Inside The Star With CBS Sports Anchor Briana Aldridge | Doin’ Alright

Episode 201: Voch Lombardi welcomes CBS Sports' Briana Aldridge for an engaging conversation that blends Cowboys football with the realities of sports journalism. Briana shares what it's been like covering the Cowboys during a period of coaching changes, contract negotiations, and sky-high expectations, while explaining why this offseason feels noticeably different from the previous two. The two discuss George Pickens' contract situation, Micah Parsons' negotiations, the excitement surrounding training camp, and why the lack of off-field distractions could allow Dallas to focus entirely on football. They also dive into Christian Parker's influence on the defense, Caleb Downs' development, the Cowboys' pass-rush outlook, and the biggest storylines Briana will be watching once camp opens in Oxnard. Beyond football, the conversation turns into a behind-the-scenes look at Briana's career in television and sports media. She reflects on her path from local news to covering the NFL, explains how she builds meaningful relationships with players while maintaining journalistic integrity, and shares why she values being right over being first. Briana also opens up about becoming a new mother, pursuing her Ph.D., teaching at the college level, and the gratitude that's fueled her journey. It's a fun, insightful interview packed with Cowboys analysis, media stories, career advice, and personal perspective that every football fan will enjoy. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:30 Briana Intro 10:30 Authenticity in Media 12:00 Working with Broaddus 14:00 Briana Background 17:10 Not a Cowboy fan? 19:55 How Do You View The Game? 21:55 George Pickens Contract Talk 24:10 Contract Negotiation Tactics 27:25 Small Circle Collaborations 35:00 Players You’re Pulling For 33:10 Social Media vs. Real Life 35:15 How Do Your Articles Come Together? 38:10 Offseason Content Creation 43:50 Most Excited to see at Training Camp 47:10 Christian Parker Belie 50:00 What Are Your Future Aspirations? 54:10 Your Perspective Matters 56:10 Who Has Inspired/Helped You? 💰 Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CROWN 📲 FOLLOW OUR HOSTS Bryan Broaddus Instagram:   / bryanbroaddus   Twitter (X): https://x.com/CrwnGlobalMedia Voch Lombardi Instagram:   / voch_lombardi   Twitter (X): https://x.com/vochlombardi 👑 FOLLOW Crown Global Media Twitter (X): https://x.com/CrwnGlobalMedia 📺 WATCH & LISTEN YouTube:    / @crownglobalmedia   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Lmseke... 🔥 OFFICIAL MERCH Your favorite Crown Global Media merch is available now. Shirts, hoodies, trucker hats, and more in Crown and Doin’ Alright styles. 👉 https://esixsportswear.com/crown_glob... 🌐 WEBSITE https://www.crownglobalmedia.com/ 📸 Photos provided by Imagn Images #NFL #DallasCowboys