More Than a Season

By Ashley Cramer and Brittany LabbeSociety & Culture Sports Education Self-Improvement Relationships

More Than a Season episodes

January 26, 2023A World Series Championship & A Wedding
We sit down with Jessica Stanek, wife to MLB Pitcher for the Houston Astros, Ryne Stanek, to talk about all things baseball. She gives us the run down on her two trips to the World Series and being a new mom with a new organization.
We also talk about:
How they met

Tips for traveling with a newborn

Enjoying the moments

Differences between organizations

Having a baby during baseball season

And so much more!
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30 min
December 16, 2022My Daddy is a Football Coach
We sit down with Colleen Thomas, mom, author and wife to Brandon Thomas, Graduate Assistant Football Coach for Clemson University. We chat about what it was like going from a player's significant other in college to the NFL to a coach's significant other in high school and now in college.
We also talk about:
The process of writing a children's book

Raising kiddos in the sports industry

Dealing with injuries as a football player's significant other

Facing transition in the sports industry

Juggling work and being a mom

The difference between the NFL and college
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40 min
December 08, 2022The Coaching Life
We sit down with Kaitlyn Culwell, high school coach & teacher and significant other to Tate Whitten, Wide Receivers Football Coach for Tarleton State University. We chat about what it was like being a coach's kid and now a coach's significant other while also being a coach herself.
We also talk about:
Moving frequently as a kid

Communicating with your significant other during chaotic times

Surviving difficult times within the sports industry

Dealing with fans and the noise

Juggling your passion with your significant other's passion

Being a teacher and coach

The difference between high school and college sports
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30 min
November 30, 2022Finding Community Within Chaos
We sit down with Jayna Williams, Physical Therapist and wife to Donte Williams, Defensive Backs Coach for USC Football. We chat about what it is like to be the constant in the world of unknown while also balancing being a mom, wife and business owner.
We also talk about:
Transitioning from a girlfriend to wife within the sports industry

Finding a community during transition

Handling a head coach getting fired

Being a mom and business owner

Finding your place within the sports industry

Following your dreams and continuing to pursue your passions
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36 min
November 17, 2022Learning & Growing Through Transitions
This episode is just with your favorite hosts...us! We chat about how we are feeling at the end of season and the things we have learned this year.
We also talk about:
Dealing with transitions

Our plan for the future

Things we have struggled with

Areas of growth this year

A mentality that we are focusing on during the transition period
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23 min
November 09, 2022Serial Entrepreneur & Life as a Deputy AD Wife
We sit down with Lauren George, owner of Lauren George Fitness and the wife to Eric George, Deputy Athletic Director/CFO at Mississippi State University. We chat about what it is like to be a serial entrepreneur and the significant other to a Deputy AD.
We also talk about:
Supporting multiple sports

Conversations with kiddos about moving and friendships

Having your own career and supporting your significant other

Building a business/multiple businesses

The importance of fitness and following your passion

Job responsibilities of a Deputy Athletic Director
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36 min
November 02, 2022The Big Man Foundation & Helping the Community
We sit down with Casey Kroll who is the CEO of The Big Man Foundation. The Big Man Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity that believes athletic coaches and their families make up and underserved community of very selfless people. We chat about what helping others in the sports industry and building relationships within your community.
We also talk about:
Starting a foundation and the idea behind the name

The life and legacy of Coach Jamal Powell

How the foundation has impacted others

Making an impact in the world beyond sports

The importance of helping and being kind to others

The best way to get involved with this nonprofit

What you can do to make a difference in your own communities
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36 min
October 26, 2022More Than Sports
We sit down with Ashley Capel who is a mama, BeautyCounter Leader, School Nurse, and wife to Jason Capel, Assistant Basketball Coach at Pittsburg. We talk all about being a significant other in the basketball industry while raising boys and making time for yourself.
We also talk about:
Holding tight to your identity outside of sports

Importance of having a foundation for your family as you continue to move

Empowering their kids to make their own choices

The importance of diversity and inclusion in schools

Explaining to kids that dad might not be at every game or practice of theirs

The final four experience

Coaching with your family
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33 min
October 19, 2022Bananaland
We sit down with Tara Whiddon, Executive Rockstar for the Savannah Bananas. If you haven't heard of the Savannah Bananas, you need to listen to this episode and then go and see all of their hilarious TikTok videos. We talk about the work that goes into being a part of the Savannah Bananas organization.
We also talk about:
How they come up with their Tiktok videos and dances

What the inspiration was behind starting the Savannah Bananas

What it means to be a Savannah Banana Executive Rockstar

How baseball players are picked for the team

What is Banana Ball?

What it takes to work in the baseball industry
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26 min
October 12, 2022Always on the Move
We sit down with Sarah Sweetnam, the wife of Erik Gudbranson, who plays hockey for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets. We talk about moving within the NHL and pursuing your own passions.
We also talk about:
Following your own path and believing in yourself

What is our purpose and our passion in this lifestyle

Experience in the industry and meeting new people

The most difficult part of always moving

Contracts within the NHL

Creating connections within the NHL

Important things to remember while raising kids in the sports industry

Their philosophy as a family
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32 min

About More Than a Season

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Welcome to More Than a Season Podcast! Here we dive into being a significant other in the sports industry! Ashley and Brittany, hosts of MTS Podcast, interview men and women across all sports and levels. Whether you’re a coach’s wife, or girlfriend, an athlete’s wife, or girlfriend, or just enjoy talking about sports...you are welcome here!

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