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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, and the birth of Christianity. The show's current season is on Late Ant ...
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The Transaction ReportBreaking Down the Business of Sport.With decades of US and International media experience and a talent for spurring real and honest conversation, show host Steve Feuerstein takes us on a unique dive into the business of sport and the mind of the consumer. The Transaction Report explores extraordinary thinkers from Nobel laureates to CEOs, investment bankers to stadium owners, corporate sponsors to sports agents, back of the house number crunchers to elite data analysts, ...
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This week on The Transaction Report, sports marketing and media veteran Steve Feuerstein, CEO of SportsBiz, hosts Doug Thornton, Executive Vice President at ASM Global, known for leading the comeback and revitalization of the Louisiana Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. In this compelling episode, Doug shares his remarkable journey to sports facili…
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This week on The Transaction Report, sports marketing and media veteran Steve Feuerstein, CEO of SportsBiz, continues his conversation with the innovative President and Founder of Team IFA, Blake Baratz. In this second part of the compelling series, Blake dives even deeper into his mission to reshape the NFL landscape by empowering athletes to secu…
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This week on The Transaction Report sports marketing and media veteran Steve Feuerstein, CEO of SportsBiz , hosts the innovative President and Founder of IFA, Blake Baratz. In this compelling episode, Blake shares his mission to transform the NFL landscape by empowering athletes to secure their futures both on and off the field.…
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This week on The Transaction Report sports marketing and media veteran Steve Feuerstein, CEO of SportsBiz , hosts Nicole Metzger, the dynamic Chief Sales and Partnerships Officer at the LPGA. In this engaging episode, Nicole shares her vision and strategy to drive the LPGA's growth through strategic initiatives and story-telling, aiming to double r…
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In Part 2 of this engaging episode, Kyle dives even deeper into the art of brand partnerships and the strategies that have shaped his career both on and off the field. We explore more about building win-win relationships, navigating complex negotiations, and creating a legacy beyond the game.By Steve Feuerstein, Host
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Hosted by sports marketing and media industry veteran Steve Feuerstein, this week's episode of The Transaction Report welcomes Kyle Rudolph, former NFL superstar tight end of the Minnesota Vikings and Co-Founder of Alltroo. With a standout career as a tight end, Kyle shares his journey from rookie brand deals to major contract negotiations as well …
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Second only to the Tanakh, the 63 Tractates of the Talmud are the main text of Rabbinic Judaism, containing the teachings of thousands of ancient rabbis. Upcoming Seasons: https://literatureandhistory.com/upcoming-seasons/ Episode 104 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-104 Episode 104 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode…
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Join us on The Transaction Report as sports marketing and media veteran Steve Feuerstein, CEO of SportsBiz, hosts Patrick Talty, President of Indiana Sports Corp. With a distinguished career that includes leadership roles at WWE and U.S. Bank Stadium, Patrick shares insights from his transformative work in sports event management and community impa…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, host Steve Feuerstein welcomes Ted Johnson, Founder and Principal of Norden Strategies. With over 30 years of experience and a remarkable career at the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx, Ted shares his insights on leading transformational projects, innovative branding, and award-winning efforts in sports marke…
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Hosted by sports and media industry veteran Steve Feuerstein, this week's episode of The Transaction Report welcomes Craig Sloan, the newly minted CEO of Playfly Sports. With over 20 years of experience in sports media and advertising, Craig shares his vision and strategies for revolutionizing sports sponsorship and marketing.…
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The Sponsorship Blueprint: Partnerships are About a Promise with the Goal Being Infinite Host Steve Feuerstein talks with Dan Costello, EVP & Chief Revenue Officer of the Phoenix Suns, and Bill Sutton, one of the nation’s leading experts in the business of sports. They explore how the Phoenix Suns and their partners are navigating the evolving spon…
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In this episode of The Transaction Report, Steve Feuerstein and Joanne Pasternack discuss the challenges and considerations of athlete brand endorsements and social impact. They delve into the authenticity of endorsements, the potential for oversubscription with too many brands, and the importance of creating meaningful connections and positive com…
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Steve Feuerstein and Andrew Zimbalist discuss the intricacies of corporate sponsorship in major sporting events, particularly focusing on the Olympic Games. They delve into the financial implications, the impact of political turmoil, and the challenges posed by changing climates on future host cities. Zimbalist also shares his skepticism about the …
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Economist Andrew Zimbalist discusses the evolving landscape of hosting the Olympics, highlighting the escalating costs and decreasing interest from cities in hosting the games. He explains how the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has adapted to these challenges by implementing reforms aimed at reducing costs and encouraging sustainability. Zim…
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In the twilight of the Western Empire, Boethius (c. 476-523) served as consul, but ended his life imprisoned by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric, writing The Consolation of Philosophy. Episode103 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-103 Episode 103Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-103-boethius Bonus Content: https://liter…
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Augustine’s City of God, Part 2 of 2. The second half of the City of God contains some of Late Antiquity’s most influential writings – most notably Augustine’s take on Original Sin. Episode 102 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-102 Episode 102 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-102-an-old-mans-book Bonus Content: http…
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Augustine’s City of God, Part 1 of 2. The first half of the City of God is a broadside against paganism – its culture, religion, and history, subjects about which Augustine had much to say. Episode 101 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-101 Episode 101 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-101-against-the-pagans Bonus Con…
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Augustine’s Confessions, Part 2 of 2. The second half of Augustine’s Confessions contains some of the most famous theology in Christian history. Episode 100 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-100 Episode 100 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-100-late-have-i-loved-you Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bon…
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Augustine’s Confessions, Part 1 of 2. The first half of Augustine’s Confessions tells of his wayward early years, his intellectual journey, and his spiritual awakening. Episode 99 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-099 Episode 99 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-099-the-boy-who-stole-pears Bonus Content: https://lite…
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Polyglot Jerome (347-420) had a gigantic impact on all subsequent Christian history, leaving behind a huge body of works, including the Latin Bible. Episode 98 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-098 Episode 98 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-098-saint-jerome Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus-cont…
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The Dionysiaca, Part 2 of 2. The last surviving Greek epic of antiquity draws to a close with Dionysus fighting wars far to the east, in India. Episode 97 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-097 Episode 97 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-097-blood-and-ivy Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus-content …
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Part One of Host Steve Feuerstein's conversation with GSP's Sal Galatioto. Sports continues to prove itself to be a pandemic-proof commodity as the attraction to live events continues for consumers around the globe. In turn, the quest for stakes in sports ownership particularly amongst former athletes and celebrities has gained new traction. How do…
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Part Two of Host Steve Feuerstein's conversation with GSP's Sal Galatioto. Sports continues to prove itself to be a pandemic-proof commodity as the attraction to live events continues for consumers around the globe. In turn, the quest for stakes in sports ownership particularly amongst former athletes and celebrities has gained new traction. How do…
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The last epic from Greco-Roman antiquity that survives in full, Nonnus’ fifth-century Dionysiaca tells of the wine god Dionysus’ journey eastward, to India. Episode 96 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-096 Episode 96 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-096-the-last-pagan-epic Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory…
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In 417 CE, the Roman poet Rutilius Namatianus journeyed from Rome back to his homeland of Gaul, not knowing whether there was a home to return to. Episode 95 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-095 Episode 95 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-095-rutilius-namatianus Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus…
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One of the later Latin poets of the Empire, Ausonius’ expansive body of work gives us a window into the changing world of fourth-century Roman culture. Episode 94 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-094 Episode 94 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-094-ausonius Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus-conte…
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Sulpicius Severus’ (c. 363-425) life of St. Martin is one of the great hagiographies – a portrait of a timeless saint, but also of a human being and working bishop. Episode 93 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-093 Episode 93 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-093-severus-life-of-st-martin Bonus Content: https://litera…
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Athanasius (c. 297-373) wrote a wildly popular biography of the desert hermit St. Anthony, touting the ideals of asceticism and triumph over demonic temptation. Episode 92 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-092 Episode 92 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-092-athanasius-life-of-antony Bonus Content: https://literature…
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In Carthage, in 203 CE, a Roman noblewoman and her retinue were butchered in an amphitheater. Learn her story, and the earliest history of Christian martyrs. Episode 91 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-091 Episode 91 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-091-the-passion-of-perpetua Bonus Content: https://literatureandhi…
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Learn the documentary history behind how the Catholic Church was founded and set up as an organization, together with some of the works of the earliest church fathers. Episode 90 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-090 Episode 90 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-090-ante-nicene-catholicism Bonus Content: https://liter…
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Heliodorus of Emesa (3rd/4th century CE) wrote the longest novel to have survived from antiquity, an adventurous romance that reemerged into Europe in the 1500s. Episode 89 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-089 Episode 89 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-089-the-aethiopica-of-heliodorus Bonus Content: https://litera…
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In roughly the 160s CE, the Greek satirist Lucian of Samosata wrote A True Story, one of history’s earliest surviving novels, with strong tinges of what we’d call science fiction. Episode 88 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-088 Episode 88 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-088-ancient-greek-sci-fi Bonus Content: http…
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The satirist Lucian (c. 125-180) was popular in his own time and during the Renaissance, among other things probably being the first author of science fiction. Episode 87 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-087 Episode 87 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-087-lucian-of-samosata Bonus Content: https://literatureandhisto…
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