Episode 14 (Bonus Olympic Episode) - Host Matt Farrell breaks down the ups and downs of watching the Olympics in Paris over the first weekend. He discusses topics such as how to view the games, alternative content sources, podcasts to listen to, and what athletes are wearing. He also mentions new voices in the coverage, integrations that felt force…

Episode 13 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Ramsey Baker in another Olympic edition of the Farrell Sports Business podcast. Ramsey Baker, SVP at Aggregate Sports, discusses the role of national governing bodies (NGBs) in the sports industry and the unique assets they offer to sponsors. He highlights the importance of NGBs in connecting with passionat…

Bonus Olympic Episode Summary Episode 12 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Mel Stewart, two-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming and the founder of SwimSwam.com. He discusses his career in swimming and the state of the sport. They talk about the origins of SwimSwam and its growth as a swimming news platform. They also discuss the challenges faced by…

Episode 11 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jill Geer, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at USA Gymnastics. She discusses her career and the differences between working at USA Gymnastics and USA Track & Field. She highlights the challenges and successes of USA Gymnastics, including the organization's turnaround and the positive reception at …

Episode 10 - Farrell Sports Business Podcast host Matt Farrell varies from the interview format temporarily to share 10 reasons why he is excited for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. He discusses the location of Paris, the time zone advantage for North American and European audiences, the growth of women's sports, the popularity of women's b…

Episode 9 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jeff Eisenband, sports broadcaster for golf, esports and general sports. We discuss his career as a broadcaster, with a focus on golf and esports. He talks about how he got started in the industry and the opportunities he found in esports, sports betting, and golf. Eisenband emphasizes the conscious decision…

Episode 8 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Rachel Axon, the Olympics reporter for Sports Business Journal to discuss her role in covering the business of Olympic sports. She talks about the challenges of covering the Olympics, including the broad stakeholder base and the need to explain the unique aspects of the Olympic world to readers. Axon also di…

Episode 7 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Michael Manglardi, Vice President of Operations at Diadem Sports and they discuss the growth of pickleball. Diadem Sports is a performance sports equipment company specializing in tennis and pickleball. Manglardi explains how Diadem got into the pickleball business and how innovation differentiates them in a…

Episode 6 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jason Gewritz, the managing editor of Sports Travel Magazine and VP of the Sports Division at Northstar Meetings Group, who provides an overview of the sports travel industry. He discusses the role of Sports Travel Magazine in connecting sports event organizers with cities and venues that want to host events…

Episode 5 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series at Omaha, including its history in Omaha. The College World Series is the national championship for men's college baseball, and it has been held in Omaha for 75 years. The conversation also touches on the partnership between the organization, the …

Episode 4 - Host Matt Farrell talks about Bryson DeChambeau, Callaway, being a digital content creator and the sport of long drive with 2022 World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier. It covers the sport of long drive, the business of sports, the impact of COVID on the sport, the role of Bryson DeChambeau in long drive, and the transition of long dri…

Hear from the unicorns in the sports biz, how they achieved their dreams and the see the inner workings of the sports business. In this conversation, Megan Leatham, the CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, discusses the role and function of sports commissions. She explains that sports commissions are organizations that work to bring spor…

Hear from the unicorns in the sports biz, how they achieved their dreams and the inner workings of the sports business. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/R4mwdTf_niE Find more at farrellsportsww.com Find less at TikTok @mattfarrell_ Episode Summary Evan Morgenstein, a sports agent and entrepreneur, discusses his career journey and his current foc…

Matt Farrell speaks with the founder and CEO of Old Hat Creative, Zac Logsdon. Episode Summary Zac Logsdon, the founder and CEO of Old Hat, a sports marketing creative agency, discusses his career. He shares the story of how he started his own business and the ups and downs he experienced over the past 20 years. Zac also talks about the importance …

Introduction of the Farrell Sports Business Podcast Interviews with unicorns from sports business and their unique stories, ideas, insights, innovations, flops and career paths. Hosted by 30-year sports biz veteran Matt Farrell, President of Farrell Sports and CEO of Bat Around. Find more at farrellsportsww.com Find less at TikTok @mattfarrell_ Cha…