Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft welcome soccer legend and broadcast veteran Alexi Lalas to the show! In this episode, Alexi shares his take on entering the podcast world, reflects on the evolution of sports media, and brings his signature humor as he and the hosts compare notes on broadcasting, post-career transitions, and what it takes to succeed behind the microphone.

Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft welcome soccer legend and broadcast veteran Alexi Lalas to the show! In this episode, Alexi shares his take on entering the podcast world, reflects on the evolution of sports media, and brings his signature humor as he and the hosts compare notes on broadcasting, post-career transitions, and what it takes to succeed behind the microphone.

Becoming champions and top-tier sports broadcasters doesn't come easy, and balancing that with motherhood and partnership is a masterclass in resilience.

 

Join USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft for WHATEVER IT TAKES, a series where two friends who have been, and continue to be, at the top of their games discuss the week in sports, family, and the ever evolving definition of greatness.

Becoming champions and top-tier sports broadcasters doesn't come easy, and balancing that with motherhood and partnership is a masterclass in resilience.
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Join USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports&rsquo; Jenny Taft for WHATEVER IT TAKES, a series where two friends who have been, and continue to be, at the top of their games discuss the week in sports, family, and the ever evolving definition of greatness.

Whatever It Takes with Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft

From Pitch to Pod: Alexi Lalas on Navigating the Media Landscape

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Carli’s back after welcoming her son Hunter — and she opens up about a grueling 31-hour labor, a delivery complication, and the postpartum kidney infection that landed her back in the hospital. A raw conversation on recovery, intuition, and asking for help.

Carli&rsquo;s back after welcoming her son Hunter &mdash; and she opens up about a grueling 31-hour labor, a delivery complication, and the postpartum kidney infection that landed her back in the hospital. A raw conversation on recovery, intuition, and asking for help.

Carli Lloyd's Birth Story: Hunter’s Birth and a Postpartum Health Scare

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In this episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft turn the spotlight back on themselves to reflect on what doing "whatever it takes" truly means in their own lives—both personally and professionally. Carli takes a deep dive into the relentless mindset, discipline, and sacrifices that defined her legendary athletic career, while Jenny highlights how that same inspiring grit applies to navigating career pivots, work-life balance, and overcome obstacles. Together, the co-hosts open up about their personal definitions of success, pushing past limits, and the stories that shaped who they are today.

In this episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft turn the spotlight back on themselves to reflect on what doing "whatever it takes" truly means in their own lives&mdash;both personally and professionally. Carli takes a deep dive into the relentless mindset, discipline, and sacrifices that defined her legendary athletic career, while Jenny highlights how that same inspiring grit applies to navigating career pivots, work-life balance, and overcome obstacles. Together, the co-hosts open up about their personal definitions of success, pushing past limits, and the stories that shaped who they are today.

Our Own "Whatever It Takes" Moments

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Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft dive into what it truly takes to transform a raw passion into a lifelong profession. Carli opens up about the untold pressures of elite sports—navigating off-the-field endorsements, political games, media scrutiny, and the fickle nature of public perception. Jenny and Carli break down why loving the daily grind and training was the key to handling outside stress, illustrating how genuine passion and a professional mindset separate the good from the world-class.

Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft dive into what it truly takes to transform a raw passion into a lifelong profession. Carli opens up about the untold pressures of elite sports&mdash;navigating off-the-field endorsements, political games, media scrutiny, and the fickle nature of public perception. Jenny and Carli break down why loving the daily grind and training was the key to handling outside stress, illustrating how genuine passion and a professional mindset separate the good from the world-class.

Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession

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From Pitch to Pod: Alexi Lalas on Navigating the Media Landscape

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