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.
Jamie Hersch and Tory Zawacki Roy return from their summer break as the sports calendar shifts into high gear with football, the US Open, NWSL, and the NHL season just weeks away. This episode covers Tory breaking down the behind-the-scenes story of her recent US Open Instagram video hitting over one million views (no influencers needed!), and Jamie sharing an unexpected trip to the ER on her daughter's first day of kindergarten. The hosts also dive into the realities of work travel, discussi...
19 May 2026
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 Vice President and Director of Athletics. The conversation kicks off with a behind-the-scenes look at Duke’s groundbreaking media deal with Amazon Prime, set to debut during Thanksgiving week in Las Vegas when the men's basketball team takes on UConn. ...
25 Mar 2026
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 realities to the small moments that help us slow down and reconnect as families. The conversation then turns to a topic that resonates across every industry: how to “keep the blinders on” in a world driven by comparison. Jamie and Tory open up about the pressures...
24 Feb 2026
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 a single mom to navigating the weekly college football grind with three kids at home. Jamie shares highlights from her family’s recent trip to Zion National Park and why stepping away from the daily routine can help the whole family reset. Tory and Jen...
17 Feb 2026
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 her fertility journey, highlighting the importance of community support and transparency. She also reflects on her unexpected career path from a production assistant to an on-air talent, emphasizing the value of understanding the production side of broadc...
27 Jan 2026
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. Special guest Sherree Burruss of the NFL Network breaking down for us all things NFL playoffs - and managing her crazy schedule with two kids under five. Just another week with your mom friends… but make it sports. Follow the conversation on instagram @babesn...
16 Dec 2025
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. Recording together in person for the first time in New York City, they dive into the holiday spirit, talk honestly about balancing work travel during the chaotic holiday season, and open up about the traditions that keep them grounded. Don't worry - longer con...
11 Nov 2025
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 during football season while juggling quality time with her twin boys, Blake and Wyatt. Jamie opens up about moments on the road when she’s felt especially vulnerable — and Michelle shares a hilarious observation from her boys. Plus, the babes discuss the va...
28 Oct 2025
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 ACC standings—and the unique challenge of covering new conference members Stanford, Cal, and SMU while juggling life as a mom of two. Together, the ladies dive into what real support looks like in sports media—and how confidence can come from experience, encou...
14 Oct 2025
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 support and self-care while working on the road. Plus, we brought in advice from some heavy hitters - mamas Serena Williams, Candace Parker, and Kerri Walsh Jennings — who share what it really means to chase greatness while raising a family. Just another week wit...
7 Oct 2025
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 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 ch...
30 Sept 2025
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 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...
23 Sept 2025
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 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 responsibi...
16 Sept 2025
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 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 Jen...
9 Sept 2025
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 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 ca...
2 Sept 2025
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 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 ...
26 Aug 2025
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 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 spor...
19 Aug 2025
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 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 c...
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