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Esports B.O.O.M. gives you your weekly dose of esports business news. Hosted by industry player Maurice Eisenmann.
The Sports Media Backhaul takes you into the most interesting parts of sports, media, technology, and culture. Hosted by sports media expert Dr. Galen Clavio, the Backhaul includes everything from 5-minute podcasts discussing interesting sports media stories to hour-long interviews with industry leaders and researchers. Send us questions at @doctorgc on Twitter!
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Episode 42: Twitch & YouTube sign broadcasting deals & NBA 2K goes to ESPN w/ Andy Steig of SU2C
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This week, Maurice is joined by Andy Steig, Influencers & Gaming Community Director at Stand Up To Cancer, to talk about YouTube & Twitch signing exclusive broadcasting deals, Twitch revealing a dedicated esports section, and much more! They also go over how SU2C is using to spread their message and raise money to combat cance! Be sure to follow An…
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Episode 41: A deep dive into the Metaverse
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In this episode Maurice those a deep dive into the Metaverse, the future of interactive media and Silicon Valley's newest obsession. Maurice gives an intro to the concept of the Metaverse and talks about the three main players trying to create the world's first true Metaverse. The Notes: Gene Park 's Article on The MetaVerse Matthew Ball's Article …
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19. The NBA in flux, Lyon threats, and Dish vs ESPN
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Rapid changes are happening in the sports world as leagues and networks grapple with the idea of how to handle coming back from COVID-19...or not coming back, as the case may be. In this episode of the Sports Media Backhaul, I touch on the NBA potentially Force Majeuring their season out of existence, the Dish Network trying to mess with the ESPN b…
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Episode 40: Faze raises $40M, BMW races into esports & the future of livestreaming w/ Mo Hallaba of StatsHelix
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This week, Maurice is joined by Mo Hallaba, COO at StatsHelix, to talk about Faze raising $40 Million, BMW racing into esports with global partnerships and much more! They also go over how StatsHelix Is revolutionizing the way we consume livestreamed media! Be sure to follow Mo on Twitter @ElectronicMo and StatsHelix @StatsHelix! The Facts Esports …
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18. Listener Questions - Upgraded Radio Calls, eSports, and more
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On this question-driven episode of the Backhaul, I tackle some queries from the folks on Twitter, including: - What do I think of "enhanced" radio broadcasts with interviews interspersed - Will eSports capitalize on the quarantine? - What would College Hoops 2k8 look like in 2020?By Galen Clavio
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Episode 39: WE ARE BACK! COVID's effect on esports & partnerships in esports w/ Chris Mann of Dignitas
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This week, Maurice is joined by Chris Mann, VP of Partnerships at Dignitas, to talk about COVID's effect on esports, NASCAR breaking esports records with Iracing and much more! They also go over the do's and don't of partnerships in esports! Be sure to follow Chrison Twitter @MannimalNJ! The Facts Esports B.O.O.M. is produced by Maurice Eisenmann. …
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17. Quarantine Updates with Jacqueline Coleman
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Talking on the podcast today with Jacqueline Coleman (@historyandwine) about how quarantine life in Miami is going, the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant and hospitality industries, and fielding some questions from the audience about the long-term impacts of this situation on how people interact and conduct their daily lives.…
Zach Osterman of the Indy Star joins me to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on college basketball, the response by the NCAA, and what a sports writer does when there's no sports to cover.By Galen Clavio
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15. Peloton, NFL on Fridays, Cable TV Networks, and SI in the Future
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New Sports Media Backhaul --- an all-reader question version! We tackle the question of what SI will look like in three years, whether Barstool would work as a Cable TV network, whether the NFL's Thursday Night game would actually work better on Fridays, and the dumb social media outrage over the Peloton ad.…
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14. The Maven, SI, and Sports Journalism's Messy Digital Existence
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Galen brings longtime podcast partner Brian Moritz onto the Sports Media Backhaul for the first time, as we discuss the mess around SI's Maven site for USC, their reporting about Clay Helton's job, SI's national writer denouncing an SI-enabled announcement, and how to parse the entire situation from the perspective of sports journalism, social medi…
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13. FOX, The NFL and MLB, plus the UEFA-CBS Deal
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On this episode I tackle a question about FOX Sports's decision to put Joe Buck on a midseason NFL game instead of an ALCS game and what that says about both sports. I also chat a bit about attendance in relation to the MLS Cup, and give some thoughts on the surprise winning bid from CBS and Univision on the UEFA Champions League.…
An impromptu podcast about breakfast, science, and coffee, featuring Katie and DoctorGC, and a lengthy and fascinating cameo by our food delivery specialist. It’s noisy because it’s a live recording.By Galen Clavio
After a few months hiatus, the Backhaul has returned! Today we talk about the changes in media technology from 20 years ago and what it means for sports, media, and fans.By Galen Clavio
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11. Fourth of July Mailbag Special - Which Means Lots of Cooking Questions?
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Special mailbag edition of the Backhaul, as we discuss Amazon's lack of sports media investment (so far), whether hamburgers should be banned from the grill, the best dishes that young cooks should master, and whether Bloomington's Kirkwood Avenue should become a pedestrian walkway.By Galen Clavio
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10. NBA Free Agency, Will KD Find Love, and Analytics Won Again
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Back after a week's hiatus, the Sports Media Backhaul tackles the "opening day" of free agency, focusing primarily on yesterday's signing announcements, their implications for the league in terms of competitive balance, and why smart teams are winning the league right now. We also talk about the Kevin Durant piece in The Undefeated, what KD's move …
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9. NBA Draft Preview, NBA Countdown issues, and FOX's soccer coverage with Greg Gottfried
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We're back with another Backhaul, talking sports media issues. Greg Gottfried joins once again as we tackle the NBA Draft and the content/hype lead-in to the draft, whether this is actually a boring draft, and how the information flow gets handled. We then turn our attention to the drama emanating from NBA Countdown, including the potential end of …
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8. Open Records Requests and College Basketball Scandals with Stadium's Andy Wittry
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We talk about sports journalism, open records requests, and the public appetite for college basketball scandal stories with Andy Wittry, sports reporter for Stadium. Lots of interesting stuff in this one about the process of acquiring open records, how they fit into sports journalism, how surprising it is (or isn't) that Will Wade and Sean Miller a…
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7. The End of the Warriors and NFL Domination with Courtney Cronin
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ESPN's Courtney Cronin hops on the Backhaul as our special Friday guest, as we talk about the aftermath of the NBA Finals and the media coverage of both the Golden State Warriors and the end of their dynasty. We then shift our attention to the NFL and its continued popularity in TV ratings and among fans, and why its success continues to outstrip t…
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6. Not Everything Deserves a 15 Yard Penalty
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On this edition of the Backhaul, we tackle the mini-controversy that erupted among sports media Twitter circles after the US Women's National Team's 13-0 thrashing of Thailand in the group stage, why the celebrations weren't a big deal --- and what would have happened if it had been the men's team doing the celebrating.…
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5. The Fountain of Narrative that was Game 5
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Lots and lots of NBA-related sports media content came out of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and Greg Gottfried is here to help me break it all down. We talk about the messaging around Kevin Durant's injury and why it was problematic, the post-game blame game reaction to the injury, the weird attempts by some to shield Raptors fans, and the New York Dai…
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4. Questions - Sports Media Versatility, IU Football, and YouTube Revisited
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On an all-questions session of the Sports Media Backhaul, I tackle an IU football question, chat a bit more about the idea of YouTube-as-social-network, and then answer a question about who's got the most versatility in sports media today. Happy Weekend, everyone.By Galen Clavio
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3. The Russillo Effect, YouTube's Status, and Twitter Dogpiles with Greg Gottfried
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Professional Sports Media Connoisseur Greg Gottfried joins the podcast for a spirited discussion about Ryen Russillo's podcast renaissance and the effect he's had on the Bill Simmons Podcast. We then talk at length about YouTube and whether or not it's a social network, and come to neither a useful nor logical conclusion. We then finish up by talki…
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2. What the Big Ten's choice of commissioner tells us
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On this edition of the Backhaul, I talk about the Big Ten Conference's hire of Kevin Warren as its new commissioner, and what it means for the conference's vision of the future. Many people thought the conference would go with a seasoned media business veteran, but instead they went with a seasoned professional sports business veteran. Is there a c…
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1. ESPN's Teen Stream, Katie Nolan, and Welcome to the Podcast
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Episode 38: mobile, esports' most underrated category w/ Jeff Chau of GameGether
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This week, Maurice is joined Jeff Chau, Founder and CEO of GameGether and former Head of Mobile for Immortals, to talk about the launch of the Clash Royale League, esports being part of the Asia Games (where Jeff is on-air talent) and much more! They also go over Jeff's newest venture, GameGether, and what is necessary for mobile esports to grow in…
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Episode 37: OWL expands & NFL grows Madden esports w/ Shay Butler of Team Envy
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This week, Maurice is joined by Shay Butler of Team Envy & The Dallas Fuel to talk about the OWL getting two new teams, EA and the NFL announcing their plans for Madden Esport in 2019, Mesut Ozil starting an esports team and much more! They also go over Shay's first year in esports and Team Envy's great plans for the future! Be sure to follow Shay …
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Episode 36: Super Pod with Nathan Lindberg (Twitch) & Chris Mann (NRG Esports)
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This week, the dynamic duo, Nathan Lindberg from Twitch and Chris Mann from NRG Esports join Maurice, to talk about the Olympic Esports Forum, The US Army esports tournament, TSM & Immortals getting new investments and much more! They also go over which esports player is the most marketable. With a duo like this, the episode is a must listen! Be su…
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Episode 35: OWL goes ESPN & New Sports with Esports Legend Slasher
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This week, Maurice is joined by Esports legend Rod Breslau, better known as Slasher, to talk about the OWL’s partnership with ESPN, Tobias Sherman's article on New Sports, Fortnite continuing their Summer Skirmish tournaments, and much more! They also go over Slasher’s esports story. Simply said, when Slasher talks you listen! This episode is a mus…
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Bonus Episode: NBA 2K League & Content Creation with Jeff Eisenband
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With the NBA 2K League just finishing their 3rd tournament, Maurice is joined by Jeff Eisenband of the Postgame to discuss the NBA 2K League, content creation and the intersection between traditional sports media and esports media! Jeff also shares some of his best practices for content creation in the digital world. If you are interested in digita…
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Episode 34: Tencent's WeGame goes international with Chris Blivin of Lagardère
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This week, Maurice is joined by Chris Blivin of Lagardère Sports! They talk about expanding their WeGame platform internationally, the announcement of the CSPPA, Goldman Sachs’ new esports report and much more! They also go over Chris’s work in the industry and how his company is bridging the gap between traditional sports and esports. You can foll…
