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The Inside the Oval podcast presented by Dignity Health highlights people who work behind the scenes throughout the 49ers organization, including executives, football staff, front office members and more to give an insider’s view of the essential people behind the San Francisco 49ers.

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    • Jul 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES

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    Meet the Hosts: Briana McDonald, Noah Hammerman, Nigel McWilliams | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 33:25 Transcription Available


    Meet your new hosts in this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health as digital media reporter Briana McDonald, senior motion and graphic designer Noah Hammerman and senior social media producer Nigel McWilliams shared what it's like to work together for the 49ers, reflected on their favorite moments from their careers, discussed what they've learned during their time in The Bay and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Anna Warwick, 49ers Graphic Design Intern | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 32:46 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Anna Warwick reflected on her favorite moments from the 49ers internship program, balancing life and school as a student athlete at Clemson, the importance of being able to change a tire, how she got into graphic design and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alex Chang, 49ers Chief Marketing Officer | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 32:38 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Alex Chang spoke about his path to the 49ers, offered advice to people who want to get into sports marketing, discussed the importance of championing diversity in the industry and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kody Acevedo, 49ers Manager of Live Events Production | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 25:46 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Kody Acevedo spoke about his path to the 49ers, offered advice to people who want to get into the industry, shared what he's most excited for during the team's Divisional Round matchup at Levi's® Stadium and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hillary Wallach, 49ers Sr. Manager of Suite Activation | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 34:48 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Hillary Wallach spoke about her favorite memories at Candlestick Park and Levi's® Stadium, her experience as a board member of the 49ers Women Connect employee resource group, the craziest food options available for suite partners and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Emily Eskin, Head of Levi's® Stadium Events | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 34:10 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Emily Eskin spoke about her journey to the 49ers, discussed starting her sports career in ticketing, shared a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to book a concert at Levi's® Stadium and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jeff Fong, 49ers Executive Vice President of Finance | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 46:07 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Jeff Fong spoke about his journey to the 49ers, the art of providing and receiving feedback, his role as the executive sponsor of APEX and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sara Jin, 49ers EDU Sr. Coordinator | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 34:09 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Sara Jin spoke about her journey to the 49ers, the intersection between sports and education, what she's learned from being on the leadership board of the 49ers APEX ERG and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jacob Fill, 49ers Corporate Communications Sr. Coordinator | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 42:29 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Jacob Fill shared his favorite moments as a member of the 49ers, advice for getting into the sports industry, the importance of maintaining professional relationships and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Myka Bell, 49ers Associate Counsel | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 39:11 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Myka Bell shared her journey to the sports industry, how she's been able to foster community through her work with the 49ers ERG B.U.I.L.D. and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Design Team Takeover Part 2: The Creatives Who Only Settle for Dope | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 32:31 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, 49ers Creative Director Aaron Llavore, Graphic Design Sr. Manager Christine Zambetti and Sr. Motion and Graphic Designer Noah Hammerman answered lightning round questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Design Team Takeover: The Creatives Who Only Settle for Dope | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 62:47 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, 49ers Creative Director Aaron Llavore, Graphic Design Sr. Manager Christine Zambetti and Sr. Motion and Graphic Designer Noah Hammerman break down everything that goes into creating the team's visual brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nate Racela, 49ers Manager of Partnership Sales | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 40:26 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Nate Racela shared how he got to the 49ers, the importance of networking, the nuances of partnership sales in the sports industry and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Justin Prettyman, 49ers Foundation Executive Director | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 47:16 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Justin Prettyman shared his favorite 49ers Foundation events, the importance of seeing diversity in leadership, advice for people getting started in the sports industry and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Social Media Team Takeover Part 2: The Admins Behind the Accounts | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 24:56 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, 49ers Social Media Director Johnny Volk, Social Media Manager (and Inside the Oval host) Patty Quan, Sr. Social Media Producer Nigel McWilliams and Social Media Coordinator Keana Jurado answered lightning round questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Social Media Team Takeover: The Admins Behind the Accounts | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 47:24 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, 49ers Social Media Director Johnny Volk, Social Media Manager (and Inside the Oval host) Patty Quan, Sr. Social Media Producer Nigel McWilliams and Social Media Coordinator Keana Jurado break down everything that goes into running the team's social media accounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Christina Jefferson, 49ers Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 35:59 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Christina Jefferson discussed why people should be having conversations around DEI, lessons she learned from working in the service industry, the importance of giving and showing grace and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Billy Barnes, 49ers Sr. Manager of Entertainment & Live Event Operations | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 41:27 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Billy Barnes discussed how his career in sports stemmed from a love of baseball, what it takes to host a playoff game at Levi's® Stadium, the behind-the-scenes of coordinating a flyover and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Austin Moss, 49ers Director of Player Engagement | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 36:49 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Austin Moss discussed his journey to the 49ers, working with players to achieve their off-field goals, the importance of mental health awareness, how to make a good playlist and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Noah Hammerman, 49ers Graphic & Motion Designer | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 39:16 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Noah Hammerman discussed his journey to the 49ers, making on-the-fly graphics following the team's trade for RB Christian McCaffrey, his favorite projects more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cam O'Toole, 49ers Senior Manager of Partnership Sales | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 44:52 Transcription Available


    In this episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Cam O'Toole discussed the importance of networking, his proudest moments on the job with the 49ers, breaking the stereotypes of a traditional "salesman" and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Grecia Barboza, 49ers Associate Counsel | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 44:25


    In the 35th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Grecia Barboza discussed her journey from law school to the San Francisco 49ers, why representation matters, using TikTok for legal advice and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Grecia Barboza, 49ers Associate Counsel | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 44:31


    In the 35th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Grecia Barboza discussed her journey from law school to the San Francisco 49ers, why representation matters, using TikTok for legal advice and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chelsea Marroquin, 49ers Ticketing Manager | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 46:54


    In the 34th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Chelsea Marroquin discussed why everyone should work a customer service job during their life, if working in a parks and recreation department is like being on the Amy Poehler show, tips and tricks to getting same-day tickets and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Noele Crooks, 49ers BI & CRM Director | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 16:36


    In the 33rd episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Noele Crooks discussed how to build your personal brand, where she sees business intelligence growing in the next five years, tips for reaching out to people on LinkedIn, the 49ers annual Horizon Summit and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Aaron Llavore, 49ers Creative Director | Inside the Oval

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 44:06


    In the 32nd episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Aaron Llavore discussed what it was like creating the "Faithful to The Bay" campaign, finding his job with the Golden State Warriors on Craigslist, how his childhood as an immigrant shaped his work ethic and more.

    Inside the Oval: Saya Lindsay, 49ers Community Relations Sr. Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 51:45


    In the 31st episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Saya Lindsay discussed pursuing her passion for community engagement, her motto to "be comfortable in the uncomfortable," shared behind-the-scenes moments from some of her favorite 49ers community events and more.

    Inside the Oval: AJ Murray, 49ers Sr. Manager of Stadium & Motion Graphics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 55:45


    In the 29th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, AJ Murray discussed moving cross-country for a new career, picking up new skills, his favorite gameday memories, leaving Easter eggs in his designs and more.

    Inside the Oval: Camila Hammer, 49ers Sr. Manager of Stadium & Event Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 29:01


    In the 28th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Camila Hammer shared her checklist for hosting events at Levi's® Stadium, discussed the logistics behind getting 49ers staff, friends and family to Miami for Super Bowl LIV, reflected on the experience of working an Olympic Games and more.

    Inside the Oval: Carly Townsend, 49ers Director of Premium & Suite Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 37:19


    In the 27th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Carly Townsend shared her advice for emerging sales professionals, reflected on her favorite 49ers moments and more.

    Inside the Oval: Paul Lockhart-Korris, Sr. Manager of Business Strategy & Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 40:27


    In the 26th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Paul Lockhart-Korris shared advice to people who want to get into the sports industry, discussed his role in the team's retail strategy, reflected on his path to the 49ers and more.

    Inside the Oval: Nigel McWilliams, 49ers Social Media Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 30:43


    In the 25th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Nigel McWilliams discussed his favorite projects since joining the 49ers, shared advice to people who want to get into the sports industry, previewed the docu-series he's creating for Black History month and more.

    Inside the Oval: Safia Diab, 49ers Senior Manager of Partnership Activation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 39:33


    In the 24th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Safia Diab discussed her favorite projects since joining the 49ers, the importance of taking a “no job is beneath you mentality” in the workplace, shared New Orleans travel must-dos and more.

    Inside the Oval: Christine Zambetti, 49ers Senior Manager of Graphic Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 51:54


    In the 23rd episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Christine Zambetti discussed her journey from the SEC to the NFL, what designers should add to their resumes, her favorite projects as a member of the 49ers and more.

    Inside the Oval: Jared Muela, 49ers PREP and Fan Engagement Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 50:50


    In the 22nd episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Jared Muela discussed his most memorable “other duties as assigned” tasks, how he's seen 49ers PREP grow during his tenure with the team, red flags during job interviews and more.

    Inside the Oval: Emilio Cortez, 49ers EDU Lead Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 36:43


    In the 21st episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Emilio Cortez discussed how he uses his love of art to enrich the EDU lesson plans, helping to create designs for the team's Latinx Heritage Month content, his favorite 49ers memories watching games at Candlestick Park as a kid and more.

    Inside the Oval: Sarina Soriano, 49ers Bilingual Senior Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 36:05


    In the 20th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Sarina Soriano discussed her journey to the 49ers Studios team, the importance of creating Spanish-language content, her favorite memories on the road and more.

    Inside the Oval: Jim Mercurio, Exec. VP and General Manager, Levi's® Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 38:50


    In the 19th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Jim Mercurio discussed his role as General Manager of Levi's® Stadium, his 30+ years as a member of the 49ers organization, the process of re-opening the stadium after a year without fans and the importance of using the stadium as a polling station and vaccine center.

    Inside the Oval: Patty Quan, 49ers Sr. Coordinator of Social Media Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 56:46


    In the 18th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Patty Quan discussed her journey to the 49ers social team, learning emerging platforms on the job, using social media for good and shared memories of sideline mishaps, memorable weather games and other duties as assigned tasks.

    Inside the Oval: Angie Nix, 49ers Director of Guest Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 40:37


    In the 17th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Angie Nix discussed her journey from an usher to Director of Guest Services, how people can join the Levi’s® Stadium events team and why women should speak up when they have a seat at the table.

    Inside the Oval: Marcus Wong, 49ers Ticket Operations Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 34:24


    In the 16th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Marcus Wong discussed how he got his job with the 49ers, watching the "Pick at the Stick" from the sidelines, the 2021 matchup he's looking forward to most and more.

    Inside the Oval: Derrick Sanchez, 49ers Digital Marketing Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 41:39


    In the 15th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Derrick Sanchez discussed the evolution of his role since joining the team in 2017, the importance of networking in the sports industry, shared his favorite 49ers memories and more.

    Inside the Oval: Robert Braunstein, Executive Producer of 49ers Cal-Hi Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 43:53


    Robert Braunstein discussed what goes in to producing a high school sports show, his memories covering Bay Area natives Marshawn Lynch and Pat Tillman, the debut of a Sacramento-based show and more in the 14th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health.

    Inside the Oval: Ryan Dillard, 49ers PREP Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 44:45


    In the 13th episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Ryan Dillard discussed his role as the 49ers PREP coordinator, the skills he learned being a student-athlete at USC and his favorite things about working for the organization.

    Inside the Oval: Alison Lu, 49ers Director of Business Strategy & Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 33:47


    In the 12th episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Alison Lu discussed her journey to the 49ers, the role fan feedback plays in developing new initiatives and her top tips for successful networking.

    Inside the Oval: Sofy Navarro, 49ers EDU Senior Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 41:13


    In the eleventh episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Sofy Navarro discussed the day-to-day responsibilities of her role, tips for setting up an at-home workspace, how coming from a family of educators influenced her career path, why she loves working with Dr. Harry Edwards on the Follow Your Bliss grants and her favorite memories as a member of the 49ers organization.

    Inside the Oval: Nana Yaw, 49ers Director of Premium, Suite & SBL Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 54:09


    In the tenth episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Nana Yaw discussed his career journey to the NFL, how the sales industry is evolving, the creation of employee resource group 49ers B.U.I.LD. and shared his career and networking advice for anyone that wants to work in sports and sales.

    Inside the Oval: Keiana Martin, 49ers Senior Team Reporter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 55:15


    In the ninth episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Keiana Martin discussed the day-to-day of an NFL team reporter, tips to invest in yourself and getting your dream job, how the diversity and inclusion landscape is evolving in sports and shared her 49ers 2021 season prediction.

    Inside the Oval: Johnny Volk, 49ers Senior Manager of Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 39:15


    In the eighth episode of “Inside the Oval” presented by Dignity Health, Johnny Volk discussed the 49ers social strategy for a typical NFL gameday and shared his social media pet peeves, most memorable moments and tips for people who aspire to work in social media.

    Inside the Oval: Beth Atlas, 49ers Museum Manager & Curator

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 40:42


    In the seventh episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Beth Atlas discussed the process of creating the 49ers Musuem, how the Hall of Fame statues are designed and sculpted and the ways the Museum is bringing stories to the Faithful virtually in 2020.

    Inside the Oval: Jenni Luke, 49ers VP of Community Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 32:54


    In the sixth episode of "Inside the Oval" presented by Dignity Health, Jenni Luke discussed the role of the 49ers Community Impact team in the Bay Area, her journey to the NFL and the importance of employee resource groups and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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