Stephen Curry and Unanimous Media as we launch 'Fudd Around And Find Out' with iHeart Women's Sports,' Azzi Fudd said in a press release. 'This podcast is a space where I can bring my full self—athlete, storyteller, budding entrepreneur and fan of the game—and highlight the voices that deserve to be heard. Whether we're talking hoops, culture, business or life beyond the court, I want every episode to feel real and empowering. This has been a dream in the making and I truly can't wait for the world to… 'Fudd Around And Find Out.'" The first episode of "Fudd Around And Find Out" is set to be released in early August. More: Caitlin Clark became a legend at Iowa. Muffet McGraw, Notre Dame almost changed history Who is Azzi Fudd? Azzi Fudd is a senior on the UConn women's basketball team and was part of the 2025 national championship team. Throughout her time at UConn, Fudd has faced several injuries that sidelined her, including an ACL injury during her junior year that ended her season. Fudd made a strong comeback in her senior year, averaging 13.6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Her outstanding performance helped UConn defeat South Carolina for the title, earning her the NCAA Women's Basketball Most Outstanding Player award. Fudd announced earlier this year that she will return to UConn for a final season to allow her to "work on everything I need to work on" and elevate her game to the next level.
