An unexpected online back-and-forth between former first lady Michelle Obama , 61, and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith , 57, has become a trending topic.

Obama brought up Smith during a recent episode of her “IMO” podcast, which is co-hosted by Michelle’s brother, ex-college basketball coach Craig Robinson.

Fellow podcasters Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers appeared on “IMO” with the siblings as guests. The conversation included Obama explaining her appreciation for reality television shows, like the popular “Real Housewives” franchise on the Bravo network.

“They think that sports is better reality TV. I was like, it’s the same thing,” Obama said, referring to debates over content she has had with Robinson and her husband, former President Barack Obama.

She added, “If I listen to ESPN for

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