This is The Big Stage, where host Adam Sansiveri, Bernstein Managing Director and Co-lead of Sports & Entertainment, along with Bernstein advisors, will talk to the biggest names in pop culture, sports, and the arts about their lives and legacies. We offer behind-the-scenes insights into how ambitious and successful individuals make investments, manage multiple business and social ventures, and give back to their communities. Tune in to find out how these esteemed athletes, artists, and ente ...
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I BE BALLIN aims to provide insightful conversations & interviews about the latest in the NBA, WNBA & basketball world. Find unique hoops content & debates every episode! I'm Ashley, the host of the I BE BALLIN BASKETBALL SHOW! I started this show because I love talking & watching basketball with others. I am shy but if I'm talking about basketball, I open up. I Be Ballin Facebook/ 10460… Linktree https://linktr.ee/ashleyibeballin Distrokid https://hyperfollow.com/ashleyibeballin Tiktok: www ...
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🔋2024 BIG3 BASKETBALL FINALE RECAP! BIG ENERGY #icecube #big3 #basketball #big3basketball #bivouac
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Recap of the Big3 Celebrity Game, All Star Game & Championship Game! Topics include Ice Cube, Flau'jae, The Professor, Gillie Da Kid, Mike Beasley, Corey Brewer, celebrities, NBA players & Olympics 3x3! Like, comment & subscribe! #Big3 #garypayton #icecube #ROTY #rookieoftheyear #mostimprovedplayer #coachoftheyear #IsaiahAustin #trashtalker #trasht…
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🥇PARIS OLYMPICS RECAP🏅🏆 #olympics #usabasketball #parisolympics2024 #simonebiles #stephencurry #sports
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2024 Paris Olympics Spirited Reactions with me, Will, & Jon! Golden Conversations on different Olympic sports we watched, Mens & Womens USA basketball, 3on3, Simone Biles, Gymnastics, Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Track and field, & more! Like, comment & subscribe for more! Share your favorite Olympic sports with us! Visit @roadtowilliam on …
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😱FRESH MOVIE REVIEW: A HOOD CINEMA!🎥 #samuelljackson #fyp #blackcinema #blackculture #90smovies #90s
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FRESH movie review with me & William. Discussed characters, favorite scenes, acting, film themes, cinematography, directing & fresh takeaways. Fresh (Sean Nelson) is a 12-year-old drug dealer who finds himself trapped in a web of poverty, corruption and racial tension in Brooklyn, New York. When his drug-addict sister Nichole (N'Bushe Wright) start…
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⚡️SUE BIRD: IN THE CLUTCH Recap🏆 #suebird #uconn #seattlestorm #stormnation #womensbasketball #wnba
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Recapped Sue Bird: In The Clutch Netlfix documentary with Will! The film is on Sue Bird's journey, WNBA, identity, social justice & retirement. Follows her basketball career: Christ the King, Uconn, Seattle Storm Olympics & Overseas. Bird is a 4x WNBA champion, 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x FIBA World Champ, 5x Euroleague Champion & 13x WNBA Allstar…
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😳 2024 NBA Free Agency Winners & Losers😵💫 #nbafreeagency #nba #nba2024 #nbanews #nbapredictions
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In this episode, me & Kyle discuss 2024 NBA Free Agency winners & losers! We gave grades for teams such as the 76ers, Mavs, Kings, Spurs, Knicks, OKC, Clippers, GSW & more! Plus, we recapped the Bucks off-season! Like, comment, share & don’t forget to subscribe! EXPLORE: @RCTalkinIowaHawkeyesAndMore @roadtowilliam @vacaymcfallin @smoothblaze9563 Jo…
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🤩2024 #wnbaallstar WEEKEND✨ #wnba #wnbadraft #caitlinclark #ajawilson #angelreese #womensbasketball
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Recap of 2024 WNBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND In Phoenix! Covered the Kia Skills Challenge, Starry 3-point Contest, USA Basketball's 3 on 3 Challenge & the WNBA All Star Game! Discussed Arike Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Caitlin Clark, Aja Wilson, Brittney Griner, Team USA, Team WNBA, Cheryl Miller, Fashion & more! Like, comment & subscribe! Listen …
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WHO WILL WIN THE 2024 NBA FINALS? MAVS OR CELTICS NBA PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS #nbapredictions #nbafinals #nbapreview #nbaplayoffs #mavs #celtics #dallasmavericks #bostonceltics #nba
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Me & Vacay McFallin discussed the 2024 NBA FINALS between the Boston Celtics & Dallas Mavs! Listen to bold predictions as well as basketball breakdown of the matchups on the Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving & more! Our takes are from outer space & out of this world! Going up! Visit Vacay's YouTube channel, listen to his music &…
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In 2023, we’re streamlining how we bring you the valuable financial insights that guide your investing. The Big Stage is now a segment on The Pulse podcast, where host Adam Sansiveri will continue spotlighting the biggest names in sports, entertainment and the arts discussing their private financial lives. We hope you’ll join us and subscribe. You …
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Leaps of Faith, Leadership and Life Lessons with Ian Ayre
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Ian Ayre has one of the top executive sports resumes in the world. Current CEO of Major League Soccer’s 24th club, Nashville Soccer Club, and formerly Liverpool Football Club’s CEO—Ian marvels at the thrill of being at the helm of an organization from a blank sheet of paper. For an insider’s view on building the NSC from the ground up, Ian’s global…
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How Donna Orender Learned to Drown Out the Noise
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Donna Orender went from 17 years of inking billion-dollar deals at the PGA Tour to dialing for dollars as the head of the WNBA. She shares the advice that helped her turn the league into the thriving venture it is today. How has bringing her authentic self, even as the only woman in the room, helped Donna push the needle forward as a sports executi…
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Pro Pickleball Sensation Tyson McGuffin on the Sport That’s Swept a Nation
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Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America, and Tyson McGuffin will energize you to jump in on the action if you've lagged behind. He's a 5x Grand Slam Champion, 4x National Champion, #1 in men's pro doubles, and a top 5 pickleball player worldwide. Today Tyson shares pro advice for novice players, details on his brand partnerships an…
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“Sweet Feet” James White on Taking It Day by Day
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Have you ever starred in a Beowulf-based music video? James White has. Today, the veteran New England Patriots running back and three-time Super Bowl champion joins Adam and former Tampa Bay defensive back Cody Riggs to go down memory lane, discuss the hip injury that brought James's 2021 season to a halt, and his upcoming 9th season return with th…
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Celebrity Jacket Designer Jeff Hamilton: An Icon to the Stars
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Celebrity fashion designer Jeff Hamilton has worked with everyone from Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant, Nelson Mandela to Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson to Madonna, and so many more. From Jeff’s unconventional fashion beginnings to his career skyrocketing deals with professional sports leagues and prominent cultural icons alike, Jeff Hamilton jackets …
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Burke Nihill’s Exciting Challenge of Running a 60-Year-Old Startup
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How can a scroll through LinkedIn change the course of one’s entire life? President and CEO of the Tennessee Titans, Burke Nihill, discusses throwing his hat in the ring for an unlikely job opening and never looking back. For details on his transition from the tech world to that of professional sports, how inflation is impacting his business, and t…
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Percy Miller: A Master (P) Class in Legacy
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How could accepting a $1M offer have killed Percy “Master P” Miller’s career? The legendary rapper and businessman tells the story of how he bet on himself instead. From his astute marketing savvy—choosing to make his records “bling” in a sea of black and clear jewel cases in the 1990s—to selling over 100 million records, Percy believes that produc…
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Isaac Boots: From Hitch Kicks on the Beach to Galvanizing a Global Community
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Madonna was his first dance teacher, and you'll never guess who taught him to sing. From Isaac Boots' Hawaiian childhood on food stamps to his years dancing on Broadway, this acclaimed dancer and celebrity trainer has lived many lives. Learn how in the height of the pandemic, through his cell phone and beloved Torch'd workouts, Isaac built a vibran…
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There’s no ‘I’ in Team: Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East’s Secret to Success
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How have husband and wife duo Olympian Shawn Johnson East and former NFL player Andrew East built a robust social media business with millions of followers across several platforms? Today, this dynamic couple dishes with Adam about life and purpose after elite sports. For how drive, passion, and constant challenge still serves their every pursuit, …
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The NFL’s Innovation through Professional Athletics
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Why are so many different types of helmets worn on NFL football fields? Our guest today divulges all. Sean Sansiveri is not only Adam's twin brother; he is general counsel and head of business for the NFL Players Association. Tune in for the ins and outs of the NFL's approach to playing a contact sport during the Covid-19 pandemic, insight into how…
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As 2021 comes to a close, today we share highlights from enlightening conversations we’ve had throughout the year. Hear from Olympian Ginny Gilder, who tackles gender inequality as co-owner of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, leading antitrust and trial lawyer Jeffrey Kessler, musicians Mike Posner and Jimmie Allen, the legendary Kenan Thompson himself, a…
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Mike Posner's Self-Discovery beyond Music
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Mike Posner has stories for days. Today we’ll hear from this popular singer-songwriter whose sights are set on music but oh so much more. From Mike’s musical beginnings to his climb up Mount Everest and raising over $250,000 for The Detroit Justice Center, to his 6-month journey walking 2,851 miles across America, to the rattlesnake bite he survive…
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Jane Startz and Understanding the Power of Storytelling
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Media is the biggest influence on children in America, and producer Jane Startz takes this responsibility to heart. Jane Startz Productions has produced over 50 award-winning television productions adapted from high-profile children's and young adult novels for HBO, CBS, ABC, FOX, PBS, and NBC. Today, Jane shares what motivates her work and the imp…
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Jimmie Allen on Being A Country Artist with a Hip-Hop Artist Mentality
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As a platinum-selling Black country music singer, Jimmie Allen has had to work twice as hard for half the reward. But this doesn't stop his stride. On today's show, Jimmie shares his journey from his Milton, Delaware roots to the passion behind his drive and his determination to give back. For the most valuable lesson learned from his mentor, the l…
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The Athletes Win: Jeffrey Kessler on the Supreme Court’s Unanimous Ruling on NCAA Benefits
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The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling that NCAA restrictions on education-related benefits violate antitrust laws was historic. But for student-athletes, it's just the beginning. Today, world-renowned sports attorney Jeffrey Kessler joins us for an exclusive interview. As lead counsel for the plaintiffs in Alston v. NCAA, Jeffrey shares uniquely inf…
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A Good Bet: Ben Rector’s Success as an Independent Artist
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Why did Ben Rector like his chances best as an independent artist? Today, the prolific singer-songwriter and record producer discusses his unconventional career path and the business and marketing degree that hasn't been a total waste. As Taylor Swift fights to reclaim control of her music, Ben shares the calculated risks he took in deciding not to…
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Aaron Rodgers Makes a Difference on and off the Field
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He’s best known for his legendary status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, but what fuels Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers off the field is his prolific philanthropy. Whether it's working to help further childhood cancer research, his response to the California wildfires, or raising tens of millions of dollars for Covid-19 relief eff…
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Fusing Art, Science, and Magic with Rob Dyrdek
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About life, Rob Dyrdek says, "You've got to design it, build it, and go live it with purpose." Makes sense coming from a man who has built a career out of turning his hobbies into his life's work. From pro skateboarder at 16, to creating his first company at 18, to his enormous success as an entertainer, Rob is now the founder and CEO of the Dyrdek…
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Live From New York, It’s The Big Stage with Kenan Thompson
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Before landing D2: The Mighty Ducks, Kenan Thompson couldn't even roller skate. Now he adds finesse on the ice to an impressive list of life's accomplishments. As the longest-running cast member in Saturday Night Live history, Kenan has spent the past 17 years making us laugh from week to week. He stops by The Big Stage to reflect on his journey fr…
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Erik Moses' Journey to NASCAR Track President
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Erik Moses’ journey to NASCAR track president was circuitous. With his hopes of becoming a player agent dashed in law school, Erik moved from practicing private law to corporate roles before finding his legs in the sports world as Washington DC’s Sports& Entertainment Commissioner. Today, Erik is building a bridge to NASCAR. As the first Black trac…
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Dr. Robin West Cuts Through Gender Bias in the NFL
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As a five-year-old, a Gray's Anatomy book resting on her uncle’s desk captured Dr. Robin West's interest. Now, nearly two decades into her NFL career, Dr. West has blazed a trail as the first female head team physician. How did she reach this pinnacle, and what obstacles laid in her way? Dr. West discusses Title IX, the locker room, and leveling th…
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Ginny Gilder and Believing in the Female Athlete
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Four years after the passage of Title IX, Ginny Gilder and the rest of the Yale Women's Rowing Team staged a "Strip In" to fight sexism in sports. More than 40 years later, not enough has changed. Ginny continues to tackle gender inequality as a co-owner of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, while using her investment platform to promote racial justice and …
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DJ A-Trak begged his dad for vinyl records when everyone else wanted CDs. Fortunately it was money well-spent. After mixing and scratching his way to world championships, A-Trak found success working alongside popular artists like Kanye West. He stops by The Big Stage to talk about his journey. Note to All Readers: The information contained here re…
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How do you level the playing field for recording artists within the music industry? SoundExchange’s Michael Huppe is fighting to get fair compensation from broadcast and digital radio for American music creators. #bernsteinpwm Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sour…
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Everything You Need to Know About Selling Your Song Catalog
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How do you achieve the long-term financial success you deserve? Selling your song catalog is one way. But while it’s more popular than ever, you shouldn't enter into an agreement before understanding its worth. #BernsteinPWM can help you make sense of the numbers. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBer…
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Life in Today's NFL with Superstars Eddie George and Derrick Morgan, and NFLPA Dr. Thom Mayer
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The NFL—100 years and counting. From the “Immaculate Reception” to “The Fumble”, there’s no shortage of memorable moments. But off the field, adversity is hitting from every angle— a health pandemic, a social justice movement, and readying for life after the cheers quiet. #NFLPA @Dr. Thom Mayer and superstars @Eddie George and @Derrick Morgan get r…
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2020 is reshaping the sports and entertainment industries. Whether it's Travis Scott’s concert on EA’s Fortnite or podcasts replacing scripted programming, these once monolithic industries are becoming mosaics of diverse content, delivery systems, and targeted audiences. What does the future hold? Note to All Readers: The information contained here…
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David Stromberg: Guiding Travis Scott Through the Business of Music
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Creating beats, writing lyrics, and performing songs–surprisingly that's just a small part of being a music artist. Learning how to navigate record deals, whether to take an advance, how to negotiate publishing rights, the finances of touring, and merchandising can make or break an artist. Travis Scott’s manager David Stromberg gives sound advice. …
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Journey Toward Success with Leslie Odom Jr.
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Leslie Odom Jr. walks through his journey toward success—from discovery, through many rejections, to his first experience on Broadway and the Hamilton phenomenon. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. All…
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At 19 years old, NBA star Brandan Wright received his first professional contract. How did he handle the influx of money, grow his wealth, and use his platform to start a foundation? Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date …
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Global Dominance: How USA Basketball Has Achieved Success
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USA Basketball has dominated the world stage since the 1992 Dream Team. How does it achieve its mission of worldwide leadership through competitive excellence in a safe, inclusive environment? Jim Tooley, CEO of USA Basketball, reveals the secrets to success. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstei…
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The Business Behind Professional Sports: A Glimpse at Owning an NFL and NBA Team
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Have dreams of owning an NFL or NBA team? Co-owner and team executive A.G. Spanos, from the LA Chargers, and Alex Bhathal, from the Sacramento Kings, talk with hosts Adam Sansiveri and Jeff Kragel about the economics of owning a professional sports franchise, supporting their local communities, and operating in today’s environment. Note to All Read…
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Athletes, Artists, and Entrepreneurs - A Preview of The Big Stage from Adam Sansiveri and Stacie Milam Jacobsen
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Stacie Milam Jacobsen is the co-head of Bernstein’s Sport & Entertainment division and joins Adam Sansiveri to discuss what to expect from The Big Stage. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBern…
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