Spencer and Mom Talk Sports.

Join Spencer and Mom in episode 27 as they discuss Spencer's new job announcement and the mixed emotions of leaving Missouri State University after five years. Get a glimpse into Spencer's thoughts on his new role and the memories he cherishes from his GA experience.  Tune in to hear where Spencer will be coaching next season! Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

In this episode of the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports podcast, Spencer welcomes his former AAU teammate (since 2nd grade!) and current Air Force member, Jaylynn Dye, who is currently stationed in Saudi Arabia. Spencer and Jaylynn take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the summer basketball tournaments, road trips, and games they played together. They also discuss their experiences of playing high school basketball against each other.Spencer and Jaylynn delve into the NBA playoffs, breaking down the teams and their predictions for the rest of the postseason. They also share their thoughts on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments for college athletes and the transfer portal. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Welcome to episode 25 of Spencer and Mom Talk Sports! In this episode, we dive deep into the exciting conclusion of the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four tournaments. We discuss the standout performances of the players, the ups and downs of each team's journey to the final games, and the intense emotions that come with such high-stakes competition.Mom also takes a critical look at the officiating in the women's national championship game, which left many fans and analysts frustrated. She recommends that officials should have to hold a press conference after games to talk about their calls.  Spencer and Mom examine the calls and non-calls that affected the game and discuss the implications of bad officiating for the future of women's basketball.In addition to the on-court action, we delve into the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's hand gestures and trash-talking during the tournament. We explore the different perspectives on what these actions mean and what, if anything, should be done in response. (hint: not a dang thing) Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

The weekend all college basketball fans have been waiting for...The Final Four.  Spencer and Mom discuss the men's and women's FF and how both are very different this year. They discuss the question: Do you want the team that beat you to win the natty or the team you beat earlier in the season to win? They talk about how Miami has an advantage in recruiting because who doesn’t want to live in Miami? Mom shares how ticket prices for the men’s FF are less than the women’s ticket prices for their FF.  Spencer is headed to the Final Four in Houston and looks forward to networking and seeing coaching friends. Mom talks about how happy she is to see college women’s basketball slaying with great players, teams and attendance numbers.  She’s excited to watch the Iowa vs South Carolina match-up on Friday night. Spencer and Mom answer listener questions about Spencer’s winning emotions, the rules of the portal and Rick Pitino’s ability to turn St. Johns around. Spencer talks about the players in the portal he would like to see go to Arkansas. They discuss what the heck is going on at North Carolina.  Spencer gives his take on whether the basketballs are affecting shooting during the tournament…spoiler, he says no. They finish the episode with their Final Four predictions. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom break down the Sweet Sixteen and all the teams that busted their brackets. They discuss the Hogs' big win over Kansas and Spencer puts Mom on the spot about her feelings about shirtless coaches.  (hint: she's not a fan) Mom also sends herself a future message not to get suckered by 7-footers. Other topics covered in this episode: Nick Saban throwing Shade, timing of the portal, upsets in the Women's tournament, coaching changes, (Mom quizzes Spencer on how he'll handle the "are you leaving this school" question) and why they both hate the handshake line after games. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom are back (finally)! They catch up on the Super Bowl, NBA, Spencer's season and college basketball.  Cheers to the podcast being 2 years old and starting during March Madness of 2021...so of course, Spencer and Mom talk about the big dance.  Experience the anxiety and decision-making prowess as Spencer fills out a bracket on the podcast! Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Recorded the Sunday after the Hogs' loss to A&M...Spencer and Mom talk about the game, the head-scratching play calling, the absurd luck and their disappointment but undying love for the Hogs.  Oh, and what is up with those white helmets? Spencer gives his take on NFL Sunday and how the family is faring in the Fantasy League.  He also talks "briefly" about his loss in week two to his girlfriend, Maggie.  Mom discovers NFL Redzone and feels the concept should be everywhere! Even though Spencer & Mom is a sports podcast...we can't help talking about GOTs House of Dragon...so we spoil episode 5 in case you haven't seen it yet! Mom wonders when the action (aka killing) is going to start and Spencer is feeling the slow build-up and looking forward to bigger dragons making an appearance. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom are back from a small hiatus.  They catch up on what's been happening in their lives for the past 6 months (travel, bachelor party, Garth Brooks and golf).  Spencer is rocking new gear from show sponsor, The Twiggs Group! (visors are not actually for sale)Spencer created a family Fantasy Football League and he and Mom rate the team names and the overall selection of team members. (some of this content is NSFW)Razorback football is back and Spencer and Mom talk about the season so far...a few bold predictions and why Mom wants to have a beer with Coach Sam Pittman (and not Nick Saban).  Spencer talks about the upcoming game against his alma mater, Missouri State. SPOILER ALERT: (41:46) Spencer and Mom discuss the new Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon.  And they use this episode to express their frustration with how GOT ended.   Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

In this episode, Spencer talks about going to his first Final Four and his experiences in New Orleans. Spencer and Mom admit how wrong they were about Duke winning it all and talk about the final two games of March Madness. They discuss the women’s national championship and how women’s basketball has finally caught up to UCONN. Spencer and Mom discuss coaching styles and how coaches react to big moments and the latest coaching changes. They discuss how players like Brady Manek can use the portal to move to a bigger program. Spencer talks about the Lakers' terrible season and the big trade that happened to his KC Chiefs. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast and thank their listeners (especially Jay and Tyler) for listening and supporting the podcast.  Spencer suggests that if listeners have questions or comments they should send them in so they can answer them on the next episode (hit us up in our Instagram DMs!).  They talk about their brackets, which teams surprised them this year in the tournament and their predictions for the Final Four. Spencer and Mom discuss the great run the Razorbacks had in the tournament and their favorite player names they enjoy saying out loud.  Spencer shared that he's going to the Final Four and he hopes to see the Duke/UNC matchup in person.  Cheers to the next year of Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast! Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom welcome guest, Damani Carter to the podcast.  Damani is a college football player, 3-time All SEC Academic honor roll member, podcast host (Trying to be Grown) and childhood friend of Spencer's.  He shares his sports journey starting at a young age playing tackle football with Spencer and friends after (elementary) school to playing for the Razorbacks and Northeastern State University. Damani is still undecided about continuing his football career but is leaning towards becoming a college football coach once he is finished playing. Spencer and Damani share their NFL playoff predictions and how they fared in their fantasy football leagues. The three discuss the 5 people they would invite to their Super Bowl party and why. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom run through a list of topics on this episode: Spencer living his best life with a visit to the Chiefs game, Razorback football, Spencer and Mom's anxiety while flying, how Spencer's GA duties have changed now that season has started.  They talk about what they are thankful for and their favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving (not turkey) and they completely spoil the movie The Eternals for any listeners who haven't seen it yet(36:40)! Finally, Spencer and Mom pay tribute to their beloved dog, Lewis, who passed away in October. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom welcome football coach and math teacher Jonathan Hicks to the podcast. Coach Hicks shares his sports journey from knocking over kids in youth soccer to playing high school football to college football and now coaching Jr. High and High School football at El Dorado. He loves math and has fun and interesting ways of teaching math to his students by using the popular show, Squid Game.  Spencer and Coach Hicks met and became friends at Lyon College.  Spencer, Mom, and Coach Hicks have a good discussion about Razorback football and what can be done about momentum-killing "injuries" in college football.  Finally, we each choose the sport we'd be playing if we had a magic wand. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Former Razorback Steve Conley joins the podcast to talk about his sports journey from walking on with the Razorback basketball team to joining the Razorback football team and earning 1st team All-SEC honors his senior year.  Steve is also a two-time national champion in track and field at Arkansas. He's a personal trainer and owner of Conley Fitness in Fayetteville, AR.  Spencer and Mom talk to Steve about his "welcome to the NFL" moment and the best quarterback he's ever played with and against. Steve chooses his "Mount Rushmore" of favorite NFL players. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Tracey Mays Stehlik joins Spencer and Mom to talk about her sports journey from playing 6 on 6 basketball in Tennesse to playing 5 on 5 basketball in college.  She was an assistant basketball coach at Arkansas from 1985 to 1993. Mom shares about the time Tracey picked up her almost dead body from Cleveland Hill during a pre-season workout. Tracey moved into compliance in 1993 and has been with the Razorbacks in that capacity ever since. She breaks down the new name, image and likeness (NIL) rule for college sports and the Alston Rule.  Spencer and Mom ask Tracey about her starting 5 dream team and the 4 people she'd most like to have dinner with. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

If you remember "the catch" against Alabama in Razorback Football history...then you have definitely heard of our guest, J.J. Meadors because he made that catch to tie the game, and the Hogs go on to win it. J.J. is one of the best wide receivers to ever play at Arkansas and he's got a lot of great stories to tell in this episode.  He shares about his other favorite game to reminisce about (besides the Alabama game) and what it was like to be a wide receiver in the SEC. He is also a two-time National Champion in Track and Field at Arkansas.  J.J. is a sports performance instructor and owns Apex Predators Only in Little Rock where he trains young people where " free tuition is the mission." Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer and Mom kick off Season 2 of the podcast talking about college football, the Razorbacks and Spencer's fantasy football teams.  The two are pleased with how the Razorback football season has started and how the team is giving the state of Arkansas a reason to celebrate again. Mom brings up the time fans took the goalpost to Dickson Street and how fun it was to watch the fans rush the field after the Hogs beat Texas.  Spencer and Mom then talk about their most embarrassing moments playing sports...and coincidentally, Mom is the reason for one of Spencer's embarrassing moments! A preview of upcoming guest episodes. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

In the Season 1 finale Spencer and Mom welcome Jim Twiggs to the show (Spencer's Papa and Mom's Dad) to share his basketball journey.   The three talk about how basketball has changed through the generations. Jim reminisces about playing in canvas Converse sneakers and why his coach gave them salt pills after practice. Papa confirms the Julius Erving story and autograph snub. Spencer, Mom, and Papa choose their "Mt. Rushmore" of NBA players in guards, forwards, and centers.  Spencer and Mom toast to season 1 of their new podcast and will be back in September with season 2 to talk college football! Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

Spencer shares his experience working the Scottie Pippen camp at UCA and what it was like to meet Scottie Pippen. Mom shares about the time Dr. J wouldn't sign her book outside the arena in Kansas City and the Twiggs family grudge against him. #SigntheBookJuliusErving They discuss the biggest celebrity they've ever met and their picks for which NBA team will win the Championship.  Spencer and Mom talk about the Olympics and the athletes and teams they are excited to watch and Mom talks about how happy she is that women's sports are finally getting the recognition it deserves.  Spencer and Mom end the show with two really awesome music suggestions. Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom

In this episode, Spencer and Mom interview Celia Anderson about her basketball journey at the University of Arkansas.  Celia was a freshman on the Final Four team, won the NIT tournament her sophomore year, and was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll three years in a row. Celia shares her experience playing basketball professionally in Greece and her work in Africa teaching English to children.  She is a published author and will release her fourth book in 2022. Spencer and Mom talk to Celia about the decision she and her daughter, Gabby, made to send Gabby to IMG Academy in 2020 and Gabby's decision to commit to Harvard Women's Basketball.Thank you for listening to the Spencer and Mom Talk Sports Podcast. Follow us on Instagram at @spencerandmom