Audacy announced the launch of “Double Down on Cheer with Tiki and Traci,” a weekly podcast hosted by husband and wife duo of former NFL star and WFAN midday host Tiki Barber and cheer mom Traci Johnson. “Double Down” takes listeners inside the high-stakes, high-energy world of competitive cheerleading, offering an entertaining and relatable perspective on youth sports, family life, and the increasingly competitive world of travel athletics. Barber and Johnson’s daughters Brooklyn Barber and Teagan Barber have been competing in All-Star cheerleading for eight years.
“Double Down on Cheer with Tiki and Traci” will launch on Friday, November 13, on YouTube and everywhere podcasts are available. Listen to the trailer and follow the show here. New episodes will be released on Fridays.
Every week, Tiki and Traci will dive into the high-stakes world of competitive cheerleading, youth sports parenting, and elite travel athletics. Drawing on Tiki’s experience as a professional athlete and Traci’s firsthand perspective as a dedicated cheer mom, the pair explore the challenges, triumphs, and often hilarious realities of raising young athletes. For veteran cheer parents, those navigating travel team sports, or those who appreciate intense rivalry, they will break down the absurd athleticism of competitive cheer—contrasting football grit with high-flying stunts. Each episode features real-world youth sports advice, parenting strategies, hilarious stories on surviving competition weekends, and expert interviews with sports psychologists, nutritionists, and industry leaders. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, a fellow cheer mom whose daughter competes at the same gym as the Barber kids, will be the guest on the first episode.
“As parents of competitive cheerleaders, we share a passion for supporting our daughters and navigating all the highs, lows, and everything in between that comes with raising young athletes,” said Tiki Barber and Traci Johnson. “Working with Audacy, we wanted to create a show that pulls back the curtain on competitive cheer and youth sports, celebrates the incredible athletes and families behind it, and gives parents a place to laugh, learn, and know they’re not alone. We’re excited to bring listeners along for the ride.”
“Competitive cheerleading is fueled by incredible athleticism, dedication, and passionate families, and Tiki and Traci bring their distinct perspectives and personalities to a world that demands as much from parents as it does from the athletes,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts, Audacy. “We’re excited to build on Audacy’s relationship with Tiki and welcome Traci to the family with a show that brings a fresh voice to youth sports and parenting.”
Barber – co-host of Audacy’s “Evan & Tiki” on WFAN 101.9 FM / 660 AM (WFAN-FM/AM) – played 10 seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants, retiring in 2007 as the Giants' all-time leading rusher and all-purpose yardage leader. Johnson is a nonprofit executive, passionate philanthropist, proud wife, and devoted mother of two who is constantly working on mastering the art of balancing boardrooms, family, and cheer competition arenas.
“Double Down on Cheer with Tiki and Traci” explores the high-stakes worlds of competitive cheer and youth sports parenting.
“Double Down on Cheer with Tiki and Traci” explores the high-stakes worlds of competitive cheer and youth sports parenting.
