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!

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.