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When it comes to sports, no story is the same. Listen here as two sport industry professionals interview some of the industry's best athletes, administrators, and coaches.

John Ganther


    • Jun 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Ep 16- Val Ackerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 45:03


    In this episode, Mike and I speak with Val Ackerman, commissioner of the Big East conference. Some of the topics we discuss: -her career as an executive with the NBA, WNBA, and USA Basketball -leading a major college conference -her soon to be enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame -her favorite pizza in New York

    Ep 15- Jesse Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 33:51


    In this episode, I speak with Jesse Washington: -writer for ESPN's Undefeated -co-author of John Thompson II autobiography "I Came As A Shadow" -speak in depth about his career and his experience writing the book with the legendary Georgetown University basketball coach

    Ep 14- Kim Johnson, Callaway Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 48:47


    In this week's episode (presented by Vermont Organic Science), I speak with Kim Johnson, Retail Marketing Manager at Callaway Golf. We discuss: -her journey through the golf industry as a student athlete, mini tour player, and coach/instructor -working at two of the industry's premier manufacturers (TaylorMade and Callaway) -the future of golf -her top golf moments This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, visit their website (https://vermontorganicscience.com/) for all of your CBD needs.

    Ep 13- Dominique Soucy, PurInstinct

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 48:28


    In this week's episode, Mike and I speak with Dominique Soucy, founder of PurInstinct. We talk to him about: -his career as a pro basketball player in Canada -the story behind PurInstinct -future plans for PurInstinct -why the Canadian national basketball team could make a run in the Olympics This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, visit their website for all CBD needs: https://vermontorganicscience.com/

    Ep 12- Chris Grosse, Penn State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 45:41


    In this episode, Mike and I talk with Chris Grosse, assistant AD for marketing at Penn State University. We discuss: -his career in the sport industry -his promotions while at Georgetown University -viral tweets -are T-shirt cannons as exciting as they look?

    Ep 11- Tommy Strine, Chicago State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 48:23


    In this week's episode, Mike and I talk with Tommy Strine, assistant coach Chicago State men's basketball. We discuss: -his journey through the basketball coaching industry -reaching out to over 500 schools for coaching positions -making 190/200 3 point attempts at a shoot around This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, please visit their website ( vermontorganicscience.com/shop ), use code "podcast" for 20% off their CBD gummies.

    Ep 10- Chris Ray, Georgetown University

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 53:37


    In this episode, Mike and I speak with Chris Ray, assistant AD for Compliance at Georgetown University. We discuss all things NCAA compliance, his career as a swimmer at Providence, and his journey through the sport industry. This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, please visit their website ( vermontorganicscience.com/shop ), use code "podcast" for 20% off their CBD gummies.

    Ep 9- Daniel Rapaport

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 56:46


    In this episode, Mike and I interview Daniel Rapaport, writer for Golf Digest. We discuss with him: -his background in golf -his brief career as a caddy for Matthew Fitzpatrick -working with Tiger Woods -his podcast "Local Knowledge" -2020 Masters preview

    Ep 8- Tino Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 48:34


    In this week's episode, Mike and I interview Tino Martinez, former MLB All-Star. We talk to him about: -his collegiate career at the University of Tampa, where he was the Division 2 National Player of the Year -his MLB career with the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Rays -his golf game -involvement with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission

    Ep 7- Selena Castillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 52:12


    In this week's episode, Mike and I speak with Selena Castillo, the content development specialist for Duke Women's Basketball. We discuss her journey through sports, beginning as a student athlete with Emory University Women's Basketball, to her current role at Duke. Additionally, we talk about the evolution of social media in sports, and how it has shaped her career.

    Ep 6- Jeff Rueter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 56:33


    In this week's episode, Mike and I talk with Jeff Rueter of the Athletic. We discuss all things soccer- the US Men's National team, MLS, and the latest with the USL. Additionally, we talk in depth about the San Diego Loyal's recent decision to forfeit two of their matches due to racial and homophobic remarks made against two of their players.

    Ep 5- Jack Metcalf, San Diego Loyal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 62:14


    In this week's episode, Mike and I speak with Jack Metcalf, a professional soccer player with the USL's San Diego Loyal. We discuss his career as a youth training with Liverpool FC, his time as a student athlete at Clemson University, and his journey playing professionally in the US and England.

    Ep 4- David Arsenault, Grinnell College Men's Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 40:18


    In this week's episode, we speak with David Arsenault, head men's basketball coach at Grinnell College. Grinnell, a Division 3 school, is known for its unique style of play. Over the years, they have set many NCAA records including a 138 point performance from one of their players back in 2012. Mike and I discuss their distinct style, David's time as a head coach in the NBA's Developmental League, and his other job as a golf coach.

    Episode 3- Matt Goff, Virginia Tech Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 39:23


    In this week's episode, we talk with Matt Goff, associate director of major gifts with Virginia Tech athletics. We speak to him about his time at the NCAA national office, his football career at James Madison University, the future of the NCAA, and his career as a slow pitch softball star.

    Episode 2- Dr Debby Stroman, Center of Sport Business and Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 59:34


    In this week's episode Mike and I speak with Dr Debby Stroman, founder of the Center of Sport Business and Analytics. In addition to her role with CSBA, she is also an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. We discuss her time as a student athlete at the University of Virginia, coaching basketball at UNC, and her career in the sport business industry.

    Episode 1- Joe Hudson, Seattle Mariners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 63:34


    Ep 1- interview with Seattle Mariners catcher Joe Hudson. We talk about his career starting in high school, his three years at Notre Dame, and his professional journey since being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2012.

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