In case you’ve been living under a rock (or not binge-watching Angel Reese’s Unapologetically podcast), let’s get you up to speed: Caitlin Clark has been dominating the conversation—and we’re not just talking about basketball. On the latest episode, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal dropped by, and guess who made a guest appearance in spirit? That’s right, Caitlin Clark. Again.
While Reese’s podcast is technically about her, it seems Clark’s name has somehow become a staple. The moment Shaq compared Clark to Steph Curry, it sent some WNBA fans into an eye-roll spiral, especially after realizing this was the fourth time Clark’s been brought up on Reese’s show. One fan even joked, “Six straight pods talking Caitlin.” Ok, maybe a slight exaggeration, but point taken.
The Caitlin Clark Chronicles: Coming Soon to Every Podcast Near You?
Shaq, never one to mince words, compared Clark to Curry, calling her the WNBA’s “baby-faced assassin,” and highlighting how she’s deadly from the logo. Even Reese had to concede Clark’s shooting range could put some NBA players on notice. But it didn’t take long for fans to pile on, with one quipping, “Welcome back to the Caitlin Clark Show, I’m your host Angel Reese!”
This running gag isn’t lost on the fans, who can’t help but wonder if Reese’s podcast has an unofficial co-producer named Caitlin. One fan joked, “CC should be paid at this point,” while another hilariously suggested, “On the low, I think CC is in the background producing the show.”
Shaq’s Confession: From Clark Hater to Clark Appreciator
In a moment of honesty, Shaq admitted that he once wasn’t a fan of Clark—because, of course, he had to back his fellow LSU alum, Angel Reese. But even the Big Diesel couldn’t deny Clark’s talent for long. “She’s doing stuff we’ve never seen before,” Shaq admitted, almost in awe. “I was a hater…but I’ve never seen anyone consistently do what she does.”
And if anyone could sense the awkward tension, it was the fans. One chimed in, “Basically Shaq was telling Reese that Caitlin Clark is better…to her face.” Ouch. Another fan noticed Reese wasn’t exactly thrilled to hear Clark being praised yet again, saying, “You could totally tell Angel was NOT about this and wanted him to stop talking.”
Caitlin Clark: The Unintentional Star of Angel Reese’s Podcast
Despite Reese’s best efforts to make her show about… well, herself, it seems Caitlin Clark is the unshakable guest that keeps stealing the spotlight—even when she’s not there. Whether Shaq’s praise of Clark rubbed Reese the wrong way or not, one thing’s for sure: fans are loving the Caitlin Clark commentary, even if they’re poking fun at how frequently it comes up.
With Reese snagging major deals like her NIL contract with Reebok (courtesy of Shaq), and Clark being praised as the WNBA’s Steph Curry, the two rookies are clearly taking over the world—whether they like it or not.
So, is this the Caitlin Clark show? Well, it might just be, but don’t worry, Angel—you’re still the host.