More Than a Season

More Than a Season

By Ashley Cramer and Brittany LabbeSociety & CultureSportsEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
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More Than a Season episodes

  • Sports Made Simple

    In this episode, we sit down with Jahmir Jordan, better known as Papa Rooty, the "sports translation coach" who has gone viral breaking down football in simple, funny terms. He shares how a granddad's nickname became his brand and how a few videos turned into a community of football wives, girlfriends, and moms learning the game together.

    We also talk about:

    • The story behind the name Papa Rooty
    • How one viral video changed everything in a matter of weeks
    • Letting followers choose topics through TikTok polls
    • Why many women feel intimidated by football, and why he avoids "mansplaining"
    • The hardest concepts to explain, like yardage and first downs
    • A local news interview, merch, a football basics guide, and a children's book in the works
    • Taking his approach to basketball, baseball, soccer, and hockey
    • Unpopular football opinions, college vs. NFL rules, and kickoff safety changes
      • Plus, so much more!

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      34 min
    • Life Updates: Moving, Motherhood & What’s Next

      Ashley and Brittany catch up on their recent life changes, including moving to Texas, pregnancy stories, and navigating social dynamics in the sports industry. They share personal insights, experiences, and advice for listeners in similar seasons of life.

      We also talk about:
      • Life changes and moving to Texas
      • Pregnancy journey and stories
      • Social dynamics and building community
      • Balancing motherhood and personal identity
      • Experiences with college football culture
      • Handling unexpected job changes in the sports industry
        • Plus, so much more!

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        41 min
      • Life & Work in College Football

        In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Woodruff, TCU’s Director of Football Operations and the wife of Tyler Olker, Assistant General Manager of TCU Football. Sarah gives us a behind-the-scenes look at life inside the fast-paced world of college football and what it takes to balance a demanding career, marriage, big moves, and even bigger goals.

        She shares how she and Tyler navigate working in the same industry, the moves they’ve made along the way, and how they stay connected when football demands so much of their time and energy. We also get an inside look at Sarah’s role and what it really takes to manage the countless details that keep a football program moving.

        We also talk about:

        • What it took to coordinate the National Championship Game
        • Being a woman in a male-dominated industry
        • Balancing marriage when you both work in football
        • The moves and sacrifices that come with building a career in the industry
        • The future of women in football
        • What it’s really like to be responsible for all the behind-the-scenes details
        • How Sarah and Tyler keep their marriage strong while pursuing their goals
          • Plus, so much more!

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          44 min
        • Look Good, Feel Good

          We sit down with Lakeya Collins, a mom, basketball fashionista, and wife to Brian Collins of the Memphis Grizzlies. Lakeya shares her journey of navigating life in the basketball world while embracing her love for fashion and finding her own identity within the sports industry. From the importance of looking good so you can feel good to understanding the unspoken rules of the sports world, Lakeya takes us inside what it really means to be a basketball wife while creating a path that is uniquely her own. We also dive into how recognizing your strengths, embracing your passions, and showing up confidently can open doors and create opportunities in an industry where it's easy to get caught up in someone else's journey.

          We also talk about:

          • Why looking good can help you feel good and show up as your best self
          • The unspoken rules of being a wife in the sports industry
          • Finding your own identity and purpose beyond your spouse's career
          • Using your strengths and passions to create your own path in sports
          • Balancing motherhood, marriage, and life in the basketball world
            • And so much more!

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            31 min
          • College Football’s Biggest Stage

            We sit down with Danielle Srofe, a mom of two, dental hygienist, and wife to John Srofe, Director of College Scouting at Indiana University. Danielle shares her journey of becoming a football coach's wife while continuing to pursue her own career through moves, transitions, and the uncertainty that comes with working in sports. And, of course, Danielle takes us inside the incredible journey to the College Football National Championship—from experiencing the highs and lows of the season as a family to getting a front-row seat to one of the biggest moments in college football.

            We also talk about:

            • Navigating a career while moving from state to state
            • The road to the National Championship
            • Why finding a community matters
            • The biggest struggle of being in the sports industry
            • Balancing motherhood, marriage, and a career of your own

              • And so much more!

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              35 min
            • Navigating the Hard

              This episode is all about the mid-season meltdown, when expectations don’t match reality, and you're stuck wondering, why does this part feel so hard?

              We open up about navigating the struggles of not being where you thought you’d be at this point in the season, learning how to enjoy the journey (even when it's tough), and answering the most frequently asked questions that have come through our DMs lately.

              We also dive into:

              • Feeling stuck mid-season

              • Managing mindset when things don’t go as planned

              • Finding peace in the waiting

              • Lessons we’re learning in real time

              • Encouragement for anyone in a tough season

                And of course, so much more.

                Let’s talk about it, the real stuff no one posts about.

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                43 min
              • Leaning on Others

                We sit down with Brittany Odom, a dedicated pediatrician and wife to Clifton Odom, Special Teams Coordinator at Mississippi State University. Brittany shares her journey of navigating a demanding medical career while supporting her husband in the fast-paced world of college football. Together, we explore the highs and lows of balancing personal ambitions with family life, and how she’s found purpose by staying true to herself.

                We also talk about:

                • Her IVF journey
                • Being a pediatrician while facing personal grief
                • Sacrificing for your significant other
                • The importance of doing something for yourself
                • Finding strength by leaning on others in the sports industry
                • Navigating the unpredictability of both medicine and football

                  • And so much more!

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                  38 min
                • Being Inclusive in the Sports Industry

                  We are back on the mic and answering questions from our audience about the best and hardest parts of the sports industry. We chat about how to be fulfilled within the sports industry and how unique this position is that we are all in as significant others.

                  We also talk about:

                  • Discussing your significant other's salary with others
                  • Moving across the country
                  • Focusing on yourself as an individual
                  • The sacrifices of the sports industry
                  • The desire to be accepted by others
                  • Finding people that you can relate to and that will be in your corner
                    • And so much more!

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                    51 min
                  • The Only Thing Stopping You is Yourself

                    We sit down with Rachel Willingham, wife to Nathaniel Willingham, Assistant Linebackers Coach for the New York Jets. We chat about the highs and lows of balancing your personal dreams while supporting those you love, and how it’s never too late to pursue what truly brings meaning to your life.

                    We also talk about:

                    • Following your dreams
                    • Sacrificing for your significant other
                    • Doing something for yourself
                    • Not comparing yourself to others in the industry
                      • And so much more!

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                      32 min
                    • Always on the Move

                      We sit down with Jackie Gendron, wife to Miles Gendron, a retired Professional Hockey Player. We chat about life as a new mom, staying grounded amongst the chaos and deciding to retire in the sports industry. 

                      We also talk about:

                      • Moving the middle of a season
                      • Moving to another country
                      • Being a first-time mom
                      • Relating to other wives and significant others
                        • And so much more!

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                        28 min

                      About More Than a Season

                      From the publisher's feed

                      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!