This is one of the BIGGEST episodes we’ve ever had.
NFL Live host, SEC Nation staple, and the brand new lead host of Monday Night Football — Laura Rutledge — joins LIVE with TY!

We dive into:

• The rise of athlete-driven media and the creator economy

• Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce breaking the internet \

• The future of sports broadcasting in a digital-first world

• Laura’s behind-the-scenes perspective working with legends like Marcus Spears, Dan Orlovsky & Ryan Clark

• Her hot take on Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears This is a conversation about sports, culture, and the evolution of media that you won't want to miss.

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Video Chapters

0:00 – Intro: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce & the podcast moment of the year

1:02 – Welcoming Laura Rutledge to LIVE with TY

2:00 – Hot Take: A-list athletes coming from “B-list sports”

3:35 – Congratulations on Monday Night Football 🎉

4:50 – Working with NFL legends: Marcus Spears, Dan Orlovsky & Ryan Clark

6:22 – Life with an athlete husband: Josh Rutledge stories

8:39 – Taylor Swift’s podcast appearance & cultural impact

13:00 – “Your energy is expensive” – Laura on social media & self-worth

15:19 – The shift from traditional to digital sports media

20:07 – ESPN’s new digital platform explained

21:52 – The rise of athlete-creators & Micah Parsons’ media future

25:00 – ESPN hiring influencers: Katie Feeney & the new wave

27:19 – Advice to aspiring broadcasters: “Try everything”

30:45 – Non-traditional creators entering traditional spaces (Kai Cenat, Speed, Druski)

32:55 – Hosting vs sideline reporting: Laura breaks it down

35:17 – The SEC’s new era: Texas, Oklahoma & NIL shakeups

37:40 – Netflix sports documentaries & behind-the-scenes storytelling

39:13 – Streaming giants taking over sports broadcasting

41:25 – Laura’s HOT TAKE on Caleb Williams & the Chicago Bears

43:24 – Final thoughts & thank you to Laura Rutledge

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