Babes 'n' Sports Podcast
Welcome to Babes n Sports, hosted by sports media pros and besties Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.
It blends motherhood, marriage, and unfiltered career stories from inside the male-dominated world of sports. With guest appearances from female athletes, media figures, and parenting/wellness experts, we're here to entertain, connect, and empower listeners who are juggling professional ambition and family life (we're still figuring it out ourselves).
Consider us your mom friends... but make it sports. Follow us and join the conversation on instagram @babesnsportspodcast.
Episodes
17 episodes
Redefining the Playbook with Duke AD Nina King
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.In this episode, hosts Tory and Jamie sit down with a true powerhouse in college athletics: Nina King, Duke University’s...
Keeping the Blinders On; and Our Tribute to Jessi Pierce
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.In this week’s episode, Jamie and Tory catch up on the chaos of life lately—from travel nightmares and spring break real...
The Power of Storytelling in Sports with Jen Lada
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.This week, College GameDay's Jen Lada joins the pod to reflect on her journey from covering local sports in Wisconsin as...
We Need to Talk... with Special Guest Jenny Dell
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.This week, Emmy nominated reporter and host Jenny Dell joins the pod, opening up about the emotional rollercoaster of he...
Season 2 Premiere: NFL Playoffs with Sherree Burruss
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 start the second season of the pod leaning into what they know best - babes and sports. Specia...
Sleigh What?! Work Life Balance During the Holidays
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.The babes have been away for a bit, but this episode reminds Jamie and Tory why they love doing this show. R...
The Infamous Tupac Yoga Pants; Keeping it Real with Michelle Beisner-Buck
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.This week, ESPN Monday Night Countdown features reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck joins the pod to discuss life on the road...
Finding Support in Sports and Life; Special Guest Andrea Adelson
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.This week, we welcome ESPN and ACC Network college football reporter Andrea Adelson, who shares her take on the latest A...
Pro Athlete Mamas: They're Just Like Us!
Welcome back to Babes 'n' Sports, with your hosts, longtime sports babes and mamas Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy.This week, the babes share personal stories about adapting to unexpected changes, the importance of community supp...
Baseball, Ya'll: Catching Up with Julia Morales
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 repo...
Know Your Worth, Own Your Confidence
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 Philade...
Mom Life On the Road with Special Guest Jessica Mendoza
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 ex...
Tough As A Mother: Jenn Hildreth Joins the Pod
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...
The Mental Load and Career Growth; Special Guest Dianna Russini
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...
Family Planning on a Sports Timeline; Mom-barrasing Moments of the Week
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 sport...
Staying Strong in What You Know and What You Choose
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 sport...
Mom Guilt and Mansplaining: Navigating Sports Careers and Motherhood
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 ...