In FIS Podcast Ep. 5, 49ers fan Phoebe shares her powerful journey battling cholangiocarcinoma, proving that faith, football, and fierce spirit can conquer anything.
She’s fierce. She’s faithful. She’s fighting like hell.
Meet Phoebe Verutti — a true 49ers queen whose story is pure grit, heart, and gold. She’s battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and ruthless bile duct cancer — the same disease that NFL legend Randy Moss has faced. But let’s be real… cancer had no idea who it was messing with.
Phoebe’s fight feels like something straight out of a movie — Rocky Balboa with a Niners jersey and a little Prince in the background. From the roar of Candlestick Park to today’s fight for her life, she’s proving what real strength looks like — messy, brave, and full of heart.
Through every hit, every setback, and every comeback, Phoebe’s spirit hasn’t cracked. She’s still rocking that red and gold, still bringing the same energy our favorite QB brings on game day. Because for her, football isn’t just a sport — it’s family, it’s fire, it’s fuel.
This week on the Football Is Sexy Podcast, Phoebe joins us for a raw, emotional, and uplifting conversation that’ll leave you cheering, crying, and believing in the power of love, football, and fierce determination.
💬 Episode Highlights:
- 01:37 — Phoebe’s 49ers roots and the energy of Candlestick
- 07:05 — The day everything changed: her diagnosis
- 18:23 — Staying strong on the hard days
- 24:30 — How to show up for someone fighting cancer
- 33:34 — What faith and football taught her about resilience
- 40:39 — The 49ers kicker controversy (and her hot take)
- 42:54 — Super Bowl predictions you don’t want to miss
- 46:17 — “Who’s Got Next” + Giveaway winner announcement
🎧 Press play and feel the fire. Phoebe’s story will remind you why football isn’t just a game — it’s a lifeline.
💖 Phoebe has asked that instead of donating to her GoFundMe page, you support the Cholangiocarcinoma foundation to help spread awareness of this rare disease. https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/
Because here at Football Is Sexy, we believe women can love football, fight battles, and still look damn good doing it.
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