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Shahbaz Khan and Amara Baptist dive into the stories behind some of the sports industry's hardest working professionals. Social on the Sidelines takes you on a journey through how these professionals landed where they did and what lessons they've learned


    • Jun 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 36 EPISODES


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    Nilay Shah shares journey from New York Giants Intern to Vice President

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 27:41


    The New York Giants Vice President of Digital Marketing joins the podcast to discuss his current duties, career journey, advice for aspiring professionals, and more.

    Kassie Epstein Discusses 13 Years With Gillette Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 36:56


    Gillette Stadium's Social Media Manager joins the show to discuss her career journey with the organization.

    Astasia Williams Talks New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 34:33


    Astasia Williams, formerly of the Washington Football Team and Carolina Panthers, discusses her career journey.

    The Return.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 37:19


    Amara and Shahbaz return for a new era of Social on the Sidelines.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 31 - Season Previews with Baz & Amara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 35:42


    Amara and Shahbaz talk 2019-20 Season Plans, learnings from the Summer, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 30 ft. Alessandro Gasparro (LA Clippers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 43:54


    The Clippers Director of Social Media talks about his change from Sixers social to IMG and back into the NBA with the Clippers, strategy after an exciting offseason, advice for aspiring professionals, and more!

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 29 ft. Sue Jo (LA Dodgers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 45:54


    The Dodger's Social Media Managers joins the pod to discuss her lengthy journey into social media & sports, the Dodgers' digital strategy, and her hiring practices!

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 28 ft. Jordan Dolbin (NFL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 40:40


    The NFL's Manager of Social Content joins the pod to discuss her role in player social strategy, entrance into the industry, and long term vision.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 27 ft. Seerat Sohi (Yahoo Sports)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 43:42


    An NBA Reporter at Yahoo, Seerat Sohi joins the pod to discuss her journey into NBA content, her start in sports, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 26 ft. Ty Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 41:39


    Ty Rogers joins the pod to discuss his evolution from coaching, to graphic design, to video, Emmy award winning work, latest projects, and much more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 25 ft. Will Exline (Twitter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 37:09


    Sports Partnerships Manager at Twitter, Will Exline joins the pod to discuss his favorite team accounts on Twitter, areas of improvement for sports commentary on the platform, and much more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 24 ft. Jack Appleby (Midnight Oil)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 49:13


    Director of Creative Strategy at Midnight Oil, Jack Appleby joins the pod to discuss his perception of change in social, biggest challenges working for entertainment brands, and much more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 23 ft. Annie Finberg (ATL Hawks/Ringer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 43:07


    Annie Finberg of the Hawks joins the pod to discuss her unique journey into digital, the transition to podcasting, and much more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 22 ft. Bryan Graham (Bleacher Report)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 35:10


    Live from Bleacher Report studios in NYC, we talk BR's social strategy, how the organization views success on social, what ideation within BR looks like, and much more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 21 ft. Kayla Knapp (Portland Timbers/Thorns)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 45:20


    Our first MLS guest, Kayla Knapp, joins the pod to discuss working with the Portland Timbers, transitioning from Fox Sports to team social, providing advice, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 20 ft. Taylor Stern (Dallas Cowboys)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 52:23


    The Dallas Cowboys' Taylor Stern joins the podcast to discuss managing one of the world's biggest sports brands, how innovation is viewed in the Cowboys organization, and her journey into sports.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 19 ft. Just Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 37:09


    Amara and Shahbaz discuss mental health struggles while working in social, challenges working in the field, and more in the latest episode.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 18 ft. Julie Phayer (The Ringer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 61:02


    Julie Phayer, formerly of the Golden State Warriors, now with The Ringer, hops on the podcast to discuss her experience from winning rings to the 3-1 series, how she got into NBA Social, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 17 ft. Jen Tulicki (Chicago Bears)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 45:21


    Jen Tulicki - Director of Social Media for the Chicago Bears joins the pod to discuss her growth from Target Corporate Social to NFL Social, how a major trade impacts tone & voice, advice for taking digital risks, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 16 ft. Marissa O'Connor (Arizona Coyotes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 39:59


    Marissa O'Connor joins the pod for the squad's first NHL insights, including a career path that started in entertainment, the Coyotes' personality-driven strategy, and more!

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 15 ft. Leigh Ellis (NBA TV/The Starters)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 52:59


    The Starters' Leigh Ellis talks through his unique journey from banking to an NBA TV show host, advice for those looking to get into sports media, and much more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 14 ft. Allie Raymond (Cleveland Browns)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 42:04


    Allie Raymond talks Cleveland Browns social strategy, her journey from PR to social, and continuing to expand your skill set.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 13 ft. World Wide Wob

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 49:50


    Rob Perez AKA World Wide Wob talks his emergence on to NBA Twitter, advice for breaking into the content creation space, on lessons he's learned along the way.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 12 ft. Zach Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 60:04


    Zach Harper discusses his advice for aspiring NBA bloggers, shooting your professional shot, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Ep 11 ft. Meredith Minkow (Bleacher Report)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 54:49


    Bleacher Report's Meredith Minkow discusses the organization's digital philosophy, advice for aspiring digital professionals, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines- Ep 10 ft Jeramie McPeek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 39:13


    Jeramie McPeek discusses his time with the Phoenix Suns, hiring practices & advice for young professionals, the XFL, Real Time Summit & more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 9 ft. Megan Julian (Los Angeles Chargers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 57:10


    Megan Julian discusses her path from NBA social to NFL social, how to break through the challenges of different organizational voices, hiring practices, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 8 ft. Julian Valentin (Colorado Rockies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 41:07


    Julian Valentin discusses his path from professional soccer player to social media maven, his philosophy on risk taking, the Social Media sports community and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 7 ft. Alexis Morgan (Memphis Grizzlies & SLAM Magazine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 56:39


    Alexis Morgan discusses her career path from hedge funds to NBA digital, building a personal brand, and what's next for NBA Twitter. Meanwhile, Shahbaz and Amara discuss IG TV, PUMA sponsorships, The NBA Draft, & more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 6 ft. Angie Treasure (Utah Jazz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 57:38


    Angie Treasure discusses the challenges of adjusting an organizational tone, why it's important to hire for talent, and more. Meanwhile, Shahbaz and Amara discuss WNBA social, mental health issues in sports, the Stanley Cup Champions, & more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 5 ft. Jaryd Wilson (ATL Hawks, BWW)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 51:06


    Jaryd Wilson, formerly of the Atlanta Hawks, talks through the team's unique social voice during his tenure, the ups & downs of working in NBA Social, and his hiring process for social media positions.

    Social on the Sidelines - A New Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 8:14


    Shahbaz & Amara discuss the podcast's new partnership with Front Office Sports and Team Infographics!

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 4 ft. Samantha Wood of @Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 48:12


    Philadelphia Eagles Digital Platforms Manager Samantha Wood talks through her rise from minor league hockey to the NFL, covering a Super Bowl, the Eagles' social strategy, and much more!

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 3 ft. Cassidy Hubbarth (ESPN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 67:01


    ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth joins the podcast to discuss her journey, the growth of social, and advice. Meanwhile, Amara and Shahbaz discuss growth opportunities within social, haunted NBA hotels, & more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 2 ft. Chad Shanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 57:02


    Chad Shanks (Formerly of the Houston Rockets) joins the podcast to discuss "the tweet", the days before and after his departure from the Rockets, unique parts of NBA social, and more.

    Social on the Sidelines - Episode 1 ft. Amara Baptist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 49:03


    NBA Social Media Managers Shahbaz Khan (Timberwolves) and Amara Baptist (Grizzlies) kick off the Social on the Sidelines Podcast discussing their journeys to the NBA, networking in the industry, skill sets needed to progress, misconceptions about the job, and more.

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