The Playbook and The Crown
The Playbook and The Crown
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Join us as we get down and dirty and talk about real life topics that everyone avoids! From life in the NFL, to life as a beauty queen, getting married, starting a family, being business owners, and all of the hardships in between! Husband and wife power couple, BreAnna & Jared Smith team up to bring you the perfect couch convos, and introducing a variety of special guests!
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Explores diverse topics that people often avoid, including life in the NFL, parenting, and entrepreneurship, with episodes highlighting Jared's NFL draft experience and personal stories about thriving as a married couple while facing life's challenges.

Join us as we get down and dirty and talk about real life topics that everyone avoids! From life in the NFL, to life as a beauty queen, getting married, starting a family, being business owners, and all of the hardships in between! Husband and wife power couple, BreAnna & Jared Smith team up to bring you the perfect couch convos, and introducing a variety of special guests!
The Playbook and The Crown is where strength, discipline, and grace collide in real life. Hosted by a former NFL player who understands pressure at the highest level, and his wife, a pageant queen who embodies poise under scrutiny, this podcast goes far beyond titles and accolades. It’s a raw, honest look at what it truly takes to build a life, a marriage, and a mindset that can withstand anything.
In this episode, they pull back the curtain on a feeling most people don’t talk about enough—what it’s like to feel completely overwhelmed by life. From the constant demands of business, family, and expectations, to the silent pressure of always needing to “have it together,” they share how even the strongest individuals can feel like they’re drowning at times.
Through real stories and unfiltered conversation, they break down how they each process stress differently, how they support one another in those heavy seasons, and the tools they’ve developed to stay grounded when everything feels like it’s piling on. You’ll hear how discipline from the field meets emotional resilience from the stage—and how both worlds shape the way they navigate adversity together.
This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about showing up anyway. It’s about communication, faith, perspective, and learning how to breathe when life feels like too much. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, under pressure, or unsure how to keep pushing forward, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and that there’s a way through it.

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