44. Taylor Gilmore: A Woman who helped run San Francisco for Super Bowl LX

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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521851/fan_mail/new] Taylor Gilmore is back — and she's got receipts. The Game's first-ever repeat guest returns to give us the full Super Bowl LIX debrief: what it was actually like to help orchestrate one of the biggest events in sports, from flipping traffic lanes to managing duffel-bag-toting autograph stalkers to oyster shucking at the Bay Area kickoff party. Taylor is the Director of Events and Partnerships for the Bay Area Host Committee, and yes — she's about to do it all again for the FIFA World Cup. If you haven't listened to her first appearance on The Game (Episode 16 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rP36oOP9hDD8u9MG4VcYS?si=7509aa79a68e490d]), go back and do that first, because this one picks right up where we left off. We also get into: how NFL scouting actually works (not what you think), why Victoria's Super Bowl week plans completely fell apart (in the best way), moving to Denver, Jordan Chiles on the gymnastics mat with nails, and how to finesse your way into the right rooms at Super Bowl LX in LA. In This Episode * What Super Bowl week looks like from the inside — the logistics you never see * Why the weather was the real MVP of Super Bowl LIX * Professional autograph stalkers, duffel bags, and all * The difference between a VIP event and a fan event (hint: it's the details) * How NFL scouting actually works — from area scout to national scout to the war room * Why Victoria's Super Bowl went sideways and why it was exactly right * Olivia Dean at the Uber One party, and why Victoria almost threw her phone * Moving to Denver, living with your best friend, and the blessings of being 31 and unmarried * Sheridan Blanford [https://www.instagram.com/_sblanford/?hl=en] — the woman the world needs to know * Super Bowl LX in LA: how not to repeat Victoria's mistake About Taylor Gilmore Taylor Gilmore is the Director of Events and Partnerships for the Bay Area Super Bowl Host Committee, where she spent the better part of a year orchestrating Super Bowl LIX logistics — from credentials to concert experiences to making sure the talent actually got out of the airport. Up next: FIFA World Cup, also coming to the Bay Area. She's a former gymnast, a coach's kid who grew up living the NFL wife life before she actually lived it, and one of the most composed people in a fire drill you will ever meet. Follow her on Instagram for bachelorette content, event coverage, and a front-row view of major sporting events done right. Episode 16 (Taylor's first appearance): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rP36oOP9hDD8u9MG4VcYS?si=7509aa79a68e490d Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521851/support] Thanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.com [http://Thegamethepodcast.substack.com] SEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW: victoria@thegamethepodcast.com or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq [https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: The Game: Instagram [https://www.tiktok.com/@thegamethepodcast ] | TikTok [https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq/] Victoria Henderson: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heyvictoriahenderson/]| TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@heyvictoriahenderson] Love you, bye! <3

50. JusT&T Married, Jonathan Cooper's Case Escalates, and Baker Mayfield Draws a Line in the Sand

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521851/fan_mail/new] PICK SIX: TAYLOR & TRAVIS TIE THE KNOT, JONATHAN COOPER'S CASE ESCALATES, AND BAKER MAYFIELD DRAWS A LINE IN THE SAND Victoria is broadcasting from Miami for the first time — new apartment, new city, same Pick Six energy. This week: the wedding of the decade, an engagement that's been a long time coming, a beef that's either staged or very real, an assault case working through Douglas County Court, Tyreek Hill's murky 2026 outlook, and three contract situations worth watching before training camp opens. Listen for the full breakdown. Show notes and timestamps below. In this episode (00:00) Miami, at last. A year of recording from hotel rooms, Buffalo, Hawaii, and her mom's house ends with Victoria finally on the ground in her own Miami apartment — plus training camp tickets for both coasts. (02:47) Story 1: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married. The July 3rd Madison Square Garden wedding, officiated by Adam Sandler — a Happy Gilmore 2 friendship come full circle. Taylor in Christian Dior haute couture (reportedly Dior's first-ever bridal haute couture). No bridesmaids or groomsmen; Austin Swift and Jason Kelce stood as man of honor and best man. Over 1,000 guests, zero phones, and a guest list that doubled as an NFL WAG roll call: Brittany Mahomes, Kelly Stafford, Camille Kostek, Anna Zemmer, Claire Kittle, Sierra, Maddie Major, Emily Mayfield, and Samantha McAfee. Simone Biles claps back at the internet for doubting she and Taylor even know each other. And the NFL's conspicuous silence on the wedding — will Vogue get there first? (11:43) Story 2: Brooklyn Adams and Amon-Ra St. Brown are engaged. The Game's second-ever guest and the woman running the St. Brown Foundation is officially becoming a St. Brown. A win for the Lions' notoriously tight-knit WAG circle. (11:43) Story 3: Jaden Daniels vs. Brandon Ayuk. A World Cup heckle, a "mama's boy" callout tied to Daniels' mom-slash-agent Regina, a mutual unfollow, and an "I'll run it 5-on-5" Instagram taunt. Insiders are split on whether it's a real rift or a trolling bit — bad optics either way for an unsigned free agent. (15:36) Story 4: Broncos linebacker Jonathan Cooper faces a felony assault charge. Two arrests in one week, conflicting accounts of a domestic violence incident, a forensic exam documenting a choking injury, and a consolidated felony case. Cooper was released on personal recognizance bond July 3rd with a strict no-contact order; a disposition hearing is set for July 24th. The Broncos have excused him from mandatory minicamp but haven't taken a public stance. Victoria's take: the league's fines don't match the severity, and it's time for real accountability. (18:57) Story 5: Tyreek Hill's 2026 is a question mark. Still rehabbing multiple torn knee ligaments and a dislocated knee, still unsigned, and without a team to manage the injury narrative for him. A 2026 season on the field is looking less likely by the week. (22:46) Contract watch: Pickens, Lamar, Mayfield, and Hopkins. George Pickens signs his $27.3M franchise tag and reports to minicamp — holdout over. Lamar Jackson's restructured deal pushes $84.49M to 2027, and owner Steve Bisciotti wants an extension done before free agency, but nothing's signed. Baker Mayfield is pushing for $50M/year and has drawn his own line: a deal by July 30th or negotiations wait until after the season — no holdout regardless. And DeAndre Hopkins is taking his time, naming Joe Burrow as a dream QB and drawing rumored interest from the Bengals, Vikings, Chiefs, and Commanders. Fantasy football fans: pre-sign-ups for The Game's all-women fantasy league drop in the coming weeks. League reopens in August with new features. Share this one with a friend who needs the Taylor and Travis debrief. Tags: NFL news, Taylor Swift Travis Kelce wedding, NFL WAGs, Jonathan Cooper Broncos, Jaden Daniels Brandon Ayuk, Amon-Ra St. Brown engagement, Tyreek Hill 2026, Lamar Jackson contract, Baker Mayfield contract, George Pickens, DeAndre Hopkins free agency, women's fantasy football Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521851/support] Thanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.com [http://Thegamethepodcast.substack.com] SEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW: victoria@thegamethepodcast.com or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq [https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: The Game: Instagram [https://www.tiktok.com/@thegamethepodcast ] | TikTok [https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq/] Victoria Henderson: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heyvictoriahenderson/]| TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@heyvictoriahenderson] Love you, bye! <3

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