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Babes 'n' Sports PodcastThe Infamous Tupac Yoga Pants; Keeping it Real with Michelle Beisner-BuckWelcome 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...
2025-11-1132 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastFinding Support in Sports and Life; Special Guest Andrea AdelsonWelcome 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 refl...
2025-10-2842 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastPro Athlete Mamas: They're Just Like Us!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. Follow the conversation on inst...
2025-10-1417 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastBaseball, Ya'll: Catching Up with Julia MoralesWelcome 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 o...
2025-10-0736 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastKnow Your Worth, Own Your ConfidenceWelcome 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 Ja...
2025-09-3030 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastMom Life On the Road with Special Guest Jessica MendozaWelcome 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 o...
2025-09-2335 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastTough As A Mother: Jenn Hildreth Joins the PodWelcome 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...
2025-09-1633 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastThe Mental Load and Career Growth; Special Guest Dianna RussiniWelcome 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 w...
2025-09-0921 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastFamily Planning on a Sports Timeline; Mom-barrasing Moments of the WeekWelcome to Babes 'n' Sports — where accomplished sports professionals Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to juggle motherhood with high-pressure careers in the male-dominated world of sports.This week, Tory reflects on how—six years ago—her family planning revolved around NFL kickoff and the US Open, and the lessons that followed through childbirth, maternity leave, and miscarriage.Jamie highlights why equal parental leave matters for both moms and dads, and how that policy made all the difference when her family welcomed their first baby.Plu...
2025-09-0222 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastStaying Strong in What You Know and What You ChooseWelcome to Babes 'n' Sports — where accomplished sports professionals Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to juggle motherhood with high-pressure careers in the male-dominated world of sports.With honesty and humor, Jamie (a play-by-play announcer for professional women’s hockey and soccer) and Tory (a 15-year storytelling veteran and former collegiate tennis player) share their personal journeys and the unique challenges working moms face in sports media.This week’s Mansplain Moment of the Week has Tory reliving a cringeworthy exchange where she was forced to defen...
2025-08-2624 minBabes 'n' Sports PodcastMom Guilt and Mansplaining: Navigating Sports Careers and MotherhoodWelcome to the debut episode of Babes 'n' Sports, where accomplished sports professionals Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy pull back the curtain on what it's really like balancing motherhood with demanding careers in the male-dominated sports industry.With refreshing honesty and humor, Jamie (a play-by-play announcer for professional women's hockey and soccer) and Tory (a 15-year storytelling veteran and former collegiate tennis player) share their personal journeys navigating the unique challenges working moms face in sports media. From the overwhelming guilt of leaving infant children for work assignments to the psychological burden of enjoying "fun" careers...
2025-08-1921 min
On The RiseEpisode 17: Tory Zawacki RoyTory Zawacki Roy is on the rise. The Duke University alum shares her story achieving a Top 5 national doubles ranking for the Blue Devils before joining ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-3125 min