Sidelined w/ Brooke Fletcher & Dani Klupenger

Lane Kiffin, Heisman favorites, coaching vacancies, and LinkedIn pages, Nicole Auerbach joins us to break down the latest in college football. She dives into the Heisman conversation, goes behind the scenes at schools with top contenders, and reacts to Fernando Mendoza’s surprising LinkedIn page. Plus, Nicole weighs in on the Erin Andrews situation and shares how her bigger role in coverage has changed her life, delivering stories, insights, and moments every college football fan will want to hear.

Brooke and Dani cover it all—from football, tennis, and TV life to holidays and heated rivalries. They recap Sidelined Live, talk the whirlwind of football season, and share behind-the-scenes stories on traveling with TV crews. Dani breaks down her tennis world updates, while Brooke brings the Big Ten heat heading into Michigan–Ohio State. Plus: Super Bowl week nostalgia, holiday traditions, Thanksgiving food takes, Brooke’s first dinner party, and her story about meeting Giuliana Rancic.

Brooke and Dani are joined by broadcaster and Chicago native Kylen Mills for a special live event inside the White Sox clubhouse at Guaranteed Rate Field. Kylen reflects on how her passion for sports broadcasting first took shape, her journey through local news, and the lessons she learned along the way. Brooke shares her unexpected story of auditioning for MTV’s TRL, while Dani talks about her experience as the Clippers’ in-arena host. Together, the group dives into the grind of building a career in sports media, the highs and lows of life behind the mic, and what it really takes to find balance and keep moving forward in an ever-evolving industry. 

Brooke and Dani are joined by Dodgers on-field reporter Kirsten Watson, who reflects on an unforgettable Dodgers World Series run, the emotional roller coaster of Game 7, the championship parade, and life in the offseason. Kirsten walks through her unique path from college volleyball to ESPN, the NFL, the WNBA, and ultimately the Dodgers — plus how pageants, fashion, and travel shaped her journey. The group also talks work-life balance, career goals, and what comes next in a fast-changing sports media landscape.

Brooke and Dani pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the camera with two pros who make the stars shine — celebrity makeup artists Amy De La Rosa and Jessica Marie. From their starts in retail to working with major TV networks and Hollywood talent, Amy and Jessica share how they broke into the industry, what it takes to thrive on set, and why confidence and calm matter as much as skill. They dish on career advice, on-air makeup myths, and the small details that make a big difference for anyone working in sports, entertainment, or media. Plus tips for glowing on camera, negotiating your worth, and some fun Halloween inspiration to wrap it up.

Brooke and Dani swap sideline interview stories — from unexpected walk-offs to guests answering phone calls mid-hit — and break down what it takes to stay composed when the chaos hits live TV. Then, they shift to NBA Opening Night and the nostalgia of basketball’s return to NBC, debating the new “heave rule” and early season storylines. Plus, the duo reacts to The Athletic’s Top 25 college football stadiums, sharing their favorite game-day atmospheres and why LSU at night is truly unmatched. And to close it out, Dani previews her upcoming work trip through Europe!

It’s a cozy catch-up on Sideline! Brooke Fletcher and Dani K talk slowing down, catching up on sleep, and why “binge cheating” on a show might be relationship sabotage. From Halloween plans and fall fashion to Angel Reese hitting the Victoria’s Secret runway, Brooke’s Maryland trip, and trying Pilates for the first time — it’s all laughs, vibes, and a little sports talk to wrap things up.

Brooke and Dani kick off a cozy, fall-themed episode of Sideline with Halloween decor, baseball heartbreak, and a special reunion guest — Chicago native and new Bulls Pre & Postgame Live host, Cam Smith. From growing up on the West Side to playing college hoops under Matt Painter, Cam shares his incredible journey to landing his dream job with CHSN. He opens up about patience, family, faith, and Chicago pride, and brings his signature mix of heart and humor with stories about basketball, music, and life at home as a dad of two. The crew also plays “Hot Take or Hall of Fame,” covering hoops debates, sports movies, and yes — ketchup on hot dogs.

On the latest episode of Sidelined - Brooke shares what it was like covering White Sox–Padres while her husband was on the field for the other team — a rare collision of work and home. Dani pulls back the curtain on the grind of tennis pros, from travel chaos to why the “off-season” barely exists. And both give long overdue credit to the real MVPs of every broadcast: the runners who make it all possible.

Brooke and Dani welcome their longtime friend and Yahoo! Sports MLB Insider Russell Dorsey to Sidelined. Russ shares how he carved a path as an MLB insider, the grind of breaking news, and the balance between networking and building true relationships. Then, they look back at their days together in Chicago under Bally Sports and debate how the industry is shifting toward influencers and an appetite for viral content. Plus, Russ gives insight into the MLB postseason picture and we figure out the best times to snap a selfie.