Sidelines and Storylines
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The whole standing on the sideline thing was literal for me and the same for some of these familiar faces (err, voices) you’ll hear stories from on the podcast. We have all been sidelined at some point on our journey, and it’s those moments that play a pivotal role to our storyline.What sideline led you to your storyline?
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Storyline: Laura Okmin
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBLaura Okmin, FOX Sports Sidelines: Lost mother at early age Never had a mentor in industry Worried too much about "checking professional boxes" Storylines: Named one of Sports Illustrated “Most Power and Most Influential Women” in sports Created “Galvanize", a company/community for aspiring and current women in media 3rd longest tenured sideline reporter in NFL history
Storyline: Chris Stewart
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBChris Stewart: Crimson Tide Sports Network Sidelines: Suffered two life changing medical mishaps Once said Volleyball had a halftime on air Learned to never ask Saban a "why did you" question at halftime or pressers... Storylines: Broadcaster for Crimson Tide Sports Network Lived through a medically induced coma Husband, Dad x3 who doesn’t take life for granted
Storyline: Barrett Sallee
October 21, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBBarrett Sallee: CBS Sports/Sirius XM Sidelines: Lost daughter, Kipton Jean @ 17 weeks Epileptic Lifelong Atlanta sports fan Storylines: Husband, Dad of 2 Multiplatform journalist for CBS Sports Sirius XM College Sports Nation host
Storyline: Rachel Baribeau
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBRachel Baribeau: Changing The Narrative Sidelines: Retired from a 20 year Sportscasting career Told she was "too much" Suffered great loss, almost gave up Storylines: 1st Female SiriusXM College host Heisman Voter Founded "Changing The Narrative" for Kings + Queens
Storyline: Lauren Sisler
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBLauren Sisler: ESPN, Al.com Sidelines: Lost both parents at 18 while a Freshman at Rutgers Was originally slated to get married @ Dirty Dancing's lodge Cemented her mark at Denny Chimes Storylines: Emmy winning Sportscaster Pivots original plan and marries during quarantine Travels and speaks as a motivational speaker
Storyline: Jenn Hobby
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBJenn Hobby, Star 94.1 Sidelines: Daughter, Reese, was diagnosed with cancer at 9 months old Navigated numerous public job transitions Disastrous interview with Julianne Moore Storylines: Destined to interview Brene Brown Emmy winner with 2 decades of Radio/TV experience Created “Reese’s Magic Fund” benefitting Aflac Cancer + Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta --> Click here to donate!
Storyline: Michael Palmer, Part 2
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBMichael Palmer, Clemson Tiger + NFL Vet Sidelines: #8 on depth chart when he got to Atlanta Collected business cards at Falcons Rookie dinner As a veteran, he went through a rookie mini camp with Giants Storylines: Bought a Macbook & suit with his uhh lucrative signing bonus Played 5 years in the NFL Obviously the best part of his experience was meeting his wife. Obviously.
Storyline: Michael Palmer, Part One
September 16, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBMichael Palmer: Clemson Tiger/NFL Veteran PART ONE: 5th grade football Parkview High School Clemson SIDELINES: 2 star recruit Didn't know Clemson offered him Wasn’t invited to combine, rained on his Pro Day STORYLINES: 1st team ALL ACC ACC All Academic 5 years in NFL
Storyline: Beth Mowins
September 09, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBBeth Mowins, ESPN Sidelines: Had friends on Wall St while she made $19k a year Ate PB&Jelly sandwiches to get by in early years (albeit, they're delicious) Husband and brothers don’t allow her to play from the red tees Storylines: A decorated and accomplished PxP for ESPN Read books, played golf, drank afternoon beers during quarantine She even covered dog races at one point in her career…
Storyline: Hannah Goodin
September 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBHannah Goodin, GPB Sports Sidelines: Had a dream job, company went under Had another dream job, company went under Drove 5 hours round trip for a football gig Storylines: Moved home, married her best friend Sports are back… so is her job Launched a photography business, @hannahgoodinphoto
Storyline: Laura Britt
August 26, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBLaura Britt: NBC Sports SIDELINES: Didn’t make Varsity cheer in high school until Senior year Moved to Chicago during their worst winter in 80 years Contract wasn’t renewed because she didn’t have enough social media followers STORYLINES: Cheered for UAB Rented an RV with husband during quarantine and drove all 3 kids (4yo + 1yo twins) from California to Mississippi for 3 months Multi platform host and reporter for the Bay Area; covering 49’ers, Golden State Warriors and A’s.
Storyline: Taylor Stern
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBSidelines: Let go from 1st big job Didn’t know who Johnny Bench was @ Johnny Bench Award Asked Al Michaels what his favorite game to call was (Uhh, Miracle on Ice) Storylines: Forbes 30 Under 30 Went viral on TikTok for family rendition of “Tiger King” Dallas Cowboys Content Strategist
Storyline: Taylor Stern
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBSidelines: Let go from 1st big job Didn’t know who Johnny Bench was @ Johnny Bench Award Asked Al Michaels what his favorite game to call was (Uhh, Miracle on Ice) Storylines: Forbes 30 Under 30 Went viral on TikTok for family rendition of “Tiger King” Dallas Cowboys Content Strategist
Storyline: Whitney Jones
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSideline: 2 ACL injuries Missed last FT in college career Children exposed her flaws Storyline: Professional leadership coach Redeemed missed FT at WNBA training camp Leads student-athletes through Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Storyline: Whitney Jones
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSideline: 2 ACL injuries Missed last FT in college career Children exposed her flaws Storyline: Professional leadership coach Redeemed missed FT at WNBA training camp Leads student-athletes through Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Storyline: Sandra Golden
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBSIDELINES: Took a Curve Ball at a presser Was told she looks like a soccer mom Divorce STORYLINES: Emmy Winner Rose between thorns on 680 the Fan’s “Front Row” 30+ years in TV/Radio
Storyline: Cole Cubelic
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBSIDELINES: Clothing store failed Insurance company failed Missed first round of SEC Network talent pool STORYLINES: Husband, Dad of 3 Hosts radio show in Birmingham aka home of SEC FOOTBALL ESPN/SECN Analyst
Storyline: Niki Noto Palmer
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBSIDELINES: Got in trouble for talking a lot in school Didn’t get “Most Likely to be Miss America” Was told she had Jimmy Dean sausage fingers STORYLINES: Wife to a tall drink of water & Mom of 2 Playing Golf paid off Finally started started this Podcast
Storyline: Niki Noto Palmer
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBSIDELINES: Got in trouble for talking a lot in school Didn’t get “Most Likely to be Miss America” Was told she had Jimmy Dean sausage fingers STORYLINES: Wife to a tall drink of water & Mom of 2 Playing Golf paid off Finally started started this Podcast
Storyline: Cole Cubelic
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBSIDELINES: Clothing store failed Insurance company failed Missed first round of SEC Network talent pool STORYLINES: Husband, Dad of 3 Hosts radio show in Birmingham aka home of SEC FOOTBALL ESPN/SECN Analyst
Trailer
August 03, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBWelcome to Sidelines and Storylines with Niki Noto Palmer. What sideline led you to your storyline?