More Than a Season
by Ashley Cramer and Brittany Labbe
Welcome to More Than a Season Podcast! Here we dive into being a significant other in the sports industry! Ashley and Brittany, hosts of MTS Podcast, interview men and women across all sports and levels. Whether you’re a coach’s wife, or girlfriend, an athlete’s wife, or girlfriend, or just enjoy talking about sports...you are welcome here! Want an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at what the support system experiences, but no one discusses? Then tune in every Wednesday as we expose the struggles and stereotypes of this industry and provide tips and tricks to make this lifestyle a little easier!
Episodes
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Sports Made Simple
In this episode, we sit down with Jahmir Jordan, better known as Papa Rooty, the "sports translation coach" who has gone viral breaking down football in simple, funny terms. He shares how a granddad's nickname became his brand and how a few videos turned into a community of football wives,...
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Life Updates: Moving, Motherhood & What’s Next
Ashley and Brittany catch up on their recent life changes, including moving to Texas, pregnancy stories, and navigating social dynamics in the sports industry. They share personal insights, experiences, and advice for listeners in similar seasons of life. We also talk about: Life changes and…
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Life & Work in College Football
In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Woodruff, TCU’s Director of Football Operations and the wife of Tyler Olker, Assistant General Manager of TCU Football. Sarah gives us a behind-the-scenes look at life inside the fast-paced world of college football and what it takes to balance a demanding...
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Look Good, Feel Good
We sit down with Lakeya Collins, a mom, basketball fashionista, and wife to Brian Collins of the Memphis Grizzlies. Lakeya shares her journey of navigating life in the basketball world while embracing her love for fashion and finding her own identity within the sports industry. From the…
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College Football’s Biggest Stage
We sit down with Danielle Srofe, a mom of two, dental hygienist, and wife to John Srofe, Director of College Scouting at Indiana University. Danielle shares her journey of becoming a football coach's wife while continuing to pursue her own career through moves, transitions, and the uncertainty…
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Navigating the Hard
This episode is all about the mid-season meltdown, when expectations don’t match reality, and you're stuck wondering, why does this part feel so hard? We open up about navigating the struggles of not being where you thought you’d be at this point in the season, learning how to enjoy the journey...
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Leaning on Others
We sit down with Brittany Odom, a dedicated pediatrician and wife to Clifton Odom, Special Teams Coordinator at Mississippi State University. Brittany shares her journey of navigating a demanding medical career while supporting her husband in the fast-paced world of college football. Together, we...
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Being Inclusive in the Sports Industry
We are back on the mic and answering questions from our audience about the best and hardest parts of the sports industry. We chat about how to be fulfilled within the sports industry and how unique this position is that we are all in as significant others. We also talk about: Discussing your...
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The Only Thing Stopping You is Yourself
We sit down with Rachel Willingham, wife to Nathaniel Willingham, Assistant Linebackers Coach for the New York Jets. We chat about the highs and lows of balancing your personal dreams while supporting those you love, and how it’s never too late to pursue what truly brings meaning to your life. We...
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Always on the Move
We sit down with Jackie Gendron, wife to Miles Gendron, a retired Professional Hockey Player. We chat about life as a new mom, staying grounded amongst the chaos and deciding to retire in the sports industry. We also talk about: Moving the middle of a season Moving to another country Being a...
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Trusting in the Timing
We sit down with Noel Gonzales, wife to Paul Gonzales, Defensive Backs Football Coach at Baylor University. We chat about long-distance relationships, big moves, and balancing careers, football and family life. We also talk about: Moving with little ones Trusting the timing Making a big move...
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We're Back!
We're back!! We missed you, but we're finally back on the mic with a brand new episode filling you in on what we have been up to! We chat about motherhood, recruiting, and inclusivity within the sports industry! We also talk about: Postpartum anxiety Recruiting while solo parenting The waiting...
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Encore: Shifting Your Mindset and Embracing Life's Transitions
Enjoy this encore episode and stay tuned for the end of the episode for an update on what has changed with Ashley! Ever wondered what a life coach does, or what you have to do to be an MLB Broadcaster? In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Levering as she dives into being a transitional life...
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Work-Life Balance
We sit down with Ashley Hendrix Jirgl, wife to Ryan Jirgl, Co-Defensive Coordinator at Long Island University. We chat about long distance marriage, being a female in the sports industry and the struggles of the sports industry. We also talk about: Working and leaving the NFL Long distance...
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Being Independent
We're back with our mid-season check-in episode! We chat about what we have been up to, being independent during season, and what we are looking forward to. We also talk about: Flying solo with a baby Taking care of your car and maintenance tasks by yourself Struggles of the season so far…
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Checking Intentions
We catch back up with Camai Mazzulla, wife to Joe Mazzulla, Head Coach for the Boston Celtics. We chat about their transition into the Head Coach role and winning an NBA Championship. We also talk about: Good outweighing the bad Having a tight-knit family unit Making time for each other Blocking...
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Dance & NFL Life
We sit down with Melanie Wilking Ekeler, professional dancer, choreographer and social media content creator. Melanie is also the wife to Austin Ekeler, running back for the Washington Commanders. We chat about her dancing career, sacrificing for your significant other and creating a community in...
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Born to Sparkle
We sit down with Lexie Appleby, Breast Cancer Survivor and wife to Austin Appleby, Wide Receiver Coach at UAB. We chat about getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age, embracing where you are and trusting in a bigger plan. We also talk about: Moving and finding new resources Long…
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Piece by Piece
We sit down with Dana Theobald, artist and woodwork creator of the Eras Tour Stadiums and Sports Stadiums around the world. We chat about what it takes to become and entrepreneur and follow your passions wherever that may lead you. We also talk about: Learning from sports Diving all in to…
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Encore: Looking at the Bigger Picture
In this Encore Episode, Ashley and Brittany sit down with Beth Yenser who is wife to Zach Yenser. Beth gives us an overview of the ups and downs that comes with this crazy journey. She speaks on the importance of having faith and keeping a positive perspective with this lifestyle! This is one you...
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Diving All In
We sit down with Katrina Fernandez, social media influencer and wife of Henry Fernandez, Safeties Coach at New Mexico State. We chat about how to balance being a mom with four kiddos, a social media career and supporting her husband in the sports industry. We also talk about: Diving into your...
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We're All In This Together
We sit down with Arrion McLean wife of Mikhail McLean, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Kentucky. We dive into building your family up, expanding your community and growing up within the sports industry. We also talk about: Dealing with trauma Communicating your emotions The importance of...
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Finding Yourself in the Sports Industry
Your hosts are back with an episode that dives into the challenges and triumphs of being in the sports industry. Ashley and Brittany chat about the importance of growth within our relationships, the most rewarding part of being a significant other and avoiding bitterness and resentment. We also...
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Football and Family
We sit down with Kelsey Curry, Assistant Athletic Director - Annual Fund at Montana State. She chats about what it is like to have worked in the football industry with her husband, Jeremy Curry, Head Football Coach at Belgrade High School. Kelsey dives into why and how they have bounced around…
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Communication in Football
We sit down with Katy Lonergan, Associate Athletic Director - Strategic and Football Communications and Advisor to the Head Football Coach at Notre Dame. Katy gives us the inside scoop on being involved in the strategic side of football. We also talk about: Challenges of her job How to ensure the...
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Improvise, Adapt & Overcome in the Sports Industry
We sit down with Alexis Shanbour online coach and wife to Quinn Shanbour, Offensive Coordinator at IMG Academy. Alexis chats about what it takes to be a significant other in the coaching industry. She dives into her tips and experience raising two little ones and creating her own identity. We…
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Life's Big Changes
We're back with a brand new episode filling you in on life's big changes and how our spring has gone so far. We also chat about our collaboration with the Big Man Foundation. You can find a link below to the episode with Casey, the founder of the Big Man Foundation. We also talk about…
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Growing up a Coach's Kid
We sit down with Grace Kelly, daughter to LSU Head Football Coach, Brian Kelly. Grace chats about what it is like growing up as a coach's kid. We also talk about: Transition Being independent Important tips for raising your kids in the sports industry The sports community Ignoring the noise And…
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Feeling Settled and Building a Community
We sit down with Elizabeth Herremans the owner of Birds Nesting PHL and wife to Todd Herremans, former NFL player. Elizabeth chats about their time in the NFL and the transition from playing, to retiring, to owning her own company, Birds Nesting PHL. We also talk about: Finding your community...
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New Year, Same Us
We're back with a brand new episode filling you in on what we have been up to! We chat about our lessons learned from this past season and what we are looking forward to this year. We also talk about: Our in-person event Being pregnant in the sports industry Lessons learned from this last season...
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Finding Housing in the Sports Industry
We sit down with Clubbie owners, Jordan and Clinton. Clubbie is a company that provides short term housing rentals for professional athletes, coaches, and beyond! They talk about what it takes to build a company from the ground up and how they can help families and athletes to take away the...
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Raising Four Boys
We sit down with Amy White who is an entrepreneur and the ultimate sports mom. Amy gives us all the details on what it is like to raise four boys and one girl in the sports world. She talks about life as a mom and gives great parenting advice! We also talk about: The recruiting process from a...
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The World of Golf
We sit down with Mikala Long, wife to Jace Long, Associate Head Men's Golf Coach at Marquette University. Mikala gives us all the details on the golf industry. She talks about the difference between being a player's significant other and coach's significant other and even fills us in on some golf...
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A New Season in a New Location
This episode is all about our summer travels and fall football camp so far! We are excited to be back to regularly scheduled episodes this fall. We also chat about: Learning lessons from past seasons Adjusting to a new location and schedule Communicating with your significant other during season...
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Life in the NAIA
We sit down with Alexis Blankenship, wife to Kyle Blankenship, Head Men's Basketball Coach at LSU-Shreveport. Alexis talks about life in the NAIA with three little ones. She talks about the life that we sometimes wish for but also realizing that the grass isn't always greener. We also talk about:...
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From Coach to Athletic Director
We sit down with Morgan Mynatt, wife to Dustin Mynatt, Athletic Director at Gibbs High School. Morgan talks about the transition from a Coach's Wife to an Athletic Director's wife and all of the challenges and triumphs along the way. We also talk about: Getting fired or resigning in the sports...
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Retirement After Sports
We sit down with Viviana Venters, interior designer and wife to Jonny Venters, former MLB player. Viviana lays it all out there and talks about the ups and downs throughout their baseball journey. We also talk about: Retiring from the MLB Having kids in the sports industry Staying true to…
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Settling in to a New Routine
Spring season is almost over..but football never stops! Check out this spring update episode to see what Ashley and Brittany have been up to in their new football chapters. We chat about: What this new football experience is like Getting settled in a new neighborhood Funny stories about the new...
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Giving Yourself Grace
We sit down with McCall Dulkys, interior designer and wife to Deividas Dulkys, Basketball Player Development for the Sacramento Kings. McCall talks about the transition from working in the sports industry to being married to the sports industry. We also talk about: Basketball in Europe Having…
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Trusting the Bigger Plan
We sit down with Kim Adams, pilates instructor and wife to Matt Adams, baseball player for the Washington Nationals. Kim talks about the transition from working in the sports industry to being married to the sports industry. We also talk about: Women in the sports industry Pilates and sports How...
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A Brand New Chapter
We're back, baby! We have endured so much change in the past three months and we are breaking it all down for you. We are ready to continue on this amazing podcast journey from our new teams and locations! We chat about: Moving and the struggles we each faced Having a full time job while moving…
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Long Distance Marriage
We sit down with Skylar Eppler who is the wife to Shelton Eppler, Fundidores football player. Skylar talks about what it is like to be married while living long distance and all of the crazy things this football life has brought them. We also talk about: Being independent Following your own…
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A World Series Championship & A Wedding
We sit down with Jessica Stanek, wife to MLB Pitcher for the Houston Astros, Ryne Stanek, to talk about all things baseball. She gives us the run down on her two trips to the World Series and being a new mom with a new organization. We also talk about: How they met Tips for traveling with a…
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My Daddy is a Football Coach
We sit down with Colleen Thomas, mom, author and wife to Brandon Thomas, Graduate Assistant Football Coach for Clemson University. We chat about what it was like going from a player's significant other in college to the NFL to a coach's significant other in high school and now in college. We also...
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The Coaching Life
We sit down with Kaitlyn Culwell, high school coach & teacher and significant other to Tate Whitten, Wide Receivers Football Coach for Tarleton State University. We chat about what it was like being a coach's kid and now a coach's significant other while also being a coach herself. We also talk...
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Finding Community Within Chaos
We sit down with Jayna Williams, Physical Therapist and wife to Donte Williams, Defensive Backs Coach for USC Football. We chat about what it is like to be the constant in the world of unknown while also balancing being a mom, wife and business owner. We also talk about: Transitioning from a...
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Learning & Growing Through Transitions
This episode is just with your favorite hosts...us! We chat about how we are feeling at the end of season and the things we have learned this year. We also talk about: Dealing with transitions Our plan for the future Things we have struggled with Areas of growth this year A mentality that we are...
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Serial Entrepreneur & Life as a Deputy AD Wife
We sit down with Lauren George, owner of Lauren George Fitness and the wife to Eric George, Deputy Athletic Director/CFO at Mississippi State University. We chat about what it is like to be a serial entrepreneur and the significant other to a Deputy AD. We also talk about: Supporting multiple...
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The Big Man Foundation & Helping the Community
We sit down with Casey Kroll who is the CEO of The Big Man Foundation. The Big Man Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity that believes athletic coaches and their families make up and underserved community of very selfless people. We chat about what helping others in the sports industry and...
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More Than Sports
We sit down with Ashley Capel who is a mama, BeautyCounter Leader, School Nurse, and wife to Jason Capel, Assistant Basketball Coach at Pittsburg. We talk all about being a significant other in the basketball industry while raising boys and making time for yourself. We also talk about: Holding...
About this show
Welcome to More Than a Season Podcast! Here we dive into being a significant other in the sports industry! Ashley and Brittany, hosts of MTS Podcast, interview men and women across all sports and levels. Whether you’re a coach’s wife, or girlfriend, an athlete’s wife, or girlfriend, or just enjoy talking about sports...you are welcome here! Want an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at what the support system experiences, but no one discusses? Then tune in every Wednesday as we expose the struggles and stereotypes of this industry and provide tips and tricks to make this lifestyle a little easier!
Hosted by
Ashley Cramer and Brittany Labbe
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