Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock are engaged in a heated feud, with Whitlock questioning the authenticity of claims in Smith's memoir and dubbing him "Stephen A. Myth." In response, Smith launched a fiery 40-minute tirade (starting around the 18:35 mark), accusing Whitlock of lying and burning bridges in his career. Smith used explicit language, called Whitlock a "fat bastard," and claimed Whitlock was jealous of his achievements. He defended his basketball credentials and brought up a 2015 Deadspin article about Whitlock's time at ESPN. Jemele Hill supported Smith's claims, revealing Whitlock's failed attempt to recruit them for The Undefeated. Smith went further, calling Whitlock "worse than a white supremacist," stating he will never work with him under his ESPN contract. Whitlock responded, expressing pity for Smith and comparing himself to beating up a baby seal.