Welcome 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 of women across the industry. In this week's Mom-Barrassing Moment of the Week, Tory and Julia have their own versions of wardrobe malfunctions. (Yikes!) Just another week with your mom friends, but make it sports.

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Welcome 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 Jamie shares her daughter’s brutally honest reaction to seeing her all glammed up—a reminder of the many emotions tied to our makeup-free moments.

Tune in for laughter, honesty, and the all-too-relatable chaos of raising kids while living in the world of sports.

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Welcome 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 own son during a school presentation, while Jamie recounts a parenting lesson learned the hard way at Disneyland. Tune in for these relatable tales of motherhood that remind us all of the unpredictable and endearing chaos that comes with raising kids in the sports world.

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Welcome 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 the stories of women balancing motherhood and demanding careers in sports.

The episode also covers Jenn's personal experiences, from her early days in sports broadcasting to the emotional journey of dropping her daughter off at college.

And in this week's Mom-barrassing Moment of the Week, Jamie's "cooking" skills are addressed, while Jenn recalls awkward moments pumping on the road.

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Welcome 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. The conversation highlights the need for women in high-pressure jobs to set boundaries and advocate for themselves, ultimately empowering future generations of working mothers.

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Welcome 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.

Plus, don’t miss the debut a new Babes segment: Mom-barrassing Moment of the Week. From rookie mistakes in youth sports planning, to the kids crashing work meetings with Super Bowl Champions… yeah, it’s as chaotic (and hilarious) as it sounds.

Subscribe now for real conversations about chasing big career goals while raising families, and connect with Jamie (@JamieHersch), Tory (@Tzawacki), and the show (@babensportspodcast) on social media.

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Welcome 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 defend her NFL knowledge mid-interview. Meanwhile, Jamie reflects on finding unexpected empowerment in saying no to an assignment so she could prioritize being mom first. Together, they explore the guilt that comes with turning things down — and the relief and strength that follow when family comes first.

Subscribe now for real conversations about chasing big career goals while raising families, and connect with Jamie (@JamieHersch), Tory (@Tzawacki), and the show (@babensportspodcast) on social media.

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Welcome 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 while being away from family, they dive deep into the emotional complexities rarely discussed in professional settings.
A particularly revealing discussion emerges around the lengths both women go to prevent their children from being heard during work calls, fearing their professional credibility might somehow be diminished if their motherhood becomes apparent. This segues perfectly into their "Mansplain Moment of the Week" segment, where they share recent experiences of having their expertise explained to them by men who failed to recognize their extensive credentials – including Jamie being told she might "work her way up" to positions she'd already held for decades.

Subscribe now to join this honest conversation about crushing career goals while raising families, and connect with Jamie (@JamieHersch) and Tory (@Tzawacki), or with the pod @babensportspod on social media.

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