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Are you feeling stuck in your sales conversations? Struggling to get your clients to make decisions that serve them – and your business?  Imagine having a simple way to turn indecision into clarity and get your business moving forward easily. In this episode, Nikki is joined by Melissa Jacobs, CEO of Crow and Pitcher, to share the “Give a Menu” technique, a game-changing way to simplify decisions for your clients and strengthen relationships and results. Hear how Melissa uses this technique to find perception gaps in her clients' businesses, refine marketing messages, and align strategies with what customers truly value.  Learn how giving clear, actionable choices builds confidence and means clients make decisions that benefit them and you. From renewals on retainer agreements to getting clients to focus on what matters most, Melissa's story may have you rethinking how you present options and add value in your business. Ready to stop decision fatigue, deepen client relationships, and be part of your client's success? Melissa Jacobs is an accomplished brand strategist who shows mid-size consumer brands how to increase sales by getting clear on how to target their ideal client. She particularly enjoys helping brands understand the difference in how their customers and prospects perceive the brand. By knowing this Perception Gap, her clients get clear on the marketing messages needed to drive revenue growth and stop wasting time and money on efforts that aren't effectively impacting their bottom line. Melissa is currently the CEO and Lead Strategist at Crow & Pitcher LLC, a brand strategy and insights consultancy. Nikki invites you to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity to work together with you and Nikki. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; she provides answers and guidance. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then checkout and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for $47.00!   In This Episode: [00:45] Today's episode is a sales success story with an amazing long-term client Melissa Jacobs. [01:07] She was also in episode 181. Today she's going to share a very specific technique for generating business. [02:05] In this very early part of 2025, Melissa has already locked down 89% of her 2024 revenue. [04:20] Melissa's business is called Crow & Pitcher, and she's the CEO and lead strategist. It's a consultancy for brand strategy and insights. [04:36] She helps midsize consumer brands sell products and services. She helps discover the perception gap which is the difference between how current customers and prospects perceive the brand. [06:46] If you want your prospects to act like customers, you want them to believe what your customers believe. [08:15] The work Melissa did for me and my business in helping to find the perception gap was a huge game changer. [11:45] The "give a menu" technique has had a huge impact on Melissa's business.  [13:44] Melissa did a study to help a client find the perception gap in eight regions. [14:22] A mini example of giving a menu is when, six months later, she gave the client a choice in doing the study again, or choosing select markets, or something else. [16:11] The purpose of giving a menu is making it easy for the client to make a decision. [18:54] She also used this technique with a client to plan out action steps for the next year. Melissa wanted to find a win-win that would benefit both of them. [23:23] Having a menu of options made it easy for the client to see how these types of activities would help her business. [24:54] The worst thing ever is for someone to hire you on a retainer but not actually utilize the time. There's no way they will renew without getting value. [25:07] We have to help them best utilize time and energy with the money they've spent on you. [26:05] Also include things that you're excited about doing. [29:17] Think about how you can be an invaluable part of somebody's team even when you're not an employee. [31:30] Mastering the "build a menu" muscle will move the needle in your business. [32:51] Making things easy for people on the other end has been a transformational idea.  [35:11] Melissa shares where the name Crow & Pitcher came from.   For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook.   Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society Work With Nikki Discussion To download free Resources from Nikki: www.yoursalesmaven.com/maven    Find Melissa: Crow & Pitcher Melissa Jacobs - LinkedIn   Resources: Generating New Business With Confidence A Sales Success Story With Melissa Jacobs

Originally aired April 2020. Melissa Jacobs (The Football Girl/The Guardian/BBC) regales host Thomas Emerick with the scene at Candlestick Park as Alex Smith and Drew Brees go blow-for-blow in one of the most incredible finishes in NFL playoff history — 28 points in the final 4 minutes. Though this one was especially shocking because, frankly, people didn't know Smith had it in'em. See the betting market, where a 13-3 team coming off a bye gets more than a FG at home. It's January 2012, Saints at Niners.  I'm your host Thomas Emerick and my guest is Melissa Jacobs, founder and managing editor of The Football Girl and a Niners fan at Candlestick that fateful day.  This is Remember That Game, the podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey and chart the path of the zeitgeist. I'm your host Thomas Emerick, enjoy the show. Follow Remember That Game for the full archive: Apple Spotify YouTube "Remember That Game" in search wherever you get your podcasts More from the Saints-Niners 2011 divisional: Pro Football Reference gamebook: San Francisco 49ers 36, New Orleans Saints 32 Game highlights: Alex Smith to Vernon Davis for what some would call The Catch III, The Grab, Post to Davis, or whatever you think sticks Full game: Michael Crabtree finds the end zone, while Drew Brees finds Marques Colston, Jimmy Graham, and Darren Sproles each for six HOST RotoViz Contributor Thomas Emerick (@ThomasEmerick) Guest The Football Girl founder and managing editor Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) SHOW NOTES BetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Underdog Fantasy – Get a 100% deposit match on your first deposit up to $100 when you sign up at Underdogfantasy.com using this link or the promo code ROTOVIZ. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2024" at the time of purchase. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ROTOVIZ for $20 off your first purchase. RotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTube Follow and direct message: @ThomasEmerick Email: emericktc@gmail.com Subscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Jacobs is the CEO and Lead Strategist at Crow & Pitcher, a company specializing in guiding mid-sized businesses through innovation, growth, and strategic reinvention without expanding their team or marketing budget. With over two decades of expertise in marketing, strategy, and innovation roles, she has a well-documented history of steering revenue enhancement for various brands. Her strategic approach has made her a vital partner for companies aiming to achieve transformational growth. Before establishing Crow & Pitcher LLC, Melissa held strategic and execution roles at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Fortune 500 consumer goods company. Notably, as the Brand Strategy and Innovation Leader for the Kleenex® brand, she was instrumental in developing a long-term strategy and innovation plan that resulted in a significant $400M sustainable category growth. In this episode… How does one harness the power of strategic focus to grow a business without adding more to their plate? Can the secret to doing more with less be as simple as a change in mindset and method? Melissa Jacobs, a seasoned strategist and entrepreneur, believes that the key to expansive growth in mid-sized businesses doesn't necessarily come from doing more, but rather from strategic prioritization and the disciplined elimination of the non-essential. Her transition from a structured corporate world to the helm of a growth-centric business hinged on leveraging these principles, turning challenges into opportunities for advancement. In this episode of the Financial Clarity podcast, host Hannah Smolinski and Melissa Jacobs, CEO and Lead Strategist at Crow & Pitcher, delve into the art of strategic growth. They unpack the essentials of doing more with less by focusing on key growth accelerators, utilizing the power of external consultants in objective analysis, and embracing the personal development journey that entrepreneurship entails.

In the News with Mike Dakkakwww.itnshow.comAttorneys Jamie Scher and Melissa Jacobs join ITN to discuss the landmark lawsuit they have filed against Gilead Sciences, the maker of Remdesivir. The lawsuit has the potential to serve as a precedent for other lawsuits against Big Pharma companies that manufacture drugs that are shown to be harmful to patients.Please consider donating to help Jamie and melissa's efforts to protect us all for harmful drugs on the market at https://www.myerandscher.com.

You'll be surprised with how far a basic plan can take your business. Then again, it's the simple things that are the hardest to do when you feel uncertain. What do you need to move forward with confidence? Your very own Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, is here to offer tips, techniques, and strategies to master your sales conversations. Discover methods to place yourself in the position to thrive in business and produce true value for your audience. Today, learn about generating new business with confidence during this Sales Success Story on this episode of the Sales Maven Show. Melissa Jacobs is an accomplished Growth Strategist with over 20 years of experience in marketing, strategy and innovation roles. She has a proven track record of driving revenue growth for a variety of brands, making her a sought-after partner for businesses looking to spark transformational growth. Melissa is currently the CEO and Lead Strategist at Crow & Pitcher LLC, an innovation and growth consultancy. In today's episode, Nikki and Melissa discuss overcoming confidence barriers when growing your business. Melissa reflects on the observations that inspired recent changes in how she's proactively growing her business. Listen as Nikki and Melissa talk about crafting foundational offers, promoting to potential clients, and getting beyond self-imposed hurdles. Nikki invites you to join the Sales Maven Society, don't miss this opportunity for you and Nikki to work together. Bring your questions, concerns, sales challenges, and she provides answers and guidance to boost your confidence. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click add to cart, and then checkout and use coupon code: 47trial to get your first month for $47.00!   In This Episode: [00:27] - Welcome, and thank you for listening! [00:49] - Melissa Jacobs is a Growth Strategist with over 20 years of experience. [02:31] - Melissa talks about common projects she handles for clients. [04:46] - How does data help balance a plan for your brand and growth? [06:58] - Melissa shares an observation on the difference in how different company sizes approach brand and growth plans. [08:23] - Melissa says a client inspired recent shifts in her business. How did Nikki help turn the inspiration into action? [11:13] - You may need less than you think to start promoting your services to potential clients. [13:30] - Nikki and Melissa discuss overcoming confidence barriers when starting. [16:20] - “Seek resources because there are resources out there.” [18:32] - Melissa shares how much she loves the content library in the Sales Maven Society. [21:08] - Melissa suggests a quick read that helps you grow your business more by doing less. [23:49] - Thank you for listening. Nikki is so grateful you are here!   Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com @yoursalesmaven Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society To download free Resources from Nikki: www.yoursalesmaven.com/maven   Find Melissa: Melissa Jacobs LinkedIn Free Gift mentioned at the end of the podcast: www.crowandpitcherllc.com/grow

In the first hour, attorney Melissa Jacobs provides details of the class action lawsuit against the FDA and Gilead, the makers of Remdesivir. In the second hour, Dr. Sarah Kotlerman brings news of the first chiropractic college in Washington state in 80 years, opening in 2024. And Elizabeth Stuart of Crossing Creeks Farm in TN gives insights into holistic and regenerative farming.Reference Links:https://www.myerandscher.comhttps://www.givesendgo.com/G6GEZhttps://averiohealth.comhttps://worldrecord5k.itsyourrace.com//event.aspx?id=15849https://www.crossingcreeks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first hour, attorney Melissa Jacobs provides details of the class action lawsuit against the FDA and Gilead, the makers of Remdesivir. In the second hour, Dr. Sarah Kotlerman brings news of the first chiropractic college in Washington state in 80 years, opening in 2024. And Elizabeth Stuart of Crossing Creeks Farm in TN gives insights into holistic and regenerative farming. Reference Links: https://www.myerandscher.com https://www.givesendgo.com/G6GEZ https://averiohealth.com https://worldrecord5k.itsyourrace.com//event.aspx?id=15849 https://www.crossingcreeks.com

In the first hour, attorney Melissa Jacobs provides details of the class action lawsuit against the FDA and Gilead, the makers of Remdesivir. In the second hour, Dr. Sarah Kotlerman brings news of the first chiropractic college in Washington state in 80 years, opening in 2024. And Elizabeth Stuart of Crossing Creeks Farm in TN gives insights into holistic and regenerative farming. Reference Links: https://www.myerandscher.com https://www.givesendgo.com/G6GEZ https://averiohealth.com https://worldrecord5k.itsyourrace.com//event.aspx?id=15849 https://www.crossingcreeks.com

On this show MK has the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Jacobs creator of "Good Game". https://goodgamekid.substack.com/  Melissa with her history in sports media (ESPN, NFL, Major Market Radio) is a dynamic sports editor/writer/producer who has thrived in the largest media corporations and has also relished building The Football Girl brand which has earned high accolades throughout the NFL and in addition she's currently a regular contributor to The Guardian.  She's a youth sports advocate, coach, board member, team manager, and sports crazy mom. If you have kids in sports no matter what age and you're engaged and want to connect with other youth sports parents and be armed with relevant information. You have got to check this out.  -Are we unintentionally harming our kids with year round and one sport scenarios? -Are travel sports worth it? -From officiating to overbearing parents, is the youth sports world toxic? -Is there a better way? Melissa and MK have a balanced chat filled with insights, interviews, research and relatability. We hope you enjoy. #YouthSports #Parenting #ParentingTips 

After more than 20 years in marketing and innovation roles in a Fortune 500 consumer goods company, Melissa Jacobs ditched the 9 to 5 to work squarely in her zone of genius. As a growth strategist, she works with middle-market business leaders to spark transformational growth with data-driven insights and focused strategies, so they can grow more by doing less. Melissa's company, Crow & Pitcher LLC, is an innovation and growth consultancy that works with middle market business leaders to spark transformational growth with data-driven insights and focused strategies, so they can grow more by doing less. Their specialties include revenue drivers analysis, brand positioning, and growth strategy development. Melissa loves working with business leaders who are trying to do it all - they're responsible for the day to day execution but often have bigger ideas or aspirations to drive growth, but they don't have the time to focus on them.You can start now by downloading her free e-book, 5 Ways to Adopt a “Less is More” Approach to Accelerate Growth at CrowAndPitcherLLC.com/grow and visit her business website at CrowAndPitcherLLC.com.

In this episode the dads kick off with a little March Madness chatter and feelings about the month overall, then of course onto parent tweets of the week. Then in Smart Articles by Smart People they'll discuss an article called - Reality Check: Do You Know What You Spend on Youth Sports?

Contributor at the Guardian, Melissa Jacobs joins Game Play to chat about Daniel Jones' heroics, Jacksonville's unlikely comeback, backup QB's coming up big and more.

In today's abbreviated edition of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to The Guardian's Melissa Jacobs about all the action and drama from Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL. Then Matt is joined by TSN 1050 Raptors Analyst Warren Ward to preview today's game against the New York Knicks.

The San Francisco 49ers have lost Trey Lance for the season, so it's Jimmy Garoppolo time in Santa Clara, again. NFL Columnist for The Guardian, and 49ers fan, Melissa Jacobs joins The Tracy Sandler Show to talk being heartbroken for Lance, expectations for Garoppolo, and where the 49ers go from here.

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, says he's confident that the export of grain from the country's Black Sea ports will resume this week, easing the global food crisis. One wheat and maize farmer in Ukraine tells us why he's not optimistic plans will go ahead. Russia is to further reduce gas deliveries through its Nordstream One pipeline to Germany to just a fifth of capacity from Wednesday. Jeff Sonnenfeld is a Yale University professor in the United States who has been tracking the Russian economy since the country invaded Ukraine. We hear his analysis of the situation. The National Football League is one of the most watched sporting events in the US and now the NFL has launched their own subscription service to ensure that remains the case. NFL journalist Melissa Jacobs explains the move from Oakland, California. (Picture: Farmers harvest a wheat field in the Ukrainian Kharkiv region on July 19, 2022, amid Russian invasion of Ukraine. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

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We're welcoming a doctor onto the show for the first time in CRE Podcast history. Matthew Trowbridge is the Chief Medical Officer of the International WELL Building Institute and Associate Professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Melissa Jacobs, Senior Director of ESG at First Capital REIT, joins us as well. Matthew and... The post WELL Buildings and Investment with Matthew Trowbridge of IWBI and Melissa Jacobs of First Capital appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

The 49ers are in the playoffs! The 49ers are in the playoffs! Melissa Jacobs is joined by fellow 49ers fan Stephania Bell of ESPN to soak in the glory of San Francisco's dramatic 27-24 OT win over Los Angeles. Melissa and Stephania hand out a million game balls, dissect Kyle Shanahan's coaching performance, gush over Jauan Jennings performance in particular, and look ahead to next week's wildcard match against the Cowboys.

For over 30 years, Laura Okmin of FOX, Westwood One and GALvanize has carved an incredible career as an elite NFL storyteller. This week Okmin joins host Melissa Jacobs for an honest conversation about finding herself at age 40 and the deeper personal connections she has developed in NFL circles during COVID. She also talks about growing GALvanize, her company that mentors and connects young women breaking into sports broadcasting. Please leave The Football Girl Podcast a great rating and review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-football-girl-podcast/id1319547241

Dr. Melissa Jacobs runs & operates RemysBrands.com, an online shop with products for pets and people who love pets. She produces and sells PawSoak, an Epsom salts-bath blend for soothing & healing pets' paws.

(00:00) Holley and Smith debate the proper PB&J ratio then ponder the implications of the Bills beating the Chiefs at home(26:40) Jagged Little Pill: Jaguars 20th straight loss is a tough one to swallow but how much blame is attributed to Urban Meyer?(40:20) Holley and Smith address the controversial comments made by Raiders Jon Gruden (52:00) Charles Robinson joins the show to share his insight on the Gruden situation (01:13:00) Melissa Jacobs stops by to weigh in on which teams end up in the AFC Championship, the Chargers different feel then weighs in on the PB&J debate(1:20:22) The brothers discuss the latest rumors around Ben Simmons possibly returning to the Sixers

SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN THE COVID ERA Our good friends at Rosen Publishing bring us  Melissa Jacobs ( no relation to your esteemed host) , Director NYC School Library System and Dr. Chris Harris of the Genesee Valley BOCES in western NY. For more on equity visit ace-ed.org   For more on SEL, visit SELtoday.org

SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN THE COVID ERA Our good friends at Rosen Publishing bring us  Melissa Jacobs ( no relation to your esteemed host) , Director NYC School Library System and Dr. Chris Harris of the Genesee Valley BOCES in western NY. For more on equity visit ace-ed.org   For more on SEL, visit SELtoday.org

Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) welcomes in 4for4.com senior editor Jennifer Eakins (@themondaymommy), proving that Pat doesn't hold grudges even though Jen and John Paulsen just defeated Pat and Melissa Jacobs in a big Week 4 Hall of Fantasy League showdown. Jen discusses her HOFL team, the Boston Barflies, and the outlook for two of her running backs, Javonte Williams and Elijah Mitchell. Jen and Pat also talk about the rise of D.J. Moore, the unexpected emergence of Cordarrelle Patterson in an otherwise disappointing Atlanta offense, and the strange dynamics of the Eagles' backfield.  A self-described cheese freak, Jen lists some of her favorite varieties, and she and Pat (who hails from Wisconsin, the land of cheese) offer some melting-hot takes on American, Swiss and parmesan. Jen and Pat also discuss survivor pool strategy, players who can be dropped from fantasy teams in Week 5, and 2021 surprises and disappointments.  Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF)  Guest: Jennifer Eakins (@themondaymommy)   Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland)  Music provided by International Jet Set   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles Unfiltered presents another edition of The Kelly Green Show. In this episode, Football Kelly is joined by Melissa Jacobs the creator of TheFootballGirl.com. The two discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.Kyle Shananhan's offensive shenanigansImpact of 49ers Week One injuriesBattle in the trenchesEagles Unfiltered is powered by Eagle Maven of Sports Illustrated and featured on Bleav Podcast Network. Follow the site for nonstop coverage on the Philadelphia Eagles: https://si.com/NFL/EaglesThe show is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and PlayActionPools.comLink to find information about the show: https://solo.to/eaglesunfilteredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled episodes of No Punt Intended to bring you our 2nd annual Women of Fantasy Football event! Joe, Josh, and Ryan take a step back and yield hosting duties to Stepmom Lauren Carpenter (The Fantasy Footballers, NBC Sports Edge, Football Guys, FantasyPros, & Mayo Media Network) and Faith Enes (Club Fantasy FFL & IDP Guys) as they interview some of the biggest ladies in the world of football and fantasy football! Two weeks ago, we featured Kate & Michelle Magdzuik (BallBlast Football) and Stacie Stern (the first female chairperson of the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association). Last week, we talked with Liz Loza from Yahoo Fantasy and Melissa Jacobs, founder of The Football Girl. THIS WEEK, we lead off Week 3 with arguably the most recognized woman in Fantasy Football -- the STAR of ESPN's 06010 Fantasy Focus podcast, Stephania Bell! Immediately after Stephania, we'll be announcing the winners of this week's raffles! Two weeks ago, we gave away a signed Travis Kelce football AND a signed Kyle Pitts football and we raised $430 for the Women's Sports Foundation! Last week, we raffled off a signed Davante Adams Packers jersey AND a signed Justin Jefferson Vikings jersey while adding another $780 for the Women's Sports Foundation! To date, we've raised $1,210 for charity! THIS WEEK, we have a signed Christian McCaffrey Panthers jersey AND a signed Jonathan Taylor Colts jersey to give away! $5 buys you entry and you can buy as many tickets as you want! 100% of the proceeds go to charity! Head over to www.womenoffantasyfootball.com to enter to win and maybe we'll be calling YOUR name! Rounding out Week 3 of this year's Women of Fantasy Football shows, we're bringing on Laura Okmin, founder of the charity GALvanize and sideline reporter for NFL on FOX! Be sure to stay until the end as we're announcing our Week 4 guests -- the FINAL WEEK of this year's WOFF shows -- and the next round of raffles that will be available immediately at the conclusion of the show! Thank you for all your support and helping us spread awareness as we try to normalize not only women in football, but Women of Fantasy Football! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-punt-intended/message

We interrupt our regularly schedule episodes of No Punt Intended to bring you our 2nd annual Women of Fantasy Football event! Joe, Josh, and Ryan take a step back and yield hosting duties to Stepmom Lauren Carpenter (The Fantasy Footballers, NBC Sports Edge, Football Guys, FantasyPros, & Mayo Media Network) and Faith Enes (Club Fanatsy FFL & IDP Guys) as they interview some of the biggest ladies in the world of football and fantasy football! Last week, we featured Kate & Michelle Magdzuik (BallBlast Football) and Stacie Stern (the first female chairperson of the Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association). THIS WEEK, we lead off Week 2 with another guest who was featured during Year 1 of WOFF -- Liz Loza from Yahoo Fantasy! Immediately after Liz, we'll be announcing the winners of this week's raffles! Last week, we gave away a signed Travis Kelce football AND a signed Kyle Pitts football and we raised $430 for the Women's Sports Foundation! THIS WEEK, we're raffling off a signed Davante Adams Packers jersey AND a signed Justin Jefferson Vikings jersey! $5 buys you entry and you can buy as many tickets as you want! 100% of the proceeds go to charity! Head over to www.womenoffantasyfootball.com to enter to win and maybe we'll be calling YOUR name! Rounding out Week 2 of this year's Women of Fantasy Football shows, we're bringing on Melissa Jacobs, founder of The Football Girl, and writer with The Guardian! Be sure to stay until the end as we're announcing our Week 3 guests and the next round of raffles that will be available immediately at the conclusion of the show! Thank you for all your support and helping us spread awareness as we try to normalize not only women in football, but Women of Fantasy Football! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-punt-intended/message

Melissa Jacobs https://twitter.com/thefootballgirl (@thefootballgirl) stops by the show this week. Melissa was a blast to chat with, and her knowledge is off the charts, and she tells some pretty cool stories about her time with https://twitter.com/ESPN (@espn) and https://twitter.com/SInow (@SInow). We get into winners and losers from the draft and chat about Melissa's beloved Niners. This week we highlight https://twitter.com/ACCFB (@ACCFB) https://www.accfb.org/ (Alameda County Food Bank). Melissa breaks down why she chose to highlight the food bank this week. Nerding Out w/ Melissa, she tells why she loves the game, her favorite podcast, a Punting moment engrained in her core, and her favorite sportsbook https://amzn.to/33xeD50 (Seabiscuit). Make sure to check out Melissa at https://thefootballgirl.com/ (thefootballgirl.com). Thank you, everyone, for listening in to support the show head to https://www.patreon.com/thebuffalonerd (patreon.com/thebuffalonerd) or https://www.thebuffalonerd.com (thebuffalonerd.com); a percentage of all proceeds from the Patreon and Merch sales will be donated to the https://www.yourcpf.org/ (Cerebral Palsy Foundation). Please leave a review, rating, and share to help spread the word. TY Nerd Mafia Note to Listeners: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Support this podcast

In Episode 61, Call Number with American Libraries talks with school librarians about how they changed their work and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, American Libraries Managing Editor Terra Dankowski speaks with three school library media specialists for Goochland County Public Schools in Virginia about how they bootstrapped a bookmobile to provide free books to kids learning remotely. Next, American Libraries Senior Editor and Call Number host Phil Morehart talks with Melissa Jacobs, director of New York City Schools’ Library System and the New York Department of Education’s Department of Library Services, about how librarians in the largest school district in the US operated during the pandemic.

Melissa Jacobs, host of "The Football Girl" podcast, and contributor to The Guardian and the BBC, joins the Brawl 22 crew: Ty Schalter, Samantha Bunten, and Michael Schottey. We talk women in NFL fandom, coaching, and the game itself, as well as the 49ers and Alex Smith. Our Big Topics include the death of the 40-yard dash, cheerleaders, and coaching-search changes.

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Melissa Jacobs is thrilled to welcome in Kate and Michelle Magdziuk of BallBlast Football to dissect the rest of the fantasy football season and discuss the BallBlast rise. The conversation starts with the origins of BallBlast, how the couple (yes couple, not sisters) grew their brand - with plenty of advice for those who want to follow suit, including how they continue to make their written and podcast content unique in a crowded fantasy field. They also discuss why the percentage of women playing fantasy is far less than the percentage of women who watch football and how to correct the disparity. Then the discussion shifts to fantasy advice with a bent toward the rest of the season. Was Jonathan Taylor's "hot hand" usage just a mirage? Which tempting players are set up to disappoint during the fantasy playoffs and which player are worth stashing now. Plus why James Robinson and not Dalvin Cook is this season's fantasy MVP. Finally Michelle makes a strong case for a keeping a TE spot on fantasy rosters in the future despite the massive drop-off after Travis Kelce (and George Kittle when healthy). Follow BallBlast: https://ballblastfootball.com Follow Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ballblastem Follow Kate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFballblast Follow Melissa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefootballgirl And please leave us a good rating/review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-football-girl-podcast/id1319547241

The NFL season is officially here, and we've got an awesome Get My Job guest to kick it off! Tracy Sandler is joined by the Managing Editor of The Football Girl and Contributor to The Guardian, Melissa Jacobs. Melissa talks about her career journey, including her most challenging transition, balancing her home life and her career and the importance of being open to opportunities, because you never know where they may come from. She also shares her favorite moment in sports and the book every woman should read. This is a really fun episode, so let's get to it! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

On our show today, we talk about homeschoolding and dreams. You’re about to hear how dreams affect us and what we can learn from them as we visit with Melissa Jacobs, author of “Living the Dream.” The post Melissa Jacobs – Living the Dream appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.

In this episode of Cleats Off, Liz Bhandari speaks to Melissa Jacobs, Founder and Managing Editor of TheFootballGirl.com. She is also the host of The Football Girl podcast which celebrates all the women who know and love football. Melissa is known for speaking with the most prominent female voices from all avenues of the NFL and shares a weekly musing on the intersection of football, society and feminism.Liz and Melissa discuss… A career in media covering American Football, including advice for those considering it. The inspiration behind launching TheFootballGirl.com Thoughts on the recent draft, and whether the NFL season kicks off in September// About The Cleats Off Podcast //Cleats Off is the show that brings you closer to the game you love. Hosted by Liz Bhandari, each episode features a new story in American Football by interviewing players, legends, coaches, media personalities and more. // About your host, Liz Bhandari //Liz Bhandari is a blogger and podcaster. She founded NFLGirlUK.com in 2014 and is an active member of the NFL UK Community. She is the creator behind the weekly ‘NFLUKChat’ hour on Twitter, and is the event organiser behind ‘NFLUKFanMeetUp’.// Recommended Resources //Follow Liz via @NFLGirlUK on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit her blog at www.nflgirluk.com Follow Melissa Jacobs at @thefootballgirl on Twitter, and @tfg_nfl on Instagram. Plus check out her website, www.thefootballgirl.com

Sam Holt is joined by special guest Melissa Jacobs, Founder of TheFootballGirl.com! Sam & Melissa discuss landing spots for their favorite rookies & a look into the offseason moves the Niners have made in preparation for a big 2020 season.

On our second episode of "Get to Know Ya" I got a chance to catch up with two very busy new parents that joined our community 1 year ago! JT and Melissa Jacobs have the epitome of the Crossfit Fairytale. Listen in and decide for yourself

Agent Nicole Lynn of Young Money joins Melissa Jacobs to detail the strange NFL draft process for her clients. Please take a moment to leave a rating for The Football Girl Podcast

Alex Smith and Drew Brees go blow-for-blow in one of the most incredible finishes in NFL playoff history, with 28 points in the final 4 minutes. Though this one was especially shocking because, frankly, people didn't know Smith had it in'em. See the betting market, where a 13-3 team coming off a bye gets more than a FG at home. It's January 2012, Saints at Niners. I'm your host Thomas Emerick and my guest is Melissa Jacobs, founder and managing editor of The Football Girl and a Niners fan at Candlestick that fateful day.

Sam Holt teams up with Michelle Magdziuk of the Ballblast Podcast as they welcome on Melissa Jacobs, founder of thefootballgirl.com and Stephania Bell of ESPN to discuss Alex Smith, Cam Newton, Bridgewater, Rivers, Tom Brady and more! They also discuss how they got their start in the sports/fantasy sports industry

NFL Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion Sam Rapoport takes us inside the 4th Annual Women's Careers in Football Summit where 40 invitees got to inference with NFL head coaches, GMs and the women who have broken barriers. Also, Melissa shares her thoughts on the CBA negations and the perils on a 17-game season. Please support The Football Girl Podcast with a good rating and review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-football-girl-podcast/id1319547241 Continue the conversation with Melissa Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefootballgirl

Clips from the opening 12 episodes, in chronological order by game: Steelers-Chiefs '93 Wild Card w/ Sigmund Bloom (00:00)Packers-Niners '95 Divisional w/ Eric Eager (1:13)Jazz-Sonics '96 WC Finals Game 7 w/ Seth Rosenthal (5:05)Jaguars-Broncos '96 Divisional w/ Steve Palazzolo (6:33)Bills-Dolphins '98 Wild Card w/ Denny Carter (9:08)Super Bowl Halftime 2001 w/ Kelsey McKinney (11:38)Colts-Bengals 2005 Week 11 w/ Justin Edwards (13:10)Patriots-Colts 2006 AFC Title w/ Mark Schofield (15:44)Falcons-Cardinals 2008 Wild Card w/ Darren Urban (17:16)Saints-49ers 2011 Divisional w/ Melissa Jacobs (19:06)Seahawks-Falcons 2012 Divisional w/ John Gilbert (20:45)Giants-Packers 2016 Wild Card w/ Charles McDonald (22:06)

In this episode of Adventures With Abigail I invited my Mom onto the podcast, and just asked her to share some of her wisdom and chat about the spiritual significance of dreams! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At the top of the show Amira, Jessica, Brenda, and Shireen talk about the NHL All-Star game and the WOMEN who played. [9:30] The team talk tennis (yes, even some men's tennis)and get the details of the Australia Open. [29:29] Amira interviews athlete-activist specializing in hammer throw and PanAm Games Gold medalist Gwen Berry, who famously lifted her fist on the podium. [39:48] Lindsay chats with Melissa Jacobs, Founder of The Football Girl, about the upcoming Super Bowl LIV and her predictions. [1:02:22] Of course, you’ll hear the Burn Pile, [1:15:13] the Bad Ass Woman of the Week segment, starring Maya Moore, [1:18:58] and what is good in our worlds. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To help support the Burn It All Down podcast, please consider becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: teespring.com/stores/burn-it-all-down Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/

Offseason? What offseason? Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) and guest Justin Boone (@justinboone), the reigning FantasyPros rankings accuracy champion, discuss their early rankings for 2020. How soon is too soon to draft Lamar Jackson? Where should Carson Wentz and Aaron Rodgers rank among the QBs? Why are Justin and Pat so low on Derrick Henry when he’s in the midst of a historic playoff rampage? Where would Kareem Hunt be ranked if he became the lead RB somewhere? Who should be the WR2 behind Michael Thomas? Is DeVante Parker a top-20 WR? Should Adam Thielen outrank Stefon Diggs? Is Tyler Higbee for real? Justin and Pat tackle all of these questions and more. Bonus! Pat’s friend and colleague Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl), proprietor of TheFootballGirl.com and a devout 49ers fan, joins the show to discuss the upcoming NFC Championship game with Pat, a lifelong Packer backer. The 49ers stomped the Packers 37-8 in an earlier meeting. Is another butt-kicking at hand? Melissa and Pat talk about the game, the 49ers’ defensive line, George Kittle’s locker and other assorted aspects of Championship Weekend. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Justin Boone (@justinboone) Guest: Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

In this quick-ish primer, Melissa Jacobs serves as your NFL concierge through the twisty schedule that makes up Week 9. From Pats-Ravens to Washington-Bills, Melissa lets you know which games are worth watching on a scale on 1-10 Romos. She also makes picks for each game which are absolutely positively correct! Please join the convo and share your Week 9 picks with Melissa by reaching out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefootballgirl And please support The Football Girl Podcast by leaving a good rating and review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-football-girl-podcast/id1319547241

You've found The Crowley Show where the Steelers are starting to show some fight...unfortunately it's with each other in practice. Crowley gets into that and how it's not great when thats happening with an 0-4 team. He gets into the Penguins ahead of tonight's game and how he hopes to God we don't see the same strategy employed tonight. Melissa Jacobs the football girl then hops on the show to get a national perspective about the NFL before we Drop Loads presented by Fox Bet. With all the negativity around Pittsburgh sports we decide to take a journey, a journey to a magical place, a journey to Happy Town Fun Town.

You've found The Crowley Show where the Steelers are starting to show some fight...unfortunately it's with each other in practice. Crowley gets into that and how it's not great when thats happening with an 0-4 team. He gets into the Penguins ahead of tonight's game and how he hopes to God we don't see the same strategy employed tonight. Melissa Jacobs the football girl then hops on the show to get a national perspective about the NFL before we Drop Loads presented by Fox Bet. With all the negativity around Pittsburgh sports we decide to take a journey, a journey to a magical place, a journey to Happy Town Fun Town.

On this episode of the Moran-Alytics Podcast presented by Pulse Cellular, Patrick Moran interviews founder and managing editor of The Football Girl, Melissa Jacobs on a variety of topics. They spend plenty of time talking her life and career, including growing up in California and becoming a fantasy football guru in high school before fantasy […]

Melissa Jacobs, The Football Girl joins Mark Willard on the Ballers with Babies podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Jacobs, The Football Girl joins Mark Willard on the Ballers with Babies podcast!

Melissa Jacobs joins Ballers with Babies.

Formerly with ESPN and Sports Illustrated, Melissa Jacobs, the founder and managing editor of the footballgirl.com, joins Bob to discuss the increasing gender diversification at every level of football; from full-time female coaches in the NFL to players at the youth level.  Jacobs also talks about her colleagues covering the sport; the balance between highlighting the so-called 'do goodery' of today's players and examining the societal problems that often dominate the game's off-field headlines; and why she's looking forward to 'Hard Knocks' with Jon Gruden and the Raiders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MELISSA JACOBS Melissa is the founder and managing editor of The Football Girl.com and the host of the Football Girl podcast. She is dedicated to presenting the stories of women who work in, and cover football and especially the NFL. She is a former producer at ESPN and a former editor at Sports Illustrated. Her podcast just celebrated its one-year anniversary.

Russell talks with The Football Girl Melissa Jacobs on the state of the San Francisco 49ers! Great listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pfgVibecast/support

Your Boy Q talks in great length about the Vontaze Burfict signing in Segment # 1 and then in Segments # 2 and 3 he talks to Melissa Jacobs @thefootballgirl on twitter, she is founder and managing editor of thefootballgirl.com really fun conversation with her.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Boy Q talks in great length about the Vontaze Burfict signing in Segment # 1 and then in Segments # 2 and 3 he talks to Melissa Jacobs @thefootballgirl on twitter, she is founder and managing editor of thefootballgirl.com really fun conversation with her.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Football Girl’s Melissa Jacobs to discuss the NFL playoffs. They also talk about the state of black coaches in the NFL and Racquet’s Caitlin Thompson helps assess the career of the (possibly) retiring Andy Murray. NFL playoffs (1:16): What we saw in the divisional round—Pats! Chiefs! Rams! Saints!—and what to expect in the conference championship games. Black NFL coaches (23:18): There were recently 7 black head coaches in the NFL. Now there are 2. What happened, and what should be done to increase minority representation on the sidelines? Andy Murray (36:27): Is the fourth member of men’s tennis’ Big Four really done with the sport? And why does everyone love the three-time major champion? Afterballs (53:51): Stefan on Penn basketball player Matt White and Josh on odd football tiebreakers. This episode is brought to you by Capterra. Try it today, for free, at Capterra.com/HANGUP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by The Football Girl’s Melissa Jacobs to discuss the NFL playoffs. They also talk about the state of black coaches in the NFL and Racquet’s Caitlin Thompson helps assess the career of the (possibly) retiring Andy Murray. NFL playoffs (1:16): What we saw in the divisional round—Pats! Chiefs! Rams! Saints!—and what to expect in the conference championship games. Black NFL coaches (23:18): There were recently 7 black head coaches in the NFL. Now there are 2. What happened, and what should be done to increase minority representation on the sidelines? Andy Murray (36:27): Is the fourth member of men’s tennis’ Big Four really done with the sport? And why does everyone love the three-time major champion? Afterballs (53:51): Stefan on Penn basketball player Matt White and Josh on odd football tiebreakers. This episode is brought to you by Capterra. Try it today, for free, at Capterra.com/HANGUP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Jacobs, founder of The Football Girl, joins the show to offer insight on a lost season for the 49ers, why they probably weren't quite ready for primetime even with Jimmy G, and what to make of the Eric Reid saga. Plus, we dig into the comments from HaHa Clinton-Dix about not playing in Green Bay in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Jacobs, founder of The Football Girl, joins the show to offer insight on a lost season for the 49ers, why they probably weren't quite ready for primetime even with Jimmy G, and what to make of the Eric Reid saga. Plus, we dig into the comments from HaHa Clinton-Dix about not playing in Green Bay in 2019.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think the new NFL rules are too stringent? So does host Melissa Jacobs who contemplates how to even tackle anymore. Melissa also shouts into the void: JOSH GORDON NEEDS HELP, NOT FOOTBALL. Then Jeff Pearlman joins to discuss his new book, Football For a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL on the ambitious league that lasted just three seasons (1983-1985), despite producing names like Herschel Walker, Jim Kelly and Steve Young. Pearlman discusses his love of the long defunct league, how Donald Trump ultimately destroyed it and what the new spring leagues can learn from the USFL. Plus, Pearlman on his robust marketing efforts and advice for potential first time authors. Order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Football-Buck-Crazy-Crazier-Demise/dp/0544454383/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 The Rundown 5:15: Melissa on the NFL taking their tackling rules too far 6:45: Melissa on the Josh Gordon and our obsession with player over person JEFF PEARLMAN JOINS 12:48: Why Pearlman fell in love with the USFL 15:15: The crazy way the USFL developed the combine system 19:15: Pearlman on the best trade of all-time 21:20: Why then NFL commissioner told Donald Trump he'd never be a franchise owner 23:06: Trump's days with USFL epitomizes past is prologue 28:45: What the two new springs leagues can learn from the USFL 32:00: Pearlman on his robust and unique efforts to market his book 39:10: Pearlman's advice to those who want to write their first book.

The Browns season is around the corner and you can't start it without listening to our humongous preview on Takes By The Lake. Doug Lesmerises is joined by four guests in a supersized episode to dig into the hopes, the talent, the past miseries and the promise of the 2018 Cleveland Browns. First up is Clayton Braham, a fan who makes his own hype videos and explains what fans are hoping for, rooting for and worried about with the Browns. Next is Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, one of the most plugged-in NFL writers in the country to explain the talent on the Browns roster, what the expectations should be for GM John Dorsey to eventually shape a playoff team and the talk around the rest of the league about what's happening in Cleveland. Then comes Neil Paine, the author of a fascinating recent story on fivethirtyeight.com examining the numbers behind the Browns futility of the past two decades. If your heart has suffered with the Browns, let Neil explain to your head why it happened, and it will help you move on for the future. We finish with Melissa Jacobs, formerly of ESPN and Sports Illustrated who now writes at her website thefootballgirl.com. Melissa grew particularly interested in the Browns through Hard Knocks, and from California she offers a national perspective on whether the rest of the NFL is rooting for the Browns, or just figuring they'll continue to be a joke. She knows the league and provides needed persperctive outside the Browns bubble. This edition of TBTL is longer than unusual, but it's worth it. Enjoy these guests and let them get you ready for what should be an intriguing season of Browns football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melissa Jacobs, the Managing Editor and Founder of The Football Girl, joins Joe to discuss her path, entrepreneurial spirit, and finding her niche with the Football Girl. She started TFG in late 2009 on the belief that female NFL fans deserve a community that goes well beyond Football 101, recipes and pink apparel. She has aimed to provide robust content ranging from fantasy advice to exclusive interviews that appeals to all fans of all levels. Visit her website at: thefootballgirl.com/ The Facts The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. Our presenters are Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR).

This week Pat is joined by none other than The Football Girl herself, Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl). To start the show, Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) takes a look at one later-round target at each of the four major positions and explains what he likes about each guy. Melissa joins the show (8.04), and after a brief conversation about her recent trip to Spain and Portugal and her upcoming podcast “home-and-home” with Ross Tucker, Melissa and Pat discuss Colin Kaepernick and the tricky situation the NFL now finds itself in with players and fans over the national anthem (16.12). There’s a deep dive into Melissa’s favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers, (26.12)with fantasy spins on Jimmy Garoppolo, Jerick McKinnon, Pierre Garcon, Marquise Goodwin and George Kittle. Melissa and Pat then discuss the rookie quarterbacks and guess at when they might make their first NFL starts. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set

Imagine growing up the daughter of an NFL quarterback, especially one as grounded as Frank Reich. Or experiencing your dad's glory winning the Super Bowl and immediately landing a head coach gig. Lia Reich provides a lens into her close relationship with her father and family and how the values he passed on catapulted her to delightful childhood and fascinating career in robotics. (Starts 15:35) Plus, Melissa Jacobs on what appears to be the blackballing of Eric Reid, how Nate Solder's signing leaves a lot of teams with a big hole and Tom Brady's jaw-dropping beer chugging abilities.

This week, we recap the Super Bowl with Melissa Jacobs from The Football Girl and host of The Football Girl Podcast. The Philadelphia Eagles sure didn't consider social justice a distraction en route to the Super Bowl. What's next for both the Eagles and the New England Patriots?During Choice Words, we examine how the Eagles used their platform to speak out for others and still came out on top -- yes, you can do both. The City of Brotherly Love is where you'll find our Just Stand Up Award and as for Dodge, what were you thinking misusing Martin Luther King's words? Sit Your Ass Down! As always, we've got a Kaepernick watch and more on this week's show!Melissa Jacobs, Founder of TheFootballGirl.com and host of The Football Girl PodcastFollow on Twitter @thefootballgirlDave Zirin, The Eagles' Super Bowl Win Shows That Having a Conscience Does Not Distract From Winning the Gamehttps://www.thenation.com/article/the-eagles-super-bowl-win-shows-that-having-a-conscience-does-not-distract-from-winning-the-game/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien |  All I Know - DJ Jazzy Jeff | Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down) - Hamilton Soundtrack | Slippery - Migos | 2 AM - Rapsody Ft Ab Soul | Let Me Blow Ya Mind - Eve | Dreams and Nightmares - Meek Mill | The Wire Theme

This week, creator, writer and managing editor of The Football Girl.com, Melissa Jacobs stops by to talk about her days at ESPN and Sports Illustrated, women in sports, and what it was like to produce a radio show for the late, great Dick Schaap.

This week, creator, writer and managing editor of The Football Girl.com, Melissa Jacobs stops by to talk about her days at ESPN and Sports Illustrated, women in sports, and what it was like to produce a radio show for the late, great Dick Schaap.

What in the world just happened in Minnesota? What will happen in this week's playoff round? Who will win the Super Bowl? And why, why, why on earth did the Patriots trade Jimmy G? Join hosts Scott Kahn and Adi Krohn as they talk to Melissa Jacobs - formerly of ESPN and Sports Illustrated, and now of TheFootballGirl.com - about the NFL playoffs, her plans for her website and podcast, whether she agrees with the ESPN article that talked about discord in New England (spoiler: Pats fans will not be happy), and much more.

It was a phone call Vernon Shazier will never forget. His son, Ryan, amid being rushed to a Cincinnati hospital last month with a severe back injury, called his father and said, “Daddy, pray for me. I can't feel my legs. “ Vernon joins us and powerfully details that night and the ensuing weeks since, including his frequent visits with Ryan. Vernon Shazier is a pastor and motivational speaker and even he was been overwhelmed by the goodness of humanity in wake of tragedy.(Starts at 8:57) Also in this episode: Melissa Jacobs on looming issues from wild-card weekend and what to expect out of the divisional round. Have something to say about this episode? Leave us a note at info@thefootballgirl.com.

Stefan Fatsis, former NFL player Nate Jackson, and football writer Melissa Jacobs discuss the NFL playoffs. Then Stefan talks to Spencer Hall of SB Nation about the University of Central Florida’s claim on college football’s national championship. And Stefan talks to soccer writer Jonathan Wilson about Manchester City’s dominance of England’s Premier League. NFL playoffs (1:09): Stefan Fatsis, former NFL player Nate Jackson, and football writer Melissa Jacobs discuss the first round of the NFL playoffs, more controversy over head injuries, a reported rift inside the New England Patriots, and Jon Gruden’s hiring as head coach of the Oakland Raiders. College football (14:35): Stefan talks to Spencer Hall of SB Nation about unbeaten Central Florida’s self-declaration as the national champion of major college football. Manchester City (29:50): Stefan talks to Blizzard editor Jonathan Wilson about Manchester City’s dominance in England’s Premier League, and the chances it can pull off an unprecedented “quadruple”—winning the league title, FA Cup, League Cup, and European Champions League. Afterball (39:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis, former NFL player Nate Jackson, and football writer Melissa Jacobs discuss the NFL playoffs. Then Stefan talks to Spencer Hall of SB Nation about the University of Central Florida’s claim on college football’s national championship. And Stefan talks to soccer writer Jonathan Wilson about Manchester City’s dominance of England’s Premier League. NFL playoffs (1:09): Stefan Fatsis, former NFL player Nate Jackson, and football writer Melissa Jacobs discuss the first round of the NFL playoffs, more controversy over head injuries, a reported rift inside the New England Patriots, and Jon Gruden’s hiring as head coach of the Oakland Raiders. College football (14:35): Stefan talks to Spencer Hall of SB Nation about unbeaten Central Florida’s self-declaration as the national champion of major college football. Manchester City (29:50): Stefan talks to Blizzard editor Jonathan Wilson about Manchester City’s dominance in England’s Premier League, and the chances it can pull off an unprecedented “quadruple”—winning the league title, FA Cup, League Cup, and European Champions League. Afterball (39:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first female to call a nationally televised NFL game talks about her journey, the art of play-by-play, understanding the magnitude of her accomplishments and much more. Plus Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer gives a tick-tock into the mad, mad world of the Panthers in the wake of the Jerry Richardson allegations. Plus, Melissa Jacobs makes the case for Frank Gore as a first ballot Hall of Fame and offers a ten point plan for the ideal next owner of the Panthers. (No. 1: Be female or a minority)

The Football Girl podcast, hosted by Melissa Jacobs, debuts in splashy fashion with ex-Raiders CEO and current CBS Network NFL Analyst Amy Trask. Amy talks about her years with the Raiders (1987-2013) and being an executive decades before women were given real opportunities in the NFL. SI's Maggie Gray talks the radio dream job she's about to start (you'll have listen to find out) and tries to diagnose the Buffalo Bills. Finally, Melissa closes out the show with a musing on the NFL's quarterbacking woes.

Hello 49ers Faithful. It’s official. Jimmy Garoppolo will start Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Kyle Shanahan informed his quarterbacks earlier today. When C.J. Beathard left Sunday’s game with knee and hip injuries, Garoppolo came in and dazzled. He was in for three plays, but those three plays were a four yard scramble, a nine yard pass to Aldrick Robinson, and a 10-yard TD to Louis Murphy. Like I said, he dazzled. With Beathard getting beat up week after week and not being 100%, it is no surprise that Shanahan has decided to see what Garoppolo can do. For his career, Garoppolo is 65 of 96 for 708 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions. Here we go. On this week’s Talking Touchdowns podcast, TheFootballGirl.com’s Melissa Jacobs joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) to talk all things Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers. It was at the end of the podcast that we got the breaking news that would Garoppolo would start Sunday, so that was good timing. Listen to hear: • Our predictions for Sunday’s starter before we knew for sure • Our thoughts on the matchup with the Chicago Bears • Our take on the Eli Manning benching • And a lot about Jimmy Garoppolo. Thanks for listening! And as always, Go Niners! - Subscribe to my podcast here (49ersfangirl.com/iTunesSubscription) Subscribe to my channels for the latest 49ers news: www.fangirlsportsnetwork.com/49ers-fangirl www.facebook.com/49ersfangirl www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl www.instagram.com/49ersfangirl www.instagram.com/ninerpups Breaking News Sound Effect Credit: License: Attribution 3.0 | Recorded by Maximilien http://soundbible.com/2041-News-Intro.html

Join Mike Williams and special guests to preview the new NFL season. Thomas George, national columnist at SBNation, Patricia Traina, writer for Inside Football, and Melissa Jacobs, editor of football girl.com, all look ahead to the new campaign.

Training camp brings hope, but also a hype train ready to leave the rails. Later, Melissa Jacobs joins us to talk Colin Kaepernick and his ongoing saga, while Matt Conner stops by to discuss what is going on in Kansas City? Plus, who is Carson Wentz going to be in 2017, and why Martellus Bennett might not live up to expectations with the Packers.

Listen in and learn from Nspire Leader and Campaign Member Melissa Jacobs. Visit www.nowweknow.net to discover more about what Melissa does in her business.

Listen in as Lakeisha McKnight shares how trauma effects bonding between women. Also learn about how to join the leadership campaign. Its quite simple. Visit www.borntolead2017.com to get connected.Note: Ladies, please join me on tomorrow June 8th at 9p.m. EST during the T.K.O.™ Global Reality Show as I interview campaign member Melissa Jacobs from Georgia.You will discover what this lady is working on (that super DOPE!) to enhance her career!Participate with this show by visiting https://www.anymeeting.com/093-739-035 this Thursday at 9p.m. EST.

We speak to former Sports Illustrated editor Melissa Jacobs about the Aaron Hernandez suicide and the Pats trip to this abnormal White House. Also, we have choice words about Gov Scott Walker's awkward attempt to jump on the Milwaukee Bucks bandwagon, a very special Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down section, and a Kaepernick Watch.Melissa JacobsTwitter: @thefootballgirlEditor, The Football GirlDave Zirin, Scott Walker Just Cluelessly Exploited the Milwaukee Bucks to Suck Up to Trumphttps://www.thenation.com/article/scott-walker-just-cluelessly-exploited-the-milwaukee-bucks-to-suck-up-to-trump/ --http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)--Music: Eye Examination - Del The Funky Homosapien | Put You On The Game - The Game I The Symphony - Marley Marl I Itzsoweezee - De La Soul I The Next Movement - The Roots | Capumcap - Nightmares on Wax | Body Language - The Outskirts | Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley | Who Run - Three 6 Mafia | Chris Columbus - Head Roc | The Wire Outro

For Super Bowl week, we have Sports Illustrated NFL editor Melissa Jacobs to discuss her column "Why Tom Brady's friendship with Donald Trump is the Public's Business." We talk about the backlash face by writers who probe this relationship, and why the Brady/Trump nexus matters. Also this week some choice words about why the sports world needs to stand with Muslim athletes. We have listener calls about the "alternative facts" in the sports world, and a 'Just Stand Up' award to Pat Tillman is heroic widow Marie for speaking out against the Trump travel ban.Melissa Jacobs: "Why Tom Brady's friendship with Donald Trump is the public's business"http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/24/tom-brady-donald-trump-friendship-electionmore: http://www.si.com/author/melissa-jacobshttps://twitter.com/thefootballgirlhttps://www.facebook.com/MelissaJacobsNFLPat Tillman Foundation:http://pattillmanfoundation.orgZirin: "The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes" https://www.thenation.com/article/the-sports-world-must-stand-with-muslim-athletes/—http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/edgeofsports | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@slate.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE)—Music: 0 to 100 - Drake | Friends - Whodini | Ante Up - MOP | We The People - A Tribe Called Quest | Nas Is Like - Nas | Midnight In A Perfect World - DJ Shadow | Pick Up the Phone - Young Thug & Travis Scott | They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) - Pete Rock & CL Smooth

We've got another Bears OTA to recap, but no player interview — Kevin explains why, with an apology, but to make up for it, we have Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) of SI.com as a guest (5:34) to talk about her articles on Art Briles, Ray Rice, a 22-week NFL season, as well as life being married to a Bears fan (16:51) and, most importantly, if Bears fans should root for Aaron Rodgers' brother on the Bachelorette (23:48). The guys then make fun of Kevin for his TV habits and conclude the show with a breakdown of the upcoming competition amongst the Bears running backs.

The NFL offseason has been anything but boring. Between trade rumors, actual trades, free agency, and ridiculous interviews, fans have had plenty to talk about. Also, Colin Kaepernick is still a 49er. Melissa Jacobs (http://www.twitter.com/thefootballgirl), NFL editor for SI.com and founder of thefootballgirl.com, joins Steph (http://www.twitter.com/SoCaliSteph) and I (http://www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl) to talk about Kap, as well as: • Bruce Arians and his “fight” with moms • Greg Hardy’s ridiculous ESPN interview • Ray Rice and what he’s doing now • And the inconsistencies that plague the NFL. Thanks for listening, and Go Niners! Subscribe to my podcasts on iTunes here: 49ersfangirl.com/iTunesSubscription Subscribe to my channels for the latest 49ers news: www.49ersfangirl.com www.facebook.com/49ersfangirl www.twitter.com/49ersfangirl www.instagram.com/49ersfangirl www.instagram.com/ninerpups vine.co/49ersfangirl https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/103439513010208742901/+49ersfangirl/posts

Three guys whose sports opinions couldn't be farther apart cover the highlights and lowlights of the past week and tell you what to look for in the week ahead. NFL Preview with Melissa Jacobs, Managing Editor of TheFootballGirl.com College Football Preview with Michael Felder of InTheBleachers.net The music of Shannon Haley The Weekly Donnybrook And More!

We celebrate our 3 Year Anniversary with James and Emy Reyes and special guest Penthouse Pet Melissa Jacobs and more!