As you may have heard, our friend Cheslie Kryst died by suicide on Sunday January 30, 2022 at the age of 30. Like many that knew her, we are devastated by this news. 

It’s hard to get our heads around this. We had her on the show just a few months ago, and she was so charming, intelligent and fun. She dropped so many gems and truly spoke to our souls. We decided to re-release our interview with her so that you could hear how amazing she is.

Also, Cheslie’s mother asked those that want to help, please make a donation to Dress for Success, an organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Cheslie really believed in this organization, so please contribute if you can. Their website is https://dressforsuccess.org 

We’re sending lots of love and prayers to her family during this difficult time. 

And if you or someone you know is struggling, reach out for help. If you don’t have someone to reach out too, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. 

Cheslie Kryst, rest in power. 

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It’s the last episode of Season 3 and hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril kick off the episode giving thanks to you for listening and supporting the show! We’ll be mixing things up a bit this year, make sure you are subscribed to our podcast wherever you listen and follow us on social media for the latest news @insidelinespodcast on Instagram and Facebook.

Next, it’s on to storytime as Atoya tells the tale of how she almost got stuck in the Dominican Republic over the weekend. After traveling down for a friend’s birthday, one of the party guests tested positive for COVID! Tune in to find out what happened! 

Then, it’s on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia are joined by Producer Scott as they discuss the speculation around Tom Brady’s retirement. In case you missed it, ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news of Tom’s retirement which of course became the headline for numerous news sources. Next came a plethora of congratulatory messages including one from Tom’s company, TB12’s twitter account….Then came the doubts because Tom himself did not announce it. The three share their thoughts on if Tom will really retire, what Giselle will do if he does NOT hang up his cleats, and if Tom Brady is truly the GOAT!

Finally, the ladies welcome journalist and TV host Cari Champion to the show! A former ESPN Sports Center and First Take anchor,  Cari chats with the ladies about how she got her start in journalism and co-hosting the shows Stick to Sports with her good friend Jemele Hill and her podcast Naked with Cari Champion. She shares why she started her foundation, Brown Girls Dream, a program created as an informal support system for high potential young women of color. Cari also discusses the importance of depicting black stories more accurately, why she left ESPN, and much more! 

Don't forget about our big Super Bowl show coming up on February 12. If you’ll be in Los Angeles on that day, please come see our live show. We’re going to have amazing guests, we’ll play some games with the audience and it will be a lot of fun. More details coming on our social pages soon. We’ll release that live show in the podcast feed the week the Super Bowl and the full video episode can be watched on our YouTube channel. 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are getting in shape on the insideLINES Podcast! 

Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode answering your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! The ladies share their thoughts on foods that should be banned from flights and menu changes at a nostalgic fast food chain. If YOU would like to have your questions answered on the podcast, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.

Next, it's on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the NFL Overtime rules…specifically during the playoffs. This topic of course comes after the Buffalo Bills versus the Kansas City Chiefs game. Now, in case you missed it, the last 2 minutes of the game was a complete shootout! Both teams scored a combined 24 points during that period alone, sending the game into overtime. KC won the coin toss, receiving the only possession of OT and won the game. Afterwards, fans expressed their desire to have the rules changed. Atoya and Tia weigh in with their thoughts. 

Finally, the ladies welcome entrepreneur and chair of this year’s Off the Field Women’s Association Fashion Show, Sherice Brown! The wife of NFL veteran wide receiver and National Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown, Sherice is a co-founder of the OTF organization, and she chats with the ladies about the upcoming show taking place during Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. The event benefits the Hollyrod Foundation and the Ladylike Foundation. Sherice also discusses how she started her fitness company She’ Browns Fitness and Wellness, her passion for leading women through the Bible Study Fellowship International program, challenges of being empty nesters and much more! 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are feeling nostalgic on the insideLINES Podcast! 

First up, the ladies take on your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! Tia and Atoya answer your questions on Drake and the alleged hot sauce fiasco, what’s an appropriate length of stay at a friend’s house, and if they still believe in traditional gender roles. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.

Then it’s on to Hot Takes, where Atoya and Tia chat about Jamie Lynn Spears’ new book Things I Should Have Said. Prior to the book release, we learned that Spears reached out to Alexa Nikolas to apologize for their feud dating back to when the two appeared on the Nickelodeon show  Zoey 101. However, after the book was released, Alexa claims that Jamie’s portrayal of their feud in the book was a complete lie. Atoya and Tia ask the question, should you give people a heads up if they are included in your book and give them a chance to weigh in? 

Finally, the ladies are joined by producer Scott Riggs as they reflect on the changes they made for Season 3 of the insideLINES podcast. They also each share some of their favorite episodes and funny or inspirational moments from the season. Let us know your thoughts on Season 3 so far or suggestions for guests you’d like to see on an episode by leaving us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES. 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are bringing the thunder on the insideLINES Podcast! 

First up, the ladies are tackling your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! Tia and Atoya share the results from the insideLINES Fantasy Football Tournament as well as things they would have known prior to getting married. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.

Next in Hot Takes, we’re talking proper covid etiquette, specifically around notifying individuals when you’re positive, quarantining timeframes, etc.  This comes from a Reddit post that surfaced over the weekend in which the user admitted to peeking over the shoulder of the passenger in front of them to read some text messages. The user saw that the front passenger sent a message stating that they were POSITIVE for covid and yet still boarded the plane. Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the situation and, believe it or not, they don't entirely agree on this one! 

Finally, Atoya and Tia welcome Davontay Moore to the show! Davontay is the fiance to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Damarcus Robinson and co-owner of Snap House Photography Studio and Event Space in Tampa, FL. She chats with the ladies about how being a “military” child prepared her for the hustle and bustle of relocating due to the unknown placement of professional athletes, making it through an extended hospital stay after going into premature labor at the start of the pandemic, and overcoming relationship challenges that arouse after becoming parents! She also reveals her interest in potentially “dipping her toe” in the sports agency pond in the future! 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are exploring second chances on the insideLINES Podcast! 

First up, the ladies are fresh off a pretty relaxing holiday break! After the surge in positive covid cases, both Tia and Atoya had low-key Christmas celebrations at home with their families. As for New Year’s Eve, Atoya spent the evening completing vision boards and having a game night with her family. Meanwhile, Tia and her husband Cliff brought in the New Year at the Dave Chappelle & Friends comedy show. 

Then, it’s on to Hot Takes where the ladies share their takes on NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown’s abrupt exit during the third quarter of Tampa Bay’s Sunday game vs the New York Jets. Some speculated that Antonio left after being benched assuming the Bucs were intentionally trying to prevent Antonio’s chances of earning contract incentives. 

Lastly, Atoya and Tia welcome Lacey Leonard to the show! Lacey, wife of former NFL defensive tackle Louis Leonard (Chargers, Browns, Panthers), is a Relationship Coach and founder of Tackle Health (an Arizona based Behavioral Health Outpatient facility). Lacey chats with the ladies about how she ignored several red flags prior to getting married, what led to her getting divorced, AND how her and Louis leaned into their faith to reconcile and remarry!  She also discussed what it was like to witness Louis’ mental health issues he experienced due to multiple concussions obtained while playing in the NFL. After Louis was denied a settlement from the NFL’s concussion settlement fund, Lacey discovered and became an advocate against NFL’s race norming policing.

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are reflecting on the year for the insideLINES Podcast! 

It’s the last episode of 2021 and the ladies look back at some of their favorite things and most impactful moments of the year! From the insurrection to start the year to the resurgence of covid via a new variant (Delta and now Omicron), Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the moments that have truly defined 2021. We want to hear YOUR favorite moments, albums, songs, etc. of 2021! Leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insidelines. 

From there, Atoya and Tia  jump straight into the interview with SVP, Head of Marketing and Brand Engagement for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Nicole Jeter West! From her role as Director of Marketing for the New York Knicks to her current role with the Olympics, Nicole chats with the ladies about the importance of always being prepared for anything which sparked a conversation about getting her first job with the Knicks after a lunch meeting with an old friend landed her an impromptu interview with the VP of Marketing for the Knicks and and eventual job. She also discusses how finding  “harmony” and NOT “work-life balance” is the key to her success and how suffering several miscarriages led to her establishing and prioritizing clear boundaries for every aspect of her life.

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are getting their men involved on the insideLINES Podcast! 

First, in the “Asking for a Friend!” segment, the ladies answer questions about repeating outfits, their experience with their husband's groupies, and if it’s appropriate to buy your friend’s significant others gifts. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.

Then, it’s on to Hot Takes where the ladies take on actor Ben Affleck. Ben appeared on Howard Stern's Sirius XM radio show and spoke on his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner. Ben seemingly appeared to blame Jennifer for his alcoholism saying he’d probably still be drinking if they were married and that he felt trapped because of the kids.  

Lastly, the men of insideLINES take over! Atoya’s husband, Nate Burleson, and Tia’s husband, Cliff Avril, join the ladies for a special episode hosted by producer extraordinaire, Scott Riggs. Nate and Cliff share how they didn’t even think about making it to the NFL until they were approached by NFL agents, their passion for instilling financial literacy in their children, and what it was like walking away from the game. Then, they wrap things up with a quick game to see how well the couples know each other! 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are digging deep on the insideLINES Podcast! 

Atoya and Tia shake things up a bit with a new segment called “Asking For A Friend!” The ladies tackled some questions sent in by listeners via the insideLINES voicemail. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.

Then, it’s on to Hot Takes we’re the ladies share on rapper and actor Machine Gun Kelly’s interview on the Drew Barrymore Show. Kelly was promoting his new nail polish line when he opened up about being tired of smiling on days when he doesn’t actually feel like smiling. Tia and Atoya share their thoughts on if they think entertainers should have to continue to wear a mask for fans and supporters. 

Lastly, the ladies welcome realtor, philanthropist, and president of The Kwamie Lassiter Foundation, Ericka Lassiter. Ericka, wife of the late NFL defensive Back Kwamie Lassitor, served for 12 years as president of the Off the Field Women’s Association, an organization created to support players’ significant others as they navigated their journey in the NFL. Ericka chats with the ladies about her experience caring for her son who was diagnosed with and then cured of sickle cell anemia. She also discusses what life has been like after the sudden loss of her husband in 2019 and finally stepping back in order for her to grieve properly. Ericka also reveals her plans of writing a book to share her life story. 

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Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are laughing till their sides hurt on the insideLINES Podcast! 

Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled weekend! Tia is back from a quick weekend trip to Jacksonville, FL for an induction ceremony. Tia’s husband Cliff was inducted into the Clay County Hall of Fame for his work in the community along with his former teammate Nolan Carroll. Atoya was finally able to surprise her oldest son with his first car. 

Next in Hot Takes, Atoya and Tia are discussing the Oxford High School school shooting. Ethan Crumbly opened fire last Tuesday, killing 4 students and injuring several others. The Oxford Township prosecutor surprised everyone when she also filed charges against Ethan’s parents Jennifer & James Crumbly. The ladies discuss if it was appropriate for the parents to be charged as well and if anyone else should be held accountable. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts at https://www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.   

Lastly, the ladies welcome Nischelle Turner, co-host of Entertainment Tonight. Nischelle, five-time Emmy award winning correspondent and co-host of “The Big Podcast with Shaq”, is the first black woman to host ET. She chats with the ladies about almost giving up on getting the host role at ET and reuniting with the news anchor who inspired her to get into journalism. Nischelle also discusses the challenges associated with having uterine fibroids and her and Atoya share their experiences. She's also working with the Black Women's Health Imperative to help educate about this challenging ailment. Before they wrap, Nischelle shares stories about doing a podcast with Shaq. 

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