Chatty Baddies

In this inspirational Chatty Baddies episode, Nikki and Nicole sit down with Olympic gold medalist Tim Mack—the Knoxville legend whose vault sent him into history at the 2004 Athens Games. Tim reveals how his early drive, disciplined mindset, and personal algorithm shaped his journey to the podium. He opens up about the pressures and breakthroughs behind Athens, the role of failure in mastery, and...

In this part 2 powerhouse episode, Nikki sits down with softball legend Monica Abbott—the “strikeout queen” whose power pitches carried her from Lady Vol stardom to the world’s biggest stages. Monica reflects on what it meant to wear the red, white, and blue, the pressure and pride of the Beijing Olympics, and the grit it took to dominate professionally in Japan. She also opens up about life beyon...

From sleeping in his car and battling addiction to serving as Assistant Mayor and leading thousands through one of Tennessee’s largest natural disasters, John Mathews has lived both extremes of human struggle and leadership. He went from rock bottom – homeless, strung out, and written off – to becoming the COO of a $150 million company and a voice of resilience for others. In this episode, John sh...

In this powerful episode, Nikki and Nicole from the Chatty Baddies sit down with warrior mama Jess Goodine, who courageously shares her extraordinary journey. After the heartbreaking loss of two of her precious sons, Jess devoted herself fully to being there for her surviving son, Owen, through 174 long days in the NICU, multiple surgeries, and the unimaginable challenge of childhood cancer. With...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Tee Martin, the standout QB who led the Vols to the '98 National Championship and current QB coach for the Baltimore Ravens, now in his fifth season with the Ravens organization.  In this episode, Tee opens up about:     •    What sealed the deal for him when he chose to commit to the University of Tennessee. How relationships, loyalty, and opportunity s...

This week on Chatty Baddies we unpack the shocking kidnapping headlines tied to Roblox in Virginia and Ohio, dive into Layla Jane’s heartbreaking detransition story, share unfiltered takes on sorority culture, and talk Justin Timberlake opening up about life with Lyme disease. A mix of heavy truths, raw conversation, and a splash of pop culture—just how we do it.

This week, the Chatty Baddies sit down with Colin Congo, a pilot with a not-so-average résumé—think FBI Hostage Rescue Team, Federal Air Marshal, and now captain in the skies. Colin shares what it’s really like to keep calm under pressure, why airline travel is safer than ever, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from his time in the air and on the ground. 

Join us today where we dive into the recent pop culture news: staring a juicy exposed affair at a Coldplay concert. We are looking not only at the details and drama, but are joined with a Eileen Bowman, a licensed clinical social worker, who gives an inside look to what may be happening on a deeper level. Follow the conversation on TikTok @chatty.baddies and Instagram @chattybaddiespodcast. You’re...