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KWIZCAST is your all-access pass into the world of live sports and entertainment production. Industry veteran Greg Kwizak hosts in-depth conversations with fellow leaders in the field who work with some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment. Learn what drives these talented people and how they achieved success in some of the coolest jobs in the biz! Whether you just love live events, are currently in the business or aspire to be one day, KWIZCAST takes you backstage into this cha ...
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The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about the business and promotional aspects of Minor League sports. Each episode Rob Sternberg brings nearly a decade of industry experience to the table and chats with a guest who has either worked in a Minor League Front Office, or played or performed on the Minor League stage.
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Ballpark Chef Ryan Curry grills the Minor Side on Food and Beverage Operations in Sports Stadiums, Viral Food Items, Third Party Concession Vendors, and more!
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A classically trained chef, Ryan Curry spent over a decade in stadium kitchens as an executive chef for Spectra Foods at Raley Field with the Sacramento River Cats and at Isotpes park with the Albuquerque Isotopes. In Albuquerque, Ryan created two viral sensation concession items including the Tumbleweed Burger which VenuesNow trade publication nam…
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Mark Zaiger lands on The Minor Side to talk MiLB Playoff Ticket Sales, Fundraiser Tickets, Northwest Arkansas stories, Weird Museums in NYC, plus much more!
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Mark Zaiger lands on The Minor Side to talk about MiLB Sales Strategies including when to put Playoff Tickets On Sale and Group Fundraiser Tickets plus much more, including career path to becoming Sales Director for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Double-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversation…
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Scott O'Neil - CEO, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
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Scott O’Neil is one of the most respected, connected, and dynamic executives in the sports and entertainment industry. He has more than 25 years of experience leading NBA, NHL, and NFL organizations. In this episode Scott reflects on his roles and responsibilities as CEO at HBSE, supporting & investing in key societal initiatives, how to build a su…
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Brittany Summitt's portfolio includes music festivals and marquee sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and NHL Draft. As a freelancer, Brittany’s lifestyle allows her to feed her passion for travel and explore opportunities with a variety of creative agencies, teams, brands, and leagues. In this episode Brittany describes how to be a …
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Patrick Abell - Video Engineer & Roadie, Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Patrick Abell is a Video Engineer and Roadie for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd. In this episode Patrick shares stories from life on the road with the legendary rockers, what a typical day looks like for a roadie, unwritten rules on the tour bus, working the festival circuit in Europe and more. --- Follow: @kwizcast…
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As the Chief Executive Officer of the WNBA’s New York Liberty, Keia Clarke oversees everything from strategic planning and business operations to ticket sales and revenue. In this episode, Keia discusses her career trajectory, organizational and societal changes in the WNBA, growing the fan base while moving venues, maintaining a work/life balance,…
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Adam Pantozzi - Photographer (Sports & Entertainment)
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Adam Pantozzi is a renowned sports and entertainment photographer whose portfolio ranges from the Grammys to the Los Angeles Lakers and includes high profile concerts from MSG to the Staples Center. In this episode Adam reflects on photographing celebs, the challenges of concert photography, his process for shooting an NBA game, the evolving impact…
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Frenchy - TV Host & Creative Entrepreneur
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Frenchy is a TV Host, Creative Entrepreneur and 3x NBA All-Star Personality. He's brought his charm and charisma as a host to the Harlem Globetrotters, NBA All-Star Weekend, the Grammys & VMA red carpets, and has appeared in national TV commercials for globally recognized brands. In this episode, Frenchy talks about embracing the mic, his early day…
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Christina Mixon - Founder and Managing Director, Mixon Digital
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Christina Mixon is the Founder and Managing Director of Mixon Digital. Mixon Digital provides the hardware and software at sports venues around the world that generates player and team stats to help fans better understand and visualize sports performance data. In this episode Christina reflects on her career origins, how stats and data analytics im…
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Kenny Albert - Sports Broadcaster (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB)
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Kenny Albert is the only current play-by-play broadcaster who calls all four major professional sports (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB). He has also appeared behind the mic at six Olympic Games. In this jam-packed episode, Kenny reflects on his early beginnings, honing his craft, juggling multiple sports, memorable highlights, travel pranks, player pronunciati…
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Cory Miller - Director of Event Presentation, Dallas Cowboys
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Cory Miller is the Director of Event Presentation for the Dallas Cowboys. He enters his 17th season with the 5X Super Bowl champions and oversees the entire game day experience at AT&T Stadium. In this episode, Cory reflects on his college education at Texas A&M, how he got into the sports world, the game day prep process, his roots as a DJ, tellin…
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Michelle McComas - Senior Director of Entertainment & Events, Chicago Bulls
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Michelle McComas is the Senior Director of Entertainment & Events for the Chicago Bulls. She is an Emmy-Award winning powerhouse in the world of live sports and entertainment production who lives by the mantra: “it’s never enough to just check the box.” In this episode Michelle reflects on her proud roots as a professional dancer, the transition fr…
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Brooklyn Boyars - Senior Producer, Pro Sports & Live Events
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Brooklyn Boyars has worked for the LA Kings & AEG Sports, the Los Angeles Angels, Anaheim Ducks, and LA Galaxy. She is a well-established senior producer with 20 years of experience in the pro-sports and live event industries, specializing in Event Presentation. She has accumulated five championship rings with three of those teams. In this episode …
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Chris Kuroda is the longtime lighting designer for Phish. He is a premier lighting and production designer who, in addition to his work with Phish, has worked with A-List touring acts worldwide, including Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, as well as on large scale festival environments and in professional sports. In the inaugural episode of KWIZCAST…
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KWIZCAST is your weekly all-access pass into the world of live sports and entertainment production. Industry veteran Greg Kwizak hosts in-depth conversations with fellow leaders in the field who work with some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment. Learn what drives these talented people and how they achieved success in some of the cool…
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Taylor Edmonds joins The Minor Side to talk Chiefs Super Bowl Preview, Going from MiLB Intern to Gorilla Sports Properties GM, Kansas City Sports Radio, and more!
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Taylor Edmonds joins The Minor Side (of Life) to talk about his hometown Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and career notes including going from MiLB Intern with the Omaha Storm Chasers to GM of Gorilla Sports Properties. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about the business and promotional aspect of Minor League Sports. Host Rob Sternber…
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Talk includes MiLB Structural Changes, Brett's Last Days in Huntsville, Mets get Lindor & More!
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Brett Pollock joins Rob Sternberg back in The Minor Side and the two discuss topics of the day. The discussion picks up with Brett's new podcast venture and flows through to the structural changes within the Minor League Baseball system and how to deal with the current scheduling challenges. The New York Mets trade involving All-Star Shortstop Fran…
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Veteran MiLB Broadcaster Brett Pollock reflects on a multifaceted 19 year run on The Minor Side
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"LOST EPISODE" For 19 seasons, Brett Pollock juggled a variety of responsibilities for a number of Minor League teams in order to hone his craft as a baseball broadcaster. The Philadelphia native forged memories along the way that will last a lifetime, and Brett shares some inside this episode. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations a…
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MiLB Vet Lane Adams discusses MiLB Free Agency, Travel, D-1 Basketball on The Minor Side
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"LOST EPISODE" A two-sport athlete in High School, Lane Adams spurned an offer to play D-1 Basketball in 2009 when he was drafted in the 13th Round by the KC Royals. An 11 Year MiLB veteran that has seen all aspects of the Minor Side, he made his MLB debut with the Royals 2014 and played 111 games with Atlanta between 2017-18. The Minor Side of Lif…
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Oregon St Head Coach Mitch Canham talks Playing and Coaching on The Minor Side
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A former 57th Overall MLB Draft Pick, Mitch Canham rose 3 levels in 3 three years as a manager in the Seattle Mariners organization. Mid way through the 2019 season, Canham returned to his Alma Mater Oregon State as a head coach for the program where he won back-to-back College World Series in 2006 & 2007. Mitch talks his move to college ranks and …
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Kaylee Swanson talks major league relationships on The Minor Side
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From Tim Tebow, to Women in Sports, to Sales tactics and retention, Kaylee Swanson weighs reflects on her 10+ years in Minor League Sports and first with the Baltimore Orioles, and has been building relationships since she stepped foot in MiLB. Now a consummate sales professional, her travels included 7 leagues, 2 sports, and 2 continents and led h…
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NBA Exec Geoff Brown talks The Minor Side with Rob Sternberg
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Geoff Brown spent 19 years in MiLB and is best known as the 1st GM of the Lakewood BlueClaws where his club led the league in attendance nearly every season. He made the jump to CMO of Rutgers Athletics during their move to the Big Ten conference and is now Sr. Director at the NBA’s TMBO. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about t…
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Anthony Seratelli Films and Plays on the Minor Side
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From college walk-on to a 10 year pro baseball career, Anthony Seratelli climbed the ranks of MiLB and finished his career with a season in Japan. While playing, his film making hobby transformed into his new career, head of Jersey Filmmaker. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about the business and promotional aspect of Minor Lea…
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Brian Radle reflects on The Minor Side
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On his first sports job interview Brian Radle said he’d one day like to be a GM. He did so ten years later. But after award winning innovations at his last MiLB stop and a new stadium on the way, new ownership did not have Brian in their plans. He now leads the corporate sales efforts at his hometown Philadelphia Wings of the NLL. The Minor Side of…
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After growing up working for the Binghamton Mets, Connor Gates now runs the Game Night Presentation for the AHL’s Binghamton Devils. After spending time in all aspects of the B-Mets Operation, Connor’s tenure ended after Year 1 of new ownership. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about the business and promotional aspect of Minor …
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The Minor Side’s Rob Sternberg hosts an introspective look at his own beginnings in the minor league sports industry from failed first attempt at the annual PBEO Job Fair, to intern in Northwest Arkansas, to finally full-time with the Binghamton Mets. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about the business and promotional aspect of …
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The Famous San Diego Chicken is a Mascot Icon who's traveled the world and made thousands of appearances at both Major and Minor League Stadiums for over 40 years. The Minor Side of Life features candid conversations about the business and promotional aspect of Minor League Sports. Host Rob Sternberg brings nearly a decade of experience to the tabl…
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Todd Parney Parnell is on The Minor Side of Life with Rob Sternberg
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Todd Parnell - "Parney" as he is known in the industry - is as synonymous with colorful Minor League Baseball promotions as he is with his colorful "Parney Pants". And wrapped up an outlandish attire is man that has accumulated success at each stop in a 31 year Minor League Baseball career. "Parney" may have not been his first boss Chuck Domino's f…
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Gary Green Joins The Minor Side of Life with Rob Sternberg
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In less than ten years Gary Green has become a renaissance man of minor league sports, and he stops by The Minor Side to talk about the ins and outs of how and why he has acquired parts of three Minor League Baseball teams, Baseball America and a USL Soccer team. From his initial dealings with Lou DiBella in investing in, and then moving the Richmo…
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