Best Lauren Kelley Podcasts (2025)

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How SCARY can the Washington Spirit be? | Sports Are Fun! w/ Gotham FC's Ryan Campbell 55:19

17h ago55:19

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Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!', where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, intern BJ, and Gotham FC's Ryan Campbell discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew dives into this weekend's NWSL action, the WNBA's Draft numbers, the NCAA Gymnastics Championship, and so much more! Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports …

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How Randy Travis Got His Voice Back 46:05

3d ago46:05

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After more than 40 years as one of the most popular and recognizable voices in country music, during which he earned a pile of Grammys and a rightful place in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Randy Travis is a household name who has inspired legions of fans. A few weeks ago I was fortunate to sit down with Randy and his wife, Mary, at their home in …

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The fits WON the WNBA Draft 🔥 | Sports Are Fun! 48:51

7d ago48:51

48:51

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!', where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew dives into all things WNBA Draft, the state of the USWNT post Brazil friendlies, Midge Purce's return, and so much more! Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' 'Sports Are F…

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Encore: The Indigo Girls Are Full of Gratitude 44:55

8d ago44:55

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Episode Description: Since 1985, Emily Sailers and Amy Ray have been known as the Indigo Girls, and they’ve never once stopped making music or sharing their message of acceptance. The two met when they were kids in Decatur, Georgia,, and once they started playing together in high school, it didn’t take long for their unique sound to find an audienc…

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Paige Bueckers and UConn's PERFECT ending! | Sports Are Fun! 20:45

14d ago20:45

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Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara and Merritt Mathias discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, we have a quick recap of the crew's Final Four weekend, breaking down the games, UConn's win, Paige Bueckers' legacy, Azzi Fudd, and more. We also dive into the USWNT's games against Brazil. Ch…

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Craig Morgan's Journey from the Army to the Opry 44:06

15d ago44:06

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Craig Morgan is that rare country artist who actually grew up around Nashville, but he also breaks the mold in a lot of other ways. After finishing high school in Kingston Springs, just west of downtown Nashville, Craig joined the Army for what would become a long, intense, and distinctive military career. As a member of the 101st and 82nd Airborne…

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Sports Are Fun! at the FINAL FOUR with Lisa Leslie, Aaliyah Edwards, Kelsey Mitchell and MORE! 1:01:57

21d ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, Merritt Mathias, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew is live at the Final Four in Tampa to discuss the matchups with guests WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, the Mystics' Aaliyah Edwards, the Fever's Kelsey Mitchell, and …

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Can anyone STOP UCLA's Lauren Betts? | Sports Are Fun! 53:25

24d ago53:25

53:25

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, Kassidy Cook, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew dives into the latest March Madness games, the USWNT upcoming friendlies, the NCAA tranfer portal, Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton, and so much more! Come see Spor…

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Bless Your Heart, Landon Bryant 45:58

22d ago45:58

45:58

Landon Bryant stopped by the Southern Living offices recently, and it was for the staff to meet him in person after a couple of years watching his hilarious videos on our accents, traditions, quirks, and why we have endless recipes for potato salad. Landon was born and raised in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi, a close-knit community that was…

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Azzi Fudd is UConn's DIFFERENCE MAKER! | Sports Are Fun! 55:47

1M ago55:47

55:47

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, and Merritt Mathias discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew dives into the first two rounds of March Madness, NWSL's top goals of the weekend, World Sevens Football, Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton, and so much more! Come see Sport…

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Wright Thompson’s New Book About Emmett Till Is a Must-Read 45:56

29d ago45:56

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Wright Thompson grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, before going on to write for ESPN, The Atlantic, and the New York Times, among other publications. In 2018, he created the travel documentary show, TrueSouth, which is now in its 8th season on the SEC Network; and in 2020, he came out with a terrific book called Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine …

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Did the March Madness Selection Committee get it WRONG? | Sports Are Fun! 55:01

1M ago55:01

55:01

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, Merritt Mathias and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew is joined by Texas basketball star Madison Booker to discuss the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Our hosts also dive into the NWSL kickoff, Natasha Cloud traded to th…

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Riley Green Wishes Grandpas Never Died 39:38

1M ago39:38

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Riley Green got his start playing in bars and restaurants around his hometown of Jacksonville, Alabama—and lately he’s been performing in stadiums for tens of thousands. He grew up with a close relationship with his two grandfathers, who were influential in his early musical development and who fueled his passion for the outdoors. His song "I Wish …

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Are all signs pointing to a South Carolina REPEAT? | Sports Are Fun! featuring Kassidy Cook 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew is joined by Olympic medalist Kassidy Cook to discuss the NWSL challenge Cup, Conference Championships, the likelihood of a WNBA lockout, Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton, and so…

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Roy Wood Jr. Wants to Connect 36:26

2M ago36:26

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You may know Roy Wood Jr. from his long stint on The Daily Show, his new CNN comedy show Have I Got News For You, or from his new standup special Lonely Flowers, which you can watch on Hulu. He also got a lot of attention hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2023, and I got to know him a bit this past December when he was honored by th…

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Is 2025 a RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT year for the USWNT? | Sports Are Fun! 59:19

2M ago59:19

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Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, Merritt Mathias and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew gets into the SheBelieves results, Diana Taurasi retiring, the SEC coin flip, our review of the NWSL jerseys, and so much more! Check back every Tuesday for a n…

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The War and Treaty Are Getting Carried Away 46:55

2M ago46:55

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The War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, DC, respectively, but both have family roots in the South. They also grew up in the musical traditions of their churches – Tanya in the Black Baptist Church and Michael in the Seventh Day Adventist Church – where they learned the power of song to move people.…

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Does Paige Bueckers NEED a National Championship? | Sports Are Fun! featuring The Kid Mero 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

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Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew is joined by The Kid Mero of 7PM in Brooklyn and Victory Light. The panel also gets into more the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup first two games, Angel Reese's "trash talk", Paige Bue…

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Biscuits & Jam Returns on March 4th for Season 6 with The War & Treaty! 1:42

2M ago1:42

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Join us for the launch of Season 6 of Biscuits & Jam on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 with The War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Southern Living

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What does the SheBelieves Cup roster mean for the USWNT? | Sports Are Fun! featuring Stefanie Dolson 54:50

2M ago54:50

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Welcome back to 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, Merritt Mathias and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew is joined by the Washington Mystics' Stefanie Dolson to talk Unrivaled, the WNBA offseason, and UConn. The panel also gets into more the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup…

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Encore: The Red Clay Strays Were Made for This Moment 35:31

2M ago35:31

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Sid talks to a couple of guys from Alabama who are founding members of one of the hottest young bands in the country—the Red Clay Strays. Brandon Coleman, the charismatic lead singer, spent his youth running around with siblings and cousins on a family compound outside of Turnerville, just north of Mobile. Meanwhile, Drew Nix, who plays guitar and …

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Napheesa Collier breaks down how Unrivaled was made | Sports Are Fun! 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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Welcome to the first episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew is joined by Unrivaled founder Napheesa Collier to discuss the creation of the league. The panel also gets into more WNBA offseason moves, Midge Purce resigning…

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Is this the craziest WNBA Offseason EVER? | Sports Are Fun! 53:27

3M ago53:27

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Welcome to the first episode of 'Sports Are Fun!' presented by TurboTax, where Kelley O'Hara, Greydy Diaz, Merritt Mathias, and intern BJ discuss the biggest headlines in women's sports. This week, the crew gets into WNBA offseason moves, NWSL players departing for Europe, Unrivaled's 1v1 tournament, and so much more. Check back every Tuesday for a…

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Encore: Fawn Weaver’s Whiskey Rebellion 44:48

3M ago44:48

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Since 2016, Fawn Weaver has been obsessed with uncovering the true story of Nearest Green, a former slave who helped teach Jack Daniel the complicated process of making whiskey. Along the way, Fawn became so invested in her research that she bought the farm in Lynchburg, Tennessee, where Jack Daniel and Nearest Green worked together, and she’s sinc…

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Encore: Cody Johnson Is As Texas As They Come 42:41

3M ago42:41

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Episode Description: Cody Johnson was born and raised in a little place called Sebastopol, Texas, about a half hour northeast of Huntsville. It was the kind of small community where everybody knew everybody, and his family went to a small country church where his musical interest and skill found an audience. When he was 18, he went to work with his…

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Encore: Grace Bowers May Be 18, But She’s an Old Soul 33:57

4M ago33:57

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Grace Bowers grew up in Northern California, but when she was not quite 15 years old, her parents decided to move the family to Nashville for better schools and a different kind of life. At first, the culture shock was too much for her, but as Grace became more and more serious about the guitar, she found a music community that recognized her incre…

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S6E1: AI, Ethics, and Learning: A Candid Conversation, Part 1 35:35

4M ago35:35

35:35

In the first part of this podcast episode, Mathieu Plourde reflects on the impact of generative AI on higher education. Mathieu shares his extensive background in instructional design and educational technology, highlighting his work at the University of Delaware as well as his current institution, in the College of Business at Laval University in …

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S6E1: AI, Ethics, and Learning: A Candid Conversation, Part 2 48:34

4M ago48:34

48:34

In the second part of the podcast episode, Mathieu discusses the current AI-driven initiatives at his institution. The focus is primarily on raising awareness among faculty members about AI's potential. Faculty members are exploring small-scale projects like voice cloning and AI text-to-speech tools to enhance productivity in creating lecture video…

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S6E2: Teaching Humanities with AI: Ensuring Human-Centered Learning, Part 2 45:17

4M ago45:17

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The second part of the episode focuses on the practical applications and implications of AI in the humanities. The professors discuss specific classroom activities and assignments that incorporate AI, such as using AI tools for writing, creating images, and enhancing language learning. They explore the ethical challenges and biases associated with …

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S6E2: Teaching Humanities with AI: Ensuring Human-Centered Learning, Part 1 37:22

4M ago37:22

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In the first part of the episode, 4 humanities professors, Alison, Persepone, Ju-A, and Meghan introduce themselves and share their initial reactions to using AI in their teaching practices. They discuss their initial fears, challenges, and motivations for experimenting with AI, highlighting the mixed emotions of excitement and hesitation. The conv…

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Brenda Lee Is Still Rockin’ 36:55

4M ago36:55

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Brenda Lee spent the early years of her life in Georgia, and though her family didn’t have a lot of money, they always made sure she had batteries to run the radio so she could listen to the Grand Ole Opry. Between that and singing at their Baptist church, her interest in music became clear, and her extraordinary talent became even clearer. She was…

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Jessica Harris Believes in a Welcome Table 41:57

4M ago41:57

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Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a rep…

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Craig Conover’s Southern Charm 43:54

5M ago43:54

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Craig Conover is one of the longest running stars of Bravo’s reality show, Southern Charm, which means audiences have been following his roller-coaster dating and personal life for a decade now. But part of Craig’s charm is that he wasn’t always a city kid. He grew up near the beach in rural Delaware, where his dad built a construction business and…

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Encore: The Rise of Scotty McCreery 31:22

5M ago31:22

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Scotty McCreery burst onto the country music scene when he became the youngest male singer to ever win American Idol back in 2011, when he was just 17 years old. He grew up in Garner, North Carolina, just outside of Raleigh, where he developed his talent by singing and playing music at the local Baptist Church. Scotty talks with Sid about his new a…

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Evie McGee-Colbert’s Very Funny Cookbook 36:33

5M ago36:33

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Evie McGee-Colbert grew up in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of a true Southern hostess and a father who would take her to her dance classes on the handlebars of his bike. Now she’s got a cookbook out that leans heavily on the Lowcountry traditions she grew up with as well as the ones she’s built up with her own family in recent …

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Chawinga vs Banda: The Matchup We WANTED | Fast Friends with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie 37:43

5M ago37:43

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Welcome back to a new episode of Fast Friends with Kelley O'Hara and Lisa Leslie! These two legendary athletes will give you their thoughts on the biggest stories in women's sports every week. In today's episode, our hosts preview the NWSL Playoffs, the women's college basketball season so far, Coco Gauff's WTA Finals win and some guest announcemen…

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