← Sunday Sports Club with Allison Kuch
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The following podcast is a Dear Media Production.
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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 Cooch. Welcome back to the podcast. Today we have on a very special guest, Megan Olivy. She is eight weeks postpartum, and I love having moms on the show, moms in the sport, sports world, specifically, because I feel like we have a lot in common and there's so much that we can relate on. So you've been on maternity leave for the past three months. How has that been? Are you sleeping?
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Right. I mean, as much as I can. He's a great sleeper at night. He doesn't love naps, so I'll take. I'll take the nighttime sleep, though.
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Absolutely.
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He's in the phase where he's only really getting up once or twice a night. So, like, again, love it. But the thing that I wish they would tell you about newborns, no matter how great they sleep, is that they are so loud. Like, I feel like I sleep next to a pissed off truck driver because he's just, like, grunting and, like, making these crazy noises the whole night, but he's dead asleep. I'm not, because I'm just like, why is he making these noises? So, you know, that's kind of an adjustment. And once you realize, like, okay, he's really sleeping, this is just, like, a weird newborn thing they do. Um, I feel like I've slept a little better, but otherwise, like, maternity leave has been amazing. But it's. I think until you live it, you think like, oh, how hard can it really be? And then you're like, oh, no, that's the hardest thing I've ever done. And, like, God bless every mother ever, especially moms who have more than one kid. Like, I. This is. We just have a newborn.
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Yes.
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I don't. I don't know how anyone else functions.
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Like, this is our only responsibility. And, like, I'm terrified.
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Yes.
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Yeah. The idea of multiples is a little scary. I think once you. Once you come out of, like, the first year of your first year, your first year of parenthood, it's kind of like, oh, wow. People choose to do that again.
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Right, Right.
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Because it's a little scary. But then you get to the part where my daughter just recently, like, started talking and stringing together words, and she's speaking sentences, and I'm like, wow, like, you're kind of tight. Like, I really like you. But I remember very fondly back when my daughter was a newborn, people, the first. First question you ask, you get. The first question you get asked is, are you sleeping? And I always thought it was a backhanded comment. I'm like, are you, like, trying to rub it my face? Do you want to give me a tip? Like. Like, how do I feel about this? And now I'm like, oh, that's the first question I ask is I'm just like, are you okay?
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Are you in there? Yes. I mean, and it's. I mean, I really don't know how, like, single parents do it. I. I genuinely. It. There's so much. And you think like, oh, just put him down like that, right? No, that's, like, not a thing.
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That's. That's me. Like, I swear, I don't even remember the first three months of my daughter's life. So now I think back, I'm like, why didn't I. Why did I think it was so hard? Like, I could have just set her down. She wouldn't crawl away. Like, she would have been there if I came back. But it's like, you just have this, like, fog over those memories, those newborn memories. But it gets so much better. And I feel like every phase I get to, I'm like, oh, my God, this is better than the last, and it keeps getting that way. So, like, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. But, I mean, the newborn first eight weeks are a little. A little tough.
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Yeah. I'm glad you said you don't really remember, because I don't. Like, I'm like, how did I tell my siblings that he was born? Like, I genuinely don't remember. Did I text them? Did I call them? I don't know. Like, I wonder how that went. I wonder what the conversation was like, because I have no idea.
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Which. I think our bodies do that to, like, prepare us to have more kids.
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I know. Which now I'm like, they are really cute.
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Yeah, they are really cute. And then they're sleeping and they're peaceful. Maybe not during the truck driver snoring situation, but aside from that. Absolutely. How are you feeling stepping into football season after such a big life change?
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You know what? It's a good question, because I feel like there's two parts of me, like, genuinely, I feel so excited to go back to work, because it's almost like you're unsure. Do you. Can you still do that? Even though it's just been eight weeks? It's like, can I. Am I still capable? Can I still flex those muscles? But I'm obviously, like, terrified to leave him. Thank God. My husband is amazing. But, like, I'm like, is he going to forget me? You know, is he going to like me when I come back? Is he going to, like, be mad that I left? You know? And I know those are unhinged thoughts, but I just have them. But I think what's been really, really great is throughout my career, everyone at Fox that I work for, with football and everyone at ufc, they've always been like, when you decide to have kids, or when you're blessed with kids, if that's what you want, like, we're gonna make it work for you. And so I've always, like, felt confident in that, and that's been really helpful throughout. And then you just, like, find time in the day to do your prep. Like, what did I do before I had a kid? Like, I wasn't busy.
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I have no idea. I was asking my husband that same question because I look back and I'm like, I thought I was busy, right? All I had are, were two dogs. I was like, yeah, I have to take them for walks. And like, somehow I occupied every second of my day. And now it's crazy, because what you can get done now in a 15 minute time period is like what you accomplish in an entire day before you had a baby.
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Yes. It's insane. And so I, like, as I was easing back into, like, probably prep work and notes and kind of watching film and, and reading stuff, I'm like, oh, my God, I don't know how I'm gonna do it. And then last night, like, the baby's sleeping, my husband jumped in the shower, was like, I'm gonna do 15 minutes on Mike Evans, you know, like, and it was great. It was super productive. And so, and that makes me feel good. And, and I think, you know, everyone I work with at Fox, almost everyone who's a reporter, is also a parent. And so that's really helpful, too, to kind of see those examples and have people to lean on. And so I'm, I'm really excited. And football is so fun. Fun. And it's such, like a family oriented thing in our country that it kind of gives me this beautiful thought of, like, okay, as he grows up, he's going to be able to come to games or watch the games. I'm working. And, you know, that just kind of gives extra motivation. But I, you know, ask me next week after I fly back how, like, am I losing it on my Delta flight home? Maybe.
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Yeah, there might be a small chance I think the first few times, like, you leave your newborn, it's definitely hard, but I think it. Get. This is. This is something I probably shouldn't say, but I'm like, it gets harder because, like, when they. When they're like, mama, don't go, you're like, oh, my gosh, the guilt.
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Yeah.
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Then once you leave, you're like, okay, they're fine, they're fed, they're happy. Yeah, exactly. I'm like, you're probably having more fun than you would be if I was at home. Right, Right. There's so many challenges when it comes to being a working parent, but it's so nice to hear that, like, your, like, at Fox, they. They were so just like, yeah, like, let us know and we'll work with you and we'll make it work for you.
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Yeah, it was amazing because I remember years ago, somebody said, do you not have kids because of your career? And I said, no, we just haven't had kids yet. And they were like, okay, because I want you to know, like, it will never stop you from accomplishing anything you want. And that always stayed with me. Always. I remember exactly where we were when they. When. When they said that to me. And that always stayed with me. And so I've been really fortunate that that's also been the reality. Not just something that was said to me, but also, you know, has been shown in my real life then.
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Oh, my gosh. Yeah. You hear the horror stories of women, like, going through postpartum or needing to take extra time off, and the companies they're working for are not as understanding. And it's so unfortunate because it's like, women don't have, like, it's not equal to men. Right? Like, they. They're not going through pregnancy and all these changes and their hormones, it's like women or wired to respond to every cry. And it's kind of insane. And so it's so unfortunate. But it's good to hear that, like, that you have had such a great experience, because I do know that as a working mom myself, it is so key to my happiness to have something outside of my motherhood identity. And I love working, and it fills up my cup so that I can pour back into my family a thousand percent.
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And even though, like, I'm just easing into things, the past couple of weeks, I have very much felt like that. Like, I feel like a better version of myself when I can, like, remember what not only I love, but what I'm good at. And then I felt like that during pregnancy Too. Like I would get kind of, you know, people, the Internet has lots of opinions and I'm sure they'll have opinions when they see me back, you know. But like when I was, especially when I was super pregnant and working, like I loved it, I felt empowered. It was a great distraction from being uncomfortable, you know, and it was just like, what else? What am I going to sit on the couch again? You know, and so it's just like being able to do those things like reminded me of who I am and like that as women were multifaceted, there's all these different, you know, sides to us and capabilities and like no one can multitask better than a woman.
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So like men, the same question. I remember being eight weeks and I was on a red carpet in a skin tight dress. I was like, what? Number one, what was I thinking? I had people asking me like, why aren't you home with the baby? I'm like, well, why weren't you asking my husband that two weeks after she was born? Like where was that same energy? But I do I want to take a second to talk about pregnancy because you were working up until a week before you were due. Yeah. What was it like working through pregnancy in such a high travel, high energy job?
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You know what, it was so fun and for me like it was really good because we really struggled to, to get and stay pregnant throughout the years. And so when you live in that reality, it's hard to think about anything else. It's hard to whether you had just suffered a loss or whether you're hoping a pregnancy stays. It's kind of all your mind revolves around. And so to have a distraction. And for me, distractions that are so fun, like my broadcasting jobs are not just fun because of what I get to do and who I get to talk to, but like who I work with is so enjoyable and really feels like another form of my family that like those distractions. And then once people found out that support is made things easier than if I didn't have a job at all, genuinely. Because if I was just at home and like that was kind of my day to day to think about, it would not be good because when I had too much time on my hands, it was not great for my mental health. Yes. And then I'm like, wait, did I feel like this yesterday? Should I call the doc? You know, and you're just like, did I do this wrong? Wait, did I? You know, and it's just, it becomes all consuming and rightfully so. But also there's a Limit as to what's, you know, okay and normal. I wasn't allowed to travel because I was high risk. I wasn't allowed to travel after, like, 29 weeks, which did help, I think, the anxiety. So I wasn't, like, on flights where I'm like, am I going to go into labor? Or is. Am I making things worse? But because UFC is based in Vegas and I live in Las Vegas, I was able to continue to work so much. And it was. It was honestly great. Like, the distraction was great, but also the way other women reacted was. I. It felt like the most important thing I ever did in my life. Like, to have other women be like, holy. Seeing you, like, made me feel better. Or I'm pregnant and now I feel less guilty or I want to have kids. And now I feel like there's an example of being able to do it. You just think, like, oh, this is my job. I'm just going to work. But to hear the way other people responded to it, like, was so important to me and felt so good that I'm like, I'm so glad I did it. And for me, it was selfishly a great thing, and it felt really empowering. I'm like, I feel healthy. My doctor is right here. You know, I'm cleared. I'm going twice a week. Yeah. Like, do you want to come to the fight just in case, you know? And so it was. It was great. And, like, I felt totally normal. Like, I. That Saturday I worked, he was born only a couple, like, a week later. I felt really normal. Just like, a little slower. Like, walking to the. To my location was a little slower, right? Yeah, exactly. But otherwise it was great and so highly recommend as long as you're cleared. Like, the distraction a plus. And then you'll forget, like, how much your entire body hurts.
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Exactly. Yeah. You're, like, towards the end of the night, you start to see your ankles blow up a little bit, but that's besides the point, Right.
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My ribs were. Felt broken, but it's okay.
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Yeah. You're like, it was great, though. I. I kind of want to compare it to, like, you know how they say, like, oh, before you're pregnant, and, like, then you get pregnant, don't start, like, a new workout routine or, like, anything new in your life. It's like your body was used to working all the time, and it's. Just keep it going.
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That is the best comparison I've ever heard. That's exactly it. It was like, I wasn't doing anything different. This is just my life.
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Yeah. Your body was like, no, no, no, thank you. Still need this.
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Otherwise you just sit there obsessing.
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Exactly. So then how did you approach maternity leave? So, like, was it harder or easier stepping away than you imagined?
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It was actually a little bit of both. But I want to say it was easier than I thought it would be. I think at least me, I have FOMO a lot. I'm like, wait, I wanna. I wanna do that. Or, like, I miss my friends. Or, wait, we went to New Orleans. I love New Orleans, you know? And so I thought, like, oh, what are these feelings that I'm gonna have before? Because when I couldn't travel, but I was not yet. You know, he wasn't yet here. I. I definitely had, like, oh, I wish I was there. Like, I could be doing a great job with this. And everyone who filled in for me has been phenomenal. They've done a terrific job. The team is fantastic. But once he was here, like, I was watching with him in my arms, and I didn't feel like I needed to be anywhere else. And so that was really helpful. Like, there were times where I'm like, oh, I would have loved, for instance, one of our fighters that we're really close to. His name's Dustin Poirier. He retired, and I had worked with him for probably close to 15 years. And so I would have loved to have that last interview with him.
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Right.
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So that's the kind of stuff I missed. But, like, nothing made me feel like I should get up and put my newborn down, you know, to be there. So I felt like it was. It was exactly what it needed to be. And again, that was, like, also due to how I've been made to feel, like, hey, your job's still there when you come back, you know? And that's not a feeling everybody's able to have.
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Yeah, absolutely. So then what are some adjustments you're anticipating making? And, like, what kind of support do you have around you heading into, you know, back into work?
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Yeah, no, it's a great question. So my husband is the mvp, God bless him. I ended up having a C section that I wasn't expecting after 40 hours of labor.
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Oh, no.
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Yeah. Like, let's do both. Do both. Try them both on. Right. And we don't have any family here, and so it was just the two of us, and I didn't anticipate that. And I was deathly ill for several days. They kept me in the hospital because I couldn't stop throwing up. So he had to do literally everything. And. Poor guy Was, like, so sleep deprived. He was delirious. And he has just been, like, such an equal partner. And you hear these stories of men who are like, I don't change diapers, or, I don't do the newborn phase, or, we sleep. Yes. And then. And you like, I never expected that from my husband, but I'm just like, I don't really know how it goes. And I don't. You don't know how many diapers need to be changed. You don't get it until you live it.
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Right.
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And so, thankfully, he has been just such an. Literally, I don't know what would have happened if he wasn't, you know, such, you know, a strong partner in terms of carrying the weight when I couldn't. Um, and then we also, before he was born, and we ended up adjusting the schedule a little bit. Excuse me. We hired a postpartum doula. So her name's Tiffany, and she is a godsend. I don't like. Because I also, like, have never taken care of a newborn. You don't really know what's normal. You don't really even know how to establish a routine because you're just surviving. And so a couple nights a week, she would come and she would teach us about him, show us, like, hey, in the next few days, start trying this. There was never any judgment. There was never any pressure. And we were able to, especially with the recovery and how sick I was, we were able to kind of get on our feet a little bit quicker than if she wasn't there. And so she'll continue when. Especially when I'm not here to make sure that my husband is not, you know, solo parenting for the weekends or whatever, because although he's fully capable, that's fully capable to ask.
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Nobody should have to do it alone.
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Exactly. Exactly. And. And we have great friends, but, you know, they all have their own lives, and our families are just really far away. And so that has given me so much relief and confidence of just like, okay, everyone's going to be all right when I leave. You know, like, they're all going to be fine. I'm barely gone. You know, it's one or two nights a weekend, and they're going to be fine. And then I come back Sunday night. And then I. Because I'm like, my husband said, well, do you want help on Sunday or Monday? I'm like, no, because I'm going to miss the baby. Like, I don't care how tired I am. Like, I want to see him, you know, so, you know, and I'M sure it'll be a lot of FaceTimes and, like, text me 1 million pictures every hour, and I think we're both anticipating that. But otherwise, I just feel like asking for help, you know, is not necessarily something I've always done in my life, but it's now something I realize impacts, like, more than just me. And so I'm so, so glad I was able to do it, and I feel grateful because otherwise, I don't know what the journey would look like.
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Yeah, I love that you said it impacts more than just you, because I feel like I'm very similar to you and that I. I kind of like to do it all myself. I take pride in doing things a lot on my own, and it makes me feel. Feel powerful when it comes to postpartum. I thought about hiring a postpartum doula, and I was like, no, I got it. And I also knew I was getting a C section because she was breach. And now looking back, I actually want to hit myself. I want to.
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Yeah.
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In the face. Because not only was I struggling, my husband was struggling. We're both sleep deprived. And of course, like, at that point, I'm like, oh, no. If I have to get up, buddy, you have to get up, too. And I mean, he wasn't working. I wasn't working at that time. So we're just, like, kind of going through it together. But now looking back, I'm like, oh, if. If you don't have a village, like, family, friends surrounding you, you have to make your own village. And that shouldn't be a bad thing. It's just that some people live closer to their families and, like, a bigger support system. And if you don't, you should build. Build that if you have the means to. So next time, I'm like, I will have a postpartum. I need someone to change my diaper.
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I don't know how you. I'm genuinely in awe right now. I don't know how you did it, because the C section life alone is absurd, and then you're trying to take care of another life, and you don't have extra help. I. Okay, Allison, I. Bravo to you. But also, let's not do that again.
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Yes, I'm sure that's gonna make like.
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Getting back to working a little bit easier.
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A thousand percent because I Don't like. I'm like, what would I have done? I think I would have had to fly a family member in or something. And then what are you doing that weekly?
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Then it's expensive. And you're like, can I?
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Yes. Might as well just everybody come with me. And so, no, I'm. I feel like it's. It's allowed me to breathe out and focus on the task at hand because I know that everything's going to be all right at home. Right?
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Yeah. No, I love that. Okay, so let's get a little bit into being a sideline reporter. So you're a sideline reporter for Fox Sports. What exactly goes into a sideline reporters prep for game days? Is it very intensive?
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C
Yes. At least I take it as something very intensive. I am just trying to consume any and all media that I can, you know, particularly in the beginning of the season. It can be a ton, because these are the first games you're hearing from people for the start of this season. And also, you know, as you go on, like, for instance, I'll have the Bucks a couple of times in the beginning of the year. I'll have the Lions a couple of times at the beginning of the year. So you can kind of like parlay what you've already done in terms of prep and just update it, add to it, whereas you're building your foundation and your arsenal in the beginning weeks. And so for me, it's just a lot of trying to. Hi, buddy. My dog just came in. Trying to, like, consume as many interviews as I can. We get. We get something called, like, the Daily Clips, where anything that's written about the teams that you have covering that week is sent to you. And so it's tons of reading, research. And then I like to request players throughout the week. You know, I'll try to ask for, you know, three to five players. Can I talk to them on the phone? Can I zoom with them really quick and just get, like, additional information on them and. And hear from their personal perspective? It's not something that I'm seeing, you know, on YouTube that they've already told somebody else. These are real questions that I can ask. And so that always helps my team as well be prepared. And then on Sundays, it's like, who can I grab Any and all, you know, coaches, players, coordinators, whoever you can talk to on the field. And that's always tricky, right, because they're showing up for work. It's there. They're there in the office, and I know the last thing they want to do is answer a question or two for me, but it's also like, they know that's also part of my job. So it's. It's. Where can you compile as much personalized information on top of the important stuff, the statistics, the storylines of the general public already knows about, but you want to build upon. And so it's a lot. But it is so joyous to me because, as you know, and I'm sure you felt like this is like, being married to an athlete is incredible and it's great and you want people to know their athletic accomplishments. But for me, I want people to know about the human being. What are the other details of the story that I can tell. And so that's where, like, I've always approached my. My job as a sideline reporter and a sports reporter is like, I'm gonna give you all the important stuff you need to know. But also, like, I hope. Yes. And, like, learn the human side. Like, besides, like, you think that they're gonna score you a lot of points in fantasy or, you know, they play for your favorite team. Like, here's a reason to care A aside from all of that. And that's always, like, the way I approach it as well. So I think for me, that's why things are so intensive and so layered.
- [30:31]
B
Totally. I actually was watching the Notre Dame Miami football game this past weekend, and right before halftime, they grabbed. I mean, both head coaches get interviewed. It stressed me out for the reporters because I'm like, you know, like, if Notre Dame's down two touchdowns, they're not. You think he wants to go and talk to a reporter about what his team is doing wrong and, like, how he needs to go in and fix it? No, he's thinking about what is in his head and what he's going to say to his team to either, like, get them up and moving, get them motivated, or just kick him in the ass.
- [31:02]
C
Yeah, something.
- [31:03]
B
And so that. That stressed me out.
- [31:05]
C
It is. It is such a delicate balance, for sure, because they. The great thing is, like, they know they have to do them right. So, like, whether it's a player interview before the game or coaches during the game or a player after the game, everybody is aware that this is a responsibility that we both have. Um, but some coaches are a little more media savvy than others, which helps sometimes. Yes. You're in this terrible position and you're like, oh, my God. Okay, like, how do I phrase this? To get something out of them when I know they don't want to give Me, anything. And it's. And it's understandable, right? Like, these are not ideal situations. I also feel like that a lot of times with our. Our fighters with ufc, if they do not win their fight and yet they're still doing an interview, like, how do you. How are you sensitive about this? But also give them a platform to kind of say what they think went wrong or is going right in the game if it's a coach. And so, yeah, it's a delicate dance. And I think what really helps is how you handle things with those coaches outside of that moment. So, like, how are you in the weekly meetings? How are you before the game? How are you after the game, where they feel, like, safe and they kind of want to give you something. Right. As opposed to, like, this girl, I'm just gonna give her, like, a quick answer. You know what I mean? And so that's. That's where I'm always trying to balance.
- [32:24]
B
To, like, the bad part in a way. You know how, like, if you break up with. Well, if somebody breaks up with you, you're like, I want to say my two cents. Like, you might not be in the place you want to. Sometimes I feel like it helps to, like, talk it through.
- [32:35]
C
Yes, exactly. And you'll notice that some coaches are like that, and then some are like, they'll give you the quickest answer they can possibly give. But that's also a story in itself. Like, hey, he didn't want to talk. He wanted to get right to the locker room, or he wanted to get right. He. He ran right over to the, you know, receivers unit or whatever it might be. There is always, like, a layer that you can figure out what they meant in that and whether it's just, like, three seconds. I remember I was supposed to do a coach interview, and we didn't because he was, like, in a screaming match with the officials. And so that in itself is a storyline. You know what I mean? And then they put a camera on that. It's like, well, I didn't interview him because he was busy, you know, so you're a professional.
- [33:19]
B
You're like. I think he's having some encouraging words with the officials right now, so. Brainstorming.
- [33:27]
C
Yeah, exactly.
- [33:28]
B
Fashion over some of the play calls.
- [33:33]
C
Yeah. So it's, you know, it's all a delicate dance, and it's about figuring out, like, well, how can I present this truthfully? And, you know, and go from there. So, yeah, it's. It is definitely an interesting scenario.
- [33:45]
B
Do you think football season gets a little bit easier Because I feel like in the beginning of a football season you have a lot of new players, new faces on, in different uniforms and then you have all these like brand new storylines. And I feel like until like week seven or eight, like some of these storylines aren't even developing. You don't even know what stories are needing to be told. So do you think the like towards the middle or end of football season gets a little bit easier?
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C
1,000%. You just nailed it. Because also ultimately, at the end of the day, everybody's talking about who's going to make the playoffs, who's going to be the mvp, who's going to break what records. And so you're like, it's week two. You know, we're just trying to figure and like, yeah, maybe these teams didn't find success week one, but it doesn't mean that they're also not going to make it to the Super Bowl. So it is really difficult because everybody's figuring it out. Everybody, you know, new coaches, new coordinators, old coaches and coordinators, new player, whatever it might be. Everybody's just trying to like become that well oiled machine once again. And no matter how well the off season goes, it's still an adjustment period for everybody. But it also, I do like the beginning of the season. I do think it's kind of fun to have like the off season stories because that always really intrigues me. Like, who works together, where do they go, what were the highlights? I feel like every player had a baby as well this season. So it's like there's so much to talk about and that's only relevant the first week or two. So that is, that makes it more fun. But you're right, the middle towards the end of the season makes things a lot easier in terms of storytelling, in my opinion.
- [35:21]
B
I love that it's. Well, it's funny you say like, I'm not going to know who MVP is by week two, but I, since football is starting up, I'm going to ask you some questions and you can give me your hot takes. These can be like kind of like rapid fire questions.
- [35:33]
C
Sure.
- [35:34]
B
Who is winning MVP this year?
- [35:36]
C
Oh my God, it's such a good question. Because last year and down to the Wire, I felt like it could have been any of, you know, those four or five guys where you're just like, you know, is it going to be Lamar? Is it going to be Joe Burrow? Is it going to be Josh Allen? Is it going to be Jared Goff? Like there's right. And I still Kind of feel like throw Saquon in there. I still feel like those are going to be the standout performances. Those are going to be the standout performers that are going to throw their name into the hat for it. And. And genuinely, I don't feel like people would be mad last year if it would have been kind of any of those guys, and I foresee that happening again. Just the way the league stacked up, the way these guys have been playing year after year. So I think it's hard to pinpoint, but I think, you know, those. Those five guys, like, it's. To be someone else, you're going to have to have one heck of a year, like the year of your life to kind of beat out those five that we've seen in the past couple of years, you know, be the front runners.
- [36:32]
B
I'm picking Jared Goff. He just had a daughter this off season, so I think he's going to be his little good luck charm. I'm. I'm picking Jared Goff all the way.
- [36:39]
C
I love it.
- [36:41]
B
Which team is going to be under the radar this season?
- [36:45]
C
Good question. I. I'm going to actually throw this one out there. I love the Bucks right now. Just looking at, like, the. Every year, they've improved their record season after season in the past two seasons, but they also had a really big surge at the end of last season, 6 and 1. It felt like they really found their groove. And I think Baker is just becoming such a leader. Not that he wasn't before. We've seen that from him. But the way they're able to mesh and they have some incredible players that can carry the load, like Bucky Irvin, just like the way he kind of had this breakout year as a running back. And you have one of the best Buccaneers of all time in Mike Evans, who has a lot to prove, I think, for what might be his final year. I love the way they play. I think obviously they are the front runners in their division, but I think they're under the radar. And the rest of the NFL, I think people kind of aren't paying a lot of attention to the NFC south. And so I could see them not only making the playoffs successfully, you know, with. With a great record, but also going really far. I think they just seem like a fun group that understands what it takes to win, and they keep getting better. And I can see, you know, we have these, like, these major teams, like, you know, of course the Chiefs and the Eagles and all these guys that you see habitually every year, but when you can kind of get somebody else that's flying under the radar, like Tampa Bay. I really, really like what I've seen from them thus far and the way they've carried over every season, which I think we talked about with the Lions for many seasons, the way they've carried over and improved each year. So that's what I'm looking forward to. And I think they're under the radar right now. I don't think that they will be halfway through the season.
- [38:23]
B
Oh, I love that take. And then who's your super bowl matchup?
- [38:29]
C
That is a great question. Okay, so I would love to see the Bills in the Super Bowl.
- [38:37]
B
Ah, same. I would love to see them in. For them. For them. They really need that.
- [38:43]
C
Yes. I have zero connection to the Bills. Right. Like, I'm not from there. I didn't grow up a fan. I have. I don't even work any Bill's games recently. But, like, I just. Their fan base, they. They all. I loved watching Hard Knocks. They all just seem like really good people. You know, they've. They've hit this roadblock season after season after season when they're playing Kansas City. But I just think, like, seeing them in the super bowl would be huge. And then I'm going to say, but I think the Eagles, I really think that they still. They. They still could do it. And I think Nick Sirianni is such a talented coach. I think the Fangio is such a great coordinator. They get the best out of their players. I mean, they. Between Jalen and Saquon, I just think that they still have what it takes to go that far. Far.
- [39:25]
B
Okay, I will. I love that.
- [39:27]
C
Give me yours. Give me yours.
- [39:29]
B
Oh, I have to. I'm choosing just my favorite teams at this point. I would love to see the Bills, but I think if you were to ask me, like, my ideal matchup, it almost happened, I think, two years ago, Chargers and Lions. Oh, favorite teams. So I have to throw it out there. But I think. I think I would like to see the Bills. I think that that might be a team that I'm going to be keeping my eye on this football season. Because I really do think that they've had it so close and it's just kind of like slipped through their grasp. So I think with Josh Allen, like, I think he might take his team to the super bowl this year, and I like that.
- [40:10]
C
Yeah, same. I have to say, I love the Lions organization. Like, I hope personally that they make it to the super bowl as well, because working with them from when they had one win the entire season to where they are now. Every person I've ever encountered in their organization has been gold star. They have been absolutely tremendous. And they haven't changed from those rough seasons to where they are now. From the PR team to everybody like, and from the players who were there when they were struggling. Like, I really would love to see that magic happen as well. I'm glad you said that. And I think that they deserve kind of like their credit for who they've always been as an organization, whether they were successful in the record before, because they're not.
- [40:49]
B
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- [44:43]
C
Sure, yeah. So it's called the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and it does. If. If you're not familiar with it, it can sound like this barbaric thing, but really it's like the world's best athletes competing in mixed martial arts. That means that they can kickbox, box wrestle. There's judo, there's Taekwondo, and again, this is something they want to do. So I think we always have to, like, preface that. When people see it for the first time, they're like, oh, my God, why are they fighting each other? It's like, no, they want to do that. It's a test of skill. It kind of started out years ago as one discipline versus the other. What would reign supreme? Is kickboxing more superior than Wrestling. And it really evolved into now just this incredible feat of athleticism where kids today grow up not just doing one discipline of martial arts, where they will genuinely train mixed martial arts to hopefully one day make it to the ufc. And so these are athletes that wouldn't maybe have the size for other professional sports, but their capabilities are equal to them. So, for instance, my husband fought in the UFC for, for about 15 years. He was a flyweight, which means he fought at 125 pounds. And he likes to say, I only weighed that for a couple of minutes. But, you know, he is this world class athlete, but he can't play in the NFL. Like he's not going to be in the NBA. And so this is where you see a lot of collegiate wrestlers, collegiate soccer, high level athletes that maybe are just a bit smaller or in terms of our heavyweights that are just, you know, drawn more to the one on one competition as opposed to a team sport. And so the UFC has both women and men, multiple weight classes. And it's really just like a test of skill. It can be 15 to 25 minutes of fighting. Things can end by knockout, by submission, by decision.
- [46:42]
B
Long time.
- [46:44]
C
It really is. So it's five minute rounds. They get a minute in between each round and it's, it's genuinely some of the best people that you will ever come across. I always say not everything in your life went perfectly if you end up a fighter. So usually they have really interesting background stories, they've overcome so much or they just like really love one on one competition. And so it is. We travel the world. It's crazy because our president, Dana White, he has a saying. It's like we don't all speak the same language, but everyone understands fighting. Like if you see a fight, even in a hockey game, you kind of know who's winning and losing, or you're cheering for one person or the other. That's essentially what it is. But we go all around the world on. I've been to so many different countries and cities and met so many incredible people and our athletes, you know, people would probably be familiar with somebody like Ronda Rousey, who really brought the women's division years ago and was just an absolute pioneer. And then, you know, Conor McGregor a couple of years ago is the big star. And now, I think through Covid, because we were the only sport that really continued. It's become something that people watch, yes, for their favorite fighters, but also because now it's just a sport that people are really in tune with. So on Saturday Nights, you know, that there's a fight. It's been so amazing for the crossover between NFL and UFC for me, because so many football players love UFC and so many UFC fighters love the NFL that they do a lot of cross training. I'll see some of our athletes at one event as opposed to the other, like in the off season of the NFL. They're just 1 million players at our fights. Right. And it's the best and kind of helps, you know, in both ways. It's like, hey, I'm here, and now I'm over here. And so, you know, I'll have guys talk to me about both things, which is really helpful. But if you are new to the UFC and you are like, I don't think that's for me, I would encourage you to watch. Watch maybe one hour of a broadcast. Right now, ESPN is our broadcast partner. We'll be transitioning over to Paramount and CBS in 2026. But I'd encourage you because I think not only is our production outstanding, but the storytelling and getting to know the athletes and why they signed up for this, you know, unique job is. Is something that I think most people will then be so pleasantly surprised about that traditionally, maybe they're would be more judgmental as to who the. Who's participating in this, who's watching this, but I think once you're able to really sink your teeth into it, it becomes something so respectable. And. And I see a lot. I talk to a lot of women who are like, oh, my husband would have it on. And then I finally sat down and watched it, and now I love it. And so that's been really cool, and I would encourage you. Just try. It's not for everybody, but I think it's for most people.
- [49:33]
B
I love that. How do you think the energy of a UFC fight night compares to NFL Sunday?
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C
It's. You know, they're so tremendously different, but they're also very similar in senses. Like, Saturday night at a fight, if you're attending in person, it's unlike anything else. I kind of say it's like a sporting event plus a show in one, because between fights, we're doing all this stuff, you know, on the screens and in house that we don't show at home. And so it's fun. It's a vibe. It feels like a Saturday night, and it's. It's a young crowd, traditionally, and then you. A lot of times I'll go from Saturday night to Sunday morning for football, and, you know, Sunday just feels like you're participating in something with the entire country.
- [50:20]
B
Yeah.
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C
Like, Saturday night feels like a party, and Sunday feels like, okay, this is a family gathering. Like, we are all here together. Like, everyone in America is doing this. And so there's still, like, crazy high energy at both. I would say Sunday feels like a little more concentrated, whereas, like, Saturday just feels like fun for hours. It feels like Sunday, once the game kicks off, is, like, very concentrated to, you know, that field. But I. I do feel like, yeah, like, Saturday's the party you go to with your friends, and then Sunday is like, we're all together as if, you know, for family lunch. Family brunch. Yeah.
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B
Being that you are married to a former UFC fighter, do you think it changes the way that you view the sport?
- [51:06]
C
100%, and I'm so grateful for it. I think the way I view athletes in general is totally different than most people, because, as you know, it's not just that game or that fight. It is. Yes, exactly. It's the years of labor and focus that goes into accomplishing goals, and it's the, you know, hours and hours after practice, or it's laying awake in bed at night thinking about exactly what you're going to do in every scenario. And it's. It's the blood, sweat, and tears in the heart that goes into everything. So while some people might say, oh, they just didn't win their fight, like, no, that. That changes their whole life forever. Like, to somebody, it was just something that happened on Saturday or a game that happened on Sunday, but that will live with them forever. And so I always just try to approach it as, like, as humanly as possible. And I say that, like, meaning as sensitively as understanding that, like, even if you had a great game or a great fight, you won't hang on to that because our world doesn't let you. It's always, what's next. It's already, how can I prepare? And that's something I always try to say to our athletes. Like, have fun. Enjoy these moments. Because I feel like they don't. A lot of the time, I feel like it's just, like, I have to find success here. As soon as I do, I'm moving on. If I don't find success, my life is over and I have to rebuild, and now I have to focus even harder, you know? And so I just try to be ultra, ultra sensitive. And no matter who I am speaking to, I imagine that is my husband Joseph across from me. What would I want people to ask? How would I want people to ask it? How would I want people to treat him, to give him the platform to speak his own truth or to explain himself, whatever it might be. It's my job to, like, throw up the softball as easily as possible for them to hit the home run. And so if I can always lead with that kind of empathy and sensitivity or like, awareness, then I feel like I am doing my job to the best of my abilities. And it's. It's something that I will never change because I think we have enough, like, hard hitting, you know, people out there who are gonna like, hey, this guy said this about you. What do you think? For me, I'm just always trying to approach it as, like, how can I get people to care about you, the human being, and give you the platform to. To show who you are.
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B
Love that. I truly love that. It's like, it's more so seeing the athlete as a whole. Like they have, like, the game, but then they have so much outside of the game that they're focused on as well. So it's kind of like painting that whole. That full picture for the viewers. Because I think that's almost like what the viewers are more interested in anyways. Yeah. About stats. And some people, most people are like, I want to hear, like, more of, like, the well rounded picture of who this is.
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C
Absolutely. And I also think it's how we draw more people into interest, whether it's football or mixed martial arts or any sport or really any part of life is how do you get people who aren't interested right now to be interested? And it's like, give them a reason to care. And that's built in. These athletes are the reason to care. You just have to give them the opportunity to share their story.
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B
Love that. And then before we wrap up, I have one more question. Then we're going to get into some rapid fire questions. When you look at your journey, from years of trying to have a baby to now reporting on the NFL and UFC while being a new mom, what are you most proud of?
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C
Oh, God, you're gonna make me cry. Because it has the most part of my. Yeah. And also if anybody's ever gone through the fertility journey or the infertility journey, I should say it is the most heartbreaking, heart wrenching thing that you could ever imagine. And it's difficult to explain it, but if you've lived it, you know, and so genuinely, I think part of me felt like, is this ever going to be my reality? You'd watch people with their babies. And I'm so glad for somebody like Erin Andrews, who spoke up about her journey to kind of make you feel less alone. And there's all, you know, there's all these people who have been in the same boat and you're unaware, right?
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B
And so it's such a, like a secretive struggle. It's. You don't see it on their skin. You don't see it on someone's face. It's. It's so behind the scenes, and it's something a lot of women deal with a hundred percent.
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C
And I'm not sure why we don't talk about it even to this day. I'm like, why didn't I share that? Like, I worked this event and I had just miscarried or why, like, why don't I say, say that? And it's weird, but I think it's also somehow us protecting ourselves in those moments of just like, how can I get through this? And so now that I'm on the other side and I have a child, number one, my first thought is, like, there's still people struggling. And I always, like, want to be sensitive to that. If, like, if you're in that, that journey right now and it feels like you won't find, you know, the end of the road. Like, you will, but also do what you need to do. Like, I muted really good friends on Instagram who had kids because it was so hard for me to see. I stopped doing certain peloton instructors classes when they were pregnant. Like, like, because I'm mentally, I couldn't handle that, you know, And I hope that people make those choices if they feel like that's what they need for their mental health. But now, genuinely, it all feels like a dream. Like when I wake up at 1 o' clock in the morning, like last night, to, to change, veto, and feed him, like, he's smiling at me. Like, I will do that for the rest of my life. And I will fit in 15 minutes to do, you know, Atlanta Falcons research or watch videos. Like, I will go without whatever I need to because every dream I have, I feel like came true. And you think, like, career wise when you're a young woman, like, oh, my God, now I get to, like, report on the NFL or now I'm the lead reporter for the ufc. And, like, this is, this is my dream come true. But, like, I didn't feel like any of that until my son was born. And then you just feel like you can do anything, you'll do anything for them. And then it's like, I want to be an example of, like, he can Also do anything. And so that's why I work so hard. And that's. I, I just, I genuinely feel like all of my dreams have come true. And I think part of me has to keep pinching myself of like, I have a. I have a baby. And like, it's crazy. It's the most. Yeah.
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B
Amazing thing it ever, like, becomes real though. Yeah. I'm still like, wow, I have a child.
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C
Yeah. Also, who let us be teenage moms. Weird. All the time.
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B
I'm like, I. You don't assume I'm the babysitter. This is crazy.
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C
I'm in charge. Yeah. And so it's, it's literally a dream come true. And like, I just keep pinching myself because for so many years I would be like, I just wish this would happen for us or we think it was happening and that would get ripped away. And now that it. It's really happened, I think you have a much more, a much bigger sense of gratitude. And like, I don't care how many diapers I have to change. I don't spit up all over me. Like, I don't care. And I, I also said this the whole time to my therapist during my pregnancy is I loved being pregnant because I realized what a miracle it was every day that that can. The pregnancy continued, that all these things are happening in my body and then I can have a perfect son. I think if you didn't maybe have those struggles, it's hard to recognize.
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B
What.
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C
A miracle it really is every moment. And so now I'm just like, I was pregnant during the NFL season and now I have a baby. Like, let's go. You know, and it's just, it's. It's better than I could have ever imagined. And I don't care how much sleep I don't get or what sacrifices I have to make. It is everything I ever wanted and more.
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B
Oh my gosh, I love that. And I think a lot of women are going to be able to relate to that as well. Okay, well, let's jump into some rapid fire questions. Sideline reporting in the snow or in a hundred degree heat?
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C
Oh, snow for sure.
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B
Really? You live in Vegas. That's so surprising.
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C
Yes, well, because like sweating, you can't really hide on camera. And like when you are just sweating through your shirt, it is a tough time. But like, you can bundle up with the snow you get. Like, I don't. Like, no one's expecting you to look cute when you're in a snowstorm. And so I very much take that. And it's fun. Like, I think there's something to a snow game that's way more fun. Fun.
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B
I love that. Okay. Watching your husband's fight highlights or your sideline highlight reels.
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C
Oh, his 100%. I'm so proud of him. I'm like, how do I even have a job? Meanwhile, I'm like, you are the greatest fighter that ever lived. And so.
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B
Coaching your kids team or cheering from the sidelines.
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C
Oh, I feel like I would love to coach. I played softball my whole life and so I'm like, oh, if he plays baseball, like, I would love to help coach and. Yeah. But also, like, do I have the patience for other kids? I'm not sure exactly.
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B
Right. You're like, mine I can deal with, but different story. Fantasy football quarterback Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson.
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C
Great question. I'm going to go with Lamar. The way he uses his legs too. I just feel like a crazy athlete. Yeah. Just undeniable. So I'm going Lamar.
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B
Love that. Kelsey brothers or Manning brothers?
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C
Oh, this might be the hardest question I've ever been asked because I'm, I. I'm a big swifty and my husband and I are giant swifties. Seen her in concert many times. But I grew up a Giants fan. I wore an Eli Manning jersey and he was my first NFL post game interview. And I was this young, terribly nervous reporter. And he was so kind and patient and gave me great answers that I don't know, had Eli not been as wonderful as he was, I don't know if my NFL career would have gone as well as it has. And so I'm gonna go with Manning brothers. They're also so funny. Like, they're so. Yeah, I love them.
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B
Week one hope or the chaos of week 17?
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C
The chaos of week 17, particularly if it's an important game, it you can just cut the tension with a knife. And the way I think everybody like, like week one is maybe more fun, but week 17 is just unlike anything else.
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B
Absolutely. All right. And that's it. Where can the people find you when it comes to socials?
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C
Oh, at Megan Olivy. O L I V I on Instagram. I don't really use X, but I'm there and I'm trying to figure out TikTok, but I feel too old for it. But here we are. Yes. So basically Instagram, but the same handle everywhere.
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B
And then last but not least, we have a little social question. Okay, who is your pick for the most exciting NFL player to watch this football season?
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C
Okay. I'm going to give a unique answer because this is somebody that I want football fans who might not be privy to him to start watching. So the player that I think NFL NFL fans will find really exciting and should be watching if they aren't is a safety from the Kansas City Chiefs named Jaden hicks. He's number 21. In his rookie season, he had three interceptions and picking off, you know, guys like Brock Purdy. But now this is his second season, his sophomore outing. I think the sky's the limit for him. He's also one of our dear friends. His sister is one of my very best friends. I've seen his journey from high school to college to not being maybe drafted where he was expected to be and proving everyone wrong. So I've got to say, watch out for number 21 on the Kansas City Chiefs. Jaden Hicks had good a standout rookie season. I think his sophomore outing is going to be even better.
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B
Oh, I love that. All right, well, thank you so much for coming on. Congratulations on your baby. Oh, my gosh. Get some sleep. And thank you guys so much for tuning in to Sunday Sports Club Podcast every Sunday, wherever. Get you wherever you get your podcast. 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.