Vox Media and Wavelength today announced the launch of ANDMOM. A new video podcast co-hosted by WNBA All-Star Skylar Diggins and sports broadcaster Cassidy Hubbarth, debuting May 14.
What We Know: Vox Media and Wavelength are behind the show. ANDMOM drops biweekly across podcast and video platforms. The series tackles motherhood without filters — covering fertility struggles, identity shifts, career sacrifices, and the emotional weight of childbirth. Hubbarth, who spent 15 years at ESPN before joining Amazon Prime Video last year as its lead NBA sideline reporter, brings firsthand experience navigating pregnancy while working in a high-profile role.
What They Said: Skyler Diggins “After becoming a mom, I experienced some of the most challenging moments of my life—and I know I’m not alone in that. With ANDMOM, we’re building a space where women can speak openly about what they’re going through, support one another, and feel less pressure to hide parts of their story.”
Cassidy Hubbarth “The emotions I went through during my pregnancy, especially the fear of how it might impact my career. It led me to hide it for a time. I was trying to control whatever I could in a moment that felt so uncertain. Because I only knew life before becoming a mother then.”
What Remains Unclear: Both Diggins and Hubbarth have extremely busy careers, so one could question the show’s long-term distribution strategy. While the subject matter is personal to both hosts, the podcast appears designed to expand their horizons. With growing demand for “real life” content from athletes and media personalities, ANDMOM could become the extension they hope attracts an audience.
What It Means: Without question, balancing motherhood and career is a challenge for many across the industry and society. It will be interesting to see how audiences respond to content. One that shares personal stories and offers advice to those facing similar challenges. It also will be interesting to see how much sports content will be inserted into the podcast. This is a video first podcast model, but will also be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more for audio consumption.
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