Podcasts about sportable

What can a week in Sweden can teach us about the future of sports media? StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham unpacks his recent trip in the Nordics, where he hosted a Two Circles event to uncover the key trends shaping the industry - from the rising value of fandom to the stark realities of media rights and piracy. We also hear from Dugald Macdonald, CEO of Sportable on how real-time performance data is enhancing the fan experience and broadening its media impact.  Key Points:Two Circles predicts four billion global sports fans by 2033 - driving a 50% increase in content consumptionNearly 50% of all sports fandom is formed before age 14 and why making youth focused content is more vital than everThe Nordic region leads in streaming adoption, but also highlights major piracy challenges 'Friction is the enemy,' paywalls, user experience, lack of time, and share of wallet are major blockers to lifelong fandom Sportable's performance data is key to unlocking serving super fans with knowledge 

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we examine the lasting impact of the NFL Combine on Indianapolis. With the event injecting an estimated $9 million into the local economy, we explore how restaurants like St. Elmo Steakhouse and hotels across downtown are benefiting, and what it means for the city's future as a major sports hub. Plus, the Combine is more than just an athletic showcase - it's a proving ground for Indiana's growing sports technology sector. We sit down with executives from Sportable and SportsTech HQ to discuss how cutting-edge innovations in smart ball technology and data analytics are positioning Indy as a global leader in sports tech. Also in this episode: The future of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis: With its contract expiring in 2026, what's being done to keep the event in town? Arnold Schwarzenegger's Indiana connection: The action star joins forces with Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet to motivate those with joint pain to seek treatment. Inside Jim Irsay's multimillion-dollar collection: A rare behind-the-scenes look at the Colts owner's legendary artifacts, from historic guitars to cultural treasures. Indy's hotel boom: Over $1 billion in investment is reshaping the skyline, with new luxury hotels fueling the city's convention industry. Fort Wayne FC goes pro: The city's soccer team leaps USL League One, with a new stadium on the horizon. Join us for an in-depth look at the business of sports, healthcare innovation, and Indiana's evolving economic landscape.

Running can mean so many things to so many different individuals. The rise of Richmond run clubs has allowed for the creation of meaningful safe spaces for everyone to accomplish their goals. Last week, the Health & Fitness Expo of the Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon featured a live panel on 'What Running Did For Me' moderated by Lindsey Hein, and featuring Anthony Clary of We Off The Couch, Suellen Henneberry of Sportable, Kleigh Koupal of Effect Run Club, and Josh Leidy of 804 Run Club. Check out all they had to say about their respective clubs, running journeys, and advice for marathon runners! 

Other People's Money is our regular series on sports investment, with co-host Matt Rogan, co-founder of Two Circles.Today the subject is sports tech, with our guest Dugald Macdonald co-founder of Sportable.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

There's nothing quite like training for your first full marathon! Sue Henneberry is a an adaptive athlete with Sportable who completed her first half marathon last year, and quickly decided a full marathon was her next move. She's training with Sports Backers Marathon Training Team and does a variety of sports to cross-train.

A look inside Henrico Schools' Community Learning Centers; two all-star baseball teams from Glen Allen are off to strong starts in World Series play; U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman plans public meeting about children's online safety this Friday in Henrico; Sportable to host two-day festival in Henrico this October.Support the Show.

Sportable will host the Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival in Henrico County this October, bringing the largest exposition of adaptive sports, recreational opportunities, and wellness for people with disabilities in the East Coast to the county. The event is free, and it will be held at the Henrico Sports and Events Center Oct. 19-20. There will be four courts at the venue for sports demonstrations and pickup games involving a variety of sports. More than 50 community partners also are expected to attend, showcasing resources for people with disabilities in Virginia. The event also will include the River City Classic Wheelchair...Article LinkSupport the Show.

A member of the local sports community will be honored as part of ESPN's annual ESPY Awards and ESPY Week in Hollywood, California in July. Hannah Smith, a wheelchair basketball player and advocate for adaptive sports who works for adaptive sports organization Sportable, will receive an ESPN Sports Humanitarian Award July 10 as a Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award honoree. The awards will be featured in studio programming and during the 2024 ESPY Awards, which will air live on ABC the following day at 8 p.m. ET. Smith was born with Spina Bifida and was introduced to adaptive sports...Article LinkSupport the Show.

The River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, an annual event that brings together the top wheelchair tennis players from 22 states and five countries, is underway at Collegiate School's Robins Campus in Henrico. The tournament, which is hosted by Richmond-based adaptable sports club Sportable, runs June 6-9 and is free for spectators to attend. The competition features 70 wheelchair tennis players with disabilities who are competing in various United States Tennis Association divisions (A, B, C, D, and Juniors, as well as ITF divisions Men's Open, Women's Open, Quad Open and Juniors). It also includes an ITF Futures Series event,...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Five wheelchair tennis players from Team USA will be taking part in the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Henrico in June. The tournament, hosted by local adaptive sports club Sportable, is designed to provide a high-level competitive environment for wheelchair tennis players. The event will feature more than ,000 in prize money and is open to all levels, including first-time players. The five players – junior players Charlie Cooper, Tomas Majetic, and Max Wong and professionals Jason Keatseangslip and Connor Stroud– recently represented Team USA at the BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Turkey. Cooper, Majetic, and Wong...Article LinkSupport the Show.

Sportable will host the 2024 National Wheelchair Basketball Association Adult Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships April 12-14 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The event will include teams competing for national titles in three separate divisions. It's the second straight weekend of national championship competition at the arena, which last weekend hosted the NWBA's Junior Division Championships, whose three divisions were won by The Lakeshore Lakers (Birmingham, Alabama, Junior Varsity), ATX Abilities (Austin, Texas, Junior Prep), and DASA Rams (St Peters, Missouri, Varsity Invitational). Games this weekend began at 8 a.m. Friday and will continue until...Article LinkSupport the show

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features an interview with Caitlyn Berry, an occupational therapist with Sportable, a Richmond-based adaptive sports organization. The conversation covers the mission and history of Sportable, the work of occupational therapists, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

The Sportable Rim Riders and Sportable Spokes wheelchair basketball teams have earned bids to the NWBA Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Championships, scheduled April 5-14 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen. The Spokes, Sportable's junior varsity team, will be one of the 52 Junior Division teams to compete April 5-7. The 12th-ranked Rim Riders will take the court a week later, April 12-14, to compete for a NWBA Division II Championship title. "We are incredibly proud of our own Sportable Rim Riders and Sportable Spokes for earning bids to the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National...Article LinkSupport the show

Episode #5 of Showtime, All the Time features Hunter Leemon, of Sportable, who is leading the charge for adaptive sports in our region, and specifically, the National Wheelchair Basketball National Championships, coming to the Henrico Sports & Events Center in April.

A decrease in the number of weapons stopped at Richmond International Airport; Henrico Schools prepares for its Career Skills Rodeo; a new historical marker in Eastern Henrico commemorates a tower; a round-up from the Henrico restaurant and bar scene; Sportable prepares for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's national championship in Henrico; Bon Secours opens a new outpatient program for teens and young adults with behavioral health needs.Support the show

Sportable, an adaptive sports club, Jan. 11 recognized six Foundational partners that assisted the club in bringing the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's Adult and Junior Division national championships to Virginia for the first time. The championship events will be held April 5-14 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center at Virginia Center. "Bringing the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments to Richmond is a result of the support of Sportable and our six Foundational partners [Dominion Energy, Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority, Markel, Richmond Region Tourism, Sheltering Arms Institute, and TowneBank], and we are grateful for their commitment," said David Shaffer,...Article LinkSupport the show

Australian rugby union legend Stirling Mortlock, and much-vaunted sports mentor James Godfrey, are dynamically opening-up capital flow into sportstech start-ups, through their firm XV Capital. XV are investing capital, acumen and energy to help start-ups reach their full potential. They are behind the hottest sportstech property in the world, the Smart Ball, from UK company Sportable. Their Smart Ball- or as described by Eddie McGuire, ‘Super Footy'- will now be used in the AFL. It is already used in global rugby, while Nike and Adidas are jostling to bring it into soccer, and Sportable are now pushing into the USA. Mortlock & Godfrey are working with a wide array of tech start-ups like CoachMate- who's mission is to empower women, girls, and all kids to have positive experiences in sport. And the likes of Queensland business, Clubfunders, which is using tech to help breach the perennial divide between how much money sports have, and how much they need. Mortlock & Godfrey tell us there's so much room for growth and performance in Australian sports technology.  

The Unofficial Partner Brainstorm is a podcast recorded in front of a live audience, in partnership with Livescore Group.   The event took place at the top of the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The subject was the relationship between sport, media and the gambling industry in the US and the UK.What role will gambling firms play in the new converged sports economy? What is the role of fantasy games in the sports ecosystem, and how important is player data in the way today's sports fan engages with media outlets of all types?This is an important and timely conversation that offers a fascinating insight in to the opportunities and limitations of sports media to generate a return for its commercial partners, both now and over the next decade.Speakers:Sam Sadi – CEO at LiveScore GroupMike Falconer - Vice President, Strategy for SportradarJames Liddy – Managing Director and Head of Gaming, Lodging & Leisure EMEA at Deutsche Bank Elizabeth Dunn – Partner (Sports & Gambling) at Bird & Bird LLPCharlie Boss - CCO at Southampton Football ClubNic Coward, Partner at Portas and chair of Sportable, former Premier League General Secretary and British Horseracing Authority CEOJuan Delgado – CEO at FootballcoSamuel Westberg – CRO & Co-Founder of Livelike Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter @UnffclPrtnrWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 300 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

Sportable and NOVA of Virginia Aquatics have announced a partnership designed to make competitive swimming accessible and inclusive. The new program will provide adaptive swim instruction and competitive opportunities for Sportable members at the NOVA Aquatics Center – Regency.  Athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments who have basic swimming skills and possess the potential to be independent in the water are encouraged to register now at Sportable.org. Led by NOVA's USA Swimming Certified and Certified Para Swimming Coaches, the initial para swimming program will be held Thursdays from Sept. 14 through Nov. 2.  Sessions will focus on strengthening swimming skills,...Article LinkSupport the show

The River City is hosting a special event for the first time ever in celebration of July being Disability Pride Month. Teams from across the country will gather at Highland Springs High School to take part in a wheelchair rugby tournament this weekend. "Richmond, we've always prided ourselves on being a really good sports town,” said Hunter Leemon, CEO of Sportable, an adaptive sports club. “Whether it's millions of people enjoying the river or thousands attending professional baseball and soccer games, we have a strong sports culture. Our work at Sportable is important because it provides opportunities for everyone." Click...Article LinkSupport the show

Sportable, an adaptive sports club in Central Virginia, will host the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament June 8-11 at Collegiate School's Williams-Bollettieri Tennis Center on Robins Campus in Henrico County. The United States Tennis Association Level 2 tournament will feature top-class players from throughout the country. “As a national Level 2 wheelchair tennis tournament, we are thrilled that the River City Slam will be bigger and better than ever,” said Hunter Leemon, Sportable's CEO. “The new sanctioning will provide a more competitive atmosphere for some of the top wheelchair tennis players from across the country to compete at the...Article LinkSupport the show

The Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond will present Richard Sheridan's “The Rivals” April 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. and April 16 at 2 p.m. in the Alice Jepson Theatre. The play follows Lydia Languish, the headstrong daughter of a wealthy family who is fiercely determined to rebuff her parental desires and marry for love rather than money. Admission is free. For details, call 289-8980 or visit modlin.richmond.edu. *** Accessible sports club Sportable will host the 3rd Annual RVA Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glen Allen High School....Article LinkSupport the show

Brandon Rush became paralyzed at the age of 14 as the result of a biking accident. He was introduced to the sport of wheelchair basketball during his rehab and hasn't looked back since. Not only did Brandon play throughout high school but also played the sport at the collegiate level and beyond. Today, he is still active with the same Charlottesville Cardinals team but also coaches a team at Sportable, a Move United member organization based in Richmond, VA.

Sportable, Central Virginia's premier accessible sports club, is proud to host Richmond's first ever All-Star Wheelchair Basketball Game on Saturday, April 15 at Glen Allen High School. Top wheelchair basketball players from across the state will compete in the “95 versus 64 All-Star Game” during the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. The game will feature two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Trevon Jenifer; members of the Sportable Rim Riders; and players from four other Virginia-based teams and will take place on the marquee court during the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival, presented by C&F Bank and C&F Mortgage....Article LinkSupport the show

It's not finished yet, but Henrico officials already have booked the first national sports event for the Henrico Sports and Event Center in Glen Allen. The facility, due to be completed this September, will host the 2024 Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball national tournaments April 5-7 and April 12-14, 2024. The National Wheelchair Basketball Association, Sportable, Richmond Region Tourism, and the Henrico Sports and Entertainment Authority made the announcement Thursday. "We are thrilled to announce that Junior & Adult Wheelchair Basketball Championships will be held in Richmond, VA in 2024," said Matt Pierre, a member of the NWBA Board...Article LinkSupport the show

Accessible sports club Sportable will host the third-annual RVA Adaptive Sports Festival, presented by C&F Bank and C&F Mortgage, on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glen Allen High School. The free event is the largest exposition in the region of sports and recreational opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. Registration is available now at Sportable.org. “We are thrilled to bring the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival back this year,” said Sportable Executive Director Hunter Leemon.  “The support of our presenting sponsors C&F Bank and C&F Mortgage and community partners allows us to provide the...Article LinkSupport the show

A scholarship fund is established in memory of Julia Budzinski; Henrico remains in the high COVID-19 community level; Henrico Schools plans a job fair; Sportable plans its 'Kon-Tiki Challenge.'Support the show

This episode of 'On The Move' focuses on creating accessible adventure opportunities for people of all abilities and features a live recording of a recent panel discussion on that topic. The panel took place on May 18 and kicked off Dominion Energy Riverrock. A screening of the film ‘Adventure is for Everyone,' took place before the panel, and was mentioned several times during the discussion. If you haven't seen that film, which was produced by Beyond Boundaries, you should definitely check it out. Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventuresThe panel was led by Shep Roeper, a co-founder of Beyond Boundaries, and also featured Sally Wetzler, a river advocate, outdoor enthusiast, community volunteer and James River Outdoor Coalition board member, as well as Josh Sloan, the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at Sportable and an outdoor adventure adaptive athlete.Shep, Sally, and Josh shared plenty of insight and first-hand experience on the topic of accessible adventure and it was a great conversation. So I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as everyone in the audience did.Be sure to check out Beyond Boundaries, and their film ‘Adventure is for Everyone, at www.BeyondBoundariesRVA.org. For more info on Dominion Energy Riverrock's Accessible Adventure discussion, visit www.RiverrockRVA.org.Until next time, thanks for tuning in!

Sportable, a UK company, has developed a rugby ball with internal sensors that precisely tracks its position and rotation. In the future, this could enable match officials to check whether a ball’s been passed forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Rugby Union Immortal Stirling Mortlock, and Global Sports Tech Leader, James Godfrey are behind the ‘Smart Ball' that has launched in Super Rugby and the NRLW. ‘Stirlo' and ‘Goddes' run XV Capital Advisory, and their client Sportable have created this revolutionary new technology. We get the scoop on the Smart Ball's mechanics, it's utility, and it's future. Global Sports Tech Leader John Persico is a founder of Australia's Sports Tech Industry, and he champions the Aussie cause all over the world. John has just returned from Dubai's Expo 2020- and he tells us about Australia's place in the future of sports tech.

Two books removed from Henrico schools' libraries last year are back; 100 women being sought for volunteer cheering at Highland Springs High School; a federal judge rules that a Henrico student can ask for a mask mandate; Keep Henrico Beautiful seeks nominations for its Land Lovers and Clean Business awards; Sportable to host the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival tomorrow; an inclusive gym plans its Henrico grand opening April 2.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

In this episode we interview Forrest Lodge of Sportable in Richmond Virginia. Growing up in Chesterfield VA there was no shortage of things to do - from team sports to exploring the outdoors. His love for these activities eventually led him to volunteer at Sportable, but at first he wasn't so sure it was the right fit. Now as the program manager there's no doubt that he's 100% behind their mission of creating opportunities while transforming lives of individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. If you've ever wondered how team and adventure sports can impact the lives of all people then this one's for you! Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect

A Henrico County high school student wins a congressional art competition; another congressional competition kicks off; coverage of this week's high school graduations continues on HenricoCitizen.com; The James River Association works with three Henrico schools to 'Paint Out Pollution;' tips for planting cancer-fighting vegetables in your garden; Sportable holds its first-annual River City Slam wheelchair tennis tournament.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County's Juneteenth Celebration June 19 at Dorey Park.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Sportable presented the first-annual River City Slam wheelchair tennis tournament June 11-13, presented by The Abstract Athlete, at Collegiate School in Henrico's West End. Proceeds from the event will benefit Sportable's mission to make sports accessible and inclusive in Virginia. The USTA sanctioned event included first-time players in divisions A, B, C, D and Juniors. Winners earned cash prizes.Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Some of the top national wheelchair tennis players will compete at Sportable's River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament June 11-13 at Collegiate School in Henrico. Admission to the event for spectators is free. “We are thrilled to return to competition after more than 18 months by hosting one of the most prestigious events in Sportable history," said Hunter Leemon, Sportable's executive director. Nearly 50 players will take to the courts at the Williams Bollettieri Tennis Center at Collegiate School's Robins Campus. Eight local players, including Division B players Bruce Patton (Manakin Sabot) and Zach Zomermaand (Henrico), will compete against players...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Can you guess where the least-vaccinated community in Henrico is? The answer is an ironic one and exemplifies the challenges facing health officials as the enter a new phase in the vaccination process; more walk-up vaccination opportunities are announced; Henrico’s COVID-19 case count drops to levels not seen since October; Sportable plans a tennis tournament; Henrico plans a rabies vaccination event next week.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Sportable, Central Virginia’s adaptive sports club, announced recently that The Abstract Athlete has been named presenting sponsor of the River City Slam.  The wheelchair tennis tournament will be held in Richmond June 11-13; registration is now available at Sportable.org. Sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association, the River City Slam is open to all levels, including first-time players in divisions A, B, C, D, and Juniors.  Collegiate School will host all matches at the Williams Bolletieri Tennis Center at its Robins Campus.  Proceeds will directly impact Sportable’s mission to make sports accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities and...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Henrico; a new traffic pattern on Airport Drive; thousands of permanent Virginia residents are now eligible for Medicaid; a prominent Henrico attorney authors a book; Sportable plans its annual golf tournament.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by the Henrico County Department of Public Works.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, announced recently that SouthState has been named presenting sponsor of the seventh-annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held May 10 at The Dominion Club in Glen Allen.  Proceeds will directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make adaptive sports accessible throughout the greater Richmond area. The seventh annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by SouthState, is sold out with 32 teams slated for an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament format is captain's choice, with contests for longest drive, closest to the pin on four holes, and other awards. “We...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Sophie Goldschmidt, has been recognized as one of the most influential/powerful Women in sports by multiple publications/organizations from Forbes, Adweek, Leaders in Sport, Sports Business, etc, working across the globe in leadership and senior positions from the WTA, NBA, England Rugby to the World Surf League.  All very different sports, with different opportunities and challenges along the way.  Great stories and learning from her exciting career over the past 20 years.   Key Highlights Journey from Baylor University playing NCAA tennis and landing at Adidas USA in Portland Working in the Adidas Tennis division, Indian Wells, Roland Garros, dealing with top players from Hingis to Kournikova,  Henman, Safin, etc Moving to WTA during the time the William sisters, Sharapova all becoming big stars, working with Larry Scott in the commercial and marketing space Sony Ericsson WTA Tour – US$ 88 million  (5-6 year deal) – breakthrough deal Porsche, Lotto, Wilson and Eurosport deal Moved WTA Year end final from LA to Madrid – new commercial deals Next stop, the NBA in NYC – David Stern and Adam Silver, tennis fans too - made connection through tennis and then moving into this new sport  Moved back to London as Managing Director EMEA, establishing NBA operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa – more decentralized operations, opening offices in Moscow, Milan, Istanbul, Jo-burg, etc Over 70 players from Europe in the League already at that time, NBA League Pass (OTT), finding new local marketing partners (sponsors),  “Basketball without Borders” across South Africa and other countries, grassroots development, something the NBA is very good at – Leading up to potential NBA League in Africa Long terms view,  “one kid at a time” convert from kicking to bouncing a ball  (David Stern) Opportunity to join England Rugby (RFU) as Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer – passion for the sport from her dad – opportunity for the sport following the very successful London Olympics and leading up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in the UK First female board member at the RFU (also became the first female board member of the PGA European Tour during that time), evolved the brand and more progressive approach to sponsors, driving commercial and engagement with fans  CVC new investment into Rugby and her thoughts on it – new resources and more independent strategic thinking for the sport Joined the agency world at CSM – getting a look into the agency world Moving back to the US with the World Surf League as CEO – sport accepted into the Olympics, new wave technology with Kelly Slater Wave Company, etc Turning the challenge of the unpredictability of the weather (waves) into an opportunity, streaming vs linear TV, early digital adoption, less focus on live, lifestyle brand  Elevator pitch – as many surfers than golfers (over 400 million) in the world, beautiful location and people doing amazing things, highly engaged audience (sponsors from Corona to Airbnb) Big educational process, understanding and interest depending on the markets, Brazil is huge  Sophie continues on the WSL Advisory Board, in addition to new roles now as an Advisor in sports, media, tech, health & fitness including; as a business partner to the new connected Home Health & Fitness Platform (Tersa), LOVB volleyball, MIXhalo, Egoli, Racquet Publishing, Pamos and as Board Governor for the International Tennis Hall of Fame   About Sophie Goldschmidt Sophie is a dynamic, senior, global leader with broad and deep proven experience in sports, entertainment, media and technology. Throughout her career she has been at the forefront of globalizing and innovating sports and entertainment properties. Most recently she was CEO of the World Surf League (WSL) and previously in leadership, commercial and marketing roles at the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the PGA European Tour, Adidas and the global sports marketing & entertainment agency CSM. Sophie is a member of the WSL Advisory Board and business partner for Tersa. She also currently advises Egoli, LOVB, MIXhalo, Racquet Publishing, Pamos, round21, West 10th, Sportable and McKinsey, is a mentor for Techstars and a Member of the Board of Governors for the International Tennis Hall of Fame.   Follow us on our social sites for the latest updates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsentrepreneurs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcusluerpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-entrepreneurs Website: https://marcusluer.com Podcast: https://marcusluer.com/podcast To get in touch, please email us at: podcast@marcusluer.com

Brandon chats with Josh Sloan (Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator with Sportable) about Sportable (Non-Profit organization that aims to provide sports and recreation opportunities for people with physical and visual disabilities) and about the awesome opportunities it provides people with disabilities to stay active.   Sportable Website RVA Tailgate Facebook: SportableRVA Instagram: @sportablerva Twitter:  @SportableRVA Josh's Email: josh@sportable.org  Sportable Phone Number: 804-340-2991    For questions and feedback regarding this episode/request a topic please email us at brandonpoen@gmail.com    InMotion Physical Therapy Company Website InMotion East End Facebook Page InMotion Facebook Page   Clinic Information East End Clinic Address: 5711 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231 Phone: (804) 447-5355   West End Clinic Address: 3001 Hungary Spring Rd Suite d, Richmond, VA 23228 Phone: (804) 756-8490

Josh Sloan is the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator with SPORTable, Richmond and the host of the SPORTable podcast.  SPORTable enables people with disabilities to see beyond their limitations through sport and activity while building relationships and fostering community engagement.  SPORTable is celebrating their 15th anniversary this year.   SPORTable RVATailgate.org 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament The SPORTable Podcast Good Eye Podcast

Sponsored by Sportable.is It's the final episode of the season, and to be honest, JJ and Denny just don't care what happens. Who plays fantasy football in Week 17? Episode 60 – The DGAF Episode Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher RSS Feed About the podcast: “Living the Stream” is a fantasy football podcast […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is After one of the worst streaming quarterback days ever, the two hosts try to get things right in time for a fantasy football championship. The podcast ends, as usual, with a lot of Twitter questions. Episode 59 – Week 16 Streaming and Charlie White Horse Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is Before the podcast gets going, we hear from the host of Killing the Stream, who talks through Week 14's Peyton Manning disaster. Denny and JJ then talk through their semifinal playoff streaming options, and the discussion gets weird thanks to some questions from Twitter. Episode 58 – Week 15 Streaming and Brunch […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is The fantasy playoffs are here, and the streaming options aren't deep. After going through quarterback, defense and tight end recommendations based on opposition matchups, the two hosts talk through a lot of Twitter questions, making up for last week's missed time. Episode 57 – Week 14 Streaming and Hiya Pal Listen in […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is It's Thanksgiving week, which means the hosts aren't taking Twitter questions. They are, however, giving Week 13 streaming recommendations based on opposition matchups. Also, Denny still hates Thanksgiving. Episode 56 – Week 13 Streaming and Corn Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher RSS Feed About the podcast: “Living the Stream” is […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is After discussing JJ's decision to trade for Drew Brees, the two hosts get into their Week 12 streaming options. The podcast, as usual, ends with a large amount of Twitter questions. Episode 55 – Week 12 Streaming and Jason Witten's Parenting Skills Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher RSS Feed About […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is Mark Sanchez came through for the hosts last week, and they're ready to use some more under-the-radar players in Week 11. After going through their weekly streaming picks, JJ and Denny answer questions from Twitter. Episode 54 – Week 11 Streaming and Peeing Your Pants Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is The boys are riding high after a good week of quarterback and defensive streaming, but are having a little trouble with tight ends of late. After talking and ranting about Rob Gronkowski, they try to right the ship through Week 10 streaming options. Episode 53 – Week 10 Streaming and Surrounding Cast […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is After one of the weirdest fantasy football weeks of all time, Denny and JJ get back to it with their Week 9 picks. JJ's on tilt, while Denny is in love with the possibility of this week's streaming defenses. Episode 52 – Week 9 Streaming and Ruffle Wilson Listen in iTunes NEW: […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is Kirk Cousins gave Denny nightmares last week, but in fantasy football, you have to move on. After talking through their Week 7 picks, the two hosts talk through Week 8 streaming options. At the end, they answer questions from Twitter. Episode 51 – Week 8 Streaming and Hipster DGAFing Listen in iTunes […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is Jimmy Graham's hurt, which means Living the Stream has more listeners – well, at least one more. After hearing from an unexpected guest, the two hosts get into Week 7 streaming and answer questions from Twitterland. Episode 50 – Week 7 Streaming and Tiny Brian Hoyer Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is JJ is sick, but it doesn't stop him from giving Week 6 streaming recommendations with Denny. After the podcast gets off to an interesting start, the two give their Week 6 streamers after a bad week. Episode 49 – Week 6 Streaming and Kicker Dartboards Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is After a great Week 4 of streaming, the two hosts gush over Travis Kelce before essentially retiring his Living the Stream jersey. After giving Week 5 streaming options and answering listener questions, an interruption stops the show short. Episode 48 – Week 5 Streaming and Good Teammate Leagues Listen in iTunes NEW: […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is Pleased with the results from Week 3, the two hosts dig into Week 4 streamers. After doing so, as usual, the two answer Twitter questions, generally disagreeing on the answers. Episode 47 – Week 4 Streaming and Todd Haley's Ringtone Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher RSS Feed About the podcast: […]

Sponsored by Sportable.is Denny and JJ talk about their own fantasy teams – because everyone cares – before diving straight into their Week 3 streamers. After doing so, they answer questions from Twitter. A lot of them. Episode 46 – Week 3 Streaming and Saving Silverman Listen in iTunes NEW: Listen on Stitcher RSS Feed […]