Matthew Stafford’s wife reveals dramatic reason for stopping podcast

Turns out, “The Morning After” was canceled because of the night before.

Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, revealed on Instagram Thursday that she stopped recording her popular podcast because she was constantly filled with dread over how her words would be twisted in the hours before shows would drop.

“What I don’t miss is the anxiety I used to get the night before every episode was released wondering what headline was going to be created from the episode,” Kelly said. “It just felt like my name was in the headlines every week and that is not what I wanted this podcast for. So that is a big reason why I took a break. I needed a mental break.”

Kelly began the pod in 2021, and later brought on her friend, Emmy-winning Detroit television reporter Hank Winchester, to help host it.

The two delved into an array of topics that included Kelly’s gameday experiences as well as her life at home with a star NFL quarterback.

The series featured plenty of guests — including Stafford himself — but in October 2025, she announced she needed a breather from filming.

It was supposed to be a short break, but the show never returned.

And on Thursday, Kelly made it clear it might never come back.

“It was really nice just being there and supporting and being with my kids and Matthew all last season and not having to worry about it,” she said.

However, she did leave the door slightly ajar for a return to the microphones.

“I really do miss it,” she said. “I think you can do a lot of good with a podcast if you do it right. So I’m trying to figure out what that looks like and still be super enjoyable for you all. So stay tuned on that. I’m working on it.

“And once there is a decision that I’ve made, I promise you, you’ll know.”

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