Ashley Cramer and Brittany Labbe

More Than a Season

Welcome to More Than a Season Podcast! Here we dive into being a significant other in the sports industry! Ashley and Brittany, hosts of MTS Podcast, interview men and women across all sports and levels. Whether you’re a coach’s wife, or girlfriend, an athlete’s wife, or girlfriend, or just enjoy talking about sports...you are welcome here! Want an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at what the support system experiences, but no one discusses? Then tune in every Wednesday as we expose the struggles and stereotypes of this industry and provide tips and tricks to make this lifestyle a little easi...

Author

Ashley Cramer and Brittany Labbe

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Education

Podcast website

bleav.com

Latest episode

Oct 22, 2025

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Episodes

Finding Housing in the Sports Industry 01.12.2023

We sit down with Clubbie owners, Jordan and Clinton. Clubbie is a company that provides short term housing rentals for professional athletes, coaches, and beyond!  They talk about what it takes to build a company from the ground up and how they can help families and athletes to take away the stressful step of finding housing options!  We also talk about: Trusting the process and believing in yours...

Raising Four Boys 14.11.2023

We sit down with Amy White who is an entrepreneur and the ultimate sports mom. Amy gives us all the details on what it is like to raise four boys and one girl in the sports world. She talks about life as a mom and gives great parenting advice!  We also talk about: The recruiting process from a player's family's perspective Raising your kids to never give up Sports at all levels Growing within the...

The World of Golf 22.09.2023

We sit down with Mikala Long, wife to Jace Long, Associate Head Men's Golf Coach at Marquette University. Mikala gives us all the details on the golf industry.  She talks about the difference between being a player's significant other and coach's significant other and even fills us in on some golf etiquette. We also talk about: The mental game of golf How long a golf season is The impact of Full S...

A New Season in a New Location 25.08.2023

This episode is all about our summer travels and fall football camp so far! We are excited to be back to regularly scheduled episodes this fall. We also chat about: Learning lessons from past seasons Adjusting to a new location and schedule Communicating with your significant other during season And so much more! Connect with us! More Than a Season Instagram Get to know Ashley Get to know Brittany...

Life in the NAIA 22.06.2023

We sit down with Alexis Blankenship, wife to Kyle Blankenship, Head Men's Basketball Coach at LSU-Shreveport. Alexis talks about life in the NAIA with three little ones.  She talks about the life that we sometimes wish for but also realizing that the grass isn't always greener.   We also talk about: The impact we can have on the players Misconceptions about NAIA Having a strong family unit Things...

From Coach to Athletic Director 08.06.2023

We sit down with Morgan Mynatt, wife to Dustin Mynatt, Athletic Director at Gibbs High School. Morgan talks about the transition from a Coach's Wife to an Athletic Director's wife and all of the challenges and triumphs along the way.   We also talk about: Getting fired or resigning in the sports industry Misconceptions about Athletic Directors Having a strong community behind your school The trans...

Retirement After Sports 25.05.2023

We sit down with Viviana Venters, interior designer and wife to Jonny Venters, former MLB player. Viviana lays it all out there and talks about the ups and downs throughout their baseball journey.  We also talk about: Retiring from the MLB Having kids in the sports industry Staying true to yourself Overcoming adversity The truth about being a solo parent Dealing with your significant others' injur...

Settling in to a New Routine 05.05.2023

Spring season is almost over..but football never stops!  Check out this spring update episode to see what Ashley and Brittany have been up to in their new football chapters. We chat about: What this new football experience is like Getting settled in a new neighborhood Funny stories about the new locations The hardest part of a new chapter A quick q&a And so much more! Connect with us! More Than a...

Giving Yourself Grace 14.04.2023

We sit down with McCall Dulkys, interior designer and wife to Deividas Dulkys, Basketball Player Development for the Sacramento Kings. McCall talks about the transition from working in the sports industry to being married to the sports industry.   We also talk about: Basketball in Europe Having kids overseas Starting a luxury interior design business Making time for yourself Pursuing your own care...

Trusting the Bigger Plan 07.04.2023

We sit down with Kim Adams, pilates instructor and wife to Matt Adams, baseball player for the Washington Nationals. Kim talks about the transition from working in the sports industry to being married to the sports industry.   We also talk about: Women in the sports industry Pilates and sports How they met & started dating Knowing your truth Trusting the path you're put on Strengthening your body...

A Brand New Chapter 30.03.2023

We're back, baby! We have endured so much change in the past three months and we are breaking it all down for you.  We are ready to continue on this amazing podcast journey from our new teams and locations! We chat about: Moving and the struggles we each faced Having a full time job while moving How to buy and sell your house Communicating with your significant other during moves Planning a weddin...

Long Distance Marriage 02.02.2023

We sit down with Skylar Eppler who is the wife to Shelton Eppler, Fundidores football player. Skylar talks about what it is like to be married while living long distance and all of the crazy things this football life has brought them. We also talk about: Being independent Following your own dreams How to make long distance work Living in a different country Planning a wedding long distance And so...

A World Series Championship & A Wedding 26.01.2023

We sit down with Jessica Stanek, wife to MLB Pitcher for the Houston Astros, Ryne Stanek, to talk about all things baseball.  She gives us the run down on her two trips to the World Series and being a new mom with a new organization.   We also talk about: How they met Tips for traveling with a newborn Enjoying the moments Differences between organizations Having a baby during baseball season And s...

My Daddy is a Football Coach 16.12.2022

We sit down with Colleen Thomas, mom, author and wife to Brandon Thomas, Graduate Assistant Football Coach for Clemson University.  We chat about what it was like going from a player's significant other in college to the NFL to a coach's significant other in high school and now in college.   We also talk about: The process of writing a children's book Raising kiddos in the sports industry Dealing...

The Coaching Life 08.12.2022

We sit down with Kaitlyn Culwell, high school coach & teacher and significant other to Tate Whitten, Wide Receivers Football Coach for Tarleton State University.  We chat about what it was like being a coach's kid and now a coach's significant other while also being a coach herself.  We also talk about: Moving frequently as a kid Communicating with your significant other during chaotic times S...

Finding Community Within Chaos 30.11.2022

We sit down with Jayna Williams, Physical Therapist and wife to Donte Williams, Defensive Backs Coach for USC Football.  We chat about what it is like to be the constant in the world of unknown while also balancing being a mom, wife and business owner.  We also talk about: Transitioning from a girlfriend to wife within the sports industry Finding a community during transition Handling a head coach...

Learning & Growing Through Transitions 17.11.2022

This episode is just with your favorite hosts...us! We chat about how we are feeling at the end of season and the things we have learned this year. We also talk about: Dealing with transitions Our plan for the future Things we have struggled with Areas of growth this year A mentality that we are focusing on during the transition period Sign up for our Newsletter ! Connect with us! More Than a Seas...

Serial Entrepreneur & Life as a Deputy AD Wife 09.11.2022

We sit down with Lauren George, owner of Lauren George Fitness and the wife to Eric George, Deputy Athletic Director/CFO at Mississippi State University.  We chat about what it is like to be a serial entrepreneur and the significant other to a Deputy AD.  We also talk about: Supporting multiple sports Conversations with kiddos about moving and friendships Having your own career and supporting your...

The Big Man Foundation & Helping the Community 02.11.2022

We sit down with Casey Kroll who is the CEO of The Big Man Foundation.  The Big Man Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity that believes athletic coaches and their families make up and underserved community of very selfless people.  We chat about what helping others in the sports industry and building relationships within your community. We also talk about: Starting a foundation and the idea be...

More Than Sports 26.10.2022

We sit down with Ashley Capel who is a mama, BeautyCounter Leader, School Nurse, and wife to Jason Capel, Assistant Basketball Coach at Pittsburg.  We talk all about being a significant other in the basketball industry while raising boys and making time for yourself. We also talk about: Holding tight to your identity outside of sports Importance of having a foundation for your family as you contin...

Bananaland 19.10.2022

We sit down with Tara Whiddon, Executive Rockstar for the Savannah Bananas.  If you haven't heard of the Savannah Bananas, you need to listen to this episode and then go and see all of their hilarious TikTok videos. We talk about the work that goes into being a part of the Savannah Bananas organization. We also talk about: How they come up with their Tiktok videos and dances What the inspiration w...

Always on the Move 12.10.2022

We sit down with Sarah Sweetnam, the wife of Erik Gudbranson, who plays hockey for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets. We talk about moving within the NHL and pursuing your own passions. We also talk about: Following your own path and believing in yourself What is our purpose and our passion in this lifestyle Experience in the industry and meeting new people The most difficult part of always moving Con...

Behind the Stands, Coaches, & Players 05.10.2022

We sit down with Julie Doerr, the wife of Sam Doerr, President of FC Tulsa. We talk about life as a significant other within the front office of the sports industry. We also talk about: Misconceptions of the front office staff Differences between hockey and soccer The different levels of soccer Player relations within different sports Tough decisions made by the front office Doing your part within...

Just Enough Wine & Football 28.09.2022

We sit down with Kaitlyn Picazo, the wife of Robbie Picazo, Offensive Assistant for the Houston Texans and the Co-Founder of Just Enough Wines. We talk about life as a business owner and being a significant other in the NFL. We also talk about: Starting a business Being in a long-distance relationship Going from college to the NFL The mission behind Just Enough Wines Finding your identity in the s...

Women in the Sports Industry 21.09.2022

We sit down with Tracy Sandler, the creator of Fan Girl Sports Network and beat reporter for the San Francisco 49ers.  We talk about being a female in the sports industry and the creation of her digital sports community. We also talk about: Work/Life Balance Dealing with burnout Being a beat reporter in the NFL What it takes to build a company Women in the sports industry Life in the sports indust...

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