The Mom Game

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Poppin’ Off & Family Funk | Special Guest Karin Morris with the Texas Rangers Foundation | Episode 262 Mar 20, 2025

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Is it a trip or a vacation? Family vacations are not always all they look to be on the ‘gram. How many days are too many days to be in one room?

Plus, the Stars have been general managed just right and it's paying off, March Madness is underway, and we dig into the Poppi phenomenon.

Also, executive director (and mom!) Karin Morris from the Texas Rangers joins us in studio for a great conversation about the team carving out a space to give back to the DFW community.

And to chaperone or not to chaperone? Karin traveled with a group of senior boys on spring break and lived to tell about it!

And thank you, as always, to our amazing sponsors for making this show possible!

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With Love, The Mom Game | Episode 261 Mar 13, 2025

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The moms are spring breaking! Emily’s knees are too old to ski, but she did it anyway. Julie is brushing up on her bat knowledge, and we aren’t talking baseball. Speaking of sports, the Stars are shooting into the stretch run and Mavs fans still want to shoot the front office into the sun. Plus, is Meghan Markel “Sussex” for real with this Martha Stuart stuff or nah?

And thank you, as always, to our amazing sponsors for making this show possible!

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Basic Mom B*tches, Let Them, and Robbie Estill, Dog Psychologist | Episode 260 Mar 06, 2025

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We are coming to the realization that we are basic mom b*tches, and that's OK! Mel Robbins and the "Let Them" theory is taking off and we love it, has Emily been "letting them" all long? Is she actually Mel Robbins? And oh dear, Mavs. With Kyrie out now too, can Julie's kids save the season? Plus- we all have dogs, so let's dive into their psychology with Robbie Estill from Estill Dog Psychology.

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TMG-SPAN (What?) and the School Voucher Rebuttal | Special Guest Education Analyst Lynn Davenport | Episode 259 Feb 27, 2025

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Emily is fresh off a full day of jury duty, Luka is facing the Mavs in the wrong jersey, and TMG has somehow planted themselves in the middle of a Texas SB2 debate about school choice. (We know, we should stick to sports.)

We offered the TMG-SPAN floor to education analyst Lynn Davenport to offer a rebuttal to last week's guest. She explains why she feels the proposed bill is not in the best interest of Texas families, and why she felt compelled to get involved in the education system as a concerned mom herself.

All that and more on this week’s show!

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Striking Cobras, Four Nations Face-Off, and School Vouchers | Special Guest Texas State Representative John McQueeney | Episode 258 Feb 20, 2025

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Everybody is talking about SB2, the "school voucher bill." How it will affect our students and schools if it is passed through legislature? We got some answers from Texas state representative John McQueeney as he joined the show this week to talk about this hot topic.

Also, how should we deal with the tough situation of kids being left out, or leaving others out because we can't have everybody to everything?

The Four Nations Faceoff is taking off for the NHL (and further displaying some northern border tension). Also, what should the NBA do about dwindling interest from their fanbase?

And don't miss the cobra talk at the end of the episode!!

And thank you, as always, to our amazing sponsors for making this show possible!

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Festy Valentimes, Luka Fallout, and Sleep Recipes | Episode 257 Feb 13, 2025

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It’s Valentimes week… one of us is feeling so festy and one of us is not! Speaking of, could Julie and Emily pull off a wardrobe switch? What about a kid switch for a day?

Plus, Our Mavs hearts break more each day with Dumont talking and Luka donning a gold uniform.

Mahjong Emily has also started a remedial book club, and in the true spirit of love, lets talk about the ol night time rumble. (No, not that. It’s snoring.)

And thank you, as always, to our amazing sponsors for making this show possible!

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Luka Shock | Special Guests Jared and Emily Sandler | Episode 256 Feb 06, 2025

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Wait, hold up. Luka Doncic is no longer here and we have THOUGHTS! Is this real life??

Plus, Taylor went 0-fer at the Grammys but was having the most fun. Will Travis and the Chiefs complete the three-peat at the Super Bowl?

Also, how do we talk to kids about tragedies like the horrific plane crash in DC last week? And how is afraid-of-flying Emily handling it all?

And! The Texas Rangers radio voice and new pre- and post-game host Jared Sandler and his wife Emily talk up the new Rangers Sports Network and open up about their ongoing fertility journey.

Another can’t-miss episode from one of the craziest weeks in DFW sports history!

And thank you, as always, to our amazing sponsors for making this show possible!

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A Couple of Flu-zies | Special Guest Pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky | Episode 255 Jan 30, 2025

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If you haven't been sick in 2025, you can't sit with us. JK, come one come, all as we shoot from the TMG home studios to keep the germs away.

The Cowboys have made an anticlimatic head coach hire which leads us to finally get serious about.... Men in Visors.

AND the Super Bowl Matchup is set! Are we tired of the Chiefs winning? And what is happening to our bodies where we sort of don't mind the Eagles??

Plus, board certified pediatrician and host of the "Your Kids Will Be Fine" podcast Dr. Michael Milobsky joins the show to ensure us all that, yes, our kids will be fine (despite what Instagram tells us).

And thank you, as always, to our amazing sponsors for making this show possible!

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Mom Strength, Making Out, NFL Playoffs, and a New Prez | Episode 254 Jan 23, 2025

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It's Flu SZN in the Forbes household so Julie is keeping her distance in the studio, but not before making it weird. Then Emily makes it weirder with her hypotheticals.

Plus, Jerry is playing eenie meenie miney mo for a Cowboys coach and what word did Emily's pal Kliff use to describe Jayden Daniels after the Commanders huge win? And should coaches be interviewing for other jobs in the playoffs?

The moms also reflect on the change in presidency and how we feel about our kids growing up in this hot political landscape. Also, when there are "friend issues" at what point is it time to have a talk with other kids' moms?

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Cowboys Confusion, Reflection, and The Birthday Party Project | Episode 253 Jan 16, 2025

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The Dallas Cowboys are officially head coach-less. Who has a more headline-worthy take on the situation: Emily or Troy Aikman? Plus, we reflect on the Cotton Bowl and some insightful comments by a Texas Longhorn.

Also: How long is too long to leave up holiday decor? Are kids these days scared of phone calls?

And we talk through the horrific situation on the West Coast.

Last but not least, birthday parties around here are getting a little crazy. Paige Lohoefer, founder of the Birthday Party Project, joins the show to introduce us to her remarkable non-profit and lend some perspective to us all.

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors who made this episode possible:

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