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Sunday Sports Club with Allison Kuch
Life after winning the Super Bowl with guest Brooke Dickerson
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Alison Kuch
The following podcast is a Dear Media Production. What's up, guys? Welcome back to Sunday Sports Club Podcast, a podcast all about sports told by a woman. And that woman is me. Hi, guys. I'm Alison Kuch, host of Sunday Sports Club, and today I am joined by a special guest, Brooke Dickerson. And she's coming off of a high because her husband just won a Super Bowl. Her husband is an all lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles. But as for Brooke, she is a former D1 volleyball player, home improvement DIY, and wife to Eagles alignment Landon Dickerson. So everybody welcome. Brooke. So how long has your husband been in the NFL?
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Brooke Dickerson
He is going into his fifth season, and he's been to two Super Bowls within the five years. That's crazy.
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Alison Kuch
It's so rare to go to a Super bowl, let alone win a Super Bowl. I mean, my husband played seven years. Years, and I think he made it to, like, middle of playoffs, and that is so rare to go. Yeah, two teams go.
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Brooke Dickerson
It's crazy. And he, like, in college, he was at Alabama, so he won a national championship before he was drafted to the NFL. And then his second year in the league went to the super bowl, and now. And then his fourth year in the league went to the Super Bowl. I'm like, Landon, you've had, like, an insane career.
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Alison Kuch
No, that is, like, it's crazy. He's an outlier. I'm like, dang, like, some of us didn't get that same opportunity. Okay, so tell me a little bit about yourself and also how you met your husband.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. So Landon and I have been together for eight years, and I start off with that because we met, like, in college. I played sports. I played beach volleyball at Florida State, and he played football, so.
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Alison Kuch
Beach volleyball?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, beach volleyball.
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Alison Kuch
Oh, my. I can't even walk in the sand.
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Brooke Dickerson
I know. Yeah, it's, like, a very difficult sport now that I'm, like, no longer in, like, my athlete shape. I also have a difficult time walking in the sand.
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Alison Kuch
Exactly. Okay, so two athletes meeting. I've. I've talked to a few girls on here, and it's funny because athletes typically end up with athletes just because you guys have such a rigorous schedule throughout college and there's not really time to, like, socialize outside of that.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, no, it's so true. And I feel like it really prepared me, too, for his schedule in the NFL, because I was very familiar with, like, what it was, being an athlete. And I obviously saw him go through that Florida State and when he was at Alabama. So I think, like, not seeing My God, that's Amber Alert.
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Alison Kuch
I now I feel bad because I just swiped on it. Okay, sorry. You can continue.
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Brooke Dickerson
You're good. But I think, like, you know, obviously when they're in season, during the NFL, you don't see them a lot.
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Alison Kuch
Wait, we just went through an earthquake.
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Brooke Dickerson
What?
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Alison Kuch
Oh, yeah. That was an earthquake. Is everyone okay? I was like. I was like, why is my table shaking? That was a freaking earthquake. Oh, yeah. Okay.
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Brooke Dickerson
Oh, my God. Everything good?
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Alison Kuch
I'm like, am I okay? Okay, yeah, I'm fine now. I'm fine. I was like, wow, I really drink drinks of my energy drink today. Okay, take a step back. You were talking about V, volleyball, college athletes meeting. Sorry, continue.
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Brooke Dickerson
No, it's fine. It's fine. Yeah, I feel like I just, like, understand his schedule as an athlete is kind of all I was saying.
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Alison Kuch
Yeah, it is interesting because college athletes and then the NFL, the schedule can be pretty similar. Like, it is a full time job, like, at all times of the year. I would even go to say that the NFL has a less rigorous schedule than college.
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Brooke Dickerson
Completely agree. Yeah, for sure. I'm like, it's crazy. Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
Like, during, like, when my husband and I were dating in college, he could not take off three days to go on vacation. But in the NFL, you have, like, three months off.
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Brooke Dickerson
Like, the whole off season. Yeah, yeah, I said that when Landon went to the Eagles from Alabama, I'm like, wow, I actually see you more like, Alabama was crazy. Their schedule was insane. And you're right. Like, they don't have an off season, just back into it.
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Alison Kuch
You guys met what year in college?
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Brooke Dickerson
I was a sophomore and he was a freshman.
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Alison Kuch
Okay.
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Brooke Dickerson
So, yeah, we were young babies.
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Alison Kuch
Just babies. Isaac and I met our sophomore year of college as well. And so was it like, love at first sight? Was it quick? Was it like a slow burn?
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Brooke Dickerson
It's funny because when people ask us this question, Landon's like, Landon's answer is always like, I stalked her until she, like, went out with me. But I mean, we had class together, so we would walk to practice from class every day. And that was like. And then he started, like, showing up to all my beach volleyball games, and my parents started asking me, like, who this guy was. And.
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Alison Kuch
And you're like, oh, yeah, he stalks me.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. No, but all along, obviously, like, I liked him and was telling him to come to the things. But it was definitely like a slow burn in the beginning and then, yeah, just kind of like flourish from there. And I can't believe, like, we've been together for almost like eight or nine years, something like that.
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Alison Kuch
Yeah. You guys have a very, like, a similar story to me and Isaac because we met sophomore year of college and then, I mean, now about me and Isaac, I feel old whenever I say how long we spend so long. So how much of a change did the NFL throw into your relationship?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, that's a good question. I think when I moved here, I was having a tough time because I was done playing volleyball. I was moving here for a guy, like, to Philly for a guy. And then, like, I mean, we were engaged, so I knew it was like, obviously going to be a long term thing and. But I was having a tough time, like, figuring out, like, who I was. And also, like, I went from, like, living in Florida to Philadelphia, which it's like, freezing here. It's like cold until literally the end of May. So the seasonal depression was definitely a thing, but it was definitely like an adjustment. And I think it was more like on me trying to figure out myself, and then I would in turn kind of take it out on him. And so we kind of had to work through that. But he's, like, great. He's always supported me in, like, everything that I do and, like, want to do. And so I just felt like I needed to give that back to him, like the first couple years he was in the NFL while I was trying to figure myself out. So now we're like, in a great place because we've been here for four years. Like, I've found my. My people here. I found like, what I, you know, am doing, like, just aspire to be in terms of just like, marketing and stuff like that. So.
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Alison Kuch
Absolutely. And I mean, and after anybody graduates college, I feel like it's a huge life shift because it's the first time in your life you're not in school and, like, you don't have like an 8am or like a class coming up. And so it's kind of like, oh, wow, like, what do I want to do? What's next? And I have to say, some people might disagree, but I think it's even harder being with some. Somebody who has like, a plan. Like, your husband got, like, went to the NFL and is playing and has his thing going on. And for you, you're like, well, obviously I love him. I want to go and follow him to Philadelphia. But, like, what does this mean for me? I had a little identity crisis when I had the realization that I was gonna have to follow my husband just because I'm like. So I like being independent and I like having my own thing. And when you're following somebody and you don't really get to choose like the geographical location and also like, how often you're going to be there because when they do have off time, you're like, well, I want to be able to spend it with them because I don't get to see them. And. And so it's just, yeah, a huge life shift. So obviously being there for a few years, like now you have made friendships and you have a routine and you guys own your house. When did you guys buy your house?
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Brooke Dickerson
We bought our house right when he got drafted here. So when was that? 21. So we've had it for like four years.
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Alison Kuch
Okay, that's.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
I think that also has to play into like feeling a little bit at home.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, we, I mean, we've been in a very, like, fortunate situation because I know the NFL can be like, crazy, but when he got drafted, it was like a longer contract. So we were like, well, let's buy a home because we want to make this feel like home as much as we can.
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Alison Kuch
So I, I would have bought a home in every, like, looking back, I would have bought a home in every single city. I don't care how long we were there. I, I should have pulled the TR bigger, but I know, right?
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Brooke Dickerson
It makes you fun.
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Alison Kuch
Yeah. It makes you feel at home. It's also like an appreciating asset. I'm like, there are so many things that go into it. Yeah, I was kind of crazy. We bought a house on a one year deal and I'm like, whatever. Like, I just need to live my life still. Yeah. So what, but what round did he get drafted?
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Brooke Dickerson
He was drafted the second round. So he tore his acl, like right before the national championship, which sucks. But. Yeah, so. But he was drafted second round, so.
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Alison Kuch
Which I feel like for the people listening, the higher you get drafted, the more likely you are to stay with the team. I feel like especially that goes for like the first three rounds, more specifically. Whereas in you could get drafted fifth round and still get cut come roster cut day. And then what position does he play?
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Brooke Dickerson
He plays offensive line.
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Alison Kuch
So for the people listening, what does offensive lineman do?
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Brooke Dickerson
So he. I'm sorry, can you hear my dog?
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Alison Kuch
Yeah, I can hear. It's fine.
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Brooke Dickerson
Okay, so he protects the quarterback. So he is on the front line right next to the center, the one who snaps the ball. And yeah, he plays left guard. So I had to check myself there.
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Alison Kuch
Okay. Because I know it's like there's like Left tackle, left guard, center.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yep. Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
And then right.
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Brooke Dickerson
Right tackle, right guard. Yeah, yeah. On both sides. Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
Just making sure. I'm, like, not too dusty. Do people. Now that you've, like, finished your college athlete career, how do you still maintain, like, working out and, like, keeping up to date with that? I know that because I'm like, oh, you. You have to. But I know that sometimes, like, college athletes, when they're done, they get kind of, like, restless.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, Yeah. I think I did the opposite. I think I was like, I want to continue to train like an athlete as long as I can, just. Because if I stop, then I don't know what's going to happen. But I think the cool thing about beach volleyball is, like, you can truly play after college, like, whether you want it to be super competitive or not. And so I think that's helped me because I still kind of play for fun, like, on the weekends, so I definitely, like, stay in shape that way. And then, like, I just enjoy working out. I feel like it's kind of like my escape. So I think that, like, that transition has been, like, fairly easy with me. And also it's, like, a great way to, like, bond with people and, like, meet people and friends. So a lot of girls on the Eagles, like, will go to workout classes together and stuff like that. So it's, like, a great community.
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Alison Kuch
Totally. I say, whenever somebody asks me, oh, how do you make friends after? Like, make friends in your 20s or early 30s or even make friends as a new mom. And I'm like, workout class?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
Literally, there is nothing more bonding than going through, like, your abs shaking, your whole body is sore, and, like, looking over the girl next to you and just being like, yeah. That is, like, my always my go to. To be like, okay, yeah. That's how I should make friends in a new city, as a workout class, Literally.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
So then you and. You and your husband, being athletes, do you guys. Are you guys, like, very competitive, like, together?
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Brooke Dickerson
We are. Yeah. So when I played at Florida State after, like, our last game of the season, Landon and I would have this. We would, like, sprint. We would, like, have a contest. Like, who could. Like, a race. Sorry, I couldn't think of the word. To see who could, like, beat each other, and it was on the sand, so I kind of had the advantage since I, like, played on the sand. So, like. And he's so big. He's, like, 330 pounds. Like, he, like, sinks when he's in the sand, so.
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Alison Kuch
Oh. Linemen are not flexible.
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Brooke Dickerson
Oh. But he can do the splits. Wait, yeah.
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Alison Kuch
What?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, like, the first time we ever hung out, he did a split, and I was like, oh, okay.
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Alison Kuch
Is that his way to, like, impress you? I got. He was like, here, hold my drink, hold my beer. I'm going to do the split. Like, oh.
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Brooke Dickerson
And now it's a thing, like, every, like, person's wedding we go to, or, like, if it's like, a player or something like that, he does the worm and then the split, like, in the middle of the dance floor.
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Alison Kuch
I'm sorry. That is such a lineman behavior. That is such a lineman behavior. So being. Also being the fact that you're a college athlete, you have a lot of discipline throughout, like, going to practice and games and, like, also maintaining your health and everything. How have you channeled that same, like, dedication in now that you're not an athlete?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I think I.
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Alison Kuch
Or are you just like, no, I'm done.
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Brooke Dickerson
No, I'm definitely, like, still that way almost to a point where I, like, I need to chill a little bit. Like, it's okay not to be, like. So, like, I have to do everything right type thing. But I was, like, working, and I still am working. So I think I definitely channel a lot of the stuff that I learned as a college athlete into that. And then I feel like, just like, in Landon and I's lives, like, we do a lot of events and, like, a lot of networking and just, like, a lot of volunteering. And I think everything that I learned from being a college athlete, I'm able to, like, it's able to go into those, like, situations. Also, like, just talking to people is. Honestly, it's so easy just because I had talked to so many people when I was an athlete.
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Alison Kuch
Right. So you mentioned that you have a job, correct?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
Okay. So what do you do for work?
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Brooke Dickerson
I am a digital marketer, so I work with, like, a couple companies and help drive their, like, social and digital strategy.
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Alison Kuch
And is that, like, a fully remote job, or do you go into the office?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, there's an op. Like, you can go into the office like, once a week, but I'm. I'm pretty much fully remote. Yeah. So I. I like it. I. I enjoy having something for myself. I know this, like, influencer world is a huge thing right now, too, and it's definitely blowing up for WAGS because of you.
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Alison Kuch
I hope I had a part in that.
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Brooke Dickerson
You definitely did. So I think I'm, you know, trying to put a little bit of time and energy into myself, too, and Landon and I's Brand.
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Alison Kuch
Yeah, it's. It is crazy. When my husband first got drafted to the NFL, the space in social media was just not there. I mean, there were like the big name athletes who had their faces on a Cheerios Box, right?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
But there were not like the, like, smaller, not smaller athletes I'm like, building, but, like, smaller as in, like, career or not as big name or somebody who, you know, just kind of like on and off practice squad. I feel like the, like, brand deals and money for advertisements or sponsorships were just not there.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
And now it is so crazy how these athletes could make more money off of the field than they make on it.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, it's insane.
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Alison Kuch
And it's crazy because, like, the Even, like, nil. Like, thank God that some of these athletes can finally utilize everything they're doing and start profiting off of it, because the NFL means not for long. So it's like, you got to make the most when you're currently in it.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. And you just gotta, like, capitalize on, like, building that brand for yourself when you're in it. Because, like, now's the time. People know your name, People know you. I tell Landon that all the time. Like, since I work in this space also, like, I see kind of both sides at it and like, you need to take advantage because you never know when this, like, life could change and end and you want to set yourself up for whatever's next.
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Alison Kuch
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Terms and conditions apply at C site for complete details. You having a background in marketing gives you a huge leg up because you know the space, you know what brands are looking at and like, you have like an inside sight into what's actually going on. And you and your husband have a little DIY hobby and you've taken it to social media. And I was stalking the Instagram last week and I'm thoroughly impressed if you guys are watching the YouTube video or if you guys are watching the graphics. Like behind her is literally her husband built that. Yeah, you helped. You helped build that.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yes, I painted it. Yeah.
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Alison Kuch
Oh my gosh.
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Brooke Dickerson
Like, maybe screwed in some knobs at that point. I didn't know too much. My husband's definitely better at the actual, like, cutting and stuff, but I'm learning.
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Alison Kuch
Okay, so you guys are working on DIY home renovations. How did you guys get started into that?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, we started in Tuscaloosa during COVID actually. Like, I had. Lynn and I had moved in together and Landon had kind of just like, put the bedroom together. I wouldn't even say decorated it. And during COVID I was like, I'm staying in this house, like, all day, every day. Like, we need to change something. So he actually built, like, a whole bed frame. He built, like, the headboard and the frame, and he built the nightstands, too, and we, like, stained it together and stuff like that. So it really started there. And then when we got to Philadelphia, a lot of the houses here are, like, older and have, like, a lot of character, but we definitely wanted to make our. Our home like our home, so we just started tackling, like, smaller projects. We did, like, a powder room, and then he did these shelves. We did some stairs, and now it's just kind of, like, flourished into this thing. And, like, we love doing it together. It's fun. And then I was like, why not just, like, start something on social media and see where it goes?
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Alison Kuch
So that is so fun. Are you guys currently in. In between any project right now?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, he's doing the mud room. He's actually, like, outside cutting wood right now to make the cabinets.
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Alison Kuch
Wait, no, I'm done. What's the. What's, like, the proudest DIY you guys have done?
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Brooke Dickerson
I think after the mud room is finished, it'll be that. Because it's definitely, like, the biggest project that we've done. Like, we knocked out a closet, like, did drywall. He's, like, building the cabinets from his own. Like, we. I was like, we can just buy these cabinets. He's like, no, I want to build them. I'm like, okay.
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Alison Kuch
Where do you guys learn that? YouTube.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. Yeah, literally, YouTube.
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Alison Kuch
I. I have definitely watched, like, oh, how to Build a Restoration hardware table on YouTube, but I'm fully just watching, and I'm like, yeah, I'm. I literally picked up none of that.
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I know it's hard. And, like, he's teaching me as we go, so I'm definitely more of, like, the detail person with, like, the painting and stuff like that, but I'm learning.
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Alison Kuch
So then you have the vision, and then he executes or helps you execute the vision.
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Brooke Dickerson
Pretty much, yeah. His, like, what he says is he's. He's like. She just brings me a Pinterest board and tells me to replicate it. Yeah, that's kind of accurate.
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Alison Kuch
Like, he is a green flag. He's just, like, out there building you a mud room.
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Brooke Dickerson
I know, right?
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Alison Kuch
Great job, sweetie.
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Brooke Dickerson
Like, I know.
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Alison Kuch
I love that. What vibe do you want your house to give off?
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Brooke Dickerson
Oh, that's A good question. I love to like, entertain and we always have so many people over, like during season and stuff like that. So like a homey, like, inviting vibe is really like what I'm going for. But I love just like when you can sit on a couch and feel comfortable and just like want to fall asleep. Like, so that's exactly what our living room is. Everyone's like, your couch just sucks us in and we want to take a nap. I'm like, good.
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Alison Kuch
Like, you're welcome to Go ahead, go ahead.
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Brooke Dickerson
Just up your shoes.
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Alison Kuch
Exactly right. And while you guys have had these like multiple home projects, is there anything that you guys like, disagree on or like, you're like, oh, maybe we should. Maybe, maybe we should take some space?
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Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I mean, we definitely like bicker and argue and I mean, it's all like in good spirits. But a lot of times it starts with like me being like, no, I want it like that. Like this picture shows it like that. Like that means that someone could do it like that. And he's like. And then he gets upset and he's like, I should just tell you no more often. So that's kind of like our cyclical, like, cycle of, of arguing. But I think we're, we're learning solely how to, how to handle each other in the projects.
- [26:44]
Alison Kuch
Could you guys see this becoming more of like a full time thing and maybe like flipping houses or like any investment properties in the future?
- [26:52]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I would, I would love that. I think that's like my long term goal for this is like social media is just a way for us to get there. But like, I would love to, you know, have a line and a brand or partner with people. Maybe even like NHGV show. I don't know, something along those lines. I got big goals, but no shoot.
- [27:12]
Alison Kuch
What is it? Shoot for the moon. So you land on the stars or whatever.
- [27:16]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, so we'll see where it takes us. But I'm like, really excited about it.
- [27:22]
Alison Kuch
It's a. I think it's also like a fun hobby to have as a couple because it's like something about like waking up and like going to Lowe's. The smell of the wood. Like, I don't know, I just feel like it's also like such a fun, like, easygoing thing to do in the off season. Do you guys maintain doing stuff during the football season?
- [27:43]
Brooke Dickerson
We did like one smaller project during his like off weekend last year. And that was kind of a lot like, because he's like, why did I sign up? Yeah, I'm Sure. As you know, they're very stressed during season, so. But if there's, like, smaller projects, we'll do them, but we mainly save them for the off season. And it. And you're right, it is nice because we get to spend time together doing it. Which. Which is, like, great. The great.
- [28:08]
Alison Kuch
Yeah.
- [28:08]
Brooke Dickerson
Point about it, you're like, yeah, I.
- [28:10]
Alison Kuch
Guess I like spending time with my husband. Yeah, it's fine. It's whatever. Yeah. My husband, he's not allowed to do DIY projects anymore. That's a different story. You guys have been through a lot. Lot just with, like, both being college athletes, him getting drafted, moving to Philadelphia, Super Bowl. And not to be creepy, but when you and Landon got engaged, he. He announced it with the caption. Between getting drafted, graduating, and engagement, it's been one of the best weeks of my life. How did he propose?
- [28:41]
Brooke Dickerson
He. So he asked me to be his girlfriend in Gulf Shores, Alabama, because I was playing in the national championship there for beach volleyball, and he came to my game, and then in 2017, he asked me to be his girlfriend in Gulf Shores. So he took us back to the same beach on the same day three years later. I should know that. I don't know. Something like that.
- [29:09]
Alison Kuch
Irrelevant.
- [29:10]
Brooke Dickerson
And he proposed to me there. So he, like, had a photographer set up, and they tried to make us do, like, the dirty. The thing where you, like, jump up on someone and they, like, lift you. Oh, Dirty Dancing.
- [29:24]
Alison Kuch
I was like, what? What? After the word dirty, what are you guys doing? Photographer. Yeah. Okay, so you try to do that. I'm like, how did that end up going?
- [29:35]
Brooke Dickerson
Well, he was basically just down on one knee, and he's like, stop. Don't jump. And then asked me to be his girlfriend or wife. Jesus.
- [29:42]
Alison Kuch
Both. Either way.
- [29:44]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [29:44]
Alison Kuch
Like, girlfriend for life, essentially.
- [29:45]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, exactly.
- [29:47]
Alison Kuch
Wait, that's okay. Did you see it coming? I'm like, same city.
- [29:54]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. I think that I. I put all the things together in my mind, but didn't want to believe it was true because I wanted to be surprised. But now looking back on it, I'm like, oh, yeah, all that. He was definitely going to do that. I should have, like, known 100%.
- [30:11]
Alison Kuch
Right. I. I, like. I like the idea of having an inkling that it's gonna happen but not knowing for sure when. What, like, space it's gonna be in.
- [30:22]
Brooke Dickerson
Right, Right.
- [30:23]
Alison Kuch
Like, I feel like I like the idea of, like, simply kind of knowing.
- [30:28]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, me too. So I'm, like, kind of prepared, but not too prepared.
- [30:32]
Alison Kuch
Exactly. And I. Although I think it makes You a little bit more nervous, but maybe you like your outfit or your makeup, but maybe.
- [30:38]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [30:39]
Alison Kuch
Aren't like, neon yellow or.
- [30:41]
Brooke Dickerson
That matters.
- [30:42]
Alison Kuch
It doesn't really matter. And then what. What was the. Like, when did getting drafted, graduating, engagement? Where is the timeline of those?
- [30:53]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, so he got drafted and then we got engaged, and then we moved.
- [31:02]
Alison Kuch
Okay, so it.
- [31:03]
Brooke Dickerson
We did get engaged after he got drafted, but I remember him being like, I wanted to do it before because I didn't want everyone to be like, he only proposed to her because he just got drafted. Like, it doesn't matter.
- [31:17]
Alison Kuch
Like, like, I mean, still the same end result. Although I will say I definitely told my husband I'm not moving anymore unless I'm engaged. I gave him the ultimatum because I was like, buddy, it's been six years. It's.
- [31:31]
Brooke Dickerson
It's time.
- [31:31]
Alison Kuch
It's like, shit or get off the pot.
- [31:33]
Brooke Dickerson
I don't know.
- [31:34]
Alison Kuch
There's a better analogy for that. So then when he got drafted, obviously you guys had been together for a long time, and you knew that, like, engagement would be around the corner, like, whether that be in the next year or two. How. What was going through your head during the NFL draft?
- [31:52]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, it was, like, awful, honestly, because.
- [31:56]
Alison Kuch
Nobody has a good draft experience unless first, like, five picks. Okay.
- [32:01]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. Like, they tell you where you think you're going to be. I mean, Philadelphia wasn't even in where we think we would be, like, section. So I'm like, I like to, like, know kind of what my next step is. And you obviously have no idea what your next step is. They're extremely stressed. So, like, you feel that, like, we had, like, a little draft party and we went to this place in Alabama for the first day because we weren't sure, like, what day he would get drafted. So, like, we went there with friends and family, and it was great, but, like, we had to plan it, so it was stressful. And then Landon was just, like, leaving the room every 10 seconds because he didn't know what was gonna happen. And then. And then we went to the second day and we just did that at our home. And it was a lot more, like, low key. And then, like, obviously when he got the call, it was like, all excitement and party from there. So it was, like, all worth it. But it was definitely, like, not fun.
- [33:00]
Alison Kuch
No. Nobody knows what's gonna happen come draft day.
- [33:05]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [33:07]
Alison Kuch
It's funny because even, like, one team switching up who they're gonna take, it impacts everybody and who they're gonna take. And there's. You can just Never predict what team you're gonna go to unless you're gonna go first or second. But even then you're like, oh, I still don't know what team I'm going to.
- [33:23]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, it's like. It's hard. It's definitely just, like, you just have to be prepared to, like. And then that night, after he got drafted, we, like, left to Philly. Like, we flew on a flight to Philly, and they're like, they want to meet you tomorrow. I'm like, okay.
- [33:37]
Alison Kuch
You're like, wait. Okay. This is going really fast. It is crazy how quickly they get these guys on planes and get to that city. It was like, the next day, they're literally pen to paper, like, hey, okay, I'm at the facility.
- [33:51]
Brooke Dickerson
Sign it. Yeah, yeah.
- [33:53]
Alison Kuch
They're like, all of her socials are like, okay, what's going on?
- [33:56]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. And, like, I think I was like, I had a shot of moonshine after. I think I was, like, not feeling very well on the plane the next morning when we were on the way to Philly.
- [34:07]
Alison Kuch
Really? Can we pit stop this at McDonald's or something? Never asked. Yeah, like, asking the pilot. So the NFL draft is coming up next weekend. Do you guys do anything fun? Do you guys watch it?
- [34:19]
Brooke Dickerson
Not really. We honestly, like, didn't even watch the super bowl when he didn't go, so, like, we're like, those people, so. But I think that this year will be interesting because for the Eagles, we got rid of, like, our team is, like, very new, so. And there's a lot of decisions to be made in the draft, so I think Landon will definitely be following it on Twitter and just, like, interested to see who we pick, who we pick up, because it's definitely going to have a big impact on the team.
- [34:52]
Alison Kuch
Yeah. I never watched the NFL draft after. After Isaac got drafted, I was like, okay, I don't need to know. Whatever. But now I think it's kind of fun. Also, my husband's in a different space in sports now, so I think he. He's staying up to date with it. But I do love watching the first day of the NFL draft because of all the stories with, like, their families. Like, that's.
- [35:17]
Brooke Dickerson
That's.
- [35:17]
Alison Kuch
That's what I like about it.
- [35:19]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I definitely like following it on Instagram, too. Like, I am, like, a secondhand crier. So when I see, like, someone in their family, like, so happy and they're crying, I'm like, damn. No, I'm crying.
- [35:32]
Alison Kuch
I am right there with you.
- [35:34]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [35:34]
Alison Kuch
Do you have any advice for Wives or girlfriends, significant others who are getting drafted.
- [35:40]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. So actually we had someone that reached out to us from Alabama and his girlfriend had reached out to me too. And she was just like kind of asking me about the process. And I think it is like very hard for the women, but I think it's just kind of. You just kind of have to like, enjoy those like couple weeks as much as you can because it will all work out in the end. Like, I feel like I was so stressed during the time where I wish I would have just like enjoyed it with my friends and family a little bit more because like, you don't have to have a plan. Like it's everything. It will work out the way that it's supposed to work out.
- [36:21]
Alison Kuch
Yeah.
- [36:22]
Brooke Dickerson
And I wish I didn't put like too much pressure on myself for that.
- [36:24]
Alison Kuch
So I was stressed. I was like, where to live, what to do, apartment pricing. Although I was looking in Orange County, California and yeah, us being in the Midwest, I was humbled. Very. I was like, $3,000 for a one bedroom. Okay. I was like, this is. And that's like a not nice one bedroom.
- [36:44]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. Like California prices are crazy.
- [36:47]
Alison Kuch
Although Philadelphia is pretty pricey as well.
- [36:50]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, it is. I mean we, we don't live in the city, we live in the suburbs. So we have three dogs and my husband wanted land for so many different things.
- [37:01]
Alison Kuch
So like for all these projects we're going to. You guys are going to build a house in the back.
- [37:06]
Brooke Dickerson
I don't know what he's doing. He loves lawnmower. I don't know know. But yeah, the houses out here were still crazy expensive.
- [37:15]
Alison Kuch
I. At one point in my husband's career he was talking with the Eagles and so for a second I was like, oh, maybe we're gonna go to the Eagles. And one thing that I know about the Eagles just from other women is that you guys have a very close, tight knit group. Is that true?
- [37:33]
Brooke Dickerson
It is, yeah.
- [37:34]
Alison Kuch
Well, I guess up until this year.
- [37:35]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I think, I mean I even think this year, I think when I think of like the offensive line, like Philadelphia loves the offense, loves office of lineman, lineman's. And so like we were. So I was like, this is the best place for you to go, Landon. But a lot of the offensive linemen have been here for a long time and they have all have significant others that they've been with for an extended period of time. So I've been able to get like really close with them. And then I think that just like everyone else is just. It's Just very easy. We have, like, a lot of events that we do together. We do a lot of workout classes. We like to tailgate. Like, we like to go to games on party buses. Like, I think it's just, like, it's been. It's, like, very good vibes all around, so can't complain.
- [38:24]
Alison Kuch
No. That's so nice hearing. Obviously, my husband was with a few different teams, and it was really interesting seeing how each team differed of, like, what the women do before the games, if they even hang out before the games. Like, there were games I would go to alone. And so it's really interesting hearing about, like, the inside to a team that, like, is constantly doing things. When he first got drafted, was it, like, did you receive a. A DM from somebody? Did you, like, get added to a group chat? Like, how was, like, entering that wives and girlfriend's community?
- [38:58]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, there. There definitely was a group chat, and I think someone had added me. I can't remember who, but I. We also had those, like, training camps that they. They do. Yeah, open practices. So I went to one of those, and I remember being, like, so nervous and awkward and just, like, walking up and being like, I don't know anyone, but one of the girls had, like. I guess the Eagles had posted something about Landon and I coming, and one of the girls had recognized me, and she just, like, started a conversation with me from there. And then I slowly met people and then obviously met people through, like, Landon, who he was friends with. So I feel like it was, like, so, like, seamless and easy, and I feel like that's usually not the case. So I got really lucky. But I think that just goes to show that, like, a lot of the girls on the team are very, like, open and welcoming. But it, like, definitely took me, like, reaching out and, like, asking to do things, too.
- [39:57]
Alison Kuch
Right.
- [39:58]
Brooke Dickerson
In order to, like, build those relationships.
- [40:00]
Alison Kuch
Absolutely. I feel like it's. It's interesting being in that, like, situation, because you don't know, like, if you put a group of 50 women in a room, like, you're going to get along with some more than others. So it is a very interesting, like, situation to be in because you're like, oh, like, I think I'm in a vibe with this person. Like, let me ask to, like, go work out.
- [40:23]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [40:24]
Alison Kuch
It's kind of like dating, but literally, like, friend dating.
- [40:27]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I think.
- [40:29]
Alison Kuch
Go ahead.
- [40:30]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, I was just gonna say, I think, like, it is hard. Like, you can't, like, go to brunch with, like, 20 girls every weekend. Like, you Definitely have to find your people. And that's just like, the way of friendship and, like.
- [40:46]
Alison Kuch
Yeah, but you can tailgate with 20 people.
- [40:48]
Brooke Dickerson
You can. That makes it more.
- [40:49]
Alison Kuch
I know the Eagles fan base is ins. So how has that been?
- [40:56]
Brooke Dickerson
I. I believed it. And then when I. We went to the parade after the Super Bowl, I was like, oh, it just like, surpassed all of my expectation times, like a million. Like, these people are so passionate about the city and about sports. Like, it's just crazy, but it's. It's so cool. Like, the tailgates are so fun. Like, the parade was like nothing I've ever seen in my whole entire life. Like, it was. I was just crazy.
- [41:25]
Alison Kuch
And no, no, honestly, I'm like, that you must be on such a high at that point because you're like, okay, we won the super bowl and now we get, like, really enjoy, like, this parade, and it's so much fun. And the fan base is fun. And I always. Whenever people would ask me what team I wanted my husband to play for, it was always a team that had a strong fan base. Yeah, because he had been with teams that had, like, an okay fan base. I mean, he literally got drafted to the Chargers. When they moved cities and people were burning their jerseys, I was like, oh, no, this is not a great place to start out. But then you find, like, the fan base and, like, how much they love them. So I always say, like, it is so much more fun and obviously it's way more fun to be a part of a team. One, that's winning, two, that has a good fan base, and then three, that has, like, a good wives and girlfriends community from the players. And I talked to Nikki my lot of the day before the super bowl, and she seemed like, you guys have, like, this great family oriented group. Do you guys do anything together, like, with your husbands or even just like, in particular outside of just workout classes or stuff like that?
- [42:33]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. Like, so Jordan Mulatto, Nikki's husband, is like Landon's best friend. Friend. He was like his best man our wedding and stuff. So.
- [42:43]
Alison Kuch
That's cute.
- [42:44]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, so we hang out, like, a lot. We actually were all with a couple other couples from the team. We're in, like, Hawaii together and we did like, a couple's trip and like, all stayed in, like, a villa and rented a boat and stuff. So, yeah, we definitely take it, like, outside of football. Like, we'll go and, like, go to the. Some of the, like, Sixers games or some Phillies games, like other sporting events. And. Yeah, so I. I think we'll hopefully be friends with all them for a long time.
- [43:15]
Alison Kuch
Would you say that he is your husband's work wife?
- [43:20]
Brooke Dickerson
Yes. We joke about that. Like, yes. I'm like, Nikki, like, this is kind of crazy. It might be a little weird. Like, should we be asking more questions?
- [43:33]
Alison Kuch
Right. I love that. I, I always thought that teams that had, like, good friendships outside of the facility always, like, translated into the facility and into games. Like, I just feel like that teams that get along sometimes win. But that's just my two cents.
- [43:52]
Brooke Dickerson
No, I, I completely agree. When it's happening on both sides too, like women and men, it's like, even better.
- [43:58]
Alison Kuch
You can tell finding the friendship where you get along with the wife and your husband gets along with the husband. I'm like, yes. It is like, oh, my gosh, like, we finally did it.
- [44:09]
Brooke Dickerson
I know, right?
- [44:10]
Alison Kuch
It is truly the best. And there's been a lot of trades recently and honestly, just like changes with the Eagles roster and players, so a lot of transactions. How do you guys handle when a friend leaves the team?
- [44:24]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, we had that happen to us actually mid season last year, and I think that was tough. And especially just like, seeing them go through it, I think is very difficult. And then actually one of my really good friends, the first year we were here, they had left, but they, he was done playing and they went all the way back to Australia, which was their home base. So that one was very tough because it's not like, I'll see her around, you know, it's like she's halfway across the world.
- [44:55]
Alison Kuch
Wow, that's tough. Yeah. Lee, I always wondered, well, this is just me, my own head, but I always wondered like, how, when I left, like, if the team feels the impact of multiple players leaving or like what, what that does to like, not only like the women's group, but also the men, like in, in and around the facility. So it's always interesting seeing all these transactions.
- [45:24]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [45:25]
Alison Kuch
Then the NFL's a business and they replace you real quick and you're not even out of, out of the facility before they're taking off your name tag and putting somebody else's up. It is. That's crazy.
- [45:38]
Brooke Dickerson
It's cutthroat. It really is. I'm like, yeah, no, it's.
- [45:43]
Alison Kuch
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Is there anything that the Eagles do for the family that you love?
- [51:59]
Brooke Dickerson
That's a good question. I don't like have kids so I feel like a lot of what, what people like talk about just within teens in general is like the child care that they provide and stuff they provide with families. So we have like a family room during games that we go to. But I really just think like the people in the Eagles organization are what make it so great. Like there's just a lot of like internal people that make your life easier.
- [52:25]
Alison Kuch
Right.
- [52:26]
Brooke Dickerson
Are also awesome. Yeah. Like we have one lady who we can text at any time and she'll just like answer anything. Like I forget my tickets a lot, like my pregame passes and she's like, I'll have one. I will call for you in like 10 minutes. I'm like awesome. So yeah, they're great in that aspect.
- [52:44]
Alison Kuch
Well, I love that so much because the teams that do that, I'm like, I am also very forgetful person and it, it makes you feel like you're also a part of the organization. Whereas in like if the team doesn't do anything for the family, it just can kind of feel like very transactional and like cutthroat and like we get it, the NFL is a business. But like my husband's still employed by you guys. Right. So it's always, it's always good hearing that like teams are taking care of families. But I know that when it comes to like what teams can offer, it's usually for like childcare, stuff like that.
- [53:19]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I think the biggest difference like moving from college to the NFL was like in college they don't really take significant others into like account and, and at least not when I was there. Like it's a lot of, like, they talk to the parents and stuff like that. But then, like, in the NFL, it's kind of like, well, like, you are part of his family. And so I think that I. That was, like, very, like, important and a great transition for me, where it's like, they were reaching out to me to make sure I was okay. And so I felt very, like. Like you said, involved as a family.
- [53:57]
Alison Kuch
Member, taken care of, loved, valued. You're like, right.
- [54:01]
Brooke Dickerson
Give me all this.
- [54:02]
Alison Kuch
Wait. I am his family? Yeah. Yeah, I am. I am his family.
- [54:06]
Brooke Dickerson
Technically, I am now.
- [54:07]
Alison Kuch
Like, I feel like sometimes I forget about that. I'm like, wait, that's. I have your family now. What is your strategy for staying calm during games?
- [54:17]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, I don't have one. I. I mean, I drink.
- [54:21]
Alison Kuch
Yeah. Nope.
- [54:23]
Brooke Dickerson
Hopefully I'm allowed to say that, but absolutely. Okay. I like tequila, so. Yeah, that is. That sounds really bad, but.
- [54:33]
Alison Kuch
Well, I just feel like it takes off the edge, and.
- [54:36]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [54:36]
Alison Kuch
Especially him being, like, so in the action. It's like, okay, I need something to take off the edge, please.
- [54:43]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. Yeah.
- [54:44]
Alison Kuch
And playing the entire game, like, it's just. It's a lot. It's a long game.
- [54:48]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. And I think, like, it's all like, I. You know, I'm worried about him getting hurt. So that's more of, like, my stress than, like. And I feel like a lot of girls say that because it's true then, like, what's actually happening in the game? But I feel like I've kind of gotten over that a little bit now that we're, like, been in the league for a little bit. I'm like, oh, he's fine. Like, he got hurt last year. I'm like, he's fine. And then, like, he wasn't get up.
- [55:15]
Alison Kuch
Like, oh, am I gonna drive home? Like, no, this is not gonna end well. Do you watch the game? Like, if you're at the stadium, are you watching with other wives and girlfriends? Are you watch. Do your. Does your family or his family usually come to games?
- [55:29]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, we have my family and his family come to, like, every home game.
- [55:35]
Alison Kuch
Wow.
- [55:36]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [55:36]
Alison Kuch
One of those.
- [55:37]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, yeah, yeah, we get them all. Like, it's, like, awesome, but it's. Sometimes it's.
- [55:43]
Alison Kuch
You know, it's a lot, but it can be overwhelming. But as somebody who both me or Isaac's family didn't come out a ton just because everyone's working. It was so I always just, like, attached to one of the O lineman wives, and, like, they always were hosting family, and it was Like, a big, like, literally. And I loved that.
- [56:07]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [56:08]
Alison Kuch
Take off, like, the edge.
- [56:09]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, yeah, for sure. Like, if you have your fan, like, my brother will come to some of the games, which is nice. And then, I mean, like, we do kind of, like, host the tailgate, I would say, now. So we always, like, next, everyone will, like, come to our tailgate and, like, we'll give them tequila shots and stuff like that. So it definitely makes for, like, a very fun, like, overall experience of the game, the season.
- [56:31]
Alison Kuch
And are we gonna not act like you guys just won the Super Bowl? So back to Nikki, my lotto. When I spoke to her the day before the super bowl, she was very demure about what would happen if you guys won. Obviously, she's like. She was, like, dancing around like she was walking on glass because she's like. I don't want to say anything, but, like. Because you guys are literally playing the next day. But obviously, now that we know, it really worked out for the Eagles. So tell me how you were feeling leading up to the Super Bowl.
- [57:02]
Brooke Dickerson
I felt great. I don't know why.
- [57:05]
Alison Kuch
Okay.
- [57:05]
Brooke Dickerson
I was just, like. The first year we went, we had a lot of people come, so which was fun, but it was, like, a lot more complicated with just, like, travel arrangements and tickets and stuff like that. This year, it was just, like, our immediate families and my brother, so, like, that was a breeze. Like, I didn't.
- [57:25]
Alison Kuch
Right.
- [57:25]
Brooke Dickerson
And also, New Orleans was a lot easier than when we went to Arizona for it, so I wasn't stressed about that. And then I went to New Orleans early, like, before my family and everyone got there, so I, like, got to enjoy it with my friends and hang out. And then I got food poisoning. So besides that. No, then I couldn't stress two days up for the game because I had food poisoning.
- [57:53]
Alison Kuch
That definitely took your mind off of things.
- [57:56]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. Yeah. But, yeah, I think, like, I didn't see Landon a lot during that week, but when I did, I could feel the stress with him. So, you know, that always takes, like, a toll on you also, because, I.
- [58:12]
Alison Kuch
Don'T know, you're carrying their emotions for them.
- [58:15]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [58:15]
Alison Kuch
It's like, there's an emotional weight there.
- [58:18]
Brooke Dickerson
Exactly. So, you know, there's always that aspect, but, you know, in the end, it was worth it.
- [58:27]
Alison Kuch
Yeah. So, yeah, you're like, we won. So what did you. Yeah, right. What did you do before the game? Like, did you pre game? Did you go to a tailgate?
- [58:37]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, we. So a couple of girls came to my room, and we, like, got ready, so we did, like, our hair and makeup and stuff. And then.
- [58:46]
Alison Kuch
Oh, my God. Wait, I just have to pause, because that's so fun. Like, it takes you back to, like, college, like, getting ready with your girls, like, listening to music. Except, yeah, you guys, like, married and, like, getting ready for the biggest day of your husband's career.
- [58:59]
Brooke Dickerson
Literally. It's like, we were, like, ordering mimosas and, like, food, room service. I'm like, what is, like, right now?
- [59:05]
Alison Kuch
And then, like, peek in, like, the guys and what they're doing to get ready for the game, and they're just like, head down, music on. Just, like, trying to pregame in a different way. Minus the mimosas.
- [59:17]
Brooke Dickerson
I know. It's, like, right? It's like, the girls can have so much fun with it, and then the guys are so stressed, so it's like. But I guess we deserve it. We do a lot for them, too.
- [59:26]
Alison Kuch
No, that is. That's so much fun. And then. Did you guys, like, go to a tailgate?
- [59:31]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, we did. The Eagles had a tailgate, like, right in front of the stadium.
- [59:34]
Alison Kuch
Oh, wow.
- [59:35]
Brooke Dickerson
We were able to bring, like, our family and friends, and it was a blast.
- [59:38]
Alison Kuch
It was fun. And then we know the game was interesting, like, yeah. With the score. So at what point were you, like, oh, wow, they're winning a Super Bowl. You're like, I want to say the first 10 minutes.
- [59:53]
Brooke Dickerson
No, I was gonna say, like, not until the end. Like, I was like, something's still gonna happen, but I wasn't, like, feeling the stress in myself anymore. I was just like, I'm just gonna say something's gonna happen just in case. But, yeah, I mean, after, like, the fourth quarter, like, I was like, yeah, we're. I should start heading down to the field so I can go see him.
- [60:16]
Alison Kuch
I know. That is such a fun feeling, knowing that, like, your husband's about to win a Super Bowl. Like, yeah, off season is right around the corner. Like, literally, the. When the buzzer goes off, like, off season, and you're just going to ride this high of, like, having just won a Super Bowl.
- [60:34]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. I thought it was gonna be, like, so emotional because, like, I thought I would, like, cry or something after they won. I don't know, but I think I was just in shock. And then, like, when we did the parade, like, a week later, I was like, like, oh, now I'm, like, feeling it. Like, this is really cool. And, like, Landon did a speech and stuff, and then I was crying, so.
- [60:56]
Alison Kuch
I mean, I cried.
- [60:58]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [60:59]
Alison Kuch
Before. This is interesting. I've never asked Anybody this before going. Before the buzzer goes off and like, okay, the game's done. They won a Super Bowl. Do they tell, like, the family how to get down on the field? Like, what the process for that looks like?
- [61:15]
Brooke Dickerson
They do. They give you instructions. But it was actually kind of frustrating because we got down there and like, they made us wait probably like 10 minutes and 5 to 10 minutes, maybe even longer until after the game was completely done to go out on the field. So the guys were already on the stage celebrating. Like, they were doing this. They were doing like, the confetti was falling. They were doing some of the speeches as, like, we were walking out.
- [61:43]
Alison Kuch
So dang.
- [61:45]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. So that part was like, I mean, it. I. I understand. It is what it is. And we were able to see them after that. But, yeah, it's just that thing.
- [61:55]
Alison Kuch
It's like, sir, I know you're trying to do your job, but, like, just let me on the field.
- [62:00]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, but there was so many people there. There was like hundreds of people lined up to go on the field. It wasn't just family.
- [62:08]
Alison Kuch
Yeah. And so insane. And then. Did you have trouble finding him once you were on the field? I feel like all these men are just like, like six, four and over. Right. Besides, like, a few players. So it's just like looking for your tall, like, big guy, like, where are you?
- [62:23]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I mean, he was. I mean, everyone was on the stage, so I was able to like, kind of pick him out there. But, like, when he got down from the stage, he's like, where's. Where's my wife? Where's my family? And it took us a little bit to find him.
- [62:35]
Alison Kuch
How did you guys celebrate that night? Did you go out in New Orleans?
- [62:39]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, yeah. We were out until like, 5am and then I think the flight. I had to get up at like, 7 the next morning.
- [62:46]
Alison Kuch
No.
- [62:47]
Brooke Dickerson
That was fun. Yeah.
- [62:49]
Alison Kuch
Do. Does the team fly back with the team?
- [62:54]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, so the guys have to go back on their charter flight, and they had, like, charter flights set up for family, which was really nice.
- [63:01]
Alison Kuch
Oh, wow. That's nice.
- [63:02]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. But they had a whole after party for us to, like, set up with, like, you know, different singers and stuff like that. So that was really cool.
- [63:12]
Alison Kuch
Wow. Like, the. The chartered flight, like, that's all I know. So nice. It is so interesting that they still make the players fly back with the team even after winning a Super Bowl.
- [63:24]
Brooke Dickerson
I know.
- [63:25]
Alison Kuch
Or losing a Super Bowl. That's a really sad plane ride.
- [63:28]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
- [63:31]
Alison Kuch
At least if you get to fly back with Their family, they're not really thinking about the fact that they just lost a Super bowl, but.
- [63:36]
Brooke Dickerson
Right. Yeah, I know. And then they were all moping. I think two years ago when that happened. It was probably not fun.
- [63:42]
Alison Kuch
Exactly. So tell me a little bit about Landon's very passionate speech at the parade.
- [63:50]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, he was like, I don't think I'm gonna do a speech. I'm nervous. I need some liquid courage. And then he's like, I can't find anything other than beer. I need something stronger. And then he went up there and he killed it. Like, I think he's just, like, a very. He's so smart. He's very well spoken. He does some, like, speeches before games. Like, he says this thing like, I choose violence. And then his thing during the parade was like, go, birds. And everyone, like, loved that. So the T, except for the TV.
- [64:25]
Alison Kuch
People, were like, okay, like, I don't care. I just want a Super bowl, literally.
- [64:32]
Brooke Dickerson
So. But it was kind of a surreal moment to, like, see him out there, and then, like, he just, like, kind of, like, fired everyone up. So I don't know. It's cool.
- [64:41]
Alison Kuch
Yeah. I mean, what a memory to have, like, engraved in your mind. That is like. Like, it doesn't. I mean, that's the top of your career, like, winning a Super bowl, even giving a speech at the parade.
- [64:55]
Brooke Dickerson
Right.
- [64:55]
Alison Kuch
It's like, it truly doesn't get better than that. So do you have any reflections now that last season is behind you and, like, what you're looking forward to next season?
- [65:06]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I think I put, like, a lot of, like, I think that I just need to, like, I put a lot of pressure on myself to, like, entertain the people that come to his games. And I think I just need to, like, let that go a little bit. Like, they will find a way to have fun no matter what. And then, like, I just kind of enjoy myself. And I think I started to doing that this year, but I think next year I just need to be a little bit better about it and just enjoy the moment. Like, you never know how long you're going to be in it, so I.
- [65:37]
Alison Kuch
Would give anything to go back to one game and, like, know it was the last one. I would put my heart and soul out there. I would literally get on the field. I would be on the field. News article and everything. But it is. It is truly so much fun, just, like, being a part of the NFL community as a wife and being a part of, like, the wives and girlfriends community and just getting to tailgate and, like, Knowing you're going to your husband's game, there's really no experience. Like, it is so much fun.
- [66:08]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, it really is. It's cool. And then, like, obviously, when they love the sport as much as they do, like, it's cool to see them, like, succeed in that way. So.
- [66:17]
Alison Kuch
Yeah. And I have to mention this because I. I know nobody listening will get this reference, but I know, like, you guys barely had an off season because when you're done, like, if you don't make it to playoffs, you have a longer off season. And the longer you go in playoffs or if you go to the super bowl, it takes, like, every week is a week out of your off season. So how are you feeling about already jumping back into next football season?
- [66:46]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, they started on, like, in, like, a week, so I don't know. I don't think I'm ready, honestly. I'm like, I want to go on another trip. Like, I. I say he's like a different person in off season because he is. He's not stressed.
- [67:03]
Alison Kuch
Right.
- [67:03]
Brooke Dickerson
I can actually spend time with him. Like, he's like, I don't know. It's like kind of a normal relationship. And then I get rudely awakened when.
- [67:12]
Alison Kuch
Season starts, and then you guys are right back. But you guys live in Philadelphia year round, correct?
- [67:18]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, we do. So, you know, and like, when they start OTAs, it's pretty, like, low key. So really it's when camp starts and, like, July or August is when it gets crazy. But, yeah, it went by really fast.
- [67:34]
Alison Kuch
Yeah. Really unfortunately did.
- [67:35]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah. What.
- [67:36]
Alison Kuch
What are you looking forward next football season? Like, what is your favorite part of football season?
- [67:44]
Brooke Dickerson
The tailgating. Just, like, going to the games, the atmosphere. I think that's my favorite part. And just like, having. Having people here to, like, just enjoy it all with, like, all my friends come to the game sometimes. So I think I just like having something to do every weekend is fun. I also travel to all the away games, too, so it's like a little trip every weekend.
- [68:05]
Alison Kuch
That's. No, honestly, that's also something I kind of regret is not going to more away games.
- [68:10]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [68:11]
Alison Kuch
But it's crazy because one day you will be with your husband 24 7, and you're gonna be like, you know what? Not seeing him all week wasn't that bad.
- [68:21]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I know.
- [68:24]
Alison Kuch
But by the time Cam comes around.
- [68:27]
Brooke Dickerson
I'm like, oh, I have the house to myself. It's kind of nice.
- [68:30]
Alison Kuch
Yeah, a little. I'm like, I. Isaac's like, do you want to go work out together? I'm like, we are literally together 24 7. It like, no, we're gonna go. I'm gonna join a different gym just so we can have some alone time, which I feel like is good for a relationship. Okay. But before we end, I always ask, like, rapid fire questions. It's just this or that. Okay, so let's do it. Okay. I usually ask vintage jerseys or modern jerseys, but we'll do an Eagle specific one. Midnight green or Kelly green?
- [69:01]
Brooke Dickerson
Midnight.
- [69:03]
Alison Kuch
Neutral colors or bold statement walls?
- [69:07]
Brooke Dickerson
Neutral. Even though my walls behind me is very bold.
- [69:11]
Alison Kuch
Green is a neutral color. Okay.
- [69:13]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [69:13]
Alison Kuch
I think it's earthy.
- [69:15]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, I agree. I agree. Definitely.
- [69:17]
Alison Kuch
I know everybody is gonna be like, absolutely not. Off season or regular season.
- [69:23]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, that's hard.
- [69:24]
Alison Kuch
Both.
- [69:25]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, both. Both.
- [69:27]
Alison Kuch
Putting together furniture with another person or doing it yourself?
- [69:32]
Brooke Dickerson
Putting it together with my husband. If that. So.
- [69:35]
Alison Kuch
Yeah.
- [69:36]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah.
- [69:36]
Alison Kuch
Cheese steaks or soft pretzels?
- [69:39]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, neither.
- [69:42]
Alison Kuch
Is there a good food in the Eagle stadium?
- [69:47]
Brooke Dickerson
No, I. People are probably gonna hate me for that, but no, I don't think so. I don't really like cheesesteaks. And soft pretzels are also not my jam.
- [69:55]
Alison Kuch
But if you get an opportunity. Have you been to Sofi yet or not? Sofi, have you been to what is Allegiant Stadium? So Raiders.
- [70:04]
Brooke Dickerson
Yes, I have their food. It's good.
- [70:08]
Alison Kuch
I just gotta say. Gotta give it a little shout out. Putting up shelves or hanging a gallery wall?
- [70:15]
Brooke Dickerson
Putting up shelves.
- [70:17]
Alison Kuch
Oh, my God. Either way, you have to balance it. Count me out. I'm gonna be. I'm. I'm on my lunch.
- [70:23]
Brooke Dickerson
They're both hard.
- [70:24]
Alison Kuch
Yeah, yeah. Favorite alignment. Lane Johnson or Jordan Mylata.
- [70:29]
Brooke Dickerson
Oh, that's. I feel like I can't choose.
- [70:35]
Alison Kuch
No, no, I'm not gonna make you choose. Annie, my producer, I'm like, why'd you do that to her? Okay, well, thank you so much for coming on. Where can the people find you on social media?
- [70:45]
Brooke Dickerson
Yeah, my Instagram is Brookie underscore Dickerson, and then our DIY page is Dickerson underscore DIYs.
- [70:52]
Alison Kuch
Perfect. I'm gonna be on the lookout for some DIYs. I think you should take it upon yourself and do a DIY while he's at camp and surprise him. Him and film his reaction and everything.
- [71:02]
Brooke Dickerson
Wait, that's a great idea. So if I can actually have one in mind.
- [71:06]
Alison Kuch
Okay. I'm putting in a request for content, but thank you so much for coming on and thank you guys for listening. We will see you next Sunday. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.