The FADEAWAY is The FADER’s 2016 NBA playoffs podcast. Every week, Amos Barshad and the FADER Family will get together with rappers, friends, smart people and more to talk hoops and answer the tough questions. Like: has Kyle Korver ever been inside Magic City?
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Home of TWO terrific podcasts: 1) PAINLESS PODCAST Connect with Interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking (https://www.Painless.Network) members, hosted by Chris Hartweg. 2) THE FADEAWAY WITH DEON & ERIC Join former Illinois Fighting Illini basketball star Deon Thomas and Xfinity Game of the Week reporter Eric Schmidt for their podcast focusing on the Illini, hoops, and life. Painless on... Lin ...
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This is a podcast for the real hoopheads who grow bored with discussing the same rhetoric over and over. Here at the 94, we bring a fresh outlook to the game that occasionally challenges the narrative. Our 4 guard rotation...Big Shot Ron, Jay Hamm, M Drop The J Cause The Fadeaway Perfect (MJ for short) and Trav breaks down the game and explains the “why” behind the things that occur. We don’t just talk either, we break down film, stats, our vantage point, and our guests perspective. Make sur ...
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Join three friends, Hayden, Ryan, and the illustrious GK as they explore the absurdity of clickbait sports journalism.
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Ep 4 - THE RETURN OF GK / Kyrie Controversy
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GK has returned to the podcast to discuss the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving's suspension, as well as other developments in the NBA season.By DrippedOut Podcasting
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Ep. 3 - NBA without GK???? // Anthony Davis Traded out of LA? // Everybody Hates Ja Morant?
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When the third member and namesake of NBA with GK goes missing, Hayden and Ryan devolve into chaos. Together they discuss the least popular players on each NBA team and the Lakers-Bulls trade drama.By DrippedOut Podcasting
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Ep. 2 - Kobe vs. Steph / Top 10 Offensive Players / 76ers are Overrated?
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In this week's episode, Hayden, Ryan, and GK discuss the controversy surrounding who is the better overall player, Kobe or Steph, in addition to who the top 10 offensive players are, and whether or not the 76ers are an overrated team.By DrippedOut Podcasting
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Ep. 1 - What is Going on at Fadeaway World?
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Join Hayden, Ryan, and the illustrious GK as they delve into the absurd world of clickbait sports journalism and discuss the upcoming NBA season.By mfausett3
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 18Will Leitch, MLB.com, New York Magazine and much moreDeon and Eric go to the post with Will Leitch, prolific author and columnist for MLB.com, New York Magazine, and many more. We learn how Will started Deadspin, why he left, and how his roots growing up in Central Illinois and attending th…
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The Chicago Bulls went through some interesting measures to express how they feel. MJ and Trav gives the 101 to pimpin and related it to the situation, the NBA, your job...every damn thing.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Latest episode of 94 Feet Of Life--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Latest episode of 94 Feet Of Life--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Latest episode of 94 Feet Of Life--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Ep 53: FK Day (SRAM + WBR) & Carey Pinkowski (BofA Chicago Marathon) LIVE Panel
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Painless Podcast episode 53:FK Day (Co-Founder SRAM & World Bicycle Relief)Carey Pinkowski (Exec. Race Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon)Hear from two of the best in their fields – FK Day and Carey Pinkowski. FK helped launch SRAM, now the global leader in high-end bike components, surviving multiple failures. In Dec 2004 on holiday he was…
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 17Dee Brown, Illini Basketball LegendThe “Human Fast Break” on the 2005 Fighting Illini Final Four Team…Dee Brown was Illinois’ Mr. Basketball and McDonald’s All American his senior year at Proviso East HS. Then, in that magical 2005 season, he was a consensus All-American who earned the Spor…
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Exposure...The Greg Jones Exclusive (Preview)
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MJ and Trav has time...and they go crazy...tune in--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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MJ reintroducing 94 Feet of life to the people on the solo mission. Tune in to get tuned in--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 16Dana Howard, 2018 HOF Inductee - College Football & Fighting Illini, 1994 Butkus Award WinnerAs the Dean of “Linebacker U”, former Illini Dana Howard still holds the Big Ten record for tackles. Howard still has the swagger of the NFL player he became, and jumps on the FadeAway to talk about…
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 15Leron Black, Fighting Illini Basketball 2017-18 All-Big TenLeron Black lead the Fighting Illini basketball team in scoring during the 2017-18 season and was named Homorable Mention All-Big Ten (coaches and media). But this past spring, with a year of eligibility left but a degree already in…
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Ep 52: Julia Millon & Jane Obringer (Northwestern & Learfield)
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Painless Podcast episode 52:Julia Millon (Program Coordinator, Principal Gifts, Northwestern University)Jane Obringer (Manager, Partnership Solutions, Learfield)Meet Jane and Julia, two recent Northwestern Masters in Sports Administration students who give us a perspective on why they chose a sports-focused masters, how they chose Northwestern and …
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THE FADEAWAY 14 - Monica Abbott (USA Olympic Softball Player)
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 14Monica Abbott, 2020 US Olympic Softball TeamArguably the most decorated softball player ever, Monica Abbott just added another accomplishment to her impressive resume. She and her Team USA teammates recently won a thrilling World Championship game against Japan, thus securing a spot in the …
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Painless Podcast episode 51:Andy Totten (Director, Sports Americas, AECOM)Meet Andy Totten, VP, McHugh Construction and hear how this “recovering architect,” put his love for sports, knowledge of design and passion for driving and organizing the many moving parts of stadium construction and renovation.Managing $100-120 million in projects at any on…
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Painless Podcast episode 50:Jon Niemuth (Director, Sports Americas, AECOM)Connect with Jon Niemuth who leads AECOM’s sports facility efforts across North and South America. Hear how a failure on the tennis court at 13 has helped shape, motivate and inform his work world every day. Today, he always looks to “own the moment” and not have regrets, not…
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Painless Podcast episode 49:Solly Fulp (EVP, Learfield Campus+)Meet Solly Fulp who leads Learfield’s Campus+ division. The former University of Oregon wrestler was previously a successful college athletics and university administration marketer, first at Sacramento State, then Cal. He joined Learfield early in 2017 to oversee a unit assisting 130 c…
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Ep 48: Julie Haferkamp (WISE + Mosaic) & Amy Potter (WISE + BMO Harris) PART 2
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Painless Podcast episode 48:Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic)Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank)Part 2 of an excellent conversation. If nothing else, “Be a good human.”To connect with Julie:• LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehaferkamp/• Email = jul…
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Ep 47: Amy Potter (WISE + BMO Harris) & Julie Haferkamp (WISE + Mosaic) PART 1
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Painless Podcast episode 47:Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank)Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic)One credits Chuck E Cheese for teaching her many of her client service skills – and then admits a “thing” for mascots. The other was convinced her attempt to expla…
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Painless Podcast episode 46:Sean Callahan (VP, Jack Morton)(Some of) The ingredients used to create the unique Sean Callahan: Music. Family. Doodling. Cardinals baseball. Creativity. Phish. First-hand experiences. Relationship building. Using drum circles for pitches. Start-ups. Transparency. Thom Yorke. Adaptability. No judgments. Hear it all come…
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THE FADEAWAY 13 - Dan Hartleb (Head Coach, University of Illinois Baseball)
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 13Dan Harleb, University of Illinois, Head Baseball CoachOne of the most successful Illini sports programs over the past several years is the baseball team. Deon and Eric step into the box with Head Coach Dan Hartleb to talk about this year’s team and how Coach Hartleb found his way to the Un…
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Painless Podcast episode 45:A "Micro Pod" with simple updatesRSVP for our event TOMORROW (Thurs, April 19, 6-8p) with WISE Chicago and the USGA!Read about it, plus Painless discounts and 50+ jobs and internships in the latest Painless Email Blast here:https://mailchi.mp/painless/lastcall-april-19-wise-usga-intersport*****Sign up for your complement…
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Ep 44: Chris Hastings (Chicago Sport & Social)
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Painless Podcast episode 44:Chris Hastings (President/Partner, Chicago Sport & Social Club)Chris planned to be NBA or NFL commissioner, and life took a different turn. He actually technically oversees dozens of leagues now and 130,000 participants, but it’s in the recreation space instead. How did this one-time Division III “possession receiver” ca…
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Ep 43: Dave Knickerbocker (Banner Collective)
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Painless Podcast episode 43:Dave Knickerbocker (Founder, Banner Collective)Dave shares how he made his sports job break happen in minor league baseball, his "harassment" of the Cubs' John McDonough with constant phone calls -- and handwritten thank you notes! -- that earned him a promotion to the major leagues, a huge step up at the Blackhawks and …
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Ep 42: *LIVE* at ISBC w/ Anthony Krzyzak & Joe Ronovsky (Wolves & White Sox)
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Painless Podcast episode 42:LIVE at ISBC with Joe Ronovsky & Anthony Krzyzak (Chicago White Sox & Chicago Wolves)Hear from two University of Illinois grads (Joe in 2008 and Anthony in 2010) on how they discovered they wanted to work in sports, how they each got their starts and how they work their way up tapping mentors and growing their networks. …
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Ep 41: Jim Andrews (IEG Sponsorship Conference & ESP Properties)
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Painless Podcast episode 41:Jim Andrews (SVP, ESP Properties & Chair, IEG Sponsorship Conference)Jim explains how a high school teacher scared him away from pursuing an acting career and he shifted to journalism. Northwestern University's famed Medill School of Journalism lured him to Chicago. One fateful day in grad school, he passed the Medill jo…
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 12 - Illini Event (Whitman, Harold, Archibald & Randle)
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 12Illini Holiday Event with AD Josh Whitman, 2003 Miss America Erika Harold and former Illini basketball players Robert Archibald and Brian Randle Deon and Eric catch up with several Illini friends at the annual Suburban Illini Club's holiday party. University of Illinois Athletic Director Jo…
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Trade deadline discussion...Cavs traded away half their active roster...oh an other deals were done too. Tune in!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Ep 40: Jeannie Goldstein & Scott Kirkpatrick (Chicago Sports + Entertainment Partners)
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Painless Podcast episode 40:Jeannie Goldstein & Scott Kirkpatrick (Partners, Chicago Sports + Entertainment Partners)Jeannie and Scott share their stories of breaking into sports marketing, how they came together to create their own agency and how they became experts on Olympic and Paralympic athletes, through five olympic games - all on Episode 40…
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Epic battle between Curry and Irving leads to us speaking more about the PG position. Got Trav and Big Shot on the line with MJ and we discuss. Tune in.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Big Shot and MJ go in for a quick 5 minutes on why we felt Trae Young played a perfect game against Kansas.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Ep 39: Steve Buzby (Revel Marketing)
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Painless Podcast episode 39:Steve Buzby (CEO, Revel Marketing)Steve Buzby is passionate about sports and event partnerships. Not just selling sponsorships, but finding true partners. Not just getting meetings, but getting the right ones so they become great connections.Hear Steve’s story, including how he struck out on his own, and then about a yea…
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First Podcast of the Year on MLK day. We decided to bring our own topic to the table. Rock with us one time. For more of our blogs and podcasts, visit www.94feetoflife.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/94feet/support
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Ep 38: "Skinny" Sheahan & Jen Kramer (Special Olympics Chicago & Polar Plunge)
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Painless Podcast episode 38:Jim “Skinny” Sheahan & Jen Kramer (Special Olympics Chicago)Skinny Sheahan and Jen Kramer have both played key roles with numerous successful events around Chicago – the Marathon, Taste of Chicago, Navy Pier/McCormick Place, and many more.Hear some of their stories including how they both become so involved with Special …
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Exclusive interview with Legend Lenny Cooke as we discuss hoops, his story in detail, thoughts on today’s generation, and what’s going on in his life today. MUST LISTEN! We had the 5 guard offense in full effect with Trav, Big Shot WorldWideLes, MJ, and Jay Hamm. Dope convo man...Don’t forget to check us out on www.94feetoflife.com Basketball for t…
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We are nothing more than humble guys who like to talk hoops. Every now and then, we get into debates where it becomes something a little more. MJ and Trav breaks down why we do this and reintroduces 94 Feet of Life. Check us out at www.94feetoflife.com Basketball for the People...by the people.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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THE FADEAWAY Ep 11 - Ed Molitor ("Athletics of Business" & CEO, The Molitor Group)
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The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 11Ed Molitor, CEO, The Molitor Group Throughout his professional career, the words “coaching” and “leadership” have been synonymous with the positions Ed Molitor has held. Growing up in Chicago’s north suburbs, Ed played basketball at Palatine High School for his father, coaching legend Ed Mo…
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94 Feet explains why a democratic approach to the offensive systems in the NBA could possibly lead to the increase of ridicule for guys who dominate and stop the ball. Tune in and let us break it down. Check out the website at www.94feetoflife.com Basketball for the People...By the people! Sponsored by Ball U Academy and Hamms Cookies.--- Support t…
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