Sunday Sports Club with Allison Kuch Episode: Moving for the Millionth Time (Q&A Part 1) Release Date: June 8, 2025
Introduction
In this heartfelt solo episode of the Sunday Sports Club Podcast, host Allison Kuch opens up about her personal journey of renovating and moving into a new home. Balancing her passion for sports with the demands of motherhood, Allison shares intimate details about the challenges and triumphs of creating a space that truly feels like home.
House Renovation Journey
Allison begins by recounting the decision to purchase their current home in Southern California in 2022, motivated by the need to stop incurring high rental costs and to establish a permanent residence amid her husband Isaac Kuch’s NFL career. She explains the initial attraction to the house's potential despite it being a fixer-upper with generic renovations that lacked character.
"I saw so much potential. But I also loved the house as it was. It had the gray laminate floor... it was very much a fixer-upper." (05:20)
The renovation process, which officially began in January 2024 and continued through May 2025, was lengthy due to strict Southern California building codes and the complexities of managing a large project while balancing family life. Allison highlights the importance of hiring a reliable interior design team, Pure Salt, who managed the construction and design elements, allowing her to focus on her family and other responsibilities.
"Pure Salt handled everything from interior design meetings to managing the construction team, keeping the project on track." (15:45)
Reflecting on past experiences, Allison contrasts this renovation with previous projects in less regulated areas like Scottsdale, Arizona, emphasizing the added challenges in California.
"Southern California has so many codes, but I'm grateful for them because they ensure our safety." (18:30)
Q&A Highlights
Allison transitions into the Q&A segment, addressing listener-submitted questions about her move and home renovation.
1. One Word to Describe the Move
Allison describes the move as a "purge," detailing the extensive decluttering process required to fit into their new, smaller home.
"One word to describe how the move to the new house went is purge." (30:10)
She shares her love for decluttering and donating items, which helped create an organized and serene living environment.
2. Feelings Upon Seeing Everything Done for the First Time
Upon completing the renovations, Allison felt a mix of emotions, primarily gratitude and a sense of accomplishment.
"The word I can describe is just grateful and emotional because this is the place where we are going to create so many memories as a family." (35:25)
3. Favorite and Least Favorite Moves
Allison names the move into their newly renovated home as her favorite, appreciating the stability and lack of an impending move-out date. In contrast, the move to Texas eight weeks postpartum was her least favorite due to feelings of isolation and being away from her support system.
"My favorite move is definitely moving into this house... My least favorite move was moving to Texas at eight weeks postpartum." (40:55)
4. Who Took Charge During the Move
Allison and Isaac shared responsibilities during the move, each handling tasks that played to their strengths. Isaac managed logistics and scheduling, while Allison focused on organizing and taking care of their daughter.
"Isaac is the planner, the scheduler... I am organizing, taking control of the baby and making sure that she's all good." (45:40)
5. Favorite Part of Living in the New House
Every aspect of the new house holds special meaning for Allison. She particularly enjoys the personalized features like the nugget ice machine, built-in smoker, and the peaceful backyard with a fire pit.
"We've made changes to make this house feel more us... like having a nugget ice machine, our barbecue area, and a fire pit right outside our bedroom." (50:15)
Insights and Conclusions
Allison's narrative underscores the importance of patience, collaboration, and intentional design in creating a home that reflects one's values and lifestyle. Her experience highlights the emotional and logistical complexities of moving and renovating, especially while raising a young child. By sharing her journey, Allison offers valuable insights and encouragement to listeners who may be navigating similar transitions.
She concludes by inviting listeners to engage with the podcast through social media, expressing her enthusiasm for future solo episodes and the incorporation of more personal content alongside sports discussions.
"I am so excited to film a solo podcast episode because now I'm in a much healthier space... I hope you guys have a great week, and I hope to see you next Sunday." (1:15:30)
This episode offers a deep dive into Allison Kuch's personal life, providing a refreshing perspective within the sports-centric podcast. Her candid sharing about home renovation, moving challenges, and balancing family life enriches the narrative, making it relatable and inspiring for a broad audience.