Crull Me Maybe

On this episode of Crull Me Maybe, Kelly Crull sits down with Elise Menaker of the Marquee Sports Network for an honest and inspiring conversation about baseball, broadcasting, and the journey that led her to covering the Chicago Cubs. Before the Cubs head to Atlanta for a huge series against the Atlanta Braves, Elise breaks down:⚾ Why the Cubs are one of baseball’s hottest teams⚾ How injuries haven’t slowed them down⚾ The impact of Dansby Swanson in Chicago⚾ The growth of Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs’ young core⚾ Why defense and clubhouse culture are fueling wins Then the conversation shifts into Elise’s personal story — from playing softball at Cornell University and professionally in Sweden to discovering her passion for sports broadcasting after thinking she wanted to become a fashion designer. This episode dives into:🎙️ Trusting the process in your career🎙️ The lessons sports teach about pressure and resilience🎙️ How tennis and softball shaped Elise’s mindset🎙️ The realities of breaking into sports media🎙️ Why the journey matters as much as the destination If you love baseball, broadcasting, or stories about chasing big dreams, this episode is for you. Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite part of the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS Sports host and NFL/WNBA sideline reporter Tiffany Blackmon joins Crawl Me Maybe to break down her incredible journey from grinding in small markets to the national stage. From shooting her own highlights in Louisiana to battling layoffs and breaking through at the NFL Network, Tiffany shares the real story behind making it in sports media — including the setbacks, the grind, and the moment everything changed. We also dive into: Her path from Georgia State University to national TV Lessons from growing up in an NFL family The reality of “offseason” life in sports media Advice for aspiring broadcasters trying to break inSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.