Forward Progress

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The minds and movements shaping the future of sports and society.

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    • Feb 19, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    Ainka Jess of She's 4 Sports on the sexualization of women's sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 42:41


    On the latest episode of Forward Progress, Ainka Jess of She's 4 Sports joins the program to discuss why an organization like She's 4 Sports needs to exist, the types of initiatives and issues they’re pursuing, and the problem of the sexualization of women’s sports.

    Ross Rebagliati on launching a marijuana brand as a former Olympian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 36:39


    On the second episode of 'Forward Progress', host Gord Randall speaks with former Olympic gold medallist and marijuana advocate Ross Rebagliati about what legalization means for athletes, regulation and recovery, and building a cannabis empire.

    Trans athlete and activist Chris Mosier on why he came out

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 48:42


    On the first episode of 'Forward Progress', we spoke with trans athlete and advocate Chris Mosier about his transition, what it meant to compete in the red, white and blue, and how he’s pushing international athletic committees to change their policy to be more accommodating to transgendered athletes.

    Curtis Joseph on mental health, financial security, and the cost of youth hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 31:36


    Former NHL great Curtis Joseph joins the program to talk about his troubled childhood, mental health, financial security for athletes, and the rising costs of youth hockey.

    Vincent Ircandia on machine learning in front offices

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 50:13


    On the latest episode of "Forward Progress", StellarAlgo founder and former VP of the Portland Trailblazers Vince Ircandia joins the program to talk about how front offices are tapping into tech and big data to revolutionize their business operations and fan experiences.

    Sharks' President Jonathan Becher on innovations in the fan experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 52:52


    Host Gord Randall speaks with San Jose Sharks' President Jonathan Becher about how Silicon Valley's hockey team is using tech to enhance the fan experience, how the Sharks are cultivating a fanbase in one of America's most crowded sports markets, and the viral sensation that is Gritty.

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