Best Redbirds Podcasts (2024)

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On the ground at the IMG x RedBird Summit 57:58

2h ago57:58

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Leaders' Editorial Director James Emmett popped his wellies on and headed down to Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire this week to join an exclusive gathering of sports, media and entertainment leaders at the IMG x RedBird Summit. 'Raising the Game' was the theme of the event, and much of the conference content was future-focused, aimed at identifying, i…

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Convergence: Pete Oliver, CEO Growth Markets, DAZN 34:37

3h ago34:37

34:37

Welcome to Convergence - a mini-series from the Leaders Sport Business Podcast about the launch of new verticals within an existing sports business. It's a show about strategy, growth, and fitting new products to meet audience demand. In this series we'll be looking at sports media, betting, gamification, collectibles, merchandising and more - and …

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Live from Japan: A Day at the Hanshin Tigers 59:20

31m ago59:20

59:20

It's time to check off an item on the top of the bucket list! Join as we attend our first-ever baseball game in Japan and enjoy the wild atmosphere of a Hanshin Tigers game. Masa Shintani, Hanshin Tigers Fan, Executive Director, Ecologic Japan Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.n…

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10 /question Challenge 1:32:42

16h ago1:32:42

1:32:42

In this episode we do something we’ve never done: interview each other. We chose ten random questions to ask one another with neither of us having any indication as to what the questions would be before recording. This is a fun one that goes off on some tangents and includes a challenge we hope Daniel Vaughn takes us up on!…

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Convergence: Sam Sadi, LiveScore CEO 47:28

2d ago47:28

47:28

Welcome to Convergence - a mini-series from the Leaders Sport Business Podcast about the launch of new verticals within an existing sports business. It's a show about strategy, growth, and fitting new products to meet audience demand. In this series we'll be looking at sports media, betting, gamification, collectibles, merchandising and more - and …

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Myrtle Beach Pelicans 50:54

9d ago50:54

50:54

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans embrace the beachy vibe of their hometown with a nickname that spans a quarter century. Guests this week include: Sam Weiderhaft, Broadcaster, @sam_weiderhaft Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_sim…

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Will's Fifth Quarter Special Episode 80 Chicago Bears 2024 Season Preview Edition 31:25

10d ago31:25

31:25

The eightieth episode of Will's Fifth Quarter Special features the host Will Farlow and a guest appearance by 670 the Score Chicago Bears reporter Mark Grote. The first segment features the original segment Will’s Weekly Sports Quote where we take the average sports interview quote, and dissect the meaning in between the words. The second segment f…

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Rocky Mountain Vibes 49:16

10d ago49:16

49:16

The Rocky Mountain VIbes name and their anthropomorphic s'more logo are so well established, it's hard to imagine that they almost never came to be. The origin story of the Vibes is fraught with peril. Guests include: Hudson Ridley, Broadcaster, @Hudson_Ridley Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitte…

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Uefa’s Guy-Laurent Epstein on the Champions League revamp and innovation in football 33:04

16d ago33:04

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Leaders' Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan hit the studio again for a wander through the sports industry stories of the week. On the eve of the Uefa Champions League draw, they’re joined by Uefa Marketing Director Guy-Laurent Epstein to help explain the revamped competition format and the reasons behind the changes.…

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Baseballpalooza Ride-Along 2024 59:51

17d ago59:51

59:51

Join the biggest Baseballpalooza ever as 11 guys hurtled across Pennsylvania for the 2024 edition of this annual road trip. Listen as newbies to the state discover Wawa for the first time, marvel at hilariously rude waitresses, and hold on to your hats for the ups and downs of an expanded dollar game. Guests include: Fish, Pearlman, Scott, Steve, d…

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MLB, the PGA Playoffs, the NFL and the NCAA 47:48

18d ago47:48

47:48

Baseball nearing the playoffs, the PGA starting the playoffs the NFL getting started and a look at the NCAA including coaching changes and the new playoff system. Plus a special announcement.By Donald Glenn

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Leaders in Focus: Marina Storti, CEO, WTA Ventures 42:21

24d ago42:21

42:21

Marina Storti has spent over 20 years in the sports industry delivering strategies to accelerate commercial growth, engage diverse fans and impact positive change. And she’s been bringing all of that experience and expertise to her new role as CEO of WTA Ventures – the commercial arm of the WTA – having previously earned her sporting stripes at Sky…

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Oakland Ballers 1:00:49

24d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

The independent Oakland Ballers are as much a baseball team as they are a cultural movement. This episode of Baseball By Design addresses the Ballers brand, as well as the larger goings on of sports fandom in Oakland. Guests include: Bryan Carmel, Oakland Ballers Dustin O. Canolin, designer, dustinocanalin.com Jorge Leon, Oakland 68s Dan Simon, Stu…

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Paris 2024 reflections: sponsor creep, broadcast highlights and the road ahead for LA 36:26

1M ago36:26

36:26

Leaders' Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan gather their thoughts and reflect on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. They discuss the broadcast coverage and tone, for the BBC, Discovery and NBC in particular; sponsor creep in the wake of LVMH and Samsung’s activity in Paris; the visual spectacle and the power of the still …

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Tennessee Smokies 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

The Double-A Tennessee Smokies are playing their last season in Kodak, Tennessee, before returning to their original home of Knoxville next season. A new ballpark will bring an updated brand, but it won't stray far from their existing identity, which plays off their parent club, the Chicago Cubs. Guests include: Chris Allen, Boyd Sports LLC, Tennes…

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Episode 11: Healing PANDAS and PANS: Insights and Hope with Dr. Scott Antoine 1:17:44

1M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

In this insightful episode of Healarious, hosts Theresa Benson and Amy Redbird dive deep into the world of PANDAS and PANS with Dr. Scott Antoine, D.O., ABOIM, IFMCP, from the Center for Fully Functional Medicine. Dr. Antoine shares his extensive knowledge on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with infections, detailing the …

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Holly Springs Salamanders 40:10

1M ago40:10

40:10

The Holly Springs Salamanders are named for an abundant amphibian in the home state of North Carolina. On this episode: Skye Dillon, www.skyedesignstudios.com Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy, Twitter @rangeramy Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Twitter @Count2Ba…

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Quad Cities River Bandits 53:09

2M ago53:09

53:09

The Quad Cities River Bandits pay tribute to the mightiest river in North America and the adorable, creative pests that live along it. Guests include: Dave Heller, Main Street Baseball, Owner of the Quad Cities River Bandits Ken Carroll, Kirkwood Community College Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball B…

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Leaders in Focus: Claire Nelson, Managing Director, Netball Super League 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

Claire Nelson is in the midst of overseeing the relaunch of Netball Super League. As Managing Director, she’s plotting a 10-year path to professionalisation for the newly-restructured eight-team league and intent on growing the sport around the UK. On this edition of Leaders in Focus, she shares those plans; her approach to breaking the bad news to…

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Does BBQ still excite us? A discussion on our BBQ journey 42:46

2M ago42:46

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We’ve been asked what excites us to keep exploring barbecue after all these years. It’s not a simple question to answer because it’s evolved during our over decade long obsessions with barbecue. In this episode we go a bit down the rabbit hole of trying to explain what originally excited us, what interests us today, and how that has changed through…

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The Olympic Games: hospitality, sponsorship, logistics and politics at Paris 2024 40:12

2M ago40:12

40:12

Leaders' Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan are reunited for a chinwag about the global business of sport. They reflect on the summer of sport and hospitality so far - from Wimbledon to the British Grand Prix - and consider the latest state of play at the NBA, as its new media deal nears completion, and the health of…

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Memphis Redbirds 59:10

2M ago59:10

59:10

The Triple-A Memphis Redbirds have an identity that is closely tied to their Major League parent club, but is still distinctly their own. A neon theme in the brand pays tribute to the city's historic Beale Street. Guests include: Alex Coil, Redbirds broadcaster, Twitter @alex_coil Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Me…

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Athlete executives: Indy 500 champion Helio Castroneves and Premier Lacrosse League President Paul Rabil 0:22

2M ago0:22

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Leaders’ Content Director David Cushnan rattles through the big stories of the sports industry week - media rights updates from the NBA and Ligue 1, and the IOC-Saudi deal for the Olympic Esports Games - before two more conversations recorded at last month’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. He was joined by two athletes transition…

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Imperfect Ten 47:23

2M ago47:23

47:23

In this episode, hosts Amy Redbird and Theresa Benson dive into the The Irreverent Trust Guide by Elizabeth Kupferman, known for her insightful and humorous Instagram account @advancedbitches. They explore the "fawn trauma response" from Pete Walker's Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, detailing how extreme people-pleasing serves as a surviv…

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Carolina Mudcats 57:36

2M ago57:36

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The Carolina Mudcats name and logo has been part of the history of two franchises, but its future beyond 2025 is in doubt. This episode features a live appearance from the Mudcats ballpark, with checkins from Curved Brim Media's newest member the Minor League Nerd and a couple of Baseball By Design regulars. Guests include: Curved Brim Media Meetup…

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Sports news from pro football, baseball, basketball and college as well. 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

After a longer than expected break I am back, talking about new rules in the NFL, Bronny James, The current state of baseball, NIL and the Transfer porta in the NCAA, with some special focus on the St Louis Cardinals and the Fighting Illini of the University of Illinois.By Donald Glenn

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The athlete takeover: Arsenal and England’s Alessia Russo and free solo climber Alex Honnold 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

Leaders' Content Director David Cushnan is back with the stories of the sports industry week, while Editorial Director James Emmett chips in with two more conversations from last month’s Cannes International Festival of Creativity. England and Arsenal footballer Alessia Russo was first to drop in to the Sport Beach, hosted by Stagwell, for a chat a…

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Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic 47:10

2M ago47:10

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Minor League Baseball has gotten a flurry of attention the national media as team rebrands have gone viral on social media. Tess DeMeyer, staff editor for The Athletic, who authored an article that was published online in The Athletic and in print in The New York Times, joins the podcast to talk about what she learned in her extensive research for …

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Episode 9: Does Your Medicine End in "pam"? with Dr. Jennifer Leigh, Psy.D. 1:29:26

2M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

In this eye-opening episode of the "Healarious" podcast, hosts Theresa Benson and Amy Redbird dive into the complex world of benzodiazepine withdrawal with special guest Dr. Jennifer Leigh, known in the benzo community as Dr. Jen. They explore the severe physical and mental health challenges associated with benzo withdrawal, share personal experien…

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Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators 39:04

2M ago39:04

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The collegiate summer level Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators turned a community mascot that dates back nearly half a century into an identity for a brand-new baseball team. The Mardi Gras-themed alligator doubles as a symbol of the town and a logo for the team. Guests include: Aaron Castete, Marketing and Communications Manager, Lake Charles Gumbeaux G…

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Leaders in Focus: Sally Bolton, CEO, Wimbledon – The All England Lawn Tennis Club 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

Recorded at The All England Lawn Tennis Club on the eve of the 2024 Championships, Sally Bolton discusses life as Wimbledon's CEO. In a wide-ranging conversation on Leaders in Focus, in partnership with IMG, she reflects on the varying leadership styles required to manage a two-week Grand Slam, a thriving year-round club and relations with a host o…

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The Cannes CMO conversations: Why a B2B brand is going on Manchester United's shirts and how to tell better stories through sport. 28:28

3M ago28:28

28:28

Leaders' Content Director David Cushnan brings you the stories of the sports industry week, while Editorial Director James Emmett brings you a couple of heavyweight brand CMO conversations from last week's Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. At the Sport Beach, hosted by Stagwell, he sat down with Don McGuire, CMO of Qualcomm, a B2B …

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Somerset Patriots (and the Jersey Diners) 58:34

3M ago58:34

58:34

The Double-A Somerset Patriots have a serious, patriotic brand that befits their new affiliation with the New York Yankees. But their whimsical Jersey Diners alternate brand took the minor world by storm this offseason. This episode features both identities! Guests include: Dave Marek, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Somerset Patriots, Twitter …

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Episode 8: Sourdough and Self-Care 45:45

3M ago45:45

45:45

Join hosts Theresa Benson and Amy Redbird on this episode of "Healarious," where laughter meets deep healing. Explore a lighthearted yet profound conversation about food addiction, the power of self-care, and the journey through trauma recovery. Discover the insights from Elizabeth Kupferman's "The Irreverent Trust Guide," alongside references to r…

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Colour and creativity from Cannes; focused networking in Chiswick Park 30:40

3M ago30:40

30:40

Leaders' Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan are out and about, sharing their sports industry week. James is in Cannes, taking in the beaches, making note of the activations and soaking up the vibes at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - and asking what sport is doing there, who it wants to meet, w…

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