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On Her Turf

Pushing boundaries and empowering women along the way. The On Her Turf podcast highlights amazing women- and their male allies- who are champions on and off the field and who motivate people to be the best versions of themselves. Lindsay Czarniak, Lolo Jones and MJ Acosta-Ruiz will host the first NBC Olympics show dedicated to covering women’s sports at the Games. Katie Ledecky, Allyson Felix, Alex Morgan, April Ross, and Alix Klineman will be among athletes featured.
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Episodes

Karen Murphy, Bears CFO

Karen Murphy, Bears CFO and one of the highest ranking women in the NFL, talks about old school values of humility, respect, integrity, hard work and passion, and describes a pivotal moment in her life that spurred her to take a risk and go for what she loved. She also talks about the importance of having confidence in the male-dominated league, her thoughts on seeing a woman play in the NFL, and the benefits of balancing family and work.

Sep 05, 201926 minEp. 28

Tokyo Olympics: One Year Out - How Women are Changing the Game

July 24th marks the one-year countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where female athletes are expected to dominate headlines and spark conversation about everything from equal pay to how they should be interviewed. Kathryn leads a timely and provocative panel discussion with leading women from the world of sports, including Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ibtihaj Muhammad and Alex Johnson- exploring the ongoing fight for professional gender parity both on and off the field.

Jul 25, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 27

Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger, USWNT World Champions

Fresh off their World Cup title win, USWNT powerhouse players Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger sit down in studio with Kathryn to talk about a wide range of topics including: what their lives have been like since their return from France; how they balance work and personal lives (2:56); overcoming adversity (7:40), bullying (11:56); their love of fashion (15:50); plans for their upcoming wedding (19:27); and their fight for equal pay (25:00).

Jul 24, 201928 minEp. 26

Hailie Deegan, Stockcar Driver

17-year-old stockcar driver Hallie Deegan joins Kathryn Tappen to discuss where she draws her confidence from, growing up in a racing household, her goals moving forward, Kevin Harvick’s importance in her career, how she sees “frenemies” every day, keeps her priorities straight, and the one thing that scares her in a race car.

Jun 26, 201926 minEp. 25

Team USA Hockey and NHL CMO Heidi Browning

In this episode, we cover the powerhouse women of hockey. How do you get US National team players to sit down for an interview during their busiest time of year? Meet them in their training facility for a post-scrimmage locker room chat. Kendall Coyne Schofield, Hilary Knight and Lee Stecklein talked about their bond as a team, how winning an Olympic gold helped the growth of hockey, and what are their must-have travel items. Then Kathryn catches up with Heidi Browning, CMO of the NHL about how ...

May 29, 201949 minEp. 24

Season 2 Premiere: Women of Horse Racing

Legendary jockey Donna Brothers and track handicapper and reporter Britney Eurton join this week as the Kentucky Derby approaches. They talk about their career paths in this male-dominated field; the influence of growing up in horse racing families; how they find balance in their lives; and what cues to pick up on from a horse as you are racing at 40 mph.

May 01, 20191 hrEp. 23

On Her Turf Special: Augusta National Women’s Amateur

It’s a historic moment in women’s sports when, for the first time ever, women will play a competitive round on the famed Augusta National golf course. Paige Mackenzie, Judy Rankin and Nancy Lopez join Kathryn for a conversation about what this means for girls and women in golf, how do players manage nerves and expectations, and what changes have each of them seen in the sport throughout their famed careers.

Apr 03, 201943 minEp. 22

OHT Bonus: Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium

The Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium is a unique agreement under which women at Barnard College and Columbia University compete together as members of university-wide athletic teams— it is the only one of its kind in NCAA Division I athletics. As part of the Consortium’s 35th anniversary celebration, NBC News’ Dylan Dreyer moderated a panel discussion that looked at how participation in sports impacts women’s lives beyond the playing field and discussed such questions as, do women athletes l...

Mar 21, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 21

Hall of Famer Julie Foudy

Hall of Famer Julie Foudy joins the On Her Turf podcast. Julie talks about growing the game of hockey for young women, the gift of sports, the importance of leadership, and more. Enjoy!

Jan 23, 201934 minEp. 20

Award Winning Journalist Hannah Storm

Award winning journalist, producer, and director Hannah Storm joins the On Her Turf podcast. Hannah talks about what makes a marriage work after 25 years, conflicts she's face in her career, the values her father instilled in her, and more. Enjoy!!!

Jan 16, 201941 minEp. 19

3x Olympic Medalist Meghan Duggan

3x Olympic Medalist Meghan Duggan joins the On Her Turf podcast. Meghan shares what it was like to win the gold medal in South Korea, the challenges of fighting for equal pay, how sports shaped her as an individual, and more. Enjoy!

Jan 09, 201932 minEp. 18

Professional Stunt Woman Jessie Graff

Professional stunt woman Jessie Graff joins the On Her Turf podcast to discuss her record breaking performances on American Ninja Warrior, becoming a trapeze artist at age 12, and how she embraces the word ‘impossible.’ Enjoy!

Jan 02, 201927 minEp. 17

Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles joins the On Her Turf podcast. Simone discusses the values her family taught her, the bronze medal she received in Rio, how sports influenced her, and more. Enjoy!!!

Dec 26, 201817 minEp. 16

Arike Ogunbowale

Notre Dame’s women’s basketball guard, Arike Ogunbowale joins the On Her Turf podcast. Arike talks about hitting 2K career points this season, growing up playing sports, Dancing with the Stars, and more. Enjoy!!!

Dec 19, 201823 minEp. 15

Host of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning Golf Coverage Dan Hicks

Host of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning golf coverage Dan Hicks joins the On Her Turf podcast. Dan discusses covering Tiger Woods, working with his wife Hanna Storm, the values he and Hanna have instilled in their daughters, the importance of family first, and more. Enjoy!!!

Dec 12, 201843 minEp. 14

NBC Sports Premier League Host Rebecca Lowe

NBC Sports Premier League Host Rebecca Lowe joins the On Her Turf podcast. Rebecca discusses Fan Fest, living in the moment, the importance of family, and more. Enjoy!!!

Dec 05, 201845 minEp. 13

2x Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd

2x FIFA World Player of the Year, World Cup Champion, and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd joins the On Her Turf podcast. Carli shares some highlights from this year, how sports influenced and shaped her as a person, the reasons for writing her memoir, and more. Enjoy!!!

Nov 28, 201835 minEp. 12

WNBA Champion & 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Candace Parker

WNBA Champion and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Candace Parker joins the On Her Turf podcast. Candace discusses her off season routines, the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, lessons from her childhood, and soo much more. Enjoy!!!

Nov 21, 201830 minEp. 11

NASCAR Sr. Vice President & CMO Jill Gregory

NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Jill Gregory joins the On Her Turf Podcast. Jill discusses redefining NASCAR, how she got into motor sports, the importance of female role models in NASCAR, and soo much more. Enjoy!!!

Nov 14, 201834 minEp. 10

USA Hockey Hall Of Famer AJ Mleczko

USA Hockey Hall Of Famer and 2x Olympic medalist AJ Mleczko joins the On Her Turf podcast. AJ shares how she became the first woman color analyst for the NHL, how sports shaped her life, balancing family, and so much more. Enjoy!!!

Nov 07, 201837 minEp. 9

NBC Correspondent & Legendary Tennis Pro Mary Carillo

NBC correspondent and legendary Tennis Pro Mary Carillo joins the On Her Turf podcast. Mary shares her love for hosting the various dog shows for NBC, how Billie Jean King inspired and guided her, growing up on the tennis court with John McEnroe, and soo much more. Enjoy!!!

Oct 31, 201841 minEp. 8

Olympic Champion Sanya Richards Ross

Olympic Champion Sanya Richards Ross joins the On Her Turf podcast to discuss the joys of motherhood, preparing for retirement, the importance of working on your mental game, and more. Enjoy!!!

Oct 24, 201838 minEp. 7

Paralympic Gold Medalist Oksana Masters

Oksana Masters, 8x Paralympic Medalist, 2x Gold and 4x World champion, joins the On Her Turf podcast. Oksana shares her early memories at a Ukrainian orphanage, making the difficult decision to amputate her leg, adjusting to the everyday challenges, her love for rowing, and soo much more. Enjoy!!!

Oct 17, 201833 minEp. 6

The NFL's Princess of Darkness Amy Trask

Former Oakland Raiders CEO and current CBS NFL Analyst, Amy Trask joins the On Her Turf podcast. Amy shares her experience being the first female Front Office executive, working with Al Davis, how she got the name "Princess of Darkness", the importance of civil discourse, and so much more. Enjoy!!!

Oct 10, 201829 minEp. 5

3x Olympian Lolo Jones

3x Olympian Lolo Jones joins the On Her Turf podcast to share her recent trip to NY, the Lolo Jones Foundation, the challenges of dating, preparing for the 2020 Olympics, and so much more. Enjoy!!!

Oct 03, 201832 minEp. 4

Five-Time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings

Kerri Walsh Jennings, professional beach volleyball player, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and a one-time Olympic bronze medalist, joins the On Her Turf podcast. Kerri discusses the P1440 movement, preparing for the 2020 Olympics, balancing family, and more. Enjoy!!!

Sep 26, 201836 minEp. 3

President & CEO Kim Pegula

Kim Pegula, President and CEO of Pegula Entertainment, joins the On Her Turf podcast to talk about how she went from an abandoned orphan on the streets of Korea to one of the most powerful women in sports. Kim shares her experience of owning NFL, NHL and NWHL teams, the importance of relationships with players, family values and so much more. Enjoy!!!

Sep 19, 201832 minEp. 2

LPGA Legend Annika Sorenstam

LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam joins the On Her Turf podcast to discuss how her foundation teaches the value of being a competitor, overcoming fears and the importance of staying in the moment. Annika shares the steps along the way to the highlight of her career, the day she accepted the invitation to be the first woman since 1945 to compete in the PGA Tour event and so much more. Enjoy!!!

Sep 19, 201836 minEp. 1

Introducing On Her Turf

Join host Kathryn Tappen each week as she talks with a new powerhouse guest about sports, what motivates them, and lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Sep 05, 201849 sec
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