Kay Adams' Journey: From Bartending to Hosting 'Good Morning Football'

Early Aspirations and Humble Beginnings

• 💡 Kay Adams initially dreamed of being an entertainment reporter, wanting to work on shows like E! News and walk red carpets.
• 🍸 Before breaking into media, she worked as a bartender and waitress at Willy's Pub and Pool in Columbia, Missouri, where she developed an interest in sports by watching with regulars.

The Grind for Airtime

• 📻 In 2011-2012, Adams was eager for any airtime, willing to do anything to get on the radio, including late-night update slots from midnight to 6 a.m. on Sirius XM's fantasy sports channel.
• ✈️ She embraced opportunities to gain experience, even covering boxing in London and traveling with Sugar Ray Leonard, by consistently saying "yes" to any chance to be on air.
• 🎙️ Her early radio update gig for NBC Sports Radio in New York was challenging, involving solo work in a small booth and the pressure of delivering information accurately within tight deadlines.

Breaking into Sports Media

• 🏈 A key turning point was an executive at NBC Sports hearing her on SiriusXM and recognizing her talent, especially her fantasy football knowledge.
• 🤝 This led to an offer to move to New York and do radio updates, which she accepted, living on couches and working to get noticed within NBC.
• 💡 The creation of 'Good Morning Football' was initiated by a British executive who believed they could create a superior football show, with Kay Adams being the first of the original four hosts.
• 📺 Adams actively pursued TV opportunities within NBC, knocking on doors until she eventually landed a television role.

Favorite and Least Favorite Gigs

• 👎 Her least favorite gig was the early radio update role in New York due to its repetitive nature and lack of creative freedom.
• 👍 She particularly enjoyed her time at Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio, where she hosted her own show, 'Live in the Fantasy,' giving her a platform to develop her own style.