Chris Gargano’s career in the world of professional sports has gifted him a deep understanding of the dynamics that create successful teams and leadership structures. His work as a leader in the content departments of the Oakland Raiders, San Fransisco Giants, and New York Jets created a desire to analyze and master how to lead with heart. This passion led to the founding of the Gargano Leadership Group, where Chris works to help teams and individuals reach their full potential.As a storytel ...
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Remaining Focused | Judy Battista on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Judy Battista is a Senior National Columnist for NFL.com. As NFL training camps kick off and teams prepare for the season, Judy is there every day covering the sport in detail with her reporting. We talk about the upcoming season, coaches remaining calm under pressure, and the importance of intentional team building. Keep up with Judy Twitter: http…
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Seek to Understand | Heather Maxwell on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Heather Maxwell, PhD. works to help organizations drive growth through her expertise in insights and strategy. Her passion for sport management and business growth came together when she founded NEXT 5 TEAM to drive in-person attendance at sporting events. We talk about being a continuous learner, understanding people, and leading to motivate and i…
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The Power of Self Awareness | Bo Hanson on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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After becoming Australia’s youngest rower to compete in the Olympics in 1992 and returning for the next three Olympics, Bo Hanson decided to help other athletes reach their highest potential. He and his wife, Liz Masen, founded Athlete Assessments, quantifying the people side of sports. He and I talk about his Olympic career, the value of self-awar…
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Putting in the Work | Dan Graca on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Our Summer Fire Side Chats continue with another returning guest: Dan Graca. Dan is the pre- and post-game radio host for the New York Jets and host of ESPN’s Dan Graca Show. We chat about Tom Brady’s recent jersey retirement, the MLB All-Star game, and the importance of a positive team culture. Keep up with Dan Twitter: https://x.com/DanGraca The …
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A Supportive Network | Amie Canfield and Tim Volkmann on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Today’s Fire Side Chat features two guests: Amie Canfield, Athletic Communications Director at UMASS Dartmouth and Tim Volkmann, Director of Athletic Communications at Rochester Institute of Technology. We talk about our time at the recent College Sports Communicators Conference in Las Vegas, the challenges facing their industry, and forging a supp…
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Legacies | Marty Lurie on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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For this installment of our Fire Side Chats, we have Broadcaster and former KLTM guest, Marty Lurie. Marty reflects on the life and legacy of Willie Mays while sharing the experience of being at the Rickwood Field game two days after Willie’s passing. Marty shares the impact of Willie’s career, the history of the field, and the significance of the …
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Caring and Kindness | Brandon Costa on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Introducing our summer Fire Side Chats, short and sweet audio-only pods for a little bite-sized inspiration. We kick it off with Brandon Costa, Director of Digital at Sports Video Group. We caught up on-location at the annual SVG College Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. Brandon and I talk about leadership in sports content, sharing kindness, and advice …
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Passion and Purpose | Ryen Williams on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Ryen Williams is the Founder, Chief Creative Officer, and Executive Producer of Under Her Empire, a creative agency and global network. Last year, UHE was one of ten companies chosen by Fiverr for their Future Collective fellowship. Ryen and I talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, the importance of authentic stories, and her work inspiring peo…
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Positive Connections | Steve Sax on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Steve Sax is a former All-Star and Rookie of the Year who played for the Dodgers, Yankees, White Sox, and Oakland A’s. He now draws on his experience of dedication and resilience to help others as a motivational speaker. Steve and I talk about his foundation, the players, coaches, and managers who greatly impacted him, and his mission to help peopl…
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Adaptability | Erik Christianson and John Paquette on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Erik Christianson is the Executive Director of College Sports Communicators and John Paquette is their President and Associate Commissioner at the Big East Conference. CSC is an association for strategic, creative and digital communicators across intercollegiate athletics in the United States and Canada. We talk about effective communication, the c…
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Energy and Passion | Annie Valeant on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Annie Valeant is the Director of Operations, Strategy and Partnerships at Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University. She is also the Executive Director of the Southern Ohio Copperheads, which she uses as the touchstone of her course, the Business of Baseball. We talk about her teaching philosophy, the importance of providing students with…
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Quieting the Noise | Joe Jacobi on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist, former CEO, Author, and Performance Coach. Joe won a gold medal in men’s canoe slalom at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics before becoming CEO of USA Canoe/Kayak where he began to understand the importance of aligning your internal and external self. Joe and I talk about the value of journaling, looking inwards, an…
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Seize the Moment | Rich Cellini on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Dr. Rich Cellini is a Professor of Sports Management at the University of San Francisco and a sports broadcaster. Rich simultaneously worked in sports media while achieving his education and continued to pursue both passions as a broadcaster and professor. Rich and I talk about the career skills he teaches his students, the importance of being humb…
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The Resilience Plan | Marie-Hélène Pelletier on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier works at the intersection of psychology and business, using both expertise to help her clients thrive. She wrote her book, The Resilience Plan, to help people optimize their professional life while prioritizing their mental health. Dr. Pelletier and I talk about how we can build our resilience, being accountable for your …
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Resilience and Adaptability | Kenny Shedd on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Kenny Shedd has led an incredible and diverse career. He was an NFL Wide Receiver for seven years then spent two decades as a San Leandro Police Officer before retiring to follow another passion of becoming a film maker. Kenny and I talk about being resilient, working for your dreams, mentoring, and adapting. Keep up with Kenny LinkedIn: https://ww…
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The Self-Scouting Leader | Marc Riccio on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Marc Riccio is an experienced sports business executive from startup to professional sports and is currently the President and CEO of USA Lacrosse. From his own time playing lacrosse at Hofstra University to leading multiple teams across organizations, Marc is a life-long student of leadership. Marc and I talk about knowing your why, being adaptabl…
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Leadership Athlete | Shauna Griffiths on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Shauna Griffiths is an executive leadership coach and founder of SLG Impact. Having played basketball at the University of Michigan and spent years in executive positions, Shauna combined her athlete mentality with her impressive business experience to inspire authentic leaders through her consulting work. Shauna and I talk about the leaders who im…
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The Power of Networking | Eray Saban on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Eray Saban is the Assistant General Manager, ASM Jacksonville and Director of EverBank Stadium. Eray is a strong believer in the power of networking and credits his accomplishments to his dedication and the strong bonds he’s formed with people across the globe. Eray and I talk about how he leads his teams, the importance of curiosity, and the work …
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146 - Content Leadership in Pro Sports With The Gargano Leadership Group
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Working on the content side for a professional sports team can be a thrill. It can also be a grind. That’s where strong leadership becomes crucial to the health and productivity of an operation. In this special episode, Content Leadership in Pro Sports with The Gargano Leadership Group, produced in partnership with The Gargano Leadership Group, go …
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Content Leadership in Pro Sports | A Webinar from Gargano Leadership Group & Sports Video Group
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In partnership with Sports Video Group, this week’s episode is a webinar on Leadership in Content in professional sports. This is a discussion featuring guests; Vittorio DeBartolo, Senior Director of Marketing for the Oakland A’s, Rael Enteen, Vice President of Content at the Washington Commanders, and Jessica Ciccone, Vice President of Content Str…
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Leading with Resolve | Mike Matoso on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Join Chris Gargano in an illuminating conversation with Mike Matoso, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Saint Mary’s College of California, hailed as the 2022 NACDA Athletic Director of the Year. Explore the intricacies of leading athletic programs, fostering team cohesion, and the invaluable lessons drawn from Mike’s journey. Keep up w…
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Lead with Joy | Inga Stasiulionytė on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Once an Olympic javelin thrower, Inga Stasiulionytė is now an elite performance and leadership coach and the Co-founder of Elevating Leadership Institute. Inga went from the Lithuanian National Team to USC to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, improving both her physical and mental performance along the way. Inga and I talk about ego, the mental side of pe…
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Communicate and Collaborate | Alicia Butler Pierre on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Alicia Butler Pierre is an Author, Podcaster, and Founder and CEO of Equilibria, Inc. Alicia wrote the world’s first published book on business infrastructure for small businesses and for 19 years, she’s been helping businesses optimize their systems. We talk about how she went from a chemical engineer to a CEO, why leaders need to communicate thei…
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Intangibles | Joan Ryan on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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As one of the first female sports columnists in the country, Joan Ryan has spent a lot of time amongst some of the most successful teams in sports. After witnessing how these teams interacted and then doing nine years of research, Joan wrote “Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry.” Joan and I talk about the data-backed impor…
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Listen, Evolve, and Serve | Aaron Woliczko on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Aaron Woliczko is the Senior Associate Commissioner, Men’s Basketball and Sport Administration for the West Coast Conference. Aaron has been a player, an assistant coach, a head coach, and now an administrator. Aaron and I talk about evolving on your leadership journey, what goes in to organizing the WCC, and working as a group while respecting eve…
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145 - NASCAR Clash at The Coliseum 2024: A Look Back
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With the Daytona 500 set to explode onto screens this weekend, NASCAR - and its broadcast partner FOX Sports - are still buzzing from a wildly unique weekend earlier this month. As the weather forecast in Southern California continued to look bleaker by the hour leading into NASCAR's Clash at The Coliseum, the auto racing giant made the unprecedent…
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Run Your Race | Dan Graca on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Dan Graca is the WEPN-FM pre- and post-game radio host for the New York Jets and host of ESPN’s Dan Graca Show. Dan’s worked his way up from an intern at ESPN radio to being one of the voices of the Jets. We talk about Dan’s career and how he got to where he is, the role leadership played in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win and staying true to your uniqu…
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Playing with Purpose | Tony Richardson on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, today’s guest is Tony Richardson, former fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Vikings, and Jets. Tony had an incredible career and is in the Chiefs Hall of Fame and Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Tony and I talk about his thoughts on Super Bowl LVIII, the mentors he had during his NFL career, and the work he does to giv…
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The Helmet Catch and More | David Tyree on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, today’s guest is David Tyree, former wide receiver for the New York Giants. Sixteen years ago, David made one of the most famous plays in Super Bowl history, the Helmet Catch from a pass thrown by Eli Manning. David and I talk about his thoughts on Super Bowl LVIII, his breakdown of his own Super Bowl, and how he’s wo…
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144 - The Rise in Women's Sports Production: An Industry Roundtable
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The ratings for women’s sports continue to climb to record levels and that, in turn, drives the need for better and deeper productions. In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, this episode of The SVG Podcast showcases leaders in women’s sports production. Their discussion centers around how their productions are evolving, why thei…
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Football Wisdom | Greg Papa on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, today’s guest is the Play-by-Play Announcer for the San Francisco 49ers, Greg Papa. A staple in the Bay Area, Greg has announced for the Raiders, the A’s, the Giants, the Warriors, the 49ers and more. We discuss Sunday’s the matchup, the 49ers’ commitment to winning, and the importance of leadership. Keep up with Greg…
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143 - Alternate Broadcasts: The Ins and Outs
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When it comes to hot trends in sports production these days, the rise of alternate broadcasts is one of the preeminent ways to engage viewers uniquely. From betting-focused shows to alternate announcers, and even fully reanimated recreations of the action on the field, we dive into this topic to discuss goals, target audiences, and reasons for doin…
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Practice, Preparedness, and Patience | Suzy Whaley on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Suzy Whaley was the first woman in 58 years to qualify for a PGA tour event when she competed in the 2003 Greater Hartford Open. Today, she is an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional and the President of Golf Nation. Suzy and I talk about her dedication to improving as a golfer, the people who helped her along the way, and how she leads in a calm an…
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Preparation and Dedication | Rich Gannon on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Rich Gannon spent 17 years as an NFL quarterback for Minnesota, Washington, Kansas City, and the Oakland Raiders. He was an analyst for CBS for 16 years and is currently the pre-season game analyst for the Las Vegas Raiders. Rich and I talk about his 2002 NFL MVP season and Super Bowl appearance, his experience as a leader, and the important relati…
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142 - Eli Velazquez, EVP, Sports, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
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It’s well-known that the Hispanic population is growing across the U.S., and, in media and entertainment, the younger, multi-language shift is a trend that is changing the face of sports. On this episode of The SVG Podcast, we are joined by Eli Velazquez, EVP, Sports for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises to discuss how his company is uniquely posi…
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141 - The State of the Remote Production Business: An Industry Roundtable
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Change is constant in the world of remote production. Never has that fact been more evident as the industry steams into 2024. There are more ways than ever to produce an event, thanks to cloud services, fiber connectivity, and IP, but there is still plenty of demand for trucks to be onsite. What is the current state of the business of the remote-pr…
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Creating your North Star | Caiti Donovan on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Caiti Donovan is the Growth Strategy Lead at the WNBA. Approaching everything with passion, excitement, and curiosity, Caiti has held impressive positions at major corporations, startups, and her own companies. Caiti and I talk about her passion for women’s sports, the importance of curiosity and storytelling, and how she leads with enthusiasm and …
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Coaches Week Part 5 of 5 | Andy Stankiewicz on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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It’s Coaches Week on KTLM. Last week, we set up shop on podcast row at the 80th annual American Baseball Coaches Association Conference in Dallas. This week, we’re bringing you into the conference with a five-day series showcasing nine baseball coaches and execs. For the final day of coaches week, we have Andy Stankiewicz, Head Coach at USC. Keep u…
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Coaches Week Part 4 of 5 | Bernie Martinez and Barron Becker on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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It’s Coaches Week on KTLM. Last week, we set up shop on podcast row at the 80th annual American Baseball Coaches Association Conference in Dallas. This week, we’re bringing you into the conference with a five-day series showcasing nine baseball coaches and execs. Today we have Bernie Martinez, Head Baseball Coach at New Diana High School, and Barro…
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140 - The State of Live Sports Production: An Industry Roundtable
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2023 was loaded with high-end live sports productions from the major networks. What major technology innovations are changing this game? In this episode of The SVG Podcast, leaders from FOX Sports, ESPN, CBS Sports, WBD Sports, and MLB Network reflect on some of their favorite moments from the past year. Additionally, they offer their takes on the …
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139 - Major Esports Championships: An Industry Roundtable
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From The International to League of Legends Worlds to CS:GO Major Championships and beyond, esports boasts some of the largest annual live-event productions of any kind. On today's episode of The SVG Podcast, we take a look at how the biggest of the tentpole esports events throughout the year are produced. What live-production workflows are being u…
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Coaches Week Part 3 of 5 | Walter Beede and Aaron Pridmore on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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It’s Coaches Week on KTLM. Last week, we set up shop on podcast row at the 80th annual American Baseball Coaches Association Conference in Dallas. This week, we’re bringing you into the conference with a five-day series showcasing nine baseball coaches and execs. Today we have Walter Beede, Author, Podcast Host, and Baseball Consultant, and Aaron P…
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Coaches Week Part 2 of 5 | José Cruz Jr. and Ryan Daggs on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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It’s Coaches Week on Keep the Line Moving. Last week, we set up shop on podcast row at the 80th annual American Baseball Coaches Association Conference in Dallas. This week, we’re bringing you into the conference with a five-day series showcasing nine baseball coaches and execs. Today we have José Cruz Jr., former major leaguer and Head Coach at Ri…
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Coaches Week Part 1 of 5 | Erik Bakich and Angel Flores on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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It’s Coaches Week on Keep the Line Moving! We set up shop on podcast row at the 80th annual American Baseball Coaches Association Conference in Dallas. We’re bringing you into the conference with a five-day podcast series showcasing nine baseball coaches and execs. First up is Erik Bakich, Head Coach at Clemson University, and Angel Flores, Manager…
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138 - 2024 NHL Winter Classic with WBD Sports' Lee Estroff
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The New Year always opens with one of our favorite productions of the year: the NHL Winter Classic. This year, the event visited the Pacific Northwest and T-Mobile Park in Seattle as the league’s two newest franchises – the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken - met up outdoors. This is now the third year that the NHL on TNT and the team fro…
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137 - Inside the "Nickmas Game" with Nickelodeon's VP, Animation/Motion Graphics Kurt Hartman and CBS Sports Producer Shawn Robbins
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Slimetime returned to the Gridiron as CBS Sports and Nickelodeon teamed up to bring the multi-Emmy Award-winning "Nickmas" alternate presentation to a Christmas Day game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Nickmas Game has become one of the marquee alternate broadcasts. This year's show featured Christmas-themed augmented …
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New Year, New Season | Ethan Greenberg and Chris Gargano on Keep the Line Moving
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Happy New Year and welcome to Season Two of Keep the Line Moving! We’re flipping the script today with a host swap! New York Jets Team Reporter and Producer, Ethan Greenberg, is interviewing me, Chris Gargano, on the past year on both starting a business and launching Keep the Line Moving. We talk about my journey, why we started this podcast, and …
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The Best of Season One | Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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For the final episode of season one, we’re getting reflective. Join me in looking back on the past year and reliving some of the best leadership moments of season one on Keep the Line Moving. Here are some of our best guests diving into key leadership topics. You’ll hear some great wisdom on the importance of listening, self-awareness, forming genu…
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The Transparent Leader | Sasha Zivanovic on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Sasha Zivanovic is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nextologies. After passing up on a chance at MIT to take over his parents’ trucking business, Sasha worked his way up to executive roles in the tech world before starting his own company. Sasha and I talk about how his self-taught tech expertise, the hard-working values instilled in him by his parents, a…
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Continuous Learning | Larry Miller on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano
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Larry Miller is a Clinical Professor and Director of Music Business at New York University. His extensive background includes being a radio broadcaster, Founder and CEO of Or Music, Partner at LEK Consulting, and Host and Producer of the Musonomics Podcast. Larry and I talk about how his passion for music began, his experience in the music business…
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