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Lisa McCaffrey, Ashley Adamson
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05/13/23 • 63 min
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate moms, but we know for many people this holiday can also carry a sense of sadness, loneliness and nostalgia. In honor of anyone facing and grieving the loss of their own mom, Yogi Roth joins the show to pay tribute to his late mother, Devorah Channah Roth.
Yogi is an on-air college football analyst, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author. But in this conversation, he is a grateful son sharing some remarkable stories about the incredible woman who raised him.
Together with Ashley in Los Angeles, Yogi describes his mom's journey as the daughter of Holocaust survivors and how she lived and embraced the Hebrew term Tikkun Olam, which means "repair the world."
Yogi's words remind us that even if when a mother is no longer with us in a physical sense, her love and light can live on forever through her children.
When Yogi launched his first podcast LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS, his first guest was his mom. As you listen to this episode, which includes excerpts from that interview, we urge you to write down questions you have for your mom or someone close to you. And then call them.
A reminder you can watch this on our YouTube channel.
We hope you enjoy this touching conversation and may we all continue to do our part to help repair the world.
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Back in October, Ashley came across a Medium story written in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attacks: “To Be A Jew” by Rachel Wegner.
As Ashley read the first line–“I believe in the power of stories to bring people together, to build bridges and to create connection”–she stopped in her tracks. She had jotted down almost the exact same words during a previous conversation with our executive producer Betsy Bloom. The universe was sending a powerful message: reach out to Rachel to see if she would share her story on the pod. Long story, short: she generously agreed, and we are thrilled to now share it with you.
The Jewish holiday of Passover– which commemorates the Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt– begins at sundown on Monday, April 22nd and ends the evening of Tuesday, April 30th. It is a time of reflection and celebration, an opportunity to be together in community to acknowledge an ancient, complicated history and lift each other up with unrelenting hope for a future where all people are fully free.
In this episode, we explore Rachel's personal struggle with modern-day othering and her internal quest for freedom while also rejoicing in the moments that bring her light and keep her hope for a future of true togetherness alive.
We hope this episode inspires you to build your own bridges of connection, be they across the table or across the aisle. Chag Sameach!
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About Rachel Wegner:
"I am an educator and school leader with over 20 years of experience teaching and leading in schools. I believe education is freedom and it is the key to the Jewish concept of "tikkun olam" - repairing the world. When we know, love and serve students fully, we create the next generation of learners, leaders and listeners who believe in their abilities and have the skills to create change. I am passionate about equity work and it is at the center of what I do, what I believe in and what I have come to see as the most important work there is. I believe dialogue founded on trust, intentionality and vulnerability has the power to rebuild dysfunctional systems and structures so everyone has an opportunity to live their most meaningful life."
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Episode 6: Jake Plummer's Mom
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08/30/22 • 70 min
Your MomTM takes an unusual turn this week as Ashley and Lisa dive into the world of psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms with Jake Plummer’s mom.
Marilyn Plummer details her son’s improbable journey from star NFL quarterback to mushroom farmer. Hear why her youngest of three boys has become one of the most high profile advocates of the plant-based medicine movement (9:12).
Lisa shares some hilarious memories of Jake from the year he was teammates with her husband in Denver (25:22), including the time they bought him a live snake for his birthday (7:00).
Plus, Lisa debates if taking mushrooms would help ease her anxiety during football season (19:11).
Be sure to stick around to hear a message from Jake as he shares what makes his mom so special (1:00:12).
To find out more about Jake’s new venture, visit www.mycolove.farm
And as always, thanks for supporting Your MomTM. We'll see you next week!
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Your Mom in Vegas: Lisa McCaffrey gives Super Bowl prediction & talks nerves leading into Sunday.
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02/09/24 • 17 min
Lisa McCaffrey and Ashley Adamson celebrate the two year anniversary of the show on Radio Row in Las Vegas. Come for Lisa's score prediction, stay for her innovative ideas on renewable energy.
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12/19/23 • 53 min
Our first guest for season two is YourMomTM’s biggest fan: Kate Rooney, a sports anchor for KRON4 in San Francisco and mom of two adorable kiddos: Harlow and Brady.
Kate and Ashley forged a tight bond over a decade ago during the launch of the Pac-12 Network. While Kate’s sports broadcasting career might have begun because of a hiring mix-up (full story on the pod), she’s proven that she’s a formidable talent in the field. As the host of the weekly 49ers show, “The Red and Gold Zone,” she frequently interviews Christian and was able to confirm Lisa’s allegation that he is, in fact, “a huge nerd.”
Brimming with humor and heart, our conversation with Kate touches on a wide range of topics, from the fellowship of women in the sports industry to breast-pumping in the Niners’ media room to the best karaoke song for any occasion. Come for the football scoop and stay for Kate’s Bing Crosby inspired rendition of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
Thanks as always for listening, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Questions, comments or feedback? Email: [email protected].
You can watch this episode on YouTube by clicking here.
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More on Kate Rooney:
A San Francisco native, Kate holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory of Music and a MA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California. Before starting at KRON4, she worked for a variety of outlets including Pac-12 Network, Comcast Hometown Network, and Spectrum Sports Network. She is a karaoke savant.
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Christian McCaffrey launched The Logan Project to honor the life of Logan Preston Hale, a young superfan from Connecticut who lost his battle with childhood cancer in 2021. While Logan never had a chance to meet his NFL hero, Christian has been on a mission to ensure his legacy and name will live on forever.
This week Logan's mom Kristina Hale joins the show for a powerful interview, shedding light on who her son was and why he felt such a fierce connection to Christian from the moment he saw him play. Kristina also discusses Saturday's upcoming Logan Bowl and explains how healing Christian's kindness has been following the immeasurable loss of her son.
Be sure to stay tuned for the wonderful surprise guest appearance from Christian (44:00), as he describes to Kristina the impact her son's life is having on so many people. To see Kristina's face when he pops on, do yourself a favor and go watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart.
We are honored to share Logan's story, completely inspired by Christian's compassion, and we remain in total awe of Kristina's strength and heart.
Information on the Logan Bowl can be found below.
The Logan Bowl is a LIVE Madden tournament on June 3rd to benefit The Logan Project, an initiative started by the Christian McCaffrey Foundation to honor Logan Hale's dream of putting gaming consoles in children's hospitals for kids undergoing medical treatment as a way to connect with their friends and restore a sense of normalcy.
In addition to McCaffrey, who will be co-hosting the event alongside three-time Pro Bowler and Fox’s
lead NFL analyst Greg Olsen and popular Madden streamer Chris “Dubby” MacFarland, the following NFL players will be involved: Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers), Saquon Barkley (New York
Giants), JuJu Smith-Schuster (New England Patriots), Dalvin Cook (Minnesota Vikings), and Brian Burns (Carolina Panthers). Esports and gaming production company, Wisdom Gaming, will produce the event.
START TIME: 10AM (PST)
STREAMING CHANNELS: https://twitch.tv/theloganproject
LINK TO DONATE: tiltify.com/theloganbowl
WEBSITE: theloganbowl.org
Those interested in learning more can visit christianmccaffreyfoundation.org.
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Ep. 29: Adam and Shirley Schefter
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02/02/23 • 74 min
If you've ever watched ESPN you know who Adam Schefter is. But this interview with the Senior NFL Insider and his mom Shirley will introduce you to a whole new side of one of the most famous faces in sports media.
Lisa describes how she launched Adam's career by putting him on the map when he was a young sportswriter covering her husband Ed and the Denver Broncos in the '90s. Adam shares some hilarious stories and touching insights about his personal and professional journey, including why he used to invite his parents to stay in his hotel room with him when he first starting covering the Super Bowl.
And while Adam's interview is fantastic, the real fun starts when he signs off and his mom Shirley takes center stage.
Lisa also discusses how the McCaffrey family is doing after a tough weekend in Philadelphia at the NFC Championship, including some big picture perspective and gratitude for how her son Christian was able to close out the season with the Niners.
Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel and stay tuned for all the great content coming from our first road show, as Your Mom is headed to Phoenix for Super Bowl week!
And after listening if anyone is interested in meeting Adam's brother Jordan Schefter...let us know...
Links:
Watch this full episode on YouTube.
Adam Schefter's book: The Man I Never Met.
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Episode 4: Ryan Leaf's Mom
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08/16/22 • 73 min
Ryan Leaf was an All-American quarterback at Washington State University. He was the No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick by the San Diego Chargers in 1998. A few years later, he was known as the No. 1 overall NFL Draft bust.
Much has been written about the small town, big-armed quarterback from Montana who went from living out his dream to enduring life in prison. Today, we hear a uniquely intimate perspective on that journey, as Ryan's mom joins the show.
Marcia Leaf tells Ashley and Lisa about some of the joyful moments, like the time she crowd-surfed at one of Ryan's games. She also opens up about some of her most painful memories and regrets, including being in denial as Ryan struggled with drug addiction.
Today, Ryan advocates for those struggling with mental and behavioral health issues. He’s found purpose in his career as a college football analyst and - more importantly - in his role as a father.
Come listen to this emotional journey like you've never heard it before. Through the eyes of Ryan's mom.
26:30- Ryan's phone call to Peyton Manning in college
28:08- Marcia crowd surfing.
31:50 - The significance of Ryan asking his dad to tie his tie.
51:00 - Marcia explains why prison was the best thing that happened to her son.
52:40 - Marcia describes her Sunday “prison hangovers”
54:50- The change she saw in Ryan after he got out of prison
1:02:32- The one thing Marcia would change, as a mother, if she could go back in time and do it all again.
1:07:32 - What Ryan says is his favorite thing about Marcia.
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11/15/22 • 55 min
Sarah Thompson lives every moment on high alert. Such is the reality of a parent raising a child with epilepsy. Her son Bryson was diagnosed as a drug-resistant epileptic six years ago, and despite suffering near daily seizures, his diagnosis has not defined him.
During National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Sarah joins the show to discuss the mental and physical toll epilepsy takes on a family and what she wishes everyone knew about the brain disorder that impacts over 3 million people in the United States. Ashley shares her personal experience with epilepsy and why she felt connected to the Thompson family from the moment she met Sarah.
In addition to raising Bryson and his three siblings, Sarah is also a second mom to an entire college football team. The wife of the Cal running backs coach, and the daughter of an NFL star offensive lineman, Sarah uncovers she and Lisa share many common threads.
The Pac-12 Network feature referenced in the interview can be found here. To learn more about the non-profit Bryson and his older brother Brock started, please visit Helmets4Helmets.com.
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02/21/24 • 70 min
“If we can have some real talk here, this is what I want to say.” So begins our conversation with Pac-12 Sports Broadcaster Tammy Blackburn, who is living with stage four metastatic breast cancer.
In this episode, Tammy illuminates the reality of living with cancer, especially the parts we tend to overlook or consider impolite to discuss: She delves into the physical pain of treatment and then emotional pain of losing control of her body. She calls out the commercialization and sexualization of the breast cancer awareness movement. And, she shares the moment she learned she would never be able to have children.
Listening to Tammy is like taking a masterclass in grace and honesty. Rather than running from reality, she has channeled her diagnosis into action, raising awareness and funds to combat this deadly disease. She loves fiercely and is fiercely loved in return (stick around until the end of the episode for first-hand testimony).
While this episode tackled heavy topics, we ended it feeling lighter. In addition to real talk about death and sacrifice, we also discussed the power of play and the necessity of balancing seriousness with silliness.
So, grab a hula hoop and some headphones and settle in for an inspiring hour with the inimitable Tammy Blackburn.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Your Mom™ have?
Your Mom™ currently has 79 episodes available.
What topics does Your Mom™ cover?
The podcast is about Mom, Society & Culture, Parenting, Story, Kids & Family, 49Ers, Motherhood, Storytelling, Podcasts, Relationships and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Your Mom™?
The episode title 'Ep. 62: Super Bowl postmortem with Lisa McCaffrey' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your Mom™?
The average episode length on Your Mom™ is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your Mom™ released?
Episodes of Your Mom™ are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Your Mom™?
The first episode of Your Mom™ was released on Jul 22, 2022.
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