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Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastChampioning Change: A Conversation with MEAC Commissioner Sonja StillsIn this episode of the Mixed Doubles podcast, hosts Maggie Robinson and Josh Smythe-Macaulay sat down with Sonja Stills, Commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Stills, the first woman to hold this position in MEAC's history, discusses her career journey, facing imposter syndrome, and her commitment to elevating HBCU athletics. The episode covers the importance of strategic partnerships, the impact of the changing landscape of college athletics, NIL implications, and the significance of diversity and inclusion initiatives. Stills’ vibrant energy and dedication are palpable as she shares inspiring stories about leading with intention and making a difference in th...
2025-07-241h 03Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastUnrivaled Excellence: A Chat with Ivy League Commissioner Robin HarrisIn this episode of the Mixed Doubles podcast, hosts Maggie Robinson and Josh Smythe-Macaulay sit down with Robin Harris, the executive director of the Ivy League. With backgrounds as former Division I Ivy League student-athletes and employees in professional sports, Maggie and Josh explore Robin's career, impact, and vision for the Ivy League. The conversation delves into the unique characteristics and values of the Ivy League, including the focus on balancing academics with athletics, health and safety initiatives, and the implications of recent developments such as NIL and the House vs. NCAA settlement. The episode also highlights the Ivy...
2025-06-2658 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastNCAA v. House Biggest Losers & Updates Arounds the LeaguesIn this episode of the Mixed Doubles Podcast, hosts Maggie Robinson and Josh Smythe Macaulay bring you all the updates from around women's sports, from college athletics to professional leagues. The conversation opens with the impact of the recent House vs NCAA lawsuit on mid-major women's sports teams. They delve into the growth of women-specific sports bars, the ongoing dramatic expansion in women's hockey, and the inaugural season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, backed by the MLB. They also discuss broadcasting issues at the French Open and wrap up with highlights from the start of the WNBA season...
2025-06-1743 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastCrafting a Winning Culture: Insights from Boston Fleet GM Danielle MarmerIn this episode of the Mixed Doubles Podcast, hosts Maggie Robinson and Josh Smythe Macaulay interview Danielle Marmer, General Manager of the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). They delve into Danielle's inspiring journey from her youth in Massachusetts and Vermont, where she fell in love with hockey, to her impactful collegiate career at Quinnipiac University, and her transition into coaching and player development. She shares her experiences as the first woman to hold an on-ice role for the Boston Bruins and discusses the challenges and achievements in her role as GM of the Boston Fleet...
2025-06-0559 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastEmpowering Female Coaches with Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCoachIn this episode of the Mixed Doubles Podcast, hosts Maggie and Josh interview Vanessa Fuchs, the CEO of WeCoach, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting, advancing, and retaining women coaches in all sports and levels through year-round professional growth & leadership development programs.
Vanessa discusses her career journey from being a former dual-sport athlete at Florida State University (FSU) to becoming the first woman to lead the FSU Athletic Department. The conversation then delves into the changing landscape of college athletics, the importance of female leadership in sports, and Vanessa's impactful experiences throughout her career. Vanessa emphasizes the critical...
2025-05-1345 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastAdvice Line!In this special solo episode, host Maggie Robinson shares valuable career advice she has compiled from previous interviews with accomplished women in the sports industry. Maggie focuses on offering guidance for those facing significant life changes, particularly those in transitional periods of their careers. She features advice from Caroline Chagares (Director of Marketing and Commercial Ops at NWSL ), Emily Proud (CBS sports reporter), Tish Carmona (Director of Communications for Unrivaled), Cathy Yancy (Vice President of Broadcasting at the NFL), and the founders of Launch Break, Teresa Saputo-Crerend and Philippa Portnoy. Each guest shares insights on networking, work-life balance, breaking...
2025-04-1117 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastNew IOC President, an NWSL Rebrand, and March Madness RecapWe're back with your women's sports news updates! Listen in as hosts Maggie Robinson and Josh Smythe-Macaulay tell you all you need to know about women's sports from the past week. They provide updates on Maggie's upcoming move and final month at the NFL, leading up to the Draft. The hosts transition into several significant highlights, including the global rise of women's soccer with the advent of World Seven Football and Juju Watkins winning the Naismith Player of the Year in college basketball. They further cover Kirsty Coventry's historic appointment as the first female and African president of the...
2025-04-0430 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastDoubles Partners to Business Partners: Meet The Columbia Duo Behind LaunchBreak's SuccessWelcome back to our interview series! In this episode of the Mixed Doubles Podcast, hosts Maggie Robinson and Josh Smythe Macaulay sat down with Teresa Saputo-Crerend and Philippa Portnoy, the founders of LaunchBreak, an innovative networking platform for women athletes. Teresa and Philippa, former doubles partners and Columbia University alumni, discuss transitioning from corporate careers to launching their platform. They share insights on the impact of their athletic background on their professional success, the importance of mentorship, and the drive to support female athletes. The conversation covers their collegiate experiences, the significance of community, and practical advice for young...
2025-03-2128 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastCathy Flowers Yancy: ESPN, 30 Super Bowls and Work-Life BalanceWelcome back to another edition of our interview series! Today we sat down with Cathy Flowers Yancy, Vice President of Broadcasting at the NFL. Cathy shares her illustrious career journey, from being the first female producer of SportsCenter at ESPN to negotiating groundbreaking deals like the WNBA's broadcast rights. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of working in sports media, the significance of mentorship, and balancing a demanding career with family life. Key moments include Cathy's advice on raising kids alongside a career, her experiences at numerous Super Bowls, and the pivotal role she played in advancing...
2025-03-141h 08
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastSierra Brooks: NCAA Gymnastics, NIL, and the GymternetWelcome back to our interview series! Today we sat down with Sierra Brooks, a decorated gymnast from the University of Michigan. The conversation spans her early beginnings in gymnastics at age three, her rise to a 13-time All American, and her pivotal role in Michigan’s first NCAA championship in 2021. Sierra shares insights on handling pressure and expectations, her decision to forego elite gymnastics in favor of collegiate competition, and the impacts of NIL on college athletes. She also reflects on her transition to life after gymnastics and her other passions like photography and graphic design. The discussion is a...
2025-03-0750 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastTish Carmona: Unrivaled Basketball and Shooting Your Shot (professionally)Welcome back to our interview series! Today's guest is Tish Carmona, director of communications for Unrivaled, the newest 3v3 Women's Basketball League. She is joined by fellow University of Maryland alum and NFL rotational analyst, Bradley Polkowitz. Tish discusses her career journey, starting from her college internships and moving to her professional roles with the Washington Commanders, the NBA, and the WNBA. She shares insights about her responsibilities at Unrivaled, her experiences working closely with elite athletes, and the challenges and triumphs of building a new league from the ground up. This episode provides valuable career advice for young...
2025-02-2837 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastCozy Chats - Super Bowl, Grad School and Crying Over Animated MoviesWelcome to episode one of Cozy Chats! We're trying new things in 2025 and in this series, you'll get to hang out with us as we catch up on life, sports, and everything in between. Cozy Chats is like chatting with your friends over coffee, so listen in for some laughs, heartwarming moments, and personal updates from the squad!In this episode, Maggie shares the exciting news of her acceptance into Syracuse University’s Newhouse School for Public Communications to study broadcast and digital journalism, specifically in sports media and communications. She explains the emotional jo...
2025-02-2543 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastMillion Dollar Contracts, Quintuple Doubles and the NBA...?In this episode, Maggie and Josh share major professional updates, including Josh's new role at the NBA in partnership marketing and business development. They discuss groundbreaking achievements like Naomi Girma's record-breaking soccer trade and Laura Mueller becoming the first female race engineer in Formula 1 history. They delve into industry news, including Maybelline's partnership with the new Women's Lacrosse League, and provide insights into three different volleyball leagues in the U.S. The episode also covers the start of the Unrivaled 3v3 basketball league and WNBA free agency, highlighting key players and contract negotiations. Additionally, they celebrate high school basketball...
2025-01-2934 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastGame Changers: Past, Present, and FutureIn this episode of the Mixed Doubles podcast, Maggie and Josh discuss their favorite sports stories, NFL playoff predictions, and the phenomenal growth of women's sports leagues. They delve into the influential figures and top moments from 2024 and share their excitement about upcoming events in 2025, including new leagues and expansions. The episode features listener questions about promising sports organizations, with Maggie and Josh providing thoughtful insights and personal anecdotes. Listen in:01:25 NFL Playoffs Discussion02:25 Answering Listener Questions04:39 Favorite Sports Stories07:20 NFL Playoff Predictions10:58 Big...
2025-01-1333 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastUnrivaled Basketball, Brazilian Superstars and NWSL ExpansionIn this episode, hosts Maggie and Josh highlight notable young athletes including Brazilian skateboarder Rayssa Leal, and celebrate Marta's accolades and her namesake award. They delve into the logistics and implications of the new 3x3 women's basketball league, Unrivaled, including its high-profile investors and player salaries. They also explore the NCAA volleyball final four and the potential expansion of the NWSL into Denver. Listen in!02:54 Big Plays and Big Players03:01 Rayssa Leal: Skateboarding Prodigy07:06 Marta: The Soccer Legend09:27 A'ja Wilson's Nike Deal10:47 Caitlyn Clark: Athlete of the Year14...
2024-12-2034 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastMarch of Dimes, Money Moves, and F1 AcademyIn this episode of Mixed Doubles, Maggie shares her unique experience as a seat filler at the prestigious March of Dimes luncheon and discusses her surprise encounter with sports celebrities. They highlight the significance of the new U.S. women's professional lacrosse league (WLL) and its 2025 debut aimed at preparing for the 2028 LA Olympics. Josh then celebrates Coco Gauff's remarkable earnings and Michelle Kang's $30 million philanthropic investment in U.S. women's soccer. The podcast also discusses the new WNBA expansion teams, including the Toronto Tempo, and the Women's Track Athlete of the Year awards. They wrap up with insights...
2024-12-0938 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastNWSL Stars, WNBA Coaching Changes, and The NYC MarathonThis episode is short & sweet, perfect for your commute! Listen along as Maggie and Josh highlight standout players like Temwa Chawinga from the NWSL's KC Current and Diana Taurasi's Instagram campaign hinting at her final WNBA season. The conversation continues to the newly launched All Women's Sports Network by Whoopi Goldberg, the record-breaking marathon performance, and Nelly Korda’s dominant LPGA season. We wrap up with significant coaching changes in the WNBA and an overview of the NWSL playoffs.
Big Plays and Big Players (01:18)
Industry News: Whoopi Goldberg's New Sports Channel (04:32)
Marathon Highlights: Sheila Chepkirui (06:42)
Golf Spotlight: Nelly Ko...
2024-11-1120 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastTeam USA Handball Tryouts & The State of Women's BasketballWe've missed you and we have updates! Josh & Maggie sit down for a solo pod to talk about Maggie's Team USA Handball tryout (LOL), Josh's strong desire to run the decathlon, and of course all the major women's sports updates.Come hang out with us & listen along!
Team USA Handball tryouts (56:03)
Competing in the decathlon (someone help us find equipment) (6:32)
Big Plays & Big Players
PWHL expansion (9:49)
Ballon d'Or - Aitana Bonmati (10:39)
Angel Reese x Reebok signature shoe (13:48)
WTA Finals (15:27)
Unrivaled 3v3 Basketball League (17:09)
WNBA's coaching problem (20:16)
UEFA's $1B investment (24:11)
USWNT (28:21)
College Soccer Top 3 (30:24)
College Basketball (31:57)
2024-11-0136 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastInside the WNBA with CBS Sports host Emily ProudToday we're chatting with Emily Proud, CBS Sports anchor and host for 24/7 Sports and CBS College Football. This season she also covered the WNBA as a sideline reporter and shared what it was like to work in the W at such a monumental time. She's interviewed players like Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson, and Alyssa Thomas and her passion for sports is evident in how she cares for the athletes she interviews and preps for her job. Listen along!
Career trajectory post-grad (1:09)
Work/life balance as a sports host (4:51)
Covering the 2024 WNBA season (9:06)
Interviewing Alyssa Thomas (13:18)
The...
2024-10-2552 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastCaroline Chagares on the NWSL CBA, NFL Media Rights and Advice for Student-AthletesIt's been a minute (a lil thing called football season started), but we are back with another interview with an incredible woman in the sports industry. Caroline Chagares is the Director of Marketing and Commercial Operations at the NWSL, formerly with the NFL's Media Strategy and Business Development team. She has a wealth of knowledge on sports media rights and revenue marketing, and her passion for sports and supporting female athletes was evident in our chat!Listen along:
Her transition from corporate finance to sports (2:05)
Media rights deals at the NFL (4:47)
Marketing and Commercial Ops at...
2024-10-1141 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastAu Revoir, Paris OlympicsThe Paris Olympics have come to a close and we have SO much to recap:
Sifan Hassan won the marathon (after 2 other races🤯)
Diana Taurasi being the G.O.A.T
Jordan Chiles's bronze medal snub
UWSNT comeback (world champs, baby!!)
USA Women's Basketball dominance
Track & Field showing OUT this Olympics
International boxing drama
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2024-08-1739 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastShe's a Runner, She's an Olympic Track Star ft. Ernie RobertsonThe Paris Olympics are HERE and today we're chatting all things track and field with resident expert, Ernie Robertson. Ernie was a dual-sport D1 athlete at Columbia University (track & football) and dropped SO much knowledge about women's sprinting. Tune in to hear about:
Sha'Carri Richardson
Jamaican Sprinters v. USA (p.s. there's beef)
Shericka Jackson
Gabby Thomas
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Femke Bol
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2024-08-1737 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastYour Favorite Olympians You've Never Heard OfHappy Tuesday & welcome back to another episode of Mixed Doubles. Listen along to hear more about:
NFL Flag Championships (the girls are balling out!)
Big WNBA sponsorship moves
USWNT Olympics bracket (scary)
4 Team USA Olympians to watch for in Paris
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2024-08-1740 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastIronman Recap, Mongolian Uniforms and The ESPYsWelcome back to another episode. Listen along as the squad gets into some fun topics today:
Maggie describes her Ironman 70.3 experience (unreal!)
The duo geeks out about the Mongolian Olympic uniforms
The largest NWSL valuation... ever!
ESPYs winners & losers
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2024-08-1754 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastShe's a Runner, She's an Olympic Track Star Ft. Ernie RobertsonThe Olympics are finally here and we're talking all things international track & field with special guest Ernie Robertson. Ernie was a two-sport D1 athlete at Columbia University, running track and playing football (casual).
Listen in:
Sketchers WNBA Deal (2:55) 💅
Team Canada spying...? (6:29) 👀
Diamond League & Grand Slam track (8:43) 💎
Sha'carri Richardson (12:03)
Team Jamaica's Sprinting Dominance (14:45) 🇯🇲
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (16:19)
Elaine Thompson-Herah (18:10)
Shericka Jackson (20:17)
Gabby Thomas (24:09)
The Mental Game (26:14) 🧠
Sydney McLaughlin & Dalilah Muhammad (31:56)
2024-07-3136 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastFlag Football, All-Star "Upset" & Countdown to Paris!It's late July and you know what that means... it's Olympics week! Tune in to hear Josh & Maggie chat it up about:
Flag Football (0:31)🏈
New sponsorship announcements (5:43)
WNBA All-Star upset (12:00)⛹️♀️
USWNT Olympic bracket of death (16:56)⚽️
Olympics sleeper picks (18:52)🏆
IOC Refugee Team (26:48)
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2024-07-2331 minMixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastESPYs Breakdown, Major NWSL Investments, and an Ironman RecapHappy Tuesday y'all! Tune in as we chat about:
Maggie's Ironman 70.3 experience (:30.05)
Allyson Felix & the Mongolian Olympic Uniforms (3:23.5)
Wimbledon recap (5:44)
WNBA star on 2K (8:02)
Angel City FC's recent valuation (11:33)
ESPYs breakdown (13:24)
2024-07-1639 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastNiche Olympic Sports, Wimbledon, and ROY DebateHappy Tuesday & happy Olympics month! Listen along as we chat about:
Josh's quarter-life crisis (it's non-existent, he's thriving) (0:22)
Big Plays and Big Players (1:41)
Wimbledon updates across the pond (7:40)
WNBA Rookie of the Year debate (9:21)
NWSL updates (12:39)
Niche Olympic sports- breaking (16:30), kayak cross (19:55), and skateboarding (22:55)
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2024-07-0929 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastGet Ready With Me for the Paris OlympicsWe're less than a month out from the 2024 Paris Olympics! Listen in as Josh & Maggie give you all the names to know:
Bella Whittaker & Gabby Thomas (2:08)
USA Track & Field (7:02)
Gymnastics (15:05)
WNBA watch party & league updates (18:20)
USWNT Soccer roster reveal! (21:30)
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2024-07-0229 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastWorld Records, Indonesia's 1st Olympic Gymnast & IndyCarThings are heating up ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics & we've got all the updates you need to know.
Tennessee native breaks swimming world record (1:30)
Chloe Kim & new X Games format (4:07)
Indonesia's first Olympic gymnast (9:01)
NWSL and... Riot Fest? (11:54)
Jamie Chadwick and IndyCar (14:56)
PWHL 1st round pick: Sarah Fillier (17:36)
WNBA updated (18:25)
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2024-06-1824 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastCaitlin Clark & the Olympics Roster DramaWhat's new in the world of women's sports?
Doris Burke & the NBA (2:51)
Coco Gauff wins the French Open Doubles title (7:36)
New Pro Softball League via Athletes Unlimited! (10:43)
Simone Biles is the GOAT (13:37)
Oklahoma's 4-peat (!!!) in NCAA Softball (16:00)
Arkansas sweeps NCAA Track & Field (18:03)
Caitlin Clark, WNBA & Olympics Roster (20:08)
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2024-06-1134 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastPWHL Champs, Olympics Prep & The Emma Hayes EraBusy week in the sports world! Listen in as Josh and Maggie chat about:
top track stars (2:03)
WNBA beef (11:35)
a fresh start for US Women's Soccer (21:56)
the inaugural PWHL championship (30:00)
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2024-06-0434 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastMeet The Women of the NFL Scheduling TeamWelcome to the Mixed Doubles interview series where we’ll be highlighting key women in the world of sports and entertainment!
Charlotte Carey & Lucy Popko are two of the masterminds behind the NFL schedule & they share all the behind-the-scenes details:
how they got to the NFL (1:23)
schedule creation (14:59)
cloud computing & AWS (19:05)
did Taylor Swift impact the schedule?! (26:23)
key matchups (34:44)
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2024-05-2441 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastThe WNBA Tips Off & Flava Flav is Sponsoring... US Water Polo?We're baaack did you miss us? Join us as we discuss the rap star to women's sports investor pipeline (3:06), the rise of League One Volleyball (15:01), and of course allll the latest in WBNA news (17:21).
Exciting news for y'all... our interview series starts this week so stay tuned !👀
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2024-05-2143 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastThe Sports Bra is Going NationwideJoin us this week as we joke about Maggie going viral (1:03), track stars finally getting their bag (5:37), and the Sports Bra: women's only sports bar that's getting nationally franchised (17:55)!
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2024-04-2930 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastWe Have a Bone to Pick… Pay Disparity, Revealing Uniforms and AgeismThis week Josh & Maggie had to get some things off their chest. Join them as they get heated about:
1) the beef between Diana Taurasi and Caitlin Clark (14:16)
2) the NBA vs. WNBA pay disparity (21:47)
3) the skimpy Team USA track uniforms (32:45)
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2024-04-2337 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastProfessional Women’s Hockey is Ahead of the GameCome hang with us as we discuss the mental quirks of being a goalkeeper (someone go check on Maggie, (7:45)), Team USA’s hockey dominance (14:20), and the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (16:00).
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2024-04-1625 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastSo You Got Drafted into the WNBA.... Now What?Josh and Maggie are back this week to fill you in on exciting women's sports updates (did someone say Call Her Daddy x Summer Olympics collab?!) and the dilemma of limited WNBA roster spots (20:00).
Disclaimer: Thoughts expressed in this podcast are our own and in no way represent the thoughts of our employer.
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2024-04-1031 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastThe Caitlin Clark Effect and the Economics of Women's College BasketballCatch up with all things women's sports as we give you updates across the industry from the past week (1:54) and dive into the economics of NCAA women's basketball phenom Caitlin Clark (13:01).
Disclaimer 1: Thoughts expressed in this podcast are our own and in no way represent the thoughts of our employer.
Disclaimer 2: Josh asked Maggie how her weekend was but she didn’t think it was interesting enough to make the pod.
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2024-04-0235 min
Mixed Doubles: A Women's Sports PodcastWelcome to Mixed DoublesWelcome to the Mixed Doubles podcast! Meet your hosts Maggie Robinson & Josh Smythe-Macualay, two co-workers in the sports industry who are passionate about all things women’s sports.
In this episode, you'll learn more about us, our background, and why you should tune in. (You'll also find out why we named this Mixed Doubles)
What you can expect: Good chats, top stats, and highlights across the women's sports landscape.
Listen in weekly on Tuesday mornings and find us on Spotify, iHeart, Apple Podcasts… we’re on them all!
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2024-03-2514 min