Center for Sports Studies Podcast

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Vice President of Content Development at Nexstar Media Group, Chris Berg. With over three decades in journalism and news television, Chris shares his outlook on rights deals with professional sports leagues, the future of regional sports networks and how local affiliates can compete, and how broadcasters are adjusting in the age of streaming. 

A special episode of the Center for Sports Studies Podcast where Associate Professor of Sport Management and Director of the Center for Sports Studies, Brandon Podgorski, breaks down the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket using historical data and other statistical analyses. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with long-time Fremont High School baseball coach, and Assistant Professor of Education at Trine, Justin Bock. In 2022, Professor Bock was honored by the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly for his contributions to education and coaching by his peers and students. In this episode, Professors Bock and Podgorski discuss the coaching profession and strategies for effectively leading youth. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Performance Center Operations Manager of the South Bend Cubs, Patrick Foust. A Trine Sport Management alumnus, Patrick is in his second season as the full-time operations manager with the Cubs. In his role, Patrick is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the performance center including scheduling both team and non-team events. In this episode, Patrick discusses the life of a Minor League Baseball employee and how his many experiences in college prepared him for his role with the Cubs. 

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Major League Baseball scout, Mike Medici. Mike has been an MLB scout for over a dozen years and is currently in his ninth year with the Texas Rangers. As an amateur scout, Mike is responsible for evaluating high school and college baseball players in the Midwest, and he has had two players sign MLB contracts as well as fifteen minor leaguers. In this episode, Mike discusses the two types of scouting in baseball, the responsibilities of a scout, and how to break into scouting.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Visit Fort Wayne Sports Sales Manager, Jazmin Zavala. After a career in sales and customer service, Jazmin uses her skills to help attract large sporting events to Fort Wayne. In this episode, Jazmin discusses her role with Visit Fort Wayne, the bidding process for attracting large events, and the economic impacts of sporting events on northeast Indiana.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, speaks with his Principles of Sport and Recreation Management class about sports trends with Generation Z. Professor Podgorski asks a number of questions to get a Gen Z view of the current sports landscape. Topics include how Gen Z consumes sports, their favorite sports media personalities, the popularity of the World Cup, and who they think will win the Super Bowl.

Today's episode is a replay of the November 1st Center for Sports Studies symposium – Sales & Sports. In this episode, Center for Sports Studies director, Professor Brandon Podgorski, moderates a sports sales panel with Zander Atwood, Athletics Ticket Sales and Annual Fund Director with Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics and Brent Harring, Director of Group Sales with the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Both Zander and Brent share about their careers in sports sales and answer student questions regarding the industry.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with author of Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage, Kevin Bryant. Kevin is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Agent during which he conducted national security investigations and instructed federal agents in training. In this episode, Kevin discusses his new book and the sophistication of spying techniques in the NFL.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Pro Shop Manager, Adult League Coordinator, and Co-Social Media Manager of the Lone Star Brahmas, Jess Friederick. Jess is a 2022 Trine alumna who graduated with an MBA and an undergraduate degree in management. In this episode, Jess discusses her dual roles with the Brahmas and making the transition from full-time student to full-time sport professional.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sales and Hiring Coordinator at Peak Sports Management, Greyson Allen. Peak Sports Management works with mid-major and NCAA Division II colleges all over the country to provide sales and marketing support for their athletic departments. As the Sales and Hiring Coordinator, Greyson is responsible for the recruiting and onboarding of new account representatives for all of the PSM properties. On this episode, Greyson discusses how he was able to leverage an internship with PSM into a full-time job after graduating college.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the host of Crain & Co., Jake Crain. During 2020, Jake was coaching football at a college in Montana when he moved back to his home state of Alabama during the pandemic. Shortly after returning home, he created The JBoy Show podcast which mainly focused on SEC football. In just under two years, his show has grown from a weekly SEC football podcast to a daily show with the Daily Wire. In this episode, Jake discusses how he built his show and offers advice to students on how they can start their own sports podcast.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Dr. Nicholas Zoroya, an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Madonna University. Before becoming a full-time professor, Dr. Zoroya created and produced a popular lacrosse podcast, Going Offsides, and also broadcasted lacrosse games for the University of Michigan. In this episode, Dr. Zoroya discusses how to begin a career in podcasting and broadcasting as well as provides career advice for aspiring sport professionals.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks athletic trainer, Andrew Delagrange. After serving in the Army, Andrew earned a degree in Athletic Training and has worked as an ATC for multiple colleges and is now an athletic trainer in the Army. In this episode, Andrew talks about his role as an ATC, the challenges of the profession, and the rewards of helping athletes and soldiers perform at their best.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Title IX and its impact on women's sports. He also explains how Title IX is applied in athletic departments and the outlook of women's sports in the future.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sports Information Director at the College of Idaho, Danny Kambel. Danny has over 25 years working in the sports information industry with experience at all three NCAA divisions, the NAIA, and junior college. In this episode, Danny talks about how the role of the SID has changed over the last three decades and why relationships are what drives his passion for his job.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Fort Wayne attorney, James O'Connor, about all things Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). James is a licensed NBA, FIBA, and WNBA agent and works with colleges around the nation to guide their NIL efforts.

In this episode, Trine Assistant Professor of Communications, Andy Brown, talks with the Digital Reporter of the Detroit Red Wings, Daniella Bruce. Daniella joined Professor Brown's Media and Society class on March 25th to discuss her career in sports media and how she became the first woman to work in the Red Wings' radio booth.

Today's episode is a replay of this year's Center for Sports Studies Featured Speaker on March 24th – Grand Rapids Gold owner, Steve Jbara. In this episode, Steve recounts how a chance meeting with Detroit Pistons great Joe Dumars afforded him the opportunity to build his own NBA G-League team from the ground up.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Trine University National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship team of seniors Caleb Gonya, Hayden Jones, and Nicole Maroney. The team discusses their stellar performance in the NCSSC and Nicole walks us through her journey to finishing second out of 180 students across the country.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Purchasing Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Trine University alumna, Breanna Mathews. In this episode, Breanna discusses the important role that purchasing plays for a professional sports team and how she was able to leverage her past experience in retail into a position with the Buccaneers.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Vice President of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com, Brian Clapp. In this episode, Brian provides invaluable advice for anyone looking to land a job in sports. WorkInSports.com is an industry-leading job board and also provides resources for job seekers.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with co-founder of the sports broadcasting app Colorcast, Evan Kirkham. Evan tells the story of how, while watching a Dallas Cowboys game, he left his career as a corporate attorney and co-founded a sports broadcasting start-up. Colorcast gives anyone the ability to broadcast a game, or even host your own show, in the comfort of your home. You can download the Colorcast app for iOS devices in the Apple App Store.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with sports agent and owner of Capture Sports Agency, Chauntiel Smith-Jones. Chauntiel shares her story of how her athletic experiences turned into a career representing professional athletes. We discuss her mission at CSA, branding tips for college student-athletes, and things to look for in an agent. You can learn more about CSA at www.capturesportsagency.com.

Today's episode is a replay of the December 9th Center for Sports Studies symposium – Building Your NIL Brand. In this episode, Center for Sports Studies committee member, Professor Andy Brown, moderates a branding panel with experts Dr. Scott Grant, Carly Tower, and Director of the Center for Sports Studies, professor Brandon Podgorski.

You can learn more about Zach at  www.zachmathewswriting.com and Instagram @zachmathewswriting.  

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with professional golf photographer, Patrick Koenig. Patrick has been featured in GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest and is recognized as one of the country's most popular golf influencers. We discuss how he turned his passion into a career that has seen him travel the world playing golf.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Coordinator of Development for Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics, Paul McNeal. Paul explains how he was able to use his experience community building as a high school basketball coach into his current role in athletic fundraising.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with President and Founder of Living Sport, Alicia Marinelli. Alicia discusses her time as a sports business professional in pro and amateur sports as well as her current role with Living Sport. Living Sport provides students with domestic and international opportunities to gain real world experience working in sport.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Trine professor and head triathlon coach, Dr. Danny Powell, about team cohesion and how his efforts have helped to make the Trine triathlon team one of the best in NCAA Division III.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, and Senior Director of Content and Communications, James Tew, speak with Trine alumnus and Olympian, Joe Schroeder. Joe discusses his experiences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as part of the U.S. Rugby team.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with sports agent and President of Sport Management Worldwide, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, about his career representing athletes and advice for students on how to break into sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Bishop Noll Institute Athletic Director, and Trine University alumnus, Eric Roldan about his career path in coaching to becoming a head athletic director.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Grant Floto of the NFL’s Junior Rotational Program about his experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional sports.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Trine University Exercise Science students Carley Acker and Taylor Woodcock, along with faculty advisor Lauren Kocsis, about their research project on the potential effects of COVID-19 on lung capacity.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks author and leadership consultant John Yeager about his philosophies for effectively leading teams.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks 15-year NHL veteran and member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, Dave Christian, about his career as a player and his advice on leadership.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with long-time NBA executive Murray Cohn about his career in sales as the Vice President of Team Ticket Sales in the NBA.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with host of The Sports Intern Show, Colbi Ellison, about networking your way to success.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with sports science consultant, Adam Virgile, about his career in strength and conditioning with the New York Rangers and his current work visualizing performance data.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Tim Ziakas, Managing Partner of Parkview Sports Group and Director of Chanel Partnerships & Strategy with the Center for Creative Leadership. Professor Podgorski and Tim talk about his career in working with leadership teams and investment groups to expand brand reach and visibility.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks author, motivational speaker, and leadership consultant, Jamy Bechler, about building a culture of leadership within teams.

In this episode, Trine University senior Sport Management student, Dylan Barron, talks with Detroit Pistons Inside Sales Representative, Andy Myers, about his experiences working in ticket sales and he landed a job during the coronavirus pandemic.

In this episode, Trine University senior Sport Management student, Ryan Fisher, talks with Sports & Entertainment Travel Event Manager, Ryan Roberts, about his experiences working in ticket sales at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to running logistics for Sport & Entertainment Travel.

In this episode, Trine University senior Sport Management student, Kyle Sumner, talks with South Bend Cubs Account Executive, Zach Bucher, about his experience as a ticket representative with the Cubs.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with IUPUI professor Dr. Geoffre Sherman about his experience working with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA COVID-19 bubble.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski examines why we study sport, and shares some exciting announcements regarding the CSS.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, sits down with mental performance coach Lauren Tait to discuss her book Feed the Athlete and her strategies for life and athletic success.

Dr. Shane Steele - Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Trine University - sits down with Trine's Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss his career as a physical therapist, and his outlook on the industry.

Nathan Watson – Ticket Sales Executive with the Indianapolis Indians – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss his career in sales in the NFL and Minor League Baseball, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected ticket sales, and offers advice to students wanting to break-in to sports.

Josh Schaub – Commissioner of both the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball and Major Arena Soccer League – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss his background in sports law, the duties of a sports commissioner, and advice for students who would like a career in sports administration.