Overview

• Last week The Sports Gossip Show released an episode disclosing that Hudson cold-called hosts, identifying herself as “the president of your universe,” and participated in follow-up FaceTime and text exchanges.
• Hosts characterized Hudson’s calls as emotionally charged, describing segments as “word salad” and noting her oscillating tone.
• An in-person interview that Hudson offered to undertake in New York was canceled on the day it was to occur after she reacted to additional podcast coverage.
• On August 11, Hudson reshared an Instagram story by @sportslawheather that labeled the podcast’s portrayal of her interactions “disappointing.”
• The episode and Hudson’s public rebuttal have renewed focus on her attempts to shape coverage of her ticipMaine USA participation and relationship with Bill Belichick.