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Kathy Mattea, host of Mountain Stage, joins the show to preview upcoming performances, including an exciting lineup at the CAC in Morgantown this Sunday. Kathy shares delightful anecdotes about her horseback riding experience and a music video adventure in Arizona. She highlights performances by Jim Lauderdale and The Game Changers, Sister Sadie, Jed Hughes, and more, giving insight into their unique musical styles. The conversation also teases future Mountain Stage shows in Charleston, featuring iconic jazz fusion group The Headhunters. Plus, hear a sneak peek of new music from Jethro Tull. A can't-miss segment for music lovers and Mountain Stage fans alike!
Raiders news: The Las Vegas Raiders have made a smart hire bringing in Jed Hughes. So, Who is Jed Hughes? Jed Hughes is a Vice Chairman for Korn Ferry in the Firm's New York office. Hughes helped the Chiefs hire Andy Reid, the Seahawks hire GM John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll, Michigan to hire Jim Harbaugh. He's also done a great job in the MLB, College Football and the NBA. Raiders Report host Mitchell Renz believes Mark Davis and Tom Brady are making smart moves for the Raiders this offseason after firing Antonio Piece and Tom Telesco. Make the game more fun with PrizePicks! Head over to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code clns to get $50 instantly when you play $5 You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Raiders news happens all the time, subscribe so you never miss anything this offseason: https://www.youtube.com/raidersreport?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Omar Khan chats with Jed Hughes after being named the new General Manger for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Khan, who worked under former GM Kevin Colbert for over two decades, speaks on topics including strategy and alignment in Episode #97. Khan most recently served as the team's VP of football and business administration, but he's held a variety of roles in Pittsburgh's front office since arriving in 2001. Khan attended college at Tulane before breaking into the NFL with the Saints in 1997 on their operations staff. He explains his journey to the professional ranks that included writing letters to all teams asking for advice. During his tenure, Khan has helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls, three AFC titles and 10 division titles.
Dan Costello, Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer (Phoenix Suns Properties) joins Jed Hughes for Episode #96. Costello mentions that he has learned more from losing seasons, however the Suns have not lost much in the past few seasons finishing 2022 with the top record in the NBA. Costello joined Phoenix in 2006 and discusses the current innovations and the newest technology, including a digital sportsbook, occurring within the organization and around the league
Kenny Smith is a longtime member of TNT's Inside the NBA studio show and joins Jed Hughes for Episode #95. While Smith has been an analyst, Inside the NBA has won four Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Show – Daily. Smith makes regular appearances on NBA TV and has served as analyst for Turner Sports and CBS Sports' combined coverage of the NCAA March Madness Division I Men's Basketball Championship since 2011. Prior to a career in television, the "Jet" had a storied college and pro career. Smith was recruited by legendary coach Dean Smith to join the North Carolina Tar Heels where he earned consensus first-team All-American honors as a senior in 1987. Smith was selected by Sacramento in the first round of the 1987 NBA draft with the sixth overall pick. He won back-to-back NBA titles with the Houston Rockets and his vision for analysis and building an NBA championship-level team will be explored in this week's episode.
Jed Hughes coached against Anthony Muñoz while he was playing at the University of Southern California and after being the third player selected overall in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Muñoz joins Hughes for Episode #94 to discuss his outstanding career. The two-time All-America lineman eventually started 164 of 168 games from 1980 to 1990 as a professional. He wanted to be considered one of the best all-time and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998 and he expresses how his passion is now centered around the Anthony Muñoz Foundation.
Derrick Brooks is considered one of the best linebackers in NFL history and joined Jed Hughes for Episode #93. A nine-time Al-Pro, Brooks was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft, where he remained to play his entire 14-season professional career. Derrick was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and, in September 2014, was enshrined into the Ring of Honor by the Bucs. He also served on the Super Bowl Host Committee of Super Bowl 55. He graduated from Florida State University as a two time first-team All-American, and a member of the '93 Seminoles National Championship team. Recognized as often for his hard work on and off the field, Brooks has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. Brooks himself says: At the end of the day that's what Derrick Brooks is all about... servant leadership.
Chris Granger, CEO of Oak View Group Facilities, joins Jed Hughes for Episode #91. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Granger oversees OVG Facilities, OVG Media & Conferences, and the OVG Arena Alliance, a collection of 32 North American venues that provides a platform for booking, content, and sponsorship sales opportunities. Previously Granger was group president of sports and entertainment with Detroit-based Ilitch Holdings. Chris explains his start in the National Basketball Association where he worked in various capacities for the league including 4 years as President of the Sacramento Kings.
Jerry Stackhouse has quite the basketball resume and he joins Jed Hughes for Episode #90. After a high school career that included one season at famed Oak Hill Academy, Stackhouse returned to his home-state at the University of North Carolina and starred under the guidance of Hall of Fame coach Dean Smith. After being a top selection in the NBA Draft, Stackhouse was a two-time All-Star during his 18-year career. He then began the transition to coaching and eventually coached at the professional level for the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies. Coach Stackhouse has now completed his third season at the helm of the Vanderbilt men's basketball program. At the college level, as a coach, recruiting, player development, culture, and the transfer portal are key components. Two Commodores have been selected in the NBA Draft recently and a third draft prospect is currently on the roster.
Jed Hughes is joined by Kathryn Carson for Episode #88. Carson has an extensive background in business and sports properties. Educated at Mount Holyoke College prior to 25-years at PepsiCo, she was a junior lawyer and progressed to General Counsel. Carson tells the story of airing Madonna's "Like a Prayer" song in their commercial. Carson also explains the transition from PepsiCo to the United States Golf Association where she was recruited to be Chief Legal Officer. Carson has since joined a newly restructured Board of Directors for USA Gymnastics in late June 2018 as an independent director, and shortly after she was elected chair. She was also responsible for working with survivors, insurance companies, and lawyers in reaching a settlement for over 500 survivors of abuse from Larry Naser.
Jed Hughes has the opportunity to reconnect with his first recruit as a football coach at UCLA, Art Akers, in Episode #87. Hughes recalls the recruitment of Akers, one of the top 10 players in the country as a high school senior. Akers post-playing career path includes starting a non-profit, working for NFL, and completing his law degree.
Andrew Friedman, the LA Dodgers' President of Baseball Operations, joins Jed Hughes for episode #86. Friedman received a baseball scholarship to Tulane University, where he played outfield, and believes he began to develop his eye for talent while playing for the Green Wave. The 2020 World Series championship for Los Angeles was a culmination of Friedman's efforts to dominate in the areas of scouting, team building, player development, and culture. Friedman previously served as Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations of the Tampa Bay Rays where in 2008 he was named Executive of the Year. Prior to his career in baseball, Friedman worked for a couple years in the finance and investment industry.
Veteran football coach at the collegiate and professional level, and current Jacksonville Jaguars defensive assistant, Bob Sutton joins Jed Hughes for episode #85. With 22 seasons in the NFL and more than 40 years of coaching experience, Sutton breaks down his career, the positions and coaches he has worked with, and analyzes what it was like to go against Tom Brady.
Brian Kilmeade joins Jed Hughes this week to talk about his career in television that includes covering sporting events, news, elections, current events, and more. On weekdays he co-hosts shows on Fox News and Fox News Radio. On weekends, he hosts One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, which premiered January 29, 2022. The former college athlete discusses his start in the industry and what it was like coming up in television.
Last Tuesday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady informed his team that he is retiring after 22 seasons in the NFL, the last two in Tampa. Rookie Robert Hainsey, the former Notre Dame offensive tackle, joins Jed Hughes to react to his QB's retirement and his thoughts on the season. Overall, the Buccaneers went 29-10 in Brady's two seasons with the team, the most successful stretch in franchise history.
The Chicago Bears named Matt Eberflus as their 17th head coach in franchise history and he joins Jed Hughes for Episode #82. Eberflus spent the past four seasons as Colts defensive coordinator and boasts 13 years of experience in the NFL and 17 at the collegiate level. As a player, Eberflus was a four-year letterman and three-year starting linebacker at Toledo. Eberflus began his NFL career with the Browns as linebackers coach (2009-10). He then spent seven seasons with the Cowboys as linebackers coach (2011-17), while also serving as passing game coordinator in 2016-17.
Scott Butera, President of Fubo Gaming, joins Jed Hughes on Episode #79 . The two discuss the sports betting landscape and where Butera's company fits in that. Previously in 2018, Butera became president of interactive gaming for MGM Resorts International and helped set up BetMGM. Butera has also work for Former President Donald Trump on the business side.
Jed Hughes welcomes Andrew Berry to discuss his transition from player to scout and front office executive. The youngest General Manager in the National Football League, Berry re-joined the Browns staff and was named the Browns Executive Vice President of Football Operations and GM in January 2020. Berry graduated cum laude from Harvard University where he was a four-year starter as a cornerback and was a three-time All-Ivy League team selection and an All-America honoree. The Browns are competing for consecutive playoff berths in the AFC.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took Robert Hainsey, the former Notre Dame offensive tackle, with their third-round pick with the 95th Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. Rob joins Jed Hughes to discuss his transition to the NFL that includes working at center, learning from Tom Brady, and the culture inside the locker room of the defending champions. This week's episode also features insight and analysis on the recent college football coaching carousel that saw Hainsey's coach, Brian Kelly, leave Notre Dame to head south as he was introduced as the head coach at LSU on December 2nd.
Our Big Game special, prior to the start of Michigan hosting Ohio State in the continuation of the best rivalry in college football, welcomes Walt and T.J. Downing. The only father-son combo to be All-Americans at their respective schools, Walt at Michigan and T.J. at Ohio State, join Jed Hughes to discuss their recruitment and experiences with the Big Game. The iconic coaches, plays, games, intense preparation, and of course predictions are discussed.
Jay Paterno spent 22 seasons coaching football including 17 years on the Penn State University staff. Jay joins Jed Hughes to discuss the past and current landscape of coaching college football as it relates to recruiting, position coaches, roster management, and more. The son of legendary head coach Joe Paterno, Jay looks back on that legacy including the rivalries, recruits, and victories. In his nine seasons as Penn State's Recruiting Coordinator, the Nittany Lions ranked in the National Top 20 eight times, including 5 Top 10 Finishes and 2 National #1 rankings
As CEO, Mike Whan leads the USGA team and their work to champion and advance the game of golf by conducting global championships, delivering golfer engagement programs, broadening accessibility and driving sustainability. On Episode #70, Whan joins Jed Hughes to speak about his passion for golf and recalls at a young age he was cutting greens and caddying to earn money. Whan was previously Commissioner of the LPGA, with an eye toward enhancing business relationships, increasing exposure for the players and maximizing the LPGA experience for fans. Whan's well-rounded career includes joining the TaylorMade Golf Company as Vice President of Marketing in 1995.
In 2019, Chaim Bloom was named Chief Baseball Officer for the Boston Red Sox. Bloom chats with Jed Hughes on Episode #69 about his time (2005-19) in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Bloom has successfully made the transition from a low payroll team to one of the highest payroll teams in MLB. The Red Sox recently lost the American League Championship Series in six games to the Houston Astros. Roster and depth management, alignment, and relationships building are keys to the success in Tampa and now Boston.
In Week 2 of the NFL season, Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh made a late-game call on fourth-down against the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs that proved to secure the win. On Episode #66, Coach Harbaugh discusses that sequence with Jed Hughes along with early season reactions to wins, losses, injuries, and more. Nine playoff berths in 13 seasons with Harbaugh at the helm has set the belief system and culture within the coaching staff and locker room in Baltimore.
Recently promoted to President, Baseball Operations of the Tampa Bay Rays, Erik Neander joins Jed Hughes for Episode #65. His tenure as senior vice president of baseball operations and general manager began on Nov 4, 2016. As the leader of baseball operations, Neander collaborates with all areas of the department to set the vision and expectations for the entire operation. Erik talks specifically about the importance of alignment within the organization. The 2021 Rays have clinched the best record in the American League, a year after representing the AL in the World Series.
Michael Dowse, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the United States Tennis Association, joins Jed Hughes after the recent completion of the U.S. Open in New York City. Episode #64 features a look back at the 2020 Open affected by the pandemic and the 2021 edition that welcomed back fans, but maybe not all of the biggest stars in the sport. Daniil Medvedev held off grand-slam-seeking Novak Djokovic to win the men's singles title. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu captured the women's singles title in history fashion. Dowse discusses his leadership style and formula for the USTA's overall vision and its strategy for the growth of tennis participation at all levels, while also ensuring diversity throughout the sport. In fact, the sport has seen a growth of 4 million players since 2019.
A Harvard Law School graduate, Brian Burke has spent 30+ years in the NHL as an executive. He joins Jed Hughes for Episode #62. Among Burke's achievements is the 2007 Stanley Cup as GM of the Anaheim Ducks. Now, heading into the 21-22 season as President of Hockey Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Burke will look to repeat past success with a roster featuring future Hall of Famers. Jed and Brian cover a wide range of topics across scouting, analytics, team building, and what it was like to be in the league office driving the NHL's growth.
In honor of Father's Day, we have a unique episode. We will go through Jed's journey from high school physical education teacher, to numerous different coaching stops, and his career in search. He is joined by his son, John-Michael, who interviews him!
[00:00:00] Brian's BIG 3 [00:10:23] Admiral James Stavridis (Ret) [00:18:20] Senator John Cornyn [00:36:25] Chris Wallace [00:54:43] Rep Darrell Issa [01:08:33] More to Know [01:13:08] Jason Riley [01:31:22] Jed Hughes [01:44:56] Michael Loftus
With the news that Benardrick McKinney is out for the rest of the season, Coty Davis and John Hickman share their thoughts on how this will affect the Texans' linebacker core, and which player needs to step up in McKinney's absence. Plus after a subpar performance against the Jaguars, should the Texans consider making a chance at secondary? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the news that Benardrick McKinney is out for the rest of the season, Coty Davis and John Hickman share their thoughts on how this will affect the Texans' linebacker core, and which player needs to step up in McKinney's absence. Plus after a subpar performance against the Jaguars, should the Texans consider making a chance at secondary? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On episode #10 of the Jed Hughes podcast, Jed welcomes on Jim Hackett, the CEO of Ford Motor Company. They discuss Jim's unique executive background, and the experiences he had at Steelcase, the University of Michigan and Ford. Jim talks about the recent challenges he has faced at Ford, and expounds on some of his core leadership tenants.
Jed Hughes welcomes Michigan Head Football Coach, Jim Harbaugh on the first episode of the Jed Hughes Podcast. Jed and Jim discuss all things football, dating back to Jim's days as an unpaid assistant, coaching Andrew Luck at Stanford, and Colin Kaepernick in San Francisco. The duo discuss the current state of affairs in America, and what we can all do to make a difference.
Adam Schefter talks to Chargers WR Keenan Allen about his phenomenal season, the Week 15 showdown with the Chiefs and more (16:08). Plus, Jed Hughes of Korn Ferry Sports on his success facilitating coaching searches (23:43), and Evan Kaplan's "Kap Hit" on the biggest analytical stories of the week (44:07).
Jed Hughes is the Vice Chairman, Global Sector Leader, Sports at Korn Ferry and has distinguished himself as an expert in developing leaders. Hughes shares personal anecdotes about major sports figures and puts you right on the playing field. He uses his personal experiences – both failures and successes – as steps in his own personal assessment. During his UNFILTERED episode Hughes talks about a wide array of sports. He reflects on his experience with the NFL, the importance of networking, and how “you can’t let setbacks eliminate you”.
Bruce and Stew break down the newest College Football Playoff rankings and discuss, is the committee snubbing 8-1 West Virginia? (6:00); Can anyone from the Big 12 even crack the Top 4?(9:00); Korn Ferry’s Jed Hughes discusses his role as one of the coaching world’s most prominent headhunters (14:00); And your questions about the CFP, the Heisman race and much more are answered in the Mailbag (30:00).
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to San Diego Union-Tribune Padres beat writer Dennis Lin about the suspension of boundary-pushing Padres general manager A.J. Preller. Then, they bring on Korn Ferry consultant Jed Hughes to discuss how his company helps MLB teams (including the Blue Jays, Brewers, and Twins) select and hire GMs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann talk to San Diego Union-Tribune Padres beat writer Dennis Lin about the suspension of boundary-pushing Padres general manager A.J. Preller. Then, they bring on Korn Ferry consultant Jed Hughes to discuss how his company helps MLB teams (including the Blue Jays, Brewers, and Twins) select and hire GMs.