Best First 50 Gigs Podcasts (2024)

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Living Sport Podcast #54: Navigating Careers in Sport Beyond Teams 13:55

4M ago13:55

13:55

During our Living Sport Las Vegas 2024 International Sport Business Program, we sat down prior to horseback riding, a cultural experience apart of the program, with 4 of our 50 students and reflected on happenings and learnings from Las Vegas thus far. This session was hosted by Alicia Marinelli, Founder and CEO of Living Sport. This episode was fi…

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#53: Worry About Your Experiences, Not Your Resume 16:43

4M ago16:43

16:43

During our Living Sport Las Vegas 2024 International Sport Business Program, we sat down in-house with 4 of our 50 students to discuss questions they had about the sport industry on a new segment "Breakfast with Alicia", hosted by Alicia Marinelli, Founder and CEO of Living Sport. This episode was filmed amongst an active schedule of events includi…

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#52: Talking Living Sport with David Meltzer 10:05

5M ago10:05

10:05

During a David Meltzer Mastermind session Founder and CEO of Living Sport Alicia Marinelli joined David at Blue Wire Studios located at Wynn Las Vegas to discuss their synergistic passion of living life through sport. David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainm…

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#51: Life Behind the Scenes of Golf's Loudest Tournament | Andrew Clark, Assistant Construction Manager, WM Phoenix Open 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

When it comes to landing a gig in sport, unique and relevant experiences are a must. In today’s episode we are diving into potentially the most unique event in golf, the WM Phoenix open. If you haven’t checked out the WM Phoenix Open, do yourself a favor and do. From concerts, to the rowdy stadium built around the 16th hole…it should be an event on…

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#50 Part 2 of 2: The Most Hands-On Job in Sport | Bailey Johnson, Richmond Flying Squirrels & Chelsie Bingham, Rocket City Trash Pandas 10:26

1+ y ago10:26

10:26

Welcome to part 2 of this episode where we host Q+A with execs from the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Rocket City Trash Pandas. A big shoutout to Queens University of Charlotte students that were in the studio with us. If you are looking for hands-on sport business experience, join us for a 5-day or 10-day excursion around the world! To learn m…

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#50 Part 1 of 2: The Most Hands-On Job in Sport | Bailey Johnson, Richmond Flying Squirrels & Chelsie Bingham, Rocket City Trash Pandas 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

So tell me...are you looking for relevant experience in the industry, right? What about a role where you are encouraged to wear many hats? Yep, you really need to check out Minor League Baseball! In today’s episode you will learn: The career journey of two amazing women in sport. That moving 10 hours away from home is scary BUT enables your dreams …

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Episode #10: Featuring Steven Adler 31:28

2y ago31:28

31:28

For our final interview of Season One, we catch up with Steven Adler in his home in Los Angeles to talk about his early days with Slash, Marc Canter’s dedication to the band, the first rehearsal of the Appetite lineup, and the infamous Hell Tour. Steven grew up in the San Fernando Valley and became friends with Slash in junior high school. They cyc…

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Episode #9: Hell Tour Featuring Danny Biral 53:12

2y ago53:12

53:12

We pick things up only 48 hours after the newly formed Appetite lineup finishes their first gig together at The Troubadour on June 6, 1985. The band quickly packs up their gear and heads north on the I-5 corridor toward Seattle for a Northwest tour that Duff originally coined, “The Shakeout Tour,” but quickly becomes known as “The Hell Tour” instea…

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Episode #8: The Appetite for Destruction Lineup is Born 34:32

2y ago34:32

34:32

We pick things up after Tracii and Rob leave Guns N’ Roses and the revolving door of band members spins for the final time. Slash and Steven agree to join Guns N' Roses and hit the road for the Northwest Tour that Duff planned but need to quickly get up to speed on the set list for an upcoming show at the Troubadour -- the Appetite lineup's first g…

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Episode #7: Rob Gardner Original Drummer for L.A. Guns and Guns N' Roses 48:19

2y ago48:19

48:19

During the Fall of 1984, The New Hollywood Rose had called it quits, Izzy had joined London, and at that time, Rob Gardner was playing drums in a band with Tracii Guns called L.A. Guns. Eventually Raz Cue would get involved with L.A. Guns and encourage not only a member lineup but also a name change which would result in the creation of Guns N’ Ros…

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#49: What I Learned in My First Season of Sales | Austin Jones, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

30:13

In today’s episode, you will learn about sales, the sales process, and what you need to know to pursue a career in sales. Sales is a career path that many young professionals looking to work in sport don’t consider…now the issue there is, the majority of jobs in sport that are available for young professionals are in sales! If you can sell, there i…

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Episode #6: First 50 Gigs Mid-Season Recap 51:29

2+ y ago51:29

51:29

We got The First 50 Gigs team together to recap the first five episodes of the First 50 Gigs and the Appetite lineup origin story. In this episode, Marc Canter, Jason Porath, and host Mina McNair fill in the gaps as we spin our way through the incestuous revolving doors of bands and musicians that ultimately led to Guns N' Roses. From Slash's garag…

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#48: The Path to Becoming a Pro Scout | Daniel Sarna, Milwaukee Brewers & Katie Mooradian, Houston Astros 23:02

2+ y ago23:02

23:02

Today we will be diving into the topics of scouting and player development. Working in sport obliviously, we have a passion for sport, right?!? We know a lot of the big names on the field, but we don’t necessarily know how a lot of players got to where they are today. This is where scouting and player development comes in. Scouting and Player Devel…

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#47: Your Network is Your (Business) Family (2nd Annual) | Living Sportsgiving Episode 18:24

2+ y ago18:24

18:24

Every year, the Living Sportsgiving episode is all about commemorating our gratitude for strong connections, similar passions, and our memories made over the year. 2021 has been a monumental year for all in the sport industry. Sport is back and firing in all cylinders. In this episode, we are joined with three lovely alumni, Emily Frajdofer, Hannah…

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#46: Finding Your Niche in the Sport Industry | Nick Davies, International Mixed Martial Arts Federation 38:06

2+ y ago38:06

38:06

The sport industry is certainly robust. With so many paths to take, as a sport management major when I was in college, I remember that I too didn’t even know where to start when choosing what direction I wanted to go in. I just wanted to work in sport. Today’s focus is a really helpful hint for any young professional. It is about trying everything …

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Episode #5: Bassist Steve Darrow talks about his time in the New Hollywood Rose 34:50

2+ y ago34:50

34:50

We continue the origin story of the Appetite lineup by following what Slash called “the incestuous revolving door of band and musicians.” Our guest Steve Darrow was the bass player for the New Hollywood Rose after Chris Weber and the Hollywood Rose broke up. Izzy and Axl started the New Hollywood Rose by recruiting Steve Darrow in 1984, as well as …

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#45: Podcasting 101: Starting Your Show From Scratch | Kurt Haumesser, Laces Out Podcast 41:58

2+ y ago41:58

41:58

Join us as we head to Buffalo, New York! Our guest today is Kurt Haumesser, Co-Host of the Laces Out Podcast. Kurt stepped outside of his comfort zone in college to try podcasting and years later sees success with thousands of listeners. One of the biggest lessons from this episode is, as with everything in life, what you put into it, is what you g…

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Episode #4: Chris Weber Discusses A.X.L, Rose and Hollywood Rose 30:23

2+ y ago30:23

30:23

In Episode 4 we pick up the narrative thread of the origin of the Appetite lineup of Guns N’ Roses. In 1983, bass player Chris Weber, singer Bill Bailey and guitarist Izzy Stradlin formed the trio known as A.X.L. They later changed the name to Rose and then Hollywood Rose. Today we talk to Chris about forming the band and his legacy as it relates t…

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Episode #3: Welcome to the Jungle (Part 2) Ft. Domenic Priore 37:05

3y ago37:05

37:05

Domenic Priore, author of Riot on the Sunset Strip, picks up where we left off in 1966 on the Sunset Strip during the counterculture riots and takes us on a rock n’ roll historical journey in L.A. from the 60s to the 90s that includes bands like The Byrds, The Doors, Van Halen and Guns N’ Roses. This was the era that shifted the center of gravity o…

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#44: Don't Be Afraid of a Sales Job | Chelsie Bingham, Rocket City Trash Pandas 17:28

3y ago17:28

17:28

Join us as we head to Huntsville, Alabama! Our guest today is Chelsie Bingham, Manager, Stadium Events at the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Chelsie is a Barcelona ’17 Living Sport Alum, and she embodies everything that we preach here at Living Sport. You’ll learn how and why Chelsie took an opportunity in sales and earned a full-time gig in another dep…

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Episode #2: Welcome to the Jungle (Part 1), Ft. Laurie Jacobson 30:29

3y ago30:29

30:29

“Do you know where you are? You’re in the Jungle baby!” In Episode 2 of the First 50 Gigs, we’re taking you back…all the way back to the origin of the Sunset Strip and answer Axl’s eternal question with Hollywood historian Laurie Jacobson, author of Dishing Hollywood: The Real Scope on Tinseltown’s Most Notorious Scandals In this episode you’ll: • …

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#43: Securing Opportunities Outside of Your Hometown | Tre' Pickel, Nashville Superspeedway 23:02

3y ago23:02

23:02

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I am Connor Herlihy, your host, and in this episode, I am joined with Tre' Pickel, Living Sport Athens ’19 Alum, and Account Executive at Nashville Superspeedway. What will you learn in this episode? Why making the move…

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Episode #1: Slash‘s Garage Bands Ft:Adam Greenberg 32:54

3y ago32:54

32:54

In this first episode, we’re going back to the beginning when Marc and Slash become friends in elementary school and bond over their love of Aerosmith and dirt bikes. Slash invited Marc to a rehearsal of his new band Tidus Sloan in 1981 and with Marc’s camera in hand, the journey of the First 50 Gigs began. Also on the episode, we have Adam Greenbe…

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#42: How to Show You Are Made for this Industry | Jennifer Wunder, Gateway Grizzlies 42:34

3y ago42:34

42:34

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I am Connor Herlihy, your host, and this episode I am joined with Jennifer Wunder, Living Sport Hamburg ’19 Alum and Director of Promotions and Community Engagement at the Gateway Grizzlies. What will you learn in this …

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Episode 0: Series Introduction 27:06

3y ago27:06

27:06

Welcome to the series introduction of The First 50 Gigs: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction where you'll get a front-row seat to experience the play-by-play living history of one of the most iconic bands to launch out of Los Angeles in the mid-1980s. In this episode, you'll: Meet Slash's best friend, Marc Canter who photograph…

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#41: Whether You Think You Can or Think You Can't, You're Right | Allysia Rohlehr, IMG Academy 22:42

3y ago22:42

22:42

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. This weeks’ episode dives into game-changing career advice with Allysia Rohlehr, Program Manager, Athletic and Personal Development at IMG Academy. Allysia is an Athens ’19 Alum, was a Junior Mentor on our recent Athens…

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#40: A Career of Fun & Games in Sport Promotions | Lindsey Knupp, Rocket City Trash Pandas 52:41

3y ago52:41

52:41

Let’s throw it back to our very first episode and go behind the scenes with 17-year Minor League Baseball Veteran, Lindsey Knupp, Vice President, Marketing, Promotions, & Entertainment at the Rocket City Trash Pandas. This episode is filled with industry advice, real-world work stories, and sport office shenanigans that will leave you understanding…

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#39: Bringing the Vibe of the City to the Game Experience | Melissa Silberman, Atlanta Hawks 22:44

3y ago22:44

22:44

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I’m Connor Herlihy, your host and I’m inviting you to join us as we head to State Farm Arena, Home of the Atlanta Hawks. This is a LIVE session where we recorded as we took a tour of the facility to learn about the Hawk…

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#38: How to Secure Opportunities in Motorsports & Beyond | Nino Nuccio, Talladega Superspeedway 34:10

3y ago34:10

34:10

Welcome to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I’m Alicia Marinelli, your host and I’m inviting you to join us as we head south to the iconic Talladega Superspeedway. This is a LIVE session where we recorded onsite at Talladega as we walked around the massive facili…

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#37 Part 2 of 2: Starting a Professional Sports Team from Scratch | Kevin McCorry & Staff, Rugby ATL 43:16

3y ago43:16

43:16

Today we jump into part two of our LIVE session with the staff of the Rugby ATL. If you didn’t listen to part one, I suggest you go back and listen to that, hear from Peyton, Jon, and Neil, so you get the full scope of the entire front office staff at Rugby ATL and the stories they shared. In Part 2 today, we are joined by Kevin McCorry, Vice Presi…

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#37 Part 1 of 2: Starting a Professional Sports Team from Scratch | Peyton Van Schalkwyk & Staff, Rugby ATL 22:45

3y ago22:45

22:45

Today, we have another rendition of our Living Sport Podcast LIVE where we tune into a session we recorded while in Atlanta, Georgia as a part of our Sport Business Program. This will be a 2-part episode, so be sure to circle back to listen to the second half. While in Atlanta, one of our groups largest takeaways was how cool of a sport rugby is. M…

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#36: An Olympian Mindset to Propel You Forward | Liliya Podkopayeva, Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast 7:26

3y ago7:26

7:26

This week on the Living Sport Podcast, we have a LIVE edition episode that was recorded while in Atlanta, Georgia during our recent Sport Business Program. Atlanta has a rich Olympic history, hosting the Games in 1996. Olympic Rings can still be found around town and make for a great photo op. While in Atlanta, we surprised our group when we introd…

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#35: A Sport Media Career Not Often Discussed in Class | Michael Weinman, Director of Game Presentation and Production at Tampa Bay Rays 46:10

3y ago46:10

46:10

This week is another rendition of our Living Sport Podcast LIVE edition where we tune into a session we recorded while in Tampa, Florida for Super Bowl LV! Our LIVE session episodes end with a Q&A with our live audience of sport business students & recent grads which likely have the same questions as YOU! So be sure to stick around for the full pod…

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#34: NFL Stadium Happenings Beyond Home Games | Christie Bonk, Special Events Professional 41:02

3+ y ago41:02

41:02

Our guest Christie Bonk, is a sport industry professional with years of experience in special events with the Miami Dolphins and is currently an independent contractor in our industry. This means sports events from all over the country hire her to help run the show, and she travels to wherever location an event may bring her...Pretty cool, right?He…

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#33: The Making of a Super Bowl Champion | Keaton Kovacs, Account Executive at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 52:33

3+ y ago52:33

52:33

This week you are tuning in to our Living Sport Podcast LIVE edition. That’s right you are joining one of our LIVE sessions we recorded in Tampa, Florida during our recent Sport Business Program where we partnered with Super Bowl LV! It was a historic Super Bowl to say the lease. We learned a ton and are excited to share this session with you. The …

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#32: How to Build a Historic Career in Sport | Danita Johnson, President of Business Ops at D.C. United 15:44

3+ y ago15:44

15:44

Today’s guest has been all over the news, I’m pretty confident you have heard about Danita Johnson’s BIG move from the LA Sparks to become the President of Business Operations at D.C. United. This move is historical, and positions Danita as the third woman in league history to become President and the first African-American President of any Major L…

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#31: A Championship Mindset for 2021 & Beyond | Jake Lee, Sport Psychologist 26:43

3+ y ago26:43

26:43

The New Year is right around the corner so the time is now to get your mind right for 2021. Today we will head to SoCal to chat with Sport Psychologist, Jake Lee. The episode is packed with great advice to help motivate you to achieve your greatest potential as Jake brings us 5 tips to build a championship mindset.…

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#30: The Ins and Outs of Stadium Ops | Rachel Pierce, Facilities Coordinator at Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx 47:35

3+ y ago47:35

47:35

Not sure what managing an arena like Target Center actually entails? In this episode Rachel walks you through her role with the Timberwolves & Lynx as she advises everyone that it's the little jobs she does that are a big part in making sure everything is running smoothly throughout her facilities. The mindset of every young professional should be …

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#29: Your Network is Your (Business) Family | Annual Living Sportsgiving Episode 40:53

3+ y ago40:53

40:53

If you read the title of this podcast, it’s true, your network is your business family! The closer you are with the people that make up your business network the better your network will work for you. Many young professionals learn what networking is but they aren’t taught the correct steps and the nurturing that should be done to effectively build…

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#28: How a Great Idea Grows into a Business | Michael Silva, QB54 Football Game 40:35

3+ y ago40:35

40:35

Where’s my future entrepreneurs at? This one's for you! We travel to New Jersey to talk with Michael Silva, Co-Founder of QB54 as he shares his story of how his tailgate game went from a family Thanksgiving tradition to something he and his brother turned into a brand new product that is getting a lot of attention. If you're anything like me when I…

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#27: How to Chase Success | Michael Lineman, LA Chargers, SoFi Stadium at Legends 48:43

3+ y ago48:43

48:43

We're inviting you to join us as we head to Los Angeles, California to learn about the industry’s highly touted property and a true sports and entertainment destination, SoFi Stadium. Our guest today is Mike Lineman, Premium Sales Consultant at the Los Angeles Charges, SoFi Stadium & Entertainment District at Legends. Mike is proof that with a bit …

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#26: Key Elements of a GREAT Internship | Lauren Shelly & Blair Sumner, American Junior Golf Association 46:07

3+ y ago46:07

46:07

Join us as we travel to Braselton, Georgia the home of the American Junior Golf Association. The American Junior Golf Association or AJGA for short, is considered by many leaders in the golf industry to be the premier junior golf association in the world. With alumni such as Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, and the list goes …

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#25: Your Personality is Your Business Card | Larry Staub III, New Orleans Saints & Pelicans 50:11

3+ y ago50:11

50:11

Hey there listeners, Alicia Marinelli here, the host of the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts around the world. Today we travel to New Orleans, Louisiana, home to Drew Brees and Zion Williamson but now also the new home to Living Sport Dublin ‘18 alumnus and young professional, Larry Staub …

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#24 Part 2 of 2: How to Make Moves in Your Sports Career | Alex Yoh, Delaware Blue Coats (G League) 32:10

4y ago32:10

32:10

Welcome back Podcasters! You are diving into part two of our discussion with Delaware Blue Coats Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Alex Yoh. If you didn’t listen to part one, I suggest you go back and listen to that as Alex provides a ton of really great advice on getting a job in sport. Afterwards come check out part 2 where Alex digs i…

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#24 Part 1 of 2: How to Make Moves in Your Sports Career | Alex Yoh, Delaware Blue Coats (G League) 25:38

4y ago25:38

25:38

Hey everyone, Welcome back to the Living Sport Podcast, where we connect you to young professionals and sport business experts from around the world. I’m Alicia Marinelli, your host and In this episode we will travel to Wilmington, Delaware where we sat down with the Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA’s G League Affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. This …

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#23 Part 2 of 2: Staying Creative During a Canceled Season | Rocket City Trash Pandas Staff (MiLB) 29:03

4y ago29:03

29:03

Today we jump into part two of our session with the staff of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. You will learn about two vital positions in the Minor League Baseball world... First from Rob Sternberg Senior Director, Production & Entertainment, and then Lindsey Knupp the Vice President, Marketing, Promot…

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#23 Part 1 of 2: Staying Creative During a Canceled Season | Rocket City Trash Pandas Staff (MiLB) 23:57

4y ago23:57

23:57

This week we’re traveling south to Madison, Alabama the brand new home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. What’s harder than being creative for the typical 140 game Double-A baseball season? How about being creative with zero baseball games? Yes, sports including Minor League Baseball have been hit ha…

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#22 Part 2 of 2: My NFL Career Didn't Start in the NFL | Q&A w/ Tennessee Titans Staff 47:50

4y ago47:50

47:50

Welcome back! You are jumping into part two of our discussion with Tennessee Titan’s staffers Jim Rice and Matt Mango. If you didn’t listen to part 1, we suggest you go back and listen to that. Learn about their sport career paths and their current role at the Titans and afterwards come check out part 2 where we opened the floor for a Q&A session w…

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#22 Part 1 of 2: My NFL Career Didn’t Start in the NFL | Jim Rice & Matt Mango, Tennessee Titans 41:12

4y ago41:12

41:12

Just a week ago we returned from our Sport Business Program in Nashville Tennessee where we traveled with 18 aspiring sport professionals from all over the country. While in Nashville we met with the Nashville Preds, the Triple-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the Nashville Sound, and the Tennessee Titans. Nissan Stadium was the only sports facili…

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#21: Positioning Yourself for Success | Andrew Haines, Sport Industry Entrepreneur 34:01

4y ago34:01

34:01

Today’s guest is Andrew Haines, a guy that wears many hats in the industry from owning sports teams to working for franchise teams, and everywhere in between. Andrew and I really connected because he has a true passion for seeing young professionals grow in the industry, and you know I love to see that! We’ll dive into his unique story of how he go…

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