On this special episode of Crull Me Maybe, Kelly Crull is joined in studio by Aiko Jones, opposite hitter for the Atlanta Vibe, Atlanta’s professional women’s volleyball team. With the Vibe preparing to open their third season on January 8, Aiko discusses: What makes this Atlanta Vibe team special heading into Year 3 Championship expectations after consecutive playoff appearances Her journey from growing up in Jamaica to starring at Louisville Becoming the first Jamaican-born player in the Pro Volleyball Federation Why Atlanta felt like the perfect fit to begin her professional career From culture and community to competition and leadership, this episode offers an inside look at Aiko Jones and the Atlanta Vibe as the season tips off. #CrullMeMaybe #KellyCrull #AtlantaVibe #AikoJones #ProVolleyball #WomensVolleyball #PVF #VolleyballLife #ATL #AtlantaSports #ATLWomen #VolleyballCulture #WomenInSports #FromJamaicaToAtlanta #JamaicanAthlete #OppositeHitter #VolleyballJourney #Playoffs #championshipmindset

On this special episode of Crull Me Maybe, Kelly Crull is joined in studio by Aiko Jones, opposite hitter for the Atlanta Vibe, Atlanta&rsquo;s professional women&rsquo;s volleyball team. With the Vibe preparing to open their third season on January 8, Aiko discusses: What makes this Atlanta Vibe team special heading into Year 3 Championship expectations after consecutive playoff appearances Her journey from growing up in Jamaica to starring at Louisville Becoming the first Jamaican-born player in the Pro Volleyball Federation Why Atlanta felt like the perfect fit to begin her professional career From culture and community to competition and leadership, this episode offers an inside look at Aiko Jones and the Atlanta Vibe as the season tips off. #CrullMeMaybe #KellyCrull #AtlantaVibe #AikoJones #ProVolleyball #WomensVolleyball #PVF #VolleyballLife #ATL #AtlantaSports #ATLWomen #VolleyballCulture #WomenInSports #FromJamaicaToAtlanta #JamaicanAthlete #OppositeHitter #VolleyballJourney #Playoffs #championshipmindset

Crull Me Maybe is the podcast where broadcaster Kelly Crull goes beyond the professional resumes and public personas to connect with guests on a deeper, more personal level. Each week, Kelly invites athletes, entertainers, media personalities, and hometown heroes to open up about the stories, moments, and relationships that have shaped who they are — not just what they do.

From childhood dreams to life’s biggest curveballs, Crull Me Maybe is a conversation space for laughs, honesty, and everything in between.

New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and get to know the real people behind the public figures.

Crull Me Maybe is the podcast where broadcaster Kelly Crull goes beyond the professional resumes and public personas to connect with guests on a deeper, more personal level. Each week, Kelly invites athletes, entertainers, media personalities, and hometown heroes to open up about the stories, moments, and relationships that have shaped who they are &mdash; not just what they do.
From childhood dreams to life&rsquo;s biggest curveballs, Crull Me Maybe is a conversation space for laughs, honesty, and everything in between.
New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and get to know the real people behind the public figures.

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Atlanta Vibe’s Aiko Jones on Jamaica, Volleyball & Chasing a Title

Taylor opens up about her journey from growing up around the Colorado Rockies organization to becoming one of the faces of ESPN and the Chicago Cubs broadcast team. She shares stories from Tokyo, college football, MLB travel chaos, balancing life on the road, and what aspiring broadcasters really need to know about the industry. They also discuss: Covering the Cubs rebuild and rise Working MLB and college football simultaneously Life behind the scenes of live television Women in sports media Burnout, balance, and mental health in broadcasting The importance of relationships in baseball Advice for young broadcasters trying to break into the business

Taylor opens up about her journey from growing up around the Colorado Rockies organization to becoming one of the faces of ESPN and the Chicago Cubs broadcast team. She shares stories from Tokyo, college football, MLB travel chaos, balancing life on the road, and what aspiring broadcasters really need to know about the industry. They also discuss: Covering the Cubs rebuild and rise Working MLB and college football simultaneously Life behind the scenes of live television Women in sports media Burnout, balance, and mental health in broadcasting The importance of relationships in baseball Advice for young broadcasters trying to break into the business

Inside the Grind of MLB & ESPN with Taylor McGregor | Cubs, CFP & Burnout

On this episode of Crull Me Maybe, Kelly Crull sits down with Elise Menaker of the Marquee Sports Network for an honest and inspiring conversation about baseball, broadcasting, and the journey that led her to covering the Chicago Cubs.

Before the Cubs head to Atlanta for a huge series against the Atlanta Braves, Elise breaks down:
⚾ Why the Cubs are one of baseball’s hottest teams
⚾ How injuries haven’t slowed them down
⚾ The impact of Dansby Swanson in Chicago
⚾ The growth of Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs’ young core
⚾ Why defense and clubhouse culture are fueling wins

Then the conversation shifts into Elise’s personal story — from playing softball at Cornell University and professionally in Sweden to discovering her passion for sports broadcasting after thinking she wanted to become a fashion designer.

This episode dives into:
🎙️ Trusting the process in your career
🎙️ The lessons sports teach about pressure and resilience
🎙️ How tennis and softball shaped Elise’s mindset
🎙️ The realities of breaking into sports media
🎙️ Why the journey matters as much as the destination

If you love baseball, broadcasting, or stories about chasing big dreams, this episode is for you.

Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite part of the conversation!

On this episode of Crull Me Maybe, Kelly Crull sits down with Elise Menaker of the Marquee Sports Network for an honest and inspiring conversation about baseball, broadcasting, and the journey that led her to covering the Chicago Cubs.
Before the Cubs head to Atlanta for a huge series against the Atlanta Braves, Elise breaks down: ⚾ Why the Cubs are one of baseball&rsquo;s hottest teams ⚾ How injuries haven&rsquo;t slowed them down ⚾ The impact of Dansby Swanson in Chicago ⚾ The growth of Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs&rsquo; young core ⚾ Why defense and clubhouse culture are fueling wins
Then the conversation shifts into Elise&rsquo;s personal story &mdash; from playing softball at Cornell University and professionally in Sweden to discovering her passion for sports broadcasting after thinking she wanted to become a fashion designer.
This episode dives into: 🎙️ Trusting the process in your career 🎙️ The lessons sports teach about pressure and resilience 🎙️ How tennis and softball shaped Elise&rsquo;s mindset 🎙️ The realities of breaking into sports media 🎙️ Why the journey matters as much as the destination
If you love baseball, broadcasting, or stories about chasing big dreams, this episode is for you.
Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your favorite part of the conversation!

Inside the Cubs Surge & Going from Athlete to MLB Broadcaster with Elise Menaker

CBS Sports host and NFL/WNBA sideline reporter Tiffany Blackmon joins Crawl Me Maybe to break down her incredible journey from grinding in small markets to the national stage. From shooting her own highlights in Louisiana to battling layoffs and breaking through at the NFL Network, Tiffany shares the real story behind making it in sports media — including the setbacks, the grind, and the moment everything changed. We also dive into: Her path from Georgia State University to national TV Lessons from growing up in an NFL family The reality of “offseason” life in sports media Advice for aspiring broadcasters trying to break in

CBS Sports host and NFL/WNBA sideline reporter Tiffany Blackmon joins Crawl Me Maybe to break down her incredible journey from grinding in small markets to the national stage. From shooting her own highlights in Louisiana to battling layoffs and breaking through at the NFL Network, Tiffany shares the real story behind making it in sports media &mdash; including the setbacks, the grind, and the moment everything changed. We also dive into: Her path from Georgia State University to national TV Lessons from growing up in an NFL family The reality of &ldquo;offseason&rdquo; life in sports media Advice for aspiring broadcasters trying to break in

Atlanta Vibe’s Aiko Jones on Jamaica, Volleyball & Chasing a Title

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