The Mom Game

Sarah Blaskovich, lead food writer for the Dallas Morning News, sits in for Emily this week. We discuss the bellyflop that is summer mom-ing, some huge DFW restaurant news that came this summer, and get a state fair food preview! Plus, Jeff Bekavac, the owner and chef of one of the hottest restaurants in town, Goodwins, joins us on set! The dad of three discusses balancing life with the recent ope...

It’s Emily’s 27th birthday and her best friend Lisa is in studio to celebrate! Join us for some Coppola Prosecco, a lot of laughs, and some of Emily’s deep dark secrets.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summer is winding down and wow do we have some adventures to discuss!! Adrian Beltre’s Hall of Fame Induction, All Star Weekend fun, the Benn wedding in Idaho, and Julie’s trip north of the border. Plus, do moms give ourselves enough time to rot?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie and Emily discuss their guilty pleasures! What trash TV show can Emily not stop watching? Plus, we introduce a new segment: Welcome to the Karen Korner! And we welcome TWO badass working moms to the show who are helping to keep us insured and entertained! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Is Nicole Kidman in a trailer across from Emily’s house? Are you a captain, a co captain, or a deck hand? Will the Rangers keep this pace up? What are the Stars doing with their TV situation? How do you pronounce yahoo? All that and more in this episode of TMG… plus a very raw discussion about anxiety in parents and children alike thanks to Inside Out 2.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Emily’s back from vacay in Florida and has some road trip pro tips to share that led her to a new PR in drive time!! The Stars are sending mixed offseason signals, the Mavs added Klay Thompson, and the Rangers are limping to that all star break. Plus, what is the best way to divide household talks and is it ok to send a honey do list to your sleeping spouse? And what did we think about that debacl...

Social media sensation and wife of Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith, Claire, has amassed a giant following thanks to her honest commentary through baseball life and her unique “girly” style. She joins us this week (to make us feel young and cool again) and to discuss all things Rangers, fashion, and influencing. This one is quintessential, pookie!!!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Randi Mahomes is a Texas native, event planner, and mom of three… one of whom just happens to be three time Super Bowl champion and former NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. Randi sits down with us this week to talk about it all!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This one’s for the dads. Longtime DFW radio man and dad of three Ben Rogers joins the show this week to reflect back on fatherhood as his oldest prepares for college. Are we all working too much and missing out on the good stuff? Ben opens up about what he would do differently as a dad if given the chance. Plus, Emily’s celebrating the end of little league for both her kids and has to vent - have...

It’s Julie’s 29th Birthday and we welcomed in her childhood best friend Jessie to the show! The mechanical engineer and mom of three gave up her quickly ascending career as a business consultant to stay home and raise babies, but she’s managed to put her degree to good use as a “mom with a drill,” building everything under the sun for their home. Her skills will inspire you to get out a hammer! Pl...

Half of Dallas has been without power this week after major storms and Julie has been among those displaced. Plus the Mavs and Stars are playing into JUNE, and why are Joey Gallo and Raiders Owner Mark Davis in tabloid headlines together?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’ve almost MAYde it!! School is out for the summer but luckily our evenings are planned for a while as the Mavs and Stars begin the Western Conference Finals.  Emily’s studying flight paths, Julie’s getting forced into pinky promises and awkward doctor conversations, and we introduce a SALTY hat and possible new segment?!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Julie and Emily are in studio with some Sauv Blanc this week riding the wave that is the end of the school year. Emily’s Mother’s Day gift has them both crying, and it’s still playoff SZN in Dallas!  Julie details her emotional and hilarious first pitch night at the ballpark which leads into a great discussion about the importance of mentality in sports for pros, moms, and kids alike. Plus, what w...

Let’s hear it for the unemployed girlies! Julie’s trying to figure out life and attempting to be Betty Crocker mom while Emily’s fresh off a retreat weekend and appreciating all the teachers for teacher appreciation week. DFW is buzzing with the Stars and Mavs in the second round of the playoffs, and the Rangers cruising along as well.  Plus, we are excited to introduce our new partnership with th...

Julie is fighting through her shock, sadness, and anxiety for the future after 97.1 the Freak abruptly flipped back to rock music this week. As a result, she and some of her best friends lost their jobs and their dreams.  Plus, Mady Seager joins us to talk about baseball life, what it’s like to marry your middle school boyfriend, cooking yummy dinners, and that miracle World Series run with her hu...

Emily has some new hardware to show off as she recently received her Rangers World Series ring!!! And Julie is fresh out the ER with Anna. Plus, why is it so hard to get out of bed in the night to go potty? How can we use 3D printing to make our mom lives easier? Why is Face Tune a Thing? Plus- its Playoff SZN for the Stars and Mavs!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Are you like Julie and can’t stop thinking about The Tortured Poets Department? Join us for a special bonus episode in this Swiftie Safe Space where Julie (new Taylor Swift fan) and her nanny Alex (lifelong Swiftie) break down the new album! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This hot mess is out of hand! Emily is in Detroit with the Rangers, and Julie is recovering from a MOM kind of night. When your kids are stinky and hangry, even if it's their own fault, is it better to stand her ground or did she cave to the gremlins? Also, Lunchables might have lead in them, but Kraft says they don't. We don't know what to believe anymore. Menopause kinda sucks as it takes Em fro...

Hola! Julie is back from Mexico and excited to share about her family adventures. Emily’s excited to drink some wine and reveal her latest “never say never” moment when it comes to momming. Plus, we are both excited about the Mavs and Stars as they prepare for playoffs!!! The episode concludes with a special guest, Dr. Angela Mirzadeh, a gynecologist, who discusses the importance of women's health...

While Julie is living it up in Mexico, Rangers radio voice Jared Sandler—aka Emily’s little bro—joins the show to talk baseball and his journey to the Bigs. And we get personal, as Jared shares some of his family’s struggles with fertility and gives us a husband’s perspective on how difficult the process can be.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Opening Day is here!!! Emily gets real about the mixed emotions involved with going back to work alongside them world champion Rangers as they look to defend their title. Plus, could we hold up as a luncheon lady or a round top woman????  Then, Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter joins the show and shares her inspiring journey to a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games and new mission with her &q...

It’s an extra sporty week of TMG! The Mavericks are showing some promise as they ramp up for the postseason, and the Stars unveiled a statue for hockey legend and former TMG guest Mike Modano. The Rangers have some ceremonies of their own coming up with Opening Day just around the corner, and the Cowboys are… Cowboysing. Plus, Emily is swiggin’ on some wine as she shares her latest Hattie-hack! Al...

Spring Training is here!!! Emily joins from Surprise AZ this week as the Rangers are getting ready for a new season. Hattie and Henry make appearances from the hotel as we talk about International Women’s Day (have we come far enough yet??) and we tackle the struggles of parenting pre teens… so many phone issues!! The episode concludes with a discussion about the recent lawsuit filed by Dak Presco...

Jenny Cavnar, the first woman play-by-play voice in MLB history, joins Emily Jones and Julie Dobbs on this episode of The Mom Game. Jenny shares her journey in sports broadcasting, from her start as a reporter to her current role as the play-by-play voice of the Oakland A's. She discusses the whirlwind of media attention she has received (the Today show!!!) since the announcement and the pressure...

This one hits close to home for our Julie, as she talks about the recent loss of her father. The moms talk grieving and mix in a little levity along the way. Also, former TV reporters and founders of Barnes Team Media, Mike and Kim Barnes, join Emily and Julie to discuss their transition from broadcasting to providing resources for those caring for aging parents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...