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As the NASCAR Cup Series on FOX wraps up for the season, Clint Bowyer shares with Meghan some of his favorite moments from his first season in the booth for Fox Sports.

Will Blackmon is an NFL Veteran, Super Bowl champion, and now he has a new title: The Wine MVP. In this episode Blackmon shares his passion for wine, and the business behind it that's attracting athletes from all sports.

Cynthia Frelund is known for her predictive analytics on NFL Network, but the TV personalty didn't get her first on air gig until she was 31, and it was in prime time on SportsCenter. In this episode Frelund shares her career story, how she went from dropping out of medical school to carving out her own path in broadcast with the NFL. Frelund also shares with Meghan her journey of freezing her eggs, and the trials and tribulations of dating as a female in the sports media world.

ESPN personality, former pro football player, and Notre Dame Alum, Mike Golic Jr talks about following in his dad's shoes, and the pressure to live up to the Golic name. He shares what the grocery bill was like in their household as a child, what he's been up to in quarantine, and his travel plans for post-pandemic.

Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder Cullen Jones shares his training secrets. On this episode, Cullen and Meghan talk about the method behind Cullen's success, making swimming a more inclusive sport, and the impact Covid-19 has had on swim safety.

Right Wing for the Tampa Bay Lightening, Alex Killorn shares stories from the Stanley Cup Celebration and inside the NHL bubble

The Rowdy Gaines story is a tale of perseverance. The 3 X Olympic gold medalist shares with Meghan that he was cut from five other sports before finding his lane in the sport of swimming.

Dr. Jen Welter is famously known as the first woman to coach in the NFL. She played at the running back position in a men's league until being asked to coach for the Arizona Cardinals in 2015. In this episode she talks about embracing the challenge of breaking down gender barriers, and what's left to be done for women in the male dominated world of football.

Rams insider, founder and creator of the LA Football Network and LA Football podcast, Ryan Dyrud breaks down week one Rams vs. Cowboys. In this episode he also previews week two against the Eagles with Meghan.

Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Award winning TV Host, YouTuber, Podcaster and speaker. In this episode he shares with Meghan his own personal journey of making a name for himself in the broadcast world, the not so glamorous sides of the entertainment business he's experienced, and how to fake it till you make it.

Ryan Nyquist, 4 time X Games gold medalist, 3 time BMX World Champion, and Team USA BMX Freestyle's Olympic Coach shares how he got started, a bet he made with his parents to not do back flips, and the lessons he's learned from the ride called life.

Two sport star, Charlie Ward won the 1993 Heisman after leading the FSU Seminoles to the National Championship and then went on to play point guard for the New York Knicks. In this episode he tells Meghan how the quarterback position has changed over the last 30 years, if he would've been drafted as a top 5 NFL draft pick today, why he chose basketball over football, and shares his thoughts on what comes next for the NBA and social justice reform.

Jacob Ullman, Senior Vice President of Production and Talent Development at Fox Sports shares his insights on the sports broadcast industry and the future of working in sports post-pandemic.

Now in his 16th season in the NFL, Robbie Gould shares with Meghan what legacy he hopes to leave, the mindset of the 49ers coming off a Super Bowl loss in to this season, his thoughts on the NFL’s Coronavirus safety protocol, and how quarantine helped him grow as a father and a kicker.

Baltimore Ravens' Miles Boykin is set to have a breakout season his second year in the league. He talks with Meghan about the NFL's Covid-19 protocol, how he plans to make an impact, and why his mom still pays for his X-Box live.

TV and Radio personality, Laurence Holmes weighs in on what the lack of a preseason could mean for the Chicago Bears. In this episode he shares with Meghan how he got his start in the broadcast industry at the age of 19 to becoming a Bears' insider, and how Covid-19 could help secure Trubisky's position.

Janelle Miller is the only female in management at sports and entertainment agency ISE. In this episode we talk about paving the way for women in the male dominated world of sports, while remaining authentic to who you are.

Sydney Sadick is a fashion and entertainment correspondent, and author of new book Aim High. At just the age of 26 she's made a name for herself. In this episode Meghan and Syndey talk about taking risks while remaining authentic to yourself, embracing change and finding ways to advance your career during quarantine. 

Meghan interviews Colorado Avalanche forward Colin Wilson on what it takes mentally and physically to be able to ramp up for a season quickly amid Covid-19, what it's like being a 3rd generation NHL'r and what effect the quarantine bubble might have on players. 

Host of NBC's Chicago today, Cortney Hall, shares her journey in the broadcast world and how taking a leap of faith on a new career path led her to being the most authentic version of herself. 

Meghan speaks with broadcast media veteran Gary Brown on how to stand out during the pandemic, jumping markets, and getting your foot in the door during these uncertain times. 

Meghan talks to former NBA star Caron Butler about his own experiences with racial injustices, criminal justice reform, the NBA's return with a 22 team format, and how Kobe Bryant helped him kick his addiction to Mountain Dew. 

Tisha Alyn Abrea is a professional golfer, influencer and broadcaster who easily stands out for her personality, dance moves, and trick shots on the course. Who she is off the course is even more compelling. The golf star came out last year during pride month, embracing her authentic self. In this episode she talks about her journey, how the traditionally "stuffy" world of golf has changed, and what is on the other side of that fear holding you back from your dreams.  

Bravo's Southern Charmed New Orleans star Tamica Lee reflects on life as a reality TV star. She shares her experiences, dishes on her new book, and promotes women supporting one another. 

Sophie Julia is a media personality, mega babe, and host of her own podcast "Home Team with Sophie Julia." She shares how she got started in sports broadcast, what it takes to stay in the game and as always, she speaks her truth while telling hilarious stories. 

Could we see hockey return this season? The NHL and NHLPA's newly formed Return to Play committee is toying with the idea of a 24-team playoff to find a 2020 Stanley Cup champion. Philadelphia Flyers left winger, James Van Riemsdyk shares the latest details of that plan and what it could look like.

Roman Harper played nine years with the New Orleans saints, was apart of five playoff teams including the Super Bowl championship team in 2009. He also went to the Super Bowl with Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers in 2015. He shares hilarious anecdotes from his draft day, lessons he learned throughout his career about maintaining his happiness, fatherhood, and new skills he's picked up in quarantine. 

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is one of the most-feared defensive players in the NFL. He's also one of the nicest guys off the field. The five-time Pro Bowler, and father of three has recorded 87 sacks in 144 career games since being drafted No. 24 overall in 2011. In this episode we talk about what he's been doing to stay busy, dad life in quarantine, his draft day experience, setting boundaries as a young player in the league, and how to help the people on the front lines of coronavirus.

The Covid-19 crisis enveloping millions of people around the world also presents a unique opportunity for one sector of tech: facial recognition technology. Companies including Trueface are pitching the technology as a method for identifying individuals without the risk of close contact. 

Have the itch to get organized with all this time at home? Ashley Murphy and Molly Graves are the masterminds behind the Neat Method, the largest luxury home organizing company with organizers in 63 markets across the U.S and Canada. In this episode they share tips for where to start while practicing social distancing, how they launched their mega-successful business, and what they learned while building their success. 

The House of Representatives gave final passage to the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill on Friday. Congressman Mike Quigley from Illinois 5th District answers what it means for the American people, who it will help, and what's left to be done. 

Lindsey Metselaar is the modern day Carrie Bradshaw. She hosts the hit podcast, We Met at Acme, which discusses dating in NYC with some hilarious anecdotes along the way. In this episode Metselaar provides tips on how to navigate dating during COVID-19, as well as tips for staying mentally and physically well during this trying time. 

Grammy award winning artist JoJo sits down with Meghan Kluth to discuss what winning her first Grammy means to her, new music, and a moment in her professional life when she wasn't being her authentic self. 

In episode three Kluth sits down with Chicago Bulls small forward Denzel Valentine. Valentine underwent ankle surgery in November but was a good sport and sat down with Kluth to talk about the mood in the Bulls locker room, the life of a young athlete in a mega market like Chicago, and much more. The team expects him to return to full basketball activities in about six months.  

In Episode three Kluth sits down one-on-one with former NFL Wide Receiver Kyle Prater. He came out of high school as the number one wide receiver in the country, and went on to play college football at USC and Northwestern. In 2015 he was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent but after a series of injuries has since decided to embark on a creative journey through the film industry. 

In episode two of Moment of Kluth, Meghan Kluth sits down with Stanley Cup champion and NBC Sports Chicago analyst, Jamal Mayers. Mayers played 15 seasons in the NHL winning the cup with the Chicago Blackhawks back in 2013. It's been a season of change for the team so in this podcast we discuss the new leadership, how the game itself has changed, and as always we get to the truth.

Moment of Kluth is a podcast by Chicago based sports and entertainment reporter, Meghan Kluth.    Kluth sits down one-on-one with athletes, entertainers, chefs, politicians, and other leading members of the media in a candid format. The goal of the podcast is to have honest conversations with each individual, while discussing news worthy topics and sharing hilarious anecdotes along the way.