Kayla Fox is a realtor (@YourHomeGirlKayla), entrepreneur (The Fly Fox Apparel), coaches' wives advocate, mother to four and wife of Brett Fox, head coach of the Columbia City High School football team in Indiana. Kayla and Kristi discuss how they first met through Facebook and Kayla's coaches' wives group "The Huddle" and talk at length about finding joy in the fleeting moments of football season and life. 

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Evan Williams is an entrepreneur (Pro Player Insurance Group), Auburn University alum, mother of two sons and wife to Carnell Cadillac Williams, a former Auburn standout and NFL running back who was named as Auburn's interim head coach on Oct. 31, 2022. Evan and Kristi discuss the Williamses' history as college sweethearts at Auburn and their transition from player life to coaching life. Evan dives into the whirlwind of the last month after her husband was promoted to lead the Auburn football team on an interim basis, becoming the first Black head coach in the program's 130-year history.

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Sally Brown is a former neighborhood developer, philanthropist, lover of horses, mother, and wife to Mack Brown, who is in his second stint as head coach of the University of North Carolina's football team. Sally reflects on the 16 years she and Mack spent coaching at the University of Texas, and the decision they made to get back into coaching in 2018 after a 5-year hiatus. She and Kristi bond over unusual places they've sat to watch games and share their do's and don'ts for coaches' wives.

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Kate Dykes is the granddaughter and daughter of Texas high school football coaches, an alumna of Texas Tech University, mother of three and wife to Sonny Dykes, head coach of TCU's football team. Kate talks about navigating Sonny's firing from Cal in 2017 and how it ultimately set them on the path to head coaching jobs back in their home state of Texas. She also discusses the transition from SMU — where Sonny was head coach from 2018-2021 — to TCU, as the universities are located just 40 miles apart.

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Mary Beth Smart is a former University of Georgia women's basketball team captain, a mother of three and wife to Kirby Smart, head coach of UGA's football team. Mary Beth and Kristi reminisce about their rivalries in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Mary Beth shares  personal family stories that coincided with some of Alabama's and Georgia's most successful seasons. The two also discuss some of the joys and challenges of raising children around football teams.

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Kristi and Gus Malzahn — currently at UCF — discuss some of their challenges and highlights of their 30+ year marriage and coaching career together. They also talk about the intention behind starting the Beyond Gameday podcast.

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:06 - Kristi Malzahn introduces the intent behind Beyond Gameday
1:14 - Sneak peek of first guest

Kristi Malzahn has been been a coach’s wife for more than 30 years. In Beyond Gameday, she plans to give the listeners a small glimpse into the personalities behind the game. Most importantly, she wants to give coaches’ spouses a support system. Because there’s a lot of resources and connections out there for  coaches, but not so much for the families. 

Starting in August, we’ll be releasing episodes throughout the season. Buckle up. This is Beyond Gameday.