• The Infamous Tupac Yoga Pants; Keeping it Real with Michelle Beisner-Buck
    Nov 11 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, ESPN Monday Night Countdown features reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck joins the pod to discuss life on the road during football season while juggling quality time with her twin boys, Blake and Wyatt.

    Jamie opens up about moments on the road when she’s felt especially vulnerable — and Michelle shares a hilarious observation from her boys. Plus, the babes discuss the value in keeping things real when it comes to career advice... and don't miss the backstory behind Jamie's infamous Tupac Shakur yoga pants.

    Just another week with your mom friends… but make it sports.

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    33 mins
  • Finding Support in Sports and Life; Special Guest Andrea Adelson
    Oct 28 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, we welcome ESPN and ACC Network college football reporter Andrea Adelson, who shares her take on the latest ACC standings—and the unique challenge of covering new conference members Stanford, Cal, and SMU while juggling life as a mom of two.

    Together, the ladies dive into what real support looks like in sports media—and how confidence can come from experience, encouragement from colleagues, or even unexpected allies like coaches and players. Tory reflects on her time covering Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, while Jamie recalls her early days on the sports beat in Madison, Wisconsin.

    Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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    42 mins
  • Pro Athlete Mamas: They're Just Like Us!
    Oct 14 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, the babes share personal stories about adapting to unexpected changes, the importance of community support and self-care while working on the road.

    Plus, we brought in advice from some heavy hitters - mamas Serena Williams, Candace Parker, and Kerri Walsh Jennings — who share what it really means to chase greatness while raising a family.

    Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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    17 mins
  • Baseball, Ya'll: Catching Up with Julia Morales
    Oct 7 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, as Jamie gears up for double duty with the NWSL and NHL, the babes catch up with Houston Astros sideline reporter Julia Morales—who gets real about her career path, her motherhood journey, and how she’s feeling about Houston sitting out this year’s postseason.

    Julia shares how she’s managed to crush it in sports broadcasting and launch a clothing line and write a children’s book, and the exciting, ever-growing presence of women across the industry. In this week's Mom-Barrassing Moment of the Week, Tory and Julia have their own versions of wardrobe malfunctions. (Yikes!) Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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    37 mins
  • Know Your Worth, Own Your Confidence
    Sep 30 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, Jamie returns to the ice as the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ ringside reporter while Tory checks in from Philadelphia with the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles. Together, they dive into a candid conversation about knowing your worth, navigating tough negotiations in the workplace, and the confidence it takes to stand your ground.

    And of course, Mom-Barrassing Moment of the Week is back! Tory unintentionally earns a reputation in the soccer mom community, while Jamie shares her daughter’s brutally honest reaction to seeing her all glammed up—a reminder of the many emotions tied to our makeup-free moments.

    Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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    31 mins
  • Mom Life On the Road with Special Guest Jessica Mendoza
    Sep 23 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, we welcome to the pod Jessica Mendoza, a two-time Olympic medalist and ESPN broadcaster, as she shares her experiences throughout her high-profile career and in motherhood. From candid stories about her children to reflections on her sports journey, Jessica offers a genuine, hilarious look on what working moms in sports sometimes face to fulfill all their responsibilities.

    In this week's "Mom-Barrassing Moments," Jessica shares her unforgettable story of being called out by her own son during a school presentation, while Jamie recounts a parenting lesson learned the hard way at Disneyland. Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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    35 mins
  • Tough As A Mother: Jenn Hildreth Joins the Pod
    Sep 16 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, Jamie and Tory recap an exciting week in the sports world, from the US Open Finals, to the kickoff of the NFL season.

    Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster and author of Tough as a Mother Jenn Hildreth shares her insights on the dual challenges of being a working mom and a woman in sports. The conversation delves into the themes of vulnerability and strength, as Jenn discusses the inspiration behind her book, which highlights the stories of women balancing motherhood and demanding careers in sports.

    The episode also covers Jenn's personal experiences, from her early days in sports broadcasting to the emotional journey of dropping her daughter off at college.

    And in this week's Mom-barrassing Moment of the Week, Jamie's "cooking" skills are addressed, while Jenn recalls awkward moments pumping on the road. Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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    33 mins
  • The Mental Load and Career Growth; Special Guest Dianna Russini
    Sep 9 2025

    Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.

    This week, Tory and Jamie welcome NFL Insider and boy mom Dianna Russini to the pod to dive into the mental load mothers face while tackling careers and home responsibilities.

    Dianna shares her experiences of balancing motherhood with a demanding career in sports journalism. She discusses the challenges of being a working mom, the pressures of maintaining a successful career while raising children, and the importance of support systems during maternity leave. Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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    22 mins