Best Sheka Podcasts (2026)

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S2, E1- Grief, Faith, and Football: Stephanie Scott on Loss, Healing, and Community 21:57

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In this deeply moving episode of Whistles & Wives, host Sheika Espy sits down with Stephanie Scott, wife of long-time football coach and consultant Tommy Scott, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about grief, faith, marriage, and the power of community within the coaching world. Stephanie shares the story of losing her baby son during the 199…

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Ep. 6 Marriage, Football & Family Balance | Sheka & Coach Frank Espy Share Their Playbook 17:42

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When the lights go up and the whistle blows, she’s the calm and the storm. In this heartfelt Whistles & Wives season finale, host Sheka Espy sits down with her husband, Coach Frank Espy, for an unfiltered look at marriage, family, and life inside the coaching grind. To close out Season 1, Sheka invites her favorite coach — and partner in life — Fra…

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Ep 5: Balancing Family, Football & Career | Kim Bonta on Life Behind the Whistle 40:27

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Behind every whistle and every game, there’s a wife holding it all together. In this episode of Whistles & Wives, host Sheka Espy sits down with Kim Bonta, wife of Arkansas Tech special teams coordinator Chris Bonta and Secretary of the American Football Coaches’ Wives Association (AFCWA), for an honest, heartfelt conversation about life in footbal…

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Ep 4: Sisterhood of Coaches’ Wives | Laughter, Tears & Real Talk from the Sidelines 13:14

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Behind every whistle and every game, there’s a wife holding it all together. In this special episode of Whistles & Wives, we step into the circle of incredible women who live the coaching life every single day — and aren’t afraid to share the truth about it. . This week, host Sheka Espy takes you inside the Black Coaches Wives Collective, recorded …

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Ep 3: State Champion & New Mom: Ayana Minor on Football, Family, and Finding Balance 32:10

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When the lights go up and the whistle blows, she’s the calm and the storm — the wife holding it all down every day. Welcome back to Whistles & Wives, where we spotlight the real MVPs behind the whistle. In this heartfelt episode, host Sheka Espy sits down with Mrs. Ayana Minor, wife of a California state championship-winning coach at Moreau Catholi…

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Ep 2: Surviving Transition Season with Taryn Watson | Life as a Coach’s Wife at TCU 48:02

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When the lights go up and the whistle blows, she’s the calm and the storm — the one holding it all together every day. Welcome back to Whistles & Wives, where we celebrate the MVPs behind the whistle. In this episode, host Sheka Espy sits down with Teryn Watson, wife of TCU Defensive Backs Coach Trey Watson, to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of…

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Ep 1: Beyond the Jersey with Lia G: Redefining Identity as a Coach’s Wife 34:40

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When the lights go up and the whistle blows, she’s the calm and the storm — the wife holding it all down every day. Welcome to the first full episode of Whistles & Wives, hosted by Sheka Espy. In this conversation, Sheka sits down with Leah G, founder of the Black Coaches Wives Collective, to talk about identity, resilience, and the reality of life…

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Meet the MVPs Behind the Whistle | Whistles & Wives Trailer 0:24

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Behind every coach blowing the whistle is a wife holding it all together. Whistles & Wives, hosted by Sheka Espy, brings you the real, raw, and often hilarious stories of life on the sidelines. From stadium lights to championship dreams, these are the women who juggle family, careers, and chaos while cheering louder than anyone in the stands. It’s …